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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. 6D AGO

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

    Send a text 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

  2. MAR 1

    Trust And See

    Send a text 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

  3. FEB 22

    Psalm 91 Part IV God’s 24/7 Protection

    Send a text 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

  4. FEB 15

    Psalm 91 Part 2 Assurance In Times Of Crisis

    Send a text 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

  5. FEB 8

    Walking Through Psalm 91 Part 1

    Send 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

  6. FEB 1

    Part 1 Intro to Psalm 91 The Secret Place

    Send 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

  7. JAN 25

    Walking Through Grief With Faith And Purpose

    Send 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

  8. JAN 18

    Relatable To Christ

    Send 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
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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
    178
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Grapevine Ministries
  • Show Website
    Grapevine Ministries