HPP0420 Train the Brain

The group discusses Samuel's assumption that Eliab must be God's chosen king. They reflect on God's reminder that people judge by outward appearance, while God sees the heart. Even an experienced, faithful person like Samuel still has things to learn. The conversation emphasizes that human senses and first impressions can mislead, while God's perspective reaches beyond appearance to character and purpose.   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 ~ God's Story Youtube

John shares how he has grown as a result of his failures. Those learning opportunities have hit home and in ministry. This podcast gets up close and personal and could help encourage us all.   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 ~ God's Story Youtube  

Many people struggle to train the brain to learn Scripture. John realized if he had been a believer for so long, and knew the Bible as he did, how long would newer believers take to begin to eat meat? When he heard about STS, that lead to a partnership with Grow Mongolia.   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 ~ God's Story Youtube

John grew up in Mongolia with a mixture of shaman, Buddhism and atheism. When he heard about Jesus, something did not make sense. What finally caught his attention? Now John shares the Lord with others whenever he can and has a passion for Mongolians around the world.   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 ~ God's Story Youtube

Samuel's two evil sons judging Israel have a choice to do what is right. Their character shows, and the elders then ask for a King instead. Yet this isn't the first time a judge appointed sons and the sons have done badly.  In today's discussion, we find a difference in how God handles boths situations. We dive into the applications of how a person's actions affect others. 1 Samuel 8:1-10   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 ~ God's Story Youtube

Samuel's sons, that he appointed to judge Israel, chose to be greedy and judged unrighteously. Now the elders of Israel are asking for a king instead of Samuel's two evil sons. Hear the discussion as the people wrestle with these two wrongs. What to do? 1 Samuel 8:1-10 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 ~ God's Story Youtube  

  Our final episode for season 8 of Heart Pocket Podcast. We wanted to share a special 2 part series on the persecuted church from Africa and Asia before starting season 9. Feel free to watch the video on our YouTube station, which has subtitles.   Part 2: How does persecution impact the youth? People who don't know God are going to do ungodly actions, from drugs, which is a gateway to the spiritual world, to killing others. Satan wants the next generation.   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 ~ God's Story Youtube  

Thank you to all our listeners for a wonderful 8 seasons of Heart Pocket Podcast. We wanted to share a special 2 part series on the persecuted church from Africa and Asia. This may be hard to understand, so feel free to watch the video on our YouTube station, which has subtitles.   Part 1: Persecution goes beyond jail and just the Christian. It impacts the family, including the children. In some places big gatherings can no longer take place. This movement is spreading to countries that once experienced freedoms. Be vigilant and pray.   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 ~ God's Story Youtube  

Butch continues the story discussion of God talking with Joshua that should encourage all of us to be strong and very courageous regardless of the circumstances.   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 ~ God's Story Youtube

Years after God promised the land to Abraham and his descendants of the promise, Joshua stands at the edge of this promise. Hear the discussion as Butch guides this alumni storytelling group to discover what God commands Joshua as he prepares to lead the Israelites.   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 ~ God's Story Youtube