One Single Story

One Single Story: Day 215 Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king. How would we respond to a 12-year-old president? Pastors Stephen Mizell, Alyssa Bream and Sheryl Daughety discuss how Manasseh did what was evil in the sight of the Lord including sacrificing his sons. Why does idolatry progress? August 3rd Reading: 2 Chronicles 32-33 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com...

One Single Story: Day 214 Hezekiah is sick. Isaiah tells him he will die. Hezekiah prayed to the Lord. The Lord heard his prayer and promised him 15 more years. As a sign to Hezekiah, the Lord made the sundial go backwards. Pastors Zack Unkenholz, Alyssa Bream and Stephen Mizell discuss what their response might be if told they wouldn't recover.  August 2nd Reading: 2 Kings 20-21 For more on One S...

One Single Story: Day 213 "I will bless those with a humble and contrite heart." Pastors Sheryl Daughety, Alyssa Bream and Stephen Mizell discuss a nation being born in a day and God's promise that Israel will always be his people. August 1st Reading: Isaiah 64-66 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 212 Why do we doubt that the Lord can save us? What causes us to spiritually deteriorate? Pastors Jay Rivenbark, Sheryl Daughety and Stephen Mizell discuss spiritual deterioration and how it leads to callousness. July 31st Reading: Isaiah 59-63 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 211 Isaiah 55 is an invitation to the Lord's salvation and to depend on him. Pastors Stephen Mizell, Zack Unkenholz and Alyssa Bream talk about the imagery used in these verses. Verse 6 says, "Seek the Lord while you can find him." Does that mean there will be a time when we can't seek Him? July 30th Reading: Isaiah 54-58 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com...

One Single Story: Day 210 "How beautiful are the feet of the messenger of good news." How do we spiritually clothe ourselves? Pastors Jay Rivenbark, Sheryl Daughety and Stephen Mizell discuss how there is power in a Name. What is blaspheming the Name of the Lord? July 29th Reading: Isaiah 49-53 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 209 "Be still and know that I am God." Why is God specifically ready to help in times of trouble? What is significant about being still and how does it help us know God? Pastors Stephen Mizell, Alyssa Bream and Zack Unkenholz discuss Psalm 46 today.  July 28th Reading: 2 Kings 19; Psalms 46, 80, 135 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 208 Today, Pastors Stephen Mizell, Jay Rivenbark and Sheryl Daughety discuss how the way we live and the way God works through us impacts how others view Christ. How do we seek the Lord and how can we help others see there is no other God? July 27th Reading: Isaiah 44-48 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 207 Even though Israel sinned, the Lord still promised victory and the book of Isaiah speaks of "your Redeemer." Pastors Stephen Mizell, Jay Rivenbark and Sheryl Daughety discuss what a redeemer looked like in the Old Testament. After reviewing what the Lord did when he brought Israel out of Egypt he says, "it is nothing compared to what I am going to do." July 26th Reading:...

One Single Story: Day 206 Hezekiah became deathly ill. The prophet Isaiah advised him to get his affairs in order. What would you do if you knew you were going to die? Why aren't we doing those today? In today's podcast, Pastors Stephen Mizell, Alyssa Bream and Jay Rivenbark talk about these verses. In the end, God added time to Hezekiah's life. Do you want to add time to your life?  July 25th Rea...

One Single Story: Day 205 Today we read about Assyria invading Judah and threatening Hezekiah and Jerusalem. Pastors Zack Unkenholz, Alyssa Bream and Stephen Mizell talk about how we might respond when someone ridicules God. When are we most likely to compromise? At the end of chapter 36 it says that "they tore their clothes in despair." What is the significance of tearing clothes? July 24th Readi...

One Single Story: Day 204 Pastors Alyssa Bream, Jay Rivenbark and Stephen Mizell talk about the good news that a righteous king will ultimately deliver Israel. Are they talking about the Messiah? Do complacency and smugness cause us to miss what God wants to do? July 23rd: Reading: Isaiah 31-34 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 203 Today, Pastors Stephen Mizell, Zack Unkenholz and Alyssa Bream talk about Isaiah 28. In this chapter we read about the downfall and destruction of Samaria. The leaders are called out in this portion of Isaiah's writings and God will use whatever means necessary to get the people to return, including foreign enemies. July 22nd Reading: Isaiah 28-30 For more on One Single S...

