Mockingbird

Same Old Song

Religion EN ↓ 435 episodes

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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Mockingbird

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Religion

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thesameoldsong.fireside.fm

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Pentecost 7 (A): Stone Temple Pillows 13.07.2020

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, which are Genesis 28:10-19a, Romans 8:12-25, and Matthew 13:24-30,36-43.

Pentecost 6 (A): Goofus & Gallant 06.07.2020

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Genesis 25:19-34, Romans 8:1-11, and Matthew 13:1-9,18-23.

Pentecost 5 (A): Jesus The Bad Farmer 29.06.2020

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67; Romans 7:15-25a; and Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30.

Pentecost 4 (A): A Nice Cold Cup of Done 22.06.2020

Jacob and Aaron discuss the readings for the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Genesis 22:1-14, Romans 6:12-23, and Matthew 10:40-42.

Pentecost 3 (A) 15.06.2020

Jacob and Aaron examine the readings for the Third Sunday after Pentecost, which are Genesis 21:8-21, Romans 6:1b-11, and Matthew 10:24-39.

Pentecost 2 (A): The Missy Elliot Episode 09.06.2020

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Second Sunday after Pentecost, which are Genesis 18:1-15, Romans 5:1-8, and Matthew 9:35-10:8.

Trinity Sunday (A): God is Not an Egg 01.06.2020

Jacob and Aaron take a look at 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.

Day of Pentecost (A) : Like a Peppermint Latte 25.05.2020

Jacob and Aaron consider the readings for Pentecost, which are or Numbers 11:24-30, Acts 2:1-21, and John 7:37-39.

Easter 7 (A): Verily, I say unto thee, this episode is a good one 18.05.2020

Jacob and Aaron dive into 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): Fun Facts (About Angels and Ladies) 11.05.2020

Jacob and Aaron dive into on the readings for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, which are Acts 17:22-31, 1 Peter 3:13-22, and John 14:15-21.

Easter 5 (A): Greater Works 04.05.2020

Jacob and Aaron reflect on the readings for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, which are Acts 7:55-60, 1 Peter 2:2-10, and John 14:1-14.

Easter 4 (A): Good Shepherd Sunday 27.04.2020

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Easter, which are Acts 2:42-47, 1 Peter 2:19-25, John 10:1-10, and Psalm 23.

Easter 3 (A): On the Road 20.04.2020

Jacob and Aaron investigate the readings for the Third Sunday of Easter, which are Acts 2:14a,36-41, 1 Peter 1:17-23, and Luke 24:13-35.

Easter 2 (A): Already and Not Yet (It's Not a Cliché) 14.04.2020

Jacob and Aaron reflect on 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.

Easter Day (A): Empty on Easter? So What! 06.04.2020

Jacob and Aaron look at three of the readings for Easter: Acts 10:34-43, Colossians 3:1-4, and Matthew 28:1-10.

Holy Week (A): It's Getting Worse (And God Is There) 30.03.2020

Jacob and Aaron tackle the readings for Holy Week: Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday. They mainly look at Matthew 21:1-11; Exodus 12:1-4, (5-10), 11-14; John 13:1-17, 31b-35; and Matthew 26:14-27:66.

Lent 5 (A): Pop Quiz! 23.03.2020

Jacob and Aaron investigate the readings for the Fifth Sunday in Lent, which are Ezekiel 37:1-14, Romans 8:6-11, and John 11:1-45.

Lent 4 (A): Karma is Dead, Jesus is Lord 16.03.2020

Jacob and Aaron examine 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): Just the Essentials 09.03.2020

Jacob and Aaron dig into the readings for the Third Sunday in Lent, which are Exodus 17:1-7, Romans 5:1-11, John 4:5-42.

Lent 2 (A) 02.03.2020

Jacob and Aaron consider the readings for the Second Sunday in Lent, which are Genesis 12:1-4a, Romans 4:1-5, 13-17, John 3:1-17.

Lent 1 (A): Without a Leg to Stand On 25.02.2020

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

Ash Wednesday 25.02.2020

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

Epiphany 7 (A): Fire on the Mountain 17.02.2020

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

Epiphany 6 (A): Father Sergius 10.02.2020

Jacob and Aaron dig into the readings for the Sixth Sunday after Epiphany, which are Deuteronomy 30:15-20, 1 Corinthians 3:1-9, and Matthew 5:21-37.

Epiphany 5 (A): A Young Danny Devito 03.02.2020

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

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