Aaron Zimmerman
Co-Host of Same Old Song
Aaron was born in Houston, but his childhood took him to Mexico City; Washington, D.C.; Stockholm, Sweden; and Los Angeles, California, before finally settling in his hometown of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
After earning a B.A. magna cum laude in History of Science at Harvard University, Aaron spent two years with an educational non-profit in Kazakhstan. Aaron later worked at Harvard Business School and H.J. Heinz in Pittsburgh.
He received his Master of Divinity from Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry in 2008. Before coming to St. Alban’s, he served churches in Pittsburgh and Houston. Aaron is a contributor to the Mockingbird blog and magazine, and previously served as President Mockingbird’s Board of Directors. Here in Waco, Aaron serves on the board of the Waco Foundation and the advisory committee for The Waco Bridge , an independent nonprofit newsroom supported by The Texas Tribune. On the Diocesan level, he serves as a Trustee of the Great Commission Foundation and Dean for the Northwest Convocation of the Diocese of Texas.
Aaron and his wife Andrea are proud parents of three children.
Aaron Zimmerman has hosted 451 Episodes.
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Epiphany 3 (A): Jake Tells a Joke
January 20th, 2025 | 30 mins 11 secs
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.
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Epiphany 2 (A): Wedding Gifts
January 14th, 2025 | 31 mins 39 secs
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.
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Epiphany 1 (A): Twenty Twenty Thrive
January 6th, 2025 | 33 mins 55 secs
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.
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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.