One Single Story

One Single Story: Day 290 Pastors Alyssa Bream and Zack Unkenholz join Pastor Stephen Mizell to discuss the transfiguration. Why were Peter, James and John consistently chosen for these special situations? Why were Elijah and Moses the two that appeared? October 17th Reading: Matthew 14; Mark 6; Luke 9 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 289 Jesus sends his disciples to the Jews. He warns them of the things they will face. Did Jesus give them power or was it the Holy Spirit? Is the same power available to us today? Why were they only sent to the Jews at this point? Today, Pastor Stephen Mizell discusses this chapter with Reutiki Oleg, president of New Hope Eurasia. October 16th Reading: Matthew 10 For more on...

One Single Story: Day 288 Pastors Stephen Mizell and Alyssa Bream talk about two well-known miracles that happened back to back. Jesus was going with Jairus because his daughter was dying, on the way, the woman with the issue of blood touched Jesus' robe and was healed. Why did Jesus go with Jairus? What were the risks to the woman going into the crowd? How did Jairus feel about the interruption? ...

One Single Story: Day 287 Today's reading and conversation is about the parable of the farmer sowing seeds and the need to hear and heed the Word of God. Why were the disciples confused about Jesus' use of that parable? Pastors Stephen Mizell, Jay Rivenbark and Sheryl Daughety discuss how we can listen better to what Jesus is saying. October 14th Reading: Matthew 13; Luke 8 For more on One Single...

One Single Story: Day 286 When Jesus cast out a demon he was accused of being from satan. Why would they accuse him? Pastors Stephen Mizell, Alyssa Bream and Zack Unkenholz talk about how evil spirits manifest themselves in the lives of people. Is casting out demons one of the greatest signs of the work of God or the Holy Spirit? October 13th Reading: Luke 11 For more on One Single Story, visit on...

One Single Story: Day 285 Verse 1 begins, "When Jesus had finished giving these instructions to his twelve disciples…" What instructions had he previously given? Then, John the Baptist asked, "Are you the Messiah we've been expecting…" Why is he doubting now? Pastors Stephen Mizell, Alyssa Bream and Zack Unkenholz discuss doubt and John the Baptist. October 12th Reading: Matthew 11 For more on One...

One Single Story: Day 284 Jesus was traveling throughout the towns and villages announcing the Good News about the kingdom. What does "Good News about the Kingdom mean?" Today's conversation includes Pastors Stephen Mizell, Sheryl Daughety and Alyssa Bream. "The harvest is great, but the workers are few." What harvest is Jesus speaking of?   October 11th Reading: Matthew 9; Luke 7 For more on One...

One Single Story: Day 283 Keep on knocking, keep on asking, keep on seeking. Is that the key to effective prayer? Have these verses been abused or taken out of context? Pastors Stephen Mizell, Zack Unkenholz and Jay Rivenbark discuss asking, seeking and knocking. Do we always receive what we ask for? Do we always give our children what they ask for? October 10th Reading: Matthew 5-7 For more on On...

One Single Story: Day 282 Some teachers and Pharisees wanted Jesus to show them a miraculous sign to prove his authority. Jesus used the symbolism of Jonah being in the fish for three days and three nights with Jesus being "in the heart of the earth" for three days and three nights. What is Jesus telling the Pharisees? Pastors Stephen Mizell and Alyssa Bream talk about asking for signs. Is that wr...

One Single Story: Day 281 Jesus claims to be the Son of God and talks about eternal life and judgment. Why did the Jewish leaders want to kill Jesus? What made him such a threat? Pastors Stephen Mizell and Sheryl Daughety discuss how God the Father guided Jesus while he was on earth. What was their relationship like? The Jewish leaders said they were following the Father but they wouldn't accept H...

One Single Story: Day 280 The disciples have a question about fasting: why were Jesus' disciples not fasting and John's were? What do the verses about patching the wineskin mean? Today, Pastors Stephen Mizell, Zack Unkenholz and Jay Rivenbark talk about whether the Pharisees were just following Jesus to look for something to complain about. How do you deal with people like that? When is it accepta...

One Single Story: Day 279 Pastors Stephen Mizell, Sheryl Daughety and Alyssa Bream have a conversation about Jesus clearing the temple of the money changers. Why were they selling things? Does the violent depiction of Jesus give you pause? Should passion for God's house consume all of us? October 6th Reading: John 2-4 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 278 Jesus began preaching in Nazareth but was rejected. Why is it difficult to get the respect of those closest to us? Pastors Sheryl Daughety and Jay Rivenbark join Pastor Stephen Mizell on today's podcast. Is it even possible for Jesus not to be filled with the Holy Spirit? What was Jesus sent to do? October 5th Reading: Matthew 4; Luke 4-5 For more on One Single Story, vis...

One Single Story: Day 277 John the Baptist preaches and prepares the way for Jesus. Pastors Stephen Mizell, Sheryl Daughety and Alyssa Bream talk about how sins were forgiven by baptism prior to Christ. Do our actions prove that we are forgiven? How was John preparing the way for Jesus?    October 4th Reading: Matthew 3; Mark 1; Luke 3 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 276 Pastors Stephen Mizell, Zack Unkenholz and Jay Rivenbark discuss the wise men visiting Bethlehem to see the newborn king. After they were gone, an angel of the Lord told Joseph to take Mary and Jesus and flee to Egypt and remain there until Herod's death. Why was Herod so disturbed? Was there significance to the gifts the wise men brought? October 3rd Reading: Matthew 2 F...

One Single Story: Day 275 When Jesus was twelve years old, he remained in Jerusalem after attending the Passover festival. His parents thought he was with their group. Three days later they discovered him in the Temple. Pastors Stephen Mizell and Zack Unkenholz explore the emotions Mary and Joseph might have experienced during that time. Do you think it was difficult for Jesus to be obedient to fl...

One Single Story: Day 274 Jesus calls his first disciples. Has someone ever had a revelation that caused you to change direction? Today, Pastors Stephen Mizell and Jay Rivenbark discuss the significance of Jesus telling his disciples to follow him. If someone said that to you, would you be skeptical? October 1st Reading: Luke 1; John 1 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 273 After introducing us to the book of Malachi, Pastors Stephen Mizell, Jay Rivenbark and Alyssa Bream will talk about Malachi's message from God: a call to the people of God about the coming judgment. Verse 5 says, " Look, I am sending you the prophet Elijah before the great and dreadful day of the Lord arrives." Does that verse speak of John the Baptist or Elijah returning...

One Single Story: Day 272 Nehemiah was a reformer. When he became aware of things that had been neglected or left undone, he set about to make it right. Are we accountable for things before we're made aware of them? How can we neglect the house of God? For today's conversation, Pastor Stephen Mizell is joined by pastors Alyssa Bream and Zack Unkenholz. September 29th Reading: Nehemiah 11-13; Psalm...

One Single Story: Day 271 The people made a vow to obey the Law of God as issued by Moses. Do we still make oaths today? What is expected of us when we publicly say we will follow God? Pastors Stephen Mizell, Alyssa Bream and Jay Rivenbark discuss making public declarations and whether there are dangers in doing that. September 28th Reading: Nehemiah 8-10 For more on One Single Story, visit onesin...

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...