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Grapevine Ministries Podcast with: Ps Phillip Barker is an itinerant pastor in Perth, Western Australia.  Bringing Healing, Hope and the Unfailing Love of God New Episodes Weekly from the bible to uplift and encourage those that need a word from the Lord, to strengthen their faith. 

  1. 21h ago

    Faith of Moses Part I

    Send us Fan Mail Living for “right now” feels powerful until it all changes overnight. We sit with Hebrews 11:23–29 and trace the faith of Moses, not as a distant Bible hero, but as a steady example for anyone trying to endure pressure, disappointment, or slow progress without giving up. We use the tortoise and the hare to expose a trap many of us fall into: sprinting for quick comfort, quick status, and quick fixes. Moses could have taken the treasures and authority of Egypt, yet he chooses “disgrace for the sake of Christ” because he’s looking ahead to a reward that can’t be stolen. That forward-looking mindset runs through Hebrews, from Abraham longing for God’s city to believers pressing on toward what’s ahead, and it’s a direct challenge to the anxious “me, myself, and now” way of life. From there, the conversation shifts to the centre of Christian salvation: Peter’s confession of Jesus as the Christ, and Jesus’ words that this is revealed by the Father. Seeing Jesus with your eyes is not the same as Christ being revealed in your heart. We talk about justification by faith, the supernatural light of Christ, and the great exchange where our guilt is placed on Jesus and His righteousness is given to us. We also share a hard, grounding story about wealth disappearing overnight and why everything temporal can change fast, then finish with a simple, practical invitation to step into the prayer closet and sit with God. If this helped you, subscribe, share it with a mate, and leave a review so more people can find this Christian faith and Hebrews 11 teaching. Good morning, good afternoon, wherever you are in the world - Welcome to Grapevine Ministries. Support the show Please feel free to check out my first publication, it is also available on Google and Amazon Books.  https://www.xlibris.com/en-au/search?query=Phillip+Barker

    30 min

  2. Jun 21

    Faith of Abraham Part II

    Send us Fan Mail The hardest moments are the ones where the facts feel final. We look at Abraham at 99 and Sarah at 90, stare straight at the words “as good as dead” and “barren”, and ask the question that sits underneath so many real-life trials: what do you do when natural hope looks gone, but God has made a promise? We take our cues from Romans 4 and the way Abraham thinks clearly without collapsing into unbelief. He considers his body, he considers Sarah’s womb, he does not pretend the problem isn’t there and yet he does not weaken in faith. That distinction matters if you’re dealing with pressure around marriage, kids, finances, conflict, or a decision that keeps you awake at night. We also keep coming back to Romans 8:28, not as a slogan, but as a practical place to plant your feet when you can’t map the outcome. Along the way we talk about the Bible as your “road book”, why nothing beats the living word of God, and how to build a real relationship with the Father through prayer and time in Scripture. If you’re not sure where to start reading, we share simple guidance for new believers and remind you that faith is not fantasy, it’s substance you can hold on to. If this encouraged you, subscribe, share it with a mate who needs steady hope, and leave a review so more people can find it. What promise are you choosing to trust today? Good morning, good afternoon, wherever you are in the world - Welcome to Grapevine Ministries. Support the show Please feel free to check out my first publication, it is also available on Google and Amazon Books.  https://www.xlibris.com/en-au/search?query=Phillip+Barker

    29 min

  3. Jun 14

    Faith of Abraham Part I

    Send us Fan Mail Control feels like safety until it turns into anxiety you can’t switch off. We start with Abraham because his life shows what faith really looks like when God calls you forward but refuses to hand you the full itinerary. Abraham obeys the call, steps into the unknown, and learns that the promise of God can carry more weight than the pressure of circumstances. We also get practical about discernment and spiritual leadership. Yes, we follow Jesus first, and we can learn from pastors and leaders who genuinely imitate Christ, but we never outsource our responsibility to the Word of God. We talk about why it matters to write down the Scriptures you hear, look them up for yourself, and keep your faith anchored in what the Bible actually says, not what you hope it says. From there, we go straight to the heart level issues: the need to be in control, the way emotions can overwhelm us, and why surrender is not weakness but worship. Abraham’s journey becomes a picture of relationship, learning to hear God, and letting trust grow step by step. We connect it to Romans 4 and Romans 5:1, showing how Abraham points forward to the New Covenant reality of being justified by faith in Jesus, not by religious effort. We finish with “hope against hope”, because hope builds faith when life looks impossible, and we tee up a part two for what people often raise about Abraham’s failures. If this helped you, subscribe, share it with a mate who’s wrestling with uncertainty, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Good morning, good afternoon, wherever you are in the world - Welcome to Grapevine Ministries. Support the show Please feel free to check out my first publication, it is also available on Google and Amazon Books.  https://www.xlibris.com/en-au/search?query=Phillip+Barker

