Bob the Lector Podcasts
Each week, Bob the Lector releases two podcast episodes -- one for each of the Sunday readings. Bob begins with his reading of the Scripture, followed by reflection and discussion about tone, pace, and meaning.Episodes are available to stream or download right here, and you can find them on Apple and other podcast platforms.
Episode 8 - The Third Sunday of Advent - Second Reading
12/10/2025
This podcast assists lectors to proclaim Saint James’s exhortation to be patient. Good luck with those kids who can’t wait to open their Christmas presents!
This podcast assists lectors to proclaim Saint James’s exhortation to be patient. Good luck with those kids who can’t wait to open their Christmas presents!
Episode 7 - The Third Sunday of Advent - First Reading
12/10/2025
This episode will empower the lector to give life to the exultant jubilation in this passage from Isaiah.
This episode will empower the lector to give life to the exultant jubilation in this passage from Isaiah.
Episode 6 - The Second Sunday of Advent - Second Reading
12/01/2025
This episode will empower the lector to bust open Paul’s Good News that Jesus came to save us all!
This episode will empower the lector to bust open Paul’s Good News that Jesus came to save us all!
Episode 5 - The Second Sunday of Advent - First Readiing
12/01/2025
This episode will empower the lector to double down on Isaiah’s passage last from last Sunday. The prophet outdoes himself! Bring it to life.
This episode will empower the lector to double down on Isaiah’s passage last from last Sunday. The prophet outdoes himself! Bring it to life.
Episode 4 - The First Sunday of Advent - Second Reading
11/26/2025
This episode will empower the lector to deliver this difficult reading as a powerful call to action.
This episode will empower the lector to deliver this difficult reading as a powerful call to action.
Episode 3 - The First Sunday of Advent - First Reading
11/26/2025
This episode will empower the lector for this reading to bring to life one of the most iconic passages in all of scripture.
This episode will empower the lector for this reading to bring to life one of the most iconic passages in all of scripture.
Episode 2 - Preparation and Practice
11/25/2025
This is a bonus episode. It accompanies the regular weekly episodes that cover each Sunday’s non-Gospel readings. The purpose of this podcast is to give Catholic lectors ideas for the preparation for and the practice of the Liturgy of the Word. It provides suggestions and tools to help you, the Catholic lector, find your authentic voice, so your proclamation will transform your listeners and bring God’s Word to life!
This is a bonus episode. It accompanies the regular weekly episodes that cover each Sunday’s non-Gospel readings. The purpose of this podcast is to give Catholic lectors ideas for the preparation for and the practice of the Liturgy of the Word. It provides suggestions and tools to help you, the Catholic lector, find your authentic voice, so your proclamation will transform your listeners and bring God’s Word to life!
Episode 1 - Introducing Bob the Lector
11/21/2025
The purpose of this podcast is to inspire and empower Catholic lectors to bring God’s Word to life every Sunday. This podcast will feature two weekly episodes, one for each reading. You’ll hear my interpretation of the reading, followed by ideas and insights to help you, the lector, find your authentic voice, so your proclamation will transform the lives of your listeners.
The purpose of this podcast is to inspire and empower Catholic lectors to bring God’s Word to life every Sunday. This podcast will feature two weekly episodes, one for each reading. You’ll hear my interpretation of the reading, followed by ideas and insights to help you, the lector, find your authentic voice, so your proclamation will transform the lives of your listeners.
