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.

Wages vs. Gift: How Grace Justifies the Ungodly - Romans 4:1-12 | July 17, 2026 07/17/2026

Wages vs. Gift: How Grace Justifies the Ungodly - Romans 4:1-12 | July 17, 2026 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 alike. In This Episode: How our cultural "bootstraps" work ethic distorts our understanding of grace Why viewing God as an employer instead of a Father leads us astray The shocking truth that God "justifies the ungodly" and what that phrase means across Bible translations Wrestling honestly with which sins we struggle to believe are truly forgivable What justification really means: "just as if you had never done it" Why Abraham's circumcision timeline matters for both Jews and Gentiles How faith always comes before outward signs, in the Old Testament and the New Key Quote: "Justification means just as if you had never done it. You have been made right, or righteous. And whether it is pride or greed or lying or adultery... the same act of forgiveness and justification happens." One Single Story is a daily devotional podcast walking through the One Year Bible reading plan, offering brief, honest, and thought-provoking conversations around God's Word. Each weekday, our hosts break down a passage from the current reading to help you grow in faith, one story at a time. Join us at Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina. Learn more at and . Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss a new episode of One Single Story, and share it with a friend who could use some daily encouragement in the Word. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #Romans #Justification #GraceNotWorks #Abraham #BibleTranslations /episode/index/show/onesinglestory/id/42112250

Justification by Faith: How Grace Levels the Playing Field - Romans 3:9-31 | July 16, 2026 07/16/2026

Justification by Faith: How Grace Levels the Playing Field - Romans 3:9-31 | July 16, 2026 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 the theological hinge of Romans, moving from the diagnosis of universal sin to the good news of grace freely given through Christ's sacrifice. In This Episode: Why the law was never meant to save us, but to reveal our need for a Savior Understanding total depravity - we're not just sick, we're spiritually dead A Leonard Ravenhill quote on why Jesus came to raise the dead, not improve the bad How the cross allows God to be both "just and the justifier" of those who believe Why justification by faith erases every cultural, racial, and social divide Stories from the mission field in India and Argentina on the unifying power of shared faith in Christ What it means that salvation is a gift, not a performance-based achievement Key Quote: "When human performance stands bankrupt before the court of heaven, the righteousness of God stands in to write a check we could never clear." About One Single Story One Single Story is a weekday devotional podcast offering brief, thoughtful lessons from each day's reading in the One Year Bible. Hosted by the pastors of Open Door Church, this show helps listeners dig into Scripture with clarity, honesty, and practical application for everyday faith. Open Door Church is located in Edenton, North Carolina. Learn more at or . Subscribe to One Single Story so you never miss a daily lesson. New episodes release every weekday to help you stay grounded in God's Word one story at a time. Coming This Week: We continue our journey through Romans, exploring how Paul builds on the foundation of justification by faith to unpack what it means to live in the freedom and assurance of God's grace. Grab your Bible and join us for the next edition of One Single Story. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #BookOfRomans #Justification #Grace #Salvation /episode/index/show/onesinglestory/id/42100320

Circumcision of the Heart, Assurance, and God's Faithfulness - Romans 2:25 –3:8 | July 15, 2026 07/15/2026

Circumcision of the Heart, Assurance, and God's Faithfulness - Romans 2:25 –3:8 | July 15, 2026 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, arguing that true belonging to God is a matter of the heart, not an external ritual. He then turns to address whether human unfaithfulness can cancel out God's faithfulness, and closes by dismantling the twisted logic that sin might actually benefit God by showcasing His righteousness. In This Episode: Why circumcision became a "badge" for the Jewish people, and why outward compliance alone falls short The danger of measuring spiritual growth only by attendance, giving, or visible behavior How the Holy Spirit produces a genuine change of heart rather than mere rule-following Wrestling with doubt: does personal failure cancel God's faithfulness? A powerful sharecropper illustration about assurance being God's grip on us, not our grip on Him Breaking down the "cheap grace" argument that sinning glorifies God Understanding that God redeems evil in spite of it, never because of it Key Quote: "I tripped a couple more times, but I never failed because the tether was dependent on his holding, not my holding... the assurance we have is not based on our behavior, because that's useless. The assurance we have is based on his ability to hold us." About One Single Story: One Single Story is a weekday devotional podcast offering brief, conversational lessons from each day's reading in the One Year Bible. Hosted by the pastoral team at Open Door Church, this podcast helps Christians dive deeper into Scripture, one story at a time, with practical application for everyday faith. Open Door Church is located in Edenton, North Carolina. Learn more at or explore the full podcast library at . Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a daily episode of One Single Story — join us Monday through Friday for fresh insight into God's Word. Coming This Week: We continue our journey through Romans, exploring Paul's teaching on righteousness, faith, and the law as he builds the theological foundation for the Gospel. Be sure to follow along in your One Year Bible reading plan and join us for tomorrow's episode. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #Romans #BookOfRomans #HeartTransformation #GodsGrace #ChristianAssurance #ApostlePaul /episode/index/show/onesinglestory/id/42068185

