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 10 (C): (S)Laying with Philistines 16.08.2019 24:24

Aaron and Jacob discuss the readings for the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Isaiah 5:1-7, Hebrews 11:29-12:2, and Luke 12:49-56.

Pentecost 9 (C): The Best Part of Waking Up is the Kingdom in Your Cup 06.08.2019 28:31

Jacob and Aaron parse the readings for the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Isaiah 1:1, 10-20; Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16; and Luke 12:32-40.

Pentecost 8 (C): Jesus Is Not Your Bandaid 30.07.2019 35:52

Jacob and Aaron break down the readings for the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Hosea 11:1-11, Colossians 3:1-11, and Luke 12:13-21.

Pentecost 7 (C): Poolside with Gomer 23.07.2019 30:36

Aaron and Jacob unpack the readings for the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, which are Hosea 1:2-10; Colossians 2:6-15, (16-19); and Luke 11:1-13.

Pentecost 6 (C): Jacob Smith, A Mary in a Martha World 16.07.2019 17:42

Jacob and Aaron go through the readings for the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Amos 8:1-12, Colossians 1:15-28, and Luke 10:38-42.

Pentecost 5 (C): Pour Some Sugar on Me 08.07.2019 34:58

Aaron and Jacob review the readings for the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Amos 7:7-17, Colossians 1:1-14, and Luke 10:25-37.

Pentecost 4 (C): So Fresh and So Clean 01.07.2019 29:51

Jacob and Aaron guide us through the readings for the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, which are2 Kings 5:1-14; Galatians 6:(1-6)7-16; and Luke 10:1-11, 16-20.

Pentecost 3 (C): Fire and Sonshine 25.06.2019 30:53

Aaron and Jacob survey the readings for the Third Sunday after Pentecost, which are 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14; Galatians 5:1,13-25; and Luke 9:51-62.

Pentecost 2 (C): Summer Slashers 17.06.2019 30:41

Jacob and Aaron discuss the readings for the Second Sunday after Pentecost (C), which are 1 Kings 19:1-15a, Galatians 3:23-29, and Luke 8:26-39.

Pentecost 1 (C): Trinity This... 11.06.2019 30:42

Aaron and Jacob parse the readings for the First Sunday after Pentecost, also appointed as Trinity Sunday in the lectionary. Those texts are Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31; Romans 5:1-5; and John 16:12-15.

Day of Pentecost (C): Smokin' Ziggurats 04.06.2019 25:18

Jacob and Aaron unpack the readings for the Day of Pentecost, which are Genesis 11:1-9, Acts 2:1-21, and John 14:8-17.

Seventh Sunday of Easter (C): Cuticles in Heaven 28.05.2019 33:38

Aaron and Jacob break down the readings for the Seventh Sunday of Easter, which are Acts 16:16-34; Revelation 22:12-14,16-17,20-21; and John 17:20-26.

Also Live from New York It's... Easter 6 (C)! 22.05.2019 25:13

Recorded live at the 2019 Mockingbird Conference in NYC, Jacob and Aaron jump into the readings for the Sixth Sunday in Easter, which are Acts 16:9-15, Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5, and John 14:23-29.

Live from New York It's... Easter 5 (C)! 14.05.2019 27:40

Recorded live at the 2019 Mockingbird Conference in NYC, Aaron and Jacob discuss the readings for the Fifth Sunday in Easter, which are Acts 11:1-18, Revelation 21:1-6, and John 13:31-35.

Fourth Sunday of Easter (C): The Rantiest Episode Ever 07.05.2019 28:56

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

Third Sunday of Easter (C): High Horses and Wet Fishermen 30.04.2019 35:16

Aaron and Jacob guide us through the readings for the Third Sunday in Easter, which are Acts 9:1-6, (7-20); Revelation 5:11-14; and John 21:1-19.

Second Sunday of Easter (C): What's Love Got To Do With It? 25.04.2019 26:56

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

Easter (C): Get Your Peep On! 16.04.2019 23:01

Aaron and Jacob dive into the readings for Easter Sunday, which are Isaiah 65:17-25, 1 Corinthians 15:19-26, and Luke 24:1-12.

Maundy Thursday & Good Friday: Lights Out 14.04.2019 27:11

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

Palm Sunday: The Rocks Cry Out 08.04.2019 29:30

Aaron and Jacob tackle the Gospel readings for Palm Sunday, which are Luke 19:28-40 and Luke 22:14-23:56.

Lent 5 (C): Grapes on the Couch 01.04.2019 26:53

Jake and Aaron unpack the readings for the Fifth Sunday in Lent which are Isaiah 43:16-21, Philippians 3:4b-14, and John 12:1-8. Oh and the Collect they mention is: "Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts m...

Lent 4 (C): The One About Circumcision 25.03.2019 29:44

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

Lent 3 (C): Not Quetzalcoatl! 18.03.2019 29:46

Jacob and Aaron walk us through 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): Unemployed in Greenland 11.03.2019 23:15

Aaron and Jacob break down the text 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): Welcome to the Jungle 07.03.2019 24:27

Aaron and Jacob take the plunge into the purple season, discussing the readings for the First Sunday in Lent, which are Deuteronomy 26:1-11, Romans 10:8b-13, and Luke 4:1-13.