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Hear the introduction and the first 2 stories from a Purim celebration at Baruch Hashem Messianic congregation in partnership with Gateway Church. All story tellers learned these Bible stories over 4 weeks and shared them with the people without looking at notes. They were trained by Bill Bjoraker and Larry Dinkins in the Simply The Story method. Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity … Simply The Story Facebook … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism Follow us on Twitter ~ Feedback ~ Facebook ~ iTunes Podcast ~ Vimeo
Hear how Bill Bjoraker and Larry Dinkins prepare 12 storytellers for the Purim celebration. Purim is a festival of victory from the book of Esther. Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity … Simply The Story Facebook … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism Follow us on Twitter ~ Feedback ~ Facebook ~ iTunes Podcast ~ Vimeo
In part 3, Pastor Steve Bruce dives into STS advanced training and describes how valuable the 2 levels of coaching are for people. Find out how well this method of coaching works in honor and shame cultures and why. Join the next advanced STS training in person at the headquarters in late June 2022. Today's show: When adaptation is best The value of learning to teach Global consistency Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity … Simply The Story Facebook … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism Follow us on Twitter ~ Feedback ~ Facebook ~ iTunes Podcast ~ Vimeo
Part 2 with Pastor Steve Bruce describes his challenges during Simply The Story trainings. It's a "hard-nosed training with a purpose." Yet, he loves STS because of their love for Scripture and now he understands why the training remains faithful to the guides. Join the next advanced STS training in person at the headquarters late June 2022. Today's show: When adaptation is best The value of learning to teach Global consistency Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity … Simply The Story Facebook … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism Follow us on Twitter ~ Feedback ~ Facebook ~ iTunes Podcast ~ Vimeo
Pastor Steve Bruce has used Simply The Story in his church for years. He shares about the struggles his church has had, the compromises he has made and the impact. STS storytellers can join the advanced training in person or online at his church January 24-26, 2022. Today's show: Age impacts flexibility Discussion style Bible studies Applying Scripture in life Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity … Simply The Story Facebook … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism Follow us on Twitter ~ Feedback ~ Facebook ~ iTunes Podcast ~ Vimeo
Larry Dinkins interviews Brian Walker, a Texas appellate court judge, who recently took Larry's orality class at Dallas Theological Seminary. Brian compares the oral teaching methods with other teaching approaches, and shares how the oral discussion components have a greater impact on issues of the heart. Today's show: Lecture vs Application Exciting Bible discussions High impact experiences Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity … Simply The Story Facebook … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism Follow us on Twitter ~ Feedback ~ Facebook ~ iTunes Podcast ~ Vimeo
Jace and Butch continue their conversation about some of the benefits of Bible Storytelling that Jace discovered through the class he attended at Dallas Theological Seminary. He comments on seeing the power of dialog in the collective study, as well as the empowerment of believers in their own individual study of the Scriptures. Today's show: Multiple generations learning together Discipleship and evangelism tool Rejection Therapy for evangelism Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity … Simply The Story Facebook … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism ... Grace Bible Church Follow us on Twitter ~ Feedback ~ Facebook ~ iTunes Podcast ~ Vimeo
Merry Christmas. Enjoy the second part of a Christmas story with Larry and Bill.
We're talking to the founders of MAX-7 unlocking Childrens Ministry resources to the world. Help Vision to keep 'Connecting Faith to Life': https://vision.org.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Merry Christmas! Larry and Bill discuss a Christmas story.
