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Messages from the bible to uplift and encourage those that need a word from the Lord, to strengthen their faith. Ps Phillip Barker is an itinerant pastor in Perth, Western Australia. 

  1. 6D AGO

    Walking Through Psalm 91 Part 1

    Send us a text When fear hangs in the air and headlines keep shifting, where do you actually live on the inside? We open Psalm 91 and get practical about dwelling with God so protection is more than a verse—it becomes the place your heart calls home. From daily prayers you can speak over your family to simple rhythms that anchor peace, we map a path from anxiety to assurance without glossing over the grit of real life. We talk candidly about why life feels harder at every stage and why many still keep their distance from church after the pandemic. Grace is real, but so are consequences; the psalm invites us to stop “visiting” God during emergencies and start dwelling with the Most High day by day. You’ll hear how worship, Scripture, and community shape a God‑consciousness that steadies you before the storm hits. We unpack key lines—refuge, fortress, El Shaddai—and show how trust grows when it’s spoken aloud and lived in small, repeatable decisions. Along the way, we share personal stories of rough waters and resilient joy, not to dramatise pain but to highlight a pattern: protection often looks like presence, guidance, and unshakeable peace under pressure. If you’ve been craving clarity on divine protection, practical ways to pray, and a gentle nudge back into community where iron sharpens iron, this conversation meets you where you are and points you to a sturdier place to stand. If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs courage today, and leave a quick review so others can find these messages. Your voice helps more people discover hope and step into the shelter that never shifts. 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

  2. FEB 1

    Part 1 Intro to Psalm 91 The Secret Place

    Send us a text What if safety isn’t the absence of danger but the presence of Someone stronger than your fear? We’re kicking off a multi-week journey through Psalm 91 by sitting with the opening line and its bold invitation to dwell in the secret place, not just drop by when life unravels. From there, we get practical about what abiding looks like on ordinary days and how that steady closeness reshapes our reactions when trouble lands on the doorstep. We unpack the imagery of shadow and wings—language that speaks to nearness, warmth, and shelter—and make space for a tension many of us feel: bruises fade, but words linger. You’ll hear why inner refuge matters when criticism bites, why context keeps us from using verses like charms, and how the psalm’s ambiguity on authorship actually helps us apply it to modern anxieties, illness, ageing, and the long ache of uncertainty. Rather than offering a thin promise of pain-free living, we lean into a richer truth: presence in the storm, strength for today, and a posture that keeps us grounded when headlines and heartaches try to move us. This conversation also tackles the shift from inherited belief to lived faith. We talk about moving beyond borrowed convictions, building a relationship with God that’s at least as real as your closest human bond, and choosing to run to God first when life shakes. Expect honest stories, thoughtful takeaways, and a clear path forward as we map out the weeks ahead—verse by verse, promise by promise. If you’re ready to anchor your mind and heart in a refuge that travels with you, press play, share this with a friend who needs hope, and don’t forget to follow, rate, and leave a review to help others 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

    30 min

  3. JAN 25

    Walking Through Grief With Faith And Purpose

    Send us a text Grief doesn’t ask for permission, and it doesn’t follow a script. We open up about what it means to move forward without erasing the people we love, blending practical tools with gentle, faith-informed guidance. You’ll hear clear language and real stories that honour the weight of loss while pointing toward hope, agency, and community. We start by reframing “moving on” as integration, not forgetting. From sleep, healthy food, and gentle exercise to simple routines that anchor the day, we trace the small habits that make healing possible. We talk about spirit, soul, and body as a way to understand the ache for connection, and how hope can mature into faith and belief when you’re honest about pain. Scripture is offered as an anchor rather than a bandage, highlighting passages that meet you where you are and remind you that walking through the valley means emerging on the other side. Along the way, we challenge myths: time alone doesn’t heal, tears aren’t weakness, and faith doesn’t cancel sorrow. You’ll hear why no one can fully know your grief and why that truth deserves respect. We look at the role of pets and service animals, the quiet strength of neighbourhood rituals and church communities, and the risks of numbing crutches like alcohol or gambling. We also unpack triggers and PTSD, from songs and scents to places that pull you back, and we share ways to face them with care and support. Most of all, we give permission for complexity: you can love again without betrayal, celebrate without denial, and cry without breaking. If this conversation steadies your steps, share it with someone who needs a handhold today. Subscribe for more grounded, hope-filled episodes, and leave a review to help others find this space. Your story matters, and we’re honoured to walk a few steps with you. 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

  4. JAN 18

    Relatable To Christ

    Send us a text We explore Acts 28 to show how the gospel keeps moving even through opposition, and how being relatable to Christ opens doors in ordinary moments. Paul’s bold yet kind approach becomes a practical guide for soft hearts, honest answers, and Spirit‑led kindness. • Acts 28 as an open‑ended mission • Paul’s model of boldness with kindness • Soft hearts versus hardened responses • Parable of the sower as a framework • Honesty when you do not know answers • Everyday entry points for faith talks • Bridging conversations across cultures • Seed, water, harvest expectations • Kindness as credible witness • One change to live more Christ‑like Make a point of doing something this year that you did different from last 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

