One Single Story

One Single Story: Day 340 Is it appropriate to boast about the things God has allowed us to be a part of? Paul says he is not boasting—does it feel like he is? How can we tell the difference between a teaching moment and boasting? What kinds of things does God send our way to keep us humble? Pastor Stephen Mizell is joined by pastors Alyssa Bream and Zack Unkenholz to talk about these verses. Dece...

One Single Story: Day 339 "Don't team up with those who are unbelievers." Why not? Should we never team up with unbelievers? What is meant by "come out from among unbelievers and separate yourselves…"? Today, Pastors Stephen Mizell, Alyssa Bream and Sheryl Daughety discuss the meaning of this section of scripture. December 5th: 2 Corinthians 5-9 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.c...

One Single Story: Day 338 Pastors Stephen Mizell and Zack Unkenholz have a discussion about forgiveness for the sinner. Unforgiveness can cause discouragement. When we forgive, we should also reaffirm our love for the person. December 4th: 2 Corinthians 1-4 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 337 Money can be a hot topic in churches. How important are procedures with finances in the church? Why are they taking an offering for Jerusalem? In today's church, how important is regular giving? Pastors Stephen Mizell and Jay Rivenbark talk about giving and why some might struggle with it. December 3rd: 1 Corinthians 15-16 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestor...

One Single Story: Day 336 As we continue in First Corinthians today, Pastors Alyssa Bream and Jay Rivenbark join Pastor Stephen Mizell for a conversation on spiritual gifts. Why does the Spirit give different gifts to everyone? Miraculous gifts can create tension in the church. Why is that? Do we see all of the gifts operating in the church today? How can we determine where we fit in the Body of C...

One Single Story: Day 335 Paul lays out his answer to those who question his authority. Today, Pastors Stephen Mizell, Sheryl Daughety and Zack Unkenholz discuss.  What is Paul defending? Who deserves some payment for kingdom work? Does Paul seem a little arrogant? December 1st: 1 Corinthians 9-11 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 334 How should the church handle legal disputes? What's a better response than a lawsuit? Verses 9-11 include a list of sins. Why do people believe sexual immorality is ok? Why does sexual immorality affect the body? Pastor Stephen Mizell discusses these verses with pastors Jay Rivenbark and Zack Unkenholz. November 30th: 1 Corinthians 5-8 For more on One Single Story, visit...

One Single Story: Day 333 What does it mean to live in harmony? Why do personalities distract us? Pastor Stephen Mizell is joined by pastors Jay Rivenbark and Sheryl Daughety to talk about these verses. When there are divisions in the church, why must they be addressed? November 29th: 1 Corinthians 1-4 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 332 After Athens, Paul went to Corinth and met Priscilla and Aquila. Like Paul, they were tentmakers. Why is it easier to connect with people of similar interests? Paul spent his time preaching the Word. When the Jews opposed him, he shook the dust from his clothes. Why would that be an appropriate response? Today, Pastor Stephen Mizell, Alyssa Bream and Jay Rivenbark discuss...

One Single Story: Day 331 Today, Pastor Stephen Mizell is joined by Pastor Zack Unkenholz to talk about what will happen to believers who have died when the Lord returns. Paul refers to a resurrection, when will that happen? The dead will rise before those who are alive when Jesus returns. To where will we be caught up? November 27th: 1 & 2 Thessalonians For more on One Single Story, visit onesing...

One Single Story: Day 330 Paul is concerned about idols so he preaches and debates leaders in Athens. Should preachers today preach about troubling things they see? How did Paul know the "unknown God" was the real God? What did Paul mean when he said, "His purpose was for the nations to seek after God and perhaps feel their way toward him and find him…" Pastors Stephen Mizell and Sheryl Daughety d...

One Single Story: Day 329 Paul's letter to the Galatians begins with an everyday example. Are real life examples important when we talk with people? Pastors Stephen Mizell, Jay Rivenbark and Alyssa Bream discuss. Why do we refer to "the children" of Abraham rather than his child? How does the law point out our enslaved condition? November 25th: Galatians 4-6 For more on One Single Story, visit one...

One Single Story: Day 328 Paul's letter to the Galatians begins with an everyday example. Are real life examples important when we talk with people? Pastors Stephen Mizell, Jay Rivenbark and Alyssa Bream discuss. Why do we refer to "the children" of Abraham rather than his child? How does the law point out our enslaved condition? November 24th: Galatians 1-3 For more on One Single Story, visit one...

