Is Christianity the White Man’s Religion? | Stoop Theology S1 Ep1  

Tracing Christianity’s deep African roots and true heritage.  

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 Aswan Morris

Glory  

Series - The Gospel of Luke  

Jordan Rice  

Luke 9:28-36  

What you live for determines what holds you together.  

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The Beauty of Obedience  

Carvens Lissaint  

Acts 9:10–19  

Obedience is an invitation not to follow rules, but to follow Jesus.  

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Light Into Darkness  

Jordan Rice  

John 1:1-5, 9-14  

The Light doesn’t avoid our darkness — it enters it and overcomes it.  

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Stories of Generosity: “In Harlem as it is in Heaven” campaign. 

As we finish up the year, we hear three stories of giving in unique, faith-filled ways. We hope that if you aren’t already, you will consider joining us  as we seek to dig deeper roots here in Harlem. You can find out more at RenaissanceNYC.com/Harlem, and if you have a story to share, we would love to hear it!

Joy to the World  

Jordan Rice  

Series - The Gospel of Luke  

Luke 2:8-14  

Joy grows naturally wherever grace is truly received.  

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Seeing Jesus Clearly  

Jordan Rice  

Luke 9:18–20  

You can be around Jesus and still not see Him. Distance creates confusion; closeness brings clarity.  

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Love That Costs  

Dr. Amber Field  

Philippians 2:1-8  

Advent invites us to love like Jesus—costly, humble, and beautifully selfless.  

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You’re More Sent Than You Think  

Series - The Gospel of Luke  

Jordan Rice  

Luke 9:1-6, 10:1-12  

Following Jesus isn’t just believing in Him, it's joining Him. If you belong to Jesus, you are already sent by Jesus.  

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The Waiting Room of Faith  

Series - The Gospel of Luke  

Jordan Rice  

Luke 8:40-56  

The waiting room of faith is where God does His deepest work of transformation.  

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