In this gap, Jesus helps us with interpreting Hebrew scriptures. The gap also encourages us to rethink our "us vs them" mentalities, and it provides an image of repentance that leaves space for grief. Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 08:55 - reading the scripture 12:16 - commentary 30:31 - outro sequence Lectionary commentary for the 4th Sunday after Pentecost in Year C (2025) Luke 10:12-15 Hosts: Pastor Annemarie Hartner-Cook Pastor Rebecca Truland Music: London C...
Jun 29, 2025•31 min•Ep. 80
These sure are unprecedented times... Welcome to our first-ever FOUR GAP EPISODE. Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 10:23 - reading from 2 Kings 12:54 - commentary on 2 Kings 20:31 - reading from Psalm 77 22:48 - commentary on Psalm 77 33:09 - reading from 1 Kings 35:25 - commentary on 1 Kings 48:45 - reading from Galatians 52:47 - commentary on Galatians 01:10:05 - outro sequence Lectionary commentary for the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost in Year C (2025) 2 Kings 2:3-...
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 79
Ecumenism and messiness in the midst of faithfulness--join us in talking about the Trinity through the lens of Wisdom. Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 10:14 - scripture reading 14:06 - commentary 40:18 - outro sequence Lectionary commentary for Holy Trinity Sunday in Year C (2025) Proverbs 8:5-21 Hosts: Pastor Annemarie Hartner-Cook Pastor Rebecca Truland Music: London Calling by Ryan Andersen FMA Podcast Suggestion by Stephan Siebert from the Free Music Archive ,...
Jun 11, 2025•41 min•Ep. 78
In which we discuss the copyright practices of the ancient Levant and also talk about why it is harmful to try to build hierarchies of sin. Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 06:59 - scripture reading 09:18 - commentary 28:47 - outro sequence Lectionary commentary for the seventh Sunday of Easter in Year C (2025) Revelation 22:15, 18-19 Hosts: Pastor Annemarie Hartner-Cook Pastor Rebecca Truland Music: London Calling by Ryan Andersen FMA Podcast Suggestion by Stephan...
May 25, 2025•30 min•Ep. 77
Sometimes measurements are not about comparison, but about celebration. Revelation can be a difficult book to study let alone preach from, but this gap ended up being a really spiritual experience for both of us. Join us as we talk about dozens of dozens and the childlike wonder of the New Jerusalem. Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 07:48 - scripture reading 11:49 - commentary 32:04 - outro sequence Lectionary commentary for the sixth Sunday of Easter in Year C (20...
May 18, 2025•33 min•Ep. 76
There has been an occasion or two during the course of this project where we have recorded an episode and then simply been unable to do all the work necessary to publish it before the Sunday of the readings. Since there are currently no gaps in the lectionary until the 6th Sunday of Easter, today we are posting one of those “lost episodes.” Just for funsies and completeness. Please join us for a discussion on the book of Ruth that we recorded back in late October of 2024. Timestamps: 00:01 - int...
May 05, 2025•44 min•Ep. 75
God's steadfast love endures forever, and we steadfastly cling to the promise of the resurrection. Blessings to all the preachers heading into Holy Week. You've got this. Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 05:44 - scripture reading 08:45 - commentary 25:40 - outro sequence Lectionary commentary for Easter Sunday (2025) Psalm 118:3-13 Hosts: Pastor Annemarie Hartner-Cook Pastor Rebecca Truland Music: London Calling by Ryan Andersen FMA Podcast Suggestion by Stephan Si...
Apr 12, 2025•27 min•Ep. 74
Affliction. Expectations. Trouble. It might be the third year in a row we've talked about these gaps, but the Holy Spirit is always bringing up new perspectives for us. We found some really fruitful directions for Maundy Thursday sermons, not to mention getting to talk about preaching choices for Good Friday, and we hope you'll tune in to listen to us talk about them. Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 07:22 - scripture reading (Psalm) 09:46 - commentary 23:30 - scri...
Apr 09, 2025•37 min•Ep. 73
Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 05:12 - scripture reading 10:05 - commentary 27:03 - outro sequence Lectionary commentary for Lent 4C (2025) Luke 15:4-11a Hosts: Pastor Annemarie Hartner-Cook Pastor Rebecca Truland Music: London Calling by Ryan Andersen FMA Podcast Suggestion by Stephan Siebert from the Free Music Archive , CC BY-NC...
Mar 28, 2025•28 min•Ep. 72
With no gaps in the upcoming Sunday's readings, we have an exciting interview to share with everyone. Please join us as we talk with Sam Cook, a 13-year-old, about Sam's experiences being a young person at church. Hosts: Pastor Annemarie Hartner-Cook Pastor Rebecca Truland Special Guest: Sam Cook Music: London Calling by Ryan Andersen FMA Podcast Suggestion by Stephan Siebert from the Free Music Archive , CC BY-NC...
