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
Monday Sep 16, 2024
Monday Sep 16, 2024
See how we disagree with one another in a way that is respectful and productive? Very mindful. Very demure. Honestly, this might be the most fun we've had recording an episode. Timestamps:00:01 - title sequence01:21 - What's on your mind?06:57 - scripture reading from Wisdom11:13 - commentary on Wisdom25:37 - scripture reading from James28:17 - commentary on James44:13 - outro sequenceLectionary commentary for the 18th Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (2024)Wisdom of Solomon 2:2-11 and James 4:4-6Hosts:Pastor Annemarie Hartner-CookPastor Rebecca TrulandMusic:
London Calling by Ryan AndersenFMA Podcast Suggestion by Stephan Siebertfrom the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC
Sunday Sep 01, 2024
Sunday Sep 01, 2024
What are modern proverbs that we probably have all heard but don't think of as such? Where does wisdom come from? What cultural wisdoms have we grown beyond?Timestamps:00:01 - title sequence01:21 - What's on your mind?05:51 - scripture reading09:18 - commentary24:31 - outro sequenceLectionary commentary for the 16th Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (2024)Proverbs 22: 3-7, 10-21Hosts:Pastor Annemarie Hartner-CookPastor Rebecca TrulandMusic:
London Calling by Ryan AndersenFMA Podcast Suggestion by Stephan Siebertfrom the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC
Monday Aug 26, 2024
Monday Aug 26, 2024
It's our first-ever triple gap episode!Timestamps:00:01 - title sequence01:21 - What's on your mind?05:35 - scripture reading from Deuteronomy08:04 - commentary for Deuteronomy16:11 - scripture reading from Psalms18:08 - commentary for Psalms21:19 - scripture reading from Mark24:49 - commentary for Mark33:50 - outro sequenceLectionary commentary for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (2024)Deuteronomy 4:3-5 and Psalm 45:3-5 and Mark 7:9-13, 17-20Hosts:Pastor Annemarie Hartner-CookPastor Rebecca TrulandMusic:
London Calling by Ryan AndersenFMA Podcast Suggestion by Stephan Siebertfrom the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC
Monday Aug 19, 2024
Monday Aug 19, 2024
It's a double scripture week, folks! We'll dig into patterns for prayer, question where God dwells, and wrestle with the difference between salvation history and salvation memory.Timestamps:00:01 - title sequence01:21 - What's on your mind?07:19 - scripture reading from 1 Kings12:22 - commentary for 1 Kings25:50 - scripture reading from Joshua30:08 - commentary for Joshua44:20 - outro sequenceLectionary commentary for the 14th Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (2024)1 Kings 8:31-40 and Joshua 24:2b-13Hosts:Pastor Annemarie Hartner-CookPastor Rebecca TrulandMusic:
London Calling by Ryan AndersenFMA Podcast Suggestion by Stephan Siebertfrom the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
Scripture is playing the Game of Thrones in this week's gap! Scripture reveals humanity's distorted relationship with power and God's merciful relationship with humanity. Timestamps:00:01 - title sequence01:21 - What's on your mind?07:05 - commentary22:40 - outro sequenceLectionary commentary for the 13th Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (2024)1 Kings 2:13-3:2Hosts:Pastor Annemarie Hartner-CookPastor Rebecca TrulandMusic:
London Calling by Ryan AndersenFMA Podcast Suggestion by Stephan Siebertfrom the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC
Sunday Aug 04, 2024
Sunday Aug 04, 2024
We are so excited to be joined by Rev. Dr. Karoline Lewis for a discussion of John's gospel. This gap gives us an opportunity to talk about the Bread of Life discourse in the context of the fourth gospel as a whole, including what it can say to us about belief, betrayal, and Christ's promise that he will never cast us away.Timestamps:00:01 - title sequence01:21 - What's on your mind?09:56 - reading the scripture12:44 - commentary34:10 - outro sequenceLectionary commentary for the 12th Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (2024)John 6:36-40Hosts:Pastor Annemarie Hartner-CookPastor Rebecca TrulandSpecial Guest:Rev. Dr. Karoline LewisMusic:
London Calling by Ryan AndersenFMA Podcast Suggestion by Stephan Siebertfrom the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Tuesday Jul 30, 2024
Biblical triangulation, command to rest, manna from heaven, and how we reconcile food insecurity with the abundance of God's creation. Timestamps:00:01 - title sequence01:21 - What's on your mind?08:35 - reading the scripture11:40 - commentary28:44 - outro sequenceLectionary commentary for the 11th Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (2024)Exodus 16:5-8Hosts:Pastor Annemarie Hartner-CookPastor Rebecca TrulandMusic:
London Calling by Ryan AndersenFMA Podcast Suggestion by Stephan Siebertfrom the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC
Monday Jul 15, 2024
Monday Jul 15, 2024
Timestamps:00:01 - title sequence01:21 - What's on your mind?06:55 - reading the text10:48 - commentary27:36 - outro sequenceLectionary commentary for the 9th Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (2024)Mark 6:35-52Hosts:Pastor Annemarie Hartner-CookPastor Rebecca TrulandMusic:
London Calling by Ryan AndersenFMA Podcast Suggestion by Stephan Siebertfrom the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC
Sunday Jul 07, 2024
Sunday Jul 07, 2024
Power, creativity, agency... there's a lot going on in this story, and strong links to some of the other readings for the day! Links referenced in the episode:Stephen Colbert dance videoWhy Michal Despised David, by Dr. Wil GafneyTimestamps:00:01 - title sequence01:21 - What's on your mind?08:30 - reading the text12:34 - commentary33:27 - outro sequence34:20 - special guest teaseLectionary commentary for the 8th Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (2024)2 Samuel 6:6-12aHosts:Pastor Annemarie Hartner-CookPastor Rebecca TrulandMusic:
London Calling by Ryan AndersenFMA Podcast Suggestion by Stephan Siebertfrom the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Monday Jul 01, 2024
Timestamps:00:01 - title sequence01:21 - What's on your mind?05:49 - reading the text08:18 - commentary28:27 - outro sequence29:22 - special guest teaseLectionary commentary for the 7th Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (2024)2 Samuel 5:6-8Hosts:Pastor Annemarie Hartner-CookPastor Rebecca TrulandMusic:
London Calling by Ryan AndersenFMA Podcast Suggestion by Stephan Siebertfrom the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC