One Single Story

Welcome to One Single Story, the daily Bible podcast with a brief lesson from each weekday's reading in the One Year Bible. Today, Pastor Stephen Mizell is joined by Pastor Jay Rivenbark and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski for a conversation on Psalm 107: the power of public testimony, who we call on when we are in distress, and how God's track record can shape our daily wisdom. Scripture Focus: Psalm 107:1 -43 - The opening psalm of Book Five of the Psalter. It begins with the call, "Let the redeemed of the Lord say so," and gives four pictures of distress: desert wanderers, prisoners, the foolish, and sailors caught in a storm. In each, people cry out to God and He answers. The psalm closes with a charge to the wise to take these things to heart. In This Episode: Why public testimony is vital to spiritual health, and how telling our stories builds our own faith and the faith of others How God meets different needs in different ways: direction, freedom, restoration, and rescue What it means to be "at our wits end," and why God allows us to exhaust our own wisdom before we turn to Him The difference between remembering what God has done and actually learning from it Why experience with God carries more weight than theory or argument Building the instinct to cry out to God in trouble and to tell the story when He delivers Key Quote: "Theories and arguments are great. I would even say theology is great. But experience changes everything." About One Single Story: One Single Story is a weekday podcast from Open Door Church that offers a short, practical lesson from each day's One Year Bible reading. Whether you are reading the Bible through in a year or looking for daily encouragement, each episode helps you see how Scripture fits into one single story and how to apply it to everyday life. Open Door Church: Open Door Church is located in Edenton, North Carolina. Learn more at visitopendoor.com and find more episodes at onesinglestory.com. Subscribe: If today's episode encouraged you, subscribe to the channel, like this video, and share it with someone who is reading through the Bible. Turn on notifications so you never miss a new episode. Coming This Week: Join us for the rest of the week as we continue through the One Year Bible readings, with a new lesson each weekday to help you read Scripture with confidence and apply it to daily life. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #Psalm107 #Psalms #Testimony #GodsFaithfulness #CryingOutToGod

Welcome to One Single Story, where each weekday we take a brief look at a section of the day's reading in the One Year Bible. Today, Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Sheryl Daughety walk through the second half of Hebrews chapter 7 and its message of a better hope. They talk about what it means to be saved to the uttermost and what it looks like to have a High Priest who always intercedes for us. Scripture Focus: Hebrews 7:18-28 - The writer of Hebrews shows that the law could never make anyone perfect, and that Jesus, our permanent and sinless High Priest, brings a better hope through which we draw near to God. In This Episode: Why Jesus is the kind of High Priest we truly need, whether or not we recognize it How the law was never meant to save, but to reveal sin and point us to Christ Moving from a rule-keeping mindset to a grace-filled, relational walk with God Why doing the right thing out of fear or obligation steals joy, peace, and security What it means to be saved to the uttermost: complete, comprehensive, and permanent salvation Salvation from the penalty of sin (justification), the power of sin (sanctification), and the presence of sin (glorification) How knowing Jesus is interceding for us right now changes the way we face spiritual battles Jesus' prayer for Peter, and how His intercession equips us to strengthen others Key Quote: "Not living that way doesn't change my behavior. It changes my motivation for the behavior." About One Single Story: One Single Story is a daily podcast from Open Door Church that follows the One Year Bible reading plan. Each weekday, our pastors share a short, conversational lesson from the day's reading to help you understand Scripture, apply it to everyday life, and see how the whole Bible points to one single story of God's redeeming love. Church and Website Info: Open Door Church is located in Edenton, North Carolina. Learn more about our church at visitopendoor.com and find more episodes and resources at onesinglestory.com. Subscribe: If today's episode encouraged you, subscribe to the channel, like this video, and share it with someone who would benefit from a daily Bible study. Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. Coming This Week: Join us for the rest of this week's One Year Bible readings as we continue walking through Hebrews and discover more about the superiority of Christ and the new covenant He brings. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #Hebrews #Hebrews7 #BetterHope #JesusOurHighPriest #SavedToTheUttermost #Intercession #GraceNotLaw

