One Single Story

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark and Pastor Sheryl Daughety as they explore the Hall of Faith in Hebrews 11, examining what biblical faith truly means and how it transforms our lives. Scripture Focus: Hebrews 11:1-16 - The opening of the Hall of Faith, featuring heroes like Enoch, Abraham, and Rahab who trusted God for what they couldn't see. In This Episode: Biblical faith versus optimism - conviction rooted in God's character, not circumstances Faith as action, not passive belief When faith requires waiting and when it requires walking Cultivating a pilgrim mindset in a permanent-seeking world Key Quote: "Often I think faith is we do all we can, and then God makes up the difference." About One Single Story: A weekday podcast offering brief reflections from the One Year Bible, featuring authentic conversations about Scripture from the pastors of Open Door Church. Open Door Church | Edenton, North Carolina visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and join us each weekday as we journey through Scripture together. #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Faith #Hebrews11 #HallOfFaith #TrustingGod

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Sheryl Daughety as they explore patient endurance and the serious warning against willful rebellion in Hebrews 10. Scripture Focus: Hebrews 10:18-39 - Contrasting the confidence believers have through Christ with the danger of treating grace lightly. In This Episode: Why endurance proves genuine faith in our instant-gratification culture Understanding willful sin versus struggling with temptation How conviction shows God's care in your life Balancing confidence in Christ with reverence for God Key Quote: "Grace gives us access to the Lord, but it doesn't give us a pass to do whatever we want to." About One Single Story: Daily biblical insights from the One Year Bible, offering accessible teaching for everyday life. Connect: visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #Hebrews #Endurance #WillfulSin

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Sheryl Daughety as they explore God's call for intercessors in a time of judgment, examining the sobering imagery of God's drawn sword and why our prayers for others—and our nation—matter more than ever. Scripture Focus: Ezekiel 21:1 –22:31 - The prophet Ezekiel delivers God's warning about His drawn sword against Jerusalem due to systemic corruption throughout the nation's leadership and people. In This Episode: The sword of the Lord and the seriousness of sin How leadership corruption creates a cultural trickle-down effect Why God searches for even one person to stand in the gap through intercession The power of persistent prayer for families and nations Key Quote: "Corruption left unchecked becomes culture. And when it becomes culture, then we have real systemic problems that flow out of that." One Single Story offers daily lessons from the One Year Bible reading plan, providing biblical insight and practical application for your daily walk with Christ. Connect: visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Open Door Church, Edenton, North Carolina Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and join thousands reading through the Bible together. #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #Ezekiel #IntercessionMatters #PrayerWarrior

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream as they explore Hebrews 8:1-13 and what it means to live under the New Covenant with God's laws written on our hearts. Scripture Focus: Hebrews 8:1-13 - Jesus as the high priest of a better covenant, shifting from external rules to internal heart transformation. In This Episode: Jesus as our perfect mediator between holiness and sinfulness How heavenly ministry shapes earthly worship The shift from duty-driven obedience to heart-motivated relationship Why church structures should help us see Jesus better, not become the focus How grace enables righteousness rather than excusing sin Key Quote: "The Old Covenant told us what to do, but the New Covenant gives us a heart to do it. When grace is written on your heart, you stop striving to perform for God and you start living from His presence." About One Single Story: Daily Bible study podcast offering brief lessons from the One Year Bible reading plan with the pastoral team from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina. visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Subscribe for daily biblical insight as we journey through God's Word together. #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Scripture #Faith #Hebrews #NewCovenant #GraceAndTruth

Join Pastors Stephen Mizell, Jay Rivenbark, and Alyssa Bream as they explore how remembering God's faithfulness is essential to our spiritual health and why forgetfulness is the enemy of faith. Scripture Focus: Psalm 106:1-12 - A psalm revisiting the Exodus story, highlighting human failure and God's divine mercy. In This Episode: Why remembering is central to repentance and renewal How forgetfulness leads to rebellion and ingratitude What it means that God saves us "for His name's sake" Practical remembrance practices: communion, baptism, testimonies, and corporate prayer Key Quote: "Spiritual amnesia is cured by community memory. It's easy to forget, but as a community, we can recount His faithfulness in our lives." One Single Story is a weekday podcast from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina, offering brief lessons from the One Year Bible. Learn more at visitopendoor.com and onesinglestory.com. #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Scripture #Faith #Psalms #GodsGoodness

