The Mockingcast
About the show
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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Episodes
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Episode 296: The Curb That the Builders Rejected
June 8th, 2026 | 58 mins 2 secs
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Episode 295: The Blessing of Being Forgotten
May 26th, 2026 | 1 hr 3 mins
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Episode 294: Who Do You Think You Are Miss Astorbutt?
May 4th, 2026 | 1 hr 15 mins
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Episode 293: The Secret Vault of Thomas Kinkade
April 20th, 2026 | 1 hr 12 mins
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Episode 292: False Evidence Appearing Real
April 7th, 2026 | 1 hr 12 mins
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Episode 291: Happiness Weighs an Extra Twenty Pounds
March 2nd, 2026 | 1 hr 2 mins
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Episode 290: Sanctuary of the Pitiful Heart
February 10th, 2026 | 1 hr 8 mins
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Episode 289: Throw Parties, Give Gifts, Tell Stories
January 26th, 2026 | 1 hr 7 mins
In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk Lieutenant Dan season, holy inconvenience, millennial oversocialization, and playful faith. Also, Sarah buys a rebellious sweatshirt while RJ comes to terms with his inner delivery boy.
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Episode 288: A Dog Named Lucifer
December 22nd, 2025 | 1 hr 11 mins
Last episode of the year, in which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk Knives Out, self-checkout lines, optional futures, and how not to hate Christmas. Also, Sarah gets a Zippo while heaven and earth meet at an unlikely funeral.
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Episode 287: All the Blessed Interruptions
December 8th, 2025 | 1 hr 2 mins
In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk exploding advent calendars, perfectionist musicians, interrupting mothers, and the Batman effect. The gang also takes a field trip to an acute mental health ward across the pond. To respond to the opening appeal, please visit www.mbird.com/support.
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Episode 286: Miracle at the Body Shop
November 25th, 2025 | 1 hr 6 mins
In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk picky eaters, shameless monsters, wartime tragedies, and the uselessness of God. Also, RJ wets the bed (and never looks back).
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Episode 285: A Beautiful Day to Yell at God
November 3rd, 2025 | 1 hr 1 min
In which RJ, Sarah and Dave talk intentional everything, morbid curiosity, Methodist exorcists, and Hollywood epiphanies. Also, Sarah praises her favorite horror film, while the boys gush about Task.
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Episode 284: The Telephone of Life
October 14th, 2025 | 1 hr 4 mins
In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk painless tattoos, workaholic scripts, sloppy social media, and Japanese lifesavers. Also, Sarah gets down with a theater full of fifth graders before singing with church full of Norwegians.
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Episode 283: The Ol' Telling the Truth Trick
September 29th, 2025 | 1 hr 4 mins
In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk silent retreats, repentant writing, alien mercy, and Hallmark movies. Also, RJ goes Confucian while Dave spitballs a new kind of Dry January.
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Episode 282: Do It Afraid
September 15th, 2025 | 1 hr 3 mins
In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk predatory advice-giving, suspicious mission statements, unloving algorithms, and atoning physicians. Also, Dave's son wins a big award.
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Episode 281: Fluffy Pens and Perfectionist Pain
September 1st, 2025 | 1 hr 5 mins
In the season 11(!) premiere, RJ, Sarah and Dave talk nightmare summers, tween retailers, ethical checklists, and the deadliest addiction of all. We also learn the whole point of Sarah.