Why We Judge Others to Justify Our Own Sin - Romans 2:1-24 | July 14, 2026 07/14/2026

When Truth Gets Suppressed - Romans 1:18-32 | July 13, 2026 07/13/2026

When Truth Gets Suppressed - Romans 1:18-32 | July 13, 2026 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 the downward spiral that occurs when God "gives people over" to their own desires. In This Episode: Understanding the difference between willful sin and actively encouraging others to sin How suppressing truth (like the tobacco industry hiding cigarette dangers) mirrors spiritual deception Why "entrapment evangelism" and pure apologetics often fail to lead people to genuine faith Modern-day idolatry: elevating personalities, denominations, family, and political movements above God The warning sign that "if God never contradicts you, you have an idol" Unpacking the three-fold repetition of "God abandoned them" and what it reveals about divine judgment Why God allowing us to experience the full consequences of sin can actually be an act of mercy Key Quote: "The safest place to live is fully surrendered to a God that you cannot escape." About One Single Story: One Single Story is a weekday podcast offering brief, conversational lessons drawn from each day's reading in the One Year Bible. Hosted by the pastoral team at Open Door Church, this podcast is designed to help listeners engage more deeply with Scripture through honest, real-world conversation and practical application. Open Door Church, Edenton, North Carolina visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Subscribe to One Single Story so you never miss a daily conversation around God's Word. New episodes drop every weekday to help you stay grounded in Scripture, one story at a time. Coming This Week: Join us as we continue working through the book of Romans in the One Year Bible reading plan, digging deeper into Paul's letter and uncovering fresh insight for daily faith and life application. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #Romans #BookOfRomans #Idolatry #Evangelism #DivineJudgment #ChristianApologetics /episode/index/show/onesinglestory/id/42046715

Unseen Servants - 1 Chronicles 9:1 – 10:14 | July 10, 2026 07/10/2026

Unseen Servants - 1 Chronicles 9:1 – 10:14 | July 10, 2026 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 worship, before recounting Saul's death on Mount Gilboa after he sought guidance from a medium instead of the Lord. In This Episode: Why the temple gatekeepers and behind-the-scenes servants in 1 Chronicles 9 matter to God's kingdom How faithfulness, not visibility, determines true significance in ministry Practical ways Open Door Church honors unseen volunteers, from baptism teams to cleaning crews What it means that the gatekeepers were armed Levites entrusted with guarding access points Saul's death in 1 Chronicles 10 and his fatal choice to consult a medium rather than seek the Lord Modern-day "mediums" leaders turn to instead of God, including culture, politics, and artificial intelligence How to use AI as a tool without letting it replace discernment and hard work Navigating painful leadership transitions and successions, from Saul and David to the church today Key Quote: "Significance in God's kingdom is really determined by faithfulness and not visibility." About One Single Story: One Single Story is a daily weekday devotional podcast that walks through the One Year Bible reading plan, offering a brief, conversational lesson from Scripture to help you grow in your walk with God one day at a time. Open Door Church is located in Edenton, North Carolina. Learn more at or . Subscribe to One Single Story so you never miss a daily edition, and share this episode with someone who needs encouragement in God's Word today. Coming This Week: Join us next time as we continue through the One Year Bible, exploring new passages and fresh conversations around Scripture, faithful service, and following God's Word together. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #1Chronicles #KingSaul #Gatekeepers #ChristianLeadership /episode/index/show/onesinglestory/id/42029300

