One Single Story

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream as they explore the Passover in Exodus 10-12—examining how salvation requires both God's divine action and our human response, and how this pivotal event points directly to Jesus Christ. Scripture Focus: Exodus 10:1–12:13 - The Passover, where God's judgment passes over those who obey His instructions to mark their doorposts with lamb's blood. In This Episode: How obedience marks the difference between judgment and salvation Why the Passover became central to Israel's identity The connection between Passover and communion How Jesus fulfills the Passover as the final sacrifice Key Quote: "Redemption begins when we trust God enough to obey Him." About One Single Story: Daily lessons from the One Year Bible to help you engage with Scripture and apply God's Word to your life. Open Door Church | Edenton, North Carolina visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Subscribe for new episodes every weekday! #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Scripture #Faith #Exodus #Passover #Redemption

Welcome to One Single Story, where Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream explore Matthew 19:13-30. Jesus flips worldly expectations upside down as He welcomes children, confronts wealth, and redefines what it means to follow Him completely. Scripture Focus: Matthew 19:13-30 - Jesus teaches about childlike faith, challenges the rich young ruler, and reveals the kingdom paradox: "the first shall be last, and the last shall be first." In This Episode: Understanding childlike faith as complete dependence on God The tension between possessions and full commitment to Christ How wealth, security, and independence can become barriers to obedience What "the first shall be last" means for kingdom living Key Quote: "The Kingdom belongs to those who hold everything loosely, but trust God fully." Each weekday, One Single Story offers biblical encouragement from the One Year Bible. Visit visitopendoor.com or onesinglestory.com to learn more. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Faith #MatthewBibleStudy #KingdomValues

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream as they explore Psalm 23 and discuss the profound imagery of God as our Shepherd who provides everything His people need. Scripture Focus: Psalm 23 - David's timeless psalm depicting God as the Good Shepherd who leads, protects, and invites us to dwell in His house forever. In This Episode: The intimate relationship between shepherd and sheep Protection versus perfect safety: what God actually promises How Psalm 23 redefines success as sufficiency rather than abundance The difference between visiting and dwelling in God's house Key Quote: "When the Lord is your shepherd, you lack nothing that truly matters." About One Single Story: Each weekday, One Single Story offers a brief conversation around the One Year Bible reading plan. Hosted by pastors from Open Door Church, these discussions help you dig deeper into Scripture and apply God's Word to everyday life. Visit us at visitopendoor.com or onesinglestory.com. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform for daily biblical encouragement. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Scripture #Faith #Psalm23 #GoodShepherd #Psalms

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream as they explore Matthew 18:1-20, where Jesus redefines greatness through humility and servanthood. The conversation delves into guardian angels, divine protection, and the power of believers gathered in Christ's name. Scripture Focus: Matthew 18:1-20 - Jesus teaches about Kingdom greatness, humility, and His presence among believers. In This Episode: Jesus redefines greatness through childlike humility Guardian angels and biblical passages that reference divine protection Why committed disciples display God's presence powerfully Understanding alignment and unity in the body of Christ Key Quote: "Greatness in the Kingdom is measured by how closely we mirror His heart." One Single Story is a weekday podcast from Open Door Church offering brief lessons from the One Year Bible. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform for new episodes every weekday. visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Scripture #Faith #MatthewGospel #GuardianAngels #KingdomOfGod

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream as they explore Proverbs 5:7-14 and discuss how sin never advertises its ending. Discover the critical difference between acting on impulse and choosing wisdom that protects your future. In This Episode: How temptation conceals long-term consequences while highlighting immediate pleasure Learning from David and Solomon's stories of moral compromise Why wisdom calls us to think beyond the moment The role of regret as a teacher for ourselves and others Key Quote: "Wisdom never says today is all that matters. Never says that. Our impulse says today is all that matters." About One Single Story: Daily biblical insights from the One Year Bible, brought to you by the pastoral team at Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina. visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Subscribe for daily encouragement as we journey through God's Word together. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #Proverbs #BiblicalWisdom #ChristianLiving #Faith

