One Single Story

Open Door Church
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One Single Story is a weekly podcast from Open Door Church to help the church engage with the Bible outside of Sunday morning. Currently, we are going through one book of the Bible each week and focusing on a theme in each. Why One Single Story? We believe that the Bible is one single story from beginning to end. It is the story of Jesus Christ: why we need Him, that He was coming, came, died, rose again, ascended to heaven, and today lives with us. For this, we are thankful. Reading plan available at www.onesinglestory.com.

  1. 23h ago

    Discernment, Deception & Devotion - 2 Corinthians 11:1 - 15 | September 9, 2026

    Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski as they dig into 2 Corinthians 11 and explore how believers can be led astray from sincere devotion to Christ, how deception rarely announces itself, and how to spot spiritual counterfeits before they take root. Scripture Focus: 2 Corinthians 11:1 - 15 - Paul expresses his godly jealousy for the church at Corinth, warning them not to be deceived by false apostles who disguise themselves as servants of righteousness, just as Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. Paul also explains why he preached the gospel to them free of charge, refusing payment even as his critics used that refusal against him. In This Episode: Why deception never announces itself as deception, but disguises itself as something attractive or even spiritual How undivided devotion to Jesus protects against spiritual corruption, and how good things can become idols when they crowd out that devotion Practical discernment filters for evaluating leaders: fruit and character, response to correction, consistency, humility, and accountability How the shift away from Christ is usually subtle, not sudden, like the slow drift Andy Stanley describes in relationships and leadership Why watching how a leader treats people who can't benefit them (waitstaff, assistants) reveals true character The contextual reasons Paul refused a salary in Corinth, and why ministry leaders should ask "what do I need to do to serve these people" rather than "what am I entitled to" A story about John D. Rockefeller's dinner-table leadership test and what it reveals about hiring for humility Key Quote: "When you guard your heart against spiritual counterfeits, your single-minded devotion to Jesus becomes an imprint you'll see shield." About One Single Story: One Single Story is a weekday devotional podcast walking through the One Year Bible reading plan, offering brief, practical lessons rooted in Scripture. Each episode features honest conversation between the hosts as they wrestle with the text and apply it to everyday life and leadership. Church Info: One Single Story is a ministry of Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina. Learn more at visitopendoor.com or explore more episodes at onesinglestory.com. Subscribe to One Single Story so you never miss a daily devotional. New episodes release every weekday to help you stay grounded in God's Word. Coming This Week: Continue following along in 2 Corinthians as the hosts keep unpacking Paul's letter to the Corinthian church, exploring themes of humility, suffering, and what it means to boast only in the Lord. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #2Corinthians #SpiritualDiscernment #ChristianLeadership

    Discernment, Deception & Devotion - 2 Corinthians 11:1 - 15 | September 9, 2026

  2. 1d ago

    Breaking Strongholds & Taking Thoughts Captive - 2 Corinthians 10:1-18 | September 8, 2026

    Welcome back to One Single Story! Today Pastor Stephen Mizell and Pastor Jay Rivenbark are joined by Pastor Wendy Korbusieski for a conversation about spiritual warfare, strongholds, and the battle for our thoughts. Together they unpack the difference between fleshly weapons and divine weapons, and what it really means to take every thought captive to Christ. Scripture Focus: 2 Corinthians 10:1-18 - Paul defends his ministry against accusations that he is bold in his letters but weak in person. He explains that believers don't fight with worldly weapons but with divine power that demolishes strongholds, takes every thought captive to obey Christ, and warns against measuring ourselves by comparing ourselves with others. In This Episode: The difference between fleshly weapons (manipulation, intimidation, gossip, blame-shifting, passive aggression) and divine weapons (truth, prayer, integrity, forgiveness, trusting God to defend us) Why Paul says believers fight against ideas and arguments, not people How social media and "keyboard warrior" behavior can become a modern fleshly weapon Practical steps for taking toxic and anxious thoughts captive, including filter questions like "Is this real? Is it consistent with Scripture?" Why daily disciplines like Scripture reading, prayer, community, and accountability act as filters against destructive thinking Why preventative spiritual habits matter more than trying to fix a stronghold after it forms The danger of horizontal comparison and why measuring yourself against others distorts your identity and calling How comparison leads to either pride or discouragement, and why neither reflects a healthy sense of worth Key Quote: "Fleeting thoughts left alone become strongholds." About One Single Story: One Single Story is a weekday devotional podcast that walks through the One Year Bible reading plan, offering short, practical lessons rooted in Scripture. Each episode features honest conversation between the hosts as they explore how God's Word applies to everyday life and faith. Open Door Church is located in Edenton, North Carolina. Learn more at visitopendoor.com or explore more episodes at onesinglestory.com. Subscribe to One Single Story so you never miss a daily devotional, and share this episode with someone who needs encouragement to take their thoughts captive today. Coming This Week: Join us as we continue our journey through 2 Corinthians, uncovering more truths about strength in weakness, godly leadership, and living a life surrendered to Christ. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #2Corinthians #StrongholdsBroken #TakeThoughtsCaptive #SpiritualWarfare #ComparisonTrap

