{"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":"The World | Straight Bible","slug":"the-world-straight-bible","published_at":"2026-04-24T18:38:18+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/straight-bible-7811455/the-world-straight-bible","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/straight-bible-7811455","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-world-straight-bible--71618147","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71618147/the_world_straight_bible.mp3","summary":"The World | Straight Bible What does the Bible actually mean when it says “love not the world”? In this episode of Straight Bible, we break down the biblical definition of “the world” — not as nature or people, but as systems, structures, and orders that stand in opposition to God. Using Scripture alone, we examine how the Bible contrasts the world system with the Kingdom of God, and why Christians are called to live in the world but not of it. We cover: The biblical meaning of cosmos vs aion Why the world’s systems are broken by design Lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, and pride of life The danger of mixing the world into the church Why Christianity is not about reforming systems—but new birth How wealth, poverty, and comfort can both become spiritual traps What it truly means to be a pilgrim, stranger, and citizen of another kingdom This is not opinion. This is not church culture. This is Scripture interpreting Scripture. If you’ve ever struggled with how to live faithfully in a corrupt world system, this episode will sharpen your understanding and reset your priorities. Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts via the Nephilim Death Squad feed. Patreon (Watch Live episodes, early & ad free): https://www.patreon.com/NephilimDeathSquad Website & Merch: https://nephilimdeathsquad.com Listen/Watch: Audio Podcast: nephilimdeathsquad.carrd.co/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NephilimDeathSquad X: https://twitter.com/NephilimDSquad Instagram: https://instagram.com/nephilimdeathsquad Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/share/1AscxBNoH4/ Contact: chroniclesnds@gmail.com TopLobsta: X: https://twitter.com/TopLobsta Instagram: https://instagram.com/TopLobsta Merch: https://TopLobsta.com Raven: X: https://twitter.com/DavidLCorbo Instagram: https://instagram.com/ravenofnds…","meta_description":"The World | Straight Bible What does the Bible actually mean when it says “love not the world”? In this episode of Straight Bible, we break down the bibli…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":5544,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/straight-bible-7811455/episodes/the-world-straight-bible/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/the-world-straight-bible.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}