One Single Story
One Single Story is a weekly podcast from Open Door Church to help the church engage with the Bible outside of Sunday morning. Currently, we are going through one book of the Bible each week and focusing on a theme in each. Why One Single Story? We believe that the Bible is one single story from beginning to end. It is the story of Jesus Christ: why we need Him, that He was coming, came, died, rose again, ascended to heaven, and today lives with us. For this, we are thankful. Reading plan available at www.onesinglestory.com.
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Peace, Envy & Caring for the Poor - Proverbs 14:30-31 | May 8, 2026
05/08/2026
Peace, Envy & Caring for the Poor - Proverbs 14:30-31 | May 8, 2026
Welcome to One Single Story, the weekday devotional podcast where Pastor Stephen Mizell and co-hosts Pastor Jay Rivenbark and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski walk through the One Year Bible together. Today we are in Proverbs 14:30-31, exploring the power of a peaceful heart, the danger of envy, and what it means to honor God by caring for the poor. Scripture Focus: Proverbs 14:30-31 - Solomon contrasts the life-giving nature of peace with the destructive rot of jealousy, and ties our treatment of the poor directly to how we honor our Creator. In This Episode: Why a peaceful heart produces real physical and spiritual health How envy and comparison create destructive mental loops Why gratitude and envy cannot coexist Practical ways to break negative thought patterns and cultivate peace How caring for the poor reflects God's heart and honors him Key Quote: "You can't be envious and grateful at the same time." One Single Story is a daily weekday podcast from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina. New episodes every Monday through Friday. Find us at onesinglestory.com or visitopendoor.com. Subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss a day in the Word. #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Proverbs #Faith #Scripture #ChristianLife
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Leadership, Self-Control & the Power of Character - Proverbs 14:28-29 | May 7, 2026
05/07/2026
Leadership, Self-Control & the Power of Character - Proverbs 14:28-29 | May 7, 2026
Welcome to One Single Story. I'm Pastor Stephen Mizell, joined by Pastor Jay Rivenbark and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski. Today we are in Proverbs 14:28-29, where Solomon ties a leader's influence directly to their self-control - and warns that a hot temper is a mark of foolishness, not strength. We discuss why patience creates the space for wisdom, how anger narrows your perspective and leads to decisions you will regret, and why character - not charisma - is what keeps a leader in the room long-term. "Charisma opens a lot of doors. Character lets you stay in the room." One Single Story is a weekday Bible study podcast from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina. Find us at visitopendoor.com or onesinglestory.com. Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and share this one with a leader in your life who needs it. #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #Proverbs #ChristianLeadership #SelfControl
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The Fear of the Lord - Proverbs 14:26-27 | May 6, 2026
05/06/2026
The Fear of the Lord - Proverbs 14:26-27 | May 6, 2026
Welcome to One Single Story, the weekday devotional podcast where each day we draw one focused lesson from the One Year Bible. I'm Pastor Stephen Mizell, joined today by Pastor Jay Rivenbark and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski. We're in Proverbs 14:26-27, where Solomon writes that those who fear the Lord are secure, that he will be a refuge for their children, and that the fear of the Lord is a life-giving fountain offering escape from the snares of death. Scripture Focus: Proverbs 14:26-27 -- Solomon on the fear of the Lord as the source of security, confidence, and life. In This Episode: What healthy reverence for God actually looks like -- and why it draws us toward him rather than away How trusting in an unshakable God produces genuine confidence when circumstances fall apart What it means that God is a fountain of life -- and why you have to go to it to receive it Key Quote: "When you've got your trust in something that's unshakable, you have all the confidence in the world. And that's who God is -- unshakable." Open Door Church | Edenton, North Carolina visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and join us tomorrow for the next edition of One Single Story. #OneYearBible #DailyDevotional #BibleStudy #ChristianPodcast #OpenDoorChurch #Proverbs #FearOfTheLord #Faith #Scripture #ChristianLiving
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The Power of Truth - Proverbs 14:25 | May 5, 2026
05/05/2026
The Power of Truth - Proverbs 14:25 | May 5, 2026