Welcome to today's edition of One Single Story, where each weekday we share a brief lesson from the day's reading in the One Year Bible. Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Sheryl Daughety open Hebrews chapter 7 and talk about Melchizedek, the superior priesthood of Jesus, and why the types and shadows of the Old Testament all point to Christ. Scripture Focus: Hebrews 7:1-17 - The author of Hebrews presents Melchizedek, the king of righteousness and king of peace who received tithes from Abraham in Genesis 14, as a picture of Jesus, a High Priest who serves by the power of an indestructible life. In This Episode: Why Abraham's tithe to Melchizedek in Genesis 14 shows that giving predates the Law How the Old Testament priesthood was a good system but was never meant to solve our ongoing sinfulness How Jesus holds righteousness and peace together through the cross Why Jesus is the culmination of every Old Testament type and shadow, not just a character in the story How recognizing Jesus as our great High Priest and perfect sacrifice deepens our worship and generosity Why the resurrection and indestructible life of Christ give us confidence for our future How Jesus, as the first-fruits from the dead, gives us assurance that we will be with Him forever Key Quote: "He's not just a character in a story. He's the culmination of everything that happened before and after." About One Single Story: One Single Story is a daily Bible podcast that follows the One Year Bible reading plan. Each weekday, our pastors take a short section of the day's reading and talk through what it means and how to live it out, showing how all of Scripture points to one single story: the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. Open Door Church is located in Edenton, North Carolina. Learn more about our church at visitopendoor.com and find more episodes and resources at onesinglestory.com. Subscribe to One Single Story on YouTube and turn on notifications so you never miss a daily episode. Like this video and share it with someone who is reading through the Bible this year. Coming This Week: Join us for the rest of this week as we continue through the One Year Bible, walking through the book of Hebrews and the new covenant that Jesus brings. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #Hebrews #Hebrews7 #Melchizedek #GreatHighPriest #Tithing #Resurrection #Jesus

Welcome to One Single Story. Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Sheryl Daughety open today's One Year Bible reading in Hebrews chapter 6. They talk about moving past elementary teachings into real spiritual maturity, and about why hope in Jesus is an anchor for the soul when life's storms hit. Scripture Focus: Hebrews 6:1 -20 - The author of Hebrews urges believers to stop camping on the basics of the faith and press on to maturity. He warns against drifting away, reminds us that God does not forget our work and love, and describes our hope in Christ as an anchor for the soul. Jesus has already entered the heavenly sanctuary ahead of us as our forerunner. In This Episode: Why faith and endurance, not belief alone, mark the Christian life (Hebrews 6:12) How to build a discipleship culture that moves people from basic salvation steps to deeper theological growth, including daily Bible reading, life groups, 21 Days of Prayer, serving with spiritual gifts, and generous giving Why there is always a "next step" in your faith journey A candid look at how a large, well-known church learned that activity does not equal maturity Why a strong spiritual foundation matters even when no one sees it Encouragement for weary volunteers and ministry workers who feel overlooked, based on God's promise not to forget your work (Hebrews 6:10-12) How the ancient image of a ship being pulled into harbor shows what it means that Jesus has gone before us (Hebrews 6:19-20) Practical "stabilizers" for life's storms: God's Word, prayer, and Christian community Key Quote: "When the winds of uncertainty blow around your life, don't look at the waves. Look to Jesus. He's your divine forerunner who has anchored your soul inside the heavenly sanctuary." About One Single Story: Each weekday, One Single Story offers a brief, conversational Bible lesson drawn from the daily reading in The One Year Bible. Whether you are reading through Scripture for the first time or the twentieth, join us for practical insight, honest discussion, and encouragement to apply God's Word to everyday life. Open Door Church is located in Edenton, North Carolina. Learn more about our church at visitopendoor.com and find more episodes and resources at onesinglestory.com. Subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications so you never miss a daily Bible study episode. Like this video, share it with a friend who is reading through the Bible, and leave a comment telling us what stood out to you in Hebrews 6. Coming This Week: We continue our journey through the book of Hebrews in the One Year Bible, exploring Jesus as our great High Priest and the better covenant He brings. Grab your Bible, a pen, and some paper, and join us for the next episode. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #Hebrews #Hebrews6 #SpiritualMaturity #Discipleship #AnchorForTheSoul #HopeInChrist