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Alyssa Bream as they explore the mysterious figure of Melchizedek and what his priesthood reveals about Jesus Christ's eternal intercession on our behalf. Scripture Focus: Hebrews 7:1-17 - Examining how Melchizedek's unique priesthood foreshadows Christ's eternal role as our High Priest. In This Episode: The significance of Melchizedek's mysterious appearance with no genealogy or successor Understanding "King of Righteousness" and "King of Peace" The covenant shift from external obedience to internal heart transformation Why Christ's eternal priesthood provides comfort and stability Key Quote: "When my faith falters, my priest doesn't, and I can rest in that." About One Single Story: Daily Bible study lessons following the One Year Bible reading plan, hosted by pastors from Open Door Church who provide practical insights to help you understand and apply God's Word. Show Details: One Single Story Season 5 Open Door Church, Edenton, North Carolina visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and follow along at onesinglestory.com. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Scripture #Faith #Hebrews #Melchizedek #HighPriest

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell along with Jay Rivenbark and Alyssa Bream as they explore Proverbs 27:1-2, examining the balance between planning for tomorrow without boasting about it, and navigating honor and self-promotion in today's platform culture. Scripture Focus: Proverbs 27:1-2 - Solomon's wisdom on avoiding presumption about tomorrow and letting others speak to your character. In This Episode: Planning faithfully versus boasting presumptuously How platform culture confuses influence with importance Why true honor comes from those who witness your integrity Keeping self-promotion in check Key Quote: "Live faithfully today, humbly tomorrow, and let your reputation be the echo of obedience, not the advertisement of ambition." About One Single Story: Each weekday, we offer practical insights from the One Year Bible to help you apply biblical wisdom to everyday life. Open Door Church | Edenton, North Carolina visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes every weekday. #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Scripture #Faith #Proverbs #Humility

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Alyssa Bream as they explore what it means to move from spiritual milk to solid food and how Jesus serves as our perfect high priest who truly understands our struggles. Scripture Focus: Hebrews 5:1-14 - Christ as the sinless high priest who sympathizes with our weaknesses, calling believers to move beyond spiritual infancy toward maturity. In This Episode: The difference between spiritual milk and solid food in our faith journey Why spiritual maturity requires personal work, not just pre-processed teaching How Jesus learned obedience through experience without implying deficiency Why shared suffering creates compassion and how Jesus identifies with our pain Key Quote: "The more steps that it's taken to get to you, the worse it is for you. And I think that's true of the Word of God." About One Single Story: Each weekday, One Single Story offers a brief lesson from the daily One Year Bible reading, helping listeners engage deeply with Scripture through authentic conversation. Show Details: Host: Pastor Stephen Mizell | Co-hosts: Pastor Jay Rivenbark and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski Open Door Church, Edenton, North Carolina visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and join us each weekday for meaningful Bible study conversations. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Scripture #Faith #Hebrews #SpiritualMaturity

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Sheryl Daughety as they explore Psalm 103, where David commands his soul to bless the Lord and reminds us why intentional worship matters even when we don't feel like it. Scripture Focus: Psalm 103 - David's psalm celebrating God's forgiveness, compassion, and steadfast love despite human frailty. In This Episode: Why worship can't be based on your mood Understanding God's merciful and longsuffering nature How remembering we are "dust" deepens our gratitude Key Quote: "The path to contentment is gratitude. David had done a really good job of teaching himself to choose to praise God and to choose gratitude." About One Single Story: Daily biblical encouragement from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina. Brief lessons from a one-year Bible reading plan. visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Subscribe for daily episodes and never miss meaningful conversations around God's Word. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Scripture #Faith #Psalm103 #Worship #Gratitude

Welcome to One Single Story! Join Pastor Stephen Mizell alongside Jay Rivenbark and Sheryl Daughety as they explore Lamentations 3, one of Scripture's most profound passages about finding hope in suffering. Scripture Focus: Lamentations 3:1-66 - Jeremiah's journey from despair to hope after Jerusalem's fall in 586 BC. In This Episode: Moving from despair to hope through intentional remembrance Why raw emotion before God is essential and healthy The power of waiting quietly and trusting God's faithfulness Understanding "Great is Thy Faithfulness" when nothing has changed Key Quote: "If you do not do the intentional things that allow you to move from despair to hope, you will remain in despair." One Single Story is a daily podcast offering brief lessons from the One Year Bible. A ministry of Open Door Church, Edenton, North Carolina. Visit onesinglestory.com and visitopendoor.com Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform for daily biblical insights. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Faith #Lamentations #Hope #GodsCharacter

