Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Sheryl Daughety as they explore Jacob's wrestling match with God and his unexpected reconciliation with his brother Esau after years of separation.

Scripture Focus: Genesis 32:13–34:31 - Jacob prepares to meet Esau, wrestles with God through the night, experiences reconciliation, and faces tragedy when Dinah is assaulted and her brothers retaliate violently.

In This Episode:

• The significance of persistence in faith through Jacob's all-night wrestling match
• Why reconciliation requires divine work in both parties
• The debate over whether it's harder to seek forgiveness or to grant it
• The destructive power of unchecked anger as demonstrated by Simeon and Levi's revenge

Key Quote: "Sometimes God wounds us just enough to remind us who we truly are."

About One Single Story: One Single Story is a daily Bible study podcast walking through the One Year Bible, offering practical insights from experienced pastors at Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina.

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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Sheryl Daughety as they explore how wisdom produces lasting fruit in our lives, bringing stability, peace, and flourishing even in difficult seasons.

Scripture Focus: Proverbs 3:16-18 - Solomon personifies wisdom as a woman whose presence brings long-term blessing and life-giving power.

In This Episode:

• Why wisdom is more valuable than material wealth
• Understanding wisdom as a "tree of life" that endures through seasons
• How wisdom leads to peace through right choices and alignment with God's will
• Personal reflections on the fruit of wisdom: stability, consistency, and proper priorities

Key Quote: "True wisdom does not make life easier, but it does make life whole."

About One Single Story: Each weekday, One Single Story offers a brief lesson from the day's reading in the One Year Bible. Grab your Bible and join the conversation around God's Word.

Show Details:

• One Single Story Season 5
• Open Door Church, Edenton, North Carolina
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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Sheryl Daughety as they explore how Jesus sends out the twelve disciples with a sobering message: mission and suffering are inseparable. This discussion challenges common expectations about what it really means to follow Christ.

Scripture Focus: Matthew 10:1-23 - Jesus empowers His disciples with authority but warns them upfront about the hardship and persecution they will face.

In This Episode:

• Why faithful ministry always attracts opposition
• How the Holy Spirit speaks through us in difficult conversations
• Where true courage comes from when facing pressure

Key Quote: "I think sometimes the resistance is proof of purpose, that you're doing the right thing... When Kingdom confronts darkness, you can expect them to push back."

About One Single Story: Each weekday, One Single Story offers a brief conversation around the One Year Bible reading plan, helping listeners encounter God's Word with fresh insight and practical application.

Show Details:

• One Single Story Season 5
• Host: Pastor Stephen Mizell
• Co-hosts: Pastor Jay Rivenbark and Pastor Sheryl Daughety
• Open Door Church, Edenton, North Carolina
• visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com

Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and join us daily as we journey through Scripture together.

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