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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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Unseen Servants - 1 Chronicles 9:1 – 10:14 | July 10, 2026
4d ago00:19:17Tap to summarizeJoin Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski as they close out this week's conversation on 1 Chronicles 9 and 10. Together they unpack the quiet, unseen work of gatekeepers and doorkeepers in God's house, the tragic downfall of King Saul, and how God uses painful leadership transitions to make room for what He wants to do next. Scripture Focus: 1 Chronicles 9:1 – 10:14 - This passage closes out the genealogical prologue of Chronicles, highlighting the temple gatekeepers who guarded access to God's house and the various servants who supported temple worship, before recounting Saul's death on Mount Gilboa after he sought guidance from a medium instead of the Lord. In This Episode: Why the temple gatekeepers and behind-the-scenes servants in 1 Chronicles 9 matter to God's kingdom How faithfulness, not visibility, determines true significance in ministry Practical ways Open Door Church honors unseen volunteers, from baptism teams to cleaning crews What it means that the gatekeepers were armed Levites entrusted with guarding access points Saul's death in 1 Chronicles 10 and his fatal choice to consult a medium rather than seek the Lord Modern-day "mediums" leaders turn to instead of God, including culture, politics, and artificial intelligence How to use AI as a tool without letting it replace discernment and hard work Navigating painful leadership transitions and successions, from Saul and David to the church today Key Quote: "Significance in God's kingdom is really determined by faithfulness and not visibility." About One Single Story: One Single Story is a daily weekday devotional podcast that walks through the One Year Bible reading plan, offering a brief, conversational lesson from Scripture to help you grow in your walk with God one day at a time. Open Door Church is located in Edenton, North Carolina. Learn more at visitopendoor.com or onesinglestory.com. Subscribe to One Single Story so you never miss a daily edition, and share this episode with someone who needs encouragement in God's Word today. Coming This Week: Join us next time as we continue through the One Year Bible, exploring new passages and fresh conversations around Scripture, faithful service, and following God's Word together. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #1Chronicles #KingSaul #Gatekeepers #ChristianLeadership
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Grief, Family, and God's Grace - 1 Chronicles 7:1 – 8:40 | July 9, 2026
5d ago00:16:54Tap to summarizeJoin Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski for today's edition of One Single Story as they walk through 1 Chronicles 7-8. In this raw and honest conversation, the hosts explore grief and mourning, the complexity of family dynamics, God's covenant faithfulness in the middle of human brokenness, and how different gifts and strengths work together to build up the local church. Scripture Focus: 1 Chronicles 7:1 – 8:40 - These chapters trace the genealogies of Issachar, Benjamin, Naphtali, Manasseh, Ephraim, and Asher, pausing to record Ephraim's grief over his slain sons before turning to a detailed focus on the tribe of Benjamin, including the line that leads to King Saul. In This Episode: Why God pauses a genealogical record to include Ephraim's raw grief over his sons The complexity of family dynamics when children from the same home turn out very differently A personal, present-day story of grief and the tension of showing up for a grieving friend Why grieving the loss of a child or grandchild is uniquely heavy for parents How God's meticulous preservation of Benjamin's line, despite Saul's failure, reveals His grace toward broken legacies The difference between God's commitment to us and our commitment to Him How the distinct strengths of the tribes picture the way spiritual gifts should work together in the local church The call to identify, empower, and release people into their God-given gifts Key Quote: "Let God handle the broken pieces of your legacy. His grace is busy working in your future while you're busy processing your past." About One Single Story: One Single Story is a weekday podcast offering a brief, honest conversation around a section of that day's reading in the One Year Bible. Each episode invites listeners to open their Bible, grab a pen and paper, and dig into the Word of God together, one single story at a time. This episode is brought to you by Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina. Learn more and connect with the church at visitopendoor.com, and find more episodes and resources at onesinglestory.com. Subscribe to One Single Story so you never miss a daily conversation around God's Word. New episodes release each weekday to walk alongside your One Year Bible reading plan. Coming This Week: Stay tuned as the hosts continue through the Old Testament narrative, uncovering more raw, real, and redemptive stories tucked inside Scripture's genealogies and history books. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #1Chronicles #GriefAndGrace #SpiritualGifts #BibleGenealogy #ChristianCommunity
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Worship Comes First - 1 Chronicles 5:18–6:81 | July 8, 2026
6d ago00:18:36Tap to summarizeWelcome to today's edition of One Single Story. Pastor Stephen Mizell and Pastor Jay Rivenbark are joined by Pastor Wendy Korbusieski for a conversation about short-term faithfulness, why worship must be the centerpiece of church culture, and why the Levites never received a plot of land of their own. Scripture Focus: 1 Chronicles 5:18-6:81 - This passage covers the military victories of the eastern tribes before pivoting to their eventual exile due to spiritual adultery, then shifts into a detailed account of the tribe of Levi, mapping out the priests, temple musicians, and cities allocated to them throughout Israel. In This Episode: Why continued obedience matters more than past victories, and why we're often most vulnerable right after a win The contrast between God answering Israel's prayers in battle and their later exile for unfaithfulness How true faith is a daily, lifelong endeavor rather than a single moment of crisis-driven decision Why worship and spiritual leadership must be prioritized over administrative structure and programming in the church The tension between spiritual passion and godly structure, and how both are needed to protect against abuse and manipulation The strategic reason the Levites were scattered among the other tribes instead of given their own territory How dependence on the obedience of others shaped the Levites' ministry and kept them from self-reliance Key Quote: "We cry out in crisis, but we compromise in comfort." About One Single Story: One Single Story is a weekday devotional podcast that walks through the One Year Bible reading plan, offering brief, practical lessons drawn from each day's Scripture reading. Hosted by the pastoral team at Open Door Church, each episode brings together different voices for an honest, conversational look at how God's Word applies to everyday life and faith. Open Door Church is located in Edenton, North Carolina. Learn more at visitopendoor.com or onesinglestory.com. Subscribe to One Single Story so you never miss a daily devotional. Join us every weekday as we dig into Scripture together, one story at a time. Coming This Week: Join us as we continue journeying through First Chronicles this week, uncovering more of the genealogies, worship structures, and spiritual lessons woven throughout Israel's history that still speak to the church today. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #FirstChronicles #Levites #Worship #ChristianLeadership #BibleDevotional
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The Danger of Settling: Reuben, Jabez, and God's Promises - 1 Chronicles 4:5–5:17 | July 7, 2026
1w ago00:22:03Tap to summarizePastor Stephen Mizell and Pastor Jay Rivenbark are joined by Pastor Wendy Korbusieski for a conversation through 1 Chronicles 4-5, exploring the line between godly ambition and worldly greed, and the quiet danger of settling for what's comfortable. Scripture Focus: 1 Chronicles 4:5–5:17 - Jabez's famous prayer, Reuben's forfeited birthright, and the eastern tribes' choice to settle short of the Promised Land. In This Episode: Reuben's costly choice and its ripple effect on future generations Jabez and why our pain never limits what God can do Discerning godly expansion from worldly greed through motive The trap of "good enough" and partial obedience Key Quote: "Don't settle for the edge of the promise when the Father is inviting you into the center of his promise." One Single Story is a daily podcast from Open Door Church, Edenton, NC, offering brief weekday lessons from the One Year Bible. Learn more at visitopendoor.com and onesinglestory.com. Subscribe so you never miss an episode. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Faith #1Chronicles #PrayerOfJabez
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Genealogies, Identity, and the Promise of the King - 1 Chronicles 2:18–4:4 | July 6, 2026
1w ago00:21:55Tap to summarizeWelcome to One Single Story. Pastor Stephen Mizell and Pastor Jay Rivenbark are joined by Pastor Wendy Korbusieski. Today we're in 1 Chronicles 2:18-4:4 — a passage full of genealogies. These family records mattered deeply to Israel. This community had just returned from seventy years in Babylonian exile. They were broken, displaced, and asking: do we still belong to the promise? Genealogies answered that. They established identity, settled land claims, and determined who could serve in the priesthood. But there's a deeper lesson here too. Freedom from exile wasn't enough on its own — they still had to reestablish who they were. It's the same today: freedom from addiction, or sin, or a broken season, doesn't automatically give you a new identity. That has to be rebuilt in Christ. Notice too that these genealogies don't just list kings — they name craftsmen, ordinary families, everyday people. That's a reminder that faithfulness in daily work and calling matters to God, even when it isn't glamorous. And Judah's placement here — out of birth order, out of kingship order — points forward. It's a quiet reminder that a King was still coming from David's line: Jesus. Here's our key thought for today: when human history gets reduced to a list of names, God looks for a single heart bold enough to pray for Him to do great things. Thanks for joining us. We'll see you next time on One Single Story.
