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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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).

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.