Search a title or topic

Over 20 million podcasts, powered by 

Player FM logo
Artwork

Content provided by Phillip Barker. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Phillip Barker or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.
Player FM - Podcast App
Go offline with the Player FM app!

Grace In The Wilderness

35:37
 
Share
 

Manage episode 519651111 series 3619957
Content provided by Phillip Barker. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Phillip Barker or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Send us a text

What if your most embarrassing chapter is the very place God writes His clearest headline of grace? We take a fresh look at Psalm 34 through David’s flight to Gath—terror, pretence, and all—and discover how seeking God turns fear into radiance and detours into divine appointments. This isn’t a tidy tale of instant miracles; it’s a grounded guide for real people who feel misunderstood, conflicted, or stuck in a wilderness season.
We unpack why “I will bless the Lord at all times” is not spiritual bravado but trained courage. From “this poor man cried” to “taste and see,” the psalm gives us a roadmap for practical faith: look to God, gather your people, guard your words, pursue peace, and expect His attentiveness. We connect David’s testimony to the early church’s resilience, explore the power of corporate prayer and wise companions, and challenge the myth of the self-made life by lifting up the joy of daily relationship with God.
One image lingers: not one bone broken. We trace this promise to Jesus, showing how the Righteous One secures our wholeness even when life fractures our plans. The result is a new way to read your past. Rename old chapters with headlines from heaven—formation instead of failure, purpose instead of detour—and step forward with a steady heart. If you’re ready to swap shame for radiance and anxiety for trust, this conversation will help you see God’s goodness in motion.
If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs courage today, and leave a review with the headline you’d give your current chapter. Your story might be the spark someone else needs.

Good morning, good afternoon, wherever you are in the world - Welcome to Grapevine Ministries.

Support the show

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Your Story, God’s Glory (00:00:00)

2. Divine Detours And Testimony (00:01:08)

3. God Wants Relationship, Not Self-Made Pride (00:02:16)

4. David’s Backstory Behind Psalm 34 (00:05:04)

5. Fear, Failure, And God’s Grace (00:08:13)

6. Headlines From Heaven For Your Story (00:11:24)

7. Make Peace With The Past (00:13:43)

8. Praise In All Circumstances (00:16:28)

9. Seek God; He Delivers From Fear (00:19:30)

10. Community, Not Isolation, In Suffering (00:22:32)

11. Taste And See The Lord Is Good (00:25:30)

12. Righteous Living And God’s Care (00:28:30)

13. The Unbroken Bones And Jesus (00:31:43)

14. Final Encouragements And Farewell (00:34:45)

162 episodes

Artwork
iconShare
 
Manage episode 519651111 series 3619957
Content provided by Phillip Barker. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Phillip Barker or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Send us a text

What if your most embarrassing chapter is the very place God writes His clearest headline of grace? We take a fresh look at Psalm 34 through David’s flight to Gath—terror, pretence, and all—and discover how seeking God turns fear into radiance and detours into divine appointments. This isn’t a tidy tale of instant miracles; it’s a grounded guide for real people who feel misunderstood, conflicted, or stuck in a wilderness season.
We unpack why “I will bless the Lord at all times” is not spiritual bravado but trained courage. From “this poor man cried” to “taste and see,” the psalm gives us a roadmap for practical faith: look to God, gather your people, guard your words, pursue peace, and expect His attentiveness. We connect David’s testimony to the early church’s resilience, explore the power of corporate prayer and wise companions, and challenge the myth of the self-made life by lifting up the joy of daily relationship with God.
One image lingers: not one bone broken. We trace this promise to Jesus, showing how the Righteous One secures our wholeness even when life fractures our plans. The result is a new way to read your past. Rename old chapters with headlines from heaven—formation instead of failure, purpose instead of detour—and step forward with a steady heart. If you’re ready to swap shame for radiance and anxiety for trust, this conversation will help you see God’s goodness in motion.
If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs courage today, and leave a review with the headline you’d give your current chapter. Your story might be the spark someone else needs.

Good morning, good afternoon, wherever you are in the world - Welcome to Grapevine Ministries.

Support the show

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Your Story, God’s Glory (00:00:00)

2. Divine Detours And Testimony (00:01:08)

3. God Wants Relationship, Not Self-Made Pride (00:02:16)

4. David’s Backstory Behind Psalm 34 (00:05:04)

5. Fear, Failure, And God’s Grace (00:08:13)

6. Headlines From Heaven For Your Story (00:11:24)

7. Make Peace With The Past (00:13:43)

8. Praise In All Circumstances (00:16:28)

9. Seek God; He Delivers From Fear (00:19:30)

10. Community, Not Isolation, In Suffering (00:22:32)

11. Taste And See The Lord Is Good (00:25:30)

12. Righteous Living And God’s Care (00:28:30)

13. The Unbroken Bones And Jesus (00:31:43)

14. Final Encouragements And Farewell (00:34:45)

162 episodes

Todos os episódios

×
 
Loading …

Welcome to Player FM!

Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.

 

Copyright 2025 | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | | Copyright
Listen to this show while you explore
Play