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
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
Timestamps:00:01 - title sequence01:21 - What's on your mind?06:17 - reading the text from Wisdom11:01 - commentary for Wisdom21:42 - reading the text from 2 Samuel26:37 - commentary for 2 Samuel34:25 - outro sequenceLectionary commentary for the 6th Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (2024)Wisdom 1:16-2:22 and 2 Samuel 1:2-16Hosts:Pastor Annemarie Hartner-CookPastor Rebecca TrulandMusic:
London Calling by Ryan AndersenFMA Podcast Suggestion by Stephan Siebertfrom the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC
Monday Jun 17, 2024
Monday Jun 17, 2024
David and Goliath, and David and Jonathan--these two pairs are the most famous connections of King David's life, and this week we get to spend time thinking about their similarities and differences, and why the way we tell their stories matters.Timestamps:00:01 - title sequence01:21 - What's on your mind?08:25 - reading the text09:45 - commentary25:05 - outro sequenceLectionary commentary for the 5th Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (2024)1 Samuel 17:1-18:16Hosts:Pastor Annemarie Hartner-CookPastor Rebecca TrulandMusic:
London Calling by Ryan AndersenFMA Podcast Suggestion by Stephan Siebertfrom the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC
Sunday Jun 09, 2024
Sunday Jun 09, 2024
As always, we love spending time with the psalms! This one made us think about sabbath and racial justice, and how those two things can be connected in surprising ways!To view the document about dismantling racism referenced toward the end of the episode, please click here.Timestamps:00:01 - title sequence01:21 - What's on your mind?06:46 - reading the text08:59 - commentary23:33 - outro sequenceLectionary commentary for the 4th Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (2024)Psalm 92:5-11Hosts:Pastor Annemarie Hartner-CookPastor Rebecca TrulandMusic:
London Calling by Ryan AndersenFMA Podcast Suggestion by Stephan Siebertfrom the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC
Sunday Jun 02, 2024
Sunday Jun 02, 2024
This gap is several chapters long making it difficult to cover everything, but it contains evergreen questions about the problems of choosing political leaders. We also spend some time reflecting on what it means to be anointed. Timestamps:00:01 - title sequence01:21 - What's on your mind?06:40 - reading the text09:53 - commentary26:39 - outro sequenceLectionary commentary for the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (2024)1 Samuel 8:21-11:13Hosts:Pastor Annemarie Hartner-CookPastor Rebecca TrulandMusic:
London Calling by Ryan AndersenFMA Podcast Suggestion by Stephan Siebertfrom the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC
Friday May 17, 2024
Friday May 17, 2024
On Pentecost Sunday, it's also important to talk about why we need the Holy Spirit, our Advocate, and we think the gap text here helps us do that. Stick around for the end of the episode where we go on a tangent about translation and gender. Timestamps:00:01 - title sequence01:21 - What's on your mind?09:00 - reading the text11:45 - commentary25:52 - outro sequence26:47 - tangentLectionary commentary for Pentecost in Year B (2024)John 16:1-4aHosts:Pastor Annemarie Hartner-CookPastor Rebecca TrulandMusic:
London Calling by Ryan AndersenFMA Podcast Suggestion by Stephan Siebertfrom the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC
Monday May 06, 2024
Monday May 06, 2024
Similar to Maundy Thursday's gap, the verses for this week shorten the time we spend with Judas and his experience of Jesus' ministry. Join us for a conversation about how and why Christians should spend time with Judas' story and what--if any--connections it might have for Mother's Day.Timestamps:00:01 - title sequence01:21 - What's on your mind?05:15 - reading the text7:32 - commentary25:01 - outro sequenceLectionary commentary for Easter 7B (2024)Acts 1:18-20Hosts:Pastor Annemarie Hartner-CookPastor Rebecca TrulandMusic:
London Calling by Ryan AndersenFMA Podcast Suggestion by Stephan Siebertfrom the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
Sunday School songs, jingle bells, St. John Chrysostom... Easter Sunday can feel like a high-pressure event, but we want to remind all our preachers and lay folks that it's not about what we do, it's about what God has done for us! Christ is risen. Alleluia!Timestamps:00:01 - title sequence01:21 - What's on your mind?07:43 - reading the text10:50 - commentary25:55 - outro sequenceLectionary commentary for Easter Sunday (2024)Psalm 118:3-13Hosts:Pastor Annemarie Hartner-CookPastor Rebecca TrulandMusic:
London Calling by Ryan AndersenFMA Podcast Suggestion by Stephan Siebertfrom the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Timestamps:00:01 - title sequence01:21 - What's on your mind?06:40 - reading the Psalm09:03 - commentary19:12 - reading the gospel24:36 - commentary36:07 - outro sequenceLectionary commentary for Maundy Thursday (2024)Psalm 116:3-11 and John 13:18-31aHosts:Pastor Annemarie Hartner-CookPastor Rebecca TrulandMusic:
London Calling by Ryan AndersenFMA Podcast Suggestion by Stephan Siebertfrom the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
In which Annemarie reminds us that the Magnificat is important to sing all year long and we talk about how we need to be reminded of God's deliverance over and over and over again.
Timestamps:00:01 - title sequence01:21 - What's on your mind?07:02 - reading the text9:45 - commentary23:07 - outro sequenceLectionary commentary for Lent 4B (2024)Psalm 107:4-16Hosts: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 23, 2024
Friday Feb 23, 2024
This week's episode discusses gender justice, including the death of a nonbinary child, and conflict in the Holy Land. If either of those topics are not something you are prepared to listen to today, please either come back another time or check out some of our other content. Take care of yourselves, share God's love and justice with the world, and have a blessed Lent.
Timestamps:00:01 - title sequence01:38 - What's on your mind?07:30 - reading the text10:46 - commentary26:17 - outro sequenceLectionary commentary for Lent 2B (2024)Genesis 17:8-14Hosts:Pastor Annemarie Hartner-CookPastor Rebecca TrulandMusic:
London Calling by Ryan AndersenFMA Podcast Suggestion by Stephan Siebertfrom the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC