The Mockingpulpit
by Mockingbird
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About this podcast
The Mockingpulpit is a podcast made up of sermons from various preachers. Such preachers include: David Zahl, Aaron Zimmerman, Ryan Alvey, RJ Heijmen, John Zahl, Jacob Smith, John Newton, Sarah Condon, Jordan Griesbeck, Sam Bush, Will Ryan, and more. It is brought to you by Mockingbird Ministries, an organization which seeks to connect the Christian faith with the realities of everyday life in fresh and down-to-earth ways. You can find out more about Mockingbird at www.mbird.com.
Episodes
The newest 50 of 1,784 episodes
- "That is What We Are" - Aaron Zimmerman · 16 minCheck out St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Waco, TX, where Aaron serves as Rector.
- "Falling Short" - Sam Bush · 14 minCheck out Christ Episcopal Church, Charlottesville, where Sam serves as Associate Rector.
- "Unfinished Does Not Mean Failed" — John Newton · 17 minCheck out St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Austin, TX, where John serves as Rector.
- "The Devil: His Time is Short" — Charleston Wilson · 12 minCheck out Church of the Redeemer, Sarasota, where Charleston serves as Rector.
- "Longing for Certainty" — Amanda McMillen · 13 minCheck out Christ Church, Charlottesville, VA, where Amanda serves as Associate Rector.
- "Trophy Case: Stallone, Sorkin, Rock” - Aaron Zimmerman · 23 minCheck out St. Alban's Episcopal Church, Waco, where Aaron serves as Rector.
- "Test and Quarrel" — Ann Fraser · 10 minCheck out St. Mark's Episcopal Church, San Antonio, where Ann serves as Vice Rector.
- "Murder Mystery of God" — Ryan Alvey · 22 minCheck out St. Michael's Bloomington, MN, where Ryan serves as Pastor.
- "Wherever You Go, There You Are" — John Zahl · 14 minCheck out St. Matthew's, Bedford, where John serves as Rector.
- "God Doesn't Care About Your Resume" — R-J Heijmen · 17 minCheck out Holy Trinity, WPB, where R-J serves as Rector.
- "Ricky Bobby Was Wrong" — Caroline Devitt · 11 minCheck out St. John's, Tampa, where Caroline serves as Priest Associate for Evangelism & Communications.
- "Hypocrites Anonymous" — David Zahl · 14 minCheck out Christ Episcopal Church, Charlottesville, where David serves on staff.
- "God’s Economy of Grace" — Will Ryan · 17 minCheck out Fulton First Christian Church, MO, where Will serves as Senior Minister.
- "Never is Night Again" — Ethan Magness · 29 minCheck out Grace Anglican Church, PA, where Ethan serves as Pastor.
- "Wanting Another Life" — Ryan Alvey · 18 minCheck out St. Michael's Bloomington, MN, where Ryan serves as Pastor. (Also, where we are hosting our Fall Mockingbird conference, October 2-3. Registration now open!)
- "Claire Ambler" — Paul Zahl · 18 minCheck out Advent, Birmingham, where Paul preached this past Sunday.
- "Take Up Your Cross" — Sarah Hinlicky Wilson · 17 minCheck out Christ Lutheran Church, where Sarah serves as Pastor.
- "Lord, Save Me" — Caroline Devitt · 14 minCheck out St. John's, Tampa, where Caroline serves as Priest Associate for Evangelism & Communications.
- "The Unfinished Cathedral" - John Newton · 19 minCheck out St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Austin, TX, where John serves as Rector.
- "Hands Off Pays Off” - David Zahl · 16 minCheck out Christ Episcopal Church, Charlottesville, where David serves on staff.
- "The Past isn’t Dead (But Neither is Jesus)” - Sam Bush · 14 minCheck out Christ Church, C-ville, where Sam serves as Associate Rector.
- "Two Kinds of Righteousness...The Distinction Matters" - Jacob Smith · 22 minCheck out Calvary-St. George's, NYC, where Jacob serves as Rector.
