Trinity Sunday (A): God is Not an Egg
Jacob and Aaron take a look at 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.
Jun 01, 2020•37 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
Day of Pentecost (A) : Like a Peppermint Latte
Jacob and Aaron consider the readings for Pentecost, which are or Numbers 11:24-30, Acts 2:1-21, and John 7:37-39.
May 25, 2020•27 min
Easter 7 (A): Verily, I say unto thee, this episode is a good one
Jacob and Aaron dive 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 18, 2020•33 min
Easter 6 (A): Fun Facts (About Angels and Ladies)
Jacob and Aaron dive into on 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 11, 2020•39 min
Easter 5 (A): Greater Works
Jacob and Aaron reflect on the readings for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, which are Acts 7:55-60, 1 Peter 2:2-10, and John 14:1-14.
May 04, 2020•34 min
Easter 4 (A): Good Shepherd Sunday
Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Fourth Sunday of Easter, which are Acts 2:42-47, 1 Peter 2:19-25, John 10:1-10, and Psalm 23.
Apr 27, 2020•27 min
Easter 3 (A): On the Road
Jacob and Aaron investigate 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 20, 2020•26 min
Easter 2 (A): Already and Not Yet (It's Not a Cliché)
Jacob and Aaron reflect on 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 14, 2020•31 min
Easter Day (A): Empty on Easter? So What!
Jacob and Aaron look at three of the readings for Easter: Acts 10:34-43, Colossians 3:1-4, and Matthew 28:1-10.
Apr 06, 2020•19 min
Holy Week (A): It's Getting Worse (And God Is There)
Jacob and Aaron tackle the readings for Holy Week: Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday. They mainly look at Matthew 21:1-11; Exodus 12:1-4, (5-10), 11-14; John 13:1-17, 31b-35; and Matthew 26:14-27:66.
Mar 30, 2020•33 min
Lent 5 (A): Pop Quiz!
Jacob and Aaron investigate the readings for the Fifth Sunday in Lent, which are Ezekiel 37:1-14, Romans 8:6-11, and John 11:1-45.
Mar 23, 2020•22 min
Lent 4 (A): Karma is Dead, Jesus is Lord
Jacob and Aaron examine 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 16, 2020•33 min
Lent 3 (A): Just the Essentials
Jacob and Aaron dig into the readings for the Third Sunday in Lent, which are Exodus 17:1-7, Romans 5:1-11, John 4:5-42.
Mar 09, 2020•35 min
Lent 2 (A)
Jacob and Aaron consider the readings for the Second Sunday in Lent, which are Genesis 12:1-4a, Romans 4:1-5, 13-17, John 3:1-17.
Mar 02, 2020•32 min
Lent 1 (A): Without a Leg to Stand On
Jacob and Aaron take on the readings for the First Sunday in Lent, which are Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7, Romans 5:12-19, Matthew 4:1-11.
Feb 25, 2020•30 min
Ash Wednesday
Jacob and Aaron talk about the readings for the Ash Wednesday, which are Joel 2:1-2,12-17, 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10, Matthew 6:1-6,16-21.
Feb 25, 2020•21 min
Epiphany 7 (A): Fire on the Mountain
Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Seventh Sunday after Epiphany, which are Exodus 24:12-18, 2 Peter 1:16-21, and Matthew 17:1-9.
Feb 17, 2020•31 min
Epiphany 6 (A): Father Sergius
Jacob and Aaron dig into the readings for the Sixth Sunday after Epiphany, which are Deuteronomy 30:15-20, 1 Corinthians 3:1-9, and Matthew 5:21-37.
Feb 10, 2020•32 min
Epiphany 5 (A): A Young Danny Devito
Jacob and Aaron take a look at the readings for the Fifth Sunday after Epiphany, which are Isaiah 58:1-12, 1 Corinthians 2:1-16, and Matthew 5:13-20.
Feb 03, 2020•28 min
Epiphany 4 (A) / Presentation: Jesus in the Locker Room
Jacob and Aaron investigate the reading for the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany, which are Malachi 3:1-4, Hebrews 2:14-18, and Luke 2:22-40.
Jan 27, 2020•32 min
Epiphany 3 (A): Between Therapists
Jacob and Aaron dig into the readings for the Third Sunday after Epiphany, which are Isaiah 9:1-4, 1 Corinthians 1:10-18, Matthew 4:12-23.
Jan 20, 2020•32 min
Epiphany 2 (A): Gentiles on the Beach
Jacob and Aaron tackle 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 13, 2020•25 min
Epiphany 1 (A): Bruised Reeds & Muddy Jesus
Jacob and Aaron take a look at the texts for the First Sunday after Epiphany, which are Isaiah 42:1-9, Acts 10:34-43, and Matthew 3:13-17.
Jan 07, 2020•22 min
Christmas 2: Christ the Toddler Doesn't Need Your Gifts
Jake and Aaron discuss the texts for the Second Sunday after Christmas which are Jeremiah 31:7-14; Ephesians 1:3-6,15-19a; and Matthew 2:1-12.
Dec 31, 2019•25 min
Christmas 1: Now Before The Peloton Came
Jacob and Aaron delve into the texts 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.
Dec 23, 2019•23 min
Christmas Eve: For Unto You Is Born a Baby Yoda
Aaron and Jacob discuss the readings for Christmas Eve, which are Isaiah 9:2-7, Titus 2:11-14, and Luke: 1-14 (15-20). Merry Christmas!
Dec 23, 2019•27 min
Advent 4 (A): And You Shall Call Him Manny
Jacob and Aaron cover the readings for the fourth Sunday of Advent, which are Isaiah 7:10-16, Romans 1:1-7, and Matthew 1:18-25.
Dec 16, 2019•28 min
Advent 3 (A): Stir Up Sunday
Jacob and Aaron examine the readings for the third Sunday of Advent, which are Isaiah 35:1-10, James 5:7-10, and Matthew 11:2-11.
Dec 09, 2019•29 min
Advent 2 (A): The Legend of Larry Washington
Jacob and Aaron tackle the readings for the second Sunday of Advent, which are Isaiah 11:1-10, Romans 15:4-13, and Matthew 3:1-12. You can respond to Aaron's opening invitation by clicking here .
Dec 03, 2019•29 min
Advent 1 (A): Here We Go Again
Jacob and Aaron discuss the readings for the first Sunday of Advent, which are Isaiah 2:1-5, Romans 13:11-14, and Matthew 24:36-44.
Nov 26, 2019•28 min
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