Straight Bible is verse-by-verse teaching from the King James Bible with Matt Hepner. No filters and no traditions layered on top: just the text, read slowly and in context.Now teaching: the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7) and 1 Corinthians. You'll also hear A.W. Tozer and G. Campbell Morgan sermon breakdowns, live Bible Q&A, and guest conversations. Past series include the Book of Jude and Hebrews.Watch every episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@straightbibleflMembers get early access and bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/straightbibleRead the teaching notes on Substack: https://straightbible.substack.comA TopLobsta Productions show, pa...
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Nov 13, 2026 · 1:22:47
Watch with TopLobsta on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ @TopLobsta Merch: https://www.toplobsta.com How Jesus dealt with the Virgin Mother — Mary at the Annunciation in Luke…
Nov 12, 2026 · 1:25:09
Watch with TopLobsta on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ @TopLobsta Merch: https://www.toplobsta.com How much more shall your Father give? In Matthew 7:9-11 (KJV) Jesus asks if…
Nov 3, 2026 · 1:26:24
Watch with TopLobsta on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ @TopLobsta Merch: https://www.toplobsta.com What does ask, seek, knock mean? In Matthew 7:7-8 (KJV) Jesus says ask and…
Nov 3, 2026 · 1:10:23
God cannot fill what He cannot have — Romans 12:1-2 and A.W. Tozer's four steps to being filled with the Holy Spirit. A.W. Tozer Sermon Breakdown Pt 6. Matt Hepner and TopLobsta…
Nov 1, 2026 · 1:20:06
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngvAo-pbkDs Nathanael: an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile — John 1:43-51 walked through G. Campbell Morgan's study. The…
Oct 31, 2026 · 2:46:24
Patreon members Bible Q&A live: celibacy, Jacob wrestling God, baptism, prayer, soul vs spirit, and more answered from Scripture. Matt Hepner, TopLobsta, and Mayson catch up on…
Oct 30, 2026 · 1:54:14
Vertigo isn't always "crystals in the ear" — a DPT walks through BPPV, neuritis, and why the neck guards when the brain feels threatened. Interview Session: Matt Hepner sits down…
Oct 29, 2026 · 1:50:59
In 1 Corinthians 4:1-14 (KJV), ministers of Christ are under-rowers and stewards of the mysteries of God, and a steward must be found faithful. 1 Corinthians Part 5 (Corinthians…
Oct 28, 2026 · 1:23:28
Give not that which is holy unto the dogs: Matthew 7:6 (KJV) — they trample holy things, then turn again and rend you. Sermon on the Mount Pt 32: Matt Hepner and TopLobsta unpack…
Oct 26, 2026 · 1:29:13
Acts 5:32 says God gives the Holy Ghost "to them that obey him" - A.W. Tozer Sermon Breakdown Pt 5, "The Promised Filling of the Holy Spirit." Matt Hepner and TopLobsta read…
Oct 23, 2026 · 1:26:16
Re-air: originally released June 11, 2026. Original episode: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-did-cain-kill-abel-the-epic-of-esau-prometheus-lens-on-straight-bible--72173604…
Oct 22, 2026 · 1:52:53
Who's really pulling the strings? Matt Hepner of Straight Bible joins Andrew on The 6G Agenda: COVID, politics as pro wrestling, and the church system. A full, raw conversation:…
Oct 20, 2026 · 1:20:45
What does "pearls before swine" mean? Matthew 7:3-6 (KJV): the beam in your own eye, then "give not that which is holy unto the dogs." Sermon on the Mount Pt 31: Matt Hepner and…
Oct 19, 2026 · 2:20:15
Re-air: originally released May 27, 2026. Original episode: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-do-you-lead-a-bible-study-at-home-otis-fowler-on-straight-bible--71858447 How do…
Oct 17, 2026 · 2:06:24
I knew it was the truth — but I was still a junkie. Stephen (The Biblical Hitmen) opens up about conversion and the Word, then sits down with Matt Hepner of Straight Bible.…
Oct 16, 2026 · 1:08:28
Why did Jesus choose Philip, the apostle Matthew, Mark and Luke say almost nothing about? In John 1:43-46 Jesus goes looking for him and says, "Follow me." The Great Physician,…
Oct 15, 2026 · 1:38:46
