Heart Pocket Podcast

Pastor Dave Johnson shares how he moved from a tootsie pop timer to Simply The Story for special church occasions where families stay together. All ages spend the church service learning the Bible together and engaging each other in the Word.   Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism   Follow us on  Twi...

If you thought a snow day was an incredible church outreach idea to the community, wait until you hear about the impact of the Christmas sermon on the hearts of 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...

Megan and Naomi share the unique community outreach that their church in Southern California did just before Christmas. Hint: It really has snowed in Orange County.   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...

Pastor Steve Bruce continues asking probing questions that help people dig into Philippians 3:12-16. Please listen to last weeks podcast to get a greater understanding of this week's treasures we discover.   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...

Pastor Steve Bruce dives into Philippians 3:12-16, applying the discussion style of Simply The Story.  Enjoy what others discover and what the Lord might show you about this passage. 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 ~ S...

Betty and Sharon just finished an STS workshop, and are looking forward to using STS when they become Biblical counsellors. They discuss how Simply The Story fits so well with sound counseling principals, especially listening to people and helping them to see Truth, rather than quickly jumping to give people advice.   Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Et...

Larry and Butch continue their conversation on the value and ease of memorizing Bible verses in part 2.  They cover 3 topics:  How people today use their memory less because of electronic devices, finding opportunities to share Bible passages, and how to choose Bible story sets to learn. Try it and be surprised!   Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eterni...

In Part 1 Larry and Butch discuss the importance of memorizing Scriptures and some tips for remembering passages. For many, memorization is hard, but these experts share ways that anyone can use. Move from memorizing "Jesus wept" to learning several Bible verses in a short amount of time.   Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternit...

HPP0221 The Amish Community, Muslims and Storytelling   The BBC storied the Amish community through Ephraim and his family in the video "Trouble in Amish Paradise." Since then Ephraim's evangelistic efforts have impacted more than the Amish community. This podcast will amaze you how God uses an Amish farmer.   Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …...

Emanuel describes the wonderfulness and difficulties of being Amish and reading the Bible. Once the Amish discover the Truth, the impact on their families will touch your heart.   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...

What happens with Anabaptist apply what they learn from the Bible towards reaching refugees? This "must listen to" podcast will encourage you as Emanuel shares the impact of STS Bible stories among the refugees in Europe.   Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism   Follow us on  Twitter  ~  Feedback  ~ ...

Hear how time in the homes with people impacts the ability of people to reproduce God's ways and His Word. As well, Nik and Butch discuss the value of Bible stories in the discipleship of non-literate people groups.   Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism   Follow us on  Twitter  ~  Feedback  ~  Faceb...

What might be the importance of listening?  Hear how powerful just listening can be when applied to missions, ministry, and life.  Nik Ripken knows first hand how this critical skill can be restorative to 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  ~...

Nik Ripken has studied persecution and knows first hand the loss of dear friends who were  martyred. He wrote the book "The Insanity of God" along with others and shares the cultural problems trying to force a Western model in a non-western society.  Hear multiple stories of the impact of applying what he learned, God's direction and oral Bible stories. Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshop...

Raafat, who works primarily with refugees, describes how to start, run and graduate Oral Bible Schools. Some of these student don't even know the Lord but many accept Christ as a result of His Word. Hear how people are convicted and confess their sins, grow in Christ and share with others.   Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eterni...

When the STS Oral Bible School students finish learning the 296 Bible stories, John from East Africa joyously shares the impact of a graduation. Hear how the community, families, and the church gets involved. Seminary graduates and lay people grow together and see the value of both types of schools.   Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment...

After starting an STS Oral Bible School, what's next? John from East Africa shares what they do to encourage the students, work with the churches, understand the time commitments, and more. What happens when an OBS stops suddenly due to drought?   Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism   Follow us on ...

John has great success starting and running STS Oral Bible Schools in East Africa. He describes the process to start an OBS in this podcast. This starts a 3 part series on OBSs from beginning to end.   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...

Raafat, John, and Patrick share how they define success. They also address some myths about oral learners asking good questions. Lastly, hear some of the miracles like a paralyzed man healed, and praying for rain in East Africa.   Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism   Follow us on  Twitter  ~  Feedb...

Why did Raafat, John and Patrick choose STS and God's Story tools?  Hear how one Megavoice solar audio player with God's Story leads 67 people to Christ among the Oromo. What happens when Turkana people listen to God's Story all night. Men on drugs are changed and restored with their families. Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eter...

The three Simply The Story leaders from East Africa share how STS provides growth in the Word and greater depth and helps people use Scripture that fits to everyday life.  People are discipled and churches growth spiritually and multiply. Evangelism even looks different. These 3 men get personal. Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for E...

Raafat, John and Patrick share the impact of both God's Story: From Creation to Eternity and Simply The Story in their lives and their ministries in East Africa. These men have ample experience discipling others and with Oral Bible Schools.   Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism   Follow us on  Twitt...

Logan, a senior in high school, gives insights to his "not-so-average" missions' experience. His preparations equipped the team to share the word in refugee camps, and with people of all ages and even in the schools.  His final words should encourage us all in our walks with God. See Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Cre...

Part 2 with pastor Dave Johnson who shares about the STS Oral Bible Schools and highlights the excitement to see youth using Bible stories to engage in substantial ministry during their missions trip to the Sudanese refugee camps in Uganda.     Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism Follow us on  Twitt...

Dave Johnson, a Calvary Chapel pastor with a strong focus in missions, discusses how the church prepared a team of youth and adults for a mission trip to the Sudanese refugee camps in Uganda.     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  ...