Mockingbird

Same Old Song

Religion EN ↓ 435 episodes

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

Good Friday (A): No Pole Vaulting 04.04.2023 23:25

Jacob and Aaron hop into the readings for Good Friday, which are Isaiah 52:13-53:12, Hebrews 10:16-25 or Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9, and John 18:1-19:42.

Maundy Thursday (A): Power in the Blood 04.04.2023 28:46

Jacob and Aaron hop into the readings for Maundy Thursday, which are Exodus 12:1-4, (5-10), 11-14, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, and John 13:1-17, 31b-35.

Palm Sunday (A): Earth, Wind, & Fire & Blood 27.03.2023 32:25

Jacob and Aaron hop into the readings for Palm Sunday, which are Matthew 21:1-11, Isaiah 50:4-9a, Philippians 2:5-11, and Matthew 26:14- 27:66 or Matthew 27:11-54.

Lent 5 (A): Not Mostly Dead 20.03.2023 34:09

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Last Sunday in Lent, which are Ezekiel 37:1-14, Romans 8:6-11, and John 11:1-45.

Lent 4 (A): The Natural Episode 13.03.2023 25:45

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Fourth Sunday in Lent, which are 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Ephesians 5:8-14, and John 9:1-41.

Lent 3 (A): A Very Special Lizzo Episode 06.03.2023 35:31

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Third Sunday in Lent, which are Exodus 17:1-7, Romans 5:1-11, and John 4:5-42.

Lent 2 (A): Late Night with Jesus of Nazareth 01.03.2023 26:59

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Second Sunday in Lent, which are, Genesis 12:1-4a, Romans 4:1-5, 13-17, and John 3:1-17.

Lent 1 (A): Snake Lunch 21.02.2023 31:14

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the First Sunday in Lent, which are Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7, Romans 5:12-19, and Matthew 4:1-11.

Ash Wednesday (A): All that Glitters is Not Ash Wednesday 21.02.2023 21:58

Jacob and Aaron dive into 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 Epiphany (A): Ruby Soho 15.02.2023 30:56

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Last Sunday after Epiphany, which are Exodus 24:12-18, 2 Peter 1:16-21, and Matthew 17:1-9.

Epiphany 6 (A): The Unfree Will 06.02.2023 36:51

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany, which are Deuteronomy 30:15-20, 1 Corinthians 3:1-9, and Matthew 5:21-37.

Epiphany 5 (A): Say One Thing 31.01.2023 32:05

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, which are Isaiah 58:1-9a, [9b-12], 1 Corinthians 2:1-12, [13-16], and Matthew 5:13-20.

Epiphany 4 (A): Who Will God Choose? 23.01.2023 29:24

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, which are Micah 6:1-8, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, and Matthew 5:1-12.

Epiphany 3 (A): In Which Jake & Aaron Join WWE 16.01.2023 27:29

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Third Sunday after the Epiphany, which are Isaiah 9:1-4, 1 Corinthians 1:10-18, and Matthew 4:12-23.

Epiphany 2 (A): Eureka! Surprise! Aha! 10.01.2023 25:30

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Second Sunday of the Epiphany, which are Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, and John 1:29-42.

Epiphany 1 (A): Jesus Photobomber 03.01.2023 26:36

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the First Sunday after the Epiphany, which are Isaiah 42:1-9, Acts 10:34-43, and Matthew 3:13-17.

Christmas 1/Holy Name (A): Feast of the Snip 26.12.2022 27:05

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the First Week After Christmas, which are Numbers 6:22-27, Galatians 4:4-7, or Philippians 2:5-11, and Luke 2:15-21.

Christmas Eve/Day (A): This is (Pea) Nuts 20.12.2022 33:47

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

Advent 4 (A): Jesus' Middle Name 13.12.2022 22:04

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, which are Isaiah 7:10-16, Romans 1:1-7, and Matthew 1:18-25.

Advent 3 (A): Fugazi in the Wilderness 05.12.2022 30:01

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Third Sunday of Advent, which are Isaiah 35:1-10, James 5:7-10, and Matthew 11:2-11.

Advent 2 (A): Stumpy Messiah 28.11.2022 30:41

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Second Sunday of Advent, which are Isaiah 11:1-10, Romans 15:4-13, and Matthew 3:1-12.

Advent 1 (A): Zack de la Rocha: "Happy Advent!" 22.11.2022 25:49

Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the First Sunday of Advent, which are Isaiah 2:1-5, Romans 13:11-14, and Matthew 24:36-44.

Christ the King (C): Talking Turkey 15.11.2022 29:06

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Last Sunday after Pentecost/Christ the King Sunday, which are Jeremiah 23:1-6, Colossians 1:11-20, and Luke 23:33-43.

Pentecost 23 (C): Justice, Judgment, & Falling Temples 07.11.2022 23:54

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost, which are Malachi 4:1-2a, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13, and Luke 21:5-19.

All Saints' (C): (F)all Saints 01.11.2022 17:30

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for All Saints', which are Job 19:23-27a, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17, and Luke 20:27-38.