Welcome to One Single Story, the daily devotional podcast where each weekday we share a brief conversation from the One Year Bible. Pastor Stephen Mizell is joined by Pastor Jay Rivenbark and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski to explore Proverbs 14:25 and what it means to be a truth-teller, the protection honesty brings, and the courage it requires. Scripture Focus: Proverbs 14:25 - "A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is a traitor." In This Episode: How truth protects people in relationships, marriage, finances, and matters of justice Why silence can be just as harmful as an outright lie The far-reaching, corrosive damage dishonesty causes to families, churches, and communities The courage required to speak truth, especially in close relationships and in sharing the gospel Why timing and delivery matter just as much as the truth itself Key Quote: "You never sin in and unto yourself alone. It always has implications for other people. Deceit and lying spread in many directions." New episodes drop every weekday. Subscribe so you never miss a daily conversation around God's Word. Find us at visitopendoor.com or onesinglestory.com. Open Door Church | Edenton, North Carolina #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Proverbs #BiblicalWisdom #Faith #Scripture
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Direction Determines Destination - Proverbs 14:22-24 | May 4, 2026
05/04/2026
Direction Determines Destination - Proverbs 14:22-24 | May 4, 2026
Welcome to One Single Story, the weekday podcast where Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski explore practical truth from the One Year Bible. In today's episode, we are in Proverbs 14:22-24, and the message is straightforward: the direction of your daily choices is already determining your destination. Scripture Focus: Proverbs 14:22-24 - Solomon contrasts those who devise evil with those who plan good, and makes clear that diligent action produces lasting reward while empty talk leads nowhere. In This Episode: Why intentional, deeply engraved choices separate wisdom from foolishness How your daily habits reveal the true direction of your heart Why action is the evidence of genuine faith, not words or good intentions How diligence, done consistently over time, is what sets you up for blessing Key Quote: "Your life moves in the direction your choices consistently point." About One Single Story A weekday devotional podcast from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina, walking listeners through the One Year Bible one conversation at a time. visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and join us tomorrow as we continue in the book of Proverbs. #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #Proverbs #Wisdom #Diligence
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Finding Hope Through Honest Prayer - Psalm 102:1-28 | May 1, 2026
05/01/2026
Finding Hope Through Honest Prayer - Psalm 102:1-28 | May 1, 2026
Welcome to One Single Story, where each weekday Pastor Stephen Mizell and co-hosts Pastor Jay Rivenbark and Pastor Sheryl Daughety draw a brief, practical lesson from the One Year Bible. Today we are in Psalm 102, exploring how honest, raw prayer can coexist with deep, unwavering faith. Scripture Focus: Psalm 102:1-28 - A psalm of lament written in personal distress that moves from grief and exhaustion toward hope anchored in God's eternal nature. In This Episode: Why prayers of lament reflect intimacy with God, not a lack of faith How to bring raw emotion to God without abandoning trust in him How God's eternal perspective brings comfort in our most difficult seasons Key Quote: "A lament in its truest form allows us to bring all that raw emotion to God, but we don't do it and then stomp away. We do it with faith." One Single Story is a daily devotional podcast from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina. Find us at visitopendoor.com and onesinglestory.com. Subscribe so you never miss a daily lesson. #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Psalms #PrayerOfLament #HopeInSuffering #Faith #Scripture
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Integrity in Leadership - Psalm 101:1-8 | April 30, 2026
04/30/2026
Integrity in Leadership - Psalm 101:1-8 | April 30, 2026
Join host Pastor Stephen Mizell and co-hosts Pastor Jay Rivenbark and Pastor Sheryl Daughety for today's edition of One Single Story, a daily devotional podcast walking through the One Year Bible. Today's passage is Psalm 101:1-8, where David makes intentional declarations about living with integrity - connecting personal character directly to public leadership. Scripture Focus: Psalm 101:1-8 - David's personal commitment to righteous living, combining private integrity with public leadership. In This Episode: Why personal integrity is the foundation of effective leadership How private choices shape and ultimately reveal public character Practical steps to cultivate integrity in your daily life Key Quote: "Ability may get you to the top, but character and integrity will keep you there." One Single Story is a daily devotional podcast from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina. Find us at visitopendoor.com or onesinglestory.com. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and join us each weekday as we walk through God's Word together. #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #Psalms #Integrity #Leadership
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The Joy of Gratitude and Belonging to God - Psalm 100:1-5 | April 29, 2026
04/29/2026
The Joy of Gratitude and Belonging to God - Psalm 100:1-5 | April 29, 2026
