https://www.spreaker.com/show/mark-barretts-podcastenChristianityCopyright Words of Truth Podcasthttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/images.spreaker.com/nuvolari-assets/black_square_mic.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/mark-barretts-podcastThu, 27 Aug 2026 16:21:28 +0000Mark BarrettMark Barrettfeeds@spreaker.comI am a Pastor, an author and podcaster. My goal is to assiist people in learning truths about the Christian Faith and applying it to their everyday lives. Practical, insightful and useful information based on God's Word, the Biblefalse4d3dc005-a288-583c-8181-77377a31500cepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-227-how-to-live-for-god-when-times-are-tough--74720596https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2026-08-27T08_42_05-07_00Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:42:05 +0000Mark BarrettWhen times are tough we look for solutions and might even turn our back on God.  But there's a better way to handle tough times.  667counsel,faith,healing,help for hurts,hope,hurt,peace,persecution,trauma,trials,troublefalse16227fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-226-is-faith-enough-when-life-hurts--74401014https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2026-08-20T08_44_56-07_00Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:44:56 +0000Mark BarrettWhen life hurts some people will say "Have more faith".  But, how much is enough?  And, is faith enough?1129counsel,faith,healing,help for hurts,hope,hurt,peace,persecution,trauma,troublefalse16226fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-225-hope-in-an-overwhelmingly-bad-news-world--73262464https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2026-07-30T09_23_38-07_00Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:23:38 +0000Mark BarrettWe live in a bad news world, and it can be overwhelming.  God's Word gives us hope.650bad news,good news,hope,love,news,peace,prophecy,rumors of wars,strength,warsfalse16225fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-224-when-culture-becomes-the-compass--73157172https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2026-07-24T12_42_27-07_00Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:42:27 +0000Mark BarrettThe question is, should we adapt the Bible's teaching to culture, or should we allow the Bible to influence culture?664absolute truth,lies,morality,moral relativism,relativism,right and wrong,truthfalse16224fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-223-overcoming-anxiety-through-god-s-truth--73018429https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2026-07-16T12_47_19-07_00Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:47:19 +0000Mark BarrettSomething everyone faces in life if worry and anxiety.  It's isn't that we don't have anxiety, but the question is "what do we do with it?"900anxiety,fear,hope,peace,prayer,strength,thought life,tribulation,trouble,worryfalse16223fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-222-a-right-perspective-on-suffering--72707216https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2026-06-26T14_07_49-07_00Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:07:49 +0000Mark BarrettWe all go through "Stuff", but the important this is how we react when we're going through it.720god's sovereignty,hardship,hope,hopelessness,joy,mercy,peace,purpose,suffering,tragedy,trialsfalse16222fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-221-why-do-bad-things-happen-to-good-people--72601541https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2026-06-19T07_56_40-07_00Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:56:40 +0000Mark BarrettWe often wonder why God allows certain tragedies in our world today.  God's Word has the answer855god's sovereignty,hardship,hope,hopelessness,joy,mercy,peace,purpose,suffering,tragedy,trialsfalse16221fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-220-the-theology-of-progressive-christianity-part-2--72375782https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2026-06-05T13_10_11-07_00Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:10:11 +0000Mark BarrettWhat is Progressive Theology, and what does it teach?493bible,bible teaching,christianity,church,cults,doctrine,error,false teachers,progressive christianity,theologyfalse16220fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-219-the-dangers-of-progressive-christianity--72186999https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2026-05-27T07_43_59-07_00Wed, 27 May 2026 14:43:59 +0000Mark BarrettLook out for the wolves among you.  They may look and sound like sheep, but they're not.  736bible,bible teaching,christianity,church,cults,doctrine,error,false teachers,progressive christianity,theologyfalse16219fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-218-doctrine-of-demons-part-2-demon-s-are-communicating--72007606https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2026-05-14T08_41_04-07_00Thu, 14 May 2026 15:41:04 +0000Mark BarrettDid you know demon's are communicating?  Yes, they're communicating lies, and sometimes through the pulpits of churches.  933bible,demons,doctrines,doctrines of demons,liberalism,lies of the devil,progressive theology,truth,truth of godfalse16218fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-217-doctrines-of-demons-part-1--71924753https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2026-05-08T07_45_40-07_00Fri, 08 May 2026 14:45:40 +0000Mark BarrettDid you know that demon's are communicating?  In fact, demon's are communicating doctrine, and sometimes through the pulpits of our churches.  