What does wood, hay and stubble mean? In 1 Corinthians 3:1-23 (KJV), Paul lays the only foundation, Jesus Christ, and warns that every man's work shall be tried by fire. 1…
Oct 14, 2026 · 2:19:51
Stacks Farmstead tells how God opened the prison doors: from an abandoned Pittsburgh street kid and five years locked up to an off-grid farm. An Interview Session with Matt…
Oct 13, 2026 · 1:14:06
Does "judge not" mean Christians should never judge? Matthew 7:1-5 (KJV): judge not, that ye be not judged, and the mote and the beam. Sermon on the Mount Pt 30: Matt Hepner and…
Oct 12, 2026 · 1:37:35
Re-air: originally released April 24, 2026. Original episode: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-are-the-beatitudes-matthew-5-1-12-kjv-sermon-on-the-mount--71618237 What are…
Oct 11, 2026 · 1:15:48
Does Pentecost still happen today? In Acts 2:1-8 (KJV), A.W. Tozer separates what can never be repeated from what came at Pentecost and stayed. A.W. Tozer Sermon Breakdown Pt 4:…
Oct 11, 2026 · 2:02:37
Zach and Jason sit down with Matt Hepner of Straight Bible for a wide-open Bible and life conversation on Berean Files.They talk heart posture from Luke 6:45, what blasphemy of…
Oct 10, 2026 · 1:29:07
What does carnal mean? In 1 Corinthians 2:9-3:4 (KJV), Paul says the Spirit reveals what eye hath not seen, then calls a gifted church carnal, babes in Christ. 1 Corinthians Part…
Oct 8, 2026 · 1:30:48
Is the Holy Spirit waiting to do for you all that Jesus would do if He were here on earth? In session three of the A.W. Tozer Classic Sermon Series, Matt Hepner and TopLobsta…
Oct 7, 2026 · 1:30:46
Why is the preaching of the cross foolishness? 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:8 (KJV): the cross is foolishness to them that perish, but the power of God to us which are saved. 1…
Oct 6, 2026 · 1:21:45
What does "seek ye first the kingdom of God" mean? In Matthew 6:31-34 Jesus answers worry about food, drink and clothing with one command: but seek. Sermon on the Mount Pt 29:…
Oct 6, 2026 · 1:04:20
Why did Jesus call Simon Peter a rock? In John 1:42 Jesus looks at an unstable fisherman and says, "thou shalt be called Cephas," a stone. The Great Physician, G. Campbell Morgan…
Oct 6, 2026 · 1:35:14
Re-air: originally released June 26, 2026. Original episode: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-has-god-spoken-to-us-by-his-son-hebrews-1-1-4-hebrews-w-otis-fowler-pt-1--7270380…
Oct 4, 2026 · 2:04:45
Why is the church so divided? 1 Corinthians 1:1-17 (KJV): Paul greets a gifted church, then confronts the divisions tearing it apart. 1 Corinthians Part 1 (Corinthians for…
Sep 30, 2026 · 1:31:01
What is the root cause of anxiety? From Matthew 6:24-34 (KJV): you cannot serve God and mammon, and serving mammon only feeds anxiety. Sermon on the Mount Part 28 with Matt…
Sep 29, 2026 · 1:27:58
Carnal eyes or spiritual eyes? Matthew 6:22-23 (KJV): "The light of the body is the eye," and "the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God." Sermon on the Mount…
Sep 27, 2026 · 2:39:00
What does "In the beginning" mean in Genesis 1-2 (KJV)? Thomas "Paranoid American" reads Genesis on its own terms, with Hebrew wordplay, gematria and hard questions. Straight…
Sep 26, 2026 · 1:19:13
What does "Come and see" mean in John 1:35-39 (KJV)? G. Campbell Morgan traces how Jesus dealt with John the Apostle, the disciple whom Jesus loved. G. Campbell Morgan Sermon…
Sep 26, 2026 · 1:14:33
How does the Holy Spirit reveal Jesus Christ? A.W. Tozer's text is John 3:27 (KJV): "A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven." A.W. Tozer Sermon Breakdown…
Sep 25, 2026 · 1:11:28
What does Jesus mean by "take no thought for your life" in Matthew 6:24-34 (KJV)? Take no anxiety: seek the kingdom of God first, then work without worry. Sermon on the Mount Pt…
Sep 21, 2026 · 38:49
In this episode of Straight Bible, we sit down again with Matt Hepner of The Standard Coffee Shop to break down the first four verses of the Book of Jude — one of the most…
Sep 20, 2026 · 1:45:10
Why does the church have so many arguments and so little power? James Williams of Dark Waters says Christians need the Holy Spirit's power, not just better debates. Straight…
Sep 18, 2026 · 1:03:06
