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The Mockingcast

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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. Video production by Chad Blevins.

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In their season finale, RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk Costco skaters, commodified religion, and the God who isn't supposed-to-be. Also, Dave doubles down on hotdogmaxxing while Sarah's remembers jncos.

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In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk forced cheeriness, prediction addiction, satisficing breakthroughs, and the grammar of grace. Also, Sarah visits the mothership while Dave maximizes hot dogs.

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In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk casinofication, sketch comedy, main character energy, and self-transcendence. Also, RJ yearns to be too small to fail, while Sarah learns her son used to be a light bulb.

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In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk underachieving parents, hype aversion, and the impassability of God. Also, Dave reconsiders Iron Maiden while Sarah has a run-in at the farmer's market.

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Recent Guests

Nadia Bolz-Weber
Preacher, commentator on Trinity Sunday sermon referenced in episode
Episode: Episode 296: The Curb That the Builders Rejected
Jennifer Breheny Wallace
Author and speaker featured in NY Conference promo; author of Never Enough and Mattering
Author, speaker
Episode: Episode 291: Happiness Weighs an Extra Twenty Pounds

Hosts

David Zahl
Host of brief, thoughtful conversations on faith, culture, and community; central voice in the show's pastoral perspective.
Sarah Condon
Co-host known for thoughtful, humorous discussions and family-oriented perspectives.
RJ Heijmen
Co-host bringing perspectives on culture, faith, and community with warmth and wit.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 564 ratings
  • I appreciate your wisdom but the swearing and taking God's name in vain is unbecoming of Christians. I am checking out.

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    James vH
    2 months ago
  • Grace!

    Listening to my friends on Mockingcast gives me lots to ponder, and often a lot of smiles! The Gospel and Grace and our daily live - they help me see their wonderful mixture.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CBSNJ
    United States4 months ago
  • Always a joy…

    This podcast is as reliable as gravity for giving us the word of God’s grace for confused sinners. It’s gotten me through some bleak seasons, and as long as they continue to make this show, I will continue to listen. Thanks guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ben Self
    United States6 months ago
  • If gospel reductionism…

    … were a podcast! Can you have the cake and eat it, too? Can you have legitimate gospel comfort built on trustworthy, authoritative words of God and have progressive ideology? Machen and the last 150 years of church history say no. These folks are determined to give it another go. Will they get off the train before it wrecks in a pit of worldly muck? Time will tell. But fun banter and good chemistry between the hosts!

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    3
    Swimming in Ponds in the Rain
    United Statesa year ago
  • Favorite

    Absolutely my favorite podcast, hands down. I laugh, I cry and learn with each episode that views the world through the lens of the Gospel and continually points me to Jesus

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    5
    Elizabethknowswords
    United Statesa year ago

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Fans describe it as a reliable source for gospel-centered discussions that still feel relevant to everyday life.
Listeners praise the show for its grace-filled, thoughtful take on culture and faith and its approachable, humorous banter.
Some listeners critique moments of perceived political or cultural stance, but generally praise its empathy and depth.

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Episode 291: Happiness Weighs an Extra Twenty Pounds
Q: What is mattering, and how did you come to this school of thought?
Mattering is feeling valued by those around you and having the chance to contribute value back to others, a dynamic observed in youths who resist burnout under pressure and in adults who feel recognized in meaningful work.
Episode 271: The Trapdoor of Grace
Q: What does it mean to sin boldly?
It means acknowledging your sin and trusting boldly in Christ's forgiveness instead of trying to hide your intentions.

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Three hosts engage in thoughtful, casual conversations about faith, culture, and everyday life with grace, humor, and a willingness to wrestle with hard questions. Recent episodes span topics from modern self-importance and the search for belonging to grace-filled reflections on parenting, suffering, and community life, often tying cultural observations back to Christian faith and practice. The show thrives on honest banter, literary and media references, and pastoral-minded outlooks that aim to connect teachings of grace to contemporary issues. A standout aspect is the trio's ability to mix personal anecdotes with thoughtful critique of culture, all through a lens of Christian hospitality and humility.

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