Moral Compromise - Proverbs 2:16-22 | January 9, 2026
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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Alyssa Bream as they explore how wisdom guards our purity and protects us from moral compromise through Proverbs 2:16-22. Scripture Focus: Proverbs 2:16-22 - How wisdom protects us from temptations that destroy reputations, marriages, and futures. In This Episode: How integrity creates momentum and right choices lead to more right choices Why moral compromise begins with small, unwise decisions, not one big mistake The slippery slope: how small compromises lose sensitivity to God's voice Seeing long-term consequences through wisdom's...
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Trust, Worry, and the Golden Rule - Matthew 6:25–7:14 | January 8, 2026
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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Alyssa Bream as they explore Jesus's teachings on trust, anxiety, and the Golden Rule. This conversation examines the difference between worry and clinical anxiety, why the Golden Rule is more complex than we think, and how slowing down enables kingdom-first living. Scripture Focus: Matthew 6:25-7:12 - Jesus's Sermon on the Mount teachings on worry, trust in God's provision, and the Golden Rule. In This Episode: How worry reveals misplaced trust and functions as "imagining the future without God in it" Distinguishing between clinical...
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Secret and Sincere - Matthew 6:1-24 | January 7, 2026
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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream for today's episode of One Single Story as they explore the challenges of performance-driven religion and how to keep good deeds from becoming a show. Scripture Focus: Matthew 6:1-24 (Sermon on the Mount) - Jesus addresses performance-driven religion and reframes how we approach generosity, prayer, and fasting. In This Episode: The difference between babbling prayers and persistent, sincere prayer Why motive matters more than method in spiritual practices Distinguishing between public faith and performance faith How...
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Faith vs. Sight - Genesis 13:5–15:21 | January 6, 2025
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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream as they explore the powerful contrast between Abraham's faith-driven obedience and Lot's sight-driven choices in Genesis 13:5–15:21. Scripture Focus: Genesis 13:5–15:21 - Abraham and Lot separate as Lot chooses the well-watered Jordan Valley based on appearance, while Abraham trusts God's direction. God confirms His covenant with Abraham, declaring him righteous because of his faith. In This Episode: Why Lot chose based on what looked good while Abraham chose obedience The contrast between sight-driven decisions...
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Pride, Faith, and Building What Lasts - Genesis 11:1–13:4 | January 5, 2025
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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream as they explore one of the Bible's most striking contrasts: the Tower of Babel and God's call to Abraham. This episode examines how pride leads to independence while humility positions us for God's blessing. Scripture Focus: Genesis 11:1–13:4 - The Tower of Babel's prideful unity transitions to God's call of Abraham, one humble man who would become a blessing to all nations. In This Episode: The Tower of Babel as a picture of human pride and independence from God Why unity without humility is dangerous The power of...
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Beginning of Wisdom - Proverbs 1:7-9 | January 2, 2026
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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski as they explore what it truly means to fear the Lord and how humility opens the door to godly wisdom in Proverbs 1:7-9. Scripture Focus: Proverbs 1:7-9 - The foundation of wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord and honoring godly instruction. In This Episode: Understanding "fear of the Lord" as reverent respect, not terror How humility makes us teachable and transforms knowledge into wisdom The vital role of parents and mentors in passing down godly understanding Personal stories of influential spiritual guides...
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Planting Roots for a New Year - Proverbs 1:1-6 | January 1, 2026
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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski as they explore Psalm 1 and discuss what it means to be planted and rooted in God's Word as we begin 2026. Scripture Focus: Psalm 1:1-6 - Two paths in life: one rooted in God's Word that bears fruit, and another that is rootless and blown away. In This Episode: Meditation on God's Word versus simply reading it Why direction determines destination in your spiritual life Understanding righteousness as alignment with God's heart How stability comes from being planted and rooted Key Quote: "Blessed life doesn't...
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Everything That Has Breath - Psalm 150:1-6 | December 31, 2025
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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski as they explore the ultimate crescendo of worship in Psalm 150. Discover what it means to live a life of praise beyond Sunday mornings and how every breath is an opportunity to worship God. Scripture Focus: Psalm 150:1-6 - The concluding psalm calling all creation to praise God with every instrument, voice, and breath. In This Episode: Why praise is a mandate, not a mood Practicing all-of-life worship in daily moments The connection between breath, grace, and worship Understanding that you're already an...
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A New Heaven and New Earth - Revelation 21:1-27 | December 30, 2025
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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski as they explore God's ultimate redemption plan in Revelation 21—a vision where God doesn't discard what He created, but restores it, making all things new. Scripture Focus: Revelation 21:1-27 - John's vision of the new heaven and new earth, where God dwells among His people and establishes the New Jerusalem. In This Episode: God's plan as restoration, not just rescue Finding comfort in suffering through the promise of permanent peace Living as Kingdom citizens and ambassadors now Bringing heaven's values to...
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The Final Judgment - Revelation 20:1-15 | December 29, 2025
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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski as they explore Revelation 20 and discuss the defeat of evil, the Book of Life, and how eternal perspective reshapes our daily priorities. Scripture Focus: Revelation 20:1-15 - The final judgment unfolds before the Great White Throne, where those whose names are in the Lamb's Book of Life enter eternal life and all evil is forever ended. In This Episode: The Book of Life versus the other books of judgment Why evil has an expiration date How sin gets settled - at the cross or at the throne How eternal perspective...
info_outlineJoin Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream for today's episode of One Single Story as they explore the challenges of performance-driven religion and how to keep good deeds from becoming a show.
Scripture Focus: Matthew 6:1-24 (Sermon on the Mount) - Jesus addresses performance-driven religion and reframes how we approach generosity, prayer, and fasting.
In This Episode:
- The difference between babbling prayers and persistent, sincere prayer
- Why motive matters more than method in spiritual practices
- Distinguishing between public faith and performance faith
- How generosity breaks the grip of greed and selfishness
Key Quote: "I think the key has to be we have to do more in secret than we do in public."
About One Single Story: One Single Story is a daily podcast offering brief lessons from the One Year Bible reading plan. Each weekday, the hosts provide practical insights and encouraging conversations around God's Word.
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