When does the Holy Spirit come? A.W. Tozer's text is Acts 2:1-6 (KJV), and his answer is "Don't beg for the Holy Spirit, glorify Jesus Christ." A.W. Tozer Sermon Breakdown Pt 1…
Sep 17, 2026 · 2:03:11
Is Revelation written in chronological order? Sean Griffin of Kingdom in Context walks through Revelation 1:1-22:21 and shows how its visions overlap. Straight Bible Interview…
Sep 16, 2026 · 1:11:20
Who was Andrew the Apostle? In John 1:35-42 (KJV) Jesus asks him "What seek ye?", and G. Campbell Morgan shows why Andrew mattered more than most Christians realize. G. Campbell…
Sep 15, 2026 · 1:10:51
Why did Abraham refuse the king of Sodom's riches? Matthew 6:22-24 (KJV): "Ye cannot serve God and mammon." Abram would not let any man say, "I have made Abram rich." Sermon on…
Sep 14, 2026 · 1:38:07
What is the difference between the seal of God and the mark of the beast? Matt and Raven read Revelation 7:1-8 (KJV), Ezekiel 9 and Revelation 13. Straight Bible Q&A, hosted by…
Sep 11, 2026 · 2:06:50
How did Psalm 22 predict the crucifixion of Jesus? Otis Fowler reads Psalm 22 next to Hebrews 2:12-18, where Jesus says, "I will declare thy name unto my brethren." Hebrews w/…
Sep 10, 2026 · 1:45:05
How do you know if God is speaking to you? Matt, TopLobsta and guest Mayson take live questions on hearing God's voice, psychedelics, demons and more. Straight Bible Q&A with…
Sep 8, 2026 · 1:34:59
What does "Ye cannot serve God and mammon" mean? Matthew 6:19-24 (KJV): "No man can serve two masters," and where your eyes go, your heart follows. Sermon on the Mount Pt 25,…
Sep 5, 2026 · 1:05:11
Who was John the Baptist? G. Campbell Morgan answers from John 1:29-34 (KJV): "Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world." G. Campbell Morgan Sermon…
Aug 26, 2026 · 2:06:03
Journalist Shane Cashman tells how he went to church and Bible study with Kanye West, read the book of James, and found his way from atheism to prayer. Shane Cashman on Straight…
Aug 25, 2026 · 1:34:56
What did Jesus mean by a single eye? Matthew 6:19-24 (KJV): "If therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light." Sermon on the Mount Pt 23, hosted by Matt…
Aug 24, 2026 · 1:35:36
Jesus "knew what was in man" (John 2:24-25, KJV), and He never saw a hopeless case. G. Campbell Morgan's The Great Physician, broken down. G. Campbell Morgan Sermon Breakdown…
Aug 24, 2026 · 2:02:07
"Come ye, and let us walk in the light of the LORD" (Isaiah 2:5, KJV). Part 2 of Spurgeon's sermon: zeal, an infallible Bible, and saved people still living in the dark. C.H.…
Aug 22, 2026 · 1:34:53
Matt Hepner – The Standard Coffee:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/StraightBible Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rAgp1gB32gBCjFKkJSh7Y YouTube:…
Aug 21, 2026 · 2:14:36
Why is Jesus "not ashamed to call them brethren"? Hebrews 2:11-13 and the shadow of the crucifixion in Psalm 22, with Otis Fowler. Hebrews w/ Otis Fowler Pt 6, taught by Otis…
Aug 19, 2026 · 2:27:06
Has the modern church system failed? Zack Killey of The Berean Files shares his testimony and talks church growth, house churches and biblical ministry. Zack Killey on Straight…
Aug 18, 2026 · 1:32:46
What does it mean to labor in the word? Matthew 6:19-24 (KJV) and 1 Timothy 5:17-18: "Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn." Sermon on the Mount Pt 22, hosted…
Aug 14, 2026 · 2:11:54
How to Slay a Wizard: Owen Benjamin on slogans as spells, false binaries, comedy against control, and the unseen forces behind culture. Owen Benjamin on Straight Bible, hosted by…
Aug 12, 2026 · 1:33:41
"O house of Jacob, come ye, and let us walk in the light of the LORD" (Isaiah 2:5, KJV). Spurgeon's widely shared quote about the Jews, read in its context. C.H. Spurgeon Sermon…
Aug 11, 2026 · 4:13:28
Is the Vatican the woman who rides the beast? Thomas the Paranoid American and Matt review Dave Hunt's A Woman Rides the Beast, Parts 1 and 2 in one episode. Paranoid American…
Aug 10, 2026 · 1:39:11
Can the enemy program you while you sleep? Ed Mabrie of Faith By Reason on what you take in before bed, spiritual attacks and praying with authority. Fridays Are For The Lord w/…
Aug 5, 2026 · 1:17:14
