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.
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Episodes
Sunday Mar 02, 2025
Sunday Mar 02, 2025
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 sequence01:21 - What's on your mind?08:37 - Joel scripture reading12:25 - Joel commentary24:21 - Matthew scripture reading27:41 - Matthew commentary37:49 - outro sequence
Lectionary commentary for Ash Wednesday (2025)Joel 2:3-11 and Matthew 6:7-15Hosts:Pastor Annemarie Hartner-CookPastor Rebecca TrulandMusic:
London Calling by Ryan AndersenFMA Podcast Suggestion by Stephan Siebertfrom the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC
Friday Feb 21, 2025
Friday Feb 21, 2025
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 sequence01:21 - What's on your mind?06:41 - Genesis scripture reading09:20 - Genesis commentary19:17 - 1 Corinthians scripture reading22:22 - 1 Corinthians commentary33:17 - outro sequence
Lectionary commentary for the 7th Sunday after Epiphany in Year C (2024)Genesis 45:12-14 and 1 Corinthians 15:39-41Hosts:Pastor Annemarie Hartner-CookPastor Rebecca TrulandMusic:
London Calling by Ryan AndersenFMA Podcast Suggestion by Stephan Siebertfrom the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
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 sequence01:21 - What's on your mind?07:37 - scripture reading11:02 - commentary31:12 - outro sequence
Lectionary commentary for the 3rd Sunday after Epiphany in Year C (2024)Nehemiah 8:4,7Hosts:Pastor Annemarie Hartner-CookPastor Rebecca TrulandMusic:
London Calling by Ryan AndersenFMA Podcast Suggestion by Stephan Siebertfrom the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC
Sunday Dec 22, 2024
Sunday Dec 22, 2024
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 sequence01:21 - What's on your mind?07:37 - scripture reading09:46 - commentary21:08 - outro sequence
Lectionary commentary for the 1st Sunday of Christmas in Year C (2024)1 Samuel 2:21-25Hosts:Pastor Annemarie Hartner-CookPastor Rebecca TrulandMusic:
London Calling by Ryan AndersenFMA Podcast Suggestion by Stephan Siebertfrom the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
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-CookPastor Rebecca TrulandSpecial Guest:Pastor Timothy BrownMusic:
London Calling by Ryan AndersenFMA Podcast Suggestion by Stephan Siebertfrom the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
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 sequence01:21 - What's on your mind?08:23 - scripture reading11:47 - commentary27:13 - outro sequence
Resources for voting:ballotpedia.orgvote.orgvotesaveamerica.com
Lectionary commentary for the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (2024)Job 42:7-9Hosts:Pastor Annemarie Hartner-CookPastor Rebecca TrulandMusic:
London Calling by Ryan AndersenFMA Podcast Suggestion by Stephan Siebertfrom the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC
Sunday Oct 13, 2024
Sunday Oct 13, 2024
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 sequence01:21 - What's on your mind?06:23 - scripture reading10:54 - commentary22:19 - outro sequence
Lectionary commentary for the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (2024)Psalm 104:10-23, 25-35bHosts:Pastor Annemarie Hartner-CookPastor Rebecca TrulandMusic:
London Calling by Ryan AndersenFMA Podcast Suggestion by Stephan Siebertfrom the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Timestamps:00:01 - title sequence01:21 - What's on your mind?07:40 - scripture reading (Job)09:57 - commentary on Job20:36 - scripture reading (Amos)22:54 - commentary on Amos35:25 - outro sequence
Lectionary commentary for the 21st Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (2024)D'Angelo Wallace videoHosts:Pastor Annemarie Hartner-CookPastor Rebecca TrulandMusic:
London Calling by Ryan AndersenFMA Podcast Suggestion by Stephan Siebertfrom the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC
Monday Sep 30, 2024
Monday Sep 30, 2024
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 sequence01:21 - What's on your mind?06:14 - scripture reading11:07 - commentary 31:04 - outro sequence
Lectionary commentary for the 20th Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (2024)Hebrews 1:5-2:4Hosts:Pastor Annemarie Hartner-CookPastor Rebecca TrulandMusic:
London Calling by Ryan AndersenFMA Podcast Suggestion by Stephan Siebertfrom the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
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 sequence01:21 - What's on your mind?08:07 - scripture reading from Esther11:47 - commentary on Esther28:10 - scripture reading from Numbers33:19 - commentary on Numbers43:10 - outro sequence
Purim--a festive Jewish holiday with an ending often ignored
Lectionary commentary for the 19th Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (2024)Esther 7:7-8, 7:11-9:19 and Numbers 11:7-9, 17-23Hosts:Pastor Annemarie Hartner-CookPastor Rebecca TrulandMusic:
London Calling by Ryan AndersenFMA Podcast Suggestion by Stephan Siebertfrom the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC