The 9941 Podcast

How Should Christians Feel About Nicotine?

Jan 19, 2026
A candid, scripture-centered conversation about how nicotine, caffeine, and alcohol can either be neutral tools or things that gain power over us. They talk about addiction, legalism, conscience, and practical tests to see if a habit has dominion. Personal stories and a testimony from Japan illustrate how faith and community shape decisions about bodily stewardship and loving others responsibly.
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ANECDOTE

Disciple From Matthew To Baptism

  • Granger recounts discipling Kentaro from Japan through Matthew; Kentaro converted and later was baptized.
  • That story illustrates the podcast's mission: reach the one and equip the ninety-nine.
INSIGHT

Present Your Body As Worship

  • Romans 12 frames choices about substances as worship, asking if our bodies are presented holy to God.
  • Renewing the mind argues against using numbness as a spiritual solution and calls for filling the mind with Christ.
ADVICE

Test For Mastery, Then Flee

  • Test whether anything has mastery over you by asking, 'Am I mastered by this?'
  • If you cannot stop or it plans your day, treat it as domination and flee from it.
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