Luke and I did a Bible story together recently. His answers and our discussion in the Jars of Oil story from 2 Kings 4:1-7 might surprise you. 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…

Betty and Butch continue their discussion about some unique aspects to STS such as the interactive and relational aspects of it. Does discipling others require a masters or PHD? Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s Story: From Creation to Eternity … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism Follow us on Twitter ~ Feedback ~ Face…

Betty and Butch talk about how she got involved in STS, her experience with the advanced workshop, and how she's planning to use it in her new job working with disadvantaged kids. They also share their appreciation regarding the mystery of Scripture and the need to not always answer every question right away. Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming work…

Ever wonder if children influence parents? Yes they do! Hear how these parents took time off from the mission field and learned STS as a result of seeing changes in their daughter. As trained seminarians, they had doubts and concerns regarding Simply The Story which were answered at a recent training. They discovered the STS system provides theolog…

Part 2 with Donna describes the differences between online, in-person and advanced STS training. She also shares how STS helps the Word of God move from the head to the heart, even among the highly literate. Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s Story: From Creation to Eternity … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism Follow u…

Donna travels to Taiwan on a mission's trip and discovers STS. Hear how taking STS training and applying the principles impacted her ministry at a highly literate church. 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 ~ …

In the middle of a doctorate, God challenged Jennifer with the opportunity to practice what she was learning at the tailors and on the plane. Hear the amazing results and Jennifer's conclusions. She took a moment to impact people for eternity. Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s Story: From Creation to Eternity … Moment for Eternit…

Jennifer describes what she learned about the Marxist movement in Ethiopia and the worldview adjustment she had when hearing about Islamic terrorists. When one man's family is threatened by extremists, how should we respond? Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s Story: From Creation to Eternity … Moment for Eternity - Training for Ev…

Sharon and Kristen share how laid back and enjoyable the advanced training has been. Yet, they go deep into the Bible, learn how to help others better, and are challenged. Although people at the advanced are at different skill levels, all learn together and grow. The Goal is not to be perfect, but to learn, listen and respond. Links: Simply the Sto…

Sharon told many people about STS after her first training and then realized giving people chocolate was the answer! Five people came to training as a result. After the advanced training, Sharon and Kristen are able to see God more clearly and accurately, as well time in the Word is changing their view of God. He's more real and relatable. Links: S…

Jennifer shares the differences between regular and advanced STS trainings. During her preparation times she discusses how deep these Bible stories can go and her excitement discovering more truths in the Word of God. Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s Story: From Creation to Eternity … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelis…

Jennifer describes when she first experienced Simply The Story at EMDC in Europe and how that grew to her most recent time at the STS Advanced training. Hear how her unique experience of getting nails done led to answered prayers by God. Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s Story: From Creation to Eternity … Moment for Eternity - Tr…

Oral Hermeneutics by Bjoraker and Steffen includes Simply The Story woven in parts of the book. Jennifer describes the value of the STS model for seminaries and the balance necessary to protect the classroom from fads. During her research, she met one of the spiritual fathers of an entire region in Ethiopia and shares the difficult road he traveled…

HPP276 Real Life and Raw Raw testimonies and specific examples of the strength of God's Word with Simply The Story. Jennifer describes meaningful ways to share stories when she only had one or two Bible stories in her heart pocket. Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s Story: From Creation to Eternity … Moment for Eternity - Training…

Taylor, a "newbie" to STS, describes his introduction to storytelling, his training, his struggles, and his plans to continue growing in his skills. 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…

What happens after God's Story: From Creation to Eternity has been mastered for use? The teams premier the God's Story languages in a very unique and far reaching way. Storytellers, translators, and whole villages are impacted by this clear overview and understandable meta-narrative of the Bible. Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s…

John started out bored, but God brought him back for more training in recording languages of "God's Story: From Creation to Eternity." Now he sees the value of recording "God's Story" in the lives of so many people. An incredible testimony of patience and endurance form our recording leader. Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s Stor…

How often do we realize our pride or assumptions hold us back? Neil experienced prejudice against Simply The Story just from hearing others talk about the process. However, Neil turned 180 degrees the other way when he finally experienced a couple of Bible stories done in the STS method. What he thought the process would do was not what he experien…