Nephilim, fallen angel DNA, Roswell and Fatima: L.A. Marzulli on the UFO disclosure narrative and what he calls the coming great deception. L.A. Marzulli on Straight Bible,…
Aug 4, 2026 · 1:22:35
How do you store up treasure in heaven? Matthew 6:19-24 (KJV): "Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt." Sermon on the Mount Pt 21,…
Jul 31, 2026 · 1:44:42
Why would you invite a spiritual attack? NDS and Straight Bible join STAX on The Sh!t Show to talk occult books, fear, and DNA tampering in the Bible. NDS and Straight Bible on…
Jul 30, 2026 · 3:15:34
Do James 2:24 and Romans 3:28 contradict on faith and works? Plus viewer questions from the July 17, 2026 live Q&A on Genesis 1 and 2, tithing, Numbers 16 and more. Straight…
Jul 29, 2026 · 2:01:13
Why was Jesus made a little lower than the angels? Hebrews 2:9-15: "for the suffering of death," so that through death He might destroy him that had the power of death. Hebrews…
Jul 28, 2026 · 1:35:58
How should Christians fast? In Matthew 6:16-18 (KJV) Jesus says "when ye fast," not "if," and to fast "unto thy Father which is in secret." Sermon on the Mount Pt 20, hosted by…
Jul 23, 2026 · 1:55:09
What is dispensationalism? Bennis the Menace tests it against Romans 9:6, Revelation 3:9 and Revelation 20, and traces it to John Darby in 1830. A Straight Bible guest episode…
Jul 22, 2026 · 2:19:23
What is man, that thou art mindful of him? Hebrews 2:5-9 quotes Psalm 8: God put the world to come under man, not angels, and "we see Jesus." Hebrews w/ Otis Fowler Pt 4, hosted…
Jul 21, 2026 · 1:34:11
Will God forgive you if you don't forgive others? Matthew 6:14-15 (KJV): "if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses." Sermon on the…
Jul 17, 2026 · 2:20:48
How do you share the gospel with your family? Stephen DeMattis was saved at 18, then preached the wide and narrow way (Matthew 7:13-14) to his dad. A Straight Bible guest episode…
Jul 16, 2026 · 1:36:17
Why did Saul turn against David? In 1 Samuel 18 the women sang "Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands," and Saul was very wroth. A Nephilim Death Squad…
Jul 15, 2026 · 2:07:54
How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation? Hebrews 2:1-4 (KJV) warns "lest at any time we should let them slip": drifting from Christ starts with neglect. Hebrews w/…
Jul 14, 2026 · 1:23:04
What does "forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors" mean? Matthew 6:12-13 (KJV): we ask to be forgiven as we forgive, so faith has to show up in how we live. Sermon on…
Jul 8, 2026 · 1:38:48
Why is Jesus called a worm in Psalm 22:6? "But I am a worm, and no man." Pastor Rick on the crimson worm (tola) and being led by the Holy Spirit (John 16:7). A Straight Bible…
Jul 7, 2026 · 1:26:03
What does "Give us this day our daily bread" mean? Matthew 6:11 (KJV): Jesus teaches us to ask for today, and "man shall not live by bread alone" (Matthew 4:4). Sermon on the…
Jul 6, 2026 · 2:36:00
Why didn't God punish Aaron for the golden calf? Exodus 32 (KJV), plus the two witnesses (Revelation 11) and more from the July 6, 2026 live Q&A. Straight Bible Q&A, hosted by…
Jul 4, 2026 · 1:38:41
Does God know the future? Ed Mabrie argues God knows our tendencies but not choices we have not made, and the hosts answer with Genesis 18:17-19. Fridays Are For The Lord with Ed…
Jul 3, 2026 · 1:43:59
What does it mean to be born again? John 3:3-7 (KJV): "Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." Born into the kingdom of Matthew 6:10. Sermon on the Mount…
Jul 2, 2026 · 1:19:10
Why is Jesus better than the angels? Hebrews 1:5-14: God never said to an angel "Thou art my Son," and to the Son He says "Thy throne, O God, is for ever." Hebrews w/ Otis Fowler…
Jun 30, 2026 · 3:01:41
Who was Melchizedek? Hebrews 7 and Psalm 110:4: "king of Salem, priest of the most high God," without father or mother, and Jesus a priest "after the order of Melchizedek."…
Jun 26, 2026 · 1:35:14
How has God spoken to us by His Son? Hebrews 1:1-4: God spoke by the prophets, but in these last days by His Son, the express image of His person. Hebrews w/ Otis Fowler Pt 1,…
Jun 24, 2026 · 2:27:04
