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 connects you to trained crisis counselors 24/7. They can help anyone thinking about suicide, struggling with substance use, experiencing a mental health crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress, or if you are worried about someone you care about who may need crisis support.

To speak with a Pastor or Deacon at Renaissance Church about counseling or other resources, email grace@renaissancenyc.com

For more information, see the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention or the New York State Office of Mental Health

Stoop Theology is a series rooted in honest, thoughtful conversations about real-life questions. From faith and doubt to culture, justice, relationships, and everyday struggles, we explore what it looks like to wrestle with life and belief—like neighbors talking it out on a stoop. Whether you’re deeply rooted in faith, skeptical, or somewhere in between, Stoop Theology is a space for meaningful dialogue about questions that matter.

Hosted by Jordan Rice | Guest Carvens Lissaint

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 disorientation — and find out where to anchor your faith when people prove they can't hold it.

Stoop Theology is a series rooted in honest, thoughtful conversations about real-life questions. From faith and doubt to culture, justice, relationships, and everyday struggles, we explore what it looks like to wrestle with life and belief—like neighbors talking it out on a stoop. Whether you’re deeply rooted in faith, skeptical, or somewhere in between, Stoop Theology is a space for meaningful dialogue about questions that matter.

Hosted by Jordan Rice

Stoop Theology S1 Episode 6: Forgiveness in the Age of "Cutting People Off"

We’ve all had those people in our lives—the ones who drain us, hurt us, or simply won't change. Is it okay to walk away? Does "forgiving" mean being a doormat? In this conversation, we explore the often misunderstood balance between Christian grace and the need for boundaries.

Stoop Theology is a series rooted in honest, thoughtful conversations about real-life questions. From faith and doubt to culture, justice, relationships, and everyday struggles, we explore what it looks like to wrestle with life and belief—like neighbors talking it out on a stoop. Whether you’re deeply rooted in faith, skeptical, or somewhere in between, Stoop Theology is a space for meaningful dialogue about questions that matter.

Hosted by Jordan Rice