Pentecost 16 (A): The Gospel Means Forgiveness
Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Genesis 50:15-21, Romans 14:1-12, and Matthew 18:21-35.
Sep 11, 2023•31 min
Same Old Song
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
Pentecost 15 (A): Saying Hard Things
Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Ezekiel 33:7-11, Romans 13:8-14, and Matthew 18:15-20.
Sep 05, 2023•36 min
Pentecost 14 (A): Peter Fails His Christology Class
Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Jeremiah 15:15-21, Romans 12:9-21, and Matthew 16:21-28.
Aug 28, 2023•31 min
Pentecost 13 (A): Be Reasonable
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.
Aug 23, 2023•32 min
Pentecost 12 (A): The Hummus Gets Cold
Jacob and Aaron dive into 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.
Aug 14, 2023•32 min
Pentecost 11 (A): A Pedicure for Preachers
Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, which are 1 Kings 19:9-18, Romans 10:5-15, and Matthew 14:22-33.
Aug 07, 2023•26 min
Pentecost 10/Transfiguration (A): Snow Is Glistening
Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost/Transfiguration, which are Exodus 34:29-35, 2 Peter 1:13-21, and Luke 9:28-36.
Jul 31, 2023•29 min
Pentecost 9 (A): Genie in a Bottle
Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, which are 1 Kings 3:5-12, Romans 8:26-39, and Matthew 13:31-33,44-52.
Jul 25, 2023•37 min
Pentecost 8 (A): Jake is a Huge Darnel
Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Isaiah 44:6-8, Romans 8:12-25, and Matthew 13:24-30,36-43.
Jul 19, 2023•24 min
Pentecost 7 (A): Word Up (Flamin' Hot Cheetos)
Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, which are Isaiah 55:10-13, Romans 8:1-11, and Matthew 13:1-9,18-23.
Jul 10, 2023•24 min
Pentecost 6 (A): Jesus Does the Macarena
Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Zechariah 9:9-12, Romans 7:15-25a, and Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30.
Jul 03, 2023•35 min
Pentecost 5 (A): Dependence Day
Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Jeremiah 28:5-9, Romans 6:12-23, and Matthew 10:40-42.
Jun 26, 2023•22 min
Pentecost 4 (A): Suffering, St. Ansgar, & Sparrows
Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Jeremiah 20:7-13, Romans 6:1b-11, and Matthew 10:24-39.
Jun 21, 2023•29 min
Pentecost 3 (A): Spicy Law, Refreshing Gospel
Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Third Sunday after Pentecost, which are Genesis 18:1-15, (21:1-7), Romans 5:1-8, and Matthew 9:35-10:8(9-23).
Jun 13, 2023•35 min
Pentecost 2 (A): Sesquicentennial
Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Second Sunday after Pentecost, which are Genesis 12:1-9, Romans 4:13-25, and Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26.
Jun 06, 2023•29 min
Trinity (A): 3-in-1 Body Wash
Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for Trinity Sunday, which are Genesis 1:1-2:4a, 2 Corinthians 13:11-13, and Matthew 28:16-20.
May 29, 2023•29 min
Pentecost (A): Tongues of Fire
Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Day of Pentecost, which are Acts 2:1-21 or Numbers 11:24-30, 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 or Acts 2:1-21, and John 20:19-23 or John 7:37-39.
May 22, 2023•36 min
Easter 7 (A): Strike a Pose
Jacob and Aaron hop into the readings for the Seventh Sunday of Easter, which are Acts 1:6-14, 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11, and John 17:1-11.
May 15, 2023•32 min
Easter 6 (A): Live in NY Part Deux
Jacob and Aaron hop into the readings for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, which are Acts 17:22-31, 1 Peter 3:13-22, and John 14:15-21.
May 09, 2023•27 min
Easter 5 (A): Live From NYC
Jacob and Aaron hop into the readings for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, which are Acts 7:55-60, 1 Peter 2:2-10, and John 14:1-14. Recorded live at the 15th Annual Mockingbird Conference in NYC.
May 03, 2023•30 min
Easter 4 (A): Taco Sunday
Jacob and Aaron hop into the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Easter, which are Acts 2:42-47, 1 Peter 2:19-25, and John 10:1-10.
Apr 24, 2023•27 min
Easter 3 (A): The Sun Was Not In Their Eyes (But the Son Was)
Jacob and Aaron hop into the readings for the Third Sunday of Easter, which are Acts 2:14a,36-41, 1 Peter 1:17-23, and Luke 24:13-35.
Apr 17, 2023•20 min
Easter 2 (A): The Gospel is like Peeps
Jacob and Aaron hop into the readings for the Second Sunday of Easter, which are Acts 2:14a,22-32, 1 Peter 1:3-9, and John 20:19-31.
Apr 12, 2023•33 min
Easter (A): Christ Is Risen/Thank You
Jacob and Aaron hop into the readings for Easter, which are Acts 10:34-43 or Jeremiah 31:1-6, Colossians 3:1-4 or Acts 10:34-43, and John 20:1-18 or Matthew 28:1-10.
Apr 04, 2023•17 min
Good Friday (A): No Pole Vaulting
Jacob and Aaron hop into the readings for Good Friday, which are Isaiah 52:13-53:12, Hebrews 10:16-25 or Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9, and John 18:1-19:42.
Apr 04, 2023•23 min
Maundy Thursday (A): Power in the Blood
Jacob and Aaron hop into the readings for Maundy Thursday, which are Exodus 12:1-4, (5-10), 11-14, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, and John 13:1-17, 31b-35.
Apr 04, 2023•29 min
Palm Sunday (A): Earth, Wind, & Fire & Blood
Jacob and Aaron hop into the readings for Palm Sunday, which are Matthew 21:1-11, Isaiah 50:4-9a, Philippians 2:5-11, and Matthew 26:14- 27:66 or Matthew 27:11-54.
Mar 27, 2023•32 min
Lent 5 (A): Not Mostly Dead
Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Last Sunday in Lent, which are Ezekiel 37:1-14, Romans 8:6-11, and John 11:1-45.
Mar 20, 2023•34 min
Lent 4 (A): The Natural Episode
Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Fourth Sunday in Lent, which are 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Ephesians 5:8-14, and John 9:1-41.
Mar 13, 2023•26 min
Lent 3 (A): A Very Special Lizzo Episode
Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Third Sunday in Lent, which are Exodus 17:1-7, Romans 5:1-11, and John 4:5-42.
Mar 06, 2023•36 min
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