Crying Out in Crisis - Psalm 18:1-15 | July 22, 2026

Welcome to One Single Story! Today, host Pastor Stephen Mizell and Pastor Jay Rivenbark are joined by Pastor Sheryl Daughety for a powerful conversation through Psalm 18:1-15, exploring the many names David gives to God, the intensity of crying out in crisis, and what it means to know God as multi-dimensional rather than distant. Scripture Focus: Psalm 18:1-15 - A psalm of David, written after his deliverance from Saul and all his adversaries. David responds to God's rescue not with a quick thank you, but with an overwhelming, intentional outpouring of praise, worship, and adoration. In This Episode: Why David's gratitude and worship after deliverance challenges us to praise God as much as we petition Him The meaning behind God's many names in this psalm - rock, fortress, savior, shield, stronghold A word study on the Hebrew terms behind "rock" and "cliff," and their surprising connection to California's Big Sur Why David describes his rescue in such cosmic, cinematic imagery, even though it was a series of localized escapes How to remember that God hears our prayers even when our voices feel small, desperate, or drowned out The spiritual warfare present in David's long, protracted season of running and waiting to become king Key Quote: "The volume of your faith matters infinitely more than the volume of your voice." About One Single Story: One Single Story is a weekday podcast offering a brief, honest conversation around a section of that day's reading in the One Year Bible. Each episode brings together pastors and hosts digging into Scripture together, making God's Word approachable, personal, and applicable to everyday life. One Single Story is a ministry of Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina. Learn more at visitopendoor.com | onesinglestory.com Subscribe so you never miss a daily edition of One Single Story, and join us as we walk through the One Year Bible together, one single story at a time. Coming This Week: Stay with us as we continue moving through the Psalms this week, uncovering more of David's honest, unfiltered relationship with God through prayer, praise, and the trials that shaped his faith. Hashtags: #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #ChristianLife #Scripture #Faith #Psalm18 #PsalmsOfDavid #KingDavid #PrayerLife #FaithOverFear