Renaissance Church NYC Is it ok for Christians to smoke weed? | Stoop Theology S1 Ep4
Feb 19, 2026
A thoughtful conversation about whether using weed fits a Christian life. They compare legality and drinking, and unpack Scripture that describes our bodies as stewardship. The discussion explores control versus the Spirit, differences between alcohol and cannabis, public witness, and practical questions for people who already use weed.
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Bodies As Stewarded Temples
- Jordan Rice argues our bodies are not ours to do with as we please because they belong to God.
- He urges Christians to steward their bodies as temples that glorify God rather than personal playgrounds.
Choose Spirit Over Substance
- Avoid substances that control you and displace the Spirit's rule in your life.
- Jordan Rice points to Ephesians 5:18 as a direct call to be filled with the Spirit instead of substances.
College Experience With Weed
- Jordan Rice shares that he smoked a lot of weed in college to illustrate differences between alcohol and cannabis.
- He uses this personal example to argue weed often impairs the Spirit's rule more than moderate alcohol can.