The Thermostat of Leadership - Proverbs 16:14-15 | June 1, 2026

Welcome back to One Single Story, where each weekday we take a brief look at the daily reading from the One Year Bible. Pastor Stephen Mizell is joined by Pastor Jay Rivenbark and Pastor Alyssa Bream. Today we're in Proverbs 16:14-15, where Solomon contrasts a king's deadly anger with the refreshing favor of a king's smile -- and what that means for every leader in your life. In This Episode: We unpack the difference between wise appeasement and people-pleasing, explore how a leader's attitude functions as the thermostat of an organization or family, and discuss why praying for those in positions of authority -- and the people around them -- matters more than we might think. "A leader's mood is the thermostat of an organization, and wisdom knows how to handle the heat." One Single Story is a weekday podcast from Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina. Subscribe wherever you listen, and visit onesinglestory.com to follow along with the One Year Bible reading plan. #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #Proverbs #ChristianLeadership #Faith #Wisdom