Welcome to One Single Story, your weekday Bible study companion through the One Year Bible. Host Pastor Stephen Mizell is joined by co-hosts Pastor Jay Rivenbark and Pastor Sheryl Daughety for a conversation around one of Scripture's most beloved worship psalms — Psalm 100. They explore what it means to worship with a genuinely grateful heart, what it looks like to belong to God, and how remembering his faithfulness builds trust for today and the future. Scripture Focus: Psalm 100 — A psalm of praise calling God's people to shout, sing, and give thanks, acknowledging that the Lord is good, that he made us, and that his faithfulness endures to all generations. In This Episode: What active, expressive worship looks like — and why gratitude makes it genuine What it means to belong to God as the sheep of his pasture How remembering God's past faithfulness strengthens faith for present and future challenges Key Quote: "Without remembrance, there's a lack of gratitude for what God has already done. But that also strengthens faith that he is faithful — he never changes." One Single Story is a weekday devotional podcast from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina. Subscribe wherever you listen and visit onesinglestory.com for more. #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #Psalms #Gratitude #GodsFaithfulness #Faith
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The Holiness of God - Psalm 99:1-9 | April 28, 2026
04/28/2026
The Holiness of God - Psalm 99:1-9 | April 28, 2026
Welcome to One Single Story. Each weekday, Pastor Stephen Mizell and Pastor Jay Rivenbark and co-host, Pastor Sheryl Daughety, open the One Year Bible for a brief, meaningful conversation around Scripture. Today we are in Psalm 99, exploring the holiness of God - what it means, why it matters, and why it should draw us to worship. Scripture Focus: Psalm 99 - God's holiness declared three times, alongside His faithfulness, mercy, and justice toward those who call on Him. In This Episode: What "holy" truly means - set apart, sacred, and completely distinct from anything else Lessons from Moses, Aaron, and Samuel as ordinary people who called on God and were heard How justice and mercy work together, and why the cross is the ultimate expression of both Key Quote: "You can't comprehend or appreciate the value of God's mercy unless you also understand He's a God of justice. If you focus on one and not the other, things get out of balance pretty quickly." One Single Story is a daily devotional podcast from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina. Follow along with the One Year Bible reading plan at onesinglestory.com or visitopendoor.com. Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and share it with someone who needs encouragement in their Bible reading journey. #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Psalms #HolinessOfGod #MercyAndJustice #Faith #Scripture
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The Joy of God's Reign - Psalms 97:1–98:9 | April 27, 2026
04/27/2026
The Joy of God's Reign - Psalms 97:1–98:9 | April 27, 2026
Welcome to One Single Story, where Pastor Stephen Mizell and Pastor Jay Rivenbark are joined Pastor Sheryl Daughety this week for a brief lesson from the One Year Bible. Today we are in Psalms 97 and 98, exploring what it means to live joyfully under the reign of a sovereign God. Scripture Focus: Psalms 97-98 - Known as the Enthronement Psalms, these passages celebrate the truth that the Lord reigns as King over all creation. In This Episode: How God's rule connects directly to joy, peace, and freedom from anxiety What it means for all of creation to praise God, and how nature reflects his glory Why recognizing God as King reshapes your worldview and loosens the grip of politics, circumstances, and uncertainty Key Quote: "When you recognize God for who he is, you realize you're not looking to a political system to fix things for you. The most important things, for eternity, are already taken care of." One Single Story is a daily Bible study podcast from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina. New episodes every weekday. Find us at visitopendoor.com or onesinglestory.com. #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Psalms #Faith #Scripture
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Sacrifice, Servanthood, and Peter's Denial - Luke 22:14-34 | April 24, 2026
04/24/2026
Sacrifice, Servanthood, and Peter's Denial - Luke 22:14-34 | April 24, 2026
Welcome to One Single Story, your weekday guide through the One Year Bible. Host Pastor Stephen Mizell is joined by Pastor Jay Rivenbark and Pastor Alyssa Bream. Today the team digs into Luke 22, verses 14 through 34, exploring the weight of the Last Supper, what true greatness looks like in God's kingdom, and the relatable story of Peter's denial. Scripture Focus: Luke 22:14-34 - Jesus institutes the new covenant at the Passover meal, foretells betrayal and denial, and redefines greatness as sacrificial service. In This Episode: The Last Supper as a full, intentional Passover meal and what that means for how we take communion today Jesus redefining greatness as service rather than title, position, or power The difference between faith failure and human failure, and why Peter's story offers more hope than we often realize Key Quote: "As long as we don't quit and walk away, Jesus is interceding for us, praying for us, looking for our recovery and our restoration." About One Single Story: A weekday devotional podcast from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina, walking through the One Year Bible one passage at a time. Honest conversation, practical application, and everyday faith. visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Subscribe and join us each weekday for a new episode. #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Faith #Luke #HolyWeek #Discipleship
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Watchfulness and Spiritual Decline - Luke 21:29–22:13 | April 23, 2026
04/23/2026
Watchfulness and Spiritual Decline - Luke 21:29–22:13 | April 23, 2026
