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Trust the Story

LaNette Thompson (2016)
"God uses stories to change lives. Faithfully told biblical stories cross the barriers of intercultural communication to change the lives of both teller and hearer. Powerful cultural and familial stories shape our lives and help define our values and worldview...…
Richard
June 7, 2023
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Translating the Bible into Action

How the Bible can be Relevant in all Languages and Cultures
Margaret Hill, Harriet Hill (2022)
Second Edition (2022) When Jesus was born to Mary, God “translated” himself into our human world. This act of God’s translation continues today wherever the gospel is expressed, in each language and lived out in each culture that makes up…
Richard
June 18, 2022
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That Reminds Me of a Story

Podcast exploring emerging trends in orality and the communication of the gospel
That Reminds Me of a Story is a new podcast, hosted by Don Barger and Grant Lovejoy, exploring emerging trends in orality and the communication of the gospel. It answers common questions about the orality movement. The goal of the…
Richard
January 10, 2022
Bible StorytellingChildren

God’s Big Story

God’s Big Story helps primary-age children learn Bible stories and uncover the underlying message of redemption and restoration, even if they can’t read or write. This fun program consists of a series of illustrated cards, along with a parent’s/teacher’s guide…
Richard
November 2, 2019
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StoryHands

Simple henna patterns designed to share stories of faith
You will find a variety of simple henna designs that illustrate a variety of Bible stories and Scripture passages that highlight God's deep and abiding love for women in a way that is clear, simple and easy to replicate. You…
Richard
October 7, 2019
Bible Storytelling

Storyweavers Global

Storyweaving is natural, simple, relational and anyone can use it - anywhere. Storyweavers Global gives training on how to weave Bible stories into natural conversation, starting with "your story", then moving to "God's story" (a story from the Bible). Having…
Richard
January 28, 2019
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KIDStory

A Program of Kids Around the World
KIDStory relies on Jesus’ method of teaching through telling stories combined with interactive experiences and meaningful discussions. These skills are culturally universal and fun to learn and share with others. This makes KIDStory accessible and easily reproducible (for partners) both…
Richard
October 7, 2018
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Building Bridges to Oral Cultures

Journeys among the Least-Reached
Carla Bowman, Jim Bowman (2017)
Building Bridges to Oral Cultures narrates with chronological and adventurous detail, an extraordinary journey that began for Jim and Carla Bowman in the early 80s with a passion to share the Good News with a handful of the least-reached, indigenous…
Richard
October 7, 2018