Finding God Sufficient in the Cave - Psalm 142:1-7 | June 24, 2026
Release Date: 06/24/2026
Finding Contentment in God Alone - Psalm 16:1-11 | July 20, 2026
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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Sheryl Daughety for a conversation about the "little gods" that quietly compete for first place in our hearts, and what it means to find true contentment in the Lord. Scripture Focus: Psalm 16:1-11 - David's psalm of satisfaction and security in God, rejecting other gods and resting in the Lord's constant presence. In This Episode: How everyday things, even good ones, can become "little g" gods Why healthy boundaries protect our relationship with God Living in daily awareness of God's presence, not just belief in it Breaking...
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Wages vs. Gift: How Grace Justifies the Ungodly - Romans 4:1-12 | July 17, 2026
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Welcome to today's edition of One Single Story! Pastor Stephen Mizell and Pastor Jay Rivenbark are joined by Pastor Alyssa Bream for a rich conversation in Romans 4:1-12, exploring the difference between wages and gifts, and what it means to be justified by faith rather than works. Scripture Focus: Romans 4:1-12 - Paul defends the doctrine of justification by faith, using Abraham as his central example. He shows that Abraham was credited righteousness through faith before he was circumcised, proving that God's grace has never depended on religious ritual or performance, for Jew or Gentile...
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Justification by Faith: How Grace Levels the Playing Field - Romans 3:9-31 | July 16, 2026
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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream for today's conversation through Romans 3:9-31, one of the most pivotal passages in all of Scripture. As Romans turns from exposing human sinfulness to declaring the way of justification, this episode unpacks what it means that righteousness comes not through the law, but through faith in Jesus Christ. Scripture Focus: Romans 3:9-31 - Paul builds his case that all people, Jew and Gentile alike, stand guilty before God, then reveals the solution: justification by faith apart from the works of the law. This passage is...
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Circumcision of the Heart, Assurance, and God's Faithfulness - Romans 2:25 –3:8 | July 15, 2026
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Welcome back to One Single Story! Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream as they dig into Romans 2:25 through 3:8, wrestling with what it really means to belong to God — is it about outward religious markers, or a genuine transformation of the heart? This episode tackles heart transformation versus behavior modification, the assurance of our relationship with God, and the philosophical puzzle of whether our sin somehow gives God more glory. Scripture Focus: Romans 2:25-3:8 - Paul confronts the Jewish reliance on circumcision as a badge of identity,...
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Why We Judge Others to Justify Our Own Sin - Romans 2:1-24 | July 14, 2026
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Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream open Romans 2, exploring why we judge others' sins to excuse our own, how God's patience is meant to lead us to repentance, and how our hypocrisy shapes the world's view of God. Scripture Focus: Romans 2:1-24 - Paul confronts the self-righteous, warning that knowing the law doesn't exempt anyone from its standard. In This Episode: Why we deflect from our own sin by pointing at others "Big rock" sins vs. quieter internal sins like pride and envy Mistaking God's patience for approval How hypocrisy in leaders damages God's...
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When Truth Gets Suppressed - Romans 1:18-32 | July 13, 2026
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Welcome to another episode of One Single Story! Host Pastor Stephen Mizell and Pastor Jay Rivenbark are joined by Pastor Alyssa Bream for a thought-provoking discussion on Romans 1:18-32, exploring what it means to suppress the truth of God and the subtle ways we trade the Creator's glory for idols of our own making. Scripture Focus: Romans 1:18-32 - Paul lays the theological foundation for the book of Romans with a sobering indictment of human sin. In this passage, he explains how people willfully suppress the truth about God despite creation making His existence obvious, and describes...
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Unseen Servants - 1 Chronicles 9:1 – 10:14 | July 10, 2026
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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski as they close out this week's conversation on 1 Chronicles 9 and 10. Together they unpack the quiet, unseen work of gatekeepers and doorkeepers in God's house, the tragic downfall of King Saul, and how God uses painful leadership transitions to make room for what He wants to do next. Scripture Focus: 1 Chronicles 9:1 – 10:14 - This passage closes out the genealogical prologue of Chronicles, highlighting the temple gatekeepers who guarded access to God's house and the various servants who supported temple...
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Grief, Family, and God's Grace - 1 Chronicles 7:1 – 8:40 | July 9, 2026
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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski for today's edition of One Single Story as they walk through 1 Chronicles 7-8. In this raw and honest conversation, the hosts explore grief and mourning, the complexity of family dynamics, God's covenant faithfulness in the middle of human brokenness, and how different gifts and strengths work together to build up the local church. Scripture Focus: 1 Chronicles 7:1 – 8:40 - These chapters trace the genealogies of Issachar, Benjamin, Naphtali, Manasseh, Ephraim, and Asher, pausing to record Ephraim's grief over...
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Worship Comes First - 1 Chronicles 5:18–6:81 | July 8, 2026
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Welcome to today's edition of One Single Story. Pastor Stephen Mizell and Pastor Jay Rivenbark are joined by Pastor Wendy Korbusieski for a conversation about short-term faithfulness, why worship must be the centerpiece of church culture, and why the Levites never received a plot of land of their own. Scripture Focus: 1 Chronicles 5:18-6:81 - This passage covers the military victories of the eastern tribes before pivoting to their eventual exile due to spiritual adultery, then shifts into a detailed account of the tribe of Levi, mapping out the priests, temple musicians, and cities allocated...
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The Danger of Settling: Reuben, Jabez, and God's Promises - 1 Chronicles 4:5–5:17 | July 7, 2026
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Pastor Stephen Mizell and Pastor Jay Rivenbark are joined by Pastor Wendy Korbusieski for a conversation through 1 Chronicles 4-5, exploring the line between godly ambition and worldly greed, and the quiet danger of settling for what's comfortable. Scripture Focus: 1 Chronicles 4:5–5:17 - Jabez's famous prayer, Reuben's forfeited birthright, and the eastern tribes' choice to settle short of the Promised Land. In This Episode: Reuben's costly choice and its ripple effect on future generations Jabez and why our pain never limits what God can do Discerning godly expansion from worldly...
info_outlineWelcome to One Single Story! Pastor Stephen Mizell and Pastor Jay Rivenbark are joined by Pastor Alyssa Bream for a conversation centered on Psalm 142, David's raw, unfiltered prayer written from a literal cave while fleeing Saul. Together, they explore what it looks like to cry out to God in your most isolated moments — and what it means to find Him sufficient there.
Scripture Focus: Psalm 142:1-7 — Written when David was hiding in a cave, this psalm captures the honest cry of someone overwhelmed, yet still turning to the only One who knows the way forward.
In This Episode:
- The difference between a biblical lament and toxic grumbling — and why one moves us toward God while the other keeps us stuck
- Navigating caves that are self-imposed versus those outside our control
- How leaders can face the unique loneliness of ministry without slipping into bitterness and burnout
- Why Elijah's choice to abandon his support system is a warning for all of us
Key Quote: "When you lose your platform and find yourself in a cave, you discover the platform was only temporary. The rock is eternal."
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