Join Pastor Stephen Mizell and co-hosts Pastor Jay Rivenbark and Pastor Alyssa Bream for today's lesson from One Single Story. We are in Luke 21:29 through 22:13, where Jesus uses the fig tree parable to call his followers to spiritual awareness, then the passage shifts into the account of Judas's betrayal and the sobering reality that proximity to Jesus does not guarantee a genuine relationship with him. In this episode we explore how prayer sharpens spiritual discernment, why small compromises quietly become big ones, and what it looks like to drift from God without even realizing it. As today's conversation reminds us, "Spiritual decline is not an event. It is over time." One Single Story is a daily podcast from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina, walking through the One Year Bible one passage at a time. visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Subscribe and join us each weekday for a short lesson anchored in Scripture. #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #GospelOfLuke #Discipleship #Faith
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Faithfulness in Uncertain Times - Luke 21:1-28 | April 22, 2026
04/22/2026
Faithfulness in Uncertain Times - Luke 21:1-28 | April 22, 2026
Welcome to One Single Story, where each weekday Pastor Stephen Mizell and co-hosts Pastor Jay Rivenbark and Pastor Alyssa Bream bring a brief, grounded conversation from the One Year Bible reading. Join them for a discussion on sacrificial giving, standing firm in uncertainty, and the hope we have in Jesus. The passage is Luke 21:1-28, covering the widow's offering and Jesus teaching his disciples about future trials and perseverance. In This Episode: What the widow's offering teaches us about heart and sacrifice over abundance How to hold confidence and alertness together without falling into anxiety Why endurance is the believer's response to hardship, and what waits on the other side The hope that God ultimately makes all things right "The worse things get, the closer Jesus is to us if our faith and trust is in him." One Single Story is a daily Bible podcast from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina. New episodes every weekday. Find us at visitopendoor.com or onesinglestory.com. #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Faith #Luke #HopeInJesus
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Resurrection, Eternal Perspective, and the Dangers of Self-Focus - Luke 20:27-47 | April 21, 2026
04/21/2026
Resurrection, Eternal Perspective, and the Dangers of Self-Focus - Luke 20:27-47 | April 21, 2026
Welcome to One Single Story, Season 5. Pastor Stephen Mizell and Pator Jay Rivenbark are joined by Pastor Alyssa Bream for the April 21st edition. The Sadducees attempt to trap Jesus with a question meant to mock the resurrection, and his answer challenges everything they assume about eternity. Scripture Focus: Luke 20:27-47 - The Sadducees, who rejected resurrection and the afterlife, press Jesus on marriage in eternity. He reframes the question entirely, and the passage closes with a sharp warning against religious leaders who crave status while exploiting the vulnerable. In This Episode: Why the Church tends to preach heaven more than resurrection, and why that distinction matters A candid, humble conversation on eschatology, the millennial reign, and the new earth How a self-focused life makes it impossible to treat others well Why eternity promises a communion with God that fulfills every earthly relationship Key Quote: "When eternity becomes real, earthly status begins to lose its power in our lives." - Pastor Stephen Mizell One Single Story is a weekday podcast from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina, walking listeners through the One Year Bible with honest conversation and practical application. Find us at visitopendoor.com and onesinglestory.com. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #GospelOfLuke #Resurrection #EternalLife
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The Authority of Jesus - Luke 20:1-26 | April 20, 2026
04/20/2026
The Authority of Jesus - Luke 20:1-26 | April 20, 2026
Welcome to One Single Story, where Pastor Stephen Mizell and Pastor Jay Rivenbark are joined by Pastor Alyssa Bream as they walk through the One Year Bible. The conversation stems from Luke 20:1-26 - one of Scripture's most revealing exchanges about power, allegiance, and whose image we truly bear. Scripture Focus: Luke 20:1-26 - Jesus enters Jerusalem, cleanses the temple, and is immediately confronted by religious leaders determined to trap him and destroy his credibility. In This Episode: Why the religious establishment felt threatened by Jesus and how pride-driven institutional power collides with divine authority The parable of the evil farmers and the danger of rejecting God's messengers What "Render to Caesar what is Caesar's" really means for our civic duties and ultimate allegiance Key Quote: "Authority rooted in pride will resist the truth. But authority rooted in God produces life." - Pastor Stephen Mizell One Single Story is a daily Bible podcast from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina. New episodes drop every weekday. Find us at visitopendoor.com or onesinglestory.com and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #Luke #AuthorityOfJesus
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The Fulfillment of God's Promises - Joshua 15:1-63 | April 17, 2026
04/17/2026
The Fulfillment of God's Promises - Joshua 15:1-63 | April 17, 2026
