Best Dorothymiller Podcasts (2025)

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HPP0350 Equipping Others 18:48

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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. By getting feedback from other experienced storytellers, Mark hopes to equip people. Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s Story: From Cr…

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HPP0349 Hospice Chaplain Shares Purpose, part 2 18:07

7d ago18:07

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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. Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s S…

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HPP0348 Retired Pastor Finds STS, part 1 16:34

14d ago16:34

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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. L…

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HPP0347 Dad's Understanding and Influence. 24:31

22d ago24:31

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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. Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s Story: From Creation to Eternity … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism F…

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HPP0346 Carl PaulSilaPT2 96kbps 20:28

29d ago20:28

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

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HPP0345 Paul and Silas Part 1. 17:53

1M ago17:53

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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? Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s Story: From Creation to Eternity … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism Follow us on Twitter ~ Feedback ~ Fa…

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HPP344 People LOVE Stories. Give them the Best Story EVER! 20:11

1M ago20:11

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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. Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops ……

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HPP343 Sharing Bible Stories Everywhere 22:49

2M ago22:49

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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. Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … G…

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HPP342 Literacy and Orality 21:05

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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. Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s Story: From Creation to Eternity…

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HPP341 From A Teacher to a Missionary 23:40

2M ago23:40

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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 heart as she aims to serve until 95! Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s Story: From Creation to Eternity … Moment for Eternity - Trainin…

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HPP0329 Fifty-five years in Missions! 24:43

2M ago24:43

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Why would an experienced missionary from Brazil come to an STS training? Darrel Haworth wanted to find ways to do evangelism in natural and fun ways. When Darrel preaches using stories, pastors say the kids do not have to leave. Using STS from the pulpit and a sample story. Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s Story: From Creation t…

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HPP0340 Fishing for Coins? Part 2 22:31

2M ago22:31

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Butch Vernon leads the 2nd part of the Bible story about the Temple Tax during an STS training. What makes fishing for coins so fascinating? 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 Y…

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HPP0339 Temple Tax at what Age? 23:12

3M ago23:12

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Simply The Story instructor, Butch Vernon, leads a Bible story during an STS training. Learn how Jesus and Peter respond differently to the question "Doesn't your master pay tribute?" Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s Story: From Creation to Eternity … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism Follow us on Twitter ~ Feedback …

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HPP338 Knowing His Gifts 27:48

3M ago27:48

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Andrew shares why he attends advanced training often. He also shares his heart regarding what the Lord is doing with his family and recovering addicts in Mexico. 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 Po…

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HPP0337 A Bible Story by a 14 Year Old. 22:26

3M ago22:26

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If your pastor said a 14 year old was coming to preach, what would you think? Hear one of the STS students practice his story and see what people glean from God's Word. 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 ~ iT…

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HPP0336 Ministry Transformation, part 2 18:35

3M ago18:35

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Tim and Susie Brown dive deeper into how storytelling has revolutionized their pastoral training, especially through learning Bible stories from Acts and exploring different cultural contexts. They share how orality transformed their ministry, moving away from Western Bible study methods to a more context-focused, Spirit-guided approach where anyon…

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HPP0335 Experience Impacts Training 18:38

4M ago18:38

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Tim and Susie Brown share their transformative journey through their experience with Simply The Story (STS), starting with Dorothy in Hemet to training others with orality methods. They discuss the power of memorizing and internalizing stories, highlighting key stories that have made an impact in various cultural contexts. Links: Simply the Story ……

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HPP0334 Easily Replicable 21:18

4M ago21:18

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T.J. shares how easily it is for those who receive Bible stories to replicate those passages to others. T.J. also describes the beauty of advanced training, even though he had hesitations. Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s Story: From Creation to Eternity … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism Follow us on Twitter ~ Feed…

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HPP0333 Natural and Effective 16:31

4M ago16:31

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T.J. has long worked for Navigators. When he first heard about Bible stories he thought nothing of it. Hear how his opinion changed. 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 ~…

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HPP0332 God's Story & AI 25:36

4M ago25:36

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For fun we submitted the God's Story: From Creation to Eternity script into an artificial intelligence podcast creation program. You will be amazed by the accuracy and conversation as these AI voices explore the panorama of the Bible. Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s Story: From Creation to Eternity … Moment for Eternity - Train…

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HPP0331 Simply The Story in Israel 19:51

4M ago19:51

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Miriam teaches English as a second language in Israel and STS has helped! She says that she has attended many conferences, some have valuable materials and some have good table fellowship. At the STS trainings she has found both valuable materials and good fellowship. Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s Story: From Creation to Eter…

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HPP0330 Practicing STS with an Epistle 20:16

