Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski as they explore Paul's powerful metaphors for Christian discipleship from his letter to Timothy.

Scripture Focus: 2 Timothy 2:1-21 - Paul's instruction to Timothy on endurance, discipleship, and faithfulness.

In This Episode:

• Paul's three metaphors: the soldier's focus, the athlete's discipline, and the farmer's patience
• The cost and commitment required for ministry and following Christ
• Character development in discipleship: being faithful, teachable, and trustworthy
• Handling God's Word with integrity and avoiding theological corruption

Key Quote: "You've got to go in the same direction long enough to see some of the fruit that you want. The things I'm experiencing right now didn't happen because of something I did last month."

About One Single Story: One Single Story is a daily podcast companion to the One Year Bible reading plan, offering brief lessons and practical insights from Scripture.

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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski as they explore Psalms 90 and 91, discovering what it truly means to dwell in God's shelter during uncertain times.

Scripture Focus: Psalm 90-91 - Moses' psalm contrasting God's eternal nature with human frailty, followed by powerful promises of divine protection.

In This Episode:

• Understanding human mortality versus God's eternal existence
• What "dwelling in the shelter of the Most High" means as a daily lifestyle
• Finding God's presence in everyday moments, not just supernatural experiences
• Anchoring faith through God's repeated promises during turbulent times

Key Quote: "Dwelling in the presence of the Most High is not just supernatural moments. It's a covenant - you're always under it, and it presents itself in so many different ways."

About One Single Story: Each weekday, we examine a section from the One Year Bible, making daily Bible study accessible and practical for modern believers.

One Single Story is produced by Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina. Visit visitopendoor.com or onesinglestory.com.

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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski as they conclude their study of 1 Timothy with a powerful discussion on godliness, contentment, and the proper use of wealth.

Scripture Focus: 1 Timothy 6 - Paul's final instructions to Timothy addressing contentment, the love of money, and responsibilities of the wealthy in the prosperous city of Ephesus.

In This Episode:

• The connection between godliness and contentment
• Why contentment is freedom from chasing more, not freedom from having more
• How wealth shifts our perspective from security to stewardship
• The responsibilities of wealthy believers: avoiding pride, doing good, and building "sky treasure"
• Guarding the gospel by staying focused on what matters most

Key Quote: "Contentment reframes wealth from security to stewardship. It says, okay, now what have I got to do? What is my responsibility for this?"

About One Single Story: A daily Bible study podcast following the One Year Bible reading plan, helping you discover how all of Scripture points to one single story of God's redemption.

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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski as they explore Paul's instructions to Timothy about caring for the vulnerable and leading with accountability.

Scripture Focus: 1 Timothy 5 - Paul's practical guidance on supporting widows and maintaining proper accountability for church elders in the early church.

In This Episode:

• Church responsibility for widows and the role of family
• Biblical criteria for benevolence and supporting those in need
• Balancing honor for leaders with necessary accountability
• Protecting leaders from gossip while maintaining integrity

Key Quote: "The message has to be a hammer, but you gotta do it with this level of grace and gentleness."

About One Single Story: A weekday devotional podcast where Open Door Church pastors break down daily readings from the One Year Bible with practical biblical insights.

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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream as they explore Paul's instructions on prayer for leaders, the exclusive role of Christ as mediator, and navigating cultural dynamics in worship.

Scripture Focus: 1 Timothy 2:1-15 - Paul addresses prayer for all people, especially those in authority, affirms Jesus as the only mediator, and provides guidance on worship order.

In This Episode:

• Why praying for leaders (even hostile ones) transforms us
• The radical claim of Christ as the one and only mediator
• Understanding cultural context vs. timeless principles
• What true modesty means beyond clothing choices

Key Quote: "It's hard to pray for someone you hate. And if you pray for them, most likely you're going to learn to not hate them."

About One Single Story: One Single Story offers a brief lesson each weekday from the One Year Bible reading plan. Join us as we journey through Scripture together.

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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream as they explore Paul's letter to Timothy about confronting false teaching with sound doctrine rooted in love. This episode examines how the law functions differently for believers and non-believers, and why love must be the foundation of all Christian instruction.

Scripture Focus: 1 Timothy 1:1-20 - Paul charges Timothy to confront false teachers in Ephesus while holding to sound doctrine and presents himself as exhibit A of God's mercy.

In This Episode:

• Why the goal of all Christian teaching must be love from a pure heart, clear conscience, and genuine faith
• Understanding lawful versus unlawful uses of the law
• How God unravels sin in layers rather than all at once
• The challenge of discerning between rebellion and spiritual immaturity

Key Quote: "Sound teaching, sound doctrine must lead to love. The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and sincere faith."

About One Single Story: A daily Bible study podcast discussing readings from the One Year Bible. Join us each weekday for brief lessons and honest conversations about what God's Word means for our lives today.

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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, Pastor Mark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream as they explore Paul's challenging words about work, idleness, and faithful living in 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18.

In This Episode:

• Biblical idleness: disruptive refusal to contribute, not just laziness
• Consumer Christianity and serving in the church
• Practicing discipline with love and restoration as the goal

Key Quote: "I think idleness sometimes isn't just doing nothing... sometimes idleness is doing the wrong thing. You got to be busy about the right thing."

About One Single Story: Daily devotional insights from Open Door Church's pastoral team, following the One Year Bible reading plan.

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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell with Pastor Jay Rivenbark and Pastor Alyssa Bream as they explore Paul's teaching on the Day of the Lord and what it means for believers today.

Scripture Focus: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17 - Paul addresses confusion about the Day of the Lord, the man of lawlessness, and calls believers to stand firm despite uncertainty.

In This Episode:

• Why end times teaching should stabilize us, not frighten us
• How God restrains evil and wrestling with "If God is in control, why doesn't He do something?"
• Living faithfully today while expecting Christ's return at any moment

Key Quote: "Conversations about the end are not meant to rattle the believer. They're meant to comfort the believer. They're meant to give us hope that in the end, we're going to be fine."

One Single Story is a weekday podcast from Open Door Church offering brief lessons from the One Year Bible. Our pastoral team breaks down Scripture in accessible ways that help you apply God's Word to everyday life.

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

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