# Otis Fowler | Home Church Discipleship

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Podcast: [Straight Bible](https://stenobird.com/podcast/straight-bible-7811455)
Published: 2026-05-27T11:30:02+00:00
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## Resource

Otis Fowler IV joins Straight Bible for one of the most raw and powerful testimonies we’ve ever recorded. Raised in church but crushed by shame and religion, Otis eventually spiraled into partying, steroids, drugs, alcohol, depression, and complete hopelessness while chasing money, status, women, and worldly success in Florida’s party culture. But after losing nearly everything — including friends, relationships, his business, and eventually his sister to overdose — he encountered Jesus Christ in a life-altering way that completely transformed him. In this episode, we discuss: Addiction and radical repentance Spiritual warfare and surrender The difference between religion and relationship Why modern churches are failing men Home churches and discipleship Beach evangelism and baptisms The Holy Spirit and true transformation Masculinity, leadership, and biblical manhood Church culture vs. New Testament Christianity Building Bible studies in everyday life Otis also reveals details about his upcoming discipleship curriculum designed to help ordinary believers confidently lead Bible studies and disciple others in their homes, coffee shops, and communities. If you’ve ever struggled with addiction, depression, purposelessness, or feeling disconnected from God, this conversation is for you. BUY THE BOOK! https://www.amazon.com/Tending-Eden-Garden-People-Glory/dp/B0H2K8CWSV Matt Hepner – The Standard Coffee:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rAgp1gB32gBCjFKkJSh7Y YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StraightBibleFL Instagram: @thestandardclclWebsite: https://www.thestandardclcl.com/ Email: straightbiblefl@gmail.com TopLobsta:X: https://twitter.com/TopLobsta Instagram: https://instagram.com/TopLobsta Merch: https://TopLobsta.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NephilimDeathS…

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