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Mind the Gap: Lectionary Commentary

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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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  1. Ep. 95: Ash Wednesday (2026)

    Whether you listened once, or you downloaded every episode, thank you so much for being part of this project. Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 14:20 - reading from Joel 17:56 - commentary for Joel 29:58 - reading from Matthew 33:10 - commentary for Matthew 52:27 -...

  2. Ep. 94: Third Sunday after Epiphany in Year A (2026)

    We begin today's episode with an important announcement about the podcast, and then we continue to discuss what "confidence" means in our life of faith, how to respond to situations of violence and tension, and what some of the overall things we've learned about scripture and preaching from this...

  3. Ep. 93: Advent 4A (2025)

    Having our walls crumble, our defenses lowered, our vulnerabilities exposed--these things can hurt and be scary. But how might they be opening us to blessing others and receiving blessings in return? Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 07:53 - reading the Psalm 10:25 -...

  4. Ep. 92: Advent 2A (2025)

    The psalm for this week has an interesting lectionary history, and the gap verses contain an important fulcrum for its meaning. Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 05:45 - reading the Psalm 08:37 - commentary 30:59 - outro sequence Lectionary commentary for 2nd Sunday…

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  5. Ep. 91: Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost in Year C (2025)

    These two readings couldn't be more tonally different, but we still found it helpful to remember the poetic elements of the psalms and the original context of the New Testament epistles. Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 07:31 - reading the Psalm 10:28 - commentary...

  6. Ep. 90: 21st Sunday after Pentecost and All Saints Sunday in Year C (2025)

    'Tis the season... for apocalyptic readings. Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 06:16 - reading the Daniel text 10:25 - commentary on Daniel 21:54 - reading the 2 Thessalonians text 24:23 - commentary on 2 Thessalonians 35:25 - outro sequence Lectionary commentary for...

  7. Ep. 89: Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost in Year C (2025)

    The texts for Reformation Sunday don't have any gaps... but the texts for the 20th Sunday after Pentecost do! If you need a break from the same readings year after year of Reformations, consider giving the other passages a try. We found solid connections and possibilities for Reformation Sunday...

  8. Ep. 88: Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost in Year C (2025)

    All the texts for this week confront us with how we relate to those whom we consider "outsiders" or even "enemies." Perseverance, undeserved mercy, and stubborn hope show up as themes. Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 06:04 - reading the Jeremiah text 08:02 -...

  9. Ep. 87: Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost in Year C (2025)

    This is the only time Habakkuk shows up in the lectionary, so let's talk about this minor prophet! Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 07:49 - reading the text 11:48 - commentary 26:29 - outro sequence Lectionary commentary for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost in Year C...

  10. Ep. 86: Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost in Year C (2025)

    Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 10:45 - reading from Jeremiah 14:17 - Jeremiah commentary 25:48 - reading from the Psalms 28:06 - Psalm commentary 37:12 - reading from Amos 39:00 - Amos commentary 01:04:57 - outro sequence Lectionary commentary for the 16th Sunday...

  11. Ep. 85: Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost in Year C (2025)

    Human violence and ecological suffering are linked in this gap from the prophet Jeremiah. We use it to talk about some basic reflection questions that are helpful for any kind of biblical exegesis: What does it tell us about the character of God? The character of humanity? What does it feel like...

  12. Ep. 84: Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost in Year C (2025)

    Folks looking for commentary on today's gap can also check out Episode 34, the 2nd Sunday after Epiphany in Year B (2024). BUT, we found several different directions for liturgy and preaching this time around, so we hope you'll join our conversation! Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 -...

  13. Ep. 83: Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost in Year C (2025)

    As Lutheran preachers, the cross is central to our preaching and teaching. We think some of the gaps this week actually help us do that. We hope everyone has a safe Labor Day weekend--let us give thanks for the blood shed by our ancestors in the workers' rights movement. Timestamps: 00:01 - title...

  14. Ep. 82: Tenth Sunday after Pentecost in Year C (2025)

    The gospel lesson for this Sunday is a doozy, and this gap in the semi-continuous psalm also has difficult themes. These passages ask us to confront the depth of our sin and brokenness--how do we find God's mercy and hope within them, too? Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your...

  15. Ep. 81: Ninth Sunday after Pentecost in Year C (2025)

    Lectionary commentary for the 9th Sunday after Pentecost in Year C (2025) Hosts: Pastor Annemarie Hartner-Cook Pastor Rebecca Truland Music: London Calling by Ryan Andersen FMA Podcast Suggestion by Stephan Siebert from the Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC

  16. Ep. 80: Eighth Sunday after Pentecost in Year C (2025)

    This is the only Sunday in the lectionary cycle with a reading from Ecclesiastes, folks, so let's get mystical! We're thrilled to have guest Sally Messner discussing these gaps with us. Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 12:41 - reading the scripture 19:35…

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  17. Ep. 79: Fourth Sunday after Pentecost in Year C (2025)

    In this gap, Jesus helps us with interpreting Hebrew scriptures. The gap also encourages us to rethink our "us vs them" mentalities, and it provides an image of repentance that leaves space for grief. Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 08:55 - reading the scripture...

  18. Ep. 78: Third Sunday after Pentecost in Year C (2025)

    These sure are unprecedented times... Welcome to our first-ever FOUR GAP EPISODE. Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 10:23 - reading from 2 Kings 12:54 - commentary on 2 Kings 20:31 - reading from Psalm 77 22:48 - commentary on Psalm 77 33:09 - reading from 1 Kings...