Welcome to One Single Story, where each weekday Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski walk through the daily One Year Bible reading with practical insight and honest conversation. Today the team explores Joshua 15 and what Judah's inheritance reveals about the faithfulness of God. Scripture Focus: Joshua 15:1-63 - The boundaries and cities of Judah's inheritance are carefully documented, showing how God fulfills his promises in specific, measurable ways. In This Episode: Why documenting fulfilled promises builds lasting confidence in God What Caleb's daughter teaches us about asking boldly for more How inheritance creates identity, both for Israel and for believers today The costly compromise that closed the chapter and its warning for us Key Quote: "God's promises are never vague. They arrive exactly where he said they would." One Single Story is a daily Bible conversation from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and follow along with the One Year Bible every weekday. visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Joshua #GodsPromises #Faith #Scripture
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Finishing Strong - Joshua 13:1–14:15 | April 16, 2026
04/16/2026
Finishing Strong - Joshua 13:1–14:15 | April 16, 2026
Welcome to One Single Story, the daily Bible podcast where Pastor Stephen Mizell and co-hosts Pastor Jay Rivenbark and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski walk through the One Year Bible together. In today's episode, we are in Joshua 13 and 14, where the story of 85-year-old Caleb challenges us to finish strong, trust God's timing, and never settle short of the promises He has made. Scripture Focus: Joshua 13-14 - Joshua is growing old, and God begins dividing the promised land among the tribes. In the middle of this process, Caleb steps forward to claim a decades-old promise and deliberately chooses the hardest territory still held by giants. In This Episode: What Caleb's patience and perseverance teach us about waiting on God's promises Why finishing your assignment matters more than how you started How patience builds endurance and deepens faith over a lifetime Key Quote: "Stay faithful long enough that you get to see the promise fulfilled." New episodes every weekday at visitopendoor.com and onesinglestory.com. Subscribe so you never miss a daily conversation around the Word of God. #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Joshua #Caleb #FinishingStrong #Faith #ChristianLife
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Victory Through Perseverance - Joshua 11:1–12:24 | April 15, 2026
04/15/2026
Victory Through Perseverance - Joshua 11:1–12:24 | April 15, 2026
Welcome to One Single Story. Pastor Stephen Mizell is joined by co-hosts Pastor Jay Rivenbark and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski for today's lesson from Joshua 11 and 12 -- where Israel's long campaign to claim the Promised Land teaches us what it really means to persevere in faith. Scripture Focus: Joshua 11-12 -- Over five to seven years, Joshua leads Israel against a northern coalition of kings, steadily fulfilling a promise God made generations earlier. In This Episode: Why the enemy always regroups after a spiritual victory -- and why we must stay ready How past victories build the trust and courage we need for present battles What Joshua burning captured horses and chariots teaches us about dependence on God The power of consistent, obedient perseverance over the long haul Key Quote: "Faith will finish what obedience begins." -- Pastor Stephen Mizell One Single Story is a weekday devotional podcast from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina, walking through the One Year Bible one passage at a time. Now in its fifth season. visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Subscribe and join us each weekday for a fresh word from Scripture. #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #BookOfJoshua #Perseverance #GodsFaithfulness
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The Cost of Failing to Seek God - Joshua 9:3–10:43 | April 14, 2026
04/14/2026
The Cost of Failing to Seek God - Joshua 9:3–10:43 | April 14, 2026
Join Pastor Stephen Mizell and co-hosts Pastor Jay Rivenbark and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski for today's lesson from the One Year Bible. In this episode, the hosts dig into Joshua nine and ten, where Israel's leaders are deceived by the Gibeonites after failing to seek God's guidance before making a major covenant. Scripture Focus: Joshua 9-10 - Israel is tricked into an unbreakable treaty, revealing what it costs us when we rely on our own judgment instead of God's. In This Episode: Why presuming we have enough information is a dangerous trap What Israel's costly mistake teaches us about discernment and seeking God first How true integrity means honoring your word even when it costs you Key Quote: "Wisdom is not about gathering information and making a decision. It is about inviting God into that decision-making process." New episodes every weekday at visitopendoor.com and onesinglestory.com. If this encouraged you, subscribe and share it with someone today. Dependence on God prevents decisions we may later regret. #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BookOfJoshua #Discernment #Faith
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When Hidden Sin Affects the Whole Community - Joshua 7:16–9:2 | April 13, 2026
04/13/2026
When Hidden Sin Affects the Whole Community - Joshua 7:16–9:2 | April 13, 2026
