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.

The Feast of the Holy Family – Second Reading – 12/28/2025 -

12/25/2025

The Feast of the Holy Family – First Reading – 12/28/2025 -

Episode 13
12/23/2025

This episode will inspire the lector to speak warmly of God’s gift of family.

Christmas Day – Second Reading – 12/25/2025 -

Episode 12
12/21/2025

Christmas Day – First Reading – 12/25/2025 -

Episode 11
12/21/2025

The Fourth Sunday of Advent – Second Reading – 12/21/2025 -

Episode 10
12/16/2025

This podcast will help the Catholic lector soldier through this difficult reading of Paul’s Letter to the Romans.

The Fourth Sunday of Advent – First Reading – 12/21/2025 -

Episode 9
12/14/2025

The podcast will empower lectors to bring Isaiah’s Good News of the long-awaited Messiah to life!

The Third Sunday of Advent – Second Reading – 12/14/2025 -

Episode 8
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!

The Third Sunday of Advent – First Reading – 12/14/2025 -

Episode 7
12/10/2025

This episode will empower the lector to give life to the exultant jubilation in this passage from Isaiah.

The Second Sunday of Advent – Second Reading – 12/07/2025 -

Episode 6
12/01/2025

This episode will empower the lector to bust open Paul’s Good News that Jesus came to save us all!

The Second Sunday of Advent – First Reading – 12/07/2025 -

Episode 5
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.