Welcome to One Single Story, the daily Bible study podcast from Open Door Church. Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Sheryl Daughety walk through Hebrews chapter 5 from the One Year Bible. They discuss Jesus as our compassionate High Priest, the loud cries and tears of His prayer life, and how suffering teaches obedience and spiritual maturity. Scripture Focus: Hebrews 5:1-14 - The qualifications of a high priest, Jesus as a priest in the order of Melchizedek, His earthly prayers and suffering, and the author's warning against staying on spiritual milk when God calls us to solid food. In This Episode: Jesus deals gently with the ignorant and wayward because He shares our human weaknesses Why Jesus prayed with loud cries and tears, and why honest, emotional prayer is normal Whether prayer should be silent or spoken aloud, and the witness of praying in public How Jesus learned obedience through suffering, and what suffering teaches us about trust and maturity Signs that a believer or a church is ready to move from milk to solid food The danger of needing a spiritual pacifier instead of pursuing growth Key Quote: "The older I get, the more I realize you go through hard things so you can deal with harder things." About One Single Story: Each weekday, One Single Story offers a brief lesson from a section of the day's reading in the One Year Bible. Grab your Bible, pen, and paper, and join the conversation around the Word of God. It is a practical daily devotional for anyone who wants to read Scripture consistently and apply it to everyday life. Open Door Church is located in Edenton, North Carolina. Learn more about the church at visitopendoor.com and find more episodes at onesinglestory.com. Subscribe to the channel, turn on notifications, and share this episode with a friend who is reading through the Bible this year. Leave a comment and tell us what stood out to you in Hebrews 5. Coming This Week: We continue our journey through the book of Hebrews and the One Year Bible reading plan. Join us each weekday for a new conversation on what Scripture says about Jesus, spiritual maturity, and faithful living. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #Hebrews #Hebrews5 #Melchizedek #HighPriest #PowerOfPrayer #SufferingAndFaith #SpiritualMaturity

Welcome to One Single Story, where each weekday we take a brief look at a section of the day's reading in the One Year Bible. Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark and Pastor Sheryl Daughety explore Hebrews chapter 4 and what it means to enter God's rest. Grab your Bible, a pen, and some paper, and join the conversation about spiritual rest, the living Word of God, and coming boldly to the throne of grace. Scripture Focus: Hebrews 4:1-16 - The author of Hebrews calls believers to enter the Sabbath rest God offers through Jesus, warns against missing it through unbelief, describes God's Word as living and active, and invites us to approach the throne of grace with confidence in our time of need. In This Episode: Why God's rest is a gift we choose to receive, not something we earn through performance How a culture built on achievement runs opposite to the rest God offers The Sabbath as the one day in Genesis with no evening and morning, pointing to an eternal, permanent rest How to keep spiritual activity motivated by love for God rather than a desire for his approval Why the Bible should be read as a mirror, not like a novel we watch from a distance The Word of God as a scalpel for healing and fine-tuning, not a bludgeon What keeps believers from coming boldly to God when they stumble: shame, guilt, regret, and a distorted picture of God Why hiding our wounds from God only makes them worse, and how he waits for us to come to him Key Quote: "There's nothing we can or will do that will make him love us more or love us less than he currently does." About One Single Story: One Single Story is a daily Bible podcast from Open Door Church that walks through the One Year Bible. Each weekday episode offers a short, conversational look at the day's reading, with discussion questions and practical application for everyday Christian life. The aim is to help listeners see how every passage points to the one single story of God's redeeming love through Jesus Christ. Open Door Church is located in Edenton, North Carolina. Learn more at visitopendoor.com and find more episodes at onesinglestory.com. Subscribe to the One Single Story YouTube channel, turn on notifications, and join us each weekday as we read through the Bible together in one year. If today's episode encouraged you, like the video, share it with a friend, and leave a comment with what stood out to you from Hebrews 4. Coming This Week: We continue our journey through the book of Hebrews, exploring how Jesus is our great high priest and what it means to hold fast to our faith. Join us each weekday as we keep reading through the One Year Bible together. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #Hebrews #Hebrews4 #SabbathRest #ThroneOfGrace #LivingWord #GodsRest #OneSingleStory