What happens when children learn and own accurate Bible stories? They share with others! Why? Children want to tell others what is important to them. Hear about churches growing from these pint size evangelists. The church has people, the land for a building, but now there is a good problem. Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s Stor…

Several displaced people (refugees) in Burkina Faso are taking church to the people using Bible stories. Even pastors who were afraid to go out to the villages are finding unbelievers are waiting for the pastors to come to them. Hear what God does when the people share. Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s Story: From Creation to Et…

Working in Burkina Faso, one of the top 25 countries persecuting Christians, means life or death in some parts of the country. Being a woman ministry leader adds to this dangerous dynamic. The women of the Sarah Movement embrace these challenges in unique ways to bring the Way, the Truth, and the Life to many all over West Africa. Links: Simply the…

Incredible testimonies of God's Word penetrating hearts and changing villages. Praise the Lord as God gets all the glory. Organizations are changing what they do for evangelism as results pour in. Be encouraged. Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s Story: From Creation to Eternity … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism Foll…

John shares how Oral Bible Schools are developed, setup and why they impact communities, including the prisons. Amazing story from among the Massai in Kenya. Part 2 of a 3 part series. Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s Story: From Creation to Eternity … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism Follow us on Twitter ~ Feedback…

John describes his experience being a cross cultural missionary and church planter. Hear his difficulties and amazing solutions. 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…

Mike and Butch continue to discuss their experiences leading Simply The Story workshops in widely different parts of the world. Very interesting 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 ~ …

Butch Vernon talks with Mike about leading Bible studies by storying chronologically through whole books of the Bible. They also talk about Mike's time in East Timor, and how STS opened up the scriptures to oral people groups who had previously struggled to understand the Bible. Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s Story: From Creat…

God is moving greatly and there are opportunities to share with others. This final part of a 3 part series describes how people can let us know about these great testimonies from using our tools. Also, be encouraged by the Prayer & Praise reports on the STS website. People at this all volunteer organization are devoted to see God Word reach the wor…

For part 2, we discuss the great features of the login section, available tools for all levels of instructors, and the shopping cart. One special section for all story tellers is the great ideas and ways to use Simply The Story and God's Story in different kinds of ministries. Part 2 of a 3 part series. Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops …

Perfect kickoff to the 6th season of Heart Pocket Podcast, hear the considerations necessary to combine 3 distinct areas of STS into one website. As well, in this podcast we describe some features of this new website that will help users. Part 1 of a 3 part series. Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s Story: From Creation to Eternit…

David Witt shares more about the how the persecuted body of believers are receiving Spirit Of Martyrdom's training (based on Simply The Story) like silver and gold. Learn how to help and pray for the persecuted church. Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s Story: From Creation to Eternity … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangel…

David Witt, CEO of Spirit Of Martyrdom, educates us a little about Richard Wurmbrand a pastor in Romania during the communist takeover, and how it earliy looks like today. Believers in Christ, however, influence people toward the Lord not towards a leader. Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s Story: From Creation to Eternity … Mome…

Christianity happens to be the most persecuted religion in the world. David Witt, CEO of Spirit Of Martyrdom shares the impact of STS on his personal life and ministry. He also discusses what SOM does to assist the persecuted church. Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s Story: From Creation to Eternity … Moment for Eternity - Train…

A terrific podcast on methods to use with translation when doing discussion style teaching, or Simply The Story, in churches. The pastor, his wife, and several people in the church received online training and it has impacted their church. Hear how in this interview. Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s Story: From Creation to Eter…

Part 2 of an amazing discussion with Butch and Talia as they share their truly unique experiences in Israel. The discussion moves from Israel to STS advanced trainings, taking God's Word to the streets, and working with children. Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s Story: From Creation to Eternity … Moment for Eternity - Training …

About four years ago, Talia heard a woman tell a Bible story and lead discussion in her home church. This intrigued her. Hear how Talia went from an STS online training to an STS in-person training, the differences, and how this has impacted her meditating on God's Word. Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s Story: From Creation to …

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 … Mome…

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 …

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: Fro…

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 …

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 Etern…

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 - Train…

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 …

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…

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 t…

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 Stor…

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 ~ Facebo…

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…

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 t…

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 Evange…

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 o…