Heart Pocket Podcast

Years after God promised the land to Abraham and his descendants of the promise, Joshua stands at the edge of this promise. Hear the discussion as Butch guides this alumni storytelling group to discover what God commands Joshua as he prepares to lead the Israelites.   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 Story Youtube  

Mark loves being a hospice chaplain and would do this for free. With Mark's goal to bring Joy to people's lives, it's no surprise why people love him. He shares some of the joys and pains from being a chaplain visiting those who are facing death. Part 2.   Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism   Follow us on Feedback ~ Facebook ~ iTunes Podcast ~ Vimeo ~ STS Youtube ~ God's Story Youtube

Mark shares how Simply The Story has helped with Sunday school, the youth, and as a hospice chaplain. He attended his first advanced or alumni training and said "You don't have to think as much about the process. It makes you a better storyteller." STS helps with communication through questions. As a former pastor he also speaks to how STS anchors people in the Truth of the Bible.   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 Story Youtube

Part 2 of a wonderful interview with EB. This man goes where few others venture to go, taking the Gospel even to the rebels. He says, "The stories are clear." The leader of the rebels became a church leader instead of killing EB. Hear EB's vision and results.

Impacted by the Martha and Mary story, this inductive Bible study teacher recognized something was different. He adjusted his style and found that his students retained more Scripture, were greatly impacted, could summarize the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, and more. This teacher understood that preserving and observing are different.   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 Story Youtube

Kennedy shares with the advanced Bible story telling group the story of the girl who is a fortuneteller. Is it good that she cries out, "These men … have come to show us the way of salvation" while following Paul? The discussion generates interesting thoughts on this question and more.   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 Story Youtube

Timmy, a "Sunday School Christian" for 50 years, discovers the Living God in America. Now, back in Thailand, Timmy reaches the boys in juvenile prison, disciples other Christians, and teaches five classes throughout the week. This podcast will encourage you that age is not an issue, God's Word holds the power.   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 Story Youtube

We wrap up this 3 part series of podcasts with Diane as she shares her passion for the future. Even as a retired lady, she shares how she has connected with campus ministries. Her advice to those who are retired, consider something you have never considered before.  Don't think that retirement is when you do things you already have done.  Ready for that challenge?   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 Story Youtube

We continue our discussion with Diane who describes her favorite Bible stories and why.  Would you consider David and Saul in the cave together your favorite story? What do you do when people don't answer the questions? Does that make the Bible story bad? Find out. Part 2.   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 Story Youtube

Diane describes her path to find STS after trying another orality method. She received dynamic discussion tools and more! Hear her what she had been waiting to have for a long time, and what she immediately gained from the 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 Youtube ~ God's Story Youtube  

Sounds so easy for Christian teachers to be able to teach Biblical studies, but it's not. Scott, a curriculum coordinator explains the dynamics at his school and discovers what works to teach the Bible in a natural way.   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 Story Youtube

A missionary among the Massai in Kenya knows they are oral communicators, teaches with stories, and then discovers STS. She describes it as "A tool anyone can use. It goes deep into God's Word. It is simple and great at the same time." Hear how she trusts the Word to speak and what she discovers.   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 Story Youtube

The final part of our interview with the students of an STS Advanced Training share about learning to coach people. These techniques are applicable to multiple life situations. We touch upon diagnostic coaching. Next advanced training in Kentucky late June 2026.   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 Story Youtube

The second part of our interview with students of an STS Advanced Storytelling Training. We continue with the Bible story and some insights learned. Next advanced training in Kentucky late June 2026.   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 Story Youtube

Have you ever wondered what happens at an STS Advanced Training? This group describes their experience at STS advanced training. Hear the impact of the various Bible stories on their lives. Next advanced training in Kentucky late June 2026.   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 Story Youtube

