Heart Pocket Podcast

Wondering how to help children learn the Bible? Struggling to train a child in the way he should go? This podcast with Rachel brings to light creative ideas for implementing Scripture in every day l…

Larry Dinkins describes the impact of orality among the Buddhists, Tom Steffen shares his experience with story based methods among the animists, and Bill Bjoraker gives similar testimony of Bible n…

Join Larry Dinkins and Bill Bjoraker they discuss the application of the Shema in Deuteronomy 6 to our everyday lives today. Their renewed vigor for the Word of God helped lay a foundation for using…

Carolyn shares what it was like to reach retirement age and encourages others how to find the niche God has for them. The Lord used Moses at age 80, how could He use you? In Carolyn's quest for a gre…

Carolyn worked as an IT Specialist for years, but when she reached retirement she asked God for an expanded ministry. As a result of obeying the Lord, hear what has impacted her from the shores of Ti…

The Simply The Story Burkina Faso leader continues sharing some challenges from a recent workshop. Her wise words regarding the expenditure of time should cause many to rethink what we do. Hear how h…

In this wonderful report, the Simply The Story Burkina Faso leader describes the impact of recent STS workshops as well as the use of God’s Story: From Creation to Eternity. Hear how Bible students …

Listen to an inspiring interview with Jennifer as she describes her research into STS Oral Bible Schools in Ethiopia. She found that participants in these schools not only grew in their own  faith, …

Libby shares an amazing Bible story about Gideon, and helps listeners discover how God can help them to face fear in their lives.

Today’s show:

• Gideon
• Fear 
• Trust

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Join Larry Dinkins as he shares the story of the Good Samaritan, and gives vivid examples of the risks that present day good Samaritans take.    Today’s show: • Taking risks • Reaching the lost   • T…

Jennifer Jagerson ties together her study on narrative interpretation with the powerful method of Simply The Story.  She shares common themes from people she interviewed in a poor part of Ethiopia. Q…

Jon Melin shares a little about his verse by verse study through the book of Romans. In 18 weeks he and his group are now in chapter 3! Jon approaches Romans from a Jewish perspective to help illumi…

God created man with meaning and purpose. As the Western world transitioned away from Biblical worldview towards secularism, people found other ways to explain who we are and why we are here. Discov…

While preparing for her dissertation, Jennifer Jagerson learned about the history and impact of the narrative, or story, on people's worldview. In this podcast, we discuss these changes that occurre…

Jon Melin, founder and President of By Design Visuals, loves the Word of God and wants all people to know Jesus. His passion for the Bible and desire for accuracy shows through the beautifully desig…

Womba and a group of wonderful ladies in the Middle East have an incredible ministry to ladies in the prisons, but it didn't start this way. Hear about the challenging circumstances in their ministr…

Barbie Enterline of Calvary Curriculum describes how she struggled for 40 years to memorize scripture. After attending an STS training she realized that she was not a failure. Learn how she’s applied…

Even though God has opened up exciting opportunities for online ministry, there are many people in Latin America who do not have access to online tools. Andrew recounts the sacrifices people make to …

In Part 1, Andrew and Sheryl Conrad describe their storytelling ministry in Mexico.  They relate how the COVID shut-down forced them to expand into a successful online ministry despite poor bandwidth…

When Covid closed many doors, Darlene, who has been teaching children for 49 years, opened her doors and started a children's club in the park. She shares amazing stories of children conquering fear…