Barn Raisers Podcast

On this Barn Raisers Podcast episode, the host explores the Lord's Prayer and what it means to call God “Father,” sharing a personal story of caregiving, loss, and learning to pray God’s will. Key scriptures (Matthew 6, John 14, Hebrews 12, Romans 8) are unpacked to encourage forgiveness, obedience, holiness, and the hope of resurrection—turning suffering into purpose and reminding listeners they are beloved children of God.

In this episode of the Barn Raisers Podcast we unpack "The Good Shepherd" through Psalm 23 and key New Testament passages, exploring God's fatherhood, the promise of rest, and the journey from justification to sanctification. The message includes personal testimony, prophetic insight, and practical teachings on repentance, restoration, and recognizing the Shepherd's voice. Join us for prayer, encouragement in trials, and an invitation to follow Christ—please comment, like, share, and follow as we walk together in faith.

Welcome to the Barn Raisers Podcast. We pray today's message is life-changing for you and your family. Please leave a comment, like, share, and follow us as we follow Christ. In this episode we explore worshiping in spirit and truth, the promise of the Holy Spirit (John 4:24, Acts 2:39), and what it looks like to walk in intimacy with God. Through stories, scripture, and practical steps — including the power of the tongue, listening for the Spirit’s voice, and producing fruit of identity — we’re invited to "dance" with the Spirit and live in the power of Christ’s resurrection.

In this episode Aaron, Mike, Eddie and Ben are back at the table sharing ministry updates, personal testimonies, and Holy Spirit teaching — highlighting global podcast growth, river baptisms, outreach relief efforts, healings, and calls to deeper discipleship. Listeners are invited to experience unity, receive encouragement and prayer, and join the community’s work of spreading the gospel and restoring families.

Join Papa Mike, Ben, Eddie, and Aaron around the Barn Raisers table as they talk about moving through transition into a promised new beginning. They explore trusting God in storms, recognizing grace at work, reclaiming our identity in Christ, and stepping into authority through position, prayer, and worship. This episode encourages listeners to be the church (not just attend), to embrace community and discipleship, and to speak faith into their circumstances. Practical themes include peace, prayer, praise, prophecy, and power as keys to crossing over and advancing God’s Kingdom.

In this episode Poppa Mike Rakes explores how every testimony mirrors a story with a hero (Jesus), a villain (darkness), and the love of the Father who restores. Drawing from scripture and personal experience, the message emphasizes reconciliation through Christ, the power of the Holy Spirit, and the importance of speaking our testimonies. Practical themes include the "five Ps" (peace, prayer, prophecy, praise, power), trusting God through trials, and celebrating the finished work of Jesus that enables believers to arise, walk, and shine God’s light into the world.

In this episode, the speaker shares powerful reflections on hearing God’s voice, rediscovering sonship, and living in the kingdom of God that is already within us. Through personal testimonies of healing, encounters with the Holy Spirit, and practical stories from daily life, the message encourages listeners to pursue intimacy with God and step into their spiritual calling.

In this episode the guys lead a worshipful time focused on the anointing, an Isaiah-like encounter, and a reading of 1 Corinthians 13. They discuss experiencing God’s agape love, the purifying role of the Spirit, and practical ways to live and share that love. Listeners are invited to anoint themselves, receive renewal, and be encouraged to love others with the transforming power of God’s presence.

In this episode recorded live during a night at the Barn, explores the question "Why did God create us?" using Scripture (Revelation, Colossians, Genesis, Hebrews, Romans, and more) to show that God created humanity for His pleasure and for relationship with Him. It emphasizes being made in God's image, living by faith, offering ourselves as a living sacrifice, and the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding and empowering a life that pleases God. The message connects theology with practical living—encouraging faith, obedience, compassion, and active worship—concluding with a prayerful call to advance God’s purposes on earth.

The Barn Raisers podcast gathers men in worship, prayer, and testimony as they discuss hearing Gods voice, dealing with offense and forgiveness, and experiencing personal healing and revival. Through prophetic prayer, communion moments, and stories of outreach and reconciliation, the episode invites listeners into unity, deeper intimacy with Jesus, and practical next steps to share Gods love.

The Barn Raisers gather for prayer, communion, and heartfelt testimonies as they explore surrender, the renewal of the mind, and what it means to follow Jesus. Scriptural readings, personal stories, and discussion about Holy Spirit, authority, and revival guide listeners toward deeper relationship with God. This episode invites anyone to accept Christ, pursue intimacy with the Father, and join a community journeying from the cross into the fullness of their identity in Him.

Welcome to a profound exploration of faith, connection, and divine love. Join Poppa Mike, Eddie, Ben, and Aaron as we gather around the table to share our testimonies and experiences, embracing the transformative power of faith. In this episode, we delve into the essence of being a follower of Christ, exploring the trials, triumphs, and the journey to a childlike wonder in our relationship with the divine. Listen in as we discuss the importance of vulnerability, sharing personal stories of faith, and the impact of divine love in our lives. Discover how our unique journeys bring us closer to the heart of God, unlocking the keys to spiritual growth and deeper intimacy with the Almighty. Through scripture, prayer, and heartfelt dialogue, we invite you to join us on this spiritual journey, finding strength, encouragement, and empowerment along the way.

The episode starts with a powerful gathering beginning in prayer, communion, and worship, as participants feel the palpable presence of God amidst the pouring rain. The experience offers an intimate reflection on God's omnipresence, as the group share their unique encounters of faith and spiritual awakening. Listeners are invited to explore themes of faith, encountering God's Spirit like the unpredictability of the wind. Revelations about unconditional love and communal worship are highlighted, as testimonies unfold about personal transformations inspired by divine encounters. The episode also addresses overcoming shame and embracing one's true identity in Christ. Personal stories about release from past burdens emphasize the transformative power of God's love, and the call for believers to gather strength and spiritual renewal as a community of faith.

