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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. 5D AGO

    The Road To The Cross

    Send us Fan Mail 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

    28 min

  2. MAR 29

    Peace In A Troubled World

    Send us Fan Mail Trouble is not a surprise, and peace is not a pretend feeling. We open John 16:28–33 and listen to Jesus speak plainly about where he comes from, where he is going, and what his followers are about to face. The disciples finally say they believe, and Jesus answers with a hard truth: they will scatter, he will be left alone, and yet the Father is with him. Then comes the line that anchors the whole message: “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart, I have overcome the world.” From there, we zoom out to Lent and the lead-up to Easter. We get practical about spiritual disciplines and ask the uncomfortable question: are we choosing sacrifices that actually change us, or just temporary swaps we reverse after forty days? The point is not guilt or religious performance. The point is closeness to God, real discipleship, and preparation for Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and Resurrection Sunday with eyes open to the cost and the promise. To make it real, we share stories that expose the heart: a pastor’s honest admission that he has come a long way but still has a long way to go, an apple seed that carries more future than we can measure, and a personal account of trying to avoid pain when you think you see it coming. That sets up Gethsemane, where Jesus knows exactly what awaits him, asks if there is another way, and still surrenders: “not my will, but your will be done.” If you’re searching for peace in Christ, wrestling with suffering, or wanting a grounded Easter reflection, this is for you. Subscribe, share this with a mate, and leave a review so more people can find the podcast, then tell us: what sacrifice could help you draw closer to our Heavenly Father this Easter? 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

    27 min

  3. MAR 22

    The Road to Easter

    Send us Fan Mail Easter can be loud with tradition, or it can be quiet in a living room with the weight of the world still hanging in the air. Either way, we do not want the meaning to slip past us again before we have even had time to feel it. With Holy Week approaching, we slow down and choose a different focus: Scripture, family, and the central truth that the cross and resurrection are not add-ons to faith, they are the foundation.  We share a simple approach for the two weeks leading into Easter, including daily readings from the Gospels and a set of questions that help anyone engage, whether you are doing this with kids, a partner, or on your own. Along the way we revisit the key Passion themes: Jesus cleansing the temple and calling for clean hearts, Jesus washing feet and redefining service, the Last Supper and remembrance, the crucifixion where Jesus takes our punishment, and the resurrection that gives new life and real Christian hope.  Then we sit in the tension of John 16, where the disciples cannot make sense of Jesus’ words and anxiety starts to rise. We talk honestly about what it feels like when God seems near one day and far the next, how cherished sin can blunt spiritual sensitivity, and how suffering can cloud the horizon. Jesus does not leave us there: he promises grief that turns into joy, invites us to ask the Father in his name, and anchors us in this line that changes everything: the Father himself loves you. If you want a grounded, Scripture-first way to approach Easter in uncertain times, press play, then share this with a friend and leave a review. What part of Holy Week do you most need to sit with this year? 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

  4. MAR 15

    Marks Of Those Who Love God

    Send us Fan Mail Start here if you’re hungry for a steadier way to face uncertainty. We walk through the closing lines of Psalm 91 and uncover the marks of those who truly love God: setting our love on Him, knowing His name, praying with confidence, and trusting His presence when trouble arrives. This isn’t theory; it’s a map for everyday faith that fits into crowded mornings, traffic jams, and late-night worries. We begin with the heart-shift of love—turning from lesser loyalties toward the living God. From there, we explore what it means to “know His name,” not as trivia but as tested trust in God’s character. You’ll hear how Abraham’s confidence still instructs us, why some prayers fall flat, and how Scripture frames assurance: “He shall call upon me, and I will answer him.” We get practical too. A notepad, five quiet minutes, and a simple reading plan can reclaim hours you didn’t know you had. Prayer moves from emergency-only to the daily rhythm that keeps your soul awake. Midway, we read Psalm 91 in the Amplified translation to let its textures land—shelter, shadow, fortress, angels, courage. We talk soberly about hardship: following Christ doesn’t shield you from storms, but it anchors you within them. Trials can grow patience, and presence replaces panic. We also touch on abiding in Christ—the vine and branches—and the difference between the Spirit upon and within, pointing toward a richer grasp of Easter’s meaning beyond the calendar rush. If you’ve been craving clarity, courage, and a way to pray that fits real life, this conversation meets you where you are. Press play, take a breath, and set your love on the One who keeps His word. If it helps you, share it with a friend, hit follow, and leave a review to tell us what stood out most. 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