    29 min

  5. JAN 11

    Seek First, Then See The Reward

    Send us a text What if the turning point isn’t the miracle itself, but the moment you decide to seek God and act on what you believe? We open Hebrews 11:6 and sit with a tough, beautiful truth: faith starts by believing God is, then deepens by trusting he rewards those who seek him. From Mary’s unflinching yes to the seed-and-gift analogies, we explore how faith grows only when it’s planted, watered, and used—never when it’s admired from a distance. We talk about the danger of living on second-hand spirituality, chasing borrowed light or prophetic thrills while neglecting the presence of God. Real stability comes when your confidence is anchored in the Giver, not in gifted people. Then we walk through three hero paths from Hebrews: those who see promises fulfilled, those who receive the dead raised, and those who refuse false deliverance even at great cost. Along the way we wrestle with deliverance versus grace, Job’s fierce trust, and Paul’s thorn that taught sufficiency. Sometimes God shuts the lions’ mouths. Sometimes he strengthens the heart to stand. Either way, Christ is magnified. You’ll also hear a firsthand healing testimony that reshaped how we pray: believe that you receive when you pray, then step toward it. Language matters—try leaks doubt, while I will pairs belief with action. If you’re praying for provision, build value and walk into favour. If you’re asking for healing, speak life and move in the measure you have. Seek his face, not just his hand. Grow the mustard seed you were given through Scripture, prayer, and obedience until it throws shade for many. If this resonated with you, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs courage today, and leave a review with the step of faith you’re taking this week. Your story might be the spark that helps someone else seek the Rewarder. 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. JAN 4

    All Things Work Together For Good New Year Same God

    Send us a text Start the year with a sturdier kind of hope. We open 2026 by wrestling with a hard but life-giving truth: all things work together for good for those who love God, even when the timing and the outcome don’t match our plans. Rather than papering over pain, we look it in the eye and ask what it means to trust God’s character when the results we prayed for don’t arrive on cue. We walk through the names of God—provider, I Am—and why they matter when the ground shifts. The furnace story in Daniel becomes a model for courage: “He is able to deliver us… and even if not.” From there, Hebrews 11 expands our imagination for faith that is commended both in rescue and in unresolved longing. Along the way, we share a Portuguese fable that cautions against quick verdicts, reminding us that we often see only a fragment of the bigger work God is weaving. This conversation gets practical. We outline simple daily rhythms—ten minutes of prayer at dawn and at dusk, gratitude that reframes the day, and putting on the armour of God before stepping into the fray. We revisit the windshield and rear-view mirror image to shift attention from past missteps to present calling. We speak to those carrying regrets, those raised in faith who wandered, and those stepping back toward God, pointing to mercy that welcomes and purpose that steadies. Finally, we invite you to choose a scripture banner for 2026, declare who God is over your calendar, and step forward with a faith that holds firm whether you see the miracle now or later. If this encouraged you, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs courage today, and leave a quick review so more people can find these conversations. Tell us: which promise are you carrying into 2026? 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. 12/28/2025

    New Beginnings In Christ

    Send us a text Ready to trade resolutions for a real reset? We walk through a candid, hope-filled guide to starting again with God—grounded in Scripture, personal story, and seven clear gifts that come with saying yes to Jesus: a new relationship, new citizenship, new family, new purpose, new power, new destiny, and a new journey that lasts beyond the holiday glow. We begin with the heart of identity: if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation. From there, we unpack what actually changes—how reconciliation with the Father ends spiritual isolation, why the Holy Spirit’s presence is essential for everyday strength, and how a spiritual family keeps you from walking alone. Dual citizenship in the kingdom of God reframes loyalty and courage, helping you live faithfully in a world that often pulls the other way. Purpose becomes more than self-improvement; it becomes a life centred on Christ, sustained by power you do not have to manufacture. You’ll hear practical encouragement on building a real relationship with God—through prayer, worship, Scripture, and consistent community—and an honest reminder that growth takes work. We explore destiny with both feet on the ground, asking what you are meant to do with Christ’s strength while keeping eternity in view. If you’re ready to draw a line in the sand and make today your fresh start, we offer a simple salvation prayer and an invitation to connect with a local church so you don’t walk this road alone. If this helped you see your next step, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so others can find it. Your new beginning can start today—what will you do first? 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

  8. 12/21/2025

    Angels At Christmas

    Send us a text Do angels still matter, or are they just seasonal decorations? We walk through the Christmas story by spotlighting six angelic encounters that move the story forward—Gabriel’s announcement to Mary, the dream that steadies Joseph, the midnight message to shepherds, the warning that sends a young family to Egypt, and the signal that it’s safe to return. Each moment reveals angels as messengers and guardians, not mascots: they arrive with purpose, speak with clarity, and point all praise back to God. We also unpack what the Bible says angels are—and are not. Angels are ministering spirits created by God, countless in number, ordered in roles and ranks, present at creation’s dawn, and active across Scripture. Only three are named—Gabriel, Michael, and the fallen Lucifer—yet hosts stand ready at God’s command. They do not marry, they are not glorified humans, and they refuse our worship, always redirecting our awe to the One who sent them. This clears away cupids and fairies and replaces them with a sober, hope-filled picture: warriors, witnesses, and messengers who serve God’s purposes for the good of people. As Christmas nears, we pull the thread into daily life. Community shapes our habits, so choose voices that strengthen faith. Pray over busy schedules, ask for provision, and let the angels’ favourite line steady your heart: do not be afraid. The Nativity becomes more than nostalgia when we see how God protects the promise and invites ordinary people to play their part. If this conversation reframed how you think about angels and the Nativity, share it with a friend, subscribe for more, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway—we’d love to hear what surprised you 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

    24 min
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Messages from the bible to uplift and encourage those that need a word from the Lord, to strengthen their faith. Ps Phillip Barker is an itinerant pastor in Perth, Western Australia. 

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  • Creator
    Phillip Barker
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    174
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Grapevine Ministries
  • Show Website
    Grapevine Ministries