One Single Story

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream as they dig into Mark 4:26 through 5:20, exploring how the kingdom of God advances quietly, powerfully, and compassionately. Scripture Focus: Mark 4:26 - 5:20 - From the parables of the growing seed and mustard seed to the calming of the storm and the healing of a demon-possessed man, this passage reveals a kingdom that work...

Welcome to One Single Story, Season 5! Host Pastor Stephen Mizell is joined by co-hosts Pastor Jay Rivenbark and Pastor Alyssa Bream for a conversation on Mark 3:31 through 4:25 -- covering how Jesus redefines family and what the Parable of the Sower reveals about the condition of our hearts. Scripture Focus: Mark 3:31 - 4:25 - Jesus expands the definition of family through shared obedience, then...

Welcome to One Single Story! Host Pastor Stephen Mizell joins co-hosts Pastor Jay Rivenbark and Pastor Alyssa Bream for today's reading in Mark 3:7-30. The big idea: Jesus' authority demands a decision. There is no neutral ground -- you either submit or you resist. The team unpacks why Jesus silenced the demons even when they spoke the truth, why crowds and spectacles can never substitute for genu...

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream as they explore Mark chapters 2 and 3, where Jesus teaches that when rules matter more than people, religion has lost its way. Scripture Focus: Mark 2:13-3:6 - Jesus confronts religious leaders over eating with sinners, fasting traditions, and healing on the Sabbath, revealing how they had turned God's gifts into burdensome...

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream as they explore Mark 1:29-2:12, discovering how Jesus demonstrates His ultimate authority through healing and forgiveness, addressing our complete wholeness—body, mind, emotions, and spirit. In This Episode: Why Jesus prioritizes forgiveness before physical healing How Jesus proves His divine authority by addressing spiritua...

Welcome to One Single Story! Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski as they explore Exodus 35-36, examining the connection between obedience, generosity, and excellence in worship. Scripture Focus: Exodus 35:10-36:38 - The Israelites bring willing offerings and skilled craftsmen work together to build God's dwelling place. In This Episode: Grace-motivated ge...

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski as they explore God's self-description and the powerful relationship between grace and obedience. Discover how experiencing grace should raise our desire for holy living rather than eliminate accountability. Scripture Focus: Exodus 34:1-35:9 - God reveals His character as compassionate, gracious, slow to anger, and abou...

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski as they explore the golden calf incident and Moses's powerful intercession for a rebellious people, uncovering why waiting often exposes our true idols. Scripture Focus: Exodus 32:1-33:23 - The Israelites create a golden idol while Moses is on Mount Sinai, leading to God's anger and Moses's bold intercession. In This Ep...

Welcome to One Single Story, where Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski explore God's Word through the One Year Bible. Today's episode covers Exodus 30:11-31:18, examining God's design for craftsmanship, beauty, and Sabbath rest. Scripture Focus: Exodus 30:11-31:18 - God's detailed instructions for the tabernacle, including the anointing oil, sacred incense, an...

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell with Pastor Jay Rivenbark and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski as they explore Exodus 29-30, discussing what holiness is, why it's required for God to dwell among His people, and how Old Testament rituals point to our need for Jesus Christ. Scripture Focus: Exodus 29:1-30:10 - The consecration of Aaron and his sons as priests, establishing the sacrificial system that would allow...

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark and Pastor Sheryl Daughety as we explore Jesus's teaching on His return and what it means to live with faithful readiness rather than anxious speculation. Scripture Focus: Matthew 24:29-51 - Jesus calls His followers to watchful faithfulness, emphasizing that readiness matters more than knowing the exact timing of His return. In This Episode: Why Je...

Join hosts Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and special guest Pastor Sheryl Daughety as they explore how temptation disguises danger and why discernment is essential in avoiding destructive paths. Scripture Focus: Proverbs 7:6-23 - A father's warning about temptation, illustrated through a naive young man who wanders into a trap. In This Episode: * How temptation unfolds gradually thro...

