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Talkingbird

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Your destination for talks given at events hosted by Mockingbird (www.mbird.com), both present and past. Subjects run the gamut from religion and theology to psychology and literature to pop culture and relationships and everything in between. Humor and grace abound.

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The first in a three part series unpacking the 10th Anniversary Edition of Mockingbird's book Law and Gospel: A Theology of Sinners (and Saints). Given at the Cathedral Church of the Advent in Birmingham, AL on August 23, 2026.

The first in a three part series unpacking the 10th Anniversary Edition of Mockingbird's book Law and Gospel: A Theology of Sinners (and Saints). Given at the Cathedral Church of the Advent in Birmingham, AL on August 16, 2026.

A talk from the 2013 Mbird NYC Conference "Good News That Never Gets Old". Property of Mockingbird Ministries, all rights reserved (www.mbird.com).

A talk from the 2013 Mbird NYC Conference "Good News That Never Gets Old". Property of Mockingbird Ministries, all rights reserved (www.mbird.com).

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Gil Kracke
Guest on the episode discussing Law and Gospel
Episode: Law and Gospel Pt 2: The Good Thing that Kills - Will McDavid and Gil Kracke
Ari Melber
Correspondent for The Nation magazine, Democratic strategist
The Nation
Episode: Stephen Colbert and the Ancient Pulpit of Satire — Ethan Richardson
Crystal Ball
Democratic strategist
Episode: Stephen Colbert and the Ancient Pulpit of Satire — Ethan Richardson
Jennifer Breheny Wallace
Author and researcher featured on mattering and related works
Episode: A Conversation on Mattering — Jennifer Breheny Wallace talks with David Zahl
Paul Zoll
Introduced as an upcoming speaker; described in bio as an intellectual romantic, a theological psychologist, and a podcast host; ordained priest for over 40 years
Episode: Getting Through What You're Going Through — Tanner Olson
Dana Smith
Poet, author of Little Prayer
Episode: Poetry 3 — Sara Kay Mooney
Paul Zahl
Speaker at Mockingbird Conference; theologian and pastor
Mockingbird/Church contexts mentioned (e.g., Cathedral Church of the Advent)
Episode: Drinks with Paul Zahl
Christine Emba
Journalist, senior fellow at AEI; author of Rethinking Sex, a Provocation
American Enterprise Institute
Episode: Modern Love (Or Lack Thereof?) — Christine Emba
Jim Gilmore
Religious leader featured as part of the devotional talk
Episode: Devotion 3 — Jim Munroe

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 93 ratings
  • Out of touch

    Out of time

    Apple Podcasts
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    mammal_
    United Statesa year ago
  • 7/16 Dev. 4 Predisposition

    John Zahl, this made me cry, good tears. Thank you. Thank God for Talkingbird, all of MBird

    and the many of you who share your gifts of grace and peace with us.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Helpseeker_
    United Statesa year ago
  • Deepest thanks

    As Episcopal priest Sarah Condon writes, Mbird Ministries has helped me remain a person of faith.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Helpseeker_
    United Statesa year ago
  • What a force!

    Paul Walker, Dave Zahl, Sarah Condon, Aaron Zimmerman, RJ, Marilu—many other brilliant theologians. Thank you Mbird in your many forms. Would that I had known ye longer! You’ve yanked me out of the cistern. So love this and your other podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Helpseeker_
    United States2 years ago
  • Sarah’s Talk

    Thank God for Sarah’s talk. I know grief changes people. I have experienced it myself and I’m so very sorry that Sarah has had to go through the loss and grief that she has gone through. I know though that God has used this experience she went through to teach us all about His love and mercy. I thank her for being willing to share her experiences and to remind us of God’s eternal care.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Pammiesioux
    United States3 years ago

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Stephen Colbert and the Ancient Pulpit of Satire — Ethan Richardson
Q: What is the difference between Stephen Colbert the person and Stephen Colbert the character, and what were the challenges in becoming the character?
There are differences but also shared background; Colbert the person and the character share roots in South Carolina and Catholic faith, but the character is a well-intentioned, high-status idiot who uses irony to illuminate power dynamics, while the real person is more reflective and self-aware, using the persona to explore and reveal truth.
Jesus Be a Neurotype — Taylor Harris with Jane Grizzle
Q: What's one way you've seen them get it right?
Taylor describes a church that offered a space for people to light candles or dip their hands in a fountain, creating an inviting, interactive atmosphere without singling out neurodivergent individuals.
Jesus Be a Neurotype — Taylor Harris with Jane Grizzle
Q: What's one way you've experienced a church or religious organization get it really wrong?
Jane shares her experience of being assessed to plant a church, where she felt forced to perform acts of ministry she wasn't called to, highlighting the need for recognition of individual differences.
Jesus Be a Neurotype — Taylor Harris with Jane Grizzle
Q: What would church look like for you and your family?
Taylor discusses her vision for an inclusive church space that allows freedom to move, manage noise levels, and be comfortable, recognizing different needs and preferences.
Justification and the Search for Enoughness
Q: Is grace not there to motivate you to be better, to do better, to do more?
Grace is not contingent on one's ability to effectively put it into practice. It exists beyond measurable outcomes and is about the deeper connections to one's worth.

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Mix of theology, spirituality, psychology, and culture with a grace-forward lens. Episodes feature sermons, talks, and conversations that weave Scripture, pastoral insight, and modern life—often balancing humor with deep reflection. Notable is a strong focus on grace in recovery, community renewal, and how faith intersects with contemporary issues like media, gender, and belonging, making it helpful for listeners seeking thoughtful, compassionate theology applied to daily life.

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