The Mockingcast

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The Mockingcast

The Mockingcast is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by RJ Heijmen, Sarah Condon and David Zahl, and 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. Audio production provided by TJ Hester.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Episode 266: Reintroducing the Mockingcast

    Recorded in front of an audience in Tyler, TX, Sarah and Dave do their best to explain the What and Why of The Mockingcast. Think of it as a rare peek behind the curtain as well as a perfect jumping on point for new listeners. Also, Sarah spills some serious tea about a presidential funeral.

    49 min

  2. OCT 7

    Episode 265: Why Me Lord?

    In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk Michelin stars, friends with money, autonomy traps, and Kristofferson's conversion. Also, Sarah and Dave gush about their favorite poet-priest-prophet-musician-TacoBellObsessive Andy Squyres. Click here to listen to The StoryMakers Podcast. Click here to read The Economist's report on The Curse of the Michelin Star. Click here to read about backfiring wellness iniatives. Click here to read Kristin Wong's article in the The NY Times about financial disparties within friendships. Click here to read James Wood's essay "The Autonomy Trap" in Plough. Click here to read Todd Brewer's "Why Does God Talk So Loud?" on Mbird. Click here to watch Kris Kristofferson relate the story behind "Why Me Lord?"

    1h 4m

  3. SEP 23

    Episode 264: Rock Bottom Has a Basement

    In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk school drop-off insanity, mindful underparenting, Silicon Valley rationalism, and anorexic recovery. Also, Sarah listens to a parking lot confession, while RJ fails to keep up. This episode is lovingly dedicated to the memory of Everett Lees. Click here to give to the Lees Family Trust. Click here to read about How School Drop-Off Became a Nightmare by Kendra Hurley. Click here to read Darby Saxbe' column in The NY Times, "Parents Should Ignore Their Children More Often." Click here to read Larry Ellison's remarks about AI Cameras Ensuring Good Behavior. Click here to read (or listen to) Ezra Klein's interview with Zadie Smith. Click here to read Lindsay Holifield's piece on Mbird, "When All Else Fails."

    1h 12m

  4. SEP 9

    Episode 263: Estrangements and Encylopedias

    In their first episode back, RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk peak loneliness, familial estrangement, and forgiven shoplifters. Also, our new logo/icon debuts, and a pair of Condons learn to surf. Click here for more information about our upcoming event in Tyler, TX (Sept 27&28) Click here to read "Why Is the Loneliness Epidemic So Hard to Cure?" in the NY Times Magazine Click here to order a copy of the Home Issue of The Mockingbird Magazine Click here to read "Why So Many People Are Going “No Contact” with Their Parents" by Anna Russell in The New Yorker Click here to read "Creation Myths" by Linden Smith in The Point Click here to read "The Gospel Isn't For Everyone (But It Is For You)" by Sam Bush on Mockingbird

    1h 7m

  5. JUN 20

    Bonus Episode: "Faith" from The Brothers Zahl

    For Mockingcasters looking for something to listen to while the gang is on hiatus this summer, look no further! We hope you enjoy the first episode of the new season of Mbird's The Brothers Zahl podcast, "Faith". Click here to subscribe or listen to more episodes on Spotify Click here to subscribe or listen to more episodes on Apple Click here to visit the The Brothers Zahl landing page on Fireside Click here to peruse the recommendations and references included in the episode

    1h 28m

  6. JUN 3

    Episode 261: What Am I Gonna Do About the Demons?

    In their last episode before the summer hiatus, RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk wedding snobbery, tearjerker movies, and secular exorcisms. The gang wish listeners a fruitful unburdening these next few months! If you feel so led, visit www.mbird.com/support to respond to the opening appeal. Click here to read Francesca Carington's article in the The Guardian, "Why Are We So Snobby About Other People's Weddings?" Click here to read Heather Havrilesky's plea in the NY Times to "Bring Back the Tear-Jerker!" Click here to read the head-spinning review of Rober Falconer's The Others Within Us on Astral Codex Ten Click here to listen to Andrew Root's talk from the NYC Mbird Conference Click here to read Elizabeth Callen's Infinite Grace on Mbird Season 3 of The Brothers Zahl kicks off on Monday June 10th! Click here to subscribe.

    1h 3m

  7. MAY 20

    Episode 260: I Don't Know If I Should Say This

    In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk weight loss drugs, hypochondria, and the hound of heaven. Also, Sarah attends a pool party while Dave fesses up to his inner Christian Scientist. Click here to listen to the recordings of our recent NYC Conference. Click here to watch Jerry Seinfeld's commencement address at Duke. Click here to read "So Was Body Positivity a Big Lie?" by Samhita Mukhopadhyay in The Cut. Click here to read Meghan O'Rourke's "Hypochondria Never Dies" in The Atlantic. Click here to read "Found By the Hound of Heaven" by Lindsay Holifield on Mbird.

    1h 5m

  8. MAY 1

    Episode 259: Last Chopper Out of Vietnam

    Recorded live in front of the audience at Mockingbird's annual conference in NYC, RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk quarter-life crises, parental control, dating types, and the relief of not being God. Also, Dave and RJ finally figure out who won. Click here to read The New Quarter-Life Crisis by Maggie Mertens in The Atlantic. Click here to Kathryn Jezer-Morton's piece on "Parenting Through Control Issues" for The Cut. Click here to read The One Big Thing You Can Do for Your Kids by Arthur Brooks. Click here to read Lillian Fishman's advice column for The Point, asking Can We Ever Trust Ourselves? Click here to read Seven Words That Sum Up the Entire Bible by Anthony Robinson on Mbird.

    59 min
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About

The Mockingcast is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by RJ Heijmen, Sarah Condon and David Zahl, and 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. Audio production provided by TJ Hester.

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  • Creator
    Mockingbird
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
  • Episodes
    266
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Mockingbird Ministries
  • Show Website
    The Mockingcast

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