Welcome to One Single Story with Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Sheryl Daughety from Open Door Church. Today's episode explores Psalm 101 and what it means to lead with integrity and surround yourself with the right people. Scripture Focus: Psalm 101 - David's royal psalm establishing standards for righteous leadership and personal integrity. In This Episode: Why integrity is the foundation of effective leadership The critical importance of who you surround yourself with Setting boundaries against negative influences The difference between competence and character in leadership Applying leadership principles at home first Key Quote: "True leadership begins at home. It begins at home, and true leadership rejects wickedness and surrounds itself with faithful people." About One Single Story: Join us weekdays as we journey through The One Year Bible together, offering practical insights from daily Scripture readings. 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 #Psalm101 #ChristianLeadership #Integrity #Psalms

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell with Pastor Jay Rivenbark and Sheryl Daughety as they explore Paul's final instructions to Titus about grace, good works, and Christian unity. Scripture Focus: Titus 3 - Paul's concluding message on salvation by grace and living out faith through good works. In This Episode: The proper relationship between grace and good works in salvation The Holy Spirit's role in renewal and daily Christian living Why we should avoid divisive disputes that distract from our calling Key Quote: "Good works are the fruit, not the root. The reason for salvation is not good works, but the purpose of salvation is good works." About One Single Story: Each weekday, we offer biblical insight from the One Year Bible to help you grow in faith. Open Door Church, Edenton, North Carolina visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Subscribe for daily biblical encouragement! Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Scripture #Faith #Titus #GraceAndWorks #HolySpirit

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Sheryl Daughety as they explore Titus 2 and discuss how sound doctrine transforms daily living and our responsibility to disciple the next generation. Scripture Focus: Titus 2:1-15 - Paul instructs Titus on how healthy teaching should produce transformed lives across all age groups in a corrupt culture. In This Episode: Connecting sound doctrine to everyday behavior The power of modeling faith over merely talking about it Why generational discipleship matters and how it works Stewarding the opportunity to influence younger believers Key Quote: "We as the church have an obligation to teach and to lead sound doctrine to them so that they can see it and they can hear it. Because if we don't, they're going to be influenced by the others." About One Single Story: Each weekday, we offer practical insights from the One Year Bible to help you grow in your faith journey. 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 #BookOfTitus #Discipleship #GenerationalFaith

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski as they explore Paul's urgent instruction to Timothy about fleeing temptation while actively pursuing godly virtues, examining last days deceptions in modern culture, and celebrating the sufficiency of Scripture. Scripture Focus: 2 Timothy 2-3 - Paul instructs Timothy to flee youthful passions, endure last days challenges, and remain grounded in God's inspired Word. In This Episode: The dual nature of spiritual maturity: excluding sin and including righteousness Why you can't just stop bad habits without replacing them with godly pursuits The 19 signs of last days deceptions appearing in today's church culture "Ever learning but never coming to the knowledge of the truth" in our information age All Scripture as God-breathed and sufficient for equipping believers Key Quote: "Holiness requires avoiding temptation and chasing Christlike values. You can't just preach one way or the other, because either they'll end up empty handed or they'll end up not being able to fill their hands with anything because they're still full of things they should have let go of." About One Single Story: Daily Bible study from Open Door Church offering brief lessons from the One Year Bible reading plan with practical insights for everyday Christian 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 #2Timothy #SpiritualMaturity #GodsWord

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski as they explore Paul's powerful metaphors for Christian discipleship from his letter to Timothy. Scripture Focus: 2 Timothy 2:1-21 - Paul's instruction to Timothy on endurance, discipleship, and faithfulness. In This Episode: Paul's three metaphors: the soldier's focus, the athlete's discipline, and the farmer's patience The cost and commitment required for ministry and following Christ Character development in discipleship: being faithful, teachable, and trustworthy Handling God's Word with integrity and avoiding theological corruption Key Quote: "You've got to go in the same direction long enough to see some of the fruit that you want. The things I'm experiencing right now didn't happen because of something I did last month." About One Single Story: One Single Story is a daily podcast companion to the One Year Bible reading plan, offering brief lessons and practical insights from Scripture. Open Door Church, Edenton, North Carolina | visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #2Timothy #Discipleship #Faith