- "The Abyss of Faith" - Jordan Griesbeck · 12 minCheck out Church of the Incarnation, Dallas, where Jordan serves as Interim Vice Rector.
- "When We Don't Bring Snacks" - Will McDavid · 14 minCheck out Christ Episcopal Church, Charlottesville, where Will preached this past Sunday, August 2, 2026.
- "The God of Abundance" - Julia Daniel · 16 minCheck out St. Alban's Episcopal Church, Waco, TX, where Julia serves as a postulant for holy orders in the Diocese of Texas.
- "The Generous Farmer" - Will Ryan · 17 minCheck out Fulton First Christian Church, where Will serves as Senior Minister.
- “The Waiting Room” - Marilu Thomas · 14 minCheck out Christ Episcopal Church, Charlottesville, where Marilu serves as a Priest Associate.
- "The Complete Gospel" - Connor Gwin · 11 minCheck out Christ Church, Charlotte, where Connor serves as Associate Rector.
- "Listen to This" - Caroline Devitt · 13 minCheck out St. John's, Tampa, where Caroline serves as Priest Associate for Evangelism & Communications.
- "The Pillars But Also the Dynamite" - David Zahl · 19 minCheck out Christ Episcopal Church in Charlottesville, where David serves on staff.
- "The Offspring of Adam" - David Zahl · 18 minCheck out Christ the King, Alexandria, where David preached as a guest on Father's Day.
- "The Verdict Is In" - John Newton · 20 minCheck out St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Austin, TX, where John serves as Rector.
- “Is There a Doctor in the House?” - Sam Bush · 13 minCheck out Christ Episcopal Church, Charlottesville, where Sam serves as Associate Rector.
- "He says, 'Follow Me'" - Will Ryan · 13 minCheck out Fulton First Christian Church, where Will serves as Senior Minister.
- "The Ache for Eden" - Will Fagan · 14 minCheck out Cathedral Church of the Advent in Birmingham, AL, where Will serves as Director of Parish Life and Evangelism.
- “Breathed into Life” - Jonathan Adams · 15 minCheck out Trinity Episcopal Church in Upperville, VA, where Jonathan serves as Rector.
- "Episcopalians Don't Know What to Do With the Holy Spirit" -Connor Gwin · 9 minCheck out Christ Church, Charlotte, where Connor serves as Associate Rector.
- "Kentucky Rain" - Paul Zahl · 11 min
- “What Are You Looking At?” -Aaron Zimmerman · 17 minCheck out St. Alban's Episcopal Church, Waco, TX, where Aaron serves as Rector.
- "God is So Very Fond of You" - John Newton · 16 minCheck out St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Austin, TX, where John serves as Rector.
- "Refugee in the Hand of God" - Jonathan Adams · 14 minCheck out Trinity Episcopal Church in Upperville, VA, where Jonathan serves as Rector.
- "Recognizing the Voice" - Will Ryan · 18 minCheck out Fulton First Christian Church, Fulton, MO, where Will serves as Senior Minister.
- “Stephen Puts the Shotgun Down” - David Zahl · 16 minCheck out Christ Episcopal Church, Charlottesville, where David serves on staff.
- “The Voice of the Comfortable Word” - Paul Walker · 17 minCheck out Christ Church, Charlottesville, where Paul serves as Rector.
- "Where is Emmaus?" - Jordan Griesbeck · 13 minCheck out the Church of the Incaranation, Dallas, where Jordan serves as Assistant Rector.
- "Fear and Joy" - Ryan Alvey · 20 minCheck out St. Michael's Bloomington, MN, where Ryan serves as Pastor. (Also, where we are hosting our Fall Mockingbird conference, October 2-3. Registration now open!)
- “In the Midst of Death We Are in Life” - Paul Walker · 12 minCheck out Christ Episcopal Church, Charlottesville, where Paul serves as Rector.
