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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Mockingbird

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Oct 13, 2026

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Episodes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Ash Wednesday (All Years) 02.03.2019

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

Last Sunday of Epiphany (C): Get Shiny 26.02.2019

Aaron and Jacob peruse 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): God's Dirty Hands 14.02.2019

Aaron and Jacob review the readings for the Seventh Sunday in Epiphany, which are Genesis 45:3-11, 15; 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50; and Luke 6:27-38.

Epiphany 6 (C): Filled With Cholesterol... and Sin 11.02.2019

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

Epiphany 5 (C): No Myth 04.02.2019

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

Epiphany 4 (C): Jets Win! 28.01.2019

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

Epiphany 3 (C): Nehi Cola and the Leveling Cross 21.01.2019

Aaron and Jacob discuss the readings for the Third Sunday after Epiphany, which are Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10; 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a; and Luke 4:14-21.

Epiphany 2 (C): 24-Hour Gyms and 3-Day Raves 14.01.2019

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

Epiphany 1 (C): Jesus Swims with Sinners 07.01.2019

Aaron and Jacob take us through the texts for the First Sunday after Epiphany, which are Isaiah 43:1-7, Acts 8:14-17, and Luke 3:15-17 & 21-22.

Epiphany: Magi - You Gotta Keep 'Em Separated 31.12.2018

Aaron and Jacob discuss the readings for Epiphany Sunday, which are Isaiah 60:1-6, Ephesians 3:1-12, and Matthew 2:1-12.

Christmas 1: Barry Gibb Talk Show 27.12.2018

Jacob and Aaron discuss the readings 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

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