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EPISODE · Jan 19, 2026 · 54 MIN

How Should Christians Feel About Nicotine?

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Episode 2 of the 9941 Podcast tackles a question many Christians quietly wrestle with: How should believers think about nicotine?  In an honest, Scripture-centered conversation, Granger Smith, Tyler Smith, Parker Smith, and AntMan explore the difference between Christian freedom and spiritual slavery—asking whether substances like nicotine, caffeine, or alcohol have dominion over our lives or are simply neutral tools. Drawing from passages like Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 6, Galatians 5, and Romans 8, the group discusses addiction, conscience, legalism, cheap grace, and the responsibility believers have not to place stumbling blocks in front of others. The episode also features a powerful testimony of a man in Japan who came to faith through daily Scripture reading and discipleship, illustrating the heart of the 9941 mission: reaching the one and equipping the ninety-nine. The conversation closes with a clear presentation of the gospel and a reminder that true freedom is found not in self-control alone, but in Christ alone. The 9941 Podcast is a Christian podcast hosted by Granger Smith, Tyler Smith, Parker Smith, and Anthony Lay. Rooted in Luke 15, the show exists to seek the one who feels lost and to equip the ninety-nine to live out their faith with clarity and conviction through Scripture, honest conversation, and real-life stories.    Listen, watch, and learn more:  Website: https://9941thepodcast.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@9941ThePodcast  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9941thepodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9941thepodcast     If this podcast has been helpful to you, consider subscribing and leaving a short review. It helps others find the show, and we’re grateful for the feedback. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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