Welcome to One Single Story! Pastor Stephen Mizell and Pastor Jay Rivenbark are joined by Pastor Alyssa Bream for a conversation centered on Psalm 142, David's raw, unfiltered prayer written from a literal cave while fleeing Saul. Together, they explore what it looks like to cry out to God in your most isolated moments — and what it means to find Him sufficient there.

Scripture Focus: Psalm 142:1-7 — Written when David was hiding in a cave, this psalm captures the honest cry of someone overwhelmed, yet still turning to the only One who knows the way forward.

In This Episode:

The difference between a biblical lament and toxic grumbling — and why one moves us toward God while the other keeps us stuck
Navigating caves that are self-imposed versus those outside our control
How leaders can face the unique loneliness of ministry without slipping into bitterness and burnout
Why Elijah's choice to abandon his support system is a warning for all of us

Key Quote: "When you lose your platform and find yourself in a cave, you discover the platform was only temporary. The rock is eternal."

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