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

  • Episode 254: Fellowship of the Cringe

    February 5th, 2024  |  1 hr 6 mins

    In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk core memories, superegos, uncool churchgoers, and revenge vampires. Also, Dave sights a celebrity while Sarah dials up some French-Canadian cartoons. Oh, and the gang flips out over Fargo!

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    Episode 253: The Ministry of Fun

    January 12th, 2024  |  1 hr 2 mins

    In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk Tetris, youth group, paganism, and magi interlopers. Also, Dave plays some bingo while RJ questions the wisdom of the buddymoon.

  • Episode 252: A Merry Little Rizzmas

    December 18th, 2023  |  1 hr 15 mins

    In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk top words, millennial motherhoods, cancerous insights, and sad Christmases. Everyone also gives a few recs from the year gone by.

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    Episode 251: The Horror and the Majesty

    December 4th, 2023  |  1 hr 14 mins

    In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk passive aggression, teenage misery, jazz flute comebacks, and wartime prayers. Also, Sarah celebrates Wally Moon day while Dave declares the worst of the meats. To respond to the opening appeal, visit mbird.com/support.

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    Episode 250: The Gang Goes Goth

    November 20th, 2023  |  1 hr 19 mins

    In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk eldest daughters, crypto parents, and a pair of awe-inspiring conversions. Also, Dave binges some Curb while Sarah discloses the worst thing someone said to her in the early days of grief.

  • Episode 249: Justin Timberlake Is Dead to Me

    November 4th, 2023  |  1 hr 7 mins

    In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk canine anxiety, celebrity memoirs, and dispensaries (of grace). Also, Sarah prays for high waistlines while RJ uncovers a stroller conspiracy.

  • Episode 248: God's Great Merciful Lie

    October 23rd, 2023  |  1 hr 5 mins

    In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk oral hygiene, couples' conflicts, and the Minnesota board of pardons. Also, the gang finally explains the show's name.

  • Episode 247: Boys, Men, and Second Chances

    October 2nd, 2023  |  1 hr 8 mins

    In which RJ, Sarah and Dave talk astrology, masculinity, and minor league saints. Also, a certain Scorpio experiences the opposite of good will on a visit to Good Will.

  • Episode 246: Sanitation Salvation

    September 18th, 2023  |  1 hr 10 mins

    In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk mission trips, mistaken restaurant orders, Indian toilets, and toxic achievement culture. Also, RJ pines for Portugal while Sarah considers turning off the radio (but doesn't).

  • Episode 245: God Never Shows Up Early

    September 1st, 2023  |  1 hr 8 mins

    Back from their summer hiatus, RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk tourism, punctuality, Swiftie conferences, and the new old age. Also, RJ remembers the elephant butte while Sarah plays the food game.

  • Episode 244: Don't Forget to Tip Your Server

    June 1st, 2023  |  1 hr 8 mins

    In their last episode before the summer hiatus RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk tip creep, accomplished achievers, grieving comedians, and Tim Keller. Also, a Condon brings home the trophy for Best Dancer at the Middle School Dance. To respond to RJ's opening appeal, go to www.mbird.com/support.

  • Episode 243: The Worst Pep Talk Ever

    May 10th, 2023  |  1 hr 4 mins

    In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk baby name consultants, coronation invitations, and escape room birthday parties. Also, Dave finally reveals the Mockingcast's methodology while Sarah loses an appendix.

  • Episode 242: If I Wasn't Worried About Money

    April 18th, 2023  |  1 hr 13 mins

    In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk road rage, representation, financial obsession, and extremely short sermons. Also, RJ narrowly avoids a lemon squeeze, while Sarah learns something shocking about New England Puritans.

  • Episode 241: How Old Are You (in Your Head)?

    April 4th, 2023  |  1 hr 13 mins

    In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk subjective age, the danger of knowingness, the perils of project religion, and the hope of Holy Week. Also, RJ reveals why he's in sales, not management.

  • Episode 240: Pain Avoidant Weirdos

    March 16th, 2023  |  1 hr 10 mins

    In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk almond moms, wellness curses, and theories of change. Also, Dave runs away from a German.

  • Episode 239: So Ruined, So Loved

    February 14th, 2023  |  1 hr 9 mins

    In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk NBA scoring records, Manhattan treadmills, imposter phenomena, and children with addiction. Also, a cat named Esther says the Sinner's Prayer.