Heart Pocket Podcast

The group discusses Samuel's assumption that Eliab must be God's chosen king. They reflect on God's reminder that people judge by outward appearance, while God sees the heart. Even an experienced, faithful person like Samuel still has things to learn. The conversation emphasizes that human senses and first impressions can mislead, while God's perspective reaches beyond appearance to character and...

John shares how he has grown as a result of his failures. Those learning opportunities have hit home and in ministry. This podcast gets up close and personal and could help encourage us all.   Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism   Follow us on  Twitter  ~  Feedback  ~  Facebook  ~  iTunes Podcast  ~...

Many people struggle to train the brain to learn Scripture. John realized if he had been a believer for so long, and knew the Bible as he did, how long would newer believers take to begin to eat meat? When he heard about STS, that lead to a partnership with Grow Mongolia.   Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Training for E...

John grew up in Mongolia with a mixture of shaman, Buddhism and atheism. When he heard about Jesus, something did not make sense. What finally caught his attention? Now John shares the Lord with others whenever he can and has a passion for Mongolians around the world.   Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Training for Evang...

Samuel's two evil sons judging Israel have a choice to do what is right. Their character shows, and the elders then ask for a King instead. Yet this isn't the first time a judge appointed sons and the sons have done badly.   In today's discussion, we find a difference in how God handles boths situations. We dive into the applications of how a person's actions affect others. 1 Samuel 8:1-10   Links...

Samuel's sons, that he appointed to judge Israel, chose to be greedy and judged unrighteously. Now the elders of Israel are asking for a king instead of Samuel's two evil sons. Hear the discussion as the people wrestle with these two wrongs. What to do? 1 Samuel 8:1-10 Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Training for Evange...

  Our final episode for season 8 of Heart Pocket Podcast. We wanted to share a special 2 part series on the persecuted church from Africa and Asia before starting season 9. Feel free to watch the video on our YouTube station, which has subtitles.   Part 2: How does persecution impact the youth? People who don't know God are going to do ungodly actions, from drugs, which is a gateway to the spiritu...

Thank you to all our listeners for a wonderful 8 seasons of Heart Pocket Podcast. We wanted to share a special 2 part series on the persecuted church from Africa and Asia. This may be hard to understand, so feel free to watch the video on our YouTube station, which has subtitles.   Part 1: Persecution goes beyond jail and just the Christian. It impacts the family, including the children. In some p...

Butch continues the story discussion of God talking with Joshua that should encourage all of us to be strong and very courageous regardless of the circumstances.   Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism   Follow us on  Twitter  ~  Feedback  ~  Facebook  ~  iTunes Podcast  ~ Vimeo ~ STS Youtube ~ God's S...

Years after God promised the land to Abraham and his descendants of the promise, Joshua stands at the edge of this promise. Hear the discussion as Butch guides this alumni storytelling group to discover what God commands Joshua as he prepares to lead the Israelites.   Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangel...

Mark loves being a hospice chaplain and would do this for free. With Mark's goal to bring Joy to people's lives, it's no surprise why people love him. He shares some of the joys and pains from being a chaplain visiting those who are facing death. Part 2.   Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism   Follow...

Mark shares how Simply The Story has helped with Sunday school, the youth, and as a hospice chaplain. He attended his first advanced or alumni training and said "You don't have to think as much about the process. It makes you a better storyteller." STS helps with communication through questions. As a former pastor he also speaks to how STS anchors people in the Truth of the Bible.   Links: Simply...

Part 2 of a wonderful interview with EB. This man goes where few others venture to go, taking the Gospel even to the rebels. He says, "The stories are clear." The leader of the rebels became a church leader instead of killing EB. Hear EB's vision and results.

Impacted by the Martha and Mary story, this inductive Bible study teacher recognized something was different. He adjusted his style and found that his students retained more Scripture, were greatly impacted, could summarize the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, and more. This teacher understood that preserving and observing are different.   Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Stor...

Kennedy shares with the advanced Bible story telling group the story of the girl who is a fortuneteller. Is it good that she cries out, "These men … have come to show us the way of salvation" while following Paul? The discussion generates interesting thoughts on this question and more.   Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity -...

Timmy, a "Sunday School Christian" for 50 years, discovers the Living God in America. Now, back in Thailand, Timmy reaches the boys in juvenile prison, disciples other Christians, and teaches five classes throughout the week. This podcast will encourage you that age is not an issue, God's Word holds the power.   Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity...

We wrap up this 3 part series of podcasts with Diane as she shares her passion for the future. Even as a retired lady, she shares how she has connected with campus ministries. Her advice to those who are retired, consider something you have never considered before.   Don't think that retirement is when you do things you already have done.   Ready for that challenge?   Links: Simply the Story … Upc...

We continue our discussion with Diane who describes her favorite Bible stories and why.   Would you consider David and Saul in the cave together your favorite story? What do you do when people don't answer the questions? Does that make the Bible story bad? Find out. Part 2.   Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Training for...

Diane describes her path to find STS after trying another orality method. She received dynamic discussion tools and more! Hear her what she had been waiting to have for a long time, and what she immediately gained from the training.   Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism   Follow us on  Twitter  ~  Fe...

Sounds so easy for Christian teachers to be able to teach Biblical studies, but it's not. Scott, a curriculum coordinator explains the dynamics at his school and discovers what works to teach the Bible in a natural way.   Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism   Follow us on  Twitter  ~  Feedback  ~  Fa...

A missionary among the Massai in Kenya knows they are oral communicators, teaches with stories, and then discovers STS. She describes it as "A tool anyone can use. It goes deep into God's Word. It is simple and great at the same time." Hear how she trusts the Word to speak and what she discovers.   Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for...

The final part of our interview with the students of an STS Advanced Training share about learning to coach people. These techniques are applicable to multiple life situations. We touch upon diagnostic coaching. Next advanced training in Kentucky late June 2026.   Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism...

The second part of our interview with students of an STS Advanced Storytelling Training. We continue with the Bible story and some insights learned. Next advanced training in Kentucky late June 2026.   Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism   Follow us on  Twitter  ~  Feedback  ~  Facebook  ~  iTunes Po...

Have you ever wondered what happens at an STS Advanced Training? This group describes their experience at STS advanced training. Hear the impact of the various Bible stories on their lives. Next advanced training in Kentucky late June 2026.   Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism   Follow us on  Twitte...

Darrel describes how Simply The Story has made him a better preacher, listener and better asker of questions, and uses this preaching with large and small groups. He also shares the future of Megavoice possibly in Venezuela, Cuba and Iran if they open up. Lastly, hear about the future of DRM.   Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eter...