# Building a Biblical Life | Stephen DeMattis on Straight Bible

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Podcast: [Straight Bible](https://stenobird.com/podcast/straight-bible-7811455)
Published: 2026-07-17T10:40:02+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Straight Bible, Matt Hepner and the crew sit down with Stephen DeMattis for a wide-ranging conversation covering faith, Scripture, Christian living, food forests, ministry, personal testimony, and what it means to walk faithfully with Christ in today's world.Stephen shares insights from his personal journey, discussing biblical truth, practical discipleship, church culture, and the importance of building a life firmly rooted in God's Word. The discussion also explores topics such as homesteading, fruit trees, community, and living out the Christian faith in everyday life.If you're interested in Bible study, Christian apologetics, discipleship, homesteading, or simply hearing authentic conversations centered on Jesus Christ, this episode is for you.📖 Topics discussed include: • Christian testimony and discipleship • Biblical worldview and Scripture • Food forests and homesteading • Church experiences and ministry • Raising fruit trees and sustainable living • Following Christ in everyday life • Biblical discussion and Christian fellowship 00:00 - Introduction & Talking Fruit Trees 00:01 - Building a Food Forest 00:07 - Homesteading and Sustainable Living 00:14 - Family Background & Personal Story 00:21 - Growing Up and Early Experiences 00:28 - Finding Christian Community 00:35 - Firefighter Experiences and Career 00:42 - Life Lessons and Personal Growth 00:49 - Church Culture and Ministry Discussion 00:56 - Faith Journey and Christian Living 01:04 - Biblical Discussion and Worldview 01:11 - Scripture, Doctrine, and Church Topics 01:17 - Walking with Christ Daily 01:24 - Christian Fellowship and Testimony 01:31 - Questions About Faith and Culture 01:37 - Biblical Perspectives on Modern Issues 01:44 - Deep Dive into Scripture 01:53 - Bible Tran…

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