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EPISODE · Jul 13, 2026 · 49 MIN

Is Having a Drink a Sin? Biblical Insights on Christian Liberty & Maturity | The Well Podcast S9E14

from The Well - Abundant Life Church · host Pastor Phil Hopper, Les Norman

Can Christians drink alcohol? In this episode of The Well Podcast, Pastor Phil Hopper and host Les Norman address one of the most debated issues in the church today. Referencing 1 Corinthians 6:12 and Galatians 5, they  show why Scripture permits liberty yet clearly warns against drunkenness and a life ruled by the flesh.  They discuss how to distinguish personal convictions from doctrine, navigate the tension between legalism and “anything goes mentality,” and practice healthy accountability in areas like alcohol and entertainment. If you’ve wrestled with what freedom in Christ should look like in everyday decisions, this episode offers biblical insight and practical guidance for living a Spirit-led, surrendered life. 📌 Episode Mentions: Scripture: Galatians 5:1, Ephesians 4:14, Matthew 7, Psalm 139, Jeremiah 1:5 Identity in Christ Devotional: https://abundant-life.com/resources 📌 Supplemental Resources: This Week’s Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/live/ft7Ps0dqN-s?si=6idn8YmWQaI2F0Nh Galatians Sermon Series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR50sV854C2hERqKwKXCfBdI-88g3mxoS&si=A6yNEW2_0vBrFfA5   Connect with us on Social Media ↴ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels    Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc Books & Resources: abundant-life.com/resources   Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey: https://alife.livingproof.co/    More information on our sermons: https://abundant-life.com/resources/sermons/ Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://abundant-life.com/   More information on our sermons: https://abundant-life.com/sermons/Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey: https://alife.livingproof.co/ Website: https://abundant-life.com/ Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifelsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels/ Abundant Life exists to see lives changed by Jesus by being living proof of a loving God to a watching world.  

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Can Christians drink alcohol? In this episode of The Well Podcast, Pastor Phil Hopper and host Les Norman address one of the most debated issues in the church today. Referencing 1 Corinthians 6:12 and Galatians 5, they show why Scripture permits liberty yet clearly warns against drunkenness and a life ruled by the flesh. They discuss how to distinguish personal convictions from doctrine, navigate the tension between legalism and “anything goes mentality,” and practice healthy accountability in areas like alcohol and entertainment. If you’ve wrestled with what freedom in Christ should look like in everyday decisions, this episode offers biblical insight and practical guidance for living a Spirit-led, surrendered life.

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