    Breaking Strongholds & Taking Thoughts Captive - 2 Corinthians 10:1-18 | September 8, 2026

  3. 2d ago

    The Heart Behind the Gift - 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 | September 7, 2026

    Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski for today's edition of One Single Story. As part of their week in Second Corinthians, the team digs into what it really means to give with a cheerful heart, how to avoid manipulation in giving, and why God's provision is meant to flow through us to bless others. Scripture Focus: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 - Paul writes to the church in Corinth about the collection being gathered for believers in Jerusalem, encouraging generous, voluntary giving that flows from a willing heart rather than obligation or pressure, and highlighting how such generosity produces a harvest of thanksgiving to God. In This Episode: Why Paul never mentions the amount given, but instead focuses on the heart behind the gift How one act of generosity creates a ripple effect that leads others to worship The difference between planned, intentional generosity and empty "spur of the moment" promises What it means to be a "cheerful" giver, rooted in the Greek word hilaros How church leaders can cast vision for giving without guilt, pressure, or manipulation Shifting from a mindset of accumulation to becoming a "conduit" of God's blessing Wrestling with hard questions about surplus, lifestyle, and when enough is enough How gratitude, like generosity, multiplies and spreads to others A real-life story of a restaurant "chain of generosity" ten people deep Key Quote: "It's not to create abundance in my life, accumulation. It becomes a tool that God gets to use. He's just placed it in my hands." About One Single Story: One Single Story is a weekday podcast from Open Door Church that offers a brief, honest conversation around each day's reading in the One Year Bible. Pastor Stephen Mizell and rotating co-hosts break down Scripture in a practical, relatable way, helping listeners connect the Bible's one continuous story to everyday life and faith. Open Door Church is located in Edenton, North Carolina. Learn more at visitopendoor.com or onesinglestory.com. Subscribe to One Single Story so you never miss a daily episode, and join the conversation as we walk through Scripture together, one story at a time. Coming This Week: This week the One Single Story team continues their study in Second Corinthians, exploring Paul's teaching on generosity, stewardship, and what it looks like to live with an open hand toward God and others. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #2Corinthians #CheerfulGiver #ChristianGenerosity #Stewardship #BibleTeaching

    The Heart Behind the Gift - 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 | September 7, 2026

  4. 5d ago

    Facing Death, Finding Wisdom - Ecclesiastes 7:1 – 9:18 | September 4, 2026

    Welcome back to One Single Story! Pastor Stephen Mizell and Pastor Jay Rivenbark are joined by Pastor Sheryl Daughety for a candid conversation about adversity, wisdom, and the sobering reality of death. Today's discussion digs into why Solomon says facing hardship can be more valuable than chasing comfort, and how a true understanding of our mortality can free us to live with urgency and joy. Scripture Focus: Ecclesiastes 7:1 – 9:18 - Solomon's reflections on wisdom versus wealth, the danger of romanticizing "the good old days," why a house of mourning teaches us more than a house of feasting, and his call to enjoy life fully while embracing the certainty of death. In This Episode: Why wisdom paired with resources outlasts resources alone How swift justice (or the lack of it) shapes a culture's behavior, tying into Ecclesiastes 9:11 Why adversity brings clarity that comfort and abundance often can't The danger of nostalgia and romanticizing the past as "the good old days" Why people cling to familiar struggles (even slavery or bad habits) over the uncertainty of change Living with urgency and freedom once you accept that physical death is certain Finishing well: what it means to complete the assignment God has given you Key Quote: "When you accept the sobering reality of your mortality, you stop wasting time on petty offenses and start living each day with urgent, holy joy." One Single Story is a weekday podcast from Open Door Church where hosts walk through a portion of the One Year Bible reading plan, offering brief, honest conversation around Scripture to help you grow in your daily walk with God. Open Door Church | Edenton, North Carolina visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Subscribe so you never miss a daily edition of One Single Story, and join us each weekday as we open God's Word together. Coming This Week: Join us as we continue through the One Year Bible reading plan, moving from Ecclesiastes into new sections of Scripture with fresh conversations on wisdom, faith, and everyday application for your walk with Christ. #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #Ecclesiastes #Wisdom #Mortality #LivingWithPurpose

