One Single Story

One Single Story: Day 165 Solomon prayed during the dedication of the temple. When he finished, fire flashed down from heaven and burned up the burnt offerings and sacrifices—the people fell on their faces and worshiped and praised the Lord. Pastors Stephen Mizell, Alyssa Bream and Jay Rivenbark talks about the the temple and worshiping God. June 14th Reading: 2 Chronicles 6-7; Psalm 136 For more...

One Single Story: Day 164 Why was the Ark brought to the temple during the festival of shelters? Verse 7 says that the cherubim spread their wings over the Ark, did their wings move on their own? Pastors Stephen Mizell, Zack Unkenholz and Jay Rivenbark discuss this passage from 1 Kings in today's podcast. June 13th Reading: 1 Kings 8; 2 Chronicles 5 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglesto...

One Single Story: Day 163 Solomon built a palace for himself that took him thirteen years to complete. It was larger than the temple. He also built living quarters for Pharaoh's daughter, whom he had married. Pastors Stephen Mizell, Alyssa Bream and Jay Rivenbark discuss these passages. June 12th Reading: 1 Kings 7; 2 Chronicles 4 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 162 We all need a friend. Solomon requests cedar logs and skilled workmen from King Hiram to help build the temple. Pastors Stephen Mizell, Zack Unkenholz and Jay Rivenbark discuss how we should also partner with others to magnify the name of the Lord. June 11th: Reading: 1 Kings 5-6; 2 Chronicles 2-3 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 161 On today's podcast, guest Timothy Hess, a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, and Pastor Stephen Mizell discuss the importance of discipling children and wisdom vs. godlessness. Timothy also shares the heartache of losing a child to suicide. June 10th: Reading: Proverbs 22-24 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 160 Integrity is better than wealth. In the discussion between guest John Lassiter and Pastor Stephen Mizell about Proverbs 19, we hear how haste makes mistakes and the consequences of some of our early mistakes in life. June 9th Reading: Proverbs 19-21 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 159 On today's podcast, Pastor Stephen Mizell is joined by his brother, Ramon Mizell. Ramon is a pastor and hospice chaplain. Together they talk about the wise vs the foolish. Wise people have an interest in learning. How can we speak life vs speaking death? Even in death believers can have peace. June 8th Reading: Proverbs 16-18 For more on One Single Story, visit onesingles...

One Single Story: Day 158 Continuing on in Proverbs, Pastor Stephen Mizell and guest Tyler Bream talk about the contrast of having things—money, a work ethic, wisdom and knowledge—and not having them. Should we expect inconvenience with progress?  June 7th: Reading: Proverbs 13-15 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 157 Proverbs 12 contrasts wisdom, wickedness and worry. As the conversation between Timothy Hess, a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, and Pastor Stephen Mizell continues, the topic turns to grief.  June 6th: Reading: Proverbs 10-12 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 156 We continue in the book of Proverbs in One Single Story. Today, Pastor Stephen and his wife, Barbara, discuss parenting and how to make wise choices. June 5th: Reading: Proverbs 7-9 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 155 We continue our look at Proverbs with a conversation between guest John Lassiter and Pastor Stephen Mizell about finances. How do you make financial decisions and where do we learn financial principles? June 4th: Reading: Proverbs 4-6 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 154 We kick off the book Proverbs today and with such a unique book, we are changing things up for it. We will have some guests on to discuss the reading for the day and share wisdom that comes from their own personal life experiences. Guest Tyler Bream joins Pastor Stephen Mizell to talk about Proverbs 1 and how God intends for us to live, and how to choose what is just vs w...

One Single Story: Day 153 In today's podcast, Pastor Stephen Mizell, his wife Barbara, Pastor Jay Rivenbark and his wife Sonia, talk about romance, relationships and the book Song of Solomon.  June 2nd Reading: Song of Solomon For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 152 Solomon made an alliance with the Pharaoh of Egypt and married Pharaoh's daughter. He also asked for an understanding heart so he could lead properly. Pastors Stephen Mizell, Jay Rivenbark, and Alyssa Bream discuss how wisdom and knowledge affect leadership. June 1st Reading: 2 Chronicles 1; Psalm 72 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 151 Solomon made an alliance with Pharaoh, and married one of his daughters. Listen to Pastors Jay Rivenbark, Zack Unkenholz and Stephen Mizell talk about God granting his request for wisdom. May 31st Reading: 1 Kings 3-4 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 150 Pastors Jay Rivenbark, Zack Unkenholz and Stephen Mizell discuss the longest Psalm in the Bible. Obedience brings joy. God's word keeps us pure. And the plea, be good to me because I am always overwhelmed.  May 30th Reading: Psalm 119 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 149 David's son, Adonijah declares himself king instead of Solomon. Pastors Stephen Mizell, Zack Unkenholz and Alyssa Bream talk about how David never said anything about it until Nathan and Bathsheba approached him.  May 29th Reading: 1 Kings 1-2; Psalms 37, 71, 94 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 148 Not our name, but the Lord's name should be praised. Praise the Lord! Today we look at another Psalm with Pastors Stephen Mizell, Zack Unkenholz and Alyssa Bream. May 28th Reading: Psalms 111-118 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 147 Today's reading looks at the gifts gathered for the Temple. David says he gathered as much as he could and then he gave of his own private treasure. Listen to the discussion among Pastors Stephen Mizell, Zack Unkenholz and Alyssa Bream. May 27th Reading: 1 Chronicles 26-29; Psalm 127 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 146 Pastors Zack Unkenholz, Jay Rivenbark and Stephen Mizell look at this Psalm of David. David says, "Lord, my heart is not proud; my eyes are not haughty." He encourages Israel to put their hope in the Lord—now and always. Good advice for us, too. May 26th Reading: Psalms 131, 138-139, 143-145 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 145 Have you ever wondered about the duties of musicians in the Bible? Pastors Stephen Mizell, Zack Unkenholz and Alyssa Bream talk about their role. May 25th Reading: 1 Chronicles 23-25 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 144 Pastors Zack Unkenholz, Jay Rivenbark and Stephen Mizell discuss David's plea to God: "Don't be silent while the wicked slander me."  May 24th Reading: Psalms 108-110 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 143 Satan causes David to take a census. Pastors Zack Unkenholz, Jay Rivenbark and Stephen Mizell discuss how God punished the people for David's disobedience.  May 23rd Reading: 2 Samuel 24; 1 Chronicles 21-22; Psalm 30 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 142 "Shout to the Lord! Sing a new song! Let all creation praise Him." Pastors Stephen Mizell, Jay Rivenbark and Sheryl Daughety discuss praising the Lord. May 22nd Reading: Psalms 95, 97-99 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.

One Single Story: Day 141 David's last words were about the greatness and goodness of God. Will your last words will be the same? Pastors Alyssa Bream, Zack Unkenholz and Stephen Mizell reflect on the importance of this. May 21st Reading: 2 Samuel 22-23; Psalm 57 For more on One Single Story, visit onesinglestory.com.