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 3 (B): Beauty Pageant in Bethlehem 07.06.2021 29:34

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Third Sunday after Pentecost, which are (in Track 1) 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13, 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, [11-13],14-17, and Mark 4:26-34.

Pentecost 2 (B): Sam, Superapostles, & Sabbath healing 02.06.2021 29:59

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Second Sunday after Pentecost, which are (in Track 1) 1 Samuel 8:4-11, (12-15), 16-20, (11:14-15); 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1; and Mark 3:20-35.

Trinity Sunday (B): 3-in-1 Body Wash 25.05.2021 28:01

Jacob and Aaron investigate the readings for the First Sunday after Pentecost, or Trinity Sunday, which are Isaiah 6:1-8, Romans 8:12-17, and John 3:1-17.

Pentecost (B): Catch the Spirit 18.05.2021 27:29

Jacob and Aaron examine the readings for the Day of Pentecost, which are Acts 2:1-21, Romans 8:22-27, and John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15.

Easter 7 (B): You Can Call Me Spanky 11.05.2021 30:06

Jacob and Aaron reflect on the readings for the Seventh Sunday of Easter, which are Acts 1:15-17, 21-26; 1 John 5:9-13; and John 17:6-19.

Easter 6 (B): Same Old Song in the Book of Acts 03.05.2021 27:11

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, which are Acts 10:44-48, 1 John 5:1-6, and John 15:9-17.

Easter 5 (B): No Fruit Taping 26.04.2021 34:22

Jacob and Aaron investigate the readings for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, which are Acts 8:26-40, 1 John 4:7-21, and John 15:1-8.

Easter 4 (B): Good Shepherd Sunday 19.04.2021 24:16

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Easter, which are Acts 4:5-12, 1 John 3:16-24, John 10:11-18, and Psalm 23.

Easter 3 (B): 2 Legit 2 Quit 12.04.2021 22:14

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Third Sunday of Easter, which are Acts 3:12-19, 1 John 3:1-7, and Luke 24:36b-48.

Easter 2 (B): Doubting T'Pau Sunday 06.04.2021 31:30

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Second Sunday of Easter, which are Acts 4:32-35, 1 John 1:1-2:2, and John 20:19-31.

Easter (B): It Really Happened 29.03.2021 19:38

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for Easter Day, which are Isaiah 25:6-9, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Mark 16:1-8.

Maundy Thursday / Good Friday 29.03.2021 31:27

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. For Maundy Thursday, they are Exodus 12:1-4, (5-10), 11-14, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, and John 13:1-17, 31b-35. For Good Friday, they are Isaiah 52:13-53:12, Hebrews 10:16-25 or 4:14-16; 5:7-9, and John 18:1-19:42.

Sunday of the Passion (B): Palm Sunday with Turmeric 23.03.2021 34:50

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for Palm Sunday, which are Isaiah 50:4-9a, Philippians 2:5-11, and Mark 14:1-15:47.

Lent 5 (B): Melchiz-a-what? 15.03.2021 27:17

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Fifth Sunday in Lent, which are Jeremiah 31:31-34, Hebrews 5:5-10, and John 12:20-33.

Lent 4 (B): Look at the Snake 08.03.2021 29:21

Jacob and Aaron discuss the readings for the Fourth Sunday in Lent, which are Numbers 21:4-9, Ephesians 2:1-10, and John 3:14-21.

Lent 3 (B): How to Preach Differently in Covid Times 02.03.2021 32:38

Jacob and Aaron consider the readings for the Third Sunday in Lent, which are Exodus 20:1-17, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, and John 2:13-22.

Lent 2 (B): Appetite or Chinese Democracy 23.02.2021 29:36

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Second Sunday in Lent, which are Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16, and Romans 4:13-25, and Mark 8:31-38.

Lent 1 (B): Offensive in Waco 22.02.2021 32:02

Jacob and Aaron investigate the readings for the First Sunday in Lent, which are Genesis 9:8-17, 1 Peter 3:18-22, and Mark 1:9-15.

Ash Wednesday 16.02.2021 27:29

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

Epiphany 6 (B): Life is Lent 08.02.2021 27:02

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Last Sunday after Epiphany, which are 2 Kings 2:1-12, 2 Corinthians 4:3-6, and Mark 9:2-9.

Epiphany 5 (B): Narcissist Cards, Inc. 02.02.2021 34:18

Jacob and Aaron examine the readings for the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, which are Isaiah 40:21-31, 1 Corinthians 9:16-23, and Mark 1:29-39.

Epiphany 4 (B): Eat a Steak (Or Not) 26.01.2021 24:59

Jacob and Aaron explore the readings for the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, which are Deuteronomy 18:15-20, 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, and Mark 1:21-28.

Epiphany 3 (B): Everybody Hates a Pardon 19.01.2021 29:48

Jacob and Aaron investigate the readings for the Third Sunday after Epiphany, which are Jonah 3:1-5, 10, 1 Corinthians 7:29-31, and Mark 1:14-20.

Epiphany 2 (B): Let's Talk About Sex (and Jesus) 11.01.2021 43:38

Jacob and Aaron dig into the readings for the Second Sunday after Epiphany, which are 1 Samuel 3:1-10(11-20), 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, and John 1:43-51.

Epiphany 1 (B): Baptism of Our Lord 05.01.2021 22:40

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the First Sunday after Epiphany, which are Genesis 1:1-5, Acts 19:1-7, and Mark 1:4-11.