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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Episodes

Easter 4 (C): OK Shepherd Sunday 03.05.2022 23:20

Jacob and Aaron examine the readings for the fourth Sunday of Easter, which are Acts 9:36-43, Revelation 7:9-17, and John 10:22-30.

Easter 3 (C): The Last Place You Look 25.04.2022 27:42

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Third Sunday of Easter, which are Acts 9:1-6, (7-20), Revelation 5:11-14, and John 21:1-19.

Easter 2 (C): Doubt: Totally Normal, Totally Forgiven 18.04.2022 23:39

Jacob and Aaron take a glimpse at the readings for the Second Sunday of Easter, which are Acts 5:27-32, Revelation 1:4-8, and John 20:19-31.

Easter Sunday (C): Thou Shalt Not Preach a Long Sermon 11.04.2022 26:41

Jacob and Aaron "hop" into the readings for Easter Sunday, which are Acts 10:34-43 or Isaiah 65:17-25, 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 or Acts 10:34-43, and John 20:1-18 or Luke 24:1-12.

Holy Week (MT, GF) (C): The Shadow of the Cross 07.04.2022 32:42

Jacob and Aaron consider the readings for Holy Week (Specifically Maundy Thursday & Good Friday), which are [Exodus 12:1-4, (5-10), 11-14, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, John 13:1-17, 31b-35] and [Isaiah 52:13-53:12, Hebrews 10:16-25, and John 18:1-19:42].

Palm Sunday (C): Jesus on a Donkey (and a Cross) 04.04.2022 24:36

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for Palm Sunday, which are Luke 19:28-40, Isaiah 50:4-9a, Philippians 2:5-11, and Luke 22:14-23:56.

Lent 5 (C): Nard & Chuckles 29.03.2022 28:26

Jacob and Aaron examine the readings for the Fifth Sunday in Lent, which are Isaiah 43:16-21, Philippians 3:4b-14, and John 12:1-8.

Lent 4 (C): Beth Moore and Clutching Pearls 21.03.2022 38:40

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Lent, which are Joshua 5:9-12, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21, and Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32.

Lent 3 (C): Put Manure On It 14.03.2022 35:02

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Third Sunday in Lent, which are Exodus 3:1-15, 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, and Luke 13:1-9.

Lent 2 (C): We Move Away, God Moves Towards 07.03.2022 28:10

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Second Sunday in Lent, which are Genesis 15:1-12,17-18, Philippians 3:17-4:1, and Luke 13:31-35.

Lent 1 (C): Working Towards Legumes 01.03.2022 25:52

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the First Sunday in Lent, which are Deuteronomy 26:1-11, Romans 10:8b-13, and Luke 4:1-13.

Ash Wednesday (C): Mixed Emotions on Ash Weds 01.03.2022 23:50

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for Ash Wednesday, which are Joel 2:1-2,12-17 or Isaiah 58:1-12, 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10, and Matthew 6:1-6,16-21.

Last Epiphany/Transfiguration (C): Fancy Queso & Unveiled Faces 21.02.2022 32:06

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Last Sunday after Epiphany, which are Exodus 34:29-35, 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2, and Luke 9:28-36, [37-43a].

Epiphany 7 (C): The Power of Love 14.02.2022 24:07

Epiphany 6 (C): Without Jesus We're Effed 07.02.2022 34:20

Jacob and Aaron venture into the readings for the Sixth Sunday After the Epiphany, which are Jeremiah 17:5-10, 1 Corinthians 15:12-20, and Luke 6:17-26.

Bonus Episode: Crafting a Gospel-Focused Sermon for Lent 01.02.2022 58:06

From the SOS virtual event hosted by Jacob Smith, Aaron Zimmerman, and David Zahl. In which they talk about "Crafting a Gospel-Focused Sermon for Lent".

Epiphany 5 (C): Burning Lips & Bottom-Dwellers 31.01.2022 18:17

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany, which are Isaiah 6:1-8, [9-13], 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, and Luke 5:1-11.

Epiphany 4 (C): The Voice 24.01.2022 30:59

Jacob and Aaron examine the readings for the Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, which are Jeremiah 1:4-10, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, and Luke 4:21-30.

Epiphany 3 (C): Diversity Day (Hold the Salad) 17.01.2022 30:51

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Third Sunday after the Epiphany, which are Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a, and Luke 4:14-21. Find out more about the SOS event at this link: https://mbird.com/same-old-song/crafting-the-gospel-focused-sermon-for-lent/

Epiphany 2 (C): Jesus: All-Around Entertainer 10.01.2022 27:06

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Second Sunday after Epiphany, which are Isaiah 62:1-5, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, and John 2:1-11.

Epiphany 1 (C): Jesus on the Naughty List 03.01.2022 28:40

Christmas 2 (C): Lexapro Sunday (Epiphany-ish) 28.12.2021 32:44

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Second Sunday After Christmas, which are Jeremiah 31:7-14, Ephesians 1:3-6,15-19a, and Matthew 2:13-15,19-23.

Christmas Eve/Day (C): Step into Christmas 20.12.2021 23:08

Advent 4 (C): Demi Barrymore 14.12.2021 33:43

To respond to the opening appeal and support the work of Mockingbird, please click here . All gifts are tax-deductible. Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, which are Micah 5:2-5a, Hebrews 10:5-10, and Luke 1:39-45, (46-55).

Advent 3 (C): Pretty in Pink Sunday 07.12.2021 24:58

Jacob and Aaron jump into the readings for the Third Sunday of Advent, which are Zephaniah 3:14-20, Philippians 4:4-7, and Luke 3:7-18.