Jace, Sr. Pastor of Grace Bible Church in Dallas Texas, attended a class on Bible storytelling and Orality taught by Dr. Larry Dinkins at Dallas Theological Seminary earlier in the summer. Butch Vernon talks to Jace about how he sees Bible Storytelling being used in his ministry in the future. Today's show: Reaching mixed generations Touching the heart Stories In Sermons Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity … Simply The Story Facebook … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism Follow us on Twitter ~ Feedback ~ Facebook ~ iTunes Podcast ~ Vimeo
Once again the Lord shows us how "the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men" (Titus 2:11) when some people, like the Yanamamo, live in the most remote areas of the world. Could these people describe heaven and hell in a biblically accurate way? Today's show: Recognizing the Deciever Stones of Fire in Heaven? Light Exposes Evil Works Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity … Simply The Story Facebook … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism I Can See the Shore & Growing Up Yanomamö Today: By Faith, Not by Sight & Malcus Spiritual Warfare in the Amazon Jungle Follow us on Twitter ~ Feedback ~ Facebook ~ iTunes Podcast ~ Vimeo
Michael Dawson describes how Gospel music gets pitted against demonic chants. Which one wins and why? Hear how one Yanamamo witch doctor had to decide whether to follow the God of justice and love or live in hell. Today's show: The Power of Gospel Music Choose this day…. Yanamamos in Amazon of Venezuela Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity … Simply The Story Facebook … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism I Can See the Shore & Growing Up Yanomamö Today: By Faith, Not by Sight & Malcus Spiritual Warfare in the Amazon Jungle Follow us on Twitter ~ Feedback ~ Facebook ~ iTunes Podcast ~ Vimeo
Ever wonder how "the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men" in Titus 2:11 when some people live in the most remote areas of the world? Michael Dawson sheds tremendous insights to how God reveals Himself among different people groups. What does "Pokemon" have to do with the Yanamamo? How does that light in a believer impact the demons? Today's show: Pokemon Insight Same Spirits Worldwide? Believer to Shaman Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity … Simply The Story Facebook … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism I Can See the Shore & Growing Up Yanomamö Today: By Faith, Not by Sight & Malcus Spiritual Warfare in the Amazon Jungle Follow us on Twitter ~ Feedback ~ Facebook ~ iTunes Podcast ~ Vimeo
We're talking about the global ministry of Logosdor and a unique way farmers are funding the Gospel. Help Vision to keep 'Connecting Faith to Life': https://vision.org.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michael Dawson, born and raised among the Yanamamo in Venezuela, introduces us to his family and the Yanamamo. He describes the impact of God's Story: From Creation to Eternity among this very remote people group. Incredibly, more have accepted Christ in the past 10 years than 50 years combined! Today's show: Yanamamo Paradise? Spirit of the Rainforest Shamans and Daily Contact with Spirits Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity … Simply The Story Facebook … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism I Can See the Shore & Growing Up Yanomamö Today: By Faith, Not by Sight & Malcus Follow us on Twitter ~ Feedback ~ Facebook ~ iTunes Podcast ~ Vimeo
Drew's final episode about his time in Mozambique, the impact on those in country, and the value orality had on his own personal philosophy. He describes how the process of Simply The Story provides an incredible humanizing process giving value to every participant. Today's show: Valuing the Participant Does the Method Uphold the Word? Removing Barriers to Ministry Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity … Simply The Story Facebook … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism Follow us on Twitter ~ Feedback ~ Facebook ~ iTunes Podcast ~ Vimeo
Teachers of the Bible desire to keep accuracy to the Scriptures. Can this accuracy be kept when people are discussing a Bible story or passage? Yes! But how? Drew describes the process of people staying true to the Word, the value of silence, and the reaction of the people. Today's show: Staying Accurate Value of Stories and Transferable Process Ministry That Multiplies (MTM) Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity … Simply The Story Facebook … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism Follow us on Twitter ~ Feedback ~ Facebook ~ iTunes Podcast ~ Vimeo
Can an oral communicator in remote areas of Mozambique enjoy the same training and understanding of Scripture as literate learners in the USA? What if these oral learners have no access to commentaries? Drew continues sharing about the barriers and struggles he encountered in missions, along with the successes and discoveries using STS with oral learners. Today's show: Barriers People May Have Value of Stories and Transferable Process Oral Learning vs Commentaries Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity … Simply The Story Facebook … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism Follow us on Twitter ~ Feedback ~ Facebook ~ iTunes Podcast ~ Vimeo
