Heart Pocket Podcast

Kennedy loves painting and uses this gift to draw people to the Lord. Combining his passion for art with discussing Bible passages has helped him to raise leaders in Thailand. These leaders have been overlooked until they came to Simply The Story training.   Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism   Fol...

Satan does a great job building barriers between God and man. In this podcast Kennedy, a missionary to Thailand, describes the bridges of STS Bible storytelling between God, youth and teens. He also shares about the different cultures even among the Thai people.   Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism...

Larry Dinkins continues with John Walsh about key parts John implements in his presentations.   He describes what he requires for translators and some key aspects when coaching others. Lastly, John describes how going to Israel helps the believers in their walks and storytelling skills.   Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity...

Larry Dinkins spends time with John Walsh at a story telling conference. John shares how his life long stuttering contributied to one of his gift's from the Lord, nervousness. In this podcast John shares some of his techniques for preparing a story.   Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism   Follow us...

By Design Visuals produces flannel graphs for a new generation. Even adults love these. Combined with Simply The Story, these two are a power house for the Gospel of Christ. Andrew shares the doors that are opening In Latin America as a result.   Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism   Follow us on  T...

As the world unwinds from the tight measures during covid, hear how Mexico and Latin America fared. Their ability to be part of online Bible activities is not the same as the Western world. Yet, God provided ways to grow in His Word.   Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism   Follow us on  Twitter  ~ ...

When Natashka wanted to do STS Bible study, her pastor encouraged her to just do it. She has handed over the study to women she raised. Hear how Simply The Story has helped her in these studies and with her mom, whom she describes as weird and who had no interest in Christ.   Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Training fo...

What do you get when you take a former Amish and throw him into an STS training?   You get opportunities! Hear Benuel's vision and future with family, his Home Depot ministry and an emerging opportunity among Muslims.   Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism   Follow us on  Twitter  ~  Feedback  ~  Fac...

Ever wonder if you can still start ministry in your 60's or later in life? Hearing Linda's testimony might impact your answer. She used the gifts and talents God gave her, received training, and showed up to every opportunity. Hear the amazing open doors God has given her.   Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Training for...

Bill Bjoraker and Larry Dinkins share testimonies of their experiences leading a training in Israel and then filming Bible stories on the streets of Jerusalem and in Greece. The Bible passages started discussions with people passing by. Armed with the Word of God, hear how people responded.   Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Etern...

Kate learned Simply The Story at Dallas Theological Seminary in 2022. She and her husband, Justice, then added STS to their tool belt as they minister to refugees in America.   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 You...

Several people representing 10 different countries come together for 4 days to learn Simply The Story. You might be surprised by the impact this training had on the people.   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 Youtu...

Thailand's predominant religion is Buddhism. Yet, youth and children in Thailand still wrestle with the same issues as other countries. Dim values teaching with 2 way communication and find boys in the juvenile prison even respond well to the STS style of Bible discussion.   Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Training for...

Butch Vernon, elder at Common Wealth City Church, continues spiritual observations and applications from a Bible story and discussion during Palm Sunday.   There might be a part of John 12:9-19 that surprises some people.   Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism   Follow us on  Twitter  ~  Feedback  ~ ...

Butch Vernon, elder at Common Wealth City Church, shares a Bible story and includes discussion in this thought provoking sermon.   Butch heads a direction with John 12:9-19 that might surprise some people.   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  ~  iT...

Have you wondered how to implement Bible stories and discussion into sermons?   Pastor Dave Johnson from Calvary Chapel Orange utilized Good Friday as a great opportunity to bring families together for a full Bible story sermon. Listen to all ages as they respond to the questions. Amazing discussion.   Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment...

Butch and Steve continue their discussion about how Israel has impacted their sermons and their lives. Along with the blessing of being in Israel, they speak highly of the STS international leaders who shared their cultural perspective on the Bible stories and the joy of serving the Lord Jesus, often in difficult places.   Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation...

Butch Vernon interviews his good friend Pastor Steve Bruce. Both share their joys and great insights to Scripture as a result of their recent visit to Israel. Hear how the words to a song, "On a hill far away…" might not be accurate in distance between the crucifixion, the upper room and the garden tomb. They also discuss how Jericho looks today and that impact on their understanding of the story...

Sharon continues describing her specific joys of assisting the instructor at an STS or Simply The Story training. She never dreamed she would be back in Brazil. Hear the results and impact on Sharon's life from the experience of leading a small group in training.   Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelis...

Growing up as an MK or missionary kid can have benefits and challenges. One benefit to Sharon, she learned to speak Portuguese from her time in Brazil. Amazingly, Sharon attended her first STS training in January just before Butch left for Brazil's training in March. She shares a bit of her story and the impact of going back to Brazil had on her.   Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … G...

Butch continues his conversation with Diane reminiscing about how they met and how Diane found Simply The Story online. Both worked together recently in Brazil and share some key benefits of STS, post Covid joys of STS training, and their enthusiasm for dramas in Bible storytelling.   Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Tr...

Training people in other countries can be a challenge. STS Instructor, Diane, shares the joys of working with translators, marvels at the YWAM team work, and makes a mind shift from normal university teaching to STS teaching. Find out what discovery Diane makes.   Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism...

Abigail and Clayton, a young couple, share their experience working at a Messianic Congregation and touring Israel. This was not your average tour with just a download of information, but included in-depth discussion of Bible stories at specific locations. Hear their experiences and their recommendations.   Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  M...

Mark shares tremendous insights from his time in Israel.   How much is vanity that doesn't survive time? Mark relates the resurrection of Christ with His Words "I will be with you always" like "God's Story" which states, "there's still hope." Mark also describes the difficulties in his country and how the Oral Bibles Schools meet a tremendous need.   Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops …...

Pastor Dave Johnson has taken concrete steps to equip his church with God's Word while simultaneously preparing them to lead neighborhood fellowships. Are they ready yet? He also shares a unique way to help marriages heal.   Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism   Follow us on  Twitter  ~  Feedback  ~...