Podcast
One Single Story
Hosted by Open Door Church · EN
One Single Story is a weekly podcast from Open Door Church to help the church engage with the Bible outside of Sunday morning. Currently, we are going through one book of the Bible each week and focusing on a theme in each.
Why One Single Story?
We believe that the Bible is one single story from beginning to end. It is the story of Jesus Christ: why we need Him, that He was coming, came, died, rose again, ascended to heaven, and today lives with us. For this, we are thankful.
Reading plan available at www.onesinglestory.com.
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Why Jesus Waited: Lazarus, Grief, and the Bigger Picture - John 11:1-54 | May 20, 2026
2w ago00:21:02Tap to summarizeWelcome to One Single Story, the weekday podcast where we open the Word of God and draw out lessons from the One Year Bible reading plan. Today we are in John chapter 11 -- the raising of Lazarus -- and we are talking about why Jesus delayed, what his authority over death really means, and whether grief and faith can coexist in the same heart at the same time. Scripture Focus: John 11 -- Jesus intentionally waits before going to Bethany. By the time he arrives, Lazarus has been in the tomb four days. What follows is a stunning display of Christ's power over death -- and a window into his full humanity, including grief, anger, and compassion. In This Episode: Why Jesus delayed, and what it reveals about God's timing and purpose Jesus's emotional response at the tomb -- his anger and anguish -- and what it means that he felt deeply and still stayed in control The contrasting responses of Martha and Mary, and how our personalities shape the way we handle crisis How grief and faith are not mutually exclusive -- and why God prioritizes revelation over relief Key Quote: "I don't think faith eliminates sorrow. It reframes it -- puts it in a different light." One Single Story is a daily weekday podcast from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina. Subscribe wherever you listen, and join us tomorrow for the next conversation around the Word of God. visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #JohnChapter11 #GriefAndFaith #Faith #Scripture
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The Claim That Changes Everything - John 10:22-42 | May 19, 2026
2w ago00:15:57Tap to summarizeWelcome to One Single Story, where each weekday Pastor Stephen Mizell and Jay Rivenbark and guest host sit down with one passage from the One Year Bible. Today Pastor Sheryl Daughety and the hosts dig into John 10:22-42, where Jesus declares "the Father and I are one" — one of the boldest claims to deity in all of Scripture — and the fierce reactions that follow. Scripture Focus: John 10:22-42 - Jesus claims unity with the Father, defends his identity through his works, and divides every listener into one of two camps. In This Episode: Why Jesus' claim to deity makes neutrality impossible — he is either who he says he is, or he is dangerous How miracles get attention but are never enough on their own to change a hardened heart Why people reject Jesus not because they misunderstand him, but because they do understand him and don't want to surrender control Key Quote: "People don't reject Jesus because they don't understand him. They reject him because they do, and they don't want to give up the control." About One Single Story: A daily Bible conversation from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina, working through the One Year Bible one passage at a time. visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #GospelOfJohn #Faith #Scripture
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The Good Shepherd - John 10:1-21 | May 18, 2026
2w ago00:17:40Tap to summarizeWelcome to One Single Story, your weekday guide through the One Year Bible. Pastor Stephen Mizell and Pastor Jay Rivenbark are joined by Pastor Sheryl Daughety for a conversation from John 10, exploring Jesus as the Good Shepherd, what it truly means to hear his voice, and how his leadership differs from anything the world has to offer. Scripture Focus: John 10:1-21 - Jesus fulfills the Old Testament promise of a true shepherd, contrasting himself with leaders who exploit rather than serve. In This Episode: What it means to recognize Jesus's voice in a world full of imitations Why Scripture is essential to discerning God's voice from counterfeits How Jesus redefined leadership through sacrifice instead of power What his willing death on the cross reveals about God's unchanging character Key Quote: "The cross doesn't make God loving. It proves he always was." One Single Story is a daily podcast from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina, walking listeners through the entire Bible in one year. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and join us each weekday. visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #GoodShepherd #GospelOfJohn #Faith #Scripture #TheCross