624bible,demons,doctrines,doctrines of demons,liberalism,lies of the devil,progressive theology,truth,truth of godfalse16217fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-216-what-to-expect-at-the-end-of-the-church-age--71616250https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2026-04-24T08_25_13-07_00Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:25:13 +0000Mark BarrettWhat are the things that will happen towards the end of the Church age?  This is a question many are asking today, and which I hope to give some answers to.  929church,church age,end of the age,prophecy,rumors of wars,sermon on the mount,tribulation,warsfalse16216fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-215-iran-and-the-coming-storm-a-prophetic-perspective-for-our-time-part-2--71372048https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2026-04-16T08_03_20-07_00Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:03:20 +0000Mark BarrettToday I'm linking Jeremiah 49 with Ezekiel 38 to see how Iran is involved in the coming storm of the last days and how this relates to us today.563bible prophecy,christianity,elam,iran,islam,muslim,prophecy,united states war on iran,warfalse16215fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-214-a-prophetical-view-of-iran-judgment-and-hope-in-the-latter-days--71213467https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2026-04-09T08_51_05-07_00Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:51:05 +0000Mark BarrettIran is in the news a lot these days.  But what do we really know about Iran?  And, how does Iran fit into Biblical Prophecy?  That's what we'll be examining in the next couple of episodes400bible prophecy,christianity,elam,iran,islam,muslim,prophecy,united states war on iran,warfalse16214fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-213-a-prophetical-view-of-iran-judgment-and-hope-in-the-latter-days--71213466https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2026-04-09T08_45_51-07_00Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:45:51 +0000Mark BarrettIran is a nation in the news a lot these days.  But, how much do we really know about Iran?  How, how does it fit into the prophetic future of the world?  This is what I'll be talking about the next couple of episodes400bible prophecy,christianity,elam,iran,islam,muslim,prophecy,united states war on iran,warfalse16213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-212-attacking-the-anger-issue--71064410https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2026-04-02T08_07_01-07_00Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:07:01 +0000Mark BarrettAnger ruins relationships, marriages and bring chaos into every situation.  There is a better way765anger,anger management,argument,chaos,control,force,kindness,longsuffering,love,patience,peacefalse16212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-211-praying-with-purpose-trusting-god-over-government--70781079https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2026-03-20T07_51_36-07_00Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:51:36 +0000Mark BarrettWe may or may not agree with our governing authorities, but we are required to pray for them.  Let's explore what that looks like.  640authority,faith,god's sovereignty,government,hatred,kindness,love,prayer,riots,rulers,trustfalse16211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-210-spiritual-deception-and-the-heart-of-god--70509827https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2026-03-06T08_21_06-08_00Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:21:06 +0000Mark BarrettThe enemy comes to kill, steal and destroy.  But Jesus came to give life and give it abundantly.  Today's episode is all about how Satan is deceiving millions of people today in one particular area of life.449abortion,deception,devil,forgiveness,grace,love,mercy,peace,satanfalse16210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-209-living-as-light-in-a-hostile-world--70179683https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2026-02-20T08_10_22-08_00Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:10:22 +0000Mark BarrettThis world is increasingly becoming hostile to Christ and to Christianity.  In this podcast I'll be talking about how to live as lights for Christ in a hostile world569bible,christianity,endurance,freedom of speech,hope,hostility,jesus christ,persecution,witnessfalse16209fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-208-jumping-the-hurdle-of-inner-conflict-part-2--70039390https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2026-02-13T07_51_26-08_00Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:51:26 +0000Mark BarrettToday we'll be talking about what it means to be a Carnal Christian, and how we can get out of that state of spiritual being438conflict,grace,inner conflict,maturity,peace,right versus wrong,spiritual growth,spirituality,the flesh,the spiritfalse16208fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-207-jumping-the-hurdle-of-inner-conflict-part-1--69846181https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2026-02-06T07_55_55-08_00Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:55:55 +0000Mark BarrettMaybe you've heard the terms "Flesh" and "Spirit".  