Heart Pocket Podcast

This pastor and radio show host, EB, shares why he went from teaching students using traditional methods to oral methods and testifies to the impact it's had. Today's show: The 90/20 Observation How hearts are changing Growth of the radio station EB has been using Simply The Story in the Philippines since 2008. A Bible teacher even before adopting STS, something in the training impacted him.  He a...

Welcome to season 2 of Heart Pocket Podcast!  As a pastor, Benyam was challenged with the STS process. Are people being touched? Are people being convicted? It did not take long to find the answer.  Today's show: Healing By the Word The Word Convicts and Changes People Hermeneutics and Homiletics all in One? Benyam describes a woman healed only by the Word of God. As well, Benyam also finds the Bi...

First impressions can be deceiving. Thankfully, when people get through the hard parts, they are excited about the results of the STS training. STS has grown from just a few instructors in Ethiopia to many with a focus on raising people. In places that boast traditional beliefs like witchcraft, STS oral Bible schools also flourish. People want Truth! Ministers talk of the timeliness of the trainin...

Benyam from Ethiopia has been impacted by missionaries and has also set his mark in missions throughout Ethiopia. However, he didn't start out as a young boy with a vision like this. Led to the Lord by Swedish missionaries, Benyam's life changed, and so did his understanding of who God is. After attending E. African School of Theology, was asked to lead a Missions School. Hear how the story of Mar...

Bryan Thompson describes God's call on his life at an early age, and how he recognized this in the context of his situation. He also encourages young people to experience a cross cultural missions trip as it impacts a person's perspective for life. What should a graduating high school student do with a gap year between high school and university?   Today's show: Recognizing the call of God in our...

Ami Thompson's health has improved greatly and she's moving into her new responsibilities well. Bryan and Ami also share how they continue their relationship with their daughters using various electronic tools.   Today's show: E-Relationships, not the average. Ami and Bryan getting healthier and growing Packing the past and planning for multiple generations   Bryan and Ami Thompson give tips on us...

Transition can be hard if not in God's hands. In this part 1 of a 3 part series, hear how Bryan and Ami Thompson have baffled people by giving up their house in Northern Ireland and going full-time on the road. Although not quite homeless, they have found that not being tied to a house can be liberating. Hear their heart to raise nationals, their unique way to maintain relationships, and their upc...

Butch interviews his pastor friend, Steve Bruce, after a recent workshop in Virginia, USA. They discuss some of the changes to STS training and "the characters" added to Wise Counsellor story to make it more memorable as training moves away from a list of questions to stories within a story. Also covered in the conversation is how Wise Counsellor is now taught. Lastly, Butch and Steve talk about t...

Butch Vernon chats with Natasha, a delightful young woman of the Millennial generation who shares how God called her into ministry and the impact Simply The Story has had on her life and ministry. Hear how STS affected her group Bible studies, as well as her outreach to non-believers.   Today's show: Personal Devotions Changed Conversational Bible Study STS and Millennials   Natashia, a millennial...

John shares compelling stories about his life and ministry in Africa, including how he came to learn about God's Story and Simply The Story, and incorporate these powerful tools into his ministry.  Today's show: STS and  God's Story in the Horn of Africa Tracts vs STS Bible Stories Discipleship and Evangelism at the Grass Roots Level John sent his students to evangelize with tracts and then sent t...

Today's show: Organizing for travel TSA and Global Entry Making Long Flights Bearable  Butch discusses with experienced travelers about making long flights easier, entry into the USA, exchanging money, traveling in areas with mosquitos, entering the USA and so much more! Links … Simply The Story … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity … By Design Visuals Follow us on Twitter ~ Feedback ~ Facebook...

Butch Vernon leads a discussion with Bryan and Jon about different things the group has learned over the years of traveling internationally. Today's show: Have a plan for packing Learn to take less Travel insurance In this broadcast, Butch discusses some travel tips with several people who travel regularly and extensively. Their discussion covers a broad range of topics including travel insurance,...

Butch Vernon continues his talk with Jon Melin, founder of By Design Ministries International, discussing the impact of the Sower's Set Flannelgraphs in India and among Latinos. Today's show: Moving into the Middle East "Ministry in A Backpack: Sower's Set" Impact of Sower's Set and Simply The Story Jon shares how well received the "Sower's Set" has been coupled with the STS style of Bible  storyt...

