Mind the Gap: Lectionary Commentary
Ever noticed those missing verses from scripture passages in the revised common lectionary? Sometimes we need a new way of looking at scripture as we prepare to preach. Mind the Gap is a podcast that pays extra attention to what gets left out. How does it change the context of the rest? Is there anything in there that could be fruitful for proclaiming the good news? Join us as we ponder these missing pieces.
Episodes
Feb 12, 2026
Feb 12, 2026
53 min
Whether you listened once, or you downloaded every episode, thank you so much for being part of this project.Timestamps:00:01 - title sequence01:21 - What's on your mind?14:20 - reading from Joel17:56 - commentary for Joel29:58 - reading from Matthew33:10 - commentary for Matthew52:27 - outro sequence
Lectionary commentary for Ash Wednesday (2026)Joel 2:3-11 and Matthew 6:7-15Hosts:Pastor Annemarie Hartner-CookPastor Rebecca TrulandSpecial guests:Pastor Christopher BruesehoffPastor Lee ZandstraMusic:
London Calling by Ryan AndersenFMA Podcast Suggestion by Stephan Siebertfrom the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC
Jan 18, 2026
Jan 18, 2026
41 min
We begin today's episode with an important announcement about the podcast, and then we continue to discuss what "confidence" means in our life of faith, how to respond to situations of violence and tension, and what some of the overall things we've learned about scripture and preaching from this project.Timestamps:00:01 - title sequence01:21 - What's on your mind?09:09 - reading the Psalm11:14 - commentary40:36 - outro sequence
Lectionary commentary for 3rd Sunday after Epiphany in Year A (2026)Psalm 27:2-3Hosts:Pastor Annemarie Hartner-CookPastor Rebecca TrulandMusic:
London Calling by Ryan AndersenFMA Podcast Suggestion by Stephan Siebertfrom the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC
Dec 20, 2025
Dec 20, 2025
32 min
Having our walls crumble, our defenses lowered, our vulnerabilities exposed--these things can hurt and be scary. But how might they be opening us to blessing others and receiving blessings in return?Timestamps:00:01 - title sequence01:21 - What's on your mind?07:53 - reading the Psalm10:25 - commentary31:45 - outro sequence
Lectionary commentary for 4th Sunday of Advent in Year A (2025)Psalm 80:8-16Hosts:Pastor Annemarie Hartner-CookPastor Rebecca TrulandMusic:
London Calling by Ryan AndersenFMA Podcast Suggestion by Stephan Siebertfrom the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC
Dec 2, 2025
Dec 2, 2025
31 min
The psalm for this week has an interesting lectionary history, and the gap verses contain an important fulcrum for its meaning. Timestamps:00:01 - title sequence01:21 - What's on your mind?05:45 - reading the Psalm08:37 - commentary30:59 - outro sequence
Lectionary commentary for 2nd Sunday of Advent in Year A (2025)Psalm 72:8-17Hosts:Pastor Annemarie Hartner-CookPastor Rebecca TrulandMusic:
London Calling by Ryan AndersenFMA Podcast Suggestion by Stephan Siebertfrom the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC
Nov 8, 2025
Nov 8, 2025
40 min
These two readings couldn't be more tonally different, but we still found it helpful to remember the poetic elements of the psalms and the original context of the New Testament epistles.Timestamps:00:01 - title sequence01:21 - What's on your mind?07:31 - reading the Psalm10:28 - commentary17:45 - reading the 2 Thessalonians text21:01 - commentary40:01 - outro sequence
Lectionary commentary for the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost in Year C (2025)Psalm 145:6-16 and 2 Thessalonians 2:6-12Hosts:Pastor Annemarie Hartner-CookPastor Rebecca TrulandMusic:
London Calling by Ryan AndersenFMA Podcast Suggestion by Stephan Siebertfrom the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC
Oct 31, 2025
Oct 31, 2025
36 min
'Tis the season... for apocalyptic readings. Timestamps:00:01 - title sequence01:21 - What's on your mind?06:16 - reading the Daniel text10:25 - commentary on Daniel21:54 - reading the 2 Thessalonians text24:23 - commentary on 2 Thessalonians35:25 - outro sequence
Lectionary commentary for the 21st Sunday after Pentecost in Year C and All Saints Sunday in Year C (2025)Daniel 7:4-14 and 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10Hosts:Pastor Annemarie Hartner-CookPastor Rebecca TrulandMusic:
London Calling by Ryan AndersenFMA Podcast Suggestion by Stephan Siebertfrom the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC
Oct 21, 2025
Oct 21, 2025
40 min
The texts for Reformation Sunday don't have any gaps... but the texts for the 20th Sunday after Pentecost do! If you need a break from the same readings year after year of Reformations, consider giving the other passages a try. We found solid connections and possibilities for Reformation Sunday sermons in both of these gaps.Timestamps:00:01 - title sequence01:21 - What's on your mind?08:29 - reading the Jeremiah text12:45 - commentary on Jeremiah29:32 - reading the 2 Timothy text31:53 - commentary on 2 Timothy40:01 - outro sequence
Lectionary commentary for the 20th Sunday after Pentecost in Year C (2025)Jeremiah 14:11-18 and 2 Timothy 4:9-15Hosts:Pastor Annemarie Hartner-CookPastor Rebecca TrulandMusic:
London Calling by Ryan AndersenFMA Podcast Suggestion by Stephan Siebertfrom the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC
Oct 8, 2025
Oct 8, 2025
32 min
All the texts for this week confront us with how we relate to those whom we consider "outsiders" or even "enemies." Perseverance, undeserved mercy, and stubborn hope show up as themes.Timestamps:00:01 - title sequence01:21 - What's on your mind?06:04 - reading the Jeremiah text08:02 - commentary on Jeremiah15:55 - reading the 2 Kings text19:32 - commentary on 2 Kings31:44 - outro sequence
Lectionary commentary for the 18th Sunday after Pentecost in Year C (2025)Jeremiah 29:2-3 and 2 Kings 5:4-6Hosts:Pastor Annemarie Hartner-CookPastor Rebecca TrulandMusic:
London Calling by Ryan AndersenFMA Podcast Suggestion by Stephan Siebertfrom the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC
Oct 3, 2025
Oct 3, 2025
27 min
This is the only time Habakkuk shows up in the lectionary, so let's talk about this minor prophet!Timestamps:00:01 - title sequence01:21 - What's on your mind?07:49 - reading the text11:48 - commentary26:29 - outro sequence
Lectionary commentary for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost in Year C (2025)Habakkuk 1:5-17Hosts:Pastor Annemarie Hartner-CookPastor Rebecca TrulandMusic:
London Calling by Ryan AndersenFMA Podcast Suggestion by Stephan Siebertfrom the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC
Sep 24, 2025
Sep 24, 2025
1hr 5 min
Timestamps:00:01 - title sequence01:21 - What's on your mind?10:45 - reading from Jeremiah14:17 - Jeremiah commentary25:48 - reading from the Psalms28:06 - Psalm commentary37:12 - reading from Amos39:00 - Amos commentary01:04:57 - outro sequence
Lectionary commentary for the 16th Sunday after Pentecost in Year C (2025)Jeremiah 32:3b-5, Psalm 91:7-13, and Amos 6:1b-3Hosts:Pastor Annemarie Hartner-CookPastor Rebecca TrulandMusic:
London Calling by Ryan AndersenFMA Podcast Suggestion by Stephan Siebertfrom the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC