When God Trains You for the Battle - Psalm 144:1-15 | June 26, 2026

Welcome to One Single Story, the weekday Bible study podcast where Pastor Stephen Mizel, Pastor Jay Rivenbark and co-host Pastor Alyssa Bream gather around the Word of God for honest, grounded conversation. Today the team is in Psalm 144, a royal war hymn in which David praises God for equipping him for battle and reflects on what it means to be human before a mighty God. Scripture Focus: Psalm 144:1-15 - David praises God as his rock and trainer, contrasting God's greatness with human smallness, and closes with a vision of thriving families rooted in God's blessing. In This Episode: How God uses leadership battles, hard days, and endurance to sharpen us spiritually Why recognizing your smallness protects you from the pride that comes with success How a spiritually healthy church creates a ripple effect that strengthens marriages, families, and communities Key Quote: "When God is your rock and your trainer, the battles you face don't destroy your future. They secure it." - Pastor Stephen Mizell One Single Story is a weekday devotional podcast following the One Year Bible reading plan, brought to you by Open Door Church in Edenton, North Carolina. Find us at onesinglestory.com and visitopendoor.com. Subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. #OneYearBible #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #OpenDoorChurch #BiblicalEncouragement #Psalms #ChristianLeadership #Faith