Grief, Family, and God's Grace - 1 Chronicles 7:1 – 8:40 | July 9, 2026 07/09/2026

Grief, Family, and God's Grace - 1 Chronicles 7:1 – 8:40 | July 9, 2026 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 his slain sons before turning to a detailed focus on the tribe of Benjamin, including the line that leads to King Saul. In This Episode: Why God pauses a genealogical record to include Ephraim's raw grief over his sons The complexity of family dynamics when children from the same home turn out very differently A personal, present-day story of grief and the tension of showing up for a grieving friend Why grieving the loss of a child or grandchild is uniquely heavy for parents How God's meticulous preservation of Benjamin's line, despite Saul's failure, reveals His grace toward broken legacies The difference between God's commitment to us and our commitment to Him How the distinct strengths of the tribes picture the way spiritual gifts should work together in the local church The call to identify, empower, and release people into their God-given gifts Key Quote: "Let God handle the broken pieces of your legacy. His grace is busy working in your future while you're busy processing your past." About One Single Story: One Single Story is a weekday podcast offering a brief, honest conversation around a section of that day's reading in the One Year Bible. Each episode invites listeners to open their Bible, grab a pen and paper, and dig into the Word of God together, one single story at a time. This episode is brought to you by Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina. Learn more and connect with the church at , and find more episodes and resources at . Subscribe to One Single Story so you never miss a daily conversation around God's Word. New episodes release each weekday to walk alongside your One Year Bible reading plan. Coming This Week: Stay tuned as the hosts continue through the Old Testament narrative, uncovering more raw, real, and redemptive stories tucked inside Scripture's genealogies and history books. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #1Chronicles #GriefAndGrace #SpiritualGifts #BibleGenealogy #ChristianCommunity /episode/index/show/onesinglestory/id/42018720

Worship Comes First - 1 Chronicles 5:18–6:81 | July 8, 2026 07/08/2026

Worship Comes First - 1 Chronicles 5:18–6:81 | July 8, 2026 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 to them throughout Israel. In This Episode: Why continued obedience matters more than past victories, and why we're often most vulnerable right after a win The contrast between God answering Israel's prayers in battle and their later exile for unfaithfulness How true faith is a daily, lifelong endeavor rather than a single moment of crisis-driven decision Why worship and spiritual leadership must be prioritized over administrative structure and programming in the church The tension between spiritual passion and godly structure, and how both are needed to protect against abuse and manipulation The strategic reason the Levites were scattered among the other tribes instead of given their own territory How dependence on the obedience of others shaped the Levites' ministry and kept them from self-reliance Key Quote: "We cry out in crisis, but we compromise in comfort." About One Single Story: One Single Story is a weekday devotional podcast that walks through the One Year Bible reading plan, offering brief, practical lessons drawn from each day's Scripture reading. Hosted by the pastoral team at Open Door Church, each episode brings together different voices for an honest, conversational look at how God's Word applies to everyday life and faith. Open Door Church is located in Edenton, North Carolina. Learn more at or . Subscribe to One Single Story so you never miss a daily devotional. Join us every weekday as we dig into Scripture together, one story at a time. Coming This Week: Join us as we continue journeying through First Chronicles this week, uncovering more of the genealogies, worship structures, and spiritual lessons woven throughout Israel's history that still speak to the church today. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #FirstChronicles #Levites #Worship #ChristianLeadership #BibleDevotional /episode/index/show/onesinglestory/id/42001545

The Danger of Settling: Reuben, Jabez, and God's Promises - 1 Chronicles 4:5–5:17 | July 7, 2026 07/07/2026

Genealogies, Identity, and the Promise of the King - 1 Chronicles 2:18–4:4 | July 6, 2026 07/06/2026

Wealth Walls & the Danger of Pride - Proverbs 18:11-12 | July 3, 2026 07/03/2026

Laziness, Destruction, and the Fortress of God's Name - Proverbs 18:9-10 | July 2, 2026 07/02/2026

The Hidden Danger of Gossip: Tasty Morsels That Sink Deep - Proverbs 18:8 | July 1, 2026 07/01/2026

When Your Words Become Your Worst Enemy - Proverbs 18:6-7 | June 30, 2026 06/30/2026

Deep Waters, Wise Words, and Uncompromised Justice - Proverbs 18:4-5 | June 29, 2026 06/29/2026

When God Trains You for the Battle - Psalm 144:1-15 | June 26, 2026 06/26/2026

When Life Feels Like a Drought - Psalm 143:1-12 | June 25, 2026 06/25/2026

Finding God Sufficient in the Cave - Psalm 142:1-7 | June 24, 2026 06/24/2026

Guarding Your Lips and Keeping Your Eyes on God - Psalm 141:1-10 | June 23, 2026 06/23/2026

Protection from the Poison of the Tongue - Psalm 140:1-13 | June 22, 2026 06/22/2026

Protection from the Poison of the Tongue - Psalm 140:1-13 | June 22, 2026 Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream for this episode of One Single Story as they dig into Psalm 140, a raw and honest prayer from David written during a season when he was hunted and slandered. The hosts unpack what it looks like to ask God for protection from the poison of the tongue, to recognize the hidden traps that line our daily path, and to trust the Lord's justice instead of taking matters into our own hands. Scripture Focus: Psalm 140:1-13 - David's prayer for protection from violent men and the dangerous power of words, written during a period when he was being hunted and slandered. The psalm moves from a cry for personal protection to pointed prayers against his enemies, and closes with confident trust in the Lord's justice for the oppressed. In This Episode: The debated meaning behind David's prayer to "heap burning coals" on his enemies, and how it compares to the same phrase in Proverbs and Romans Why David focuses so heavily on the tongue when praying for protection against violent men How gossip, criticism, and careless words sow division long before any physical conflict begins The subtle, concealed nature of spiritual traps, including apathy, busyness, and poor choices made while trying to do the right thing The difference between being busy and being effective, and how a full schedule can crowd out room for God Learning to trust God's timing and justice rather than seeking personal vengeance How staying confident in God's justice allows believers to remain silent when everyone else is rattling on Key Quote: "Words show up long before they are weapons." About One Single Story: One Single Story is a weekday devotional podcast that offers a brief, conversational lesson from each day's reading in the One Year Bible. Hosted by the pastors of Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina, the show is designed to help listeners grab a Bible, a pen, and paper, and engage in real conversation around the Word of God. This episode comes from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina. Learn more and find additional resources at and . Subscribe to One Single Story so you never miss a weekday devotional. New episodes release each weekday to help you stay grounded in God's Word, one story at a time. Coming This Week: This week's conversations continue through the book of Psalms in the One Year Bible reading plan, closing out this cycle through the Psalter before starting back at Psalm 1. Join the hosts each weekday for a fresh, honest look at Scripture and how it applies to everyday life and leadership. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #Psalms #BookOfPsalms #PowerOfWords #ChristianLeadership #TrustGod #DevotionalPodcastv /episode/index/show/onesinglestory/id/41716255

Fasting, Spiritual Confirmation & Confronting Opposition - Acts 12:24–13:15 | June 19, 2026 06/19/2026

Fasting, Spiritual Confirmation & Confronting Opposition - Acts 12:24–13:15 | June 19, 2026 Welcome back to One Single Story! Today Pastor Stephen Mizell and Pastor Jay Rivenbark are joined by Pastor Wendy Korbusieski for a conversation on Acts 12 and 13. The team digs into the power of corporate fasting, what it means to have both a heavenly call and an earthly confirmation, and how to confront spiritual opposition with boldness and truth. Scripture Focus: Acts 12:24–13:15 - In this passage, the church at Antioch is worshiping and fasting when the Holy Spirit sets apart Barnabas and Saul for ministry. The text also recounts Paul's direct confrontation with the sorcerer Elymas, showing what it looks like to stand against spiritual opposition in the power of the Holy Spirit. In This Episode: How corporate fasting and worship help believers hear the Spirit's specific direction Why the church at Antioch's depth of gifted leaders points to a mission bigger than itself The connection between fasting, prayer, and giving as core spiritual disciplines Jesus taught Why both a heavenly call and an earthly confirmation matter when discerning God's voice Four observations on how Paul responded to spiritual opposition with truth and discernment Why confronting evil leaves no room for nuance, while conflict with people calls for grace A real-life example of calling out pettiness disguised as a spiritual decision Key Quote: "Whatever you feed is going to take control of your life. If you feed your flesh or you feed your spirit... anything you feed grows." About One Single Story: One Single Story is a weekday devotional podcast walking through the One Year Bible, offering brief, thoughtful conversations around Scripture to help you grow in your faith one day at a time. Open Door Church | Edenton, North Carolina visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Subscribe to One Single Story so you never miss a daily conversation around God's Word. New episodes release every weekday. Coming This Week: Join us as we continue through the book of Acts, exploring the early church's journey to take the gospel beyond comfort and into new territory. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #BookOfActs #Fasting #PrayerAndFasting #HolySpirit #SpiritualWarfare /episode/index/show/onesinglestory/id/41697790

Praying Without Expecting an Answer - Acts 12:1-23 | June 18, 2026 06/18/2026

The Birth of the Sending Church - Acts 11:1-30 | June 17, 2026 06/17/2026

The Birth of the Sending Church - Acts 11:1-30 | June 17, 2026 Welcome to One Single Story! Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski for a brief, conversational walk through today's reading in the One Year Bible. In today's episode, the team digs into Acts 11, exploring how the Jerusalem church moved from criticism to celebration, what it looks like to become a sending church, and how believers stay steadfast for the long haul. Scripture Focus: Acts 11:1-30 - Peter returns to Jerusalem and faces a grievance committee over his decision to eat with Gentiles in Cornelius's household. After hearing his account, the Jerusalem believers move from objection to praise. The scene then shifts to Antioch, where the gospel spreads to Gentiles, Barnabas encourages new believers to remain true to the Lord, and the term "Christian" is used for the first time. In This Episode: How the name "Christian" began as an insult in Antioch but became a badge of honor for early believers Why listening to the facts and applying spiritual discernment helps move a community from criticism to celebration Peter's example of defending the truth without backing down from controversy The difference between a receiving church and a sending church, and why outward focus matters How a predicted famine motivated the early church toward proactive generosity What it means to build steadfastness and endurance over time rather than expecting instant transformation A closing challenge: what nickname would the world give your church today Key Quote: "Forward focus ensures present provision." About One Single Story: One Single Story is a weekday devotional podcast offering brief, practical lessons drawn from the daily reading in the One Year Bible. Hosted by the pastoral team at Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina, each episode invites listeners to open their Bible, grab a pen and paper, and join a real conversation around God's Word. This episode comes from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina. Learn more at visitopendoor.com or onesinglestory.com. If this episode encouraged you, subscribe to One Single Story so you never miss a daily lesson from the One Year Bible. New episodes release every weekday. Coming This Week: The team continues their study through the book of Acts, following the spread of the early church and what it means to live out steadfast, sending-focused faith in today's world. Join us tomorrow for the next conversation around the Word. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #BookOfActs #ActsChapter11 #EarlyChurch #SendingChurch #Steadfastness #ChristianCommunity /episode/index/show/onesinglestory/id/41672705

