One Single Story

One Single Story: Day 270 God gave Nehemiah the idea to call together all the nobles and leaders of the city, along with the ordinary citizens, for registration. Nehemiah had found the genealogical record of those who had first returned to Judah. Others who returned couldn't prove their families were descendants of Israel. Pastors Stephen Mizell, Sheryl Daughety and Zack Unkenholz talk about the d...

One Single Story: Day 269 Nehemiah was serving as the king's cupbearer when his brother visited and brought news from Jerusalem. Nehemiah was concerned about Jerusalem and the Jews who had returned from captivity. Pastors Stephen Mizell, Alyssa Bream and Jay Rivenbark discuss why concern is a good quality for a leader. Why did the trouble he heard about in Jerusalem bother him so much? September 2...

One Single Story: Day 268 Ezra's prayer concerning intermarriage. Pastor's Stephen Mizell, Jay Rivenbark and Alyssa Bream discuss why intermarriage was a problem. What considerations should be made today when choosing a spouse? The news of the intermarriage was very troubling for Ezra. What types of things should cause us to mourn? What causes people to waste a second chance? September 25th Readin...

One Single Story: Day 267 The king remembered that Mordecai had been loyal to him and he honored him. The plot that Haman had come up with for Mordecai was now turned against himself. What emotions do people experience when they despise someone? How difficult was it for Esther to admit she was a Jew? Pastors Stephen Mizell, Sheryl Daughety and Zack Unkenholz discuss how some situations can backfir...

One Single Story: Day 266 September 23rd: Esther 2 In Esther chapter 1 we read that Queen Vashti had been banished. In Esther 2 the search begins for a new queen. Is this an early version of The Bachelorette? Pastors Stephen Mizell, Alyssa Bream and Jay Rivenbark talk about how you should choose a spouse and the fact that Esther was living with a secret. What are some of the challenges of living w...

One Single Story: Day 265 Good and evil shepherds. Zechariah takes on the role of a faithful shepherd. Pastors Stephen Mizell, Zack Unkenholz and Sheryl Daughety have a conversation about how they would describe a faithful shepherd. Why is it difficult to help people who don't like you? Are there any current examples of a worthless shepherd? September 22nd Reading: Zechariah 10-14 For more on One...

One Single Story: Day 264 This section of scripture includes a call to justice and mercy. Pastors Stephen Mizell, Alyssa Bream and Zack Unkenholz converse about what the Lord's favor looks like. Can we seek it? We are to judge fairly and show mercy and kindness. What does that mean?  September 21st Reading: Zechariah 5-9 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 263 Today we're introduced to the book of Zechariah. Do you believe there are angels or spiritual beings patrolling the earth today? What is their role? Pastors Stephen Mizell, Jay Rivenbark and Zack Unkenholz discuss how spiritual beings intercede on our behalf.  September 20th Reading: Zechariah 1-4 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 262 The future glory of God's temple will be greater than its past glory. How should we look back and compare? Does the Church look anything like it used to? Today, Pastors Stephen Mizell, Zack Unkenholz and Sheryl Daughety talk about the effect sin has on prosperity and blessings.  September 19th Reading: Haggai For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 261 The enemies of Judah and Benjamin oppose the rebuilding of the temple. They offered to help in the rebuilding, but their motives weren't honorable. Why do people pretend to be our friends? Should we exclude certain people to protect the integrity or godliness of a project? Pastors Stephen Mizell, Zack Unkenholz and Sheryl Daughety discuss why some people oppose something...

One Single Story: Day 260 King Cyrus lets the exiles return to Jerusalem. "God stirred the hearts of the priests and Levites and the leaders of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin to go to Jerusalem to rebuild the Temple of the Lord. And all their neighbors assisted by giving them articles of silver and gold." 5,400 articles of gold and silver were collected. Pastors Stephen Mizell, Zack Unkenholz an...

One Single Story: Day 259 Daniel had been in mourning and had fasted for three weeks when he had another vision. Pastors Stephen Mizell, Alyssa Bream and Sheryl Daughety talk about fasting and what it looks like today. Is it still an important practice? How does fasting make us more in tune with the Holy Spirit? September 16th Reading: Daniel 10-12 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestor...