Drew shares his disappointment trying to reach Mozambicans with the Gospel using traditional seminary trained methods. After an emergency evacuation, Drew discovers orality, receives training, and implements what he learns. Hear how it changed his ministry. Today's show: Bible stories in USA vs. Mozambique Prolific Reader vs Oral Learner Challenges with Paradigm Shifts Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity … Simply The Story Facebook … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism Follow us on Twitter ~ Feedback ~ Facebook ~ iTunes Podcast ~ Vimeo
Oct 17 Sunday PM Missions The Childrens Ministry and Bus Mission Lesson 2 How to reach Children
Butch and Andrea share about their experience with Robby Dilmore, host of The Christian Car Guy and Kingdom Pursuits on the Truth Network. They also give some final thoughts on their discussion of the Bronze Serpent from Numbers 21:4-9. Today's show: Feedback needed Bronze Serpent final thoughts STS on Radio Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity … Simply The Story Facebook … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism Follow us on Twitter ~ Feedback ~ Facebook ~ iTunes Podcast ~ Vimeo
Oct 10 Sunday PM Missions The Childrens Ministry and Bus Mission Lesson 2 How to reach Children
Did the Israelites really repent? What does a snake on a rod have to do with Jesus? Butch, Andrea, and Robby Dilmore, host of The Christian Car Guy and Kingdom Pursuits on the Truth Network, continue their discussion of the Bronze Serpent Bible story. Refer to Numbers 21:4-9. Today's show: Walking in the snake pit Trusting God Repentance and consequences Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity … Simply The Story Facebook … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism Follow us on Twitter ~ Feedback ~ Facebook ~ iTunes Podcast ~ Vimeo
Oct 3 Sunday PM Missions The Childrens Ministry and Bus Mission Lesson 1 How to reach Children
Robby Dilmore, host of The Christian Car Guy and Kingdom Pursuits on the Truth Network, enjoys a live call-in show and discussion of the Bronze Serpent Bible story with Butch and Andrea. Refer to Numbers 21:4-9. Today's show: Speaking Against Leaders Leaders Doing their Best Israelites Learn from their Parents Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity … Simply The Story Facebook … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism Follow us on Twitter ~ Feedback ~ Facebook ~ iTunes Podcast ~ Vimeo
Part 2 with Su Kim, who took a class by Dr. Larry Dinkins at Dallas Theological Seminary and discovers the power of Bible stories and deep discussion. There is no junior Holy Spirit for children. Su challenges pastors and the academics saying, "If it's good enough for Jesus, it's good enough for us." Today's show: Children find depth in the Word Valuing others in the teaching process Postmodern communication Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity … Simply The Story Facebook … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism Follow us on Twitter ~ Feedback ~ Facebook ~ iTunes Podcast ~ Vimeo
Su Kim, a highly educated pastor, audits a class by Dr. Larry Dinkins at Dallas Theological Seminary and discovers the power of narrative theology, preaching with Biblical stories, and the Hebraic roots of discussing Scripture. For all ages and education, people wonderfully discover more new treasures in the Bible. Today's show: Engaging all ages Working with the current generation Narrative apologetics Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity … Simply The Story Facebook … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism Follow us on Twitter ~ Feedback ~ Facebook ~ iTunes Podcast ~ Vimeo
How does the church body reach those who refuse to come to church? How does our value system of giftings compare to God's value system? This eye opening conversation could help us all value the giftings of people, even if they don't know Christ. Today's show: God's value system Reaching non-believers New seasons of life Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity … Simply The Story Facebook … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism Follow us on Twitter ~ Feedback ~ Facebook ~ iTunes Podcast ~ Vimeo
Saying goodbye to a ministry you love can be heart wrenching. God moved Tami into a new season and she describes the impact. During this time of transition God was also moving on her husband's heart through God's Story: From Creation to Eternity. Today's show: Discussion style teaching Sabbaticals and the benefits God's Story: From Creation to Eternity Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity … Simply The Story Facebook … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism Follow us on Twitter ~ Feedback ~ Facebook ~ iTunes Podcast ~ Vimeo
