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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Lent 5 (B): Something Good 11.03.2024 23:18

Jacob and Aaron examine the readings for the Fifth Sunday in Lent, which are Jeremiah 31:31-34, Hebrews 5:5-10, and John 12:20-33.

Lent 4 (B): When the Lights Come On 06.03.2024 31:32

Jacob and Aaron unpack the readings for the Fourth Sunday in Lent, which are Number 21:4-9, Ephesians 2:1-10, and John 3:14-21.

Lent 3 (B): If You Want a Ladder, Go to Home Depot (Not Church) 26.02.2024 30:38

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Third Sunday in Lent, which are Exodus 20:1-17, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, and John 2:13-22.

Lent 2 (B): Sometimes Darkness Can Show You the Light 19.02.2024 23:59

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Second Sunday in Lent, which are Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16, Romans 4:13-25, and Mark 8:31-38.

Ash Weds/Lent 1 (B): HotTakes.com 12.02.2024 21:46

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for Ash Wednesday, which are Joel 2:1-2,12-17 or Isaiah 58:1-12, 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10, and Matthew 6:1-6,16-21. They also take a look at the readings for the First Sunday in Lent, which are Genesis 9:8-17, 1 Peter 3:18-22, and Mark 1:9-15.

Last Epiphany (B): Light in the Darkness 05.02.2024 28:52

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Last Sunday after the Epiphany, which are 2 Kings 2:1-12, 2 Corinthians 4:3-6, and Mark 9:2-9.

Epiphany 5 (B): I'll Consider It 29.01.2024 28:11

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany, which are Isaiah 40:21-31, 1 Corinthians 9:16-23, and Mark 1:29-39.

Epiphany 4 (B): Idols and Cheesesteaks 22.01.2024 25:37

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, which are Deuteronomy 18:15-20, 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, and Mark 1:21-28.

Epiphany 3 (B): Second Chances and Letting Go 15.01.2024 20:35

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Third Sunday after the Epiphany, which are Jonah 3:1-5, 10; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; and Mark 1:14-20.

Epiphany 2 (B): Wait in the Nazareth Cathedral 08.01.2024 35:07

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Second Sunday after Epiphany, which are 1 Samuel 3:1-10(11-20), 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, and John 1:43-51.

First Sunday After Epiphany (B): Two For One 03.01.2024 26:36

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the First Sunday after the Epiphany, which are Genesis 1:1-5, Acts 19:1-7, and Mark 1:4-11.

Christmas 1 (B): Merry Christmas, Baby 29.12.2023 14:24

Jacob and Aaron take us through 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.

Advent 4 & Xmas Eve (B): A Surprise Under the Tree 18.12.2023 40:52

Jacob and Aaron sled into the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Advent/Christmas Eve, which are 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16, Romans 16:25-27, and Luke 1:26-38.

Advent 3 (B): Know Your Role, Jambroni 11.12.2023 26:01

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Third Sunday of Advent, which are Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24, and John 1:6-8,19-28. To respond to the appeal in the episode, please click here .

Advent 2 (B): Keeping Christ in Advent 04.12.2023 28:06

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Second Sunday of Advent, which are Isaiah 40:1-11, 2 Peter 3:8-15a, and Mark 1:1-8.

Advent 1 (B): Wait For It 29.11.2023 35:38

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the First Sunday of Advent, which are Isaiah 64:1-9, 1 Corinthians 1:3-9, and Mark 13:24-37.

Christ the King (A): King Me 20.11.2023 29:04

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the last Sunday after Pentecost, which are Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24, Ephesians 1:15-23, and Matthew 25:31-46.

Pentecost 25 (A): Wake Up! 13.11.2023 25:45

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Zephaniah 1:7,12-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, and Matthew 25:14-30.

Pentecost 24 (A): Jake's Psychodynamic State 08.11.2023 24:24

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Amos 5:18-24, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, and Matthew 25:1-13.

All Saints' (A): Get Out of Your Head (And Into the Gospel) 02.11.2023 27:17

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for All Saints, which are Revelation 7:9-17, 1 John 3:1-3, and Matthew 5:1-12.

Pentecost 22 (A): Jesus Makes the Different 23.10.2023 26:20

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost, which are Leviticus 19:1-2,15-18, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8, and Matthew 22:34-46.

Pentecost 21 (A): Cyrus & The State 17.10.2023 30:18

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost, which are Isaiah 45:1-7, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, and Matthew 22:15-22.

Pentecost 20 (A): God the Party Host 10.10.2023 27:45

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Isaiah 25:1-9, Philippians 4:1-9, and Matthew 22:1-14.

Pentecost 19 (A): God the Interventionist 02.10.2023 31:42

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Isaiah 5:1-7, Philippians 3:4b-14, and Matthew 21:33-46.

Pentecost 18 (A): Grapes, Empty Egos, and Vineyards 25.09.2023 27:22

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Ezekiel 18:1-4,25-32, Philippians 2:1-13, and Matthew 21:23-32.