What do they have to do with how we live, and how we function in life?464conflict,grace,inner conflict,maturity,peace,right versus wrong,spiritual growth,spirituality,the flesh,the spiritfalse16207fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-206-where-truth-is-found-how-we-live-it-part-2--69687310https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2026-01-30T08_05_54-08_00Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:05:54 +0000Mark BarrettIn this second episode about absolute truth, we'll be talking about where truth comes from and how we can live it out449absolute truth,lies,morality,moral relativism,relativism,right and wrong,truthfalse16206fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-205-yes-there-is-absolute-truth-part-1--69469961https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2026-01-16T08_44_25-08_00Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:44:25 +0000Mark BarrettSociety is being torn apart by the idea that there is no absolute truth.  In these episodes I'll dismantle that idea by showing where absolute truth exists.   550absolute truth,lies,morality,moral relativism,relativism,right and wrong,truthfalse16205fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-204-press-on--69376346https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2026-01-09T13_48_07-08_00Fri, 09 Jan 2026 21:48:07 +0000Mark BarrettIn this New Year I want to give you some reasons, and some ways to look ahead to a new year with hope and enthusiasm530goals,happiness,hope,the future,trusting god,worryfalse16204fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-203-new-beginnings--69261104https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2025-12-31T08_04_57-08_00Wed, 31 Dec 2025 16:04:57 +0000Mark BarrettAt the start of a New Year it's important to evaluate where we've been, and where we're going.  I hope this podcast helps you do that.578a new direction,a new path,direction,forgiveness,god's will,new yearfalse16203fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-202-a-god-s-eye-view-of-christmas--69196684https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2025-12-24T07_57_01-08_00Wed, 24 Dec 2025 15:57:01 +0000Mark BarrettLife if a journey.  We all have stories of our own journey.  Let's take a look at the journey of Jesus, from heaven to earth569christmas,economy,family,gift,holiday,jesus,jesus christ,journey,joy,king jesus,peace,presents,savior,the messiah,travel,warfalse16202fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-201-the-word-became-flesh--69134646https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2025-12-19T07_35_41-08_00Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:35:41 +0000Mark BarrettLet's begin the story of Christ's birth before the world began.  580christmas,economy,family,gift,holiday,jesus,jesus christ,joy,king jesus,peace,presents,savior,the messiah,warfalse16201fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-200-how-we-know-jesus-is-the-promised-messiah--69010783https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2025-12-12T08_31_54-08_00Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:31:54 +0000Mark BarrettIs Jesus truly the Messiah, the promised king, or is there another?  Let's dive into the Old Testament to find what the prophets of old have told us, and if they were true.  734christmas,economy,family,gift,holiday,jesus,jesus christ,joy,king jesus,peace,presents,savior,the messiah,warfalse16200fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-199-finding-true-joy-at-christmas--68901965https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2025-12-05T08_44_40-08_00Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:44:40 +0000Mark BarrettIn the midst of all the bad news, the difficult economy and maybe concerning things in our lives, we can still find true Joy at Christmas time.  730christmas,economy,family,gift,holiday,jesus,jesus christ,joy,peace,presents,savior,warfalse16199fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-198-when-the-church-stands-darkness-flees--68790924https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2025-11-28T13_09_38-08_00Fri, 28 Nov 2025 21:09:38 +0000Mark BarrettWe live in a world that is desperate to see the light of truth and righteousness, and to find hope, purpose and peace.  The Church has all of these things, and we need to shine brightly in the world678absolute truth,happiness,hope,joy,meaning,peace,purpose,righteousness,security,strength,truth,victoryfalse16198fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-197-the-consequence-of-rejecting-god--68664098https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2025-11-20T14_20_17-08_00Thu, 20 Nov 2025 22:20:17 +0000Mark BarrettToday I'm talking about the Justice of God and why it is evidence of His love643consequences,deliverance,god's love,god's wrath,grace,judgment,justice,mercy,safety,salvationfalse16197fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-196-reaching-this-generation-for-christ--68554802https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2025-11-13T07_32_01-08_00Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:32:01 +0000Mark BarrettOur society is moving further and further away from Christ.  But as followers of Jesus Christ we are called to be a light in the world and to share the gift of eternal life with those around us.  Today we'll talk a little about the generation we're...452generation z,jesus christ,repentance,salvationfalse16196fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-195-why-i-don-t-like-halloween--68355924https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2025-10-30T14_41_26-07_00Thu, 30 Oct 2025 21:41:26 +0000Mark BarrettA lot of people see Halloween as just a fun time to dress up and eat candy.  But is that all it is?  Should Christian's participate?  