Tami describes how her husband once refused to hear about Jesus and what caused him to finally listen to Bible stories. She shares that STS taught her about the deep relationships in the global body of Christ, good listening skills, and listening to the heart. Today's show: Respectful communication The Chosen Active listening Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity … Simply The Story Facebook … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism Follow us on Twitter ~ Feedback ~ Facebook ~ iTunes Podcast ~ Vimeo
In Part 2 of Academic Orality, Butch and Larry discuss Secondary Orality and how electronic media affects modern culture using The Ark and the Creation Museum as examples. They share how discussion helps participants to understand the accurate meaning of the story as well as to make personal applications. Today's show: The screen time and youth Google's impact on reading Secondary Orality Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity … Simply The Story Facebook … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism Follow us on Twitter ~ Feedback ~ Facebook ~ iTunes Podcast ~ Vimeo
Orality is often presented as a tool for people with low literacy skills. But what happens when Orality meets Seminary? Butch Vernon and Larry Dinkins discuss the graduate class that they are teaching at Dallas Theological Seminary, and they relate how they lay an academic, apologetic foundation for teaching by oral methods. Today's show: Overview of DTS orality class Teaching students the practicality of orality Secondary Orality Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity … Simply The Story Facebook … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism Follow us on Twitter ~ Feedback ~ Facebook ~ iTunes Podcast ~ Vimeo
This podcast with Pastor Dave Johnson of Calvary Chapel Old Towne will have you laughing at some points as he shares about the pot holes and the elephant herds. You will also be deeply touched in another part as Dave gives the testimony of a blind student that graduated from an Oral Bible School. Today's show: Leadership Development Invitation to Visit Refugee Camps Travel Adventures in Uganda Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity … Simply The Story Facebook … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism Follow us on Twitter ~ Feedback ~ Facebook ~ iTunes Podcast ~ Vimeo
Today Bob Lee and Phillip talked about Bible Quizzing (huh?), how to integrate all departments into Children’s Ministry, ALL of the different roles it takes to make a quality Children’s Ministry happen and then...
Pastor Dave Johnson from Calvary Chapel Old Towne describes a major move of God among the refugees in Uganda and Kenya. The number of STS Oral Bible Schools are spreading rapidly. Hear how the Bible impacts theology, doctrines and villages. Today's show: Training Center in Adjumani Being Ready In Season and Out of Season All Ages Learning Bible Together Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity … Simply The Story Facebook … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism Follow us on Twitter ~ Feedback ~ Facebook ~ iTunes Podcast ~ Vimeo
Pastor Dave Johnson shares his heart to equip the church body and discipleship. In the midst of implementing this desire, he explains the dynamics of transitioning from a missions pastor to the senior pastor during the covid lockdown. We also hear how this mid-sized church has grown spiritually over the past year. Today's show: Healthy Pastoral and Leadership Transition Marriages Healed Preparing a Healthy Church for Building Closures Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity … Simply The Story Facebook … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism Follow us on Twitter ~ Feedback ~ Facebook ~ iTunes Podcast ~ Vimeo
For many years people have been taught to study narrative passages the same as non-narrative portions of the Bible. Butch discusses how stories in scripture can be studied using different tools and processes with depth and understanding. He points out how the story can lose its power and beauty if it is dissected into minute pieces of information. Today's show: The beauty of story Genres in Scripture Telling good stories Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity … Simply The Story Facebook … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism Follow us on Twitter ~ Feedback ~ Facebook ~ iTunes Podcast ~ Vimeo
Training a child in the way he should go, takes time and teaching. Rachel shares the hard struggles of having a child that lied, confessions of an older child, and building a good name. Every parent has access to the same life manual, the Bible, and can implement these easy and creative ideas. Hear the impact the children have on others. Today's show: Nuts and Bolts character development Children go for hours in Bible study! Hands busy, mind engaged. Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism Follow us on Twitter ~ YouTube ~ Facebook ~ iTunes Podcast ~ Vimeo Photo thanks to Sarah Pflug
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 life, not just in school. Hear the amazing ways her children respond to God's promptings. Today's show: Children praying specific prayers Character issues in kids Sibling interaction with Matthew 18 Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism Follow us on Twitter ~ YouTube ~ Facebook ~ iTunes Podcast ~ Vimeo Photo courtesy of Brodie Vissers.