Welcome to One Single Story, your weekday companion through the One Year Bible. Pastor Stephen Mizell is joined by Pastor Jay Rivenbark and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski for a sobering look at how hidden sin disrupts not just the individual, but the entire community of God's people. Scripture Focus: Joshua 7:16 - 9:2 - After Israel's miraculous victory at Jericho, the nation suffers a humbling defeat at Ai. The cause: Achan's secret disobedience, revealing that concealed sin always costs more than it promises. In This Episode: Why hidden sin is never truly hidden from God How one person's disobedience impacted an entire nation The path from confession and repentance to genuine restoration Key Quote: "To think that you sin unto yourself alone is always a myth. It always has tentacles attached to it." - Pastor Stephen Mizell One Single Story is a weekday podcast from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina, walking through the One Year Bible with honest conversation and biblical encouragement. Visit us at visitopendoor.com or onesinglestory.com. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and join us the rest of this week as we continue through Joshua. #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Joshua #Repentance #Faith #Scripture
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"The Friends We Choose" - Proverbs 12:26 | April 10, 2026
04/10/2026
"The Friends We Choose" - Proverbs 12:26 | April 10, 2026
Welcome to One Single Story. Pastor Stephen Mizell is joined by Pastor Jay Rivenbark and special guest Sheryl Daughety for a conversation rooted in one of Proverbs' sharpest observations about friendship: "The godly give good advice to their friends; the wicked lead them astray." Scripture Focus: Proverbs 12:26 - A single verse that opens a far-reaching discussion on the directional power of every relationship in our lives. In This Episode: Why the advice you give is a direct reflection of your relationship with God The truth that there are no neutral relationships - every connection moves you toward God or away from Him How to develop discernment in choosing friends and recognizing harmful intentions Why sin and unchecked desires can block the very discernment we need most Key Quote: "Relationships are directional. They're either moving you forward or backward. They're moving you toward God or away from God. Every relationship is." This week on One Single Story, we are walking through the everyday wisdom of Proverbs - the words we speak, the effort we give, the peace we protect, and the friends we choose. Wisdom is not dramatic. It is practiced daily. New episodes every weekday. Subscribe so you never miss one. Open Door Church | Edenton, North Carolina visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #Proverbs #Discernment #ChristianFriendship #BiblicalWisdom
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Worry, Encouragement, and the Weight We Carry - Proverbs 12:25 | April 9, 2026
04/09/2026
Worry, Encouragement, and the Weight We Carry - Proverbs 12:25 | April 9, 2026
Welcome to One Single Story, Season 5. Pastor Stephen Mizell is joined by Pastor Jay Rivenbark and Pastor Sheryl Daughety for today's devotional drawn from the One Year Bible. In this episode, the team unpacks Proverbs 12:25 and one of the most relatable struggles in the Christian life: worry, and the power of encouragement to counter it. Scripture Focus: Proverbs 12:25 "Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up." In This Episode: How worry blocks the presence of God and leads to dangerous isolation Practical habits to combat anxiety: prayer, trust, community, and speaking Scripture out loud Why encouragement is ministry, and why every believer is called to it Key Quote: "I don't think you accidentally combat worry. I think you intentionally combat worry by the choices and decisions that you make." One Single Story is a weekday devotional podcast from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina, offering short conversational lessons from the One Year Bible. New episodes every weekday. visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Subscribe and share this episode with someone who needs encouragement today. #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #Proverbs #OvercomingWorry #FaithOverFear #ChristianLiving
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Diligence, Leadership, and the Cost of Laziness - Proverbs 12:24 | April 8, 2026
04/08/2026
Diligence, Leadership, and the Cost of Laziness - Proverbs 12:24 | April 8, 2026
Welcome to One Single Story, your weekday Bible reading companion. Hosts Pastor Stephen Mizell and Pastor Jay Rivenbark are joined by Pastor Sheryl Daughety for a practical conversation on Proverbs 12:24: "Work hard and become a leader. Be lazy and become a slave." This episode tackles what diligence really costs, why laziness quietly destroys influence, and what habits build lasting faithfulness. Scripture Focus: Proverbs 12:24 - Ten words from the heart of Proverbs drawing a direct line between hard work and leadership. In This Episode: Why consistency builds trust, and trust builds influence How laziness leads to deceitfulness and shifted responsibility Practical habits that grow faithfulness: punctuality, accountability, and small daily obedience Why faithfulness compounds over time, like a long-term investment Key Quote: "Your faithfulness didn't happen in that spike. It happened when you were being consistent, year after year, day after day." - Pastor Stephen Mizell One Single Story is a weekday devotional podcast from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina, following the One Year Bible reading plan. New episodes every weekday. visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Subscribe so you never miss an episode. #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #Proverbs #Diligence #Faithfulness #BiblicalWisdom
