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

  • Ash Wednesday (All Years)

    March 2nd, 2019  |  21 mins 50 secs

    Jacob and Aaron parse 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 Sunday of Epiphany (C): Get Shiny

    February 26th, 2019  |  28 mins 50 secs

    Aaron and Jacob peruse the readings for the Last Sunday after Epiphany, which are Exodus 34:29-35, 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2, and Luke 9:28-36, [37-43a].

  • Epiphany 7 (C): God's Dirty Hands

    February 14th, 2019  |  32 mins 16 secs

    Aaron and Jacob review the readings for the Seventh Sunday in Epiphany, which are Genesis 45:3-11, 15; 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50; and Luke 6:27-38.

  • Epiphany 6 (C): Filled With Cholesterol... and Sin

    February 11th, 2019  |  28 mins 55 secs

    Jacob and Aaron explore the readings for the Sixth Sunday of Epiphany, which are Jeremiah 17:5-10, 1 Corinthians 15:12-20, and Luke 6:17-26.

  • Epiphany 5 (C): No Myth

    February 4th, 2019  |  26 mins 52 secs

    Jacob and Aaron dig into the readings for the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, which are Isaiah 6:1-8, [9-13]; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; and Luke 5:1-11.

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    Epiphany 4 (C): Jets Win!

    January 28th, 2019  |  23 mins 8 secs

    Aaron and Jacob unpack the readings for the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, which are Jeremiah 1:4-10, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, and Luke 4:21-30.

  • Epiphany 3 (C): Nehi Cola and the Leveling Cross

    January 21st, 2019  |  23 mins 8 secs

    Aaron and Jacob discuss the readings for the Third Sunday after Epiphany, which are Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10; 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a; and Luke 4:14-21.

  • Epiphany 2 (C): 24-Hour Gyms and 3-Day Raves

    January 14th, 2019  |  25 mins 53 secs

    Jacob and Aaron break down 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 (C): Jesus Swims with Sinners

    January 7th, 2019  |  21 mins 17 secs

    Aaron and Jacob take us through the texts for the First Sunday after Epiphany, which are Isaiah 43:1-7, Acts 8:14-17, and Luke 3:15-17 & 21-22.

  • Epiphany: Magi - You Gotta Keep 'Em Separated

    December 31st, 2018  |  19 mins 48 secs

    Aaron and Jacob discuss the readings for Epiphany Sunday, which are Isaiah 60:1-6, Ephesians 3:1-12, and Matthew 2:1-12.

  • Christmas 1: Barry Gibb Talk Show

    December 26th, 2018  |  22 mins 16 secs

    Jacob and Aaron discuss 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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    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!

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    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.

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    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.