    34 min

  4. Jun 7

    Faith of Noah Part II

    Send us Fan Mail Noah didn’t have proof, applause, or even a weather forecast. He had one thing: God’s Word. We pick up the story of Noah’s faith from Hebrews 11:7 and ask what it means to trust God about “things not yet seen” when your world has no visible signs that change is coming. If you’ve ever felt stuck waiting for confirmation before you obey, Noah’s 120-year build will challenge you in the best way.  We talk about why authentic Christian faith isn’t positive thinking or a gut feeling, but a confident response to what God has said in Scripture. From Romans 10 to James 2, we explore the link between faith and works, why real belief shows up in real action, and why passive “faith” can quietly turn into spiritual drift. We also reflect on 2 Peter 3 and the confronting reminder that the day of the Lord comes suddenly, pushing us to live cleaner, steadier, more Christ-like lives now.  Then we zoom in on the gritty reality of obedience: the sheer size of the ark, the long grind of building, and the courage it takes to keep going while people laugh. Finally, we connect the ark to Jesus as the true ark of salvation (1 Peter 3:20) and our calling to “people the ark” by sharing the gospel and living as witnesses. If this helped you, subscribe, share it with a mate, and leave a review. What’s one work of obedience your faith is asking for right now? Good morning, good afternoon, wherever you are in the world - Welcome to Grapevine Ministries. Support the show Please feel free to check out my first publication, it is also available on Google and Amazon Books.  https://www.xlibris.com/en-au/search?query=Phillip+Barker

    35 min

  5. May 31

    Noah Faith

    Send us Fan Mail Hollywood can make a Bible story look epic while quietly rewriting what it means. We start by unpacking why the film Noah left us frustrated, and why a distorted retelling can shape people’s imagination more than the actual text of Scripture. From there we open Genesis 6:5–22 and Hebrews 11:7 and rebuild the story from the ground up, with Noah not as a fantasy hero but as a real man whose faith shows up in real choices. We look closely at what the Bible says about Noah’s character: righteous, blameless among his generation, and marked by a steady walk with God. “Blameless” isn’t perfection, it’s being uncontaminated by the moral rot around him. That leads to one of the strongest themes of the conversation: authentic Christian faith is countercultural. If you’re trying to keep one foot in the world and one foot in God’s kingdom, it won’t hold. Noah’s life challenges young adults and long-time believers alike to stand alone when needed, even when it costs comfort, approval, or connection. We also face the darker backdrop of Genesis 6: a world described as corrupt and full of violence, and a God who is grieved by what humanity has become. That grief sits behind judgement, and it raises hard questions people still ask today about the flood, God’s love, and human responsibility. We connect those themes to modern life with practical reflections on stewardship, obedience, and what it means to live as “stars” in a crooked generation. If you want a clear Bible study on Noah, a thoughtful take on faith and obedience, and a challenge to walk with God day by day, press play. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review, what part of Noah’s faith do you find hardest to live out? Good morning, good afternoon, wherever you are in the world - Welcome to Grapevine Ministries. Support the show Please feel free to check out my first publication, it is also available on Google and Amazon Books.  https://www.xlibris.com/en-au/search?query=Phillip+Barker

