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EPISODE · Jun 21, 2026 · 29 MIN

Faith of Abraham Part II

from Grapevine Ministries · host Phillip Barker

Send us Fan MailThe 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 showPlease 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

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 p...

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