St. Paul Lutheran Church South Bend

09/06/2026

Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost| 9.6.2026

09/02/2026

What does "peace with God" actually mean when life feels anything but calm? In this episode, Pastor Matt and Mary Rose dive into Romans 5:1–11 looking at the true meaning of Shalom (it’s way more than just a lack of conflict). They discuss why suffering builds character (and how God chisels away what we don't need) and the wild truth of unconditional love: Christ died for us while we were still His enemies—not after we got our act together. If you’ve ever struggled with wanting control or wondered if your salvation is truly secure, tune in for a powerful reminder of grace!

Listen on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6anKDN2RVlsDlIt8kkGQmI?si=zRrcWiCzQrK6WC0xOqryLw
or on YouTube: https://youtu.be/K2WPqu-WVic

Reading Scripture with Pastor Matt and Mary Rose · Episode

08/30/2026

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost| 8.30.202612332

08/26/2026

In this episode, Pastor Matt and Mary Rose dive into Romans 4:9–25 to unpack how Abraham was declared righteous long before he did anything to earn it.

From the difference between a symbol and a divine promise to the mind-bending reality of resurrection faith, we talk about why grace takes the pressure off, how true faith holds on even when we struggle with unbelief, and how Paul and James actually agree on faith and works.

Listen here:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1WNY8Hp77MZYE9zZS56csk?si=92xXGH2LSRy6KZS9Pkwp_Q
YouTube: https://youtu.be/p5GJC7fng10

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08/23/2026

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost| 8.23.2026

08/19/2026

In this episode, Pastor Matt and Mary Rose explore how Abraham was declared righteous through faith rather than his works or circumcision. Drawing on church fathers like Origen, they emphasize that obedience is not what earns God's favor, but the natural fruit growing from a heart that trusts in His grace and forgiveness. They talk about how boasting relates to the Lutheran understanding of the two kinds of righteousness.

You can listen on spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4sq5JZKKv3Q7qoCXioXrld?si=l8FcRRGZR8G2Y63rCg5yhw

Or YouTube here: https://youtu.be/12cMrk9Ak2ohttps://youtu.be/12cMrk9Ak2o

Reading Scripture with Pastor Matt and Mary Rose · Episode

08/16/2026

Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost| 8.16.2026

08/12/2026

In their latest podcast Pastor Matt and Mary Rose go through Romans 3:19–31. They explore how the Law acts as a mirror that exposes our sin, driving us directly to the blood-stained mirror of God's grace in Christ. Together, they unpack Paul’s radical message that justification is a free gift received through faith alone—not a "second chance" to earn salvation, but a complete declaration of freedom. Tune in to discover why resting entirely in Christ’s finished work allows us to finally be honest about our failures without fear.

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/34a7EM2GM5BHgxVUkoC7aL?si=a99SO7UlTPWyAAL0axeiHA
YouTube: https://youtu.be/SgNsxa_99bw

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08/09/2026

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost| 8.9.2026

08/07/2026

This week, we had our first food delivery from Cultivate. We packed up the food and made deliveries to adoptive and foster families in South Bend and Mishawaka. This is one way we are sent to our neighbors here in our neighborhood.

Want to get involved? We need volunteers to help pack food into boxes and/or make deliveries each week. We’re packing the food on Tuesdays during the day. We need YOU!

Contact the church office to get involved!