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Today Butch Vernon asks some questions to lead us to discoveries about fear in the life of Elijah. From 1 Kings 19, dig a bit with us during this study as the prophet goes from a mountain top experience to fleeing from queen Jezebel. Today's show: 1 Kings 19 STS style Joy and Fear Respecting God Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Simply The St...

People who attend Simply The Story training often as, "How can STS be done with an epistle passage?" In todays podcast Dr. Larry Dinkins demonstrates STS with some people in Dallas. The recording was done via a cell phone and audio adjusted to hear people's answers. We hope you are blessed by this Bible passage from James chapter 1.   Today's show: James 1 using Simply The Story The mirror and the...

Several people ask, "How can I reach Jewish people?" Dr. Larry Dinkins discusses with Dr. Bill Bjoraker, a well known Jewish scholar, about how we can use the Jewish Bible stories to reach Jews. Bill prepared himself by getting a PhD but saw little fruit among the Jewish people. After meeting Dorothy Miller, she challenged his paradigms, and  he saw an incredible difference in his ministry. Today'...

Butch Vernon spends time with his four grandchildren ages 4 to 10. This story encouraged the grandkids during this time of uncertainty of the coronavirus. They were afraid that their mom might have caught covid-19. Hear how wonderful these children find truth in this Bible story from 2 Kings 6:15-17.  Today's show: Elisha with Syrian Army Children Encouraged by the Lord's Army Trusting God during...

Learn our commonality with Muslim refugees and the impact of sharing Old Testament stories accurately. In sharing the Bible are the genealogies important? Hear why these solid pastors use Simply The Story. Today's show: Bible culture vs people culture Bible stories that impact in unexpected ways How to stay accurate to God's Word Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Cr...

Sharing the Word of God accurately impacts how people learn who God is. In some ministries, this accuracy has been compromised for the sake of assumptions like no one will ever leave their tribe or learn another language. Unfortunately, this kind of thinking causes some to throw out oral methods of Scripture engagement. Is the problem orality or something else? This part 3 continues a fascinating...

The Scriptures were passed orally for centuries. With the invention of the Gutenberg press, the Bible became available to ever more people! However, there are still groups with no written language. How should the Bible be given to those people? Find out what happens if man chooses to change Scripture in order to make it easier for people to learn. Today's show: God's choices over man's choice Embr...

Have you wondered about the pros and cons of oral based presentation of Scripture? Do you have concerns about orality? How do we reach Millennials if they don't want to read the Bible? This episode is a "must hear" podcast for people wondering about orality, using oral based methods, and those who don't trust orality.    Today's show: Son of Man, what does this mean? Reaching Millennials Keeping t...

Pastor Dave Johnson of Calvary Chapel Old Town integrated Simply The Story in several areas of the church from the children to counseling. Hear about the results, the growth of the young adult ministry, and the vision for a Biblically strong and healthy church. Learn how this plan prepares his people for life and the future. Today's show: Equipping Home Fellowships Raising leaders inside the Churc...

Dave and Bennie continue sharing how STS Oral Bible Schools start and the tremendous impact on the community. Students learn 296 Bible stories and love it! How do the OBS's promote literacy or help with social dynamics in a culture? Today's show: STS Oral Bible School Graduations Raising mature believers God's Story: From Creation to Eternity See documentary on Uganda Oral Bible Schools here: http...

Butch Vernon chats with Dave and Bennie to talk about Simply The Story Oral Bible Schools and their effectiveness among Sudanese refugees in Uganda. Hear incredible testimonies to encourage the body of Christ.  Today's show: Value of STS Oral Bible Schools Impact among students Treasuring God's Word Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity … Butch Vern...

Typology and symbolism can often be a struggle for Bible storytellers. How to integrate, when to share, and what pitfalls to watch? Dr. Larry Dinkins and Butch Vernon give tips and explain the value of using typology for chronological Bible storying  and knowing how to recognize symbols. Today's show: The value of typology Recognizing symbols in Scripture When to integrate typology with oral learn...