Listen, and then make up your mind748death,goblins,halloween,horror,life,resurrection,transformed,witchesfalse16195fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-194-all-roads-do-not-lead-to-god--68179811https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2025-10-17T07_46_21-07_00Fri, 17 Oct 2025 14:46:21 +0000Mark BarrettMany today believe that if you're just sincere enough, works harder, be a good person that you'll get to heaven.  But that's not true, and today we'll find out why622confession,forgiveness,god,heaven,hell,jesus christ,redemption,salvation,sinfalse16194fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-193-grafted-in-not-replaced-the-church-israel--68133837https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2025-10-14T08_02_56-07_00Tue, 14 Oct 2025 15:02:56 +0000Mark BarrettToday I'm talking about the often misunderstood relationship between the Church and Israel.  There's an important distinction we need to understand between the two.  625church,israel,replacement theology,salvationfalse16193fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-192-know-what-you-believe--68001047https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2025-10-03T07_48_40-07_00Fri, 03 Oct 2025 14:48:40 +0000Mark BarrettDo you really know why you believe what you believe?  This is especially important for followers of Jesus Christ.  We need to have what we call "sound doctrine" if we're going to keep from being led astray.  699bible,bible reading,deceit,deceiving,devil,doctrine,jesus christ,lies,theology,truthfalse16192fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-191-a-biblical-view-of-israel-s-right-to-the-land--67823041https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2025-09-19T07_48_10-07_00Fri, 19 Sep 2025 14:48:10 +0000Mark BarrettThis is a dispute that has gone on for decades, one that only God's Word can answer.  5331948,god's covenants,holy wars,israel,palestinefalse16191fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-190-why-evil-is-rising-in-our-world-a-response-to-the-charlie-kirk-assassination--67740424https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2025-09-12T14_39_46-07_00Fri, 12 Sep 2025 21:39:46 +0000Mark BarrettEvil abounds today.  The tragedy of Charlie Kirk being shot and killed is just the tip of the iceberg and is not isolated. Let me try to help make sense out of it all.   601assassination,brokenness,charlie kirk,evil,judgment,justice,murder,sinfalse16190fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-189-signs-of-spiritual-brokenness-in-our-world--67596480https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2025-09-02T08_02_39-07_00Tue, 02 Sep 2025 15:02:39 +0000Mark BarrettHow do we know our world is broken?  Just look at the signs.  However, there also is an answer to that brokenness536answers,brokenness,christ,godlessness,help,hope,jesus,sin,spirituality,truthfalse16189fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-188-the-value-of-the-church-in-society--67479576https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2025-08-22T07_46_03-07_00Fri, 22 Aug 2025 14:46:03 +0000Mark BarrettDo we still need the church, or is it an outdated institution?  Let's discover the value of the church today501believers,bible,body of christ,christ,christians,church,jesus,theologyfalse16188fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-187-satan-s-role-in-the-world-divide-disrupt-and-cause-chaos--67379419https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2025-08-15T09_09_44-07_00Fri, 15 Aug 2025 16:09:44 +0000Mark BarrettSatan's primary goal is to disrupt God's plans in this world, and he does it by causing chaos and division.  Today I'll be talking about Satan's role in the world today and how we can combat him.718anxiety,chaos,depression,devil,fear. division,satan,sin,tactics of satan,temptationfalse16187fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-186-why-the-land-of-israel-belongs-to-the-jews-the-biblical-viewpoint--67217496https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2025-08-01T07_42_43-07_00Fri, 01 Aug 2025 14:42:43 +0000Mark BarrettThere are passionate people on both sides, but the only side the matters is God's side,  Let's find out to whom the land of Israel really belongs5311948,god's covenants,holy wars,israel,palestinefalse16186fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-185-worry-anxiety-a-waste-of-time--67112434https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2025-07-25T08_03_48-07_00Fri, 25 Jul 2025 15:03:48 +0000Mark BarrettWorry and Anxiety is at epidemic levels in our society, with few seeking help.  God has some answers in His Word that I think can help.  684anger,anxiety,disorders,fear,ocd,panic,ptsd,worryfalse16185fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-184-what-is-prayer--67028833https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2025-07-18T07_37_27-07_00Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:37:27 +0000Mark BarrettAs Christians we know we should pray.  We know Jesus told us to pray and gave us the example of prayer.  But, what is prayer?  730forgiveness,intercession,jesus,needs,prayer,seeking,strengthfalse16184fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-183-the-pathway-to-forgiveness--66773195https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2025-06-27T07_44_35-07_00Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:44:35 +0000Mark BarrettAll of us have been hurt, offended and pushed aside by someone, and it brings bitterness and anger and resentment.  But as Christians we need to learn how to forgive.  It's difficult, but possible.  783anger,bitterness,forgive,forgiveness,frustration,grace,love,offense,reconciliation,repent,repentancefalse16183fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-182-the-end-of-the-age--66727895https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2025-06-24T08_40_45-07_00Tue, 24 Jun 2025 15:40:45 +0000Mark BarrettAre we living in the end times?  