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
Aug 26, 2024
Aug 26, 2024
34 min
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
Aug 19, 2024
Aug 19, 2024
45 min
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
Aug 13, 2024
Aug 13, 2024
23 min
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
Aug 4, 2024
Aug 4, 2024
44 min
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
Jul 30, 2024
Jul 30, 2024
29 min
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
Jul 15, 2024
Jul 15, 2024
28 min
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
Jul 7, 2024
Jul 7, 2024
35 min
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
Jul 1, 2024
Jul 1, 2024
30 min
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
Jun 26, 2024
Jun 26, 2024
35 min
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
Jun 17, 2024
Jun 17, 2024
26 min
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