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Sheryl Daughety as they explore God's powerful revelation at Mount Sinai, examining the tension between His approachability and His awesome holiness. Scripture Focus: Exodus 19:16-21:21 - God descends on Mount Sinai with thunder, fire, and smoke to establish His covenant with His people. In This Episode: Why God reveals Himself with dram...

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Sheryl Daughety as we explore Jesus's confrontation with the Pharisees about the greatest commandment and what true spiritual leadership looks like when rooted in love and humility. Scripture Focus: Matthew 22:34 - 23:12 - Jesus exposes the hypocrisy of religious leaders who seek recognition while failing to practice what they preach. In...

Welcome to One Single Story! Pastor Stephen Mizell and Pastor Jay Rivenbark are joined by Pastor Sheryl Daughety as we move through Exodus 15-17. After Israel's miraculous escape from Egypt, God leads them into the wilderness — and within days, praise turns to complaining. Today we explore why deliverance changes our circumstances instantly, but trust in God is built over time. We dig into God's p...

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream as they explore the Passover in Exodus 10-12—examining how salvation requires both God's divine action and our human response, and how this pivotal event points directly to Jesus Christ. Scripture Focus: Exodus 10:1–12:13 - The Passover, where God's judgment passes over those who obey His instructions to mark their doorposts...

Welcome to One Single Story, where Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream explore Matthew 19:13-30. Jesus flips worldly expectations upside down as He welcomes children, confronts wealth, and redefines what it means to follow Him completely. Scripture Focus: Matthew 19:13-30 - Jesus teaches about childlike faith, challenges the rich young ruler, and reveals the kingdo...

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream as they explore Psalm 23 and discuss the profound imagery of God as our Shepherd who provides everything His people need. Scripture Focus: Psalm 23 - David's timeless psalm depicting God as the Good Shepherd who leads, protects, and invites us to dwell in His house forever. In This Episode: The intimate relationship between...

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream as they explore Matthew 18:1-20, where Jesus redefines greatness through humility and servanthood. The conversation delves into guardian angels, divine protection, and the power of believers gathered in Christ's name. Scripture Focus: Matthew 18:1-20 - Jesus teaches about Kingdom greatness, humility, and His presence among b...

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream as they explore Proverbs 5:7-14 and discuss how sin never advertises its ending. Discover the critical difference between acting on impulse and choosing wisdom that protects your future. In This Episode: How temptation conceals long-term consequences while highlighting immediate pleasure Learning from David and Solomon's sto...

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski as they conclude this week's conversation on Joseph, exploring how he navigated the delicate balance of serving both Egypt and his family with wisdom and integrity. Scripture Focus: Genesis 46:1–47:31 - Jacob's family relocates to Egypt, reunites with Joseph, and settles in Goshen while Joseph demonstrates wise leadersh...

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski as they explore Joseph's emotional revelation to his brothers and his remarkable perspective on how God works through suffering. Scripture Focus: Genesis 44:1–45:28 - Joseph reveals his identity, Judah offers himself as a sacrifice for Benjamin, and Joseph explains God's sovereign purpose in his suffering. In This Episo...

Welcome to One Single Story with Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina. Today we explore Joseph testing his brothers and the transformation that follows. Scripture Focus: Genesis 42:18-43:34 - Joseph's brothers return to Egypt with Benjamin, and Joseph tests whether they have truly changed since selling him into s...

Pastor Stephen Mizell joins Pastor Jay Rivenbark and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski to discuss Joseph's promotion to second-in-command in Egypt and his emotional first encounter with the brothers who betrayed him. Scripture Focus: Genesis 41:17-42:17 - Joseph interprets Pharaoh's dreams, rises to leadership, and years later faces his brothers when famine brings them to Egypt. In This Episode: How suffer...

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski as they explore Joseph's story in Genesis 39-41. When doing the right thing leads to false accusations and prison, how do we respond? This discussion examines how character is forged through trials, not favorable circumstances. Scripture Focus: Genesis 39-41 - Joseph resists temptation, endures false accusation and impr...