Storytelling basics

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Then he called the crowd to him and said to them, "Listen and understand: it is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but it is what comes out of the mouth that defiles."

Matthew 15:10-11 NRSV

Matthew 15:10-20, 21-28

Mat 15:10-20, 21-28

Saying

Healing of Canaanite Woman's Daughter

Audio Telling

Story in Episodes

Audio Commentary

Written Commentary

Click "Audio Telling" to hear Tom Boomershine tell the story.

Click "Story in Episodes" to see the story arranged in episodes. This makes the story easier to learn and will be useful as you listen to Tom's commentary.

Click "Audio Commentary" for a discussion of historical background, suggestions for learning the story by heart, and tips for telling it effectively.

Click "Written Commentary" to download a PDF of a storytelling commentary written by Thomas E. Boomershine, PhD.

Click "Digital Presentation" to download a PDF of slides to build worship presentations based on GoTell graphics (selected stories only).

For technical information about how to use the site, click here.

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