One Single Story: Day 202 The more prosperous Israel became the more wicked they became. Why is money such a tension in serving God? Pastors Stephen Mizell, Jay Rivenbark and Sheryl Daughety discuss what makes us as humans so fickle. July 21st Reading: Hosea 8-14 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 201 The Lord lays out his charges against Israel. Why are we so quick to point blame? On today's podcast Pastors Stephen Mizell, Zack Unkenholz and Alyssa Bream discuss how sin has a negative effect on nature. July 20th Reading: Hosea 1-7 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 200 On today's podcast, Pastors Stephen Mizell, Jay Rivenbark and Alyssa Bream talk about King Hezekiah's reign. He called for the Levites to purify themselves. How do we purify ourselves? What defiles the temple of God? In Hezekiah's time, the temple was restored to service. What steps would need to be taken to restore a family or church to the Lord? July 19th Reading: 2 Kin...

One Single Story: Day 199 We are to praise God for judgment and salvation. Pastors Stephen Mizell, Alyssa Bream and Jay Rivenbark talk about God's sovereignty on today's podcast. Does God want to turn nations back to himself?  July 18th Reading: Isaiah 23-27 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 198 Isaiah chapter 20 is like a footnote to the prophecy of chapter 19. God sometimes uses extreme measures to get our attention. On today's podcast, Pastors Stephen Mizell, Sheryl Daughety and Zack Unkenholz talk about being more aware of God. July 17th: Reading: Isaiah 18-22 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 197 Damascus and Israel will be destroyed, but God always leaves a remnant. Why does God always leave a remnant? What kinds of things distract us and turn our attention away from God? Pastors Stephen Mizell, Zack Unkenholz and Alyssa Bream discuss what kinds of things distract us and turn our attention away from God. July 16th Reading: Isaiah 13-17 For more on One Single Stor...

One Single Story: Day 196 Ahaz was 20 when he became king. He did evil in the sight of the Lord, including sacrificing his own sons. Experienced warriors lost battles because they abandoned the Lord. Pastors Stephen Mizell, Zack Unkenholz and Jay Ribenbark discuss how our gifts are compromised because of sin. July 15th Reading: 2 Chronicles 28; 2 Kings 16-17 For more on One Single Story, visit one...

One Single Story: Day 195 Pastors Alyssa Bream, Jay Rivenbark and Stephen Mizell discuss the Minor Prophet Micah. "In the last days,..." What days is Micah talking about? How can we know Micah is referring to the Messiah? July 14th Reading: Micah For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 194 God uses Assyria and then punishes them. Their assignment was temporary. Why do we mistake temporary assignments for permanent positions? Pastors Sheryl Daughety, Zack Unkenholz and Stephen Mizell continue discussing Isaiah's prophecies. July 13th Reading: 2 Chronicles 27; Isaiah 9-12 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 193 The Lord showed Amos three visions. In the first, He was preparing to send locusts over the land after the king's share had been harvested. Why would they be sent after the king had his portion? When Amos repents, is he repenting for the nation? Can we repent for others? Pastors Alyssa Bream, Stephen Mizell and Jay Rivenbark discuss Amos and the plumbline from chapter 7....

One Single Story: Day 192 Pastor Zack Unkenholz begins today's podcast with an overview of Amos. Pastors Sheryl Daughety and Stephen Mizell join in to discuss the correlation between sin and death. July 11th Reading: Amos 1-5 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 191 In Isaiah chapter 7, the Lord sent a message to King Ahaz instructing him to ask God for a sign. On today's podcast, Pastors Stephen Mizell, Alyssa Bream and Jay Rivenbark discuss if we should ask God for a for sign? Is there danger in asking God for a sign? July 10th Reading: Isaiah 5-8 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.