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 narrative with Jewish people. The experience and studies that these 3 men have, runs wide. If you're wondering whether oral methods or STS might work in your region, this podcast is worth the listen. Today's show: Bible stories with Israelites Orality among Animists Thai Buddhists respond to Bible narrative Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism … Larry Dinkins … Bill Bjoraker Follow us on Twitter ~ YouTube ~ Facebook ~ iTunes Podcast ~ Vimeo
As our churches fully open and with a majority of adults vaccinated, what is happening with children's ministry? How are churches handling ministry to children this summer and what are some good ideas for safe, effective ministry to families this summer? Moody Bible Institute Professor Elizabeth Smith has a pulse on children's ministry and she joined Ken and Deb to share her thoughts on this important ministry in the church. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 the Bible in their every day marketplace adventures. Hear how this deep dive into Biblical storying improved marriages as well! Today's show: Understanding the Shema Application of "The Chosen" Scripture Everywhere! Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism … Larry Dinkins … Bill Bjoraker Follow us on Twitter ~ YouTube ~ Facebook ~ iTunes Podcast ~ Vimeo
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 greater ministry she describes how storytelling the Bible has expanded her ministry even with her grandchildren. Today's show: Sit for Retirement? No way! Working with People in Grace Working through Hard Parts Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism Follow us on Twitter ~ YouTube ~ Facebook ~ iTunes Podcast ~ Vimeo
We take some time this week to celebrate Children's Ministry in the life of the church with our Children's Director Susan Winter, and reflect on her time in ministry as she prepares for retirement and a new chapter in life.
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 Timor to the jungles of Thailand. Now Carolyn offers the same opportunities to others to expand their ministries. Today's show: Caretaker's Struggle with Dimentia Bible Stories in Everyday Life Working through Hard Parts Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God's Story: From Creation to Eternity … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism Follow us on Twitter ~ YouTube ~ Facebook ~ iTunes Podcast ~ Vimeo
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 her children, who are also involved in ministry, encouraged pastors and leaders. Today’s show: How we spend our time Children encourage leaders in the Word Bible school director impacted Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s Story: From Creation to Eternity … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism Follow us on Twitter ~ YouTube ~ Facebook ~ iTunes Podcast ~ Vimeo
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 and 2 communities respond to God’s Word. Today’s show: STS Impact Report Man Celebrates 2 Births in 1 Day Solar Audio Players Play the Word. Links … Simply the Story … Upcoming workshops … God’s Story: From Creation to Eternity … Moment for Eternity - Training for Evangelism Follow us on Twitter ~ YouTube ~ Facebook ~ iTunes Podcast ~ Vimeo
Meet entrepreneur, family man, corporate chaplain and all-around good guy, Cary Cubitt. When we decided to make this podcast about the people who make life great here on the Gulf Coast, this is exactly what we had in mind!
Meet entrepreneur, family man, corporate chaplain and all-around good guy, Cary Cubitt. When we decided to make this podcast about the people who make life great here on the Gulf Coast, this is exactly what we had in mind!