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Wisdom, Words, and What We Reveal - Proverbs 12:21-23 | April 7, 2026
04/07/2026
Wisdom, Words, and What We Reveal - Proverbs 12:21-23 | April 7, 2026
Welcome to One Single Story, the weekday Bible study podcast where Pastor Stephen Mizell and co-hosts Pastor Jay Rivenbark and Pastor Sheryl Daughety walk through the One Year Bible reading plan together. Today the team is in Proverbs 12:21-23, where Solomon draws a sharp contrast between the wise and the foolish -- and what each one reveals through their words and actions. Proverbs reminds us that no harm comes to the godly, that God detests lying lips, and that the wise do not make a show of their knowledge -- while fools broadcast their foolishness. The conversation covers the power of restraint, why self-promotion so often backfires, the difference between ignorance and foolishness, and how a life of integrity builds the resilience to weather real adversity. As Pastor Stephen closes the episode: "Let your knowledge be deep enough to be quiet." New episodes every weekday. Subscribe and share with someone reading through the Bible this year. Open Door Church | Edenton, North Carolina visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Proverbs #BiblicalWisdom #Faith #Scripture
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Truth, Lies, and the Peace You Have to Plan For - Proverbs 12:19-20 | April 6, 2026
04/06/2026
Truth, Lies, and the Peace You Have to Plan For - Proverbs 12:19-20 | April 6, 2026
Welcome to One Single Story, Season 5, with Pastor Stephen Mizell and Pastor Jay Rivenbark are joined by Pastor Alyssa Bream. Each weekday we draw a brief lesson from the One Year Bible, and today we are in Proverbs 12:19-20: "Truthful words stand the test of time, but lies are soon exposed. Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil. Joy fills hearts that are planning peace." In this episode, the team explores why truth endures while lies collapse under their own weight, the surprising idea that peace must be intentionally planned rather than simply hoped for, and what drives people toward deceit in the first place, from insecurity and pride to fear of consequences and the desire for control. The conversation also tackles the difference between truth as mere accuracy and truth as covenant language, and how speaking honestly in love builds the kind of trust that makes peace possible. Key Quote: "If you can't admit you were wrong, I am going to struggle to trust you." One Single Story is a weekday devotional podcast from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina. Find episodes and resources at onesinglestory.com. Subscribe, share with a friend, and join us tomorrow for more from the book of Proverbs. #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Proverbs #Faith #ChristianLiving
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Promotion from the Lord - Psalm 75:1-10 | April 3, 2026
04/03/2026
Promotion from the Lord - Psalm 75:1-10 | April 3, 2026
Welcome to One Single Story, your weekday companion through the One Year Bible. Host Pastor Stephen Mizell is joined by co-hosts Pastor Jay Rivenbark and Pastor Alyssa Bream as they dig into Psalm 75 and tackle three big questions: Is God's judgment actually good news? How does pride set us up for a fall? And what does it really mean when Scripture says promotion comes from the Lord? Scripture Focus: Psalm 75:1-10 - A psalm of Asaph declaring God's absolute sovereignty, reminding us that it is God alone who judges and decides who will rise and who will fall. In This Episode: Why God's judgment is good news for believers How unchecked pride blinds us and leads to our own demise What promotion from the Lord truly looks like - including why a missed opportunity may be God's greatest gift Key Quote: "Stay humble. God handles elevation." About One Single Story One Single Story is a weekday devotional podcast from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina, walking listeners through the One Year Bible one passage at a time. Find us at visitopendoor.com and onesinglestory.com. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and join us each weekday for a new lesson from the Word. #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #Psalms #Psalm75 #HumilityMatters #PromotionFromTheLord #SovereignGod
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Lament, Memory, and Prayer in Crisis - Psalm 74:1-23 | April 2, 2026
04/02/2026
Lament, Memory, and Prayer in Crisis - Psalm 74:1-23 | April 2, 2026
Welcome to One Single Story, where each weekday Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream offer a brief lesson from the daily reading in the One Year Bible. Today the team opens Psalm 74, a communal lament likely written after the destruction of the temple, and explores what it means to bring our pain to God together, anchor our hope in his covenant promises, and let prayer keep despair from becoming unbelief. Scripture Focus: Psalm 74 - God's people cry out after devastating loss, wrestling with God's silence while holding on to his covenant faithfulness. In This Episode: Why communal lament builds connection and deepens faith How covenant memory sustains hope when we cannot feel God's presence The role prayer plays in crisis, even when it feels like all we have to offer Key Quote: "We all experience despair, but prayer keeps despair from becoming unbelief. Unchecked despair becomes unbelief. Prayer shifts us back." One Single Story is a daily devotional podcast from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina. New episodes every weekday through the One Year Bible. Subscribe, leave a review, and share with someone who needs encouragement today. visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #Psalms #Lament #Prayer #Faith