Welcome to today's edition of One Single Story, where Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Alyssa Bream, and Pastor Sheryl Daughety offer a brief lesson from the day's reading in the One Year Bible. Today we are in Lamentations chapter 3, the center of the book, and we talk about what to do when prayers feel unanswered, how to call truth to mind when despair is loud, and how God's new mercies every morning help us walk forward. Scripture Focus: Lamentations 3:1 -66 - The midpoint of the five-chapter book of Lamentations and its emotional turning point. Jeremiah moves from describing God as a bear lying in wait and a wall blocking his prayers to a declaration of hope: "This I call to mind, and therefore I have hope." This is the chapter that inspired the hymn "Great Is Thy Faithfulness." In This Episode: The story behind "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" and its connection to Lamentations 3 Why the same God who blesses us is the God who allows hardship, and why we can trust Him in both The value of learning spiritual disciplines early in life (verse 27) How to walk with someone in deep spiritual darkness: sit with them, ask what they need, and resist explaining their pain away Why Jeremiah kept praying even when God felt silent, and why spiritual disciplines matter most in a crisis How to train your mind to recall God's faithfulness through memorized Scripture, speaking truth aloud, and godly relationships Preaching a message of hope to yourself instead of passively listening to anxiety and fear What it means that God's mercies are new every morning, and how to leave yesterday's shame and failure behind Key Quote: "Not feeling God is not the same as God being gone." About One Single Story: One Single Story is a weekday Bible study podcast from Open Door Church. Each episode takes a short, practical look at a section of the day's One Year Bible reading, helping you see how the whole Bible points to one single story of God's redemptive love. Grab your Bible, a pen, and some paper, and join the conversation around the Word of God. Church and Website Info: Open Door Church, Edenton, North Carolina. Learn more at visitopendoor.com and find more episodes and resources at onesinglestory.com. Subscribe: If today's episode encouraged you, subscribe to the channel, like this video, and share it with someone walking through a hard season. Turn on notifications so you never miss a weekday episode. Coming This Week: We continue through the book of Lamentations as we finish out the week, following Jeremiah's grief and honesty as he continues to bring the pain of Jerusalem before God. Join us each weekday for the next lesson from the One Year Bible. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #Lamentations #Lamentations3 #GreatIsThyFaithfulness #NewMercies #HopeInHardTimes #GriefAndFaith

Welcome to the October 29th edition of One Single Story. Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Alyssa Bream, and Pastor Sheryl Daughety open Lamentations 1 and 2 in the One Year Bible. They talk about why lament is a vital part of the Christian life and why God included a series of funeral dirges in Scripture. Scripture Focus: Lamentations 1:1 – 2:22 - Jeremiah, the weeping prophet, writes a series of acrostic funeral dirges as he looks over the ruins of Jerusalem. He pours out raw grief over the consequences God's people faced for turning away from Him. In This Episode: Why weeping and lament are not signs of a lack of faith, but a turning toward God Lament as a form of prayer, and why not every prayer is victory and praise How Lamentations 1:12 ("Look and see if there is any sorrow like my sorrow") points forward to Jesus on the cross Why we should sit with the sorrow of the crucifixion and not rush to the resurrection Jesus as the ultimate sin bearer, carrying what Jerusalem could only weep over The danger of false comfort and empty, flattering words, and why pastors must preach hard truths with love How personality and cultural pressure shape what gets preached, and why leaders must stretch beyond their comfort zone Key Quote: "You don't have to hide your pain or run from conviction. Bring your honest lament to a Savior who bore our ultimate sorrow on the cross." About One Single Story: One Single Story is a weekday Bible podcast from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina. Each episode offers a brief, conversational lesson from a section of the day's reading in the One Year Bible, so you can read through the whole Bible in a year and see how all of Scripture points to one single story of redemption through Jesus Christ. Church and Website Info: Open Door Church, Edenton, North Carolina. Learn more at visitopendoor.com and find more episodes and resources at onesinglestory.com. Subscribe: Subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. If this conversation encouraged you, like the video, leave a comment, and share it with someone reading through the Bible this year. Coming This Week: Join us for the rest of the week as we keep working through the One Year Bible, with fresh discussion and practical application from each day's reading. Grab your Bible, a pen, and some paper, and read along with us. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #Lamentations #Jeremiah #Lament #BookOfLamentations #WeepingProphet #GriefAndFaith