Darrel describes how Simply The Story has made him a better preacher, listener and better asker of questions, and uses this preaching with large and small groups. He also shares the future of Megavoice possibly in Venezuela, Cuba and Iran if they open up. Lastly, hear about the future of DRM.   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 Story Youtube

Brooke Pernice interviews Darrel Templeton with Megavoice. Darrel shares some sweet memories of the Simply The Story founder, Dorothy Miller. At the same time, he explains how Dorothy impacted his preaching. Darrel's dad used to say, "Good news is only good if you understand it."   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 Story Youtube

Sharon continues guiding us through this discussion about the character of the Shepard that rejoices with the one found sheep. What might this show us about God? Rather than blaming the lost sheep, He rejoices! Dive into a couple of the applications this Bible story has from Luke 15:1-7.   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 Story Youtube

This interesting discussion touches on the craziness of the Shepard to leave 99 sheep and go after one that is lost. Yet, Jesus does this. What might we learn about the pharisees and scribes who gumbled because Jesus welcomed and ate with sinners? Join this discussion from Luke 15:1-7.   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 Story Youtube  

Kennedy's gifting ranges from art work to Bible stories. When he does a Simply The Story style Bible study, people ask, "What is this?" Yet everyone has a good experience and return for more. The Thai invite Kennedy back to do Bible stories any time. Kennedy also describes the process of STS coaching and the impact it has on him as a person and storyteller.   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 Story Youtube

What do we do when hard things happen? What if the situation is by God's hand?  The group finishes discussing part 2 of Jeremiah 29:4-7 and then shares a few applications to our lives today.   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 Story Youtube

Butch, an STS instructor, asks the group at a recent training, "What might it be like to be a religious Jew and then told that being in Babylon is from God?" The discussion that ensues dives into some challenging questions as the group studies Jeremiah 29:4-7.   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 Story Youtube

Two young men, 15 and 17, at our recent advanced training share what impacted them the most. They loved being able to enjoy God's Word, and with their experience they no longer think about the process or the questions to use. Amazingly, younger children also attended the 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 Youtube ~ God's Story Youtube  

Consider Moses' experience in the desert before going back to Egypt and now he is with a nation at a place where the water is bitter. The discussion continues about Exodus 15:22-28 and the people apply the spiritual observations to life today. 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 ~ Feedback ~ Facebook ~ iTunes Podcast ~ Vimeo ~ STS Youtube ~ God's Story Youtube    

In this final part, Pastor Rob and Butch challenge us to see our cultural bias and to choose God's side. Learn ways to train for missions and some exciting future plans.   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 Story Youtube

Pastor Rob continues to share how Sudanese are being educated by the Word of God through Simply The Story. Local people are being raised up as elders within a matter of a year. Rob says, "The Gospel is no longer foreign. Simply The Story is the answer for it."   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 Story Youtube    

Pastor Rob lived in South Sudan bringing his teaching and realizing something was missing. Hear how Simply The Story expedited their abilities to reach 7 unreached people groups (UPGs) and the impact occurring in a war zone.   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 Story Youtube

When the army deserts King Saul, what should the king do? Learn what the STS alumni trainees discover as they discuss the dilemma facing Saul. Should Saul have done something or waited? First Samuel 13:4-14.   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 Story Youtube  

Mike shares advice for those who are retiring, and for the youth. Regardless of age, find your passion and stay connected with the Lord Jesus. Part 3.   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 Story Youtube

We continue our discussion with Mike, a Simply The Story instructor, who shares more of how he uses STS in his church and neighborhood. If you wonder whether STS works with the epistles, this is one podcast to hear.   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 Story Youtube

Retired from his work, Mike shares how he started with Simply The Story and the places he has traveled as a result. Even though he is retired, he works so well with youth, including Youth With A Mission or YWAM.   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 Story Youtube

We continue discussing 1 Samuel 8 and how the Lord views Israel, even since He brought them out of Egypt. This alumni student leads us in the rest of this Bible passage as we discover new insights and applying what we discover to our lives.    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 Story Youtube  

