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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Last Epiphany/Ash Wednesday (C): Jake Sins at the Dog Park 26.02.2025 37:33

Jacob and Aaron take a look at 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): Heartbeat of America 17.02.2025 35:04

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany, which are Genesis 45:3-11, 15, 1 Corinthians 15:35-38,42-50, and Luke 6:27-38.

Epiphany 6 (C): Be Like A Tree 10.02.2025 25:03

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Sixth Sunday after Epiphany, which are Jeremiah 17:5-10, 1 Corinthians 15:12-20, and Luke 6:17-26.

Epiphany 5 (C): Click Click 03.02.2025 32:46

Jacob and Aaron take a look at 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.

Presentation of Our Lord (A): Jesus Didn't Come for Aerosmith 27.01.2025 29:47

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Presentation of Our Lord, which are Malachi 3:1-4, Hebrews 2:14-18, and Luke 2:22-40.

Epiphany 3 (A): Jake Tells a Joke 20.01.2025 30:11

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

Epiphany 2 (A): Wedding Gifts 14.01.2025 31:39

Jacob and Aaron take a look at 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 (A): Twenty Twenty Thrive 06.01.2025 33:55

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the First Sunday after the Epiphany, which are Isaiah 43:1-7, Acts 8:14-17, and Luke 3:15-17, 21-22.

Christmas 2/Epiphany (A): There's Myrrh to Jesus 30.12.2024 35:28

Jacob and Aaron dive into 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.

Xmas Eve & Christmas (C): Tinsel in July 23.12.2024 28:09

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for Christmas Day, which are Isaiah 9:2-7, Titus 2:11-14, and Luke 2:1-14(15-20).

Advent 4 (C): Hath Holpen 16.12.2024 30:23

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, which are Micah 5:2-5a, Hebrews 10:5-10, and Luke 1:39-45, (46-55). To respond to the opening appeal, [please click here]( www.mbird.com/support ).

Advent 3 (C): The One Where Jake & Aaron Sing 09.12.2024 27:54

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Third Sunday of Advent, which are Zephaniah 3:14-20, Philippians 4:4-7, and Luke 3:7-18.

Advent 2 (C): The Baptist's Cry 02.12.2024 33:37

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Second Sunday of Advent, which are Malachi 3:1-4, Philippians 1:3-11, and Luke 3:1-6.

Advent 1 (C): Mike Tyson Wishes You A Blessed Advent 25.11.2024 32:43

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the First Sunday of Advent, which are Jeremiah 33:14-16, 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13, and Luke 21:25-36. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jA3fKMiKMs

Christ the King (B): Jake & Aaron Get Picante 18.11.2024 37:39

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Last Sunday after Pentecost/Christ the King, which are 2 Samuel 23:1-7, Revelation 1:4b-8, and John 18:33-37.

Pentecost 26 (B): A Brand New Thing 11.11.2024 29:31

Jacob and Aaron discuss the readings for the Twenty-Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, which are 1 Samuel 1:4-20; Hebrews 10:11-14 (15-18) 19-25; and Mark 13:1-8.

Pentecost 25 (B): Baby Ruth & Flowing Robes 04.11.2024 28:51

Jacob and Aaron explore the readings for the Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17, Hebrews 9:24-28, and Mark 12:38-44.

Pentecost 24/All Saints (B): Double Header 29.10.2024 39:15

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for Pentecost 24/All Saints which are Ruth 1:1-18, Hebrews 9:11-14, Mark 12:28-34, Isaiah 25:6-9, Revelation 21:1-6a, and John 11:32-44.

Pentecost 23 (B): Jesus the Priest 21.10.2024 26:00

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost, which are Job 42:1-6, 10-17, Hebrews 7:23-28, and Mark 10:46-52.

Pentecost 22 (B): Reunited and It Feels So Good 15.10.2024 28:26

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost, which are Job 38:1-7, (34-41), Hebrews 5:1-10, and Mark 10:35-45.

Pentecost 21 (B): Preaching as a Storymaker 07.10.2024 36:06

Jacob and Special Guest Melina Smith take a look at the readings for the Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost, which are Job 23:1-9, 16-17, Hebrews 4:12-16, and Mark 10:17-31.

Pentecost 20 (B): You Need Both Paper and Tobacco to Make a Cigarette 30.09.2024 52:10

Jacob and Special Guest Ken Jones of the Iowa Preachers Project take a look at the readings for the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Job 1:1; 2:1-10, Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12, and Mark 10:2-16.

Pentecost 19 (B): Happy Purim! 23.09.2024 32:49

Jacob and Special Guest David Zahl take a look at the readings for the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22, James 5:13-20, and Mark 9:38-50. This episode is dedicated to the memory of The Rev Everett Lees.

Pentecost 18 (B): Vipers in Diapers 16.09.2024 32:37

Jacob and Special Guest David Zahl (who's filling in for Aaron) take a look at the readings for the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Proverbs 31:10-31, James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a, and Mark 9:30-37. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Michael Zimmerman.

Pentecost 17 (B): Potatoe 10.09.2024 27:15

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Proverbs 1:20-33, James 3:1-12, and Mark 8:27-38.