Mar 18, 2025•37 min•Ep. 71
Hmmm, some old patterns are showing up again with this gap. Plus, we get to play with light/dark imagery! Want to learn more about the NRSVue? Friendship Press Interview with the Christian Century Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 07:43 - scripture reading 11:09 - commentary 27:24 - outro sequence Lectionary commentary for Lent 2C (2025) Genesis 15:13-16 Hosts: Pastor Annemarie Hartner-Cook Pastor Rebecca Truland Music: London Calling by Ryan Andersen FMA Podcast Su...
Mar 09, 2025•28 min•Ep. 70
Did you know that Sundays don't count in the 40 days of Lent? Listen to our latest episode for details on the role of Sundays in this season of penitence, discussion about favorite hymns, and what it takes to get to the "so what?" of our traditions. Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 08:41 - scripture reading 10:56 - commentary 23:30 - outro sequence Lectionary commentary for Lent 1C (2025) Psalm 91: 3-8 Hosts: Pastor Annemarie Hartner-Cook Pastor Rebecca Truland Mus...
Mar 06, 2025•24 min•Ep. 69
This episode marks the second anniversary of Mind the Gap! We talk about wildfires and climate disaster, Christian nationalism, and our deep need for God's mercy. Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 08:37 - Joel scripture reading 12:25 - Joel commentary 24:21 - Matthew scripture reading 27:41 - Matthew commentary 37:49 - outro sequence Lectionary commentary for Ash Wednesday (2025) Joel 2:3-11 and Matthew 6:7-15 Hosts: Pastor Annemarie Hartner-Cook Pastor Rebecca Trul...
Mar 03, 2025•39 min•Ep. 68
It's a double text episode! We talk forgiveness and reconciliation in the Joseph narrative, and we also get to fangirl over mysticism in the epistle reading. If you're still looking for some sermon prompts and illustrations, we hope you'll listen in on our conversation. Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 06:41 - Genesis scripture reading 09:20 - Genesis commentary 19:17 - 1 Corinthians scripture reading 22:22 - 1 Corinthians commentary 33:17 - outro sequence Lectiona...
Feb 21, 2025•34 min•Ep. 67
Discernment of God's Word happens in a community, not in isolation! We also wonder: what is the platform that you and your faith stand on? Let's talk Nehemiah. Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 07:37 - scripture reading 11:02 - commentary 31:12 - outro sequence Lectionary commentary for the 3rd Sunday after Epiphany in Year C (2024) Nehemiah 8:4,7 Hosts: Pastor Annemarie Hartner-Cook Pastor Rebecca Truland Music: London Calling by Ryan Andersen FMA Podcast Suggestio...
Jan 23, 2025•32 min•Ep. 66
Although many churches will be doing a service of lessons and carols this weekend, the gap in the first reading reminds us not to sentimentalize the nativity, which is important to remember no matter what our worship structure is. The assigned lessons also emphasize that what we wear and how we look are always superseded by our identities as children of God. Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 07:37 - scripture reading 09:46 - commentary 21:08 - outro sequence Lection...
Dec 22, 2024•22 min•Ep. 65
The assigned readings for Advent in Year C have a lack of gaps, so we've invited special guest Rev. Timothy Brown to talk about what it looks like to increase the length of our Advent observance. We talk about historical church practices, why we do what we do, and how the rhythm of the church year nurtures our connection to God, nature, and our deepest selves. Hosts: Pastor Annemarie Hartner-Cook Pastor Rebecca Truland Special Guest: Pastor Timothy Brown Music: London Calling by Ryan Andersen FM...
Dec 03, 2024•40 min•Ep. 64
Friendship, reconciliation, and Reformation... All that and more in this week's episode of Mind the Gap! Check the description for links to websites that can help you make an informed vote in the Tuesday, November 5 election. Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 08:23 - scripture reading 11:47 - commentary 27:13 - outro sequence Resources for voting: ballotpedia.org vote.org votesaveamerica.com Lectionary commentary for the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (2024) ...
Oct 23, 2024•28 min•Ep. 63
The beauty of creation is a way to talk about experiences of the divine around us even for people that are unfamiliar or uncomfortable with the institution of Church. This psalm also keeps our attention on a region of the world that desperately needs our prayers and our solidarity for justice. Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 06:23 - scripture reading 10:54 - commentary 22:19 - outro sequence Lectionary commentary for the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (2024...
Oct 13, 2024•23 min•Ep. 62
Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 07:40 - scripture reading (Job) 09:57 - commentary on Job 20:36 - scripture reading (Amos) 22:54 - commentary on Amos 35:25 - outro sequence Lectionary commentary for the 21st Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (2024) D'Angelo Wallace video Hosts: Pastor Annemarie Hartner-Cook Pastor Rebecca Truland Music: London Calling by Ryan Andersen FMA Podcast Suggestion by Stephan Siebert from the Free Music Archive , CC BY-NC...