Is what we're seeing today a sign of Jesus soon coming?  Let's see what the Word of God says about this664persecution,rapture,rumors of wars,signs,signs of the time,tribulation,warsfalse16182fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-181-why-satan-hates-israel-a-revelation-12-perspective--66592069https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2025-06-17T08_06_24-07_00Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:06:24 +0000Mark BarrettSatan is and has been actively trying to destroy Israel from the very beginning.  But why?  That's what this episode is all about.710god,israel,revelation,satan,spiritual warfarefalse16181fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-180-how-to-survive-ungratefulness--66495870https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2025-06-10T08_41_52-07_00Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:41:52 +0000Mark BarrettWe live in a world with a lot of ungrateful people, and we can get drug down by serving them.  I hope this episode with encourage you today883grace,gratefulness,love,peace,perseverance,strength,thanksgiving,ungratefulnessfalse16180fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-179-thinking-differently-about-affliction--66282897https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2025-05-26T08_00_00-07_00Mon, 26 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000Mark BarrettSomething we all go through is affliction.  We don't like it.  We don't want it.  But what if God is using it for your good?454affliction,glory,grace,hardship,perseverance,redemption,strength,trials,troublefalse16179fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-178-free-in-christ-the-veil-has-been-taken-away--66173138https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2025-05-20T08_31_59-07_00Tue, 20 May 2025 15:31:59 +0000Mark BarrettAre you really Free in Christ, or are you living behind a veil?  Listen as we discover from God's Word what living free really means.628forgiveness,freedom in christ,jesus christ,redemption,salvation,sanctificationfalse16178fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-177-how-to-find-purpose-in-life--66072662https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2025-05-13T07_57_48-07_00Tue, 13 May 2025 14:57:48 +0000Mark BarrettWhy are you here?  What purpose do you have in life?  That's a question a lot of people ask and which I will address in this episode.  572direction in life,god's will,meaning,purposefalse16177fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-176-god-s-word-endures-forever--65781644https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2025-04-28T08_00_00-07_00Mon, 28 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0000Mark BarrettThere are not many things in this world we can depend on for a long period of time.  Governments change; cell phones and computer wear out, cars don't last, and even people can disappoint us.  But we can depend on the Word of God to last.  462church,evidence for the bible,jesus christ,the bible,truthfalse16176fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-175-against-the-grain-living-counterculturally-as-a-christian--65681673https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2025-04-23T07_56_10-07_00Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:56:10 +0000Mark BarrettChristians are called to be different. Most people don't like that idea because we all want to fit in.  But today, I'm talking about how to live against the grain in a world that tries to pull us away from God661christianity,counterculture,following christ,living for christ,purity,redemption,sanctifiedfalse16175fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-174-god-in-the-valley-finding-hope-in-emotional-and-mental-lows--65595420https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2025-04-16T08_40_16-07_00Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:40:16 +0000Mark BarrettToday I'm talking about a topic a lot of people don't talk about openly - those mental and emotional lows we go through in life.  Here are some practical ways of dealing with them680anxiety,burnout,depression,discouragement,emotions,help,hope,joy,peacefalse16174fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-173-how-to-relate-to-theological-liberals--65527721https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2025-04-10T07_45_03-07_00Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:45:03 +0000Mark BarrettLiberalism abounds in our modern world, and we has theological conservatives sometimes have difficulty in knowing how to relate to liberals.  This podcast might help with some practical advice from God's Word686arguments,conservatives,controversy,doctrine,liberalism,theology,truthfalse16173fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-172-is-god-finished-with-israel--65317522https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2025-04-02T08_00_18-07_00Wed, 02 Apr 2025 15:00:18 +0000Mark BarrettMany are wondering what's going on with Israel.  What is God's plan, and is God finished with Israel?  The Bible clearly tells us God's plan for Israel and the world.  Listen to find the answer.  666god's plan,israel,tribulation,warsfalse16172fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-171-why-we-need-silence--64606774https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2025-02-27T08_18_46-08_00Thu, 27 Feb 2025 16:18:46 +0000Mark BarrettWe live in a noisy world.  When are we ever silent?  