Dr. Larry Dinkins and Pastor Butch Vernon discusses story sets and how they can potentially be used effectively on mission trips. This includes ways to prepare people who have never been trained in Bible stories but joining a mission's trip. What impacts the people where you are going? Today's show: Various worldview components in Asia Suffering topic Trusting God's story He chooses Links … Simply...

Dr. Larry Dinkins, currently serving as the Missionary in Residence at Dallas Theological Institute discusses with Dakota Lynch, the Director of Scripture Memory Fellowship, about the importance of Scripture memorization and some different resources that help with Scripture learning as accurate content, rather than rote memory.   Today's show: The biblical emphasis on storing Scripture in the hear...

Butch Vernon, Director of International Development for Simply The Story, talks about some of the joys of participating in an Advanced Training.   Today's show: Butch discusses some personal benefits he discovered. Advanced Trainings provide an intense time in God's Word. We can also learn about what God is doing in other countries and build deep relationships.   Considering an advanced training i...

Butch Vernon, Director of International Development for Simply The Story, discusses using the 52 stories from an STS workshop as a tool for daily devotions during this coming new year.   Today's show: What is Biblical meditation? When should we meditate? How can we deeply meditate on God's Word?   In this broadcast, learn the Simply The Story method of learning a Bible story. Then learn to meditat...

Dr. Larry Dinkins and Butch Vernon look at how the worlds of orality and academia work together. Today's show: The need for orality on the mission field Sharing the need for orality with gatekeepers in academia It's important that we give students an opportunity to practice what they have learned Dr. Larry Dinkins, currently serving as the Missionary in Residence at Dallas Theological Institute an...

Wow, an audio devotion! In this broadcast Dr. Dinkins leads a discussion about how to deal with children's questions about God's law by focusing on God's character.   Today's show: A Bible story discussion! Surprising insights answering law questions Helping parents with their children   Dr. Larry Dinkins, currently serving as the Missionary in Residence at Dallas Theological Institute, leads in a...

We continue our discussion with Darlene as she shares about here amazing journey with children, and offers us advice. Today's show: Holy Spirit and Children Empathetic forgiveness Advice for Working with Children Children are often marginalized and set aside. However, if we don't reach the children, we will not change the world. How do we help children learn to walk with God?  How to we switch fro...

Want to learn how to help children find Christ? Yearning to see children grow into godly young men and women? Darlene's 45 years of experience could help you!   Today's show: God's Solution to Bullies Being "Gooder" Schools Filtering Out Christ   Darlene shares how the children have applied what they discover in the Bible. From family members coming to Christ to bullies being changed, Darlene's me...

How many times have you thought about wanting to share Scripture with unsaved relatives. Christmas provides a great opportunity.   Today's show: How to Remember a Story Spiritual Observations Christmas Story Applied to Today   Learn to remember and recall the Christmas story. Then Butch Vernon takes us through discovering treasures by asking thought provoking questions. With these insights that we...

Traveling outside of Europe and America can come with some challenges. Hear what leaders from Africa and Southeast Asia share about traveling in their countries.   Today's show: Planning and Visas Traveling Within a Country Equipment and Clothes to Bring   Proper planning provides a savings in time and money, easier passage, and better results. These international travelers know what's required to...

Since late 2017, after several Simply The Story instructors completed a training, Bible storytelling has permeated the Lemba congregation in Zimbabwe and reached into fringe sects. People are being impacted and an Oral Bible School has been planted.   Today's show: Integrating STS Storytelling Community Impact STS Oral Bible School   Nestled away in the remote areas of Zimbabwe, lives the Lemba pe...

EB, a Bible school teacher, shares describes the box walls that God allowed him to break through and the implications.   Today's show: Skull shirt Women Prayer needs   EB spent several years teaching Bible school, but when faced with his cultural beliefs, God strengthened him to choice the best route. His willingness to expand his box walls and even step out of the box are clear from his choice of...

Radio show host and pastor, EB, gives several examples of how Simply The Story impacts the communities on multiple islands, even where rebels live!   Today's show: Rebel Churches Missionary Free-Zone Doctor Becomes Student   EB's radio station in the South Philippines has been using Simply The Story (STS) discussion style Bible study. Not only do people text and call in to discuss the Bible, but e...