Mockingbird

Same Old Song

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Join the Rev. Jacob Smith and the Rev. Aaron Zimmerman each week as they break down the lectionary texts for the coming Sunday with Gospel insight, a few (in)appropriate cultural references, and a heart for the sufferer in the pew—and the pulpit. All in a half an hour or so. Lectionary readings here: http://www.lectionarypage.net/. Audio production by TJ Hester

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Pentecost 7 (A): The Power of Greyskull 07.07.2026 34:24

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the seventh Sunday after Pentecost, which are Isaiah 55:10-13, Psalm 65: (1-8), 9-14, Romans 8:1-11, and Matthew 13:1-9,18-23.

Pentecost 6 (A): A Noble Steed and an Easy Yoke 30.06.2026 18:28

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the sixth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Zechariah 9:9-12, Psalm 145:8-15, Romans 7:15-25a, and Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30.

Pentecost 5 (A): The Bachelor's Rose 22.06.2026 34:33

Jacob and Aaron look at the readings for the fifth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Jeremiah 28:5-9, Romans 6:12-23, and Matthew 10:40-42.

Pentecost 4 (A): Jake's Spicy Bible Study 16.06.2026 36:08

Jacob and Aaron discuss the readings for the fourth Sunday of Pentecost, which are Jeremiah 20:7-13, Romans 6:1b-11, and Matthew 10:24-39.

Pentecost 3 (A): Yes We Can/No You Can't 09.06.2026 23:44

Aaron and Jacob discuss the readings for the second Sunday after Pentecost, which are Exodus 19:2-8a, Romans 5:1-8 and Matthew 9:35-10:8(9-23).

Pentecost 2 (A): So Fresh and So Clean Clean 02.06.2026 36:10

Aaron and Jacob dive into the readings for the second sunday of Pentecost, which are Hosea 5:15-6:6; Romans 4:13-25; and Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26.

Pentecost 1 (A): Rick Rolling Trinity Sunday 27.05.2026 36:08

Aaron and Jacob discuss the readings for the First Sunday after Pentecost (Trinity Sunday), which are Genesis 1:1-2:4a, 2 Corinthians 13:11-13, and Matthew 28:16-20.

Pentecost (A): Fire It Up 20.05.2026 36:01

Jacob and Aaron dig into the readings for Pentecost which are Acts 2:1-21, Numbers 11:24-30, 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13, John 7:37-39, and John 20:19-23.

Easter 7 (A): Dios Te Ama (Gloria!) 12.05.2026 35:12

Jacob and Aaron discuss the readings for the seventh Sunday of Easter, which are Acts 1:6-14; 1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11; and John 17:1-11.

Easter 6 (A): The Offspring 05.05.2026 27:07

Recorded live in front of an audience at the 19th Annual Mockingbird Conference in NYC, Jacob and Aaron unpack the readings for the sixth Sunday in Easter, which are Acts 17:22-31, 1 Peter 3:13-22, and John 14:15-21.

Easter 5 (A): Living Stones 28.04.2026 39:08

Recorded live in front of an audience at the 19th Annual Mockingbird Conference in NYC, Jacob and Aaron unpack the readings for the fifth Sunday in Easter, which are Acts 7:55-60, 1 Peter 2:2-10, and John 14:1-14.

Easter 4 (A): Sheeeeep 21.04.2026 29:21

Aaron and Jacob discuss the readings for the fourth Sunday of Easter which are Aacts 2:42-47, 1 Peter 2:19-25, and John 10:1-10.

Easter 3 (A): Runnin' 14.04.2026 34:32

Jacob and Aaron talk us through the passages for the Third Sunday of Easter, which are Acts 2:14a, 36-11; 1 Peter 1:17-23 and Luke 24: 13-35. Click here for more information about the upcoming Mockingbird conference in NYC (4/23-25), which features a live recording of Same Old Song.

Easter 2 (A): Hogwash 07.04.2026 32:07

Aaron and Jacob walk us through the readings for the second Sunday of Easter which are Acts 2:14a, 22-32; 1 Peter 1:3-9, and John 20:19-31. For more information about the upcoming Mbird Conference in NYC (4/23-25), click here .

Easter (A): La Otra Maria 31.03.2026 39:27

In their 400th episode, Aaron and Jacob discuss the readings for Easter Sunday, which are Acts 10:34-43, Jeremiah 31:1-6, Colossians 3:1-4, Acts 10:34-43 and Matthew 28:1-10.

Palm Sunday/Holy Week (A): Don't Try This At Home 25.03.2026 58:07

Aaron and Jacob discuss the passages for Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.

Lent 5 (A): Wow to the Deadness 16.03.2026 31:15

Jacob and Aaron unpack the readings for the Fifth Sunday in Lent, which are Ezekiel 37:1-14, Romans 8:6-11, and John 11:1-45. Click here to register for the upcoming NYC Mockingbird Conference (4/23-25).

Lent 4 (A): Heat & Light 09.03.2026 38:01

Jacob and Aaron discuss the readings for the fourth Sunday in Lent which are 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Ephesians 5:8-14 and John 9:1-41.

Lent 3 (A): A Guy Walks Up to a Well... 02.03.2026 33:34

Aaron and Jacob delve into the readings for the Third Sunday in Lent, which are Exodus 17:1-17, Romans 5:1-11, and John 4:5-42. Click here to learn more about the pilgrimage to Greece and Turkey that Jacob is leading.

Lent 2 (A): Endless Love 24.02.2026 36:26

Aaron and Jacob discuss the readings for the Second Sunday in Lent, which are Genesis 12:1-4a; Romans 4:1-5, 13-17; and John 3:1-17. Click here to learn more about the pilgrimage to Greece and Turkey that Jacob is leading.

Lent 1 (A): Don't Put That Onus On Me - Take 2 19.02.2026 35:42

Jacob and Aaron discuss the readings for the first Sunday in Lent, which are Genesis 2:15-17 & 3:1-7, Romans 5:12-19, and Matthew 4:1-11.

Lent 1 (A): Don't Put That Onus On Me 16.02.2026 36:28

Jacob and Aaron discuss the readings for the first Sunday in Lent, which are Genesis 2:15-17 & 3:1-7, Romans 5:12-19, and Matthew 4:1-11.

Ash Wednesday: Microplastics & Mr. Adams 11.02.2026 29:29

Jacob and Aaron unpack the readings for Ash Wednesday, which are Joel 2:1-2,12-17;2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10;and Matthew 6:1-6,16-21.

Last Epiphany (A): Mountain Pose 11.02.2026 28:46

Jacob and Aaron take us through the readings for the Last Sunday after the Epiphany, which are Exodus 24:12-18, 2 Peter 1:16-21,, and Matthew 17:1-9.

Epiphany 5 (A): Do the Right Thing 02.02.2026 39:19

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany, which are Isaiah 58:1-9a, [9b-12], 1 Corinthians 2:1-12, [13-16], and Matthew 5:13-20.