  19. Ep. 77: Holy Trinity Sunday (2025)

    Ecumenism and messiness in the midst of faithfulness--join us in talking about the Trinity through the lens of Wisdom. Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 10:14 - scripture reading 14:06 - commentary 40:18 - outro sequence Lectionary commentary for Holy Trinity Sunday…

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  20. Ep. 76: Easter 7C (2025)

    In which we discuss the copyright practices of the ancient Levant and also talk about why it is harmful to try to build hierarchies of sin. Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 06:59 - scripture reading 09:18 - commentary 28:47 - outro sequence Lectionary commentary for...

  21. Ep. 75: Easter 6C (2025)

    Sometimes measurements are not about comparison, but about celebration. Revelation can be a difficult book to study let alone preach from, but this gap ended up being a really spiritual experience for both of us. Join us as we talk about dozens of dozens and the childlike wonder of the New...

  22. Ep. 74: Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (2024)

    There has been an occasion or two during the course of this project where we have recorded an episode and then simply been unable to do all the work necessary to publish it before the Sunday of the readings. Since there are currently no gaps in the lectionary until the 6th Sunday of Easter, today...

  23. Ep. 73: Easter Sunday (2025)

    God's steadfast love endures forever, and we steadfastly cling to the promise of the resurrection. Blessings to all the preachers heading into Holy Week. You've got this. Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 05:44 - scripture reading 08:45 - commentary 25:40 - outro...

  24. Ep. 72: Maundy Thursday (2025)

    Affliction. Expectations. Trouble. It might be the third year in a row we've talked about these gaps, but the Holy Spirit is always bringing up new perspectives for us. We found some really fruitful directions for Maundy Thursday sermons, not to mention getting to talk about preaching choices for...

  25. Ep. 71: Lent 4C (2025)

    Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 05:12 - scripture reading 10:05 - commentary 27:03 - outro sequence Lectionary commentary for Lent 4C (2025) Luke 15:4-11a Hosts: Pastor Annemarie Hartner-Cook Pastor Rebecca Truland Music: London Calling by Ryan Andersen FMA Podcast...

  26. Ep. 70: SPECIAL EDITION VOL. 5 (Youth Interview)

    With no gaps in the upcoming Sunday's readings, we have an exciting interview to share with everyone. Please join us as we talk with Sam Cook, a 13-year-old, about Sam's experiences being a young person at church. Hosts: Pastor Annemarie Hartner-Cook Pastor Rebecca Truland Special Guest: Sam Cook...

  27. Ep. 69: Lent 2C (2025)

    Hmmm, some old patterns are showing up again with this gap. Plus, we get to play with light/dark imagery! Want to learn more about the NRSVue? Friendship Press Interview with the Christian Century Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 07:43 - scripture reading 11:09 -...

  28. Ep. 68: Lent 1C (2025)

    Did you know that Sundays don't count in the 40 days of Lent? Listen to our latest episode for details on the role of Sundays in this season of penitence, discussion about favorite hymns, and what it takes to get to the "so what?" of our traditions. Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21…

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  29. Ep. 67: Ash Wednesday (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 sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 08:37 - Joel scripture reading 12:25 - Joel commentary 24:21 - Matthew...

  30. Ep. 66: Seventh Sunday after Epiphany in Year C (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...

  31. 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 sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 07:37 - scripture reading 11:02 - commentary 31:12 - outro sequence...

  32. 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...

  33. 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…

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  34. 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 sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 08:23 -...

  35. 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....

  36. Ep. 60: Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (2024)

    Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 07:40 - scripture reading (Job) 09:57 - commentary on Job 20:36 - scripture reading (Amos) 22:54 - commentary on Amos 35:25 - outro sequence Lectionary commentary for the 21st Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (2024) D'Angelo Wallace...

  37. 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 sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 06:14 - scripture reading...

  38. 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…

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  39. 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 sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 06:57 - scripture reading from Wisdom 11:13 - commentary...

  40. 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 sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 05:51 - scripture reading 09:18 - commentary 24:31 - outro sequence...

  41. Ep. 55: Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (2024)

    It's our first-ever triple gap episode! Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 05:35 - scripture reading from Deuteronomy 08:04 - commentary for Deuteronomy 16:11 - scripture reading from Psalms 18:08 - commentary for Psalms 21:19 - scripture reading from Mark 24:49 -...

  42. Ep. 54: Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (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 sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 07:19 - scripture reading from 1 Kings 12:22 -...

  43. Ep. 53: Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (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 sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 07:05 - commentary 22:40 - outro sequence Lectionary…

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  44. Ep. 52: Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (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...

  45. Ep. 51: Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (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 sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 08:35 - reading the scripture 11:40 - commentary 28:44 - outro sequence Lectionary commentary for...

  46. Ep. 50: Ninth Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (2024)

    Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 06:55 - reading the text 10:48 - commentary 27:36 - outro sequence Lectionary commentary for the 9th Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (2024) Mark 6:35-52 Hosts: Pastor Annemarie Hartner-Cook Pastor Rebecca Truland Music: London…

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  47. Ep. 49: Eighth Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (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 video Why Michal Despised David, by Dr. Wil Gafney Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind?...

  48. Ep. 48: Seventh Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (2024)

    Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 05:49 - reading the text 08:18 - commentary 28:27 - outro sequence 29:22 - special guest tease Lectionary commentary for the 7th Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (2024) 2 Samuel 5:6-8 Hosts: Pastor Annemarie Hartner-Cook Pastor…

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  49. Ep. 47: Sixth Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (2024)

    Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 06:17 - reading the text from Wisdom 11:01 - commentary for Wisdom 21:42 - reading the text from 2 Samuel 26:37 - commentary for 2 Samuel 34:25 - outro sequence Lectionary commentary for the 6th Sunday after Pentecost in Year B…

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  50. Ep. 46: Fifth Sunday after Pentecost in Year B (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 sequence 01:21 - What's…

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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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