Heart Pocket Podcast
Aligning the heart of man with God's heart through Bible stories, discussions, interviews and more.
Episodes
Butch continues the story discussion of God talking with Joshua that should encourage all of us to be strong and very courageous regardless of the circumstances.
Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity … Moment for Eternity - Tr...
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.
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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.
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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...
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.
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.
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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.
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?
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.
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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 S...
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 Cr...
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.
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.
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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 &...
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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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