Is there value in silence, especially silence before the Lord?668christian disciplines,meditation,prayer,silence,solitudefalse16171fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-170-loving-myself-or-hating-myself--64360599https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2025-02-13T07_47_53-08_00Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:47:53 +0000Mark BarrettWe live in a self-love culture today.  But Jesus is always counter culture.  Should we only love ourself, or is there something else to being a follower of Jesus?678awards,christianity,denial,discipleship,ego,hate,love,promotion,self-love,self-value,suicide,virtuefalse16170fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-169-taking-inventory-part-2--63627339https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2025-01-09T08_52_45-08_00Thu, 09 Jan 2025 16:52:45 +0000Mark BarrettIn this episode I continue in our series in 1 John, taking inventory.  Today I'll talk about prayer.  691answered prayer,healing,health,inventory,new year,prayer,resolutiions,salvation,spiritual checkup,spiritualityfalse16169fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-168-taking-inventory--63566987https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2025-01-03T14_13_47-08_00Fri, 03 Jan 2025 22:13:47 +0000Mark BarrettIt's that time of year when businesses take inventory of what is on their shelves.  As followers of Christ we should also take regular inventory of our heart's condition.  689heart condition,inventory,maturity,spiritual growth,spirituality,testimonyfalse16168fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-167-the-grace-of-christmas--63488725https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2024-12-27T08_58_00-08_00Fri, 27 Dec 2024 16:58:00 +0000Mark BarrettChristmas should be celebrated all year long, as it's a season of Grace.  429christmas,depression,grace,harmony,loneliness,love,peacefalse16167fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-166-a-gift-too-wonderful-for-words--63422147https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2024-12-20T13_00_38-08_00Fri, 20 Dec 2024 21:00:38 +0000Mark BarrettWe all love to give and to receive gifts.  Today, allow me to describe the most wonderful gift ever given.  479christmas,gift,holiday,jesus,jesus christ,presents,saviorfalse16166fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-165-how-to-beat-the-holiday-blues--63287126https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2024-12-12T08_28_14-08_00Thu, 12 Dec 2024 16:28:14 +0000Mark BarrettChristmas is a wonderful time of year, and yet, for some, it's a time of anxiety, depression and struggle.  Here are just a few ideas of how to beat the holiday blues.495anxiety,christmas,depression,holidays,mental health,stressfalse16165fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-164-how-to-deal-with-a-mental-health-crisis-as-a-christian--63169880https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2024-12-05T07_53_49-08_00Thu, 05 Dec 2024 15:53:49 +0000Mark BarrettMental Health issues on a rise today.  Are there real answers for how to cope, and even find healing?879anxiety,depression,exercise,health,mental health,mind,moods,suicidefalse16164fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-163-is-there-hope-for-world-peace-part-2--62756018https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2024-11-15T07_45_26-08_00Fri, 15 Nov 2024 15:45:26 +0000Mark BarrettIn this second episode on this topic, I'll give you some ideas of what God asks of us as His followers as we await His return.730church,earthquakes,floods,jesus return,peace,rapture,warfalse16163fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-162-is-there-hope-for-world-peace--62655274https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2024-11-07T08_33_42-08_00Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:33:42 +0000Mark BarrettMany people are wondering if there will ever be peace in our world.  In this episode I'll be talking about what the Bible says about world peace and what we can expect to come544battles,fights,peace,politics,safety,wars,world peacefalse16162fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-161-how-god-s-righteousness-becomes-our-righteousness--62489382https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2024-10-24T07_58_57-07_00Thu, 24 Oct 2024 14:58:57 +0000Mark BarrettDid you know that if you follow Christ, you are righteous?  What does that mean, and how is that possible?600christian living,god,good works,jesus christ,judgment,righteousness,sin,wrathfalse16161fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-160-why-the-left-hates-christianity-part-2--62314059https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2024-10-10T07_41_18-07_00Thu, 10 Oct 2024 14:41:18 +0000Mark BarrettIn this second episode I will help you to see why the world hate Christians and how we can respond755antagonism,christianity,crucifixion,gospel,harmony,hate,hostility,lovefalse16160fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-159-why-the-left-hates-christianity--62129649https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2024-09-27T07_40_35-07_00Fri, 27 Sep 2024 14:40:35 +0000Mark BarrettThere is a war raging against Christians, and it has been for centuries.  You may wonder why!  That's what I'll explain in this episode720agnostics,christianity,christians,hatred,jesus christ,love,the left,war,why the world hate christiansfalse16159fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-158-is-religion-stupid--61955905https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2024-09-17T07_46_29-07_00Tue, 17 Sep 2024 14:46:29 +0000Mark BarrettSome people make the comment that "Religion is Stupid" without context or thought.  