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

  • Christmas Eve: Rosy Cheeks, Sketchy Shepherds

    December 19th, 2018  |  24 mins 17 secs

    Jacob and Aaron break down the readings Christmas II, which are Isaiah 62:6-12, Titus 3:4-7 and Luke 2:(1-7)8-20. Merry merry!

  • Advent 4 (C): CVS Christmas

    December 17th, 2018  |  18 mins 42 secs

    Aaron and Jacob unpack the readings for the Fourth Sunday in Advent, which are Micah 5:2-5a, Hebrews 10:5-10, and Luke 1:39-45.

  • Advent 3 (C): Speedy Delivery/Kanye

    December 11th, 2018  |  31 mins 27 secs

    Jacob and Aaron unpack the readings for the Third Sunday of Advent (Year C), which are Zephaniah 3:14-20, Philippians 4:4-7, and Luke 3:7-18.

  • Second Sunday of Advent (Year C)

    December 3rd, 2018  |  22 mins 30 secs

    Aaron and Jacob explore the readings for the Second Sunday of Advent (Year C), which are Malachi 3:1-4, Philippians 1:3-11 and Luke 3:1-6.

  • First Sunday of Advent (Year C)

    November 27th, 2018  |  23 mins 40 secs

    The return of Same Old Song! Jacob Smith and new co-host Aaron Zimmerman dive into the lectionary readings for the First Sunday of Advent (Year C): Jeremiah 33:14-16, 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13, and Luke 21:25-36.

  • Episode 19: Blinded By The Light

    March 21st, 2017  |  22 mins 47 secs

    In this episode we discuss the lectionary readings for the fourth Sunday in Lent (A): 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Ephesians 5:8-14 and John 9:1-41.

  • Episode 18: Bitterness, Failure and Freedom

    March 14th, 2017  |  21 mins 41 secs

    In this episode we discuss the Lectionary texts for the third Sunday in Lent (A): Exodus 17:1-7, Romans 5:1-11 and John 4:5-42.

  • Episode 17: Episode 17: Blessing, Belief and New Birth

    March 7th, 2017  |  22 mins 30 secs

    In this episode we discuss the lectionary texts for the Second Sunday in Lent: Genesis 12:1-4a; Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 and John 3:1-17.

  • Episode 16: Episode 16: He Comes To The Desert Alone

    March 2nd, 2017  |  22 mins 38 secs

    In this episode we discuss the Lectionary texts for the first Sunday in Lent: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7, Romans 5:12-19 and Matthew 4:1-11.

  • Episode 15: Episode 15: Mountains & Myths

    February 21st, 2017  |  26 mins 12 secs

    This week we reflect on the readings for this week in year A, which is the eighth and last Sunday in Epiphany: Exodus 24:12-18, 2 Peter 1:16-21, Matthew 17:1-9.

  • Episode 14: Episode 14: All You Need Is Love

    February 16th, 2017  |  20 mins 56 secs

    This week we reflect on the readings for this week in year A, which is the seventh Sunday in Epiphany: Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18; 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23 and Matthew 5:38-48.

  • Episode 13: Episode 13: You've Heard It Said....

    February 9th, 2017  |  22 mins 54 secs

    This week we reflect on the readings for this week in year A, which is the sixth Sunday in Epiphany: Deuteronomy 30:15-20, 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 and Matthew 5:21-37.

  • Episode 12: Episode 12: Epiphany 5A: Worship and Freedom

    January 31st, 2017  |  24 mins 1 sec

    This week we reflect on the readings for this week in year A, which is the fifth Sunday in Epiphany: Isaiah 58:1-12, 1 Corinthian 2:1-16 and Matthew 5:13-20.

  • Episode 11: Episode 11: Sermons Preached On The Molehill

    January 24th, 2017  |  23 mins 22 secs

    This week we reflect on the readings for this week in year A, which is the fourth Sunday in Epiphany (Eureka?!?): Micah 6:1-8; 1st Corinthians 1:18-31; and Matthew 5:1-12.

  • Episode 10: Episode 10: Fishing For Epiphanies

    January 18th, 2017  |  24 mins 52 secs

    This week we reflect on the readings for this week in year A, which is the third Sunday in Epiphany: Isaiah 9:1-4; 1st Corinthians 1:10-18 and Matthew 4:12-23.

  • Episode 9: Episode 9: Epiphany 2, Year A

    January 10th, 2017  |  18 mins 54 secs

    This week we reflect on the readings for this week in year A, which is the Baptism of the Lord: Isaiah 49:1-7, 1st Corinthians 1:1-9 and John 1:29-42.