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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

    Faith of Samuel Part II

    Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever had that sinking moment where you realise you’re drifting again, this conversation sits right in that tension and refuses to stay vague. We pick up the story around 1 Samuel 7 and trace Israel’s rise and fall under Philistine pressure, not as ancient history, but as a mirror for our own patterns. The question underneath it all is simple and confronting: when you’re stressed, busy, or disappointed, what do you turn to first, and what does that reveal about your devotion? We talk about faith as something that grows, not something you either “have” or “don’t”. Starting with the mustard seed picture, we unpack how every person is given a measure of faith and how maturity comes through a real relationship with God, not a perfect record. Along the way we share a personal wake-up call from a season of being in a wheelchair and what it exposed about a one-sided spiritual life. If you want practical Christian encouragement that stays honest about setbacks, this will land. From there we get uncomfortably specific about modern idols. Footy culture, money, weekend plans, and “I’ll get to God later” can quietly take first place, even when we’d never call them idols out loud. We also break down the covenant pattern that helps the Old Testament make sense: blessing when hearts return, consequences when people rebel, and mercy when they repent. We close on Samuel’s intercession, the power of prayer and fasting, and why the new covenant in Jesus Christ means direct access to the Father without needing an earthly mediator. If this helped you take stock of your priorities, share it with a mate, subscribe for the next conversation, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What’s the one thing you need to change to grow closer to God? 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

  2. Jul 19

    The Faith Of Samuel Part 1

    Send us Fan Mail Israel wanted a king, and Samuel’s story shows what happens when a whole culture decides it knows better than God. We unpack the early life of Samuel through 1 Samuel, but we start where the story really begins: with Hannah, a woman of faith who prays through years of pain, makes a costly vow, and hands her miracle back to the Lord. If you’ve ever felt like your background, your season, or your family line limits what God can do through you, Hannah’s life pushes back hard. We also bring the ancient text into a very current conversation about church, especially what we’re seeing with Gen Z. Yes, more young people are turning up, but many struggle to keep faith steady when they’re chasing a “move of God” without the foundations that sustain them. A live message from a pastor mate lands like a challenge to all of us: “All things are possible to them that believe… his word hasn’t changed.” We talk honestly about how to pursue God’s presence without turning faith into a feelings-only journey. Along the way, we share a practical approach for anyone looking for a church community: don’t judge a church on a single visit, give it six consecutive weeks so you can truly see, feel, and discern whether it’s home. Then we zoom back out to the big Bible framework that explains Samuel’s world, the Old Testament covenant pattern of obedience, blessing, rebellion, consequences, and mercy. This is part one of the faith of Samuel, so grab your Bible and read ahead in 1 Samuel before next week. If this helped, subscribe so you don’t miss part two, share it with a mate who’s rebuilding their faith, and leave a review so more people can find the series. 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

  3. Jul 12

    Faith of David

    Send us Fan Mail He had the chance to end his enemy with one quick move, and he chose restraint. That moment with Saul’s robe isn’t a footnote; it’s a window into why David gets named in Hebrews 11 as a man of faith, even though his life includes messy sin and painful consequences. We’re not polishing David into a saint. We’re looking for the kind of faith that holds steady when the easiest option is right there in front of you. We walk back through 1 Samuel and the Psalms to trace David’s patience, his refusal to grab the crown early, and his deep belief that God’s timing is neither late nor random. Along the way we talk about holiness and grace in plain terms: God cannot look on sin, yet we can come boldly because Jesus stands in the gap as the final sacrifice. That truth changes how we understand repentance, identity, and what it means to be “after God’s own heart”. You’ll also hear why David’s courage against Goliath is not self-confidence dressed up as spirituality, and how Psalm 59 and Psalm 18 capture faith under stress, fear, and pursuit. If you’re waiting on an answer to prayer, facing pressure, or trying to rebuild after failure, this conversation aims to give you language and hope for real Christian living. Subscribe, share it with someone who needs patience today, and leave a review to help others find the podcast. What are you waiting on God 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

  4. Jul 5

    Faith of Moses Part II

    Send us Fan Mail If you knew you couldn’t keep a single thing you own, what would you chase and what would you finally let go? We return to the faith of Moses and put a spotlight on a life shaped by the future, not the moment. The thread running through everything is “looking forward” and it pushes against the instinct to gather, store, and sit on our comfort while pretending it will save us. We talk about wealth, contentment, and why Christians can hold material stability with open hands because our true inheritance is stored up in heaven. We also get honest about the fear that sits under so much striving: the fear of death and the fear of losing what we’ve built. The good news lands with force here. Jesus is the death conqueror, and because of Him we don’t have to live in slavery to that dread. We connect that confidence to Colossians 3, setting our hearts on things above, and to 2 Peter 3, where the coming day of God reshapes how we live now with holiness, clarity, and hope. From there we move outward: the Great Commission and the idea of “speeding its coming” through evangelism and mission. Not everyone is called to a stadium or a stage, but everyone can plant seeds, speak encouragement, pray for others, give generously, and point people to Christ. Moses is our case study again as he turns down luxury, accepts disgrace for the sake of Christ, and does it because he’s looking ahead to reward, with God Himself as the greatest reward. If this helped you, share it with a mate, subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next, and leave a review to help more people find the show. What is one “forward-looking” choice you want to make 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

  5. Jun 28

    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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

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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
    198
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Grapevine Ministries
  • Show Website
    Grapevine Ministries