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Wealth Walls & the Danger of Pride - Proverbs 18:11-12 | July 3, 2026
2w ago00:20:44Tap to summarizePastor Stephen Mizell and Pastor Jay Rivenbark along with Pastor Sheryl Daughety unpack Proverbs 18:11-12, where Solomon contrasts the rich man's wealth, imagined as an unscalable fortress, with the truth that pride goes before destruction while humility precedes honor. In This Episode: How good intentions can drift into self-sufficiency and pride The "paper fortress" of wealth and why it feels safer than it is The Rich Fool parable and the danger of self-reliant counsel Why humility must come before honor, in ministry and in life Key Quote: "Every wall built by human money will eventually crumble, but the life lowered in humility is completely safe from the crash." One Single Story is a weekday podcast offering a brief lesson from each day's reading in the One Year Bible. Learn more: visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #Proverbs #Humility #Faith
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Laziness, Destruction, and the Fortress of God's Name - Proverbs 18:9-10 | July 2, 2026
2w ago00:16:38Tap to summarizeJoin Pastor Stephen Mizell and Pastor Jay Rivenbark with co-host Pastor Sheryl Daughety for today's One Single Story, a look at Proverbs 18:9-10 and the surprising link between laziness and destruction. Scripture Focus: Proverbs 18:9-10 - A lazy person is called brother to a destroyer, while the name of the Lord stands as a strong tower for the righteous. In This Episode: Why neglect can be as damaging as active sabotage Everyday pictures of slow decay - homes, marriages, health What it means to run to God's name as a fortress in crisis How perspective changes when we rest in Him Key Quote: "You don't have to burn your house down. But if you don't fix the roof, it's eventually going to rot." About One Single Story: A weekday devotional podcast offering a brief lesson from today's reading in the One Year Bible. Open Door Church, Edenton, North Carolina visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Subscribe for new episodes every weekday. Coming This Week: More from Proverbs, with practical wisdom pointing back to God's faithfulness. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #Proverbs
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The Hidden Danger of Gossip: Tasty Morsels That Sink Deep - Proverbs 18:8 | July 1, 2026
2w ago00:15:42Tap to summarizeWelcome to One Single Story, where each day this week hosts Pastor Stephen Mizell and Pastor Jay Rivenbark are joined by co-host Sheryl Daughety. They offer a brief lesson from the daily One Year Bible reading. Today we are in Proverbs 18:8, and Solomon has one razor-sharp verse about gossip: why it feels so appetizing, how it permanently shifts the way we see people, and where the line falls between sinful gossip and a genuine ministry concern. In This Episode: Why gossip feeds insecurity and creates a false sense of moral superiority How a rumor, true or untrue, changes the lens through which we view someone The practical test: gossip is speaking to anyone who cannot be part of the solution Key Quote: "Anything that makes us feel better about ourselves at somebody else's expense is dangerous ground." New episodes every weekday. Find us at onesinglestory.com or visitopendoor.com, and subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss a daily word from Scripture. #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #Proverbs #Gossip #Faith #OpenDoorChurch
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When Your Words Become Your Worst Enemy - Proverbs 18:6-7 | June 30, 2026
2w ago00:18:37Tap to summarizeWelcome to One Single Story. Pastor Stephen Mizell and Pastor Jay Rivenbark are joined by Pastor Sheryl Daughety for a convicting look at Solomon's warning in Proverbs 18:6-7 -- that a fool's words start fights, and a fool's mouth becomes a trap for his own soul. Scripture Focus: Proverbs 18:6-7 - Solomon's sharp warning on the self-destructive power of reckless speech. In This Episode: The difference between foolishness and stupidity, and why our mouths often reveal what is unresolved inside us How arrogant folly differs from bold, Spirit-submitted conviction Practical ways to guard your words in marriage, family, and leadership before they cause lasting damage Key Quote: "Your mouth can build a fortress or dig a grave. The fool always chooses a shovel." About One Single Story: A daily Bible conversation podcast from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina, walking through the One Year Bible one passage at a time. visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Subscribe for new episodes every weekday. #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #Proverbs #BiblicalWisdom
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Deep Waters, Wise Words, and Uncompromised Justice - Proverbs 18:4-5 | June 29, 2026
2w ago00:17:17Tap to summarizeWelcome to One Single Story, your weekday companion through the One Year Bible. Host Pastor Stephen Mizell and Pastor Jay Rivenbark are joined by Pastor Sheryl Daughety for a conversation from Proverbs 18:4-5, exploring the kind of deep, life-giving wisdom that guards leaders and communities against favoritism and shallow speech. Scripture Focus: Proverbs 18:4-5 - Solomon compares the inner life of a wise person to inexhaustible underground waters, then issues a moral warning: wise words run deep, but it is never right to acquit the guilty or deny justice to the innocent. In This Episode: What separates life-giving speech from shallow noise How favoritism quietly creeps into leadership and how to guard against it Why the inner well of wisdom in verse four is the direct foundation for the justice demanded in verse five Key Quote: "When your internal well is filled by the Spirit of God, you are completely anchored against the shifting winds of human favoritism. Decisions begin on the inside, not on the outside." One Single Story is a weekday devotional podcast from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina, walking listeners through the One Year Bible one passage at a time. Subscribe wherever you listen, and share with someone ready to go deeper in God's Word. visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com This week we are in the book of Proverbs. Grab your Bible and join us each day. #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #Proverbs #BiblicalWisdom #ChristianLeadership
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