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David and Goliath: Redefining Strength - 1 Samuel 17:1–18:4 | May 15, 2026
2w ago00:16:32Tap to summarizePastor Stephen Mizell and Pastor Jay Rivenbark are joined by Pastor Alyssa Bream for the May 15th edition of One Single Story. Today's discussion centers on David and Goliath — and what it truly means to face overwhelming odds with faith instead of fear. Scripture Focus: 1 Samuel 17:1 - 18:4 — Young David steps forward to face the Philistine giant Goliath while the entire army of Israel stands paralyzed, and what follows in the aftermath of his remarkable victory. In This Episode: Why David's confidence came from a history of faithfulness, built through past battles with a lion and a bear How strength is redefined not as size or resources, but as dependence on God The modern giants we face today — fear, anxiety, depression, and the pressures of comparison and social media Key Quote: "The size of your God determines the size of your courage." One Single Story is a daily devotional podcast from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina, walking through the One Year Bible plan each weekday. Subscribe so you never miss an episode. visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Faith #DavidAndGoliath #FirstSamuel #FaithOverFear #ChristianLiving
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Partial Obedience, The Heart, and Why God Chose David - 1 Samuel 15:1–16:23 | May 14, 2026
3w ago00:18:51Tap to summarizeWelcome to One Single Story, the weekday podcast where Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream walk through the One Year Bible one passage at a time. Today we are in 1 Samuel 15 and 16, where Saul's partial obedience costs him the kingdom -- and an overlooked shepherd boy is quietly anointed as Israel's next king. Scripture Focus: 1 Samuel 15-16 -- Saul's rejection and David's anointing. In This Episode: Why partial obedience is still disobedience -- and how we rationalize our way around what God clearly asks Saul's fall from humility to self-glorification, and God's perfect timing in making things right The tension between outward appearance and the inward heart -- and why David was not even in the room when Samuel arrived What David's faithfulness as a shepherd teaches us about preparation that happens before anyone is watching Key Quote: "He had no status, no power, no reputation. His heart was the only thing he had going for him -- God looks on the inside." One Single Story is a weekday devotional podcast from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina. Subscribe wherever you listen, and join us tomorrow for our next reading in 1 Samuel. visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #1Samuel #BiblicalLeadership #Faith
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What Jonathan and Saul Teach Us About Trusting God - 1 Samuel 14:1-52 | May 13, 2026
3w ago00:19:25Tap to summarizeWelcome to the May 13th edition of One Single Story. Pastor Stephen Mizell and Pastor Jay Rivenbark are joined by Pastor Alyssa Bream for a look at one of Scripture's sharpest leadership contrasts -- Jonathan's fearless faith against Saul's fear-driven control in 1 Samuel 14. Scripture Focus: 1 Samuel 14:1-52 -- Jonathan leads his armor bearer in an uphill assault on a Philistine garrison that should have been military suicide. Meanwhile, Saul's rash oath forbidding his troops from eating nearly destroys the very army God just used to win the battle. In This Episode: * Why Jonathan didn't tell Saul his plan -- and what it means to act on God's leading without waiting for permission * 1 Samuel 14:6 -- "Nothing can hinder the Lord" -- trusting a God who is not limited by your position or resources * How Saul's impulsive decisions burdened his troops and nearly cost Jonathan his life * The difference between faith and control: faith acts and trusts God with the outcome; control tries to force it Key Quote: "If God is in it, then do it -- because even in the face of opposition and great risk, if you know that you are being called to the moment and to the task, start climbing." New episodes every weekday. Find us at onesinglestory.com and visitopendoor.com. #OneYearBible #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #1Samuel #TrustGod #BiblicalLeadership #ChristianPodcast #OpenDoorChurch #Faith
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The Danger of Impatience - 1 Samuel 12:1–13:23 | May 12, 2026
