Pastor Rod, along with many, struggle to memorize Scripture. Yet after an STS training he now has large chunks of Bible in his head. Orality also encourages communal learning. With STS all ages can learn the Bible in-depth together. Links:

Pastor's Perspectives, part 1.

11 days ago 17m 54s

Two pastors discuss their hesitations and surprises after attending an STS orality training. Both learn the value of discussion which dives deep into God's Word. They also see value in what happens afterward, people leave thinking about the Bi

Who is Luke?

18 days ago 18m 8s

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

How to Disciple?

25 days ago 18m 8s

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:

Seeing and Sharing the Beauty of God.

Apr 9th, 2024 16m 47s

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 Sc

A Daughter's Influence.

Apr 2nd, 2024 27m 10s

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 regardin

STS Training, Which to Choose?

Mar 26th, 2024 18m 18s

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 … Upc

From Taiwan to Impacted Ministry

Mar 19th, 2024 21m 22s

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 Cr

Information Verses Application

Mar 12th, 2024 21m 49s

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.

Marxists and Islam?

Mar 5th, 2024 33m 32s

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

Kick Back and Enjoy the Learning

Feb 27th, 2024 17m 43s

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 lear

Give The People Chocolate!

Feb 20th, 2024 23m 18s

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

Depth and Power in the Word

Feb 13th, 2024 22m 29s

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 Sto

STS, EMDC and the Streets

Feb 6th, 2024 22m 20s

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. L

STS, Oral Hermeneutics, and Ethiopia

Jan 30th, 2024 23m 11s

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

Real Life and Raw

Jan 23rd, 2024 26m 57s

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. Li

Shy and new storyteller?

Jan 16th, 2024 23m 23s

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 …

God's Story Launchings, Powerful!

Jan 9th, 2024 24m 55s

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 ov

Finding a Diamond, part 1

Jan 2nd, 2024 18m 7s

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

Don't Judge a Training by Its Rumors.

Dec 26th, 2023 24m 40s

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 co

Where are the Pastors? Children Leading the Way?

Dec 19th, 2023 16m 20s

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 lan

Church Outside the Building? How can this be?

Dec 12th, 2023 16m 20s

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

Hidden Laborers in the Harvest Field

Dec 5th, 2023 22m 56s

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 challeng

Equipping People, establishing Oral Bible Schools, and Developing Leaders

Nov 28th, 2023 20m 26s

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 …

Cross Cultural Church Planting and Missions: Oral Bible Schools and Prisons.

Nov 21st, 2023 18m 26s

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