{"podcast":{"title":"Straight Bible","slug":"straight-bible-7811455","podcast_index_feed_id":7811455,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6948781/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/straight-bible--6948781","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/135698830851b9c655c958609ce7514e.jpg","author":"TopLobsta Productions","episode_count":56,"summary":"What does the Bible actually say—without filters, traditions, or assumptions layered on top? Straight Bible is a no-nonsense deep dive into Scripture, hosted by Matt Hepner, where the text is stripped down to its raw meaning and allowed to speak for itself. Each episode focuses on careful reading, context, and uncovering what’s really happening beneath the surface of familiar passages—ranging from powerful encounters like Moses and the Burning Bush to in-depth teaching series through the Book of Jude and the Sermon on the Mount. Recorded in real-world settings, including conversations at The Standard Coffee, the show blends theological depth with grounded discussion—bridging ancient text and modern life while challenging surface-level interpretations and inviting listeners to engage Scripture directly, honestly, and with intention. Whether you’re deeply familiar with the Bible or just starting to question what you’ve been taught, Straight Bible is for anyone who wants to move beyond secondhand interpretations and encounter the text directly. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/straight-bible--6948781/support .","last_synced_at":"2026-08-01T06:18:05.746209+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/straight-bible-7811455"},"episode":{"title":"Sermon on the Mount: Part 10 | Fear Not","slug":"sermon-on-the-mount-part-10-fear-not","published_at":"2026-05-19T17:18:35+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/straight-bible-7811455/sermon-on-the-mount-part-10-fear-not","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/straight-bible-7811455","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sermon-on-the-mount-part-10-fear-not--72071899","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72071899/sermon_on_the_mount_part_10.mp3","summary":"Straight Bible returns with Sermon on the Mount Part 10, diving deep into Matthew 5 and the radical teachings of Jesus on loving your enemies, turning the other cheek, spiritual authority, self-defense, persecution, forgiveness, Christian conduct, and the true meaning of love. Matt Hepner and the crew unpack controversial topics surrounding Christianity, government, church culture, spiritual gifts, internet outrage, and biblical masculinity through the lens of Scripture. This episode explores how Christians should respond to insults, persecution, conflict, and authority while contrasting modern church culture with the raw power and conviction found in the early church. Topics include Romans 13, Luke 22, carrying swords, trolling culture, spiritual warfare, loving enemies, church division, Michael Heiser, supernatural worldview discussions, and the deeper meaning of biblical love according to 1 Corinthians 13. Topics Covered Matthew 5:38–48 breakdown “Turn the other cheek” explained Loving your enemies biblically Romans 13 and government authority Did Jesus endorse self-defense? Luke 22 and the sword passage Church culture vs Kingdom culture The danger of offense and internet outrage Spiritual gifts and counterfeit spirituality Michael Heiser and the divine council debate 1 Corinthians 13 explained What real biblical love looks like Spiritual warfare in everyday life The power of gratitude and suffering Why modern Christianity struggles with unity This series is designed to challenge modern assumptions about Christianity and bring believers back to the raw teachings of Jesus Christ and the Kingdom of God. Matt Hepner – The Standard Coffee: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/StraightBible Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rAgp1gB32gBCjFKkJSh7Y YouTube: https://www…","meta_description":"Straight Bible returns with Sermon on the Mount Part 10, diving deep into Matthew 5 and the radical teachings of Jesus on loving your enemies, turning the…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4636,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/straight-bible-7811455/episodes/sermon-on-the-mount-part-10-fear-not/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/straight-bible-7811455/sermon-on-the-mount-part-10-fear-not.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}