5M ago20:16

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Listen in as the STS process is applied to Galatians 1:6-9 in a short 20 minute model. Children and adults enjoy digging into this story together at a Simply The Story training. 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…

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HPP0328 Looking towards 2025 20:23

5M ago20:23

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Final episode with Butch, Andrea and Dan who look forward to more of God's guidance for 2025. Specific links mentioned in this podcast: 296 Bible stories for STS Oral Bible Schools: https://simplythestory.org/index.php/oral-bible-school-obs/oral-bible-school/oral-bible-schools-what-why?highlight=WzI5Nl0= Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops…

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HPP0327 More of God's Goodness 23:30

5M ago23:30

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Butch, Andrea and Dan continue to reflect on God's goodness for 2024 and begin to share some thoughts about 2025. Specific links mentioned in this podcast: Moment For Eternity (STS Evangelism Training): https://simplythestory.org/m4e Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s Story: From Creation to Eternity … Moment for Eternity - Traini…

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HPP0326 Reflecting on God's Goodness 22:37

6M ago22:37

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Butch, Andrea and Dan reflect on God's goodness for 2024. Specific links mentioned in this podcast: Brooke Pernice, blind from birth, sees the Lord in amazing ways. https://heartpocket.libsyn.com/hpp0317-part-of-the-fall-or-a-blessing https://heartpocket.libsyn.com/hpp0318-from-correctness-to-compassion https://heartpocket.libsyn.com/gifted-song-wr…

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HPP0325 Going Slowly Down the Path 18:48

6M ago18:48

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Butch and Steve reflect on the power of taking time to carefully walk through Scripture, as seen in a story with the Gideons where a simple question revealed deeper insights. Steve highlights the effectiveness of STS for equipping laypeople, including tradesmen, especially in a post-COVID world where church ministry must extend beyond traditional w…

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HPP0324 A Christmas Story STS Style 30:45

6M ago30:45

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Enjoy this Christmas Story.By Heart Pocket Podcast

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HPP0323 Seminary and Oral Tools 18:05

6M ago18:05

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The power of Scripture is not diminished by people's disbelief; the Holy Spirit works through the Word itself, regardless of how it's received. Both Steve and Butch share their surprise at how people engage deeply with Scripture through STS. They also reflect on the gap in seminary training for oral learners. Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming work…

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HPP0322 Pastor Steve's STS Journey 19:42

7M ago19:42

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Steve reflects on his early involvement with inductive Bible studies oral style over 12 years ago, beginning with a transformative training in South Carolina. Initially skeptical, he was drawn to STS by how the leaders listened and responded to the issues. Steve finds that STS helps people engage with Scripture in a deeper, more personal way. Links…

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HPP321 From Mozambique to the Recovery Center 19:57

7M ago19:57

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After returning from Mozambique, Sharon embraced her new role at Sacred Grounds Ministry, where she uses Bible studies STS style in various ministries, including a recovery center. Her time in Mozambique has also led to new God's Story language translations and outreach opportunities. Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s Story: From…

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HPP0320 Job Hunting with God 16:45

7M ago16:45

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Sharon’s decision to change jobs in order to pursue her growing passion for storytelling the scriptures has led to incredible opportunities, including a three-week trip to Brazil. Through her journey, she has seen the power of storytelling impacting hearts. Hear the result of one powerful moment on a financial decision of one woman. Links: Simply t…

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Gifted Song Writer and Singer 27:32

7M ago27:32

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In this final part with Brooke, she surprises us with her other gifts. This incredibly gifted woman shares one of the songs she wrote ”Light of the Saviour“ and describes how she created curriculum in song. Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s Story: From Creation to Eternity … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism Follow us…

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HPP0318 From Correctness to Compassion 18:24

7M ago18:24

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Part 2 with Brooke as she passionately exclaims that political correctness does not equal Christian compassion or courtesy. Why not? Find out how she uses STS to quickly create a bond of trust and enhance camaraderie. Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s Story: From Creation to Eternity … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelis…

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HPP0317 Part of the fall or a blessing? 24:29

8M ago24:29

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This 3 part series will amaze you! Blind from birth, Brooke describes how Simply The Story can change a person’s perspective. She discovered a tool that can work with the blind community and her path has not been easy. Hear how she’s broken through some political correctness to bring the truth to her community. Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming wo…

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HPP0316 From Dry to Cry 18:48

8M ago18:48

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Part 2 with missionary to Mexico, Andrew, as he discusses the STS Oral Bible School that has started in the West, the challenges and the blessings. What brought this man from teaching in dry ways to now teaching in ways that cause him to cry? Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s Story: From Creation to Eternity … Moment for Eternity…

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HPP0315 Discipling Those in Recovery 20:33

