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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Episodes

Pentecost 17 (A): God is Not Fair (Hallelujah!) 18.09.2023 29:37

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Jonah 3:10-4:11, Philippians 1:21-30, and Matthew 20:1-16.

Pentecost 16 (A): The Gospel Means Forgiveness 11.09.2023 30:53

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Genesis 50:15-21, Romans 14:1-12, and Matthew 18:21-35.

Pentecost 15 (A): Saying Hard Things 05.09.2023 35:38

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Ezekiel 33:7-11, Romans 13:8-14, and Matthew 18:15-20.

Pentecost 14 (A): Peter Fails His Christology Class 28.08.2023 31:10

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Jeremiah 15:15-21, Romans 12:9-21, and Matthew 16:21-28.

Pentecost 13 (A): Be Reasonable 23.08.2023 32:19

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Isaiah 51:1-6, Romans 12:1-8, and Matthew 16:13-20.

Pentecost 12 (A): The Hummus Gets Cold 14.08.2023 32:24

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Isaiah 56:1,6-8, Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32, and Matthew 15: (10-20), 21-28.

Pentecost 11 (A): A Pedicure for Preachers 07.08.2023 26:21

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, which are 1 Kings 19:9-18, Romans 10:5-15, and Matthew 14:22-33.

Pentecost 10/Transfiguration (A): Snow Is Glistening 31.07.2023 29:07

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost/Transfiguration, which are Exodus 34:29-35, 2 Peter 1:13-21, and Luke 9:28-36.

Pentecost 9 (A): Genie in a Bottle 25.07.2023 36:42

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, which are 1 Kings 3:5-12, Romans 8:26-39, and Matthew 13:31-33,44-52.

Pentecost 8 (A): Jake is a Huge Darnel 19.07.2023 23:44

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Isaiah 44:6-8, Romans 8:12-25, and Matthew 13:24-30,36-43.

Pentecost 7 (A): Word Up (Flamin' Hot Cheetos) 10.07.2023 24:29

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, which are Isaiah 55:10-13, Romans 8:1-11, and Matthew 13:1-9,18-23.

Pentecost 6 (A): Jesus Does the Macarena 03.07.2023 34:55

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Zechariah 9:9-12, Romans 7:15-25a, and Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30.

Pentecost 5 (A): Dependence Day 26.06.2023 22:27

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Jeremiah 28:5-9, Romans 6:12-23, and Matthew 10:40-42.

Pentecost 4 (A): Suffering, St. Ansgar, & Sparrows 21.06.2023 28:50

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Jeremiah 20:7-13, Romans 6:1b-11, and Matthew 10:24-39.

Pentecost 3 (A): Spicy Law, Refreshing Gospel 13.06.2023 35:25

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Third Sunday after Pentecost, which are Genesis 18:1-15, (21:1-7), Romans 5:1-8, and Matthew 9:35-10:8(9-23).

Pentecost 2 (A): Sesquicentennial 06.06.2023 29:17

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Second Sunday after Pentecost, which are Genesis 12:1-9, Romans 4:13-25, and Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26.

Trinity (A): 3-in-1 Body Wash 29.05.2023 28:58

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for Trinity Sunday, which are Genesis 1:1-2:4a, 2 Corinthians 13:11-13, and Matthew 28:16-20.

Pentecost (A): Tongues of Fire 22.05.2023 35:30

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Day of Pentecost, which are Acts 2:1-21 or Numbers 11:24-30, 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 or Acts 2:1-21, and John 20:19-23 or John 7:37-39.

Easter 7 (A): Strike a Pose 15.05.2023 32:15

Jacob and Aaron hop into the readings for the Seventh Sunday of Easter, which are Acts 1:6-14, 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11, and John 17:1-11.

Easter 6 (A): Live in NY Part Deux 09.05.2023 26:51

Jacob and Aaron hop into the readings for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, which are Acts 17:22-31, 1 Peter 3:13-22, and John 14:15-21.

Easter 5 (A): Live From NYC 03.05.2023 30:24

Jacob and Aaron hop into the readings for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, which are Acts 7:55-60, 1 Peter 2:2-10, and John 14:1-14. Recorded live at the 15th Annual Mockingbird Conference in NYC.

Easter 4 (A): Taco Sunday 24.04.2023 26:58

Jacob and Aaron hop into the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Easter, which are Acts 2:42-47, 1 Peter 2:19-25, and John 10:1-10.

Easter 3 (A): The Sun Was Not In Their Eyes (But the Son Was) 17.04.2023 19:52

Jacob and Aaron hop into 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): The Gospel is like Peeps 12.04.2023 33:21

Jacob and Aaron hop into 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 (A): Christ Is Risen/Thank You 04.04.2023 17:13

Jacob and Aaron hop into the readings for Easter, which are Acts 10:34-43 or Jeremiah 31:1-6, Colossians 3:1-4 or Acts 10:34-43, and John 20:1-18 or Matthew 28:1-10.