Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone How to Become a Master Storyteller with Shane Sooter
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Oct 14, 2025 In this engaging discussion, filmmaker and creative consultant Shane Sooter, founder of City on a Hill Productions, shares his insights on storytelling in ministry. He emphasizes that stories resonate deeply, echoing the gospel and enhancing sermons. Shane reveals practical tips for pastors, including how to structure messages with setups and payoffs, and the importance of captivating opening lines. He also discusses rituals to spark creativity and the benefits of unstructured thinking and walking. Discover how these storytelling techniques can transform your communication!
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Story As A Universal Language
- Story is a universal, God-given language wired into human hearts.
- Great stories resonate because they reflect the gospel's pursuit and redemption.
Kingdom Life Changed His Walk
- Shane's Kingdom Life series surprised him with authentic, non-showy miracles and healings.
- The experience transformed his relationship with God, marriage, and parenting.
The Hero's Journey Points To Gospel
- Joseph Campbell's hero's journey shows recurring story patterns across cultures.
- Shane argues those patterns point to one divine story: God's pursuit and redemption of mankind.