8M ago20:33

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Seasoned missionaries Andrew and his wife Sheryl have been discipling men and women after they leave the rehab center with great success. What they do may 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 ~ iT…

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HPP314 Shifting Mindsets 16:26

8M ago16:26

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Lori says Simply The Story is a mindset switch. Find out why she chose this route as a seasoned teacher. Also learn more tips that Lori uses to help children discover how to apply the Bible to their own lives. Her Sunday school class started with 2 children and now has 12-16 children. Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s Story: From…

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HPP313 There’s No Junior Holy Spirit 19:01

9M ago19:01

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Lori uses Simply The Story with women and children. She’s amazed at their responses, and she also understands how to adapt the questions for children. Hear her tips on what she does that give these pint size adults an opportunity to dig into the Bible. Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s Story: From Creation to Eternity … Moment fo…

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HPP312 Relational Success 20:51

9M ago20:51

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We have had a glimpse into Larry’s memory techniques and systems, but for what purpose does he do all this? In this final podcast, hear this seasoned missionary and Dallas Theological Phd graduate’s heart and passion to help the younger generations grow in the Lord. Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s Story: From Creation to Eterni…

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HPP311 How Can Space Help Us Remember the Bible? 22:57

9M ago22:57

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Larry continues equipping us with the skills to remember scripture. In part 2 of this 3 part series we learn about the importance of a robust review system. We also test Larry’s recall from random parts of the Bible. See how well he does. Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s Story: From Creation to Eternity … Moment for Eternity - T…

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HPP310 Eighty Thousand Viewers in 3 Months? 18:40

9M ago18:40

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Why did Larry DInkins’ Youtube video hit 80,000 viewers in 3 months? Even though Larry utilizes transferable memory skills, he still defaults to learning Bible stories with actions and expressions the STS way. The top of his list, staying accurate to the Word of God. This series of 3 podcasts will encourage you that remembering Scripture is not as …

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HPP309 The Gospel is Not in Chains 23:27

10M ago23:27

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Bryan and Ami continue with incredible testimonies of changed lives from engaging others in God’s Word. They also give us a sneak peak in to their future to the unreached. 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 ~…

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HPP308 New Wine Skins 18:01

10M ago18:01

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Bryan and Ami Thompson share how God healed Bryan of cancer and their call to reach the lost. Walk the path with us as we openly express the joys and pains of moving on in ministry. As Bryan shared, “It’s a good thing when God is leading people for His glory.” Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s Story: From Creation to Eternity … M…

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HPP307 Reinvent The Wheel? 22:43

10M ago22:43

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Carol faced the choice to reinvent the wheel or learn from experts. STS works with leaders all over the world and she describes the training as a learning laboratory. Carol, a retired teacher, shares some things she’s learned. Part 2 of 2. Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s Story: From Creation to Eternity … Moment for Eternity - …

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HPP306 Literates Reaching Oral Learners 19:02

10M ago19:02

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Carol learned oral methods years ago but applied literate preparations. Recognizing the key areas that impacted her ability to reach oral learners, she adjusted. 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 Po…

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HPP305 Experienced Children’s Teacher Speaks. 26:44

11M ago26:44

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Probably one of the few people in America with more than 50 years teaching children, Darlene gives insights into where children’s ministry is going and what works with kids. Part 2 of a 2 part series. Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s Story: From Creation to Eternity … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism Follow us on Tw…

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HPP304 More than 50 Years With Children’s Ministry 21:45

11M ago21:45

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Darlene has more than 50 years leading children’s ministry with tremendous success. Anyone in leading kids or wanting to do Sunday school with children should hear this podcast and the next. Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s Story: From Creation to Eternity … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism Follow us on Twitter ~ Fe…

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HPP303 Mexico Missionary Shares Sweet Fellowship 16:48

11M ago16:48

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Denise uses STS effectively among indigenous people groups in Mexico. However, her training has been much more than information. She describes it as sweet fellowship and a worthwhile retreat. Part 2 of a 2 parts series. Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s Story: From Creation to Eternity … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangel…

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HPP302 Indigenous Peoples in Mexico 18:38

11M ago18:38

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From Morocco to the indigenous people of Mexico, Denise has found Bible stories with discussion to be highly effective. First training gives skills, second training provides confidence. Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s Story: From Creation to Eternity … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism Follow us on Twitter ~ Feedbac…

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HPP301 Retired and Ministering All Over the World 20:16

11M ago20:16

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This retired couple says they are very relaxed as they minister to soldiers, grand children, with the Billy Graham rapid response team, Samaritan's Purse and more! Wow what energy and even better, the responses from people. Links: Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s Story: From Creation to Eternity … Moment for Eternity - Training for Eva…