Oct 09, 2024•36 min•Ep. 61
This week begins a series of Hebrews readings for the second lesson. We talk about Greek and Christology in this episode, but this gap could actually be very helpful for preaching a difficult gospel passage. Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 06:14 - scripture reading 11:07 - commentary 31:04 - outro sequence Lectionary commentary for the 20th Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (2024) Hebrews 1:5-2:4 Hosts: Pastor Annemarie Hartner-Cook Pastor Rebecca Truland Music: Lo...
Sep 30, 2024•32 min•Ep. 60
This is the ONLY Sunday in all three years of the lectionary cycle that has a reading from Esther, so you'd better believe we're going to talk about that. And the Numbers reading reminds us of the calling we all have for ministry, not just religious leaders and authority figures. Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 08:07 - scripture reading from Esther 11:47 - commentary on Esther 28:10 - scripture reading from Numbers 33:19 - commentary on Numbers 43:10 - outro seque...
Sep 24, 2024•44 min•Ep. 59
See how we disagree with one another in a way that is respectful and productive? Very mindful. Very demure. Honestly, this might be the most fun we've had recording an episode. Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 06:57 - scripture reading from Wisdom 11:13 - commentary on Wisdom 25:37 - scripture reading from James 28:17 - commentary on James 44:13 - outro sequence Lectionary commentary for the 18th Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (2024) Wisdom of Solomon 2:2-11 and ...
Sep 16, 2024•45 min•Ep. 58
What are modern proverbs that we probably have all heard but don't think of as such? Where does wisdom come from? What cultural wisdoms have we grown beyond? Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 05:51 - scripture reading 09:18 - commentary 24:31 - outro sequence Lectionary commentary for the 16th Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (2024) Proverbs 22: 3-7, 10-21 Hosts: Pastor Annemarie Hartner-Cook Pastor Rebecca Truland Music: London Calling by Ryan Andersen FMA Podcast ...
Sep 01, 2024•25 min•Ep. 57
It's our first-ever triple gap episode! Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 05:35 - scripture reading from Deuteronomy 08:04 - commentary for Deuteronomy 16:11 - scripture reading from Psalms 18:08 - commentary for Psalms 21:19 - scripture reading from Mark 24:49 - commentary for Mark 33:50 - outro sequence Lectionary commentary for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (2024) Deuteronomy 4:3-5 and Psalm 45:3-5 and Mark 7:9-13, 17-20 Hosts: Pastor Annemarie Hartne...
Aug 26, 2024•35 min•Ep. 56
It's a double scripture week, folks! We'll dig into patterns for prayer, question where God dwells, and wrestle with the difference between salvation history and salvation memory. Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 07:19 - scripture reading from 1 Kings 12:22 - commentary for 1 Kings 25:50 - scripture reading from Joshua 30:08 - commentary for Joshua 44:20 - outro sequence Lectionary commentary for the 14th Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (2024) 1 Kings 8:31-40 and ...
Aug 19, 2024•45 min•Ep. 55
Scripture is playing the Game of Thrones in this week's gap! Scripture reveals humanity's distorted relationship with power and God's merciful relationship with humanity. Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 07:05 - commentary 22:40 - outro sequence Lectionary commentary for the 13th Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (2024) 1 Kings 2:13-3:2 Hosts: Pastor Annemarie Hartner-Cook Pastor Rebecca Truland Music: London Calling by Ryan Andersen FMA Podcast Suggestion by Stepha...
Aug 13, 2024•24 min•Ep. 54
We are so excited to be joined by Rev. Dr. Karoline Lewis for a discussion of John's gospel. This gap gives us an opportunity to talk about the Bread of Life discourse in the context of the fourth gospel as a whole, including what it can say to us about belief, betrayal, and Christ's promise that he will never cast us away. Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 09:56 - reading the scripture 12:44 - commentary 34:10 - outro sequence Lectionary commentary for the 12th Sun...
Aug 04, 2024•44 min•Ep. 53
Biblical triangulation, command to rest, manna from heaven, and how we reconcile food insecurity with the abundance of God's creation. Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 08:35 - reading the scripture 11:40 - commentary 28:44 - outro sequence Lectionary commentary for the 11th Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (2024) Exodus 16:5-8 Hosts: Pastor Annemarie Hartner-Cook Pastor Rebecca Truland Music: London Calling by Ryan Andersen FMA Podcast Suggestion by Stephan Siebert...
Jul 30, 2024•30 min•Ep. 52
Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 06:55 - reading the text 10:48 - commentary 27:36 - outro sequence Lectionary commentary for the 9th Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (2024) Mark 6:35-52 Hosts: Pastor Annemarie Hartner-Cook Pastor Rebecca Truland Music: London Calling by Ryan Andersen FMA Podcast Suggestion by Stephan Siebert from the Free Music Archive , CC BY-NC...
Jul 15, 2024•29 min•Ep. 51
