Welcome to One Single Story! Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski conclude their study of Philippians by exploring chapter 4's powerful instruction on joy, peace, and contentment.

Scripture Focus: Philippians 4:1-9 - Paul's practical guidance on rejoicing always, defeating anxiety through prayer, and guarding our hearts and minds.

In This Episode:

• Resolving conflict and maintaining unity in ministry partnerships
• Understanding "rejoice always" as intentional refocusing, not denial
• Replacing anxiety with thanksgiving and prayer
• Guarding our hearts and minds through intentional thinking

Key Quote: "Joy, peace, and contentment aren't circumstantial. They are Christ-shaped habits of your mind and your heart that will change the way that you live."

One Single Story provides daily conversations on the One Year Bible reading plan, helping you engage with Scripture in practical, meaningful ways.

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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski as they explore Paul's call to spiritual maturity in Philippians. This episode challenges believers to understand that the Christian life is about continual pursuit, not arrival.

Scripture Focus: Philippians 3:12-4:1 - Paul's encouragement to press forward, stand firm, and grow in spiritual maturity.

In This Episode:

• Why maturity means continual growth, not arrival
• Forgetting past successes to embrace new direction
• Handling theological disagreements with grace
• Living what you already know before seeking more knowledge
• Finding peace in God's presence, not in answers

Key Quote: "Maturity isn't knowing everything. Maturity is act like what you already know."

About One Single Story: Each weekday, we offer a brief lesson from The One Year Bible, helping believers dive deeper into God's Word through meaningful conversation and practical application.

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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski as they explore Paul's radical declaration that his impressive spiritual credentials mean nothing compared to knowing Christ—not just in resurrection power, but also through suffering.

Scripture Focus: Philippians 2:19-3:11 - Paul commends faithful servants, recounts his flawless credentials as a Pharisee, and declares his ultimate goal: to know Christ and the fellowship of His sufferings.

In This Episode:

• Why Paul called his impressive resume "garbage" compared to knowing Christ
• How we only truly know Christ—and others—through shared suffering
• Paul's single-line life mission: "I want to know Christ"

Key Quote: "The greatest treasure you have is Jesus. Everything else compared to him is trash."

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From the One Year Bible Reading from September 30

Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski as they explore Paul's call to conduct ourselves worthy of the gospel. Discover what it means to live as citizens of heaven and how unity, humility, and the right attitude define our witness to the world.

Scripture Focus: Philippians 1:27-2:18

In This Episode:

• Living as citizens of heaven in a world of competing allegiances
• Why unity and servant leadership identify true believers
• How Christ's humility dismantles pride and entitlement
• Working out our salvation with the right attitude

Key Quote: "Can we swallow our pride enough to stay unified so that we can win the world to Christ? That's a big piece of the puzzle that we ignore sometimes."

About One Single Story: Each weekday, we examine a section from the One Year Bible reading plan with practical application and biblical insights.

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Welcome back to One Single Story! Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski explore Philippians 1:1-26 - Paul's heartfelt letter written from prison to the church at Philippi.

Scripture Focus: Philippians 1:1-26
Paul writes from prison with thanksgiving and joy to the church at Philippi, discussing partnership in the gospel, finding purpose in suffering, and his famous declaration: "For me to live is Christ and to die is gain."

• Partnership in Ministry: What true gospel partnership looks like beyond surface-level involvement
• Joy Through Suffering: How Paul maintained joy while writing from prison
• Eternal Perspective: Understanding "to live is Christ, to die is gain" in practical terms
• Encouragement Costs Nothing: The transformative power of intentional encouragement
• Prison as Pulpit: How God advances His kingdom even through unexpected circumstances

Using Tyndale's One Year Bible as our reading plan, we choose portions from each day's reading to discuss in-depth. Whether you're new to Bible reading or want to dive deeper into God's Word, join us for meaningful conversations that bring Scripture to life.

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Perhaps you have experienced what it is like to be filled with the Holy Spirit. But did you know there is more to being filled with a spirit than a momentary experience? In today's podcast, our panel discusses how the work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer is not only for a moment, it is also for a mission. Don't miss this informative episode. #LifeCalling, #HolySpirit, #DailyBibleStudy

Stephen Mizell is joined by Dylan Wilkin and Alyssa Bream as we look at a passage from Acts 9:8-20.

Tyndale’s Daily Bible Reading:

1 Kings 11:1–12:19

Acts 9:1-25

Psalm 131:1-3

Proverbs 17:4-5

Is the modern church merely a gimmick? Has the modern church resorted to emotional manipulation as a marketing strategy? In today's episode, our panel addresses the issue of the genuine work of the Holy Spirit in contrast to gimmick, emotionalism, and marketing strategies. Join us for this relevant conversation!

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Stephen Mizell is joined by Dylan Wilkin and Alyssa Bream as we look at a passage from Acts 8:14-24.

Tyndale’s Daily Bible Reading:

1 Kings 9:1–10:29

Acts 8:14-40

Psalm 130:1-8

Proverbs 17:2-3

There is one gift of the Spirit that few people are even aware of, and those that are aware it will not likely ask for it. This podcast explores a little known gift of the Spirit and opens up an insight that you are going to want to hear. Don’t miss this incredible Bible study! #GiftsOfTheSpirit, #HolySpirit, #DailyBibleStudy

Stephen Mizell is joined by Dylan Wilkin and Alyssa Bream as we look at a passage from Acts 7:51-60.

Tyndale’s Daily Bible Reading:

1 Kings 8:1-66

Acts 7:51–8:13

Psalm 129:1-8

Proverbs 17:1