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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. 1d ago

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. May 3

    Part III God’s Waiting Room

    Send us Fan Mail Waiting can feel like wasted time, like the door won’t open and God has gone quiet. We tackle that head on by reframing the delay as God’s waiting room, a season that is meant to form you, not flatten you. I share why waiting patiently is not passive, and why the hardest work of hope is staying obedient, worshipping anyway, and serving even when nothing seems to move. If you’ve been tempted to fret, panic, or take control through rushed decisions, this is a steadying listen.  We walk through Scripture that pulls our attention off the immediacy of the problem and back onto the sufficiency of God. From David’s long road before the crown to Isaiah 40’s jaw-dropping picture of a Creator who measures oceans in His hand, the message is simple: God is bigger than creation, so He is not threatened by your timeline. I even use a few science and scale illustrations to make the point stick, not to be clever, but to help you feel the difference between your worry and God’s capacity.  We also get real about the emotional crash that can come after a “good week”, using Elijah in 1 Kings 19 to show how fear and isolation can hit hard, and how God reminds him who controls the events. I close with a personal story about stepping out of an aircraft with a parachute, because trust often feels exactly like that: leaving the illusion of control and relying fully on God to bring you down safely. If you’re waiting on healing, breakthrough, direction, or peace in your family or work, press play, then share it with a mate and leave a review if it helps. 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. Apr 26

    The Power Of Waiting

    Send us Fan Mail Waiting can be the hardest answer of all. When life is already heavy, “wait” feels like silence, like freefall, like being stuck in a corridor with no exit sign. We talk honestly about that space, the one we call God’s waiting room, and why it can feel dark, cold, and endless even when your faith is real. We begin with a moment of reflection and gratitude for service and sacrifice, then move straight into the heart of the message: the power of patient waiting in an instant gratification world. Through Psalm 40:1 and the promise of Isaiah 40:31, we explore what it means to wait on the Lord in a way that renews strength rather than drains it. We also draw a sharp line between simply being in the waiting room and choosing to be a “waiter”, someone who keeps leaning toward God instead of slipping into anxiety, anger, or despair. Along the way, we use everyday pictures to make spiritual truth concrete: a safety harness on a ride, an anchor that stops a boat from drifting, a quarterback standing protected in chaos, and the calm eye of a cyclone while the storm still rages. We also touch on grief, loss, and the painful reality that you may not feel God’s presence even while he remains with you. If you’re searching for Christian encouragement, biblical hope, and practical faith for hard seasons, this will meet you where you are. Subscribe for the next part, share this with someone who’s in a long wait, and leave a review so more people can find hope when they need it 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

    30 min

  7. Apr 19

    The Power Of Waiting

    Send us Fan Mail Waiting is one of the most honest tests of faith, because it presses on the part of us that wants control, speed, and certainty. After Easter, we sit in that tension: Jesus has risen, the gospel is true, and yet we still find ourselves praying, “Lord, come quickly.” From Galatians 5:5, we explore how Christian hope is not wishful thinking but Spirit-shaped confidence, even when the calendar drags and the answers feel late.  We trace the big Bible storyline of waiting, starting in Eden with the first promise of a rescuer, moving through Israel’s long centuries of prophecy and delay, and arriving at the surprising humility of Christ’s birth. Simeon’s moment of holding Jesus becomes a picture of what steady trust looks like when God’s promises finally arrive. Then the focus shifts again: after the resurrection, a new season begins, the wait for Christ’s return, and the daily question becomes how to live faithfully in the meantime.  We get practical about “waiting on the Lord” as active trust, not passive inactivity: prayer, obedience, perspective, and refusing anxiety-driven choices. There’s also a personal thread of grief and hope, including family loss, the joy of a new grandchild, and a healing testimony that points back to God’s goodness and timing. If you’re in a waiting season right now, this is a grounded, Scripture-rich encouragement to stay ready, stay bold, and keep moving forward. Subscribe, share this with a mate, leave a review, and tell us: what are you waiting for, and what do you want God to grow in you while you wait? 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

  8. Apr 12

    The Road To The Cross II

    Send us Fan Mail The road to the cross isn’t a vague religious idea. It’s a straight line Jesus chooses to walk, knowing it leads to rejection, humiliation, flogging and death and knowing his own friends will scatter when it gets real. We talk through why that matters, why the crowds loved the miracles yet missed the mission, and how Isaiah 53 paints a Messiah who suffers for others rather than a king who simply conquers. If you’ve ever wondered why Christians place so much weight on Good Friday, this is the heart of it.  From there we go right to the claim Christianity can’t dodge: the resurrection. We unpack why the empty tomb isn’t a side detail but the confirmation of everything Jesus said and did, and we connect that to Romans 10:9 to 10 and what it means to put real trust in Christ, not just respect him as a teacher. We also use Jesus’ own picture from John 12:24, the seed that “dies” to produce many seeds, to show why death-before-life is built into the gospel story.  Then we make it personal. The cross isn’t only history; it becomes a daily pattern for disciples, with Luke 9:23 and Galatians 2:20 challenging our ego and our need to be praised. We also tackle the hardest practical outworking: forgiveness, including a story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and why forgiving others can be part of your own freedom. If you’re weighing up faith, Easter, discipleship, or simply asking “Do I really know him?”, press play, share this with a mate, and leave a review with the question you’re still wrestling with. 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
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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
    190
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Grapevine Ministries
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    Grapevine Ministries