One Single Story

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Alyssa Bream as they explore how wisdom guards our purity and protects us from moral compromise through Proverbs 2:16-22. Scripture Focus: Proverbs 2:16-22 - How wisdom protects us from temptations that destroy reputations, marriages, and futures. In This Episode: How integrity creates momentum and right choices lead to more right choices Why moral compromise begins with small, unwise decisions, not one big mistake The slippery slope: how small compromises lose sensitivity to God's voice Seeing long-term consequences through wisdom's lens Practical boundaries that honor God and relationships Key Quote: "Compromise can begin with a whisper, but it often ends in a wreck." About One Single Story: Each weekday, we offer a brief lesson from The One Year Bible, providing practical insights to help you apply Scripture to everyday life. Open Door Church | Edenton, North Carolina visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Subscribe for daily biblical encouragement and practical teaching from God's Word. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Scripture #Faith #Proverbs #Wisdom #Boundaries #ChristianLiving

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Alyssa Bream as they explore Jesus's teachings on trust, anxiety, and the Golden Rule. This conversation examines the difference between worry and clinical anxiety, why the Golden Rule is more complex than we think, and how slowing down enables kingdom-first living. Scripture Focus: Matthew 6:25-7:12 - Jesus's Sermon on the Mount teachings on worry, trust in God's provision, and the Golden Rule. In This Episode: How worry reveals misplaced trust and functions as "imagining the future without God in it" Distinguishing between clinical anxiety and spiritual worry Why the Golden Rule requires helping people where they are, not where we are The importance of slowing down to practice kingdom principles Key Quote: "Most believers know the practices. They just don't practice. If the kingdom comes last, you're going to live by Kingdom last principles instead of Kingdom first principles." About One Single Story: Each weekday, One Single Story offers a brief lesson from the daily reading in the One Year Bible, helping you apply Scripture to everyday life. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes release every weekday. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #Matthew #SermonOnTheMount #GoldenRule #TrustInGod #KingdomLiving

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream for today's episode of One Single Story as they explore the challenges of performance-driven religion and how to keep good deeds from becoming a show. Scripture Focus: Matthew 6:1-24 (Sermon on the Mount) - Jesus addresses performance-driven religion and reframes how we approach generosity, prayer, and fasting. In This Episode: The difference between babbling prayers and persistent, sincere prayer Why motive matters more than method in spiritual practices Distinguishing between public faith and performance faith How generosity breaks the grip of greed and selfishness Key Quote: "I think the key has to be we have to do more in secret than we do in public." About One Single Story: One Single Story is a daily podcast offering brief lessons from the One Year Bible reading plan. Each weekday, the hosts provide practical insights and encouraging conversations around God's Word. Open Door Church Edenton, North Carolina visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform for daily biblical encouragement. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Scripture #Faith #Matthew6 #Prayer #Generosity

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream as they explore the powerful contrast between Abraham's faith-driven obedience and Lot's sight-driven choices in Genesis 13:5–15:21. Scripture Focus: Genesis 13:5–15:21 - Abraham and Lot separate as Lot chooses the well-watered Jordan Valley based on appearance, while Abraham trusts God's direction. God confirms His covenant with Abraham, declaring him righteous because of his faith. In This Episode: Why Lot chose based on what looked good while Abraham chose obedience The contrast between sight-driven decisions and faith-driven trust Why faith, not performance, is the foundation of righteousness The long-term consequences of our choices and obedience Key Quote: "Lot seemed to always move toward what he could see. Abraham seemed to always move toward God. And I think often that is our choice. Are we going to move toward God, or are we going to move toward what we can see?" One Single Story is a daily Bible study podcast from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina. Visit visitopendoor.com or onesinglestory.com. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Faith #Genesis #Abraham #Obedience #FaithOverSight

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream as they explore one of the Bible's most striking contrasts: the Tower of Babel and God's call to Abraham. This episode examines how pride leads to independence while humility positions us for God's blessing. Scripture Focus: Genesis 11:1–13:4 - The Tower of Babel's prideful unity transitions to God's call of Abraham, one humble man who would become a blessing to all nations. In This Episode: The Tower of Babel as a picture of human pride and independence from God Why unity without humility is dangerous The power of one obedient person versus a prideful multitude The difference between building stages versus building altars How faith becomes a blessing when it leads to action Modern towers we build: technology, power, titles, and wealth Key Quote: "Choose altars over towers because God will take care of your name if you take care of your obedience." About One Single Story: A daily podcast offering brief lessons from the One Year Bible reading plan. The Open Door Church team provides practical insights to help you engage more deeply with Scripture. Open Door Church - Edenton, North Carolina visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes every weekday. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Scripture #Faith #Genesis #TowerOfBabel #Abraham #Humility #Obedience

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski as they explore what it truly means to fear the Lord and how humility opens the door to godly wisdom in Proverbs 1:7-9. Scripture Focus: Proverbs 1:7-9 - The foundation of wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord and honoring godly instruction. In This Episode: Understanding "fear of the Lord" as reverent respect, not terror How humility makes us teachable and transforms knowledge into wisdom The vital role of parents and mentors in passing down godly understanding Personal stories of influential spiritual guides Key Quote: "Knowledge without reverence is just information. With that reverence of the Lord, it becomes transformation." About One Single Story: Each weekday, we offer a brief lesson from the daily reading in the One Year Bible with practical insights and honest conversation around Scripture. Open Door Church | Edenton, North Carolina visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform for new episodes every weekday. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Scripture #Faith #Proverbs #Wisdom #FearOfTheLord

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski as they explore Psalm 1 and discuss what it means to be planted and rooted in God's Word as we begin 2026. Scripture Focus: Psalm 1:1-6 - Two paths in life: one rooted in God's Word that bears fruit, and another that is rootless and blown away. In This Episode: Meditation on God's Word versus simply reading it Why direction determines destination in your spiritual life Understanding righteousness as alignment with God's heart How stability comes from being planted and rooted Key Quote: "Blessed life doesn't happen by accident. Direction determines destination." One Single Story is a daily podcast offering brief lessons from the One Year Bible reading plan. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and join us each weekday for encouraging conversations around God's Word. Open Door Church, Edenton, North Carolina | visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Scripture #Faith #Psalm1 #NewYear #GodsWord

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski as they explore the ultimate crescendo of worship in Psalm 150. Discover what it means to live a life of praise beyond Sunday mornings and how every breath is an opportunity to worship God. Scripture Focus: Psalm 150:1-6 - The concluding psalm calling all creation to praise God with every instrument, voice, and breath. In This Episode: Why praise is a mandate, not a mood Practicing all-of-life worship in daily moments The connection between breath, grace, and worship Understanding that you're already an instrument for God's use Key Quote: "If breath is life, then praise is purpose. Every inhale is grace and every exhale should be worship." One Single Story offers daily lessons from the One Year Bible. Visit onesinglestory.com and visitopendoor.com for more resources. #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #Psalm150 #Worship #Faith

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski as they explore God's ultimate redemption plan in Revelation 21—a vision where God doesn't discard what He created, but restores it, making all things new. Scripture Focus: Revelation 21:1-27 - John's vision of the new heaven and new earth, where God dwells among His people and establishes the New Jerusalem. In This Episode: God's plan as restoration, not just rescue Finding comfort in suffering through the promise of permanent peace Living as Kingdom citizens and ambassadors now Bringing heaven's values to earth while we wait Key Quote: "God's plan has always been to come back and make this right—it's coming back and restoring us to what was right to begin with." About One Single Story: Daily podcast offering brief lessons from the One Year Bible reading plan. Open Door Church, Edenton, North Carolina | visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #Revelation #NewHeaven #Faith

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski as they explore Revelation 20 and discuss the defeat of evil, the Book of Life, and how eternal perspective reshapes our daily priorities. Scripture Focus: Revelation 20:1-15 - The final judgment unfolds before the Great White Throne, where those whose names are in the Lamb's Book of Life enter eternal life and all evil is forever ended. In This Episode: The Book of Life versus the other books of judgment Why evil has an expiration date How sin gets settled - at the cross or at the throne How eternal perspective changes our present priorities Key Quote: "Evil doesn't get the last word. God gets the last word in all of it. God has an endpoint, and He's stamping it. It is done." About One Single Story: One Single Story offers daily lessons from the One Year Bible reading plan, providing practical insights to help you apply God's Word to everyday life. Open Door Church, Edenton, North Carolina | visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform for daily biblical encouragement. #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Scripture #Faith #Revelation #FinalJudgment #EternalLife

