Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Sheryl Daughety as they explore the dangers of religious formalism and superficial fixes. Drawing from Jeremiah's prophetic warnings, this conversation challenges us to examine whether our faith has become empty ritual or genuine transformation.

Scripture Focus: Jeremiah 6-8 - Jeremiah's prophecy exposing religious formalism, false peace, and shallow spiritual remedies.

In This Episode:

• Empty religious rituals versus genuine faith
• How worship can manipulate emotions rather than transform lives
• "Healing the wound lightly" - superficial solutions versus deep spiritual healing
• The importance of self-awareness in avoiding formalism

Key Quote: "Rarely does a preacher, a church, a movement start out to be evil. But there's a line that gets crossed, and the closer you get to it, the harder it is to recognize."

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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."

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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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