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski as they conclude this week's conversation on Joseph, exploring how he navigated the delicate balance of serving both Egypt and his family with wisdom and integrity. Scripture Focus: Genesis 46:1–47:31 - Jacob's family relocates to Egypt, reunites with Joseph, and settles in Goshen while Joseph demonstrates wise leadership. In This Episode: The tender reunion between Jacob and Joseph How Joseph strategically served both Egypt and his family without compromise Why God's reassurance to Jacob was critical during this transition The significance of Jacob blessing Pharaoh and our responsibility to bless those in authority Key Quote: "He realizes that he has a responsibility to both the family and to the nation... He never sees it as I have to serve one or the other." About One Single Story: Each weekday, we offer a brief lesson from the One Year Bible reading plan with practical insights to help you engage with Scripture. Hosted by the pastoral team at Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina. Visit visitopendoor.com or onesinglestory.com. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to join us each weekday. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Scripture #Faith #Genesis #Joseph #Leadership #Integrity

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski as they explore Joseph's emotional revelation to his brothers and his remarkable perspective on how God works through suffering. Scripture Focus: Genesis 44:1–45:28 - Joseph reveals his identity, Judah offers himself as a sacrifice for Benjamin, and Joseph explains God's sovereign purpose in his suffering. In This Episode: Judah's transformation from betrayer to willing sacrifice How unresolved guilt shapes our present perspective Joseph's view: God orchestrates suffering for greater purposes Why hindsight reveals God's hand in our journey Key Quote: "God not only heals the past, he turns it into the fuel for your future." About One Single Story: A daily Bible study podcast from Open Door Church walking through the One Year Bible. Brief lessons and honest conversations about Scripture, helping you discover how God's story connects to your life. Open Door Church | Edenton, North Carolina visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Subscribe to join thousands walking through God's Word together, one day at a time. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Scripture #Faith #Genesis #JosephStory #Transformation #Grace

Welcome to One Single Story with Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina. Today we explore Joseph testing his brothers and the transformation that follows. Scripture Focus: Genesis 42:18-43:34 - Joseph's brothers return to Egypt with Benjamin, and Joseph tests whether they have truly changed since selling him into slavery. In This Episode: Judah's transformation from suggesting they sell Joseph to offering his life for Benjamin Joseph's emotional breakdown and what it reveals about true healing How unresolved grief shapes our decision-making Why testing revealed the brothers' genuine transformation Key Quote: "Forgiveness takes courage, but it also unlocks a destiny." About One Single Story: Each weekday we offer brief lessons from the One Year Bible, 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 insights. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Scripture #Faith #Genesis #Forgiveness #Transformation

Pastor Stephen Mizell joins Pastor Jay Rivenbark and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski to discuss Joseph's promotion to second-in-command in Egypt and his emotional first encounter with the brothers who betrayed him. Scripture Focus: Genesis 41:17-42:17 - Joseph interprets Pharaoh's dreams, rises to leadership, and years later faces his brothers when famine brings them to Egypt. In This Episode: How suffering prepares us for leadership Why wisdom requires action, not just knowledge Managing abundance: planning for hardship during good times Joseph's reaction to his brothers: love greater than loss Why forgiveness is a process Key Quote: "If you can learn to lead under the hardest of circumstances, it will allow you to flourish when the light is shining the brightest." One Single Story offers brief daily lessons from the One Year Bible. Join our pastors for practical 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. #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #Genesis #Joseph #Leadership #Forgiveness

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski as they explore Joseph's story in Genesis 39-41. When doing the right thing leads to false accusations and prison, how do we respond? This discussion examines how character is forged through trials, not favorable circumstances. Scripture Focus: Genesis 39-41 - Joseph resists temptation, endures false accusation and imprisonment, yet "the Lord was with Joseph" as he moves from slave to prisoner to the brink of promotion. In This Episode: Why doing everything right doesn't guarantee favorable outcomes The importance of avoiding even the appearance of evil How God's favor remains present when life feels unfair The role of humility in authentic leadership Key Quote: "It's about character and not circumstances. Character is consistency, is integrity in face of or in spite of circumstances that aren't going our way." About One Single Story: Each weekday, we offer a brief lesson from the daily reading in the One Year Bible with practical insights and encouraging conversation around God's Word. Open Door Church - Edenton, North Carolina | visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and join us every weekday for biblical encouragement. #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Faith #Genesis #Joseph #Integrity #ChristianLeadership

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Sheryl Daughety as they explore Jacob's wrestling match with God and his unexpected reconciliation with his brother Esau after years of separation. Scripture Focus: Genesis 32:13–34:31 - Jacob prepares to meet Esau, wrestles with God through the night, experiences reconciliation, and faces tragedy when Dinah is assaulted and her brothers retaliate violently. In This Episode: The significance of persistence in faith through Jacob's all-night wrestling match Why reconciliation requires divine work in both parties The debate over whether it's harder to seek forgiveness or to grant it The destructive power of unchecked anger as demonstrated by Simeon and Levi's revenge Key Quote: "Sometimes God wounds us just enough to remind us who we truly are." About One Single Story: One Single Story is a daily Bible study podcast walking through the One Year Bible, offering practical insights from experienced pastors at Open Door Church in 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 #Genesis #JacobAndEsau #Reconciliation #Forgiveness #OldTestament

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Sheryl Daughety as they explore how wisdom produces lasting fruit in our lives, bringing stability, peace, and flourishing even in difficult seasons. Scripture Focus: Proverbs 3:16-18 - Solomon personifies wisdom as a woman whose presence brings long-term blessing and life-giving power. In This Episode: Why wisdom is more valuable than material wealth Understanding wisdom as a "tree of life" that endures through seasons How wisdom leads to peace through right choices and alignment with God's will Personal reflections on the fruit of wisdom: stability, consistency, and proper priorities Key Quote: "True wisdom does not make life easier, but it does make life whole." About One Single Story: Each weekday, One Single Story offers a brief lesson from the day's reading in the One Year Bible. Grab your Bible and join the conversation around God's Word. Show Details: One Single Story Season 5 Open Door Church, Edenton, North Carolina visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Scripture #Faith #Proverbs #Wisdom #ChristianLiving

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Sheryl Daughety as they explore how Jesus sends out the twelve disciples with a sobering message: mission and suffering are inseparable. This discussion challenges common expectations about what it really means to follow Christ. Scripture Focus: Matthew 10:1-23 - Jesus empowers His disciples with authority but warns them upfront about the hardship and persecution they will face. In This Episode: Why faithful ministry always attracts opposition How the Holy Spirit speaks through us in difficult conversations Where true courage comes from when facing pressure Key Quote: "I think sometimes the resistance is proof of purpose, that you're doing the right thing... When Kingdom confronts darkness, you can expect them to push back." About One Single Story: Each weekday, One Single Story offers a brief conversation around the One Year Bible reading plan, helping listeners encounter God's Word with fresh insight and practical application. Show Details: One Single Story Season 5 Host: Pastor Stephen Mizell Co-hosts: Pastor Jay Rivenbark and Pastor Sheryl Daughety Open Door Church, Edenton, North Carolina visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and join us daily as we journey through Scripture together. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Scripture #Faith #Matthew10 #Discipleship #ChristianMission

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Sheryl Daughety as they explore Genesis 28:1–29:35, examining Jacob's dream at Bethel and how God meets us in our most vulnerable moments. Scripture Focus: Genesis 28:1–29:35 - Jacob's dream of the ladder to heaven and his complicated encounter with Laban. In This Episode: God's appearance to Jacob during his flight from home The meaning of the ladder between heaven and earth How Jacob's deception comes back to him through Laban God's work through dysfunctional family dynamics Key Quote: "God is not waiting on me to be flawless in my family, to be perfect before he gets to work. God doesn't just use perfect situations and perfect people." About One Single Story: Each weekday, we offer a brief lesson from the One Year Bible reading plan, helping you engage with Scripture in practical, meaningful ways. Open Door Church, Edenton, North Carolina visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and join thousands walking through Scripture together. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Scripture #Faith #Genesis #JacobsLadder #GodsRedemption

Welcome to One Single Story! Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Sheryl Daughety as they explore Jesus's radical approach to forgiveness, healing, and spiritual renewal in Matthew 9:1-17. Scripture Focus: Matthew 9:1-17 - Jesus forgives and heals a paralyzed man, calls Matthew the tax collector, dines with sinners, and teaches about new wineskins. In This Episode: Why Jesus prioritized spiritual forgiveness over physical healing How religious comfort zones can blind us to God's work The tension between unchanging gospel truth and evolving ministry methods Why healthy people don't need a doctor - recognizing our need for a Savior Key Quote: "Jesus naturally moves toward broken people. That may not be our natural inclination, but that's his natural inclination. Jesus never worried about his reputation - he was willing to run to them no matter what, and he never ran away from them." About One Single Story: Each weekday, One Single Story offers a brief lesson from that day's reading in the One Year Bible. Join us as we explore Scripture together, one story at a time. Open Door Church - Edenton, North Carolina visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes release every weekday. #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Scripture #Faith #Matthew9 #Forgiveness #Healing

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