Today I'll be explaining why everyone has a religion of some sort, and that religion actually governs our lives.  621atheism,meaning,purpose,religion,truth,understanding,world viewfalse16158fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-157-how-to-renew-our-mind-part-2--60900061https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2024-08-02T07_49_25-07_00Fri, 02 Aug 2024 14:49:25 +0000Mark BarrettIn this episode I'm sharing with you steps you can take to renew your mind so that you can avoid, and even be freed from sinful, harmful and or negative thoughts and habits.  799bible,habits,homosexuality,meaning,mind,purpose,renewal,scripture,sin,spiritual,worldviewfalse16157fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-156-how-to-renew-our-mind-part-1--60802484https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2024-07-25T07_47_25-07_00Thu, 25 Jul 2024 14:47:25 +0000Mark BarrettWhat does the Bible mean when it commands us to "Renew our Mind"?  This is an important concept in the Christian life, but few really know how to do it.  That's what we're talking about in this episode605failure,habits,hope,renewing the mind,success,thoughtsfalse16156fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-155-the-tactics-of-satan--60719027https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2024-07-17T07_39_30-07_00Wed, 17 Jul 2024 14:39:30 +0000Mark BarrettWe're in a spiritual war and we need to know our enemy in order to win.  This episode unveils the devils tactics and gives some ways to fight the enemy735anxiety,depression,devil,fear,satan,sin,tactics of satan,temptationfalse16155fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-154-yes-there-is-absolute-truth-part-3--60610586https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2024-07-05T07_48_19-07_00Fri, 05 Jul 2024 14:48:19 +0000Mark BarrettIn this episode I'm talking about how to respond to those who criticize us for believing in absolute truth457absolutes,bible,meaning,purpose,scripture,speculation,spiritual,theory,truth,worldviewfalse16154fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-153-yes-there-is-absolute-truth-part-2--60528792https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2024-06-27T07_56_50-07_00Thu, 27 Jun 2024 14:56:50 +0000Mark BarrettToday I'll define why moral relativism is so dangerous, and where truth can be found490absolutes,bible,meaning,morality,purpose,scripture,spiritual,truth,worldviewfalse16153fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-152-yes-there-is-absolute-truth--60463046https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2024-06-21T07_23_37-07_00Fri, 21 Jun 2024 14:23:37 +0000Mark BarrettMoral Relativism has taken society by storm and few are speaking up about it's impact on our lives.  I have some things to say about it that I pray will help us to live in accordance with God's Word.540intolerance,morality,moral relativism,relativisms,tolerance,truthfalse16152fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-151-we-are-the-body-of-christ--60373788https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2024-06-13T07_59_17-07_00Thu, 13 Jun 2024 14:59:17 +0000Mark BarrettWhat is the Body of Christ, and what does it look like?  Can you describe it?  It's more than you might think!617believers,body of christ,christians,churchfalse16151fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-150-consequences-of-disobedience--60236998https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2024-05-31T07_47_32-07_00Fri, 31 May 2024 14:47:32 +0000Mark BarrettSometimes when we read the Bible, it's difficult to understand why God does what He does.  But He always has a reason, and a lesson to teach651answers to live,consequences,disobedience,judgment,obedience,questions,sinfalse16150fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-149-judgment-or-genocide--60072500https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2024-05-17T07_48_34-07_00Fri, 17 May 2024 14:48:34 +0000Mark BarrettMany people shun reading the Old Testament because they feel all the wars Israel was engaged in were unjust, and even genocide.  However, that is not the case, and I'd like to clear some things up.  500battles,genocide,grace,judgment,justice,peace,warfalse16149fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-148-a-picture-of-god-s-grace--59947230https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2024-05-09T07_43_50-07_00Thu, 09 May 2024 14:43:50 +0000Mark BarrettSometimes God uses pictures, or stories in the Bible to illustrate a specific truth. Today I'll tell you a story that illustrates God's grace toward us, and the grace we're to show toward others.511compassion,god's grace,grace,kindness,love,sympathyfalse16148fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-147-the-marvelous-grace-of-god--59807274https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2024-05-03T14_41_41-07_00Fri, 03 May 2024 21:41:41 +0000Mark BarrettThe grace of God is marvelous, but what sins does God's grace cover?  All sins, or just some sins?  I'll explore God's grace today in this episode601answers,bible,forgiveness,god,grace,grief,love,mercy,tragedyfalse16147fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-146-discouraged--59616952https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2024-04-23T08_22_48-07_00Tue, 23 Apr 2024 15:22:48 +0000Mark BarrettEveryone gets discouraged.  