Episodes
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In Harlem As It Is In Heaven: Fear Will Lead You to a Life That's Too Small
Fear Will Lead You to a Life That's Too Small Series - In Harlem As It Is In Heaven Jessica Rice Psalm 27:1-5, Psalm 27:13-14 Every fear we carry asks the same question: “What if?” Through Psalm 27, we discover how to trade “what if” for “even if” by finding our security in God, resting in His...
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In Harlem As It Is In Heaven: Let God Build Your Life
Let God Build Your Life Series - In Harlem As It Is In Heaven Jordan Rice Psalm 127:1-2, James 4:14 Your striving can build a life, but only God can build a life worth living. Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give Keep up with Renaissance by filling…
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The Danger of Letting Little Things Slide | Stoop Theology S1 Ep18
Stoop Theology S1 Episode 18: The Danger of Letting Little Things Slide "Chill, it's not a big deal." That's how it always starts. Jordan Rice and Aswan Morris on why small sins grow, and why it's never too late to come home. Guest: Aswan Morris Stoop Theology is a series rooted in honest,...
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In Harlem As It Is In Heaven: When Prayer Feels Ignored
When Prayer Feels Ignored Series - In Harlem As It Is In Heaven Jordan Rice 1 Kings 18:1, 1 Kings 18:41-45, James 5:17-18 When there's no answer to your prayer, remember God’s faithfulness, keep praying, and rest in His goodness. Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church:...
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In Harlem As It Is In Heaven: Faith Outside the Four Walls
Faith Outside the Four Walls Series - In Harlem As It Is In Heaven Aswan Morris Jeremiah 29:4–7, Romans 10:14–15 Five practical ways to move beyond passive church consumption, and seek the peace and flourishing of our neighborhood. Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church:...
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What Makes Relationships Hard? | Stoop Theology S1 Ep17
Stoop Theology S1 Episode 17: What Makes Relationships Hard? When we talk about relationships, the word "baggage" comes up a lot, but what does it actually mean? In this episode, we talk about 4 things we all bring into relationships: sins, weaknesses, wounds, and damages, how they differ, and a...
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In Harlem As It Is In Heaven: Divine Obstacles
Divine Obstacles Series - In Harlem As It Is In Heaven Jordan Rice Exodus 14:4, Exodus 14:10-18 Sometimes God allows obstacles because He wants to work in us, not just through us. Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give Keep up with Renaissance by…
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Luke: A Passion For God
A Passion For God Series - The Gospel of Luke Jordan Rice Luke 24:13-35 When's the last time you prayed to God for Passion? Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection card:...
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Have You Heard About the School of Discipleship?
Have you heard about the School of Discipleship and wondered what it actually is? This Q&A with our Lead Pastor Jordan walks through what it is, why it exists, and what it looks like to be part of it.
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Luke: Coming Back From Failure
Coming Back From Failure Series - The Gospel of Luke Jordan Rice Luke 22:31-34, Luke 22:54-62 Jesus calls us to faith but meets us in failure. Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection card:...
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The Part Of You No One Sees | Stoop Theology S1 Ep16
Stoop Theology S1 Episode 16: The Part Of You No One Sees What's beneath the surface can wreck everything you've built. This is a raw conversation on emotional health, hidden struggles, and the cost of hiding. Guest: Drew Hyun Buy Drew's book "Beautiful, Disappointing, Hopeful: How Gratitude,...
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Luke: Hope in Discouragement
Hope in Discouragement Series - The Gospel of Luke Pastor Carvens Lissaint Luke 24: 24:13-35 Jesus meets us in the moments when we have lost all hope. If you've ever felt like God went silent right when you needed him most, this message is for you. Give to support the ministry of Renaissance...
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Luke: Integrity
Integrity Series - The Gospel of Luke Jordan Rice Luke 11:37-46 God isn't impressed by your image; he's after your integrity. Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection card:...
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How Do You Know You're in God's Will? (The Answer Might Surprise You) | Stoop Theology S1 Ep15
Stoop Theology S1 Episode 15: How Do You Know You're in God's Will? We assume there's one "right" choice God wants us to find, but Genesis 2 tells a different story. God gives Adam freedom to eat from any tree in the garden, with one limitation. That same tension, freedom and limitation, is still...
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The Difference Between Knowing About God and Actually Knowing Him
The Difference Between Knowing About God and Actually Knowing Him Aswan Morris Philippians 3:1-13 Two ancient Greek words for "know" expose the gap between religious information and real intimacy with God. Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give Keep up...
