Same Old Song
The Mockingbird Lectionary Podcast
About the show
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
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Christmas 2/Epiphany (A): There's Myrrh to Jesus
December 30th, 2024 | 35 mins 28 secs
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.
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Xmas Eve & Christmas (C): Tinsel in July
December 23rd, 2024 | 28 mins 9 secs
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).
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Advent 4 (C): Hath Holpen
December 16th, 2024 | 30 mins 23 secs
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 visit www.mbird.com/support.
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Advent 3 (C): The One Where Jake & Aaron Sing
December 9th, 2024 | 27 mins 54 secs
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.
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Advent 2 (C): The Baptist's Cry
December 2nd, 2024 | 33 mins 37 secs
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.
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Advent 1 (C): Mike Tyson Wishes You A Blessed Advent
November 25th, 2024 | 32 mins 43 secs
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.
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Christ the King (B): Jake & Aaron Get Picante
November 18th, 2024 | 37 mins 39 secs
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.
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Pentecost 26 (B): A Brand New Thing
November 11th, 2024 | 29 mins 31 secs
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.
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Pentecost 25 (B): Baby Ruth & Flowing Robes
November 4th, 2024 | 28 mins 51 secs
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.
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Pentecost 24/All Saints (B): Double Header
October 29th, 2024 | 39 mins 15 secs
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.
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Pentecost 23 (B): Jesus the Priest
October 21st, 2024 | 26 mins
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.
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Pentecost 22 (B): Reunited and It Feels So Good
October 14th, 2024 | 28 mins 26 secs
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.
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Pentecost 21 (B): Preaching as a Storymaker
October 7th, 2024 | 36 mins 6 secs
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.
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Pentecost 20 (B): You Need Both Paper and Tobacco to Make a Cigarette
September 30th, 2024 | 52 mins 10 secs
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.
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Pentecost 19 (B): Happy Purim!
September 23rd, 2024 | 32 mins 49 secs
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.
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Pentecost 18 (B): Vipers in Diapers
September 16th, 2024 | 32 mins 37 secs
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.