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Sheryl Daughety on One Single Story as we explore Zechariah 9's powerful prophecy of the coming King. In this day-after-Christmas episode, we examine how the Messiah's humility challenges worldly power, what it means for God to fight for His people, and how to live in light of Christ's promised return. Scripture Focus: Zechariah 9:1-17 - The messianic prophecy of the humble King riding into Jerusalem on a donkey, fulfilled by Jesus during His triumphal entry. In This Episode: How a humble king challenges our views of power and leadership What it means for God to fight for His people and never allow full defeat Finding peace by relinquishing control and trusting God's sovereignty Living with reverence and readiness for Christ's return Key Quote: "Jesus is coming again. The only thing I'm sure of is that it's going to happen. I can rest in that and live with the assurance that it's going to take place." One Single Story is a daily devotional podcast walking through the One Year Bible with biblical insights and practical applications for your faith journey. Open Door Church, Edenton, North Carolina | visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and join us each weekday for encouraging conversations around Scripture. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Scripture #Faith #Zechariah #MessianicProphecy #SecondComing

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Sheryl Daughety on this Christmas Day edition as they explore what "God with us" means through Zechariah 8's message of restoration and hope. Scripture Focus: Zechariah 8:1-23 - God's promises of restoration, calling His people to truth, justice, and faithfulness. In This Episode: How God's restoration points to the gospel Balancing truth and peace in faith communities How hope motivates obedience What "God with us" means this Christmas Key Quote: "I don't deserve the life that I'm living, and I don't deserve the blessings that I have, and I don't deserve the relationship that I have with Him. But gosh, His love and His mercy and the life that He's given me... that's what it means to me to have God with me." One Single Story offers daily lessons from the One Year Bible. Visit visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Zechariah #Christmas #Emmanuel #GodWithUs

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Sheryl Daughety as they explore Zechariah chapters 6 and 7 on Christmas Eve. This prophetic passage reveals Jesus as both priest and king, reminding us that God values mercy and justice over empty religious ritual. Scripture Focus: Zechariah 6:1–7:14 - God's visions reveal His sovereign rule and the coming Messiah who will unite priestly mercy with kingly authority. In This Episode: Why Jesus appears so clearly in this Old Testament prophecy The danger of religious performance without genuine heart connection How Jesus uniquely fulfills both roles as priest and king Why God values compassion and justice over ritual and routine Key Quote: "God's not impressed with religious performance. We can do religious things and be so far off base from what we need to be doing in real worship." About One Single Story: Daily podcast offering brief reflections on the One Year Bible reading plan, helping listeners engage with Scripture in everyday life. Open Door Church, Edenton, North Carolina visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform for daily biblical encouragement! Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Scripture #Faith #Zechariah #OldTestamentProphecy #MercyAndJustice #AuthenticFaith

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Sheryl Daughety as they explore what it means to be empowered by the Holy Spirit for impossible assignments and the balance between surrender and strategy in faith. Scripture Focus: Zechariah 4:1–5:11 - Zechariah's visions of the golden lampstand and God's message to Zerubbabel about relying on divine power rather than human strength. In This Episode: Understanding "not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit" in practical terms How God's Spirit equips us for impossible assignments The importance of God's cleansing before His blessing Signs you're relying on yourself instead of the Holy Spirit Key Quote: "You should be doing things that cannot be done unless He intervenes. You should have some things on your plate that unless He shows up, it's not going to happen." About One Single Story: One Single Story is a daily Bible teaching podcast from Open Door Church. Each weekday, our pastoral team offers brief lessons from the One Year Bible reading plan. visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #HolySpirit #Zechariah #Faith #Scripture

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Sheryl Daughety as they explore the dangerous pattern of self-deception and rationalization that allows sin to take root in our lives. Scripture Focus: Proverbs 30:18-20 - Agur's proverbs contrasting the wonders of nature with the blindness of sin. In This Episode: Why we convince ourselves we're the exception to the rule How self-deception gradually distorts our moral judgment The importance of accountability, humility, and wise counsel in staying aware of our blind spots Key Quote: "People who rationalize to themselves rational lies - they literally convince themselves that what they're doing isn't as bad as it appears to be." About One Single Story: Each weekday, One Single Story offers a brief lesson from daily Bible reading, providing practical insights and honest conversations around God's Word. Open Door Church | Edenton, North Carolina visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform for daily biblical encouragement. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Scripture #Faith #Proverbs #SpiritualGrowth

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, Pastor Alyssa Bream as they explore the book of Zephaniah and discover what it means that God rejoices over His people with singing. Scripture Focus: Zephaniah 1:1–3:20 - Judgment, hope, and God's promise to rejoice over His people with singing. In This Episode: Does the Day of the Lord bring fear or hope? How justice prepares the way for restoration The intimate picture of God singing over His people Why God's presence remains even in corrupt times Key Quote: "I think justice prepares the way to be restored because it removes the things that don't need to be there so that God can build what he wants to." One Single Story is a daily Bible study podcast from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina. Join us each weekday for brief lessons walking through the One Year Bible reading plan together. visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Scripture #Faith #Zephaniah #DayOfTheLord #OldTestament

