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Jan 18, 2026 29 min

Relatable To Christ

from Grapevine Ministries Hosted by Phillip Barker

Send us Fan Mail 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

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Send us Fan Mail 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 f...

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Relatable To Christ

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Chapters

  1. 0:55 Relatable To Christ, Not Just Change
  2. 1:35 Paul’s Model: Relatable Evangelism
  3. 4:06 Acts 28: Mission Unstoppable
  4. 5:46 The Work Isn’t Finished
  5. 6:33 Soft Hearts And Real Resistance
  6. 8:45 Boldness With Kindness, Not Rudeness
  7. 10:34 Be Prepared, Pray, Don’t Pretend
  8. 11:28 Relatable Entry Points For Faith
  9. 12:44 Circumstances Don’t Stop The Gospel
  10. 13:54 From Shipwreck To House Arrest
  11. 15:46 Everyday Open Doors In Rome
  12. 16:44 Becoming All Things To Save Some
  13. 18:33 Simple Questions That Spark Faith
  14. 20:03 Cross‑Faith Bridges And Respect
  15. 21:42 Ten Ripe Lives Each Year
  16. 22:55 Seed, Water, Harvest Moments
  17. 24:31 Quiet Witness In Daily Life
  18. 25:34 Kindness That Points To Jesus
  19. 27:28 Be Led, Not Loud
  20. 28:19 Do Something Different This Year

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