Mockingbird

Same Old Song

Religion EN ↓ 449 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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Latest episode

Oct 13, 2026

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Episodes

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.

Epiphany 4 (A) / Presentation: Jesus in the Locker Room 27.01.2020

Jacob and Aaron investigate the reading for the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, which are Malachi 3:1-4, Hebrews 2:14-18, and Luke 2:22-40.

Epiphany 3 (A): Between Therapists 20.01.2020

Jacob and Aaron dig into the readings for the Third Sunday after Epiphany, which are Isaiah 9:1-4, 1 Corinthians 1:10-18, Matthew 4:12-23.

Epiphany 2 (A): Gentiles on the Beach 13.01.2020

Jacob and Aaron tackle the readings for the Second Sunday after Epiphany, which are Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, and John 1:29-42.

Epiphany 1 (A): Bruised Reeds & Muddy Jesus 07.01.2020

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the texts for the First Sunday after Epiphany, which are Isaiah 42:1-9, Acts 10:34-43, and Matthew 3:13-17.

Christmas 2: Christ the Toddler Doesn't Need Your Gifts 31.12.2019

Jake and Aaron discuss the texts for the Second Sunday after Christmas which are Jeremiah 31:7-14; Ephesians 1:3-6,15-19a; and Matthew 2:1-12.

Christmas 1: Now Before The Peloton Came 23.12.2019

Jacob and Aaron delve into the texts for the First Sunday after Christmas, which are Isaiah 61:10-62:3; Galatians 3:23-25, 4:4-7; and John 1:1-18.

Christmas Eve: For Unto You Is Born a Baby Yoda 23.12.2019

Aaron and Jacob discuss the readings for Christmas Eve, which are Isaiah 9:2-7, Titus 2:11-14, and Luke: 1-14 (15-20). Merry Christmas!

Advent 4 (A): And You Shall Call Him Manny 16.12.2019

Jacob and Aaron cover the readings for the fourth Sunday of Advent, which are Isaiah 7:10-16, Romans 1:1-7, and Matthew 1:18-25.

Advent 3 (A): Stir Up Sunday 09.12.2019

Jacob and Aaron examine the readings for the third Sunday of Advent, which are Isaiah 35:1-10, James 5:7-10, and Matthew 11:2-11.

Advent 2 (A): The Legend of Larry Washington 03.12.2019

Jacob and Aaron tackle the readings for the second Sunday of Advent, which are Isaiah 11:1-10, Romans 15:4-13, and Matthew 3:1-12. You can respond to Aaron's opening invitation by clicking here .

Advent 1 (A): Here We Go Again 26.11.2019

Jacob and Aaron discuss the readings for the first Sunday of Advent, which are Isaiah 2:1-5, Romans 13:11-14, and Matthew 24:36-44.

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