Heart Pocket Podcast

Heart Pocket Podcast

Aligning the heart of man with God's heart through Bible stories, discussions, interviews and more.

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September 9, 2025 27 mins

For years people told Brooke, “Don’t do Exodus 4.” Find out why. Brooke also shares that being blind has some advantages over sighted people. Brooke’s perspective provides a different view of Bible passages and of life that can be refreshing.

 

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Brooke has been blind since birth. We discuss the story of Blind Bartimaeus from the end of Mark 10. Her insights into the story help us understand blind people a little better. Hear the impact of this story on her doctorate.

 

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Hagay and Lyle share their insights for your next tour. Don't run where Jesus walked. Tips on experiencing a wonderful trip, interacting with the Bible in key spots, and how STS impacts tours. Lyle also connects Matthew 16 and 17 with places under the authority of the Israel Nature and Parks. To watch the full video, go to Simply The Story on our Youtube station: htt...

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Ever wonder what Jesus meant when He said "upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it."? How does it tie into the Galilee region?  We finish spiritual applications with the story of the temple tax. Hagay and Lyle offer amazing insights rarely understood in this region, connecting these insights with Scripture. To watch t...

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What do the temple tax and Peter have to do with the Israel Nature and Parks Authority? This special interview with Hagay Dvir and Lyle Anderson might answer this question and more. To watch the full video, go to Simply The Story on our Youtube station: https://www.youtube.com/SimplyTheStory.

 

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Albert shares how he applies the treasures found in the Lost Ax Bible story to his own life. Learn more about Albert's upcoming marriage and work.

Links: Simply the Story Upcoming workshopsGod’s Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism

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July 29, 2025 22 mins

We continue discussing the spiritual observations to one of Albert‘s favorite stories, the Lost Ax story in 2 Kings 6. It was fun digging into this Bible story. Although unexpected, Albert was put on the spot during this podcast, he did well to remember 95% or better of this 7 verse passage.

Links: Simply the Story Upcoming workshopsGod’s Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism

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Albert started STS at an advanced training first. Confused, he stayed with it and eventually learned the process. His favorite story became the Lost Ax story in 2 Kings. Hear how well he does with the story being put on the spot.

Links: Simply the Story Upcoming workshopsGod’s Story: From Creation to Eternity …  Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism

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Mom Susan describes the impact of Simply The Story on her children. After the family suffered a serious car accident, they attended an STS training. Hear how STS affected mom's running, the question of "Why?", and helped her children.

 

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Can one Have Pride and be Humble? Hear what happens when Manasseh turns to God and how this impacts our lives today.

 

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July 1, 2025 17 mins

This story takes place during the kings of Israel when most of them did not obey or honor God. Enjoy this discussion from Second Chronicles and hear what Manasseh does when taken captive.

 

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June 24, 2025 18 mins

Mark and Butch, both preachers, discuss the dynamics of using John 14:1-6 as a Bible story. As well, Mark encourages people to learn and use STS first, and then learn how to adapt to the situation. By getting feedback from other experienced storytellers, Mark hopes to equip people.

 

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Mark, a hospice chaplain, picks up in part 2 sharing how he wants to help people find purpose and meaning in their remaining days. He believes Bible stories will help in this endeavor. By walking slowly through the story, Mark has learned new things from old stories that he has known for years.

 

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Mark, a former pastor for 30 years and now a hospice chaplain spends time with Butch about his initial introduction to STS. With a masters from Dallas Teological Seminary, Mark finds it a challenge learning to balance between leading people to treasures verses allowing people to discover. Learn what happens when a 96 year old woman hears a story.

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Taylor learned from his dad's experience how people learn. This information coupled with a chance meeting with Butch has led Taylor down a road with STS. He shares both his struggles and joys with Simply The Story.

 

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May 27, 2025 20 mins

We dig deeper and learn more about Paul and Silas when they encounter problems. Hear how some people apply this story to their lives.

 

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May 20, 2025 17 mins

Carl, another experienced storyteller, helps us find treasures in the story with Paul and Silas from Acts. What do Paul and Silas do when they go to a place where there's trouble?

 

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Everyone loves good stories! Have Christians lost the ability to tell God’s great story? Have we allowed Hollywood to take over the cultural narrative? Has Hollywood been successful to shift our focus from Jesus to mere good works and man's morals? Hear this fascinating discussion with Brady and Butch.

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Brady shares how he engages people in Bible stories and prayers in various settings like clubs and outreach groups. Many of these groups often include people who have been marginalized and those with painful backgrounds. He’s passionate about using story-based methods to reach hearts with the Gospel.

 

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April 29, 2025 21 mins

As a student at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and highly literate, Brady found the simplicity and humility of using STS, an oral Bible storytelling process, refreshing and impactful. He also shares how the narrative structure aids his memory of the Bible.

 

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