Mind the Gap: Lectionary Commentary

Ep. 65: Third Sunday after Epiphany in Year C (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

Ep. 64: First Sunday of Christmas in Year C (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 The assigned lessons also emphasize that what we wear and how we look are always superseded by our identities as children of God.Timestamps:00:01 - title sequence01:21 - What's on your mind?07:37 - scripture reading09:46 - commentary21:08 - outro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

Ep. 63: SPECIAL EDITION VOL. 4 (Expanded Advent)

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

Ep. 62: Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (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

Ep. 61: Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (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

Ep. 60: Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (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

Ep. 59: Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (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

Ep. 58: Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost in year B (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

Ep. 57: Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (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

Ep. 56: Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (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