God Shows No Favoritism - Acts 10:24-48 | June 16, 2026 06/16/2026

God Shows No Favoritism - Acts 10:24-48 | June 16, 2026 Welcome to another episode of One Single Story! Today, Pastor Stephen Mizell is joined by co-hosts Pastor Jay Rivenbark and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski for a powerful conversation in the book of Acts, exploring how God shows no favoritism, how the Holy Spirit interrupts our plans, and how His grace continually astonishes us through the people He saves. Scripture Focus: Acts 10:24-48 - This passage covers Peter's visit to Cornelius's house, a significant moment where Peter, a strict Jew, enters a Gentile's home in obedience to God's vision. Peter declares that God shows no favoritism, the Holy Spirit falls on the Gentiles present, and they are baptized, marking a pivotal expansion of the gospel beyond Jewish believers. In This Episode: Peter's obedience in showing up without knowing the full plan What truly qualifies someone as an "apostle" according to Scripture How "God shows no favoritism" should shape local outreach and evangelism Recognizing and overcoming personal prejudices and blind spots Staying sensitive to the Holy Spirit's movement within structured church services The difference between church structure as "tracks" versus a "cage" Stories of God's grace astonishing the hosts through unexpected salvations Key Quote: "Structure should be tracks, not a cage. Structure should be tracks that you run on - you're moving from point A to point B, not a cage that we got to keep it inside of." About One Single Story: One Single Story is a weekday devotional podcast offering brief, conversational lessons drawn from a section of that day's reading in the One Year Bible. Hosted by the pastors of Open Door Church, each episode invites listeners to dig into Scripture with a Bible, pen, and paper, fostering real conversations around God's Word. Open Door Church, Edenton, North Carolina visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Subscribe to One Single Story to stay grounded in God's Word every weekday. Hit the subscribe button and turn on notifications so you never miss a daily lesson from the One Year Bible. Coming This Week: Join us as we continue our journey through the book of Acts, uncovering more stories of the early church's growth, the Holy Spirit's work, and how the gospel continues to break down barriers and reach the unexpected. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #BookOfActs #HolySpirit #NoFavoritism #Acts10 #ChristianCommunity /episode/index/show/onesinglestory/id/41656740

Breaking Down Blind Spots - Acts 10:1-23 | June 15, 2026 06/15/2026

Breaking Down Blind Spots - Acts 10:1-23 | June 15, 2026 Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski for today's edition of One Single Story as they dig into Acts chapter 10, the powerful account of Cornelius and Peter. This conversation explores spiritual blind spots, cultural bias, and what it truly means to follow God as revelation leads to transformation. Scripture Focus: Acts 10:1-23 - This passage marks the beginning of the Gentile Pentecost, recounting how God simultaneously prepared Cornelius, a devout Roman centurion, and Peter, a Jewish apostle, to break down barriers between Jew and Gentile and open the gospel to all nations. In This Episode: How Cornelius's prayers and gifts to the poor were received by God as an act of worship, even before he was part of the covenant promise Peter's vision and the command not to call unclean what God has called clean Identifying our own cultural and religious blind spots and the importance of inviting honest feedback from others How developing real relationships with people we may have prejudged can completely change our perspective The difference between being religious and being truly saved, including sobering statistics on self-identified Christians versus true disciples Cornelius's story as a picture of being judged according to the knowledge we have, and the call to respond when new revelation comes Why the fear of the Lord is the beginning of the journey, not the end Key Quote: "God will not use your biases to build the kingdom. So don't let your old sheets of tradition keep you from a house full of new souls." About One Single Story: One Single Story is a weekday devotional podcast from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina, walking through the One Year Bible reading plan one passage at a time. Each episode offers a brief, conversational lesson designed to help listeners grow in their understanding of Scripture and their relationship with God. Open Door Church | Edenton, North Carolina | Subscribe to One Single Story so you never miss a daily devotional. New episodes release every weekday to help you stay grounded in God's Word. Coming This Week: Join us as we continue our journey through the book of Acts this week, exploring how the early church navigated cultural barriers, embraced new revelation, and carried the gospel to the ends of the earth. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #ActsOfTheApostles #Cornelius #BookOfActs #GentilePentecost #SpiritualBlindSpot /episode/index/show/onesinglestory/id/41639605

When Everything Is Not Enough - 1 Kings 9:1–10:29 | June 12, 2026 06/12/2026

Being a Lighthouse to the World - 1 Kings 8:1-66 | June 11, 2026 06/11/2026

Solomon's Temple and the Pillars of Faith - 1 Kings 7:1-51 | June 10, 2026 06/10/2026

The Builder and the Building - 1 Kings 5:1–6:38 | June 9, 2026 06/09/2026

Hearing Heart - 1 Kings 3:3–4:34 | June 8, 2026 06/08/2026

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