One Single Story: Judgment and Renewal in Joel

Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski explore the book of Joel, discussing the crucial difference between asking for forgiveness and genuine heart repentance, and what it means to experience God's renewal.

Scripture Focus: Joel 1:1–3:21 - Joel's prophecy of judgment through locusts, God's promise of restoration, and the outpouring of the Spirit that Peter quotes on Pentecost.

In This Episode:

• The difference between forgiveness and true repentance
• What "rending your heart" really means
• The Spirit being "poured out" versus just "poured"
• Moving from spectator to participant in faith

Key Quote: "When my heart was ripped, I didn't care about the fallout or the mess. I just wanted to make sure that the relationship was restored and that God had forgiven."

About One Single Story: A daily Bible study podcast from Open Door Church where pastors have authentic conversations around God's Word using the One Year Bible reading plan.

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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski as they explore Jude's powerful letter about defending the faith with grace rather than combativeness.

Scripture Focus: Jude 1 - A brief but fiery letter warning believers about false teachers while calling the church to defend truth and rest in God's preserving power.

In This Episode:

• The difference between contending for faith and being contentious
• Guarding truth without superiority or winning arguments
• The danger of false teachers within the church
• Staying rooted through prayer, obedience, and community
• God's divine protection that keeps us from falling

Key Quote: "Contending is more about guarding truth than it is winning an argument. Their goal should be to protect the truth, not prove their superiority."

About One Single Story: A daily Bible study podcast walking through the One Year Bible reading plan with practical lessons and conversations around God's Word.

Open Door Church, Edenton, North Carolina visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com

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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Sheryl Daughety as they explore one of Scripture's most challenging pictures of God's redeeming love through Hosea's marriage to Gomer.

Scripture Focus: Hosea 1:1-3:5 - God commands the prophet Hosea to marry a prostitute as a living illustration of Israel's spiritual adultery and God's relentless covenant love.

In This Episode:

• How Hosea's shocking marriage reflects God's view of our unfaithfulness
• The cultural context that made this command so radical
• What true restoration requires beyond just saying "I'm sorry"
• Why rebellion must stop before restoration can begin

Key Quote: "The rebellion has to stop first for there to be restoration. It's never a second chance as long as you're still in the first."

About One Single Story: Daily podcast offering brief lessons from the One Year Bible readings by the pastoral team at Open Door Church, Edenton, North Carolina.

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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Sheryl Daughety as they explore 1 John chapter 4, discussing how to discern truth from deception and understanding how perfect love drives out fear.

Scripture Focus: 1 John 4:1-21 - John instructs believers on testing the spirits and understanding how God's perfect love casts out fear.

In This Episode:

• Why believers must test the spirits and not assume everyone quoting Scripture has pure motives
• The difference between correct theology with wrong attitude versus error with right heart
• Understanding what it means that perfect love casts out fear
• How intimacy with God replaces insecurity

Key Quote: "I think when everything on the outside looks right, but something on the inside you go, I just this doesn't feel right... All the puzzle pieces don't fit."

About One Single Story: Each weekday, One Single Story offers a brief lesson from the daily reading in the One Year Bible with practical insights for everyday life.

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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark and Pastor Sheryl Daughety as they explore 1 John 3:7-24 and discuss what it means to live out authentic Christianity through sacrificial love. Discover why our actions validate our faith and how love must move beyond feelings into tangible expressions.

In This Episode:

• Why love is a choice and commitment, not just an emotion
• How actions prove authentic faith and relationship with Christ
• The power of consistency and simply showing up for people
• Personal reflections on expressing love in ministry

Key Quote: "Love that costs nothing changes nothing. Let your faith move from words to works, from belief to blessing."

About One Single Story: Each weekday, we offer a brief lesson from the daily reading in the One Year Bible, helping you engage with Scripture in practical ways that transform your walk with Christ.

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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Sheryl Daughety as they explore what it means to abide in Christ and live in purity as believers. In this episode, the hosts tackle the often-misunderstood concept of "antichrist" and discuss how staying connected to Christ protects us from deception.

Scripture Focus: 1 John 2:18-3:6 - John addresses antichrists who deny Jesus's identity, urges believers to abide in Christ, and calls them to pursue purity in anticipation of Christ's return.

In This Episode:

• What "antichrist" really means and how anything that opposes or replaces Christ qualifies
• Why consistent spiritual disciplines protect us from deception
• Understanding purity as preparation rather than obligation

Key Quote: "Abiding in Christ isn't a moment. It's a lifetime of staying connected to the truth. Live ready, because purity is how we practice hope."

About One Single Story: A daily Bible podcast walking through the entire Bible in one year, offering practical insights and meaningful conversation around God's Word.

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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Sheryl Daughety as they explore what it means to pursue holiness while embracing God's grace through Jesus Christ, our advocate.

Scripture Focus: First John 2:1-17 - John addresses believers facing false teachers, calling them to walk in love, truth, and obedience while anchored in Christ's advocacy.

In This Episode:

• Pursuing holiness and understanding Jesus as our advocate
• The difference between loving people and loving the world
• How to live in the world but not be of it
• Why distraction is the believer's greatest threat

Key Quote: "I don't think the believer's greatest threat is persecution. I think our greatest threat is distraction."

About One Single Story: A weekday devotional podcast offering brief lessons from the One Year Bible, helping listeners apply biblical truth to everyday life.

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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream from Open Door Church as they tackle the critical topic of false teaching in today's church, exploring 2 Peter 2's warnings about spiritual deception and how believers can develop biblical discernment.

Scripture Focus: 2 Peter 2:1-22 - Peter warns about false teachers who distort grace, deny Christ's lordship, and exploit believers for personal gain.

In This Episode:

• The difference between bad theology and intentional false teaching
• Warning signs: greed, manipulation, and denying Christ's authority
• Why communities seek teachers who tell them what they want to hear
• The vital role of local church community in developing discernment

Key Quote: "The danger that I see in the church is that we classify everybody who we disagree with as false teachers, when I am not convinced that that's even their intent. I think false teaching is intentional."

About One Single Story: A daily podcast walking through the One Year Bible, offering practical insights from Scripture to help believers grow in faith and stay rooted in truth.

Open Door Church | Edenton, North Carolina visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com

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