Pentecost 6 (A): A Noble Steed and an Easy Yoke
Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the sixth Sunday after Pentecost, which are Zechariah 9:9-12, Psalm 145:8-15, Romans 7:15-25a, and Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30.
Jun 30, 2026•18 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 5 (A): The Bachelor's Rose
Jacob and Aaron 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 22, 2026•35 min
Pentecost 4 (A): Jake's Spicy Bible Study
Jacob and Aaron discuss the readings for the fourth Sunday of Pentecost, which are Jeremiah 20:7-13, Romans 6:1b-11, and Matthew 10:24-39.
Jun 16, 2026•36 min
Pentecost 3 (A): Yes We Can/No You Can't
Aaron and Jacob discuss the readings for the second Sunday after Pentecost, which are Exodus 19:2-8a, Romans 5:1-8 and Matthew 9:35-10:8(9-23).
Jun 09, 2026•24 min
Pentecost 2 (A): So Fresh and So Clean Clean
Aaron and Jacob dive into the readings for the second sunday of Pentecost, which are Hosea 5:15-6:6; Romans 4:13-25; and Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26.
Jun 02, 2026•36 min
Pentecost 1 (A): Rick Rolling Trinity Sunday
Aaron and Jacob discuss the readings for the First Sunday after Pentecost (Trinity Sunday), which are Genesis 1:1-2:4a, 2 Corinthians 13:11-13, and Matthew 28:16-20.
May 27, 2026•36 min
Pentecost (A): Fire It Up
Jacob and Aaron dig into the readings for Pentecost which are Acts 2:1-21, Numbers 11:24-30, 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13, John 7:37-39, and John 20:19-23.
May 20, 2026•36 min
Easter 7 (A): Dios Te Ama (Gloria!)
Jacob and Aaron discuss 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 12, 2026•35 min
Easter 6 (A): The Offspring
Recorded live in front of an audience at the 19th Annual Mockingbird Conference in NYC, Jacob and Aaron unpack the readings for the sixth Sunday in Easter, which are Acts 17:22-31, 1 Peter 3:13-22, and John 14:15-21.
May 05, 2026•27 min
Easter 5 (A): Living Stones
Recorded live, this episode unpacks the Easter readings, focusing on Stephen's martyrdom in Acts 7, Peter's analogy of living stones and spiritual infants, and Jesus' comforting words in John 14 about preparing a place. The discussion highlights God's presence in suffering, the scandalous nature of grace, and how God works through believers in their daily lives, not through human achievement.
Apr 28, 2026•39 min
Easter 4 (A): Sheeeeep
Aaron and Jacob discuss the readings for the fourth Sunday of Easter which are Aacts 2:42-47, 1 Peter 2:19-25, and John 10:1-10.
Apr 21, 2026•29 min
Easter 3 (A): Runnin'
Jacob and Aaron talk us through the passages for the Third Sunday of Easter, which are Acts 2:14a, 36-11; 1 Peter 1:17-23 and Luke 24: 13-35. Click here for more information about the upcoming Mockingbird conference in NYC (4/23-25), which features a live recording of Same Old Song.
Apr 14, 2026•35 min
Easter 2 (A): Hogwash
Aaron and Jacob walk us through 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. For more information about the upcoming Mbird Conference in NYC (4/23-25), click here .
Apr 07, 2026•32 min
Easter (A): La Otra Maria
In their 400th episode, Aaron and Jacob discuss the readings for Easter Sunday, which are Acts 10:34-43, Jeremiah 31:1-6, Colossians 3:1-4, Acts 10:34-43 and Matthew 28:1-10.
Mar 31, 2026•39 min
Palm Sunday/Holy Week (A): Don't Try This At Home
Aaron and Jacob discuss the passages for Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.
Mar 25, 2026•58 min
Lent 5 (A): Wow to the Deadness
Jacob and Aaron unpack the readings for the Fifth Sunday in Lent, which are Ezekiel 37:1-14, Romans 8:6-11, and John 11:1-45. Click here to register for the upcoming NYC Mockingbird Conference (4/23-25).
Mar 16, 2026•31 min
Lent 4 (A): Heat & Light
Jacob and Aaron discuss 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 09, 2026•38 min
Lent 3 (A): A Guy Walks Up to a Well...
Aaron and Jacob delve into the readings for the Third Sunday in Lent, which are Exodus 17:1-17, Romans 5:1-11, and John 4:5-42. Click here to learn more about the pilgrimage to Greece and Turkey that Jacob is leading.
Mar 02, 2026•34 min
Lent 2 (A): Endless Love
Aaron and Jacob discuss the readings for the Second Sunday in Lent, which are Genesis 12:1-4a; Romans 4:1-5, 13-17; and John 3:1-17. Click here to learn more about the pilgrimage to Greece and Turkey that Jacob is leading.
Feb 24, 2026•36 min
Lent 1 (A): Don't Put That Onus On Me - Take 2
Jacob and Aaron discuss the readings for the first Sunday in Lent, which are Genesis 2:15-17 & 3:1-7, Romans 5:12-19, and Matthew 4:1-11.
Feb 19, 2026•36 min
Lent 1 (A): Don't Put That Onus On Me
Jacob and Aaron discuss the readings for the first Sunday in Lent, which are Genesis 2:15-17 & 3:1-7, Romans 5:12-19, and Matthew 4:1-11.
Feb 16, 2026•36 min
Ash Wednesday: Microplastics & Mr. Adams
Jacob and Aaron unpack 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.
Feb 11, 2026•29 min
Last Epiphany (A): Mountain Pose
Jacob and Aaron take us through the readings for the Last Sunday after the Epiphany, which are Exodus 24:12-18, 2 Peter 1:16-21,, and Matthew 17:1-9.
Feb 11, 2026•29 min
Epiphany 5 (A): Do the Right Thing
Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany, which are Isaiah 58:1-9a, [9b-12], 1 Corinthians 2:1-12, [13-16], and Matthew 5:13-20.
Feb 02, 2026•39 min
Epiphany 4 (A): Beatitudinal
Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany, which are Micah 6:1-8, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, and Matthew 5:1-12.
Jan 27, 2026•37 min
Epiphany 3 (A): Lift High the Cross
Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Third Sunday after the Epiphany, which are Isaiah 9:1-4, 1 Corinthians 1:10-18, and Matthew 4:12-23.
Jan 20, 2026•39 min
Epiphany 2 (A): The Lamb of God for the Trainwrecks of the World
Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Second Sunday after Epiphany, which are Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, and John 1:29-42.
Jan 12, 2026•37 min
Epiphany 1 (A): When Doves Fly
Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the First Sunday after the Epiphany, which are Isaiah 42:1-9, Acts 10:34-43, and Matthew 3:13-17.
Jan 05, 2026•26 min
Christmas 2/Epiphany (A): Breaking News: God's Grace for All!
Jacob and Aaron dive into the readings for the Second Sunday after Christmas, which are Jeremiah 31:7-14, Ephesians 1:3-6,15-19a, Matthew 2:13-15,19-23, or Luke 2:41-52, or Matthew 2:1-12.
Dec 29, 2025•35 min
Christmas 1 (A): Merry Imputationmas
Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the First Sunday after Christmas Day, which are Isaiah 61:10-62:3, Galatians 3:23-25; 4:4-7, and John 1:1-18.
Dec 22, 2025•17 min
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