In this episode, we tackle one of the trickiest topics in the church: Christian liberty and alcohol. Few subjects cause more confusion, guilt, or quiet judgment than when believers add rules and restrictions that were never meant to be law. Choices meant to be guided by wisdom and love often become unspoken rules, measuring sticks for spiritual maturity, or sources of quiet condemnation.

We often quote phrases like “the weaker brother” without stopping to ask what Paul actually meant or how his words were intended to protect community rather than control behavior. Today we take a closer look. We are exploring how believers can exercise freedom, follow their conscience, and care for others without letting fear, legalism, or personal preference take over.

We ask the questions that spark the most debate. How can freedom be lived without selfishness? How can love guide our choices without becoming control? And the question everyone seems to wrestle with: is alcohol off-limits for Christians, or have we misunderstood the gospel-shaped freedom Christ actually gives? Our hope is to see how Christ, not rules, culture, or personal preference, defines what it means to live freely as His followers.

Song and Book Recommendation: 

All My Boast Is In Jesus by Matt Papa and Matt Boswell

https://open.spotify.com/track/33xKafBTSHmDRVCLPWaMQu?si=fcbad1ad53e84cda

The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan 

https://a.co/d/bGq7SQ5

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