Mind the Gap: Lectionary Commentary

All the texts for this week confront us with how we relate to those whom we consider "outs... more

This is the only time Habakkuk shows up in the lectionary, so let's talk about this minor ... more

Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 10:45 - reading from Jerem... more

Human violence and ecological suffering are linked in this gap from the prophet Jeremiah. ... more

Folks looking for commentary on today's gap can also check out Episode 34, the 2nd Sunday ... more

As Lutheran preachers, the cross is central to our preaching and teaching. We think some o... more

The gospel lesson for this Sunday is a doozy, and this gap in the semi-continuous psalm al... more

Lectionary commentary for the 9th Sunday after Pentecost in Year C (2025) Hosts: Pastor An... more

This is the only Sunday in the lectionary cycle with a reading from Ecclesiastes, folks, s... more

In this gap, Jesus helps us with interpreting Hebrew scriptures. The gap also encourages u... more

These sure are unprecedented times... Welcome to our first-ever FOUR GAP EPISODE. Timestam... more

Ecumenism and messiness in the midst of faithfulness--join us in talking about the Trinity... more

In which we discuss the copyright practices of the ancient Levant and also talk about why ... more

Sometimes measurements are not about comparison, but about celebration. Revelation can be ... more

There has been an occasion or two during the course of this project where we have recorded... more

God's steadfast love endures forever, and we steadfastly cling to the promise of the resur... more

Affliction. Expectations. Trouble. It might be the third year in a row we've talked about ... more

Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 05:12 - scripture reading ... more

With no gaps in the upcoming Sunday's readings, we have an exciting interview to share wit... more

Hmmm, some old patterns are showing up again with this gap. Plus, we get to play with ligh... more

Did you know that Sundays don't count in the 40 days of Lent? Listen to our latest episode... more

This episode marks the second anniversary of Mind the Gap! We talk about wildfires and cli... more

It's a double text episode! We talk forgiveness and reconciliation in the Joseph narrative... more

Discernment of God's Word happens in a community, not in isolation! We also wonder: what i... more

Although many churches will be doing a service of lessons and carols this weekend, the gap... more

The assigned readings for Advent in Year C have a lack of gaps, so we've invited special g... more

Friendship, reconciliation, and Reformation... All that and more in this week's episode of... more

The beauty of creation is a way to talk about experiences of the divine around us even for... more

Timestamps: 00:01 - title sequence 01:21 - What's on your mind? 07:40 - scripture reading ... more