One Single Story: Day 258 Daniel prays for his people. What do fasting and burlap have to do with a pleading prayer? Pastors Stephen Mizell, Alyssa Bream and Zack Unkenholz talk about Daniel repenting for others. Can we do that? Was he praying for God's sake or his own? September 15th Reading: Daniel 7-9 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 257 King Nebuchadnezzar has a dream. Daniel interprets it and the dream comes to pass. The king praises the Lord. It seems like King Nebuchadnezzar is a good guy. Pastor Stephen Mizell, Jay Rivenbark and Zack Unkenholz discuss if God still speaks to us in dreams today. What are the dangers of believing we succeed on our own? September 14th Reading: Daniel 4-6 For more on One...

One Single Story: Day 256 King Nebuchadnezzar made a golden statue of himself and decreed that all people worship it. Three Hebrew brothers, who were in charge of the province of Babylon, refused to bow to anyone but the one true God. As punishment, they were thrown into the fiery furnace. God protected them. Seeing this, King Nebuchadnezzar had a change of heart. Pastors Stephen Mizell, Alyssa Br...

One Single Story: Day 255 The Lord calls us to repentance. He doesn't want us to tear our clothes, he wants our hearts torn. The Lord promises restoration to those who repent—rejoice in the Lord! Then, He promises to pour out his Spirit upon the people. How do weeping, fasting and mourning move God? In today's podcast, Pastors Stephen Mizell, Jay Rivenbark and Zack Unkenholz discuss God's promises...

One Single Story: Day 254 A River of Healing: Verse 8b says, " The waters of this stream will make the salty waters of the Dead Sea fresh and pure." Pastors Stephen Mizell, Alyssa Bream and Sheryl Daughety discuss how the blessings of the Lord change dead situations. What is the connection between God, life and water? The temple became the source of life. What does that mean for our church? Septem...

One Single Story: Day 253 The glory of the Lord returns like the sound of rushing waters. It's been 19 years since Ezekiel saw the glory of the Lord leave the temple. Today, Pastors Stephen Mizell, Alyssa Bream and Zack Unkenholz talk about God's glory. How does glory fill the temple and how does it fill us today? September 10th Reading: Ezekiel 43-45 For more on One Single Story, visit onesingles...

One Single Story: Day 252 Ezekiel sees a vision of the new temple area. How involved should God be in our building projects? Does he still care about the specifics? Pastors Stephen Mizell, Jay Rivenbark and Zack Unkenholz have a conversation about how we can apply what we learn in these verses to the church, our families and our personal lives. September 9th Reading: Ezekiel 40-42 For more on One...

One Single Story: Day 251 " The Lord took hold of me, and I was carried away by the Spirit of the Lord to a valley filled with bones." What does it mean to be carried away by the Spirit? What did the bones represent? Pastors Stephen Mizell, Alyssa Bream and Sheryl Daughety discuss how messages of hope are important. September 8th Reading: Ezekiel 37-39 For more on One Single Story, visit onesingle...

One Single Story: Day 250 The restoration of Israel. God says he is ready to hear their prayers. Joining Pastor Stephen Mizell today are Pastors Jay Rivenbark and Zack Unkenholz. Why are second opportunities often greater than the first? Does God always hear or does he have to be ready to hear? September 7th Reading: Ezekiel 34-36 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 249 On this episode, Pastors Stephen Mizell, Sheryl Daughety and Alyssa Bream talk about Jerusalem's fall. What causes us to believe we can live like we choose and still inherit the blessings of God? How can we see God in devastation and destruction? We need to develop discernment. September 6th Reading: Ezekiel 31-33 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 248 These verses are filled with death and destruction. What causes God to become the enemy of something or someone? Pastors Sheryl Daughety, Zack Unkenholz and Stephen Mizell discuss how judgment points people to God. September 5th Reading: Ezekiel 28-30 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 247 A message to Tyre and the effect of Tyre's destruction. Pastors Sheryl Daughety, Zack Unkenholz and Stephen Mizell talk about the dangers of rejoicing over someone else's downfall. How do you determine when something is the judgment of God, a season of time or just poor decisions?  September 4th Reading: Ezekiel 25-27 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com...

One Single Story: Day 246 Sexual sin is used regularly as symbolism for our turning away from God. Why is that? Today's reading tells of two sisters who prostitute themselves. Pastors Stephen Mizell, Alyssa Bream and Sheryl Daughety talk about this example. Why do we lust after things of this world? Is sin progressive? September 3rd Reading: Ezekiel 23-24 For more on One Single Story, visit onesin...