One Single Story: Day 327 Paul and Barnabas were going to return to each city where they had preached. Why is follow up so important? Today's conversation is among Pastors Stephen Mizell, Zack Unkenholz and Jay Rivenbark. Why was there disagreement between Paul and Barnabas about John Mark accompanying them? Does the kingdom benefit or is it harmed when there is a split? November 23rd: Acts 15-16...

One Single Story: Day 326 Are all fights and quarrels from evil desires? Pastors Stephen Mizell, Sheryl Daughety and Jay Rivenbark have a conversation about what keeps us from asking God for what we want. Verse 2 tells us that our motives are wrong when we do ask for things. How do we draw close to God? November 22nd: James For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 325 Today we hear how Saul's name was changed to Paul. Pastors Stephen Mizell, Sheryl Daughety and Alyssa Bream also discuss the service in the synagogue. The leaders invited Paul to bring "any word of encouragement for the people." As part of his message, Paul retells the history of the Israelites. That occurs frequently throughout scripture. Why is that important? November...

One Single Story: Day 324 Pastor Stephen Mizell is joined by RuthAnn Manley to discuss the story of Peter having to explain himself for going to and staying with Cornelius. Why are we apprehensive to accept people who are different from us into our fellowship? What does it mean to say "Do not call something unclean if God has made it clean?" November 20th: Acts 11-12 For more on One Single Story,...

One Single Story: Day 323 Today, Wendy Korbusieski joins Pastor Stephen Mizell on the podcast to talk about Saul's conversion. Why did God choose Saul? He had quite a history of abusing believers. What type of faith must Ananias have had to be the one to go find Saul, the most famous killer of believers? Are we apprehensive of people claiming to be followers of Christ today? November 19th: Acts 9-...

One Single Story: Day 322 "But the believers who were scattered preached the Good News about Jesus…" How does scattering benefit the kingdom? Pastors Stephen Mizell, Zack Unkenholz and Jay Rivenbark discuss. We also read about Philip, was he anything more than a layperson? Do some people bear more fruit than others? November 18th: Acts 7-8 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 321 In the story of Ananias and Sapphira, why would they claim to be giving all when they weren't? In today's conversation, Pastors Stephen Mizell, Alyssa Bream and Jay Rivenbark discuss lying and conspiring to do wrong. The result in this story is reminiscent of punishments in the Old Testament. Do people still die because of their actions toward God? November 17th: Acts 4-6...

One Single Story: Day 320 Pastors Stephen Mizell, Sheryl Daughety and Alyssa Bream have a conversation about the disciples returning to Jerusalem after the crucifixion. They had to process what occurred. Verse 14 says they met together and were constantly united in prayer. How does prayer unite us? How do we feel when we suffer loss among people we minister with? Why did Peter feel the need to rep...

One Single Story: Day 319 Today's reading tells us about Jesus appearing to His disciples after His resurrection. Why were they frightened? Didn't they recognize Him? Pastors Stephen Mizell, Alyssa Bream and Zack Unkenholz talk about what the disciples may have experienced when they encountered Jesus. Was it disbelief? Joy? Wonder?  November 15th: Luke 24; John 20-21 For more on One Single Story,...

One Single Story: Day 318 Pastors Stephen Mizell, Jay Rivenbark and Sheryl Daughety have a conversation about the great commission. What does it mean to make disciples? "Then the eleven disciples left for Galilee, going to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him—but some of them doubted!" Does doubt affect our worship? Is it possible to teach and measure...

One Single Story: Day 317 Was Pilate's sign reverence or mocking? Did Pilate believe? Pastors Stephen Mizell and Jay Rivenbark have a conversation about Jesus' words from the cross. Were some of them said solely to fulfill prophecy? It is finished. What does that mean? November 13th: Luke 23; John 18-19 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 316 Judas hangs himself. Verse 3 says, "When Judas, who had betrayed him, realized that Jesus had been condemned to die, he was filled with remorse." What is remorse? Pastors Stephen Mizell and Alyssa Bream talk about remorse. Judas tried to return the money he'd been paid, why would he do that? Was he repenting? November 12th: Matthew 27; Mark 15 For more on One Single Story...