Heart Pocket Podcast

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 t…

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 …

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 …

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 ful…

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 workshops … God…

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…

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 th…

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…

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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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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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. …

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 sl…

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 …

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 S…

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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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 foc…

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 wit…

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…

Jean, a former elementary school teacher, turned her retirement into working for a global mission. After 20 years in the classroom, she found purpose pursuing a dream to be a missionary. Hear her he…