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Luke: The Mustard Seed - How Growth Actually Works
The Mustard Seed - How Growth Actually Works Series - The Gospel of Luke Jordan Rice Luke 13:18-21 God does his deepest work with small and slow beginnings. Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection…
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Who Told You?
Who Told You? Lester Kim Genesis 3 All of us have adopted stories or narratives that define us. But in Genesis 3, God asks, "Who told you?...". This question invites us to rediscover the truth about God, what He actually says about us, and His love for us in Jesus. Give to support the ministry of...
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Luke: Do Something With What You Have
Do Something With What You Have Series - The Gospel of Luke Jordan Rice Luke 19:11-27 God cares deeply about what we do with what we have been given. Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection card:...
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Luke: What Zacchaeus Teaches Us About Getting Close to Jesus
What Zacchaeus Teaches Us About Getting Close to Jesus Series - The Gospel of Luke Jordan Rice Luke 19:1-10 Zacchaeus was rich, hated, and short, but his desperate climb up a tree reveals exactly what it takes to get close to Jesus: swallowing your pride, ignoring the crowd, and opening the door…
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What To Do When Life Disappoints You | Stoop Theology S1 Ep14
Stoop Theology S1 Episode 14: What To Do When Life Disappoints You Disappointment finds all of us. A relationship that didn't work out, a prayer that seemed to go unanswered, a season of life that looked nothing like what you hoped for. So what do we actually do with it? In this episode of Stoop...
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Luke: Good News For New York City
Good News For New York City Series - The Gospel of Luke Drew Hyun Luke 12:13-21 NYC is the greatest city in the world. What does Good News look like in a city like New York? In Luke 12:13-21, Jesus offers Good News about what really matters in life - if we have ears to hear it. Give to support…
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Luke: Don't Stop Praying
Don't Stop Praying Series - The Gospel of Luke Jordan Rice Luke 18:1-8 Ever prayed for something so long you stopped expecting an answer? In this message from Luke 18:1-8, we look at what it takes to keep praying when nothing's changed, and the question Jesus leaves hanging over all of us. Give…
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Is It Okay for You to Watch the Shows You Watch? | Stoop Theology S1 Ep13
Stoop Theology S1 Episode 13: Is It Okay for You to Watch the Shows You Watch? This week on the Stoop, we’re asking the question some of us avoid: is it actually okay for you to watch what you’re watching? Not a list of approved and banned shows, but a helpful and biblical framework for...
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Luke: The Heart Examiner
The Heart Examiner Series - The Gospel of Luke Carvens Lissaint Luke 18: 9–14 The parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector. Jesus examines the posture of our hearts before the activity of our works. Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give Keep up...
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The Pursuit of Happiness: Jesus Turns Water to Wine
Jesus Turns Water to Wine Series - The Pursuit of Happiness Jordan Rice John 2:1-12 You can't manufacture joy. You can only receive grace, and joy follows wherever grace goes. Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give Keep up with Renaissance by filling…
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Navigating Pain and Suffering | Stoop Theology S1 Ep12
Stoop Theology S1 Episode 12: Navigating Pain and Suffering In this episode of Stoop Theology, we dive into a difficult but deeply necessary conversation about navigating pain, grief, and disappointment while following Jesus. Does Jesus guarantee us a good life if we follow him? Drawing from...
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The Pursuit of Happiness: Finding Contentment
Finding Contentment Series - The Pursuit of Happiness Jordan Rice Philippians 4:10-14, 1 Timothy 6:6-10 You don't need a different life. You need a different source of strength. Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give Keep up with Renaissance by filling...
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The Pursuit of Happiness: Embracing Limitations
Embracing Limitations Series - The Pursuit of Happiness Jordan Rice 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 How we relate to our limits will determine our level of happiness. Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection…
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The Pursuit of Happiness: What You Live For
What You Live For Series - The Pursuit of Happiness Jordan Rice Genesis 11:1-9, Genesis 12:1-4 When you live for your own name, you'll lose the very thing you were trying to protect, but when you live for God's purposes, you'll find everything you were actually looking for. Give to support the...
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Not Everything Is Yours to Fix | Stoop Theology S1 Ep11
Stoop Theology S1 Episode 11: Not Everything Is Yours to Fix What if your exhaustion isn’t a sign of weakness, but rather that you were never meant to carry the weight of everything? In this episode of Stoop Theology, we explore the theology of limits and what that means for how you show up for...
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Inside Out
Inside Out Rich Perez Matthew 5:13–20 Jesus is not calling us to look righteous. He is inviting us to become righteous—from the inside out—so that our lives offer the true taste of the kingdom while we’re here. Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give…
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Luke: The Anatomy of Gratitude
The Anatomy of Gratitude Series - The Gospel of Luke Carvens Lissaint Luke 17:11-19 Jesus is worthy of our gratitude and thanksgiving in every season of life. Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection...
