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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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All Saints (A): Waterloo

2026/10/27

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for All Saints' Day, which are Revelation 7:9-17, 1 John 3:1-3, and Matthew 5:1-12.

Pentecost 22 (A): The Equalizer

2026/10/20

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost, which are Leviticus 19:1-2,15-18, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8, and Matthew 22:34-46.

Pentecost 21 (A): Jake's Commemorative Coin

2026/10/13

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost, which are Isaiah 45:1-7, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, and Matthew 22:15-22.

Pentecost 20 (A): Powder Blue Tux

2026/10/06

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Isaiah 25:1-9, Philippians 4:1-9, and Matthew 22:1-14.

Pentecost 19 (A): Vineyard Vines

2026/09/29

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Isaiah 5:1-7, Philippians 3:4b-14, and Matthew 21:33-46.

Pentecost 18 (A): Catch Me If You Can

2026/09/21

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Ezekiel 18:1-4,25-32, Philippians 2:1-13, and Matthew 21:23-32.

Pentecost 17 (A): The Good News of the Unfair God

2026/09/14

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Jonah 3:10-4:11, Philippians 1:21-30, and Matthew 20:1-16.

Pentecost 16 (A): Put Your Hands Where I Can See Them

2026/09/08

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Genesis 50:15-21, Romans 14:1-12, and Matthew 18:21-35.

Pentecost 15 (A): Saying the Hard Thing is a Good Thing

2026/09/01

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Ezekiel 33:7-11, Romans 13:8-14, and Matthew 18:15-20.

Pentecost 14 (A): The Bright Side of Life?

2026/08/26

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Jeremiah 15:15-21, Romans 12:9-21, and Matthew 16:21-28.

Pentecost 13 (A): Chip off the Old Rock

2026/08/18

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Isaiah 51:1-6, Romans 12:1-8, and Matthew 16:13-20.

Pentecost 12 (A): What Is Up With Your Dog?

2026/08/11

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Isaiah 56:1,6-8, Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32, and Matthew 15: (10-20), 21-28.

Pentecost 11 (A): Jesus Always Gives a Hand

2026/08/05

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, which are 1 Kings 19:9-18, Psalm 85:8-13, Romans 10:5-15, and Matthew 14:22-33.

Pentecost 10 (A): Morrisey, Loaves & Fishes

2026/07/28

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Isaiah 55:1-5, Psalm 145: 8-9, 15-22, Romans 9:1-5, and Matthew 14:13-21.

Pentecost 9 (A): What If You Had One Wish...

2026/07/20

Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, which are 1 Kings 3:5-12, Psalm 119:129-136, Romans 8:26-39, and Matthew 13:31-33,44-52.

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herbiemiller 2026/09/16

Always pointing us back to grace

Thanks for these episodes, guys. I appreciate you digging into these passages and helping us find grace in Christ — with lots of humor and pop culture...

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hopefill 2026/07/08

No condemnation now I dread!

Jacob and Aaron, Thanks for your reminder of And Can It Be. I appreciate your podcast ministry. Jan Dantone

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CBSNJ 2026/02/28

Insights

We repeat the readings every three years. How can they continue to have a fresh impact on me?.Same Old Song shows me each week. And when I hear or rea...

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Priest of Poets 2025/11/11

Rest

All the Mockingbird podcasts have literally saved me from existential despair. I’m not being sarcastic or joking at all. If you are someone hounded be...

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CrankyPastor 2025/07/30

Weekly Gospel Nuggets

Love these guys! I am a retired preacher, but I wish I had had this when I was active in ministry. Nevertheless, now it provides me with a weekly gosp...

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Lucky Dux 2025/05/12

Helpful & Hopeful

For folks whose faith traditions use the Common Lectionary this podcast provides insights to the weekly readings. Revs. Jacob Smith & Aaron Zimmerman ...

★★★★★

srvdove 2024/12/05

Squeaky Chairs and Sirens

I LOVE the sounds of NY City and Jacobus’ office chair - they add atmosphere and make listening seem more like I’m actually in a living room listening...

★★★★★

Pastured Geezer 2024/07/18

Give ‘em the Gospel

I look forward to listening to the podcast every week. I enjoy the banter between Aaron and Jacob who reveal their humanity and especially our own. M...

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PrJoYo 2024/05/29

Stellar lectionary podcast

This podcast has quickly become my favorite for sermon prep. I share it with all my pastor friends. But even if you aren’t a preacher, there are helpf...

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idestella 2024/05/23

CONGRATULATIONS on your 300th!

Love the banter and insights! Been listening since 2018. Keep it up, gents!

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