Butch Vernon chats with Jon Melin, founder of By Design Ministries International, to discuss "Ministry in A Backpack: Sower's Set". This is a powerful tool to aid those who have been trained in STS. Through the use of flannelgraph visuals, a Bible story is further locked into the hearts and minds of those discussing the story.   Today's show: Explanation of "Ministry in A Backpack: Sower's Set" Si...

Today's show: Beginnings of Simply The Story How STS enabled Butch to become a mediator on the Word How a young boy in Guyana asked a deep, deep question   In this broadcast, Butch Vernon shares the beginnings of STS. He also talks about how learning Bible stories has impacted him personally. Additionally he shares some stories of how STS has impacted other lives around the globe.   Links … Simply...

Today's show: God's Story is foundational to Simply The Story Walk Thru the Bible enhances overall understanding of Scripture Story tellers are teachers…not facilitators   In this final broadcast, Dr. Dinkins shares the importance of context in understanding a Bible story. Just as God's Story is foundational to STS, knowing where other events in Scripture takes place enhances a persons ability to...

Today's show: Larry does stories in Israel Gethsemane was especially impactful Doing 40 stories in two languages really helped in understanding   Dr. Dinkins recently visited Israel where he told 40 different stories at or near the places where they actually happened. Doing these stories in both English and Thai really opened up some different ways of understanding the stories. Being able to see t...

Today's show: Beginning of Simply The Story in Thailand Effectiveness of story-telling among the Thai people Future of STS in Chiang-Mai.   Dr. Dinkins was challenged when he moved to Thailand to discover a way that would reach the widest possible range of people. Through a Thai leader he discovered Simply The Story and effectively had his ministry radically changed. Hear how stories from God's Wo...

  Today's show: Sharing with strangers bible stories with Simply The Story Growing up in a Christian home How a missions trip impacts the home crowd Abigail was challenged to be content and to reach out to others long before her first mission's trip. This podcast encourages all ages to step out of their comfort zone. Was growing up in a Christian home an guarantee of good decisions? Abigail shares...

Today's show: Growing up with Simply The Story Several "firsts" Uganda Refugee Camps and STS Oral Bible Schools. Growing up in a Christian home does not guarantee godly decisions. Abigail Miller shares what it was like going overseas, attending a large conference, teaching STS, meeting leaders from around the world, and visiting the refugee camps in Northern Uganda…. All firsts for her at 18 years...

Today's show: Preaching with Simply The Story Prison and Children's Ministry with STS Everyone learning together in discussing the Word of God All ages, including these students, are learning to commit more Scripture to memory and enjoying the discussions. The pastor and his wife are super thrilled and excited to see how their leaders have been encouraged by the methodology of Simply The Story. Me...

Today's show: Impact of STS Training in Trinidad Joy of being an instructor Using STS in prison and with children   JoAn has been part of leading training in the USA, now she shares the joy of leading in another country. Hear how one young boy brings to light a spiritual observation about the priest in the "Good Samaritan" story. JoAn also highlights how one woman impacts other women in the prison...

Today's show: Pastor uses Bible stories in his church STS works for sermons Counseling with the wise counselor All ages are empowered, excited and encouraged to learn Scripture with renewed vigor. Pastor Steve Bruce uses Simply The Story for Wednesday night services. Hear the results from the people at this service. Steve also uses the STS methodology with other groups via text messages, for couns...

  Butch Vernon interviews students from a Bible college just after attending an STS training.   Today's show: Bible stories impact Bible students The 5-minute model Transfiguration and Paul before Felix All ages, including these students, are learning to commit more Scripture to memory and enjoying discussions of these passages. These students share the impact of several Bible stories on their hea...

This experienced couple in ministry discovered Simply The Story (STS) several years ago and share why they fell in love with this tool. They have impacted ministries from the board level, encouraging people to be more involved on the field level.   Today's show: Ministry Board Perspective Grandparents and Missions Influencers   Skip and Letta Jean have a rare view of ministry from several levels....