One Single Story

One Single Story: Day 315 "If you love me, obey my commandments." How are love and obedience connected? Is there a difference between the Holy Spirit being in us and being with us? Today, joining Pastor Stephen Mizell are pastors Sheryl Daughety and Jay Rivenbark. They discuss whether obedience is a measure of love for Jesus. Jesus said he was leaving them the gift of peace of mind and heart, that...

One Single Story: Day 314 When Jesus washed the disciples' feet, he "knew that his hour had come to leave this world and return to his Father." What kinds of emotions do you think Jesus was experiencing? Even though Jesus' time on earth was coming to an end, he continued to demonstrate his love for his disciples. Pastors Stephen Mizell, Alyssa Bream and Jay Rivenbark talk about what occurred at th...

One Single Story: Day 313 Is there any value in Christians celebrating Jewish festivals? When Jesus sent two disciples into Jerusalem to prepare the place where they would celebrate Passover, was that a miraculous occurrence or was it pre-planned? Pastors Stephen Mizell, Sheryl Daughety and Alyssa Bream discuss. Do we still get detailed instructions for what we're being asked to do? November 9th:...

One Single Story: Day 312 Today we read the parable about the man who went on a long trip. He entrusted his money to his servants while he was gone. Do our abilities affect the amount of money we are entrusted with? What is God's expectation for what we do with our money? What qualities were being judged? Pastors Zack Unkenholz and Jay Rivenbark discuss. November 8th Reading: Matthew 25 For more o...

One Single Story: Day 311 Today, Pastor Stephen Mizell talks about the future and the need to be prepared with Pastors Alyssa Bream and Zack Unkenholz. Don't be deceived. Be on the lookout for false prophets and false messiahs. November 7th Reading: Matthew 24 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 310 Jesus talks about the future, the coming of the Son of Man and the need to always be prepared. Why are we so anxious to know specific times? Did the disciples expect the things Jesus was describing to happen during their lifetime? Should we? Pastor Stephen Mizell discusses with Pastor Jay Rivenbark. November 6th Reading: Mark 13 For more on One Single Story, visit onesing...

One Single Story: Day 309 Jesus condemns the religious leaders—they don't practice what they preach. What kinds of things do people do for show? What's the correlation between greatness and humility? Pastors Stephen Mizell and Jay Rivenbark talk about these topics, hypocrisy and the heart. November 5th Reading: Matthew 23; Luke 20-21 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 308 Parable of the great feast: many are called but few are chosen. Today, Pastors Stephen Mizell, Alyssa Bream and Jay Rivenbark have a conversation about why we keep getting different illustrations for the kingdom of heaven. Why did those who were invited refuse to come? November 4th Reading: Matthew 22; Mark 12 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 307 It was six days before Passover. Was Jesus aware of how quickly things would go down for Him? Could others sense it? Pastors Stephen Mizell, Alyssa Bream and Sheryl Daughety talk about Mary and Martha. Was serving Martha's gift? How important is it for us to know ourselves? Mary anointed Jesus' feet with oil. Did she know what was going to happen? November 3rd Reading: Ma...

One Single Story: Day 306 What is the difference between the kingdom of God and the kingdom of heaven? Pastor Stephen Mizell discusses this with Pastors Sheryl Daughety and Jay Rivenbark. In verse 13, we read, "Before he left, he called together ten of his servants and divided among them ten pounds of silver, saying, 'Invest this for me while I am gone.'" Was this a test? How do you feel about the...

One Single Story: Day 305 On today's podcast, Pastors Stephen Mizell, Jay Rivenbark and Zack Unkenholz discuss the parable of the vineyard workers: the first shall be last. In the descriptions of the kingdom of heaven, are there some common themes? If we make an agreement, why are we worried about what happens with other people? We should not be jealous of others. What causes jealousy? November 1s...

One Single Story: Day 304 Jesus talks about divorce and remarriage. Why are questions about divorce so difficult? With Pastor Stephen Mizell on today's podcast are Pastors Zack Unkenholz and Jay Rivenbark. Are concessions made for hard hearts? Jesus refers to creation, what is he saying about the intent of marriage? October 31st Reading: Matthew 19; Mark 10 For more on One Single Story, visit ones...

