Show notes
Straight Bible continues the Sermon on the Mount series with a special hybrid episode featuring Zack Killey of The Berean Files. The conversation begins with Matthew 6:19–24 as the intended Biblical framework and briefly raises the subject of the evil eye, but quickly develops into a much wider discussion about Christian discipleship, the modern church system, house churches, spiritual discernment, prayer, miracles, and what it actually means to follow Jesus.Zack shares his personal Christian testimony, including growing up in church, falling into a destructive lifestyle, touring in a rock band, and experiencing a vivid dream involving Tiamat that ultimately pushed him back toward Scripture and ministry. That journey leads into Revelation 17–19, Babylon, the command to “come out of her,” and Zack’s eventual decision to enter church ministry.From there, the conversation examines the American church growth model, 501(c)(3) church culture, mega churches, youth ministry, Vacation Bible School, church membership, pastoral leadership, and whether the modern Sunday-centered model actually resembles the church described in Scripture. Zack, Raven, Top, and Matt discuss house churches, shared leadership, spiritual gifts, the Great Commission, relational discipleship, and why Christian ministry should extend far beyond a weekly church service.The episode also explores church hurt, religious systems, interacting with unbelievers, “people of peace,” the way Jesus ministered among sinners, authentic preaching, the Holy Spirit, and the role of prayer. Zack recounts a dramatic story involving his friend Tony’s heart failure and unexpected recovery, leading into a larger discussion about medical diagnoses, faith, spoken words, and a story previously shared by Dr. Jerry Marzinsky.The final portion moves into horror movies, paranormal experiences, spiritual discernment, haunted houses, identity, LARP culture, and what it means for every Christian to live as a witness and part of a royal priesthood of believers.What do you believe the Biblical church should actually look like? Let us know in the comments.► Subscribe for more Biblical analysis, Christian worldview discussions, and conspiracy research through a Biblical lens.Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere podcasts are available.The Berean Files — Zack KilleyYouTube: youtube.com/@thebereanfilesInstagram: instagram.com/bereanfilesApple Podcasts: The Berean Files on Apple PodcastsSpreaker: The Berean Files on Spreaker00:00 Intro & Studio Audio Issues04:59 Sermon on the Mount Episode 2205:44 Zack Killey’s Christian Background10:00 College Rebellion, Rock Band & Rock Bottom14:04 House Fire and a Life Reset16:44 The Dream That Changed Zack’s Direction20:39 Tiamat, Babylon & a Call to Tell People About Jesus22:24 Revelation, Babylon & “Come Out of Her”29:49 Entering Church Ministry32:44 The Church Growth Model & 501(c)(3) Concerns40:11 Youth Ministry, VBS & Spiritual Maturity50:39 Mega Churches, Small Churches & the Future58:47 House Churches & Shared Spiritual Gifts67:29 The Evil Eye Is Raised73:09 Church Hurt & Idolizing Christian Leaders76:23 Church Politics and Personal Burnout84:10 Generosity, Small Groups & Home Discipleship87:51 The Great Commission and Everyday Mission90:01 House Churches vs American Church Culture94:54 What Biblical Discipleship Actually Requires95:52 Conspiracy Camp & Training Home Bible Studies100:40 People of Peace, Nonbelievers & Evangelism105:34 Jesus Among Sinners & the “Pastor Voice”111:38 Finney, Prayer & the Holy Spirit in Preaching113:06 A Miracle Story About Tony’s Heart Failure121:36 Jerry Marzinsky, Diagnoses & Spiritual Agreement125:42 Horror Movies, Fear & Spiritual Discernment130:00 Haunted Houses, LARP Culture & Identity140:40 What Does It Mean to “Witness”?141:42 Ministry, Saints & the Royal Priesthood145:53 Zack Killey & The Berean FilesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nephilim-death-squad--6389018/support.☠️ Nephilim Death Squad — New episodes 5x/week.Join our Patreon for early access, bonus shows & the private Telegram hive.Subscribe on YouTube & Rumble, follow @NephilimDSquad on X/Instagram, grab merch at toplobsta.com. Questions/bookings: [email protected] — Stay dangerous.