{"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 11 | Hypocrites","slug":"sermon-on-the-mount-part-11-hypocrites","published_at":"2026-05-26T16:50:59+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/straight-bible-7811455/sermon-on-the-mount-part-11-hypocrites","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/straight-bible-7811455","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sermon-on-the-mount-part-11-hypocrites--72171545","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72171545/sermon_on_the_mount_part_11.mp3","summary":"Straight Bible returns with Part 11 of the Sermon on the Mount series, diving deep into one of Jesus’ strongest warnings: hypocrisy. In this episode, Matt and Top unpack Matthew 6, Luke 11, Luke 12, and other connected passages to explore why Jesus repeatedly confronted religious actors, performative faith, and outward appearances that hide inward corruption. The conversation covers the dangers of “church culture” replacing authentic Christianity, the difference between serving God versus performing for men, and why Jesus emphasized secrecy, humility, fasting, prayer, and genuine compassion for the poor. They also examine modern church systems, religious institutions, spiritual deception, prosperity culture, eternal rewards, and the Kingdom mindset versus worldly ambition. Topics include: The true meaning of hypocrisy in the Bible Why Jesus called religious leaders “actors” Matthew 6 and giving in secret Luke 11 and the leaven of the Pharisees Eternal rewards vs temporary success Church systems and performative religion Fear of God vs fear of man Why authenticity matters in Christianity The widow’s mite and sacrificial giving Spiritual growth, fasting, and direct relationship with God Why Jesus warned against religious pride This series is dedicated to reading scripture in context and pursuing authentic Christianity rooted directly in the words of Jesus Christ. Matt Hepner – The Standard Coffee: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/StraightBible Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rAgp1gB32gBCjFKkJSh7Y YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StraightBibleFL Instagram: @thestandardclcl Website: https://www.thestandardclcl.com/ Email: straightbiblefl@gmail.com TopLobsta: X: https://twitter.com/TopLobsta Instagram: https://instagram.com/TopLobsta Merch: https://TopLobsta.com…","meta_description":"Straight Bible returns with Part 11 of the Sermon on the Mount series, diving deep into one of Jesus’ strongest warnings: hypocrisy. In this episode, Matt…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4995,"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-11-hypocrites/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-11-hypocrites.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}