Samuel's two sons were evil, but when Israel asked for a king to rule over them rather than to have these two evil judges, God says Israel is rejecting him. Wow, what to do? Hear this discussion as an alumni student leads us in this Bible 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 ~ STS Youtube ~ God's Story Youtube

Abi, raised in Taiwan, now serves with YWAM in Brazil. She values the non-confrontational and conversational nature of the STS training, noting its effectiveness during their work with refugees and homeless individuals. (We apologize for the bit of wind noise).   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 Story Youtube

The instructors from the training in Brazil share their excitement for what the Lord is doing through the YWAM bases. They also share some challenges. Hear from the instructors' perspective about a workshop.   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 Story Youtube    

Brooke Pernice continues discussion in the story of Eutychus. Learn how this story can help us listen to God's word.   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 Story Youtube

Brooke Pernice, an accomplished musician and blind, shares the story of Eutychus and leads our advanced students through discussion. What kinds of sacrifices are made in this story to learn more of God?   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 Story Youtube

This final episode with John reveals what has happened in the youth prison using Bible stories. We also dive into some of the issues facing those who become believers in hostile countries. John asks for prayer for the Comprehensive Leadership 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 Youtube ~ God's Story Youtube

How do you solve Biblical illiteracy? Genuine people are sincerely deceived! John interacts with several pastors who say they know something is wrong, but do not know how to fix the problems. Hear the solutions and how the church leaders in East Africa are responding. They say "This is what we have been missing."   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 Story Youtube

East Africa has a high level of Biblical illiteracy. As a result, there is a lot of non Scriptural preaching, transactional Gospels messages, and personality cults. John shares some of these different gospels he sees along with how syncretism takes root. We also touch on how colonialism has impacted the Truth of the Gospel.   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 Story Youtube

We continue the discussion in 2 Chronicles 24 with Pastor Butch Vernon. Learn how king Joash returns the kindness of Jehoiada upon Jehoiada's son Zechariah. At the end, we are challenged to apply this story to our lives.   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 Story Youtube

Deep dive with Pastor Butch as he takes us through a story in 2 Chronicles after Jehoiada dies. Learn how the king he saved and raised, Joash, responds to Jehoiada's kindness and what the Lord thinks of Joash.   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 Story Youtube

One leader said he never saw his group speaking like this before after implementing STS. At a time when reading continues to decrease, Bible storytelling with deep discussion fits well with where Youth With A Mission is heading.  Hear why.   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 Story Youtube

Why does Youth With A Mission in Brazil love STS? From the moment one leader said she would go for only a few hours and stayed for the whole training, to the implementation of STS at several bases in Brazil, YWAM has used this methodology with great success. STS has given the people deeper passion for the Lord.   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 Story Youtube

Pastor Steve Bruce helps this small group of people dig for Spiritual Applications in this Bible passage. Follow along with Steve and discover what impacts you through this discussion.   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 Story Youtube

Have you ever heard 1 Chronicles 28:9-12 done STS style? Pastor Steve Bruce shares a Bible Story using Simply The Story methodology. It may sound like he's reading but he tells this story from memory.   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 Story Youtube

Welcome to season 8 for Heart Pocket Podcast.  Thank you all for making this podcast a success. Jesus spent much time with the disenfranchised, blind, those not readily accepted by the religious and self righteous. Jesus understands people. God knows how to draw people to himself. Brady shares how STS amazingly draws people to Jesus and gives a voice to GenZ, who have more in common with each other across borders than the generation before them in their own culture.   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 Story Youtube

Brady shares how GenZ wants to learn and be part of something greater than themselves. This generation wants authenticity and a voice. Brady expresses how Simply The Story allows this to happen. We also dive into why some groups hate Christians and how STS disarms those people, allowing them to have a healthy deconstruction wrestling with God.   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 Story Youtube