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Why Smart People Still Misread Scripture | Stoop Theology S1 Ep10
Stoop Theology S1 Episode 10: Why Smart People Still Misread Scripture The Bible was written in a specific time, to specific people, in specific circumstances. When we skip that, we don't just miss details, we miss the point. Context isn't a bonus feature. It's the foundation. Stoop Theology is a...
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Luke: Count the Cost
Count the Cost Series - The Gospel of Luke Jordan Rice Luke 14:25–35 Jesus isn’t looking for a bigger crowd. He’s looking for people who actually want to follow him. Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a...
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Luke: Biblical Humility
Biblical Humility Series - The Gospel of Luke Aswan Morris Luke 14:7-14, Philippians 2:3-11 Biblical humility is a decision to change your position and use your possessions. Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give Keep up with Renaissance by filling out…
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We All Come With Relational Baggage | Stoop Theology S1 Ep9
Stoop Theology S1 Episode 9: We All Come With Relational Baggage You didn't mean to bring it, but it's there. It will show up in how you argue, what you assume, and what quietly sets you off. In this episode, we talk about the emotional baggage we carry into relationships, because until you see…
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Luke: Dead Religion
Dead Religion Series - The Gospel of Luke Jordan Rice Luke 15:25-32 You can spend your whole life moving in the wrong direction and never know it. Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection card:...
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Luke: God is in the Famine
God is in the Famine Series - The Gospel of Luke Jordan Rice Luke 15:1-32 Sometimes the hardships and closed doors in life are God's merciful redirection and restoration. Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a...
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Can you love Jesus and still struggle with depression? | Stoop Theology S1 Ep8
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or text TALK to 741741 Stoop Theology S1 Episode 8: Can you love Jesus and still struggle with depression? Breaking the stigma — that loving God doesn’t mean you’re always okay. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline...
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Luke: Lost, Found, Party
Lost, Found, Party Series - The Gospel of Luke Jordan Rice Luke 15:1-32 In Luke 15, Jesus uses three parables to reveal the rhythm of the gospel, and why the truest measure of your faith isn't how well you behave but how much your heart actually enjoys God. Give to support the ministry of...
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Luke: The Anatomy of Compassion
The Anatomy of Compassion Series - The Gospel of Luke Jordan Rice Luke 10:25-37 A true love for God will always be accompanied by sacrificial compassion for our neighbors. Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a...
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What to Do When a Pastor You Trusted Was Living a Double Life? | Stoop Theology S1 Ep7
Stoop Theology S1 Episode 7: What to Do When a Pastor You Trusted Was Living a Double Life? Affairs. Hidden sin. Public exposure. When a spiritual leader's private life contradicts everything they preached, it raises real questions about God, faith, and trust. In this episode, we work through the...
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Facing Doubt
Facing Doubt Easter Sunday 2026 Jordan Rice John 20:24-29 Leaning into doubt leads us to a deeper faith. Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a connection card:...
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Holy Week Devotional: Friday
A 10-minute devotional to help us slow down and fix our eyes on Jesus this Holy Week. Scripture: Luke 22:39-48
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Holy Week Devotional: Thursday
A 10-minute devotional to help us slow down and fix our eyes on Jesus this Holy Week. Scripture: Luke 22:14-23
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Palm Sunday: Ordinary and Chosen
Palm Sunday: Ordinary and Chosen Series - The Gospel of Luke Jordan Rice Luke 19:28-40, Ephesians 1:4 The King doesn’t need your ability; He wants your availability. Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a...
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Holy Week Devotional: Wednesday
A 10-minute devotional to help us slow down and fix our eyes on Jesus this Holy Week. Scripture: Luke 22:31-34 and 54-62
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Holy Week Devotional: Tuesday
A 10-minute devotional to help us slow down and fix our eyes on Jesus this Holy Week. Scripture: Luke 21:1-6.
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Holy Week Devotional: Monday
A 10-minute devotional to help us slow down and fix our eyes on Jesus this Holy Week. Scripture: Luke 19:28-41
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The Unspoken Contract
The Unspoken Contract Rasool Berry Exodus 5 Stop holding God to deals He never signed - break your silent contracts and learn to trust the promises He actually made. Give to support the ministry of Renaissance Church: https://renaissancenyc.com/give Keep up with Renaissance by filling out a...
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Teaching from Renaissance Church, a church in Harlem, NY. We are a diverse community of people who follow Jesus and love our neighborhood. Our mission is to connect people to Jesus Christ and to each other.
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