    26 min

  5. MAR 8

    You Don’t Need To See God To Trust His Protection

    Send us Fan Mail What if the strongest proof of protection is what you never notice? We open Psalm 91:11–12 and step into a guided tour of faith that doesn’t demand spectacle, yet grounds life in substance and evidence. From Hebrews 11:1 to Thomas’ doubts, we unpack why seeing is optional but trusting is essential, and how God’s care often arrives in quiet, preventative ways—like angels on assignment and timely nudges that change a day’s direction. We share stories that bring theology down to the kitchen floor: near-misses, unseen bruises, and those small mercies you only recognise later. Along the way, we confront a common trap—testing God to “make it obvious”—and trace how Jesus handled that pressure in the wilderness without turning Scripture into a stunt. You’ll hear why renewing your mind daily is not a cliché but a survival skill, how to read the Bible in context so you don’t twist promises, and why words either seed hope or sow despair. We explore the practical disciplines that keep you under God’s refuge: choosing wise environments, setting boundaries that protect sobriety and integrity, and finding a community that helps you grow instead of erode. This conversation is a map for ordinary courage. Expect wisdom on resisting old habits, living with one foot firmly in the kingdom, and letting your faith show through steady works rather than loud claims. We tie together angelic ministry across Scripture, the blessing of belief without sight, and the daily practices that make unseen protection feel profoundly real. If you’re hungry for a clearer way to trust God’s care—and to become the kind of person whose presence invites others to ask what changed—press play, take notes, and step under the shelter that never clocks off. If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs courage today, and leave a review to help others find these conversations. 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

  6. MAR 1

    Trust And See

    Send us Fan Mail When fear is loud and the future feels thin, where do you place your weight? We open Psalm 91:7–9 and confront a hard tension: believers still face sickness, grief, and loss, yet those who trust God are held in a safety deeper than circumstance. That safety is not denial; it’s the steadiness of living hidden with Christ, where death cannot claim the final word. We trace this promise through Scripture, reading Passover as a preview of God’s covering and John 11 as Christ’s pledge that those who believe will live, even though they die. From there we walk into Matthew 25 and the surprise of final judgement: serving the hungry, the thirsty, the stranger, the sick, and the imprisoned is service to Jesus himself. Trust stops being abstract when it turns into ordinary mercy—paying attention to people at the margins, meeting needs without fanfare, and choosing compassion over quick judgement. Along the way we talk candidly about pandemic memories, uneven suffering, and why some seem “lucky” while others carry heavier loads. Faith, as Hebrews 11 says, is substance and evidence—real weight for uncertain days. We share practical ways to “trust and see”: release control when outcomes stay murky, lean on God’s character when your understanding runs out, and keep walking through the valley because shadows mean a greater light is near. Protection looks like presence, guidance, and the quiet courage to act. If you’re tired, anxious, or tempted to quit, let this be a hand on your shoulder and a reminder that you are covered, guided, and sent to love. If this spoke to you, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs hope today, and leave a review so others can find it too. 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

  7. FEB 22

    Psalm 91 Part IV God’s 24/7 Protection

    Send us Fan Mail Fear thrives in the gaps between what we feel and what’s actually true. Today we close those gaps with Psalm 91, moving from the poetry we’ve memorised to the refuge we can live inside. We read verses 1–6 and slow down on the words we often skim—pinions, wings, shield, rampart—so the metaphors become muscle and bone: tender shelter that warms the soul and a broad-topped wall you can stand on when the arrows fly. From there we face a quiet battle many of us are losing: which words we allow to shape our inner world. God begins change by speaking, and His word still contradicts loud headlines, lingering pain, and clever doubts. Abraham shows us how to cooperate with promise—believe in the heart, speak in line with it, and let the mouth become a gate that keeps fear from settling. This isn’t hype or denial; it’s the spiritual realism of calling things that are not as though they are because God already has. We widen the lens with the image of wings, picturing an eagle spreading a fierce span over its young. That’s how divine protection feels: not fragile, not earned, but fiercely present. Grace does the heavy lifting we cannot. We finish with Solomon’s choice for wisdom, showing how seeking to serve aligns our desires with God’s heart and often brings more than we asked for. Tie Psalm 91 to Psalm 23 and you’ll see a through-line of presence and care from valley to table. Listen, reflect, and share the promise you’re claiming today. If this helped you breathe easier, follow the show, leave a review, and pass it on to someone who needs a shield 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

    33 min

  8. FEB 15

    Psalm 91 Part 2 Assurance In Times Of Crisis

    Send us Fan Mail What if safety isn’t the absence of storms but the presence you stand within? We dive into Psalm 91 to explore assurance that holds when life breaks, trading superstition for a sturdy practice of dwelling with God. Rather than running to a dusty spiritual first aid kit, we talk about making the secret place your daily address—so when crisis hits, you’re already home. Through this podcast we unpack why biblical protection means presence, not immunity, and how the language of refuge and fortress reorients fear. We trace how believers have leaned on Psalm 91 during seasons of plague and upheaval, and why that history helps us read it with both realism and hope. You’ll hear practical rhythms for living near to God—Scripture habits, worship that steadies attention, short and honest prayers—that build resilience before the wind rises. We connect the dots to Philippians’ joy in hardship, Job’s trust amid loss, and John’s clear-eyed love for Jesus, showing how the wider witness of Scripture reinforces a life anchored in Christ. We also share a personal story from Cyclone Tracy’s aftermath to illustrate how people respond differently to the same storm and why proximity to God shapes recovery. The through-line is simple and strong: you are going through the valley, not setting up camp there. Hidden with Christ, held by his hand, and sealed by the Spirit, you can face arrows by day and terrors by night without surrendering your peace. If this conversation steadies you, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs courage, and leave a review to help others find it. Then tell us: which promise are you holding onto this week? 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
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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
    182
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Grapevine Ministries
  • Show Website
    Grapevine Ministries