In this episode, Eddie, Pop, and Aaron discuss the gospel and its true meaning. We are the light of the world! The greatest evangelistic tool we have is the love we share with those around us. Let the Holy Spirit shed His love abroad in your heart as you listen with us!

In this episode Pop, Eddie, Ben and Aaron discuss the Father’s love. The Lord highlights to Pop the significance of our podcast consisting of a Father and Son duo. God is turning our hearts back to Him and when we come back to Him we can be healed back to one another! Sit back and let the Father embrace you with His love! Blessings!

In this episode, Poppa Mike, Eddie, Ben, and Aaron talk about the importance of reflection. When we look back at all that the Lord has brought us through; we can’t help but be encouraged knowing if He did it before, He can and will do it again! Thank you joining us!

In this episode Pop, Eddie, Ben, and Aaron invite us to the table once again to dine with King Jesus. We hope this message inspires you to seek a deeper relationship with our Father in Heaven. If you were impacted by this message today, we ask that you share this with someone else. Blessings to you all!

In this episode we share our hearts gathered around a table with fellow brothers. We encourage you to listen and be filled with joy! If you enjoyed, please follow us for more and share this message with others. Blessings!

In this enlightening episode, we delve into the concept of joy and its profound significance in our spiritual lives. The speaker explores how individuals often mask their true feelings, hiding their struggles beneath a facade of happiness. We are urged to seek genuine joy, which is a true reflection of being in harmony with the divine. The discussion draws upon biblical teachings about joy, particularly from the book of James. It emphasizes the importance of rejoicing even in challenging times, highlighting how trials and tribulations test our faith and ultimately produce patience. This patience ensures spiritual completeness, making us resilient and steadfast in our beliefs. Listeners are encouraged to embrace joy as a declaration of freedom and release from past burdens. Joy is described as a transformative force in worship, a release from chains that bind, and a testimony to the new creation we become through spiritual rebirth. The episode is a call to celebrate joy as a lifestyle, a weapon of praise, and a testament of victory over life’s adversities.

This episode explores the transformative power of the Holy Spirit as depicted in the Book of Acts. We delve into the unity of the early believers and the miraculous events of Pentecost, where the Holy Spirit empowered them to speak in tongues and spread the message of Jesus Christ. Join us as we reflect on the importance of spiritual unity, the fulfillment of prophecy, and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Discover how this ancient story still resonates today, calling each of us to be active participants in God's unfolding plan.

In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of the Word of God and the Holy Spirit. As we move into a new season, we reflect on finding meaning and purpose in life by consulting biblical teachings and spiritual guidance. We explore how society often dictates success, yet true fulfillment lies in understanding and living out our individual purposes, with the Holy Spirit as our helper and guide. Listeners are encouraged to trace their issues back to their origins, face their problems head-on, rebuke them in Jesus' name, and replace negativity with the Word and worship—transforming their minds and spirits. We also revisit meaningful spaces and memories that have shaped our spiritual journeys, emphasizing how vital it is to wash our minds with the scripture continuously. Throughout the conversation, we discuss the importance of renewing our minds, replacing stinking thinking with faith, and developing a close relationship with the living Word. By doing so, we aim to become vessels of God’s love and wisdom, moving beyond guilt and shame to embrace the fullness of life in Christ.

In this episode, Pop describes to us the meaning behind Good Friday. Is it really “good”? He implores us to get out of the grave. God is good and so was the sacrifice of His son Jesus. It was good because God himself was in Christ reconciling the world to himself. Take a listen and be blessed.

In this Episode, Aaron shares the importance of thinking generationally. We all believe we inherited something from our ancestors. How about the Holy Spirit being our inheritance instead of generational curses? Acts 2:39 is more than just a verse. It’s our way of life. Like the model laid out in genesis by Adam, Enoch, and Noah. We must break free from the curses by raising a family, walking with God and by getting ready for a flood!

In this episode, Pop instructs us to live a life led by the Spirit. He teaches out of Galatians 5 in hopes that we will grasp what the Lord is trying to show us. We do not have to strive or try to make it on our own, we must rely on our Helper the Holy Spirit. We hope this message inspires you.

Launch of Spring Semester! Pop took us on a journey on how to live fully surrendered to the Holy Spirit. God doesn’t just want some of us. He wants all of us! He is a furious jealous lover and will tear down with wrath anything that hinders us from receiving his love.

Are you ready to expand? In order to expand we must be willing to let go of our old ways. Let the new man in Christ arise and the old man die. If we do, we can receive the new wine the Father has in store for us. Repentance is not a religious duty, but rather it is our heart’s response to the jealous love of God. May this message bless you and your families.

In this episode Pop (Mike Rakes) encourages us to relinquish all our cares to Jesus and receive his whole peace. Be blessed.

In this episode, Pop (Mike Rakes) encourages us to receive and go on the offensive. We are challenged to live a lifestyle of prayer and fasting if we are to walk in intimacy with the one who loves us so deeply! We are no longer to bow to the culture around us. We must begin to see Jesus in others and draw it out of them by being a light in the darkness. We hope this message inspires you to be all he has called you to be. Be blessed.

In this episode of the Barn Raisers podcast “Pop” Mike Rakes asked Aaron Powell to give a message. Men are often more likely to give than receive. We want to be Mr. Fix it. But when we can’t do it ourselves it’s humbling to ask for help. In this message, Aaron received a challenge that he felt led to share with all of us. We need to learn how to receive. May this bless you. Feel free to share.