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When Envy Clouds Your Vision - Psalm 73:1-28 | April 1, 2026
04/01/2026
When Envy Clouds Your Vision - Psalm 73:1-28 | April 1, 2026
Welcome to One Single Story, Season 5. Pastor Stephen Mizell is joined by Pastor Jay Rivenbark and Pastor Alyssa Bream for a timely conversation from Psalm 73 -- where worship leader Asaph wrestles honestly with envy, the prosperity of the wicked, and why the righteous suffer. If you have ever caught yourself comparing your life to someone else's, this episode is for you. Scripture Focus: Psalm 73:1-28 -- Asaph's raw and relatable confession that comparison nearly cost him his faith, and how entering God's sanctuary changed everything. In This Episode: How comparison leads to arrogance or jealousy -- and why both derail the Christian life Why comparison is the thief of joy, and how that directly undermines our witness How corporate worship restores perspective that we simply cannot find alone What "God is the strength of my heart" really means when life feels unfair Key Quote: "When envy clouds your vision, worship can restore your sight." Join us weekdays at onesinglestory.com or visitopendoor.com. Subscribe so you never miss an episode -- new content drops every weekday. Coming This Week: We are continuing through the Psalms all week. Grab your Bible and join the conversation. #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #Psalms #Envy #Worship #ChristianLiving
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The Righteous King -- Justice, Leadership, and the One Who Reigns - Psalm 72:1-20 | March 31, 2026
03/31/2026
The Righteous King -- Justice, Leadership, and the One Who Reigns - Psalm 72:1-20 | March 31, 2026
Welcome to One Single Story, Season 5. I'm Pastor Stephen Mizell, joined today by Pastor Jay Rivenbark and our guest Alyssa Bream. We're in Psalm 72:1-20 -- a royal psalm attributed to Solomon that paints a picture of the ideal king: one who rules with justice, defends the poor, and brings lasting peace. But here is where it gets interesting. The language in this psalm stretches well beyond any earthly ruler. Verse 11 declares that all kings will bow before him and all nations will serve him. That is a hard claim to hang on Solomon. The hosts wrestle with that tension -- is this a psalm about a human king, or does it point forward to Christ? Most likely, it does both. The conversation turns to what righteous leadership actually requires: sound judgment, compassion, care for the vulnerable, and a refusal to exploit power. As one host put it, righteousness is integrity expressed in action. It is not enough to say the right things. The question is what you are actually doing to bring justice to pass. And justice, the group agrees, is bigger than punishment. It is protection. It is equity. It is making sure the people who have the least are not forgotten by the people who have the most. Spiritual leadership without justice, they conclude, does not stay neutral -- it becomes oppression. Psalm 72 ends with a doxology, a burst of praise for the God whose name endures forever. Pray today for leaders who reflect God's heart -- and trust the King who already does. Thanks for joining us on One Single Story. Find us at onesinglestory.com and visitopendoor.com. We will see you in the next episode.
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Rehearsing Faith: Testimonies, Faithfulness, and Stories We Pass On - Psalm 71:1-24 | March 30, 2026
03/30/2026
Rehearsing Faith: Testimonies, Faithfulness, and Stories We Pass On - Psalm 71:1-24 | March 30, 2026
Welcome to One Single Story, Season 5. I'm Pastor Stephen Mizell, joined today by co-hosts Pastor Jay Rivenbark and Pastor Alyssa Bream from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina. Today we are in Psalm 71, and we are talking about one of the most practical disciplines in the Christian life: rehearsing the faithfulness of God. Psalm 71:1-24 gives us the voice of a seasoned saint reflecting on decades of God's provision and declaring his intention to proclaim God's righteousness to the next generation. That is exactly what we dig into today. In this episode, we explore how remembering God's past faithfulness gives us strength to trust him in the present, why sharing our testimonies with the next generation makes faith real and not just theoretical, and what it looks like to retell the hard stories alongside the victories so our children can see the full picture of God's faithfulness. As one of our hosts put it today: "The current moment may not provide strength to give you faith, but the previous experiences give you strength to believe that in this moment, he is going to come through for you." One Single Story is a weekday Bible study podcast from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina, following the One Year Bible reading plan. Find us at onesinglestory.com or visitopendoor.com. Subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode, and join us again tomorrow for our next reading in the Psalms. #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #Faith #Psalms #Testimony #GodsProvision #TrustingGod
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