How did a Jewish atheist hooked on opiates come to Jesus? Ben's testimony, and Matthew 12:43-45: the unclean spirit that returns with seven more. Guest episode with Ben from End…
Jun 23, 2026 · 1:39:14
What does "Hallowed be thy name" mean? Matthew 6:9-10 (KJV): hallowed is hagiazo, holy and set apart, and "Thy kingdom come" is a kingdom that is not of this world. Sermon on the…
Jun 19, 2026 · 1:55:27
Can people who never heard of Jesus be saved? Acts 10:34-35 and Romans 1:18-20 answer it, plus the Trinity, the young man who fled naked (Mark 14:51-52) and more. Straight Bible…
Jun 17, 2026 · 2:21:37
How did the Raven go from the occult to Jesus? Born to parents who split up (Hebrews 12:8 comes up), he ended up rebuking a demonic presence in the name of Jesus Christ. A…
Jun 16, 2026 · 1:36:56
What are vain repetitions? Matthew 6:7-8 (KJV): "use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do... for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of." Sermon on the Mount Pt 14,…
Jun 11, 2026 · 1:26:16
Why did Cain kill Abel in Genesis 4 (KJV)? Doc Brown of Prometheus Lens, author of The Epic of Esau, walks through his take on Cain, the mark of Cain, Esau and the giants of…
Jun 9, 2026 · 1:53:33
What does it mean to pray in secret in Matthew 6:5-6 (KJV)? Jesus says "when thou prayest," not if, and prayer at its plainest is communication with God. Sermon on the Mount Pt…
Jun 8, 2026 · 2:41:07
How do you teach the Bible to a toddler? Matt and Raven answer live questions on parenting, prayer, Solomon, the covenants, and Adam and Eve. Straight Bible Q&A with Matt Hepner…
Jun 5, 2026 · 2:09:47
Do you have to be baptized to be saved? Mark 16:16 and 1 Peter 3:21 frame the answer, plus whether you have to go to church, communion, and marriage to an unbeliever. Straight…
Jun 3, 2026 · 2:03:30
Was Walt Disney an occultist? Former Disney artist Thomas Paranoid American says yes. Matt Hepner asks what money can't buy (Acts 8:18-20). Thomas Paranoid American on Straight…
Jun 2, 2026 · 1:19:16
Why did Ananias and Sapphira die? Matthew 6:1-4 (KJV): "Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them." Sermon on the Mount Pt 12 with Matt Hepner, TopLobsta…
May 29, 2026 · 2:31:07
Is the gap theory biblical? Matt reads Genesis 1:1-2 (KJV) with Isaiah 45:18, then takes Patreon questions on tithing, divorced pastors, Hebrews 6 and more. Straight Bible Q&A,…
May 27, 2026 · 2:20:15
How do you lead a Bible study at home? Otis Fowler IV explains Tending Eden, his home church discipleship curriculum, written so an ordinary believer can facilitate a study.…
May 26, 2026 · 1:23:15
What does the Bible say about hypocrites? In Luke 12:1 (KJV) Jesus warns, "Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy." Sermon on the Mount Part 11 with Matt…
May 20, 2026 · 2:28:53
What everyday toxins should you avoid? Christian Oquendo (Primal Resistance) names his first five: oats, water from plastic, car air fresheners, seed oils and sunscreen. Straight…
May 19, 2026 · 1:17:16
What does it mean to love your enemies? Matthew 5:43-48 (KJV): "Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you." Sermon on the Mount Part 10 with…
May 12, 2026 · 1:15:57
Is it a sin to swear on the Bible? In Matthew 5:33-37 (KJV) Jesus says, "Swear not at all," but "let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay." Sermon on the Mount Part 9 with…
May 7, 2026 · 1:28:34
Are Christians still under the law? In Galatians 5:16-18 (KJV) Paul says, "Walk in the Spirit," and "if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law." Sermon on the Mount…
Apr 30, 2026 · 1:30:31
How can your righteousness exceed the Pharisees'? In Matthew 5:19-32 (KJV) Jesus says, "But I say unto you": anger is murder and a look is adultery in the heart. Sermon on the…
Apr 24, 2026 · 1:28:29
How did Jesus fulfill the law? In Matthew 5:17-18 (KJV) He says, "I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil," and not one jot or tittle shall pass. Sermon on the Mount Part 6 with…
Apr 24, 2026 · 1:44:05
What does "salt of the earth" mean in Matthew 5:13-16 (KJV)? Jesus tells His disciples, "Ye are the salt of the earth" and "the light of the world," and it was never just for…
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