    32 min

  6. May 24

    Faith You Can Hold

    Send us Fan Mail Faith can sound like a church word until you’re staring down something you can’t control, and you need more than optimism. We take Hebrews 11 seriously and talk about faith as “substance” and “evidence” something you can actually grab hold of when you pray, even when you can’t yet see results. If you’ve ever wondered why your prayers feel stuck, or why God’s answer doesn’t match the plan in your head, this conversation is for you.  We walk through the hall of faith in Hebrews 11: Abel, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, and the prophets, pulling out the common thread: trust in God’s word over what looks logical in the moment. Noah obeys a warning about “rain” before rain is even part of human experience. Abraham believes God’s promise while still wrestling with impatience and misunderstanding how the promise will unfold. Moses chooses purpose over comfort, betting his life on the invisible presence of God. These are not polished heroes; they are people who move forward because God speaks.  Then we go deep on Cain and Abel, because it exposes a modern problem: transactional worship. Cain brings something he’s worked for and quietly expects God to repay him. Abel brings the first and best with humility, acknowledging the need for atonement and trusting God for tomorrow. That shift takes us straight into grace, salvation, and why Jesus’ blood “speaks a better word” than judgement. We finish with sacrifice, perspective, and a practical challenge to build the measure of faith you’ve been given from mustard seed into something strong.  If this helped you, subscribe for the next part of the series, share it with a mate who’s rebuilding their faith, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What’s one area where you need to trust God without seeing the outcome yet? Good morning, good afternoon, wherever you are in the world - Welcome to Grapevine Ministries. Support the show Please feel free to check out my first publication, it is also available on Google and Amazon Books.  https://www.xlibris.com/en-au/search?query=Phillip+Barker

    33 min

  7. May 17

    Part V God Is Bigger

    Send us Fan Mail Fear loves specifics: a volatile world leader, an election you can’t control, a fuel crisis, a boss who plays games, a family member who won’t budge, a habit that won’t let go. We talk honestly about those threats, then widen the lens until Isaiah 40:21–26 does what it’s meant to do: restore perspective. God sits above the circle of the earth, and even the biggest personalities in your life are not bigger than him.  From there we get concrete. We revisit the biblical claim that God “removes kings and sets up kings” (Daniel 2:21) while still treating voting as a real responsibility. We also tell a workplace story where a quiet temptation to undercut a good leader becomes a crossroads moment for integrity. The question underneath it all is simple: what do you do when faith feels easy on Sunday but takes a hit on Monday? Proverbs 21:1 brings a steady answer about God’s ability to turn hearts, even the ones that intimidate you.  Then the message turns deeply personal. Isaiah says God calls the stars by name and not one is missing, and we sit with the implication: if God tracks the heavens with care, he can hold your life with care too. We finish with a powerful outback illustration of a blindfolded night that feels lonely until morning reveals someone has been there all along, echoing Matthew 28:20. If you’re in a waiting season, this is for you. Subscribe, share with a friend who’s under pressure, and leave a review so more people can find hope when fear gets loud. Good morning, good afternoon, wherever you are in the world - Welcome to Grapevine Ministries. Support the show Please feel free to check out my first publication, it is also available on Google and Amazon Books.  https://www.xlibris.com/en-au/search?query=Phillip+Barker

    30 min

  8. May 10

    Part IV God Is Bigger

    Send us Fan Mail If the opposition in front of you looks bigger, louder, and stronger, this message is a reset for your nerves and your faith. We’re in part four of God’s waiting room, and we keep coming back to one stabilising truth: God is bigger than any competitor. What feels like a close contest from the outside is, spiritually, a no contest when God is in your corner.  We walk through biblical moments where the threat is real but the outcome is never in doubt. Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego face a furnace turned up past human limits and still come out untouched, without even the smell of smoke. Isaiah 40 challenges the instinct to compare God to anything we can build, buy, or control. Then we head to Exodus, where Pharaoh’s sorcerers appear to copy a miracle, but Aaron’s staff swallows every rival, a sharp picture of how God doesn’t just match the enemy, He outclasses him.  We also tackle discernment and spiritual warfare in plain language: false signs can look convincing, so we “test the spirits” and keep our eyes on Jesus. From there, we get practical about mindset and preparation: the waiting room is where hope builds faith, faith builds belief, and the armour of God equips you to stand steady. If you’re tired, intimidated, or tempted to quit early, let this be the push that helps you wait well and step out strong.  If this helped, subscribe, share it with someone who’s in a hard season, and leave a review so more people can find it. What’s one “competitor” you need to stop fearing today? Good morning, good afternoon, wherever you are in the world - Welcome to Grapevine Ministries. Support the show Please feel free to check out my first publication, it is also available on Google and Amazon Books.  https://www.xlibris.com/en-au/search?query=Phillip+Barker

    31 min
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Grapevine Ministries Podcast with: Ps Phillip Barker is an itinerant pastor in Perth, Western Australia.  Bringing Healing, Hope and the Unfailing Love of God New Episodes Weekly from the bible to uplift and encourage those that need a word from the Lord, to strengthen their faith. 

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  • Creator
    Phillip Barker
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    194
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Grapevine Ministries
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    Grapevine Ministries