Heart Pocket Podcast

Listen in as the STS process is applied to Galatians 1:6-9 in a short 20 minute model. Children and adults enjoy digging into this story together at a Simply The Story training.   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 Y...

Final episode with Butch, Andrea and Dan who look forward to more of God's guidance for 2025. Specific links mentioned in this podcast:   296 Bible stories for STS Oral Bible Schools: https://simplythestory.org/index.php/oral-bible-school-obs/oral-bible-school/oral-bible-schools-what-why?highlight=WzI5Nl0=   Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  M...

Butch, Andrea and Dan continue to reflect on God's goodness for 2024 and begin to share some thoughts about 2025. Specific links mentioned in this podcast:   Moment For Eternity (STS Evangelism Training): https://simplythestory.org/m4e   Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism   Follow us on  Twitter  ~ ...

Butch, Andrea and Dan reflect on God's goodness for 2024. Specific links mentioned in this podcast:   Brooke Pernice, blind from birth, sees the Lord in amazing ways. https://heartpocket.libsyn.com/hpp0317-part-of-the-fall-or-a-blessing https://heartpocket.libsyn.com/hpp0318-from-correctness-to-compassion https://heartpocket.libsyn.com/gifted-song-writer-and-singer   Links: Simply the Story … Upco...

Butch and Steve reflect on the power of taking time to carefully walk through Scripture, as seen in a story with the Gideons where a simple question revealed deeper insights. Steve highlights the effectiveness of STS for equipping laypeople, including tradesmen, especially in a post-COVID world where church ministry must extend beyond traditional walls. They both emphasize that STS is a powerful t...

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The power of Scripture is not diminished by people's disbelief; the Holy Spirit works through the Word itself, regardless of how it's received. Both Steve and Butch share their surprise at how people engage deeply with Scripture through STS. They also reflect on the gap in seminary training for oral learners. Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity … ...

Steve reflects on his early involvement with inductive Bible studies oral style over 12 years ago, beginning with a transformative training in South Carolina. Initially skeptical, he was drawn to STS by how the leaders listened and responded to the issues. Steve finds that STS helps people engage with Scripture in a deeper, more personal way. Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's St...

After returning from Mozambique, Sharon embraced her new role at Sacred Grounds Ministry, where she uses Bible studies STS style in various ministries, including a recovery center. Her time in Mozambique has also led to new God's Story language translations and outreach opportunities. Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Tra...

Sharon's decision to change jobs in order to pursue her growing passion for storytelling the scriptures has led to incredible opportunities, including a three-week trip to Brazil. Through her journey, she has seen the power of storytelling impacting hearts. Hear the result of one powerful moment on a financial decision of one woman. Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From...

In this final part with Brooke, she surprises us with her other gifts. This incredibly gifted woman shares one of the songs she wrote "Light of the Saviour" and describes how she created curriculum in song. 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...

Part 2 with Brooke as she passionately exclaims that political correctness does not equal Christian compassion or courtesy. Why not? Find out how she uses STS to quickly create a bond of trust and enhance camaraderie. 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...

This 3 part series will amaze you! Blind from birth, Brooke describes how Simply The Story can change a person's perspective. She discovered a tool that can work with the blind community and her path has not been easy. Hear how she's broken through some political correctness to bring the truth to her community. Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …...

Part 2 with missionary to Mexico, Andrew, as he discusses the STS Oral Bible School that has started in the West, the challenges and the blessings. What brought this man from teaching in dry ways to now teaching in ways that cause him to cry? Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism Follow us on  Twitter...

Seasoned missionaries Andrew and his wife Sheryl have been discipling men and women after they leave the rehab center with great success. What they do may surprise you. 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'...

Lori says Simply The Story is a mindset switch. Find out why she chose this route as a seasoned teacher. Also learn more tips that Lori uses to help children discover how to apply the Bible to their own lives. Her Sunday school class started with 2 children and now has 12-16 children. Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Tra...

Lori uses Simply The Story with women and children. She's amazed at their responses, and she also understands how to adapt the questions for children. Hear her tips on what she does that give these pint size adults an opportunity to dig into the Bible. Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism Follow us on...

We have had a glimpse into Larry's memory techniques and systems, but for what purpose does he do all this? In this final podcast, hear this seasoned missionary and Dallas Theological Phd graduate's heart and passion to help the younger generations grow in the Lord. Links:  Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangeli...

Larry continues equipping us with the skills to remember scripture. In part 2 of this 3 part series we learn about the importance of a robust review system. We also test Larry's recall from random parts of the Bible. See how well he does. Links:  Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism ... Contact us for Larry...

Why did Larry DInkins' Youtube video hit 80,000 viewers in 3 months? Even though Larry utilizes transferable memory skills, he still defaults to learning Bible stories with actions and expressions the STS way. The top of his list, staying accurate to the Word of God. This series of 3 podcasts will encourage you that remembering Scripture is not as hard as some think.  Links: Simply the Story … Upc...

Bryan and Ami continue with incredible testimonies of changed lives from engaging others in God's Word. They also give us a sneak peak in to their future to the unreached. 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 ~ Go...

Bryan and Ami Thompson share how God healed Bryan of cancer and their call to reach the lost. Walk the path with us as we openly express the joys and pains of moving on in ministry. As Bryan shared, "It's a good thing when God is leading people for His glory." Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism Foll...

Carol faced the choice to reinvent the wheel or learn from experts.  STS works with leaders all over the world and she describes the training as a learning laboratory. Carol, a retired teacher, shares some things she's learned. Part 2 of 2. Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism Follow us on  Twitter  ~...

Carol learned oral methods years ago but applied literate preparations. Recognizing the key areas that impacted her ability to reach oral learners, she adjusted.   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...

Probably one of the few people in America with more than 50 years teaching children, Darlene gives insights into where children's ministry is going and what works with kids. Part 2 of a 2 part series.   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 P...