    Facing Death, Finding Wisdom - Ecclesiastes 7:1 – 9:18 | September 4, 2026

  5. 6d ago

    When Success Costs You Everything Else - Ecclesiastes 4:1 – 6:12 | September 3, 2026

    Welcome back to One Single Story! Today Pastor Stephen Mizell and Pastor Jay Rivenbark are joined by Pastor Sheryl Daughety for a candid conversation through Ecclesiastes 4-6. The hosts dig into what Solomon has to say about work, wealth, envy, and isolation — and why the busiest, most "successful" lives can still end up empty if relationships get sacrificed along the way. Scripture Focus: Ecclesiastes 4:1 – 6:12 - Solomon reflects on social injustice, competitive envy, the loneliness of hoarding wealth, and the tension between chasing career success and preserving what matters most — relationships, health, and a quiet heart before God. In This Episode: Why Ecclesiastes 5:12 says the hardworking sleep well but the rich often don't The difference between working "in" a business versus working "on" it How short-term goals can blind us to the long-term cost to our relationships Why intentionality — not balance — is the key to protecting what matters How career success can quietly become someone's whole identity Guarding your steps and cultivating holy silence in worship (Ecclesiastes 5:1) Practical thoughts on the value of prayer, quiet, and the current 21 Days of Prayer Key Quote: "Just because you are successful in one area of your life... doesn't mean you are leading a successful life. It just means you're trying really hard and concentrating on that one area where your view might need to be broader." About One Single Story: One Single Story is a weekday devotional podcast that walks through the One Year Bible reading plan, offering a brief but meaningful conversation around God's Word. Hosted by the pastors of Open Door Church, each episode is designed to help you slow down, open your Bible, and reflect on Scripture in community. Open Door Church is located in Edenton, North Carolina. Learn more at visitopendoor.com and onesinglestory.com. Subscribe to One Single Story so you never miss a daily reading — new episodes drop every weekday to help you stay grounded in God's Word. Coming This Week: Join us as we continue through the Old Testament wisdom literature this week, unpacking more of Solomon's reflections on life, work, and worship — and how they apply to our modern, distraction-filled world. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #Ecclesiastes #WisdomLiterature #WorkLifeBalance #Prayer

    When Success Costs You Everything Else - Ecclesiastes 4:1 – 6:12 | September 3, 2026

  6. Sep 2

    Chasing the Wind: Solomon's Search for Meaning - Ecclesiastes 1:1 – 3:22 | September 2, 2026

    Welcome back to One Single Story! Join Pastor Stephen Mizell along with Pastor Jay Rivenbark and Pastor Sheryl Daughety as they dig into the book of Ecclesiastes, exploring King Solomon's honest and sometimes startling reflections on the brevity of life, the futility of chasing worldly achievement, and how everyday blessings are actually gifts straight from the hand of God. Scripture Focus: Ecclesiastes 1:1 – 3:22 - Written by Solomon, the wisest and wealthiest king of Israel, these opening chapters lay out his search for meaning through pleasure, labor, and accomplishment, only to conclude that life "under the sun" is fleeting, like vapor or mist, unless it is grounded in God. In This Episode: Why Solomon, despite having "it all," calls life a vapor and warns against chasing fulfillment through achievement How the thrill of the pursuit often outweighs the satisfaction of actually reaching a goal Recognizing the brevity and fragility of life and how that awareness should reorder daily priorities The danger of turning temporary things into idols, and how fasting can reveal hidden attachments God's design of eternity in the human heart and why nothing on earth can fully satisfy that longing The difference between ownership and stewardship, and how that shift changes our ability to enjoy life's blessings Embracing simple, everyday pleasures like food, laughter, and community as gifts from God Key Quote: "When you stop demanding that this temporary world fill your eternal heart, you will finally be free to enjoy the daily gifts God placed in your hands." One Single Story is a daily podcast where Open Door Church walks through the One Year Bible reading plan, offering practical, conversational teaching designed to help you grow in your walk with Christ, one story at a time. Open Door Church is located in Edenton, North Carolina. Learn more at visitopendoor.com or onesinglestory.com. Subscribe now so you never miss a daily episode of One Single Story, and be sure to like and share this video to help others discover the beauty of God's Word. Coming This Week: Join us as we continue through Ecclesiastes, uncovering more of Solomon's wisdom on wealth, wisdom, and the true meaning of a life well lived under God. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #Ecclesiastes #Solomon #WisdomLiterature #Contentment #Stewardship