One Single Story: Day 303 Pastors Stephen Mizell and Jay Rivenbark discuss the parable of the persistent widow. We should pray and never give up. Why do we need to keep pressing for justice? What are some things that people should cry out for day and night? October 30th Reading: Luke 18 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 302 Pastors Stephen Mizell and Jay Rivenbark have a conversation about the Pharisees' plot to kill Jesus. How can we eliminate trouble makers? Why does "religion" seek to protect the status quo even when something greater is available? Did Caiaphas know what he was saying? October 29th Reading: John 11 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 301 Today, Pastors Stephen Mizell, Sheryl Daughety and Alyssa Bream discuss the Kingdom of God. Some will be ready and some will not. How can we detect the Kingdom of God? What return is Jesus talking about? Should we concern ourselves with end times? October 28th Reading: Luke 16-17 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 300 How do we count the cost of being a disciple? Why does Jesus say, "If you want to be my disciple, you must, by comparison, hate everyone else—your father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sister—yes, even your own life?" Let's hear what Pastors Stephen Mizell, Jay Rivenbark and Zack Unkenholz have to say about these verses. October 27th Reading: Luke 14-15 For m...

One Single Story: Day 299 Why do our worst traits come out with inheritance? Pastors Stephen Mizell, Sheryl Daughety and Jay Rivenbark have a conversation about the parable of the rich fool who built more barns. What are different kinds of greed? What are some moral dilemmas this man faced?   October 26th Reading: Luke 12-13 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 298 Today Pastors Stephen Mizell, Alyssa Bream and Zack Unkenholz talk about the well-known story of Jesus visiting Mary and Martha. Martha was distracted by the work she had to do. What were her motives? What were Mary's motives to leave the work and sit at Jesus' feet? Why do we want people to be consumed by the same things that consume us? October 25th Reading: Luke 10 For...

One Single Story: Day 297 Jesus heals a man born blind and it creates a conflict with the Pharisees. Pastors Stephen Mizell, Sheryl Daughety and Jay Rivenbark talk about the disciples' concern about the origin of blindness and why the neighbors were so interested in who healed him. Wanting to know "how" or "why" can get in the way. October 24th Reading: John 9-10 For more on One Single Story, visi...

One Single Story: Day 296 If you love me, you will keep my commandments. How does faithfulness make us a disciple? Pastors Stephen Mizell and Sheryl Daughety have a discussion about how sin makes us a slave. Why do people think they are free when they are not? What does obedience have to do with eternal life? October 23rd Reading: John 7-8 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 295 Today, Pastors Stephen Mizell and Zack Unkenholz talk about the parable of the unforgiving debtor. Why do we want to put limits on forgiveness? Is the number 490 really the number of times we are to forgive? How would you describe the Kingdom of Heaven? Why do we hold others to a higher standard than we hold ourselves? October 22nd Reading: Matthew 18 For more on One Sing...

One Single Story: Day 294 Pastors Stephen Mizell, Zack Unkenholz and Jay Rivenbark discuss Jesus healing the demon-possessed boy. Why couldn't the disciples cast the demon out? How do we overcome unbelief? Is it significant that Jesus commanded the spirit to never enter the boy again? October 21st Reading: Matthew 17; Mark 9 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 293 The Pharisees and Sadducees demanded a sign from Jesus. Why do people ask for things that aren't going to change their minds? In this situation, the Pharisees and Sadducees joined forces—that's unusual since they had very different outlooks. Pastors Zack Unkenholz and Alyssa Bream join Pastor Stephen Mizell for this conversation. October 20th Reading: Matthew 16; Mark 8 F...

One Single Story: Day 292 On today's podcast, Pastors Stephen Mizell, Sheryl Daughety and Alyssa Bream discuss inner purity. How can we be sure our heart matches our actions? Why do we have double standards? Thoughts and actions can defile us as well as words. What encompasses sexual immorality? October 19th Reading: Matthew 15; Mark 7 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 291 Many disciples deserted Jesus. He tells them that one of them will betray him. When it's difficult to understand things, why do people turn away from Christ? Were the disciples offended or confused? Today, Pastors Sheryl Daughety and Jay Rivenbark join Pastor Stephen Mizell to discuss these verses. Can we come to Him unless he chooses us? October 18th Reading: John 6 For...