One Single Story: Day 232

Today's conversation is based on Habakkuk 1. Why does it feel like the Lord is not listening at times? Pastors Stephen Mizell, Alyssa Bream and Zack Unkenholz discuss how people who do not worship God can be used by God. Is it possible to tell when the scales tip in favor of injustice?

August 20th Reading: Habakkuk

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One Single Story: Day 231

Zedekiah is ruling in Judah and rebels against Babylon. Is disobedience part of God's plan? Pastors Stephen Mizell, Jay Rivenbark and Zack Unkenholz discuss the difference between a natural famine and a famine created by man.

August 19th Reading: 2 Kings 24-25; 2 Chronicles 36

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One Single Story: Day 230

Today we read about Jeremiah being placed in a cistern to shut him up and die. Fortunately, an Ethiopian court official rescued him. Pastors Stephen Mizell, Alyssa Bream and Zack Unkenholz discuss how we villainize people who disagree with us and we're passive if the issue doesn't affect us directly. Why should we speak up when injustice takes place?

August 18th Reading: Jeremiah 38-40; Psalms 74, 79

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One Single Story: Day 229

God used the Recabites as an example to Judah. Pastors Stephen Mizell, Zack Unkenholz and Jay Rivenbark talk about their faithfulness and how Judah should learn from them. We should also learn to obey. Why do we sometimes obey men but not God?

August 17th Reading: Jeremiah 35-37

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One Single Story: Day 228

Why do we punish people for telling the truth instead of what we want to hear? Pastors Stephen Mizell, Alyssa Bream and Jay Rivenbark talk about what we should look for to confirm the Lord is speaking to us. Jeremiah purchased a piece of property. Why does property ownership offer hope?

August 16th Reading: Jeremiah 32-34

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One Single Story: Day 227

Pastors Stephen Mizell, Jay Rivenbark and Sheryl Daughety discuss Rachel's sadness turning to joy and a new covenant being made. Do our dead ancestors weep? Why is returning to their homeland such a prominent theme for Israel? When we're young we do some foolish things. Is there any way to avoid the foolishness of youth?

August 15th Reading: Jeremiah 30-31

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One Single Story: Day 226

Today, Pastors Stephen Mizell, Alyssa Bream and Zack Unkenholz discuss Jeremiah confronting Hananiah about his false prophecies. How do you respond when someone says, "this is what the Lord told me?" Should we tell them we're going to hold them accountable?

August 14th Reading: Jeremiah 26-29

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One Single Story: Day 225

On today's podcast, Pastors Stephen Mizell, Jay Rivenbark and Zack Unkenholz talk about the good and bad figs. Can comparison be helpful or harmful? How do you choose what to compare? When God's people were exiled, God continued to watch over and care for them. He gave them hearts that recognized him as Lord. The leaders of Judah, however, were "rotten." Why are leaders held to a higher standard?

August 13th Reading: Jeremiah 23-25

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One Single Story: Day 224

Has God ever upset your plans? What does it look like for life to be beyond repair. Pastors Stephen Mizell, Sheryl Daughety and Jay Rivenbark have a conversation about illustrations being an effective way to communicate the gospel.

August 12th Reading: Jeremiah 18-22

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One Single Story: Day 223

Jeremiah trusts the Lord. He says, if you heal me and save me, I will be truly healed and saved. Pastors Stephen Mizell, Alyssa Bream and Sheryl Daughety have a conversation about trusting God and how difficult it can sometimes be.

August 11th Reading: Jeremiah 14-17

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