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream as they discuss Psalm 137, a powerful lament from Israel's Babylonian exile. Discover why lamenting is essential for healing, how to pray honestly without becoming bitter, and what exile teaches us about longing for God's kingdom. Scripture Focus: Psalm 137:1-9 - Israel mourns Jerusalem's destruction while Babylonian captors mock them, capturing the deep grief of a people far from home. In This Episode: Why lamenting is different from complaining and always grounded in faith How expressing pain honestly is necessary for healing Aiming your grief toward God rather than at Him What self-inflicted exile teaches about appreciating God's gifts Key Quote: "Faith doesn't want us to suppress our sorrow—it sanctifies our sorrow." About One Single Story: A daily podcast walking through the One Year Bible with pastors from Open Door Church, offering accessible biblical teaching and genuine conversation. Show Details: One Single Story Season 5 Host: Pastor Stephen Mizell Co-hosts: Pastor Jay Rivenbark and Pastor Alyssa Bream Open Door Church, Edenton, North Carolina visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Subscribe for daily biblical encouragement as you read through the Bible in one year. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Scripture #Faith #Psalms #Lament #Psalm137 #ChristianLife

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream as they explore the wisdom of contentment in a culture that constantly pushes us toward extremes. In this rare deep dive into Proverbs, the team discusses why balance and gratitude matter more than success or fortune. Scripture Focus: Proverbs 30:7-9 - Agur's prayer for neither poverty nor riches, asking God for "just enough to satisfy my needs." In This Episode: Why contentment is so difficult in our comparison-driven culture How both wealth and poverty can become spiritual traps Practical steps for living in balance and gratitude Building habits of thankfulness from affording a burrito to affording a Tesla Key Quote: "Balance isn't boredom. It's peace." About One Single Story: One Single Story offers brief daily lessons from a one-year Bible reading plan with authentic conversation and practical application for everyday life. Open Door Church, Edenton, North Carolina | visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #Proverbs #Contentment #Faith

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream as they conclude their study of Micah, exploring how God's promises unfold in unexpected ways and how justice and mercy converge in His plan for redemption. Scripture Focus: Micah 5:1–7:20 - The messianic prophecy of a ruler from Bethlehem, the contrast between corrupt leadership and the coming Shepherd King, and God's promise to trample our sins underfoot and cast them into the depths of the ocean. In This Episode: God's plans starting in obscurity and the Bethlehem prophecy Trusting God's timing when prophecies take generations to fulfill How justice and mercy meet in God's character Why small towns and small churches make a massive kingdom impact Building hope through remembering God's past faithfulness Key Quote: "God loves us too much to leave us where we are as we are, and if that means making us uncomfortable at times, then that's what he'll do in order to bring about his desired plan for us." About One Single Story: Each weekday, we offer a brief lesson from the One Year Bible through honest conversation and practical application. Open Door Church - Edenton, North Carolina visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. New episodes every weekday! #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Scripture #Faith #BookOfMicah #MessianicProphecy #JusticeAndMercy

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Alyssa Bream as they explore the powerful tension between God's holiness and justice in the book of Micah, tackling difficult questions about judgment, national decline, and where believers should place their hope. Scripture Focus: Micah 1:1–4:13 - The prophet Micah confronts corruption and religious hypocrisy in Israel and Judah, delivering messages of judgment while pointing toward future restoration. In This Episode: The relationship between God's holiness and His concern for justice Why judgment prepares the way for renewal How believers should respond during times of national decline Why advancing God's kingdom matters more than advancing a nation Key Quote: "Judgment isn't God's last word. It's his way of making room for hope... Our opportunity is to advance the kingdom, not to advance a nation." About One Single Story: Each weekday, One Single Story offers a brief lesson from the daily reading in the One Year Bible with practical insights and biblical encouragement. Show Details: One Single Story Season 5 | Host: Pastor Stephen Mizell | Co-hosts: Pastor Jay Rivenbark and Pastor Alyssa Bream | Open Door Church, Edenton, North Carolina | visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Subscribe for daily encouragement from God's Word. New episodes release each weekday. #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Scripture #Faith #BookOfMicah #MinorProphets #JusticeAndMercy