3w ago00:16:56Tap to summarizeWelcome to One Single Story, Season 5. Pastor Stephen Mizell and Pastor Jay Rivenbark are joined by Pastor Alyssa Bream for today's reading in 1 Samuel 12 and 13, where we explore the danger of impatience and what happens when pressure pushes us ahead of God. Scripture Focus: 1 Samuel 12-13 - King Saul, facing enemy threats and a restless army, takes matters into his own hands rather than waiting on God. In This Episode: Why religious activity and genuine obedience are not the same thing How pressure reveals where we truly place our trust What Saul's impatience cost him and what it teaches us about God's timing Key Quote: "Rushing ahead of God always costs more than waiting on him." One Single Story is a daily devotional podcast from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina, walking through the One Year Bible every weekday. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #FirstSamuel #Obedience #Patience #Faith
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Humble Beginnings and the Promise of Leadership - 1 Samuel 10:1–11:15 | May 11, 2026
3w ago00:17:59Tap to summarizeWelcome to One Single Story, Season 5. Pastor Stephen Mizell and Pastor Jay Rivenbark are joined by Pastor Alyssa Bream for today's weekday devotional from the One Year Bible. In this episode, the team explores Saul's early reign in 1 Samuel 10-11:15, unpacking what humble beginnings, divine confirmation, and unified purpose look like in the life of a leader called by God. Scripture Focus: 1 Samuel 10-11:15 - Samuel anoints Saul as Israel's first king, confirms his calling through a sequence of signs, and Saul leads a unified Israel to victory over the Ammonites. In This Episode: How Saul's humility and insecurity reveal that starting right does not guarantee finishing right How God confirms calling through layered signs: a trusted mentor, unfolding events, the Spirit's witness, and the affirmation of a win Why unity must be aimed in the right direction - and how it multiplies both good and evil with equal force Key Quote: "A strong start means very little without sustained surrender." One Single Story is a weekday Bible study podcast from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina, walking listeners through the One Year Bible with honesty and practical application. visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Subscribe so you never miss an episode. This week we are in 1 Samuel, following the rise of Israel's first king. #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #1Samuel #HumbleLeadership #CalledByGod #BiblicalLeadership
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Peace, Envy & Caring for the Poor - Proverbs 14:30-31 | May 8, 2026
3w ago00:14:19Tap to summarizeWelcome to One Single Story, the weekday devotional podcast where Pastor Stephen Mizell and co-hosts Pastor Jay Rivenbark and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski walk through the One Year Bible together. Today we are in Proverbs 14:30-31, exploring the power of a peaceful heart, the danger of envy, and what it means to honor God by caring for the poor. Scripture Focus: Proverbs 14:30-31 - Solomon contrasts the life-giving nature of peace with the destructive rot of jealousy, and ties our treatment of the poor directly to how we honor our Creator. In This Episode: Why a peaceful heart produces real physical and spiritual health How envy and comparison create destructive mental loops Why gratitude and envy cannot coexist Practical ways to break negative thought patterns and cultivate peace How caring for the poor reflects God's heart and honors him Key Quote: "You can't be envious and grateful at the same time." One Single Story is a daily weekday podcast from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina. New episodes every Monday through Friday. Find us at onesinglestory.com or visitopendoor.com. Subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss a day in the Word. #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Proverbs #Faith #Scripture #ChristianLife
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Leadership, Self-Control & the Power of Character - Proverbs 14:28-29 | May 7, 2026
4w ago00:19:54Tap to summarizeWelcome to One Single Story. I'm Pastor Stephen Mizell, joined by Pastor Jay Rivenbark and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski. Today we are in Proverbs 14:28-29, where Solomon ties a leader's influence directly to their self-control - and warns that a hot temper is a mark of foolishness, not strength. We discuss why patience creates the space for wisdom, how anger narrows your perspective and leads to decisions you will regret, and why character - not charisma - is what keeps a leader in the room long-term. "Charisma opens a lot of doors. Character lets you stay in the room." One Single Story is a weekday Bible study podcast from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina. Find us at visitopendoor.com or onesinglestory.com. Subscribe so you never miss an episode, and share this one with a leader in your life who needs it. #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #Proverbs #ChristianLeadership #SelfControl
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