    Chasing the Wind: Solomon's Search for Meaning - Ecclesiastes 1:1 – 3:22 | September 2, 2026

  7. Sep 1

    When You've Seen God for Yourself - Job 40:1 –42:17 | September 1, 2026

    Welcome to today's edition of One Single Story! Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Sheryl Daughety as they dive into Job 40-42 for a powerful conversation about what happens when we move from hearing about God to truly encountering Him — and how that encounter changes the way we live, speak, and forgive. Scripture Focus: Job 40:1 –42:17 - In these closing chapters, God finally responds to Job out of the whirlwind, Job repents in humility after seeing God for himself, God rebukes Job's friends for misrepresenting Him, and Job's fortunes are restored only after he prays for the very friends who wounded him. In This Episode: The difference between "hearing about" God and truly experiencing Him firsthand Why experiential encounters with God can transform theology in ways debate never can The danger of offering simplistic or formulaic answers to people in pain Why "showing up and shutting up" is often the most faithful response to grief How misguided comforting phrases can unintentionally misrepresent God The spiritual significance of Job praying for the friends who hurt him How forgiveness positioned Job to receive restoration from God Job's role as intercessor and what it reveals about the oldest book in the Bible Key Quote: "A man with experience is never at the mercy of a man with an argument." About One Single Story: One Single Story is a daily weekday devotional podcast where hosts walk through a portion of that day's reading in the One Year Bible, offering brief, honest, and practical conversations around Scripture. Each episode is designed to help listeners engage more deeply with God's Word, one story at a time. Open Door Church is located in Edenton, North Carolina. Learn more at visitopendoor.com or explore the full podcast library at onesinglestory.com. Subscribe to One Single Story so you never miss a daily devotional. New episodes release every weekday to help you stay grounded in God's Word. Coming This Week: Keep following along in the One Year Bible reading plan as the hosts continue walking through Scripture together, offering fresh insight and honest conversation each weekday. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #BookOfJob #Forgiveness #Suffering #Restoration #Repentance

    When You've Seen God for Yourself - Job 40:1 –42:17 | September 1, 2026

  8. Aug 31

    Finding God in Creation's Majesty - Job 37:1 –39:30 | August 31, 2026

    Join Pastor Stephen Mizell along with co-hosts Pastor Jay Rivenbark and Pastor Sheryl Daughety for today's edition of One Single Story, a daily devotional podcast walking through the One Year Bible. In this episode, the team dives into Job 37-39, exploring how God responds to Job's suffering not with an explanation, but with a revelation of His creative power and majesty. Scripture Focus: Job 37:1 –39:30 - God finally breaks His silence and answers Job's pain, not with reasons for his suffering, but with a series of questions about the vastness of creation, from the stars and constellations to His care for wild animals like the donkey and the ostrich. In This Episode: Why God answers Job's suffering with a display of creation rather than a direct explanation The connection between the constellations mentioned in Job 38 and the seven stars Jesus holds in Revelation How focusing too much on our problems can make them feel like the center of the universe Finding comfort in recognizing our small place within the vastness of God's creation God's delight in creatures like the donkey and the ostrich, even when they serve no human utility How encountering God's revelation, rather than seeking intellectual explanations, brings true healing Key Quote: "We want intellectual explanations for our problems that we can't understand, but if we were given them, they would not heal us. What we really need is a revelation." About One Single Story: One Single Story is a daily devotional podcast from Open Door Church that walks through the One Year Bible reading plan, offering brief, thoughtful conversations designed to help listeners see how every part of Scripture connects to the one single story of God's redemptive plan. Open Door Church, Edenton, North Carolina visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Subscribe to One Single Story so you never miss a daily reading and reflection from the One Year Bible. New episodes release each weekday to help you stay grounded in God's Word. Coming This Week: Join us as we continue through Job and Ecclesiastes this week, uncovering fresh insights into suffering, wisdom, and what it means to trust God's sovereignty over every part of life. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #BookOfJob #Ecclesiastes #GodsCreation #TrustGod

    Finding God in Creation's Majesty - Job 37:1 –39:30 | August 31, 2026
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One Single Story is a weekly podcast from Open Door Church to help the church engage with the Bible outside of Sunday morning. Currently, we are going through one book of the Bible each week and focusing on a theme in each. Why One Single Story? We believe that the Bible is one single story from beginning to end. It is the story of Jesus Christ: why we need Him, that He was coming, came, died, rose again, ascended to heaven, and today lives with us. For this, we are thankful. Reading plan available at www.onesinglestory.com.

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    Open Door Church
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1.2K
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    © Open Door Church, Edenton, NC
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