Welcome Welcome to One Single Story, where each weekday we share a brief lesson from the day's reading in the One Year Bible. Today, Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Alyssa Bream, and Pastor Sheryl Daughety close out the book of Jeremiah. They talk about what to do when the institutions and expectations we trust begin to crumble, the danger of persistent spiritual stubbornness, and the quiet messianic hope found in the last verses of Jeremiah. Scripture Focus: Jeremiah 51:54-52:34 - The final section of Jeremiah serves as an appendix to the whole book. It records the fall of Jerusalem, the burning of the temple, the stripping of its bronze pillars and pomegranates, King Zedekiah's downfall, and the surprising release of King Jehoiachin, a descendant of David, who is elevated from prison to eat at the Babylonian king's table. In This Episode: How to help believers process seasons when a church, career, marriage, or other cherished institution begins to fail The temple's bronze pillars, Jachin and Boaz, and what happens when people abandon the God behind the symbols Why comfort, remembering God's past faithfulness, and trusting who is in control matter more than preaching at someone in pain Recalibrating our identity when roles like career and parenting begin to crumble Why we often ask God to fix the situation instead of asking Him to help us trust Him through it King Zedekiah and the danger of persistent spiritual stubbornness, ignored warnings, and delayed obedience How fear of people and peer pressure can keep us from doing what we already know is right Jehoiachin's release from prison and what it says about God's promise to David and the hope of the Messiah Key Quote: "Jeremiah doesn't end with a period. It ends with a comma." After massive destruction, there is a tiny glimmer of hope, and what looks like the end isn't always the end. About One Single Story One Single Story is a weekday Bible study podcast from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina. Each episode takes a short, practical look at a section of the day's One Year Bible reading and shows how the whole Bible tells one single story of God's redemptive love. Whether you are reading through the Bible in a year or just looking for daily encouragement in Scripture, we are glad to have you with us. Church and Website Info Open Door Church | Edenton, North Carolina Church: visitopendoor.com Podcast: onesinglestory.com Subscribe If this episode encouraged you, subscribe to the One Single Story channel and turn on notifications so you never miss a daily Bible study. Like this video, share it with a friend who is reading through the Bible, and leave a comment telling us what stood out to you from Jeremiah. Coming This Week We continue our journey through the One Year Bible with new daily readings and discussions each weekday. Grab your Bible, a pen, and some paper, and join us for the next episode of One Single Story. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #Jeremiah #Jeremiah52 #BookOfJeremiah #FallOfJerusalem #MessianicHope #ObediencetoGod #KingZedekiah #OldTestament

Welcome to One Single Story! Pastor Stephen Mizell is joined by co-hosts Pastor Alyssa Bream and Pastor Sheryl Daughety for a Bible study conversation on Jeremiah 51. Today's episode looks at God's judgment on Babylon, the hammer that was itself broken, and asks what it means to place our hope in the wrong systems. Grab your Bible, a pen, and some paper, and join the conversation. Scripture Focus: Jeremiah 51:1 -53 - Jeremiah continues his prophecy against Babylon, the empire God used as an instrument of judgment against Judah and then held accountable for its own pride and cruelty. The chapter closes with Seraiah sinking a scroll in the Euphrates River as a picture of Babylon's fall, and with a call for the exiles to remember the Lord from afar. In This Episode: Why Jeremiah's scroll-in-the-river illustration reminds us that God's people have always used visual object lessons The point of no return in Jeremiah 51:9 and how rebellion can become deeply entrenched How God's sovereignty and human responsibility fit together when Babylon is called His hammer but is still judged for its cruelty Why Babylon was an instrument of God but never His puppet, with comparisons to Pharaoh and Judas Why hoping in political parties, leaders, and human kingdoms always ends in disappointment How knowing the end of the story gives us peace when earthly powers rise and fall Living as exiles in a secular culture and why standing apart helps us make a difference for the Kingdom The comfort of the communion of saints and the cloud of witnesses when you feel alone in your faith How the Psalms of Ascent and regular spiritual rhythms of prayer, Scripture reading, and community keep our hearts focused on heaven Key Quote: "Don't throw your anchor into a sinking world. Remember the Lord today and place your trust in the King whose kingdom can never be destroyed." About One Single Story: One Single Story is a weekday Bible study podcast from Open Door Church that offers a brief lesson from a section of the day's reading in a one-year Bible plan. Each episode helps listeners see how every passage connects to the one single story of God's redemption through Jesus Christ. Whether you are reading through the Bible for the first time or the fifteenth, this podcast is designed to help you understand Scripture and apply it to everyday life. Open Door Church is located in Edenton, North Carolina. Learn more about our church at visitopendoor.com and find more episodes and resources at onesinglestory.com. Subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications so you never miss a daily episode. If this conversation encouraged you, like the video, share it with a friend who is reading along, and leave a comment telling us what stood out to you from Jeremiah 51. Coming This Week: We continue our journey through the Scriptures with a new conversation each weekday. Read along with the plan, then join Pastor Stephen, Pastor Alyssa, and Pastor Sheryl as we discover how each passage points to the one single story of the Bible. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #Jeremiah #Jeremiah51 #BookOfJeremiah #Babylon #OldTestament #HopeInChrist #GodsSovereignty #HeavenlyCitizenship #CloudOfWitnesses #PsalmsOfAscent #BibleReadingPlan