It's not that we'll never be discouraged, but it's what we do with it that counts724anger,depression,disappointment,discouraged,discouragement,insecurity,loneliness,trialsfalse16146fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-145-you-want-to-be-happy--59490480https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2024-04-16T07_44_39-07_00Tue, 16 Apr 2024 14:44:39 +0000Mark BarrettEveryone wants to be happy, but few know where true happiness comes from.  Let me fill in the blanks for you in today's Episode of Words of Truth654anxiety,contentment,depression,happiness,happy,joy,pease,sad,sadness,smilefalse16145fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-144-apostate-christians-and-the-signs-of-the-last-days--59310955https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2024-04-05T09_48_27-07_00Fri, 05 Apr 2024 16:48:27 +0000Mark BarrettWe must be vigilant in these days of people who are preaching a false gospel, and who have abandoned the faith.  In this episode and I will help you to identify what it means to be apostate and what we can do as Christians following Christ.  494apostacy,apostate,christianity,church,discipleship,falling away from christfalse16144fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-143-he-is-risen-indeed--59212948https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2024-03-28T14_44_05-07_00Thu, 28 Mar 2024 21:44:05 +0000Mark BarrettEaster is the most important date on the Christian Calendar.  However, you may wonder why the date changes every year.  Let me try to explain.  463christian holiday,church,crucifixion,easter,resurrectionfalse16143fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-142-the-mysteries-of-prayer-biblical-praying--58865722https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2024-02-28T07_43_28-08_00Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:43:28 +0000Mark BarrettI often listen to the prayers of people and wonder if they even hear what they are saying, or if they know the Biblical way to pray.  God hears all of our prayers, but don't we want to pray Biblically?  I'll explain what I mean in this podcast765answers to prayer,how to pray,prayer,praying biblically,theologyfalse16142fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-141-why-pray-part-2--58752734https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2024-02-20T07_44_44-08_00Tue, 20 Feb 2024 15:44:44 +0000Mark BarrettWhy do we need to pray?  Why do some Christians stop praying?  There are many reasons, and I'll talk about some of them in this episode473god's will,holy spirit,intercession,jesus christ,prayer,supplicationfalse16141fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-140-why-pray-part-1--58674985https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2024-02-13T07_55_35-08_00Tue, 13 Feb 2024 15:55:35 +0000Mark BarrettWhy should we pray?  Doesn't God know everything anyway?  Why do we need to tell God what He already knows?  And, why do people refuse to pray?  I'll attempt to answer some of these questions705intervention,prayer,requests answer to prayer,supplications,talking to godfalse16140fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-139-scams-of-the-devil-part-2--58599923https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2024-02-07T07_32_28-08_00Wed, 07 Feb 2024 15:32:28 +0000Mark BarrettHave you ever been scammed?  Lot's of people have been, and will be every day.  The Devil scams us too, and we need to be aware and know how to combat his scams569alert,devil,fake,falsehood,lies,phishing,satan,scams,tricks,victoryfalse16139fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-138-scams-of-the-devil-part-1--58516006https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2024-01-31T07_58_04-08_00Wed, 31 Jan 2024 15:58:04 +0000Mark BarrettWe live in a world of fraud, scams, fakery and scandal.  In the spiritual realm we also deal with these things.  Today I want to expose the works of the devil by sharing some ways he is scamming people, and how we can avoid his schemes.    523devil,fake,falsehood,lies,phishing,satan,scams,tricksfalse16138fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-137-how-much-authority-does-satan-have--58368609https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2024-01-19T07_35_29-08_00Fri, 19 Jan 2024 15:35:29 +0000Mark BarrettSatan tempted Jesus by telling Him that he'd give Jesus all authority over the earth is He'd worship him.  How much authority was that?  How much authority does Satan have to give away?  450authority,god's authority,jesus,lordship,rulership,satan,temptationfalse16137fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-136-practical-goals-for-the-new-year--58140559https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2023-12-28T10_24_11-08_00Thu, 28 Dec 2023 18:24:11 +0000Mark BarrettIf you are a New Year Resolution kind of person, chances are you'll break your resolutions before the year is out.  Let me give you some ideas for how to set goals and keep them4172024,future,goals,goal setting,new year,planning,time,workfalse16136fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-135-why-christians-celebrate-christmas--58072892https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2023-12-20T07_29_02-08_00Wed, 20 Dec 2023 15:29:02 +0000Mark BarrettSome people say we shouldn't celebrate Christmas, because it's not really the date Jesus was born.  Let me share with you why we celebrate Christmas434birth,celebration,christ,christmas,jesus,joseph,manger,mary,merry christmasfalse16135fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-134-christmas-facts-you-may-not-know--57879301https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2023-12-01T08_27_48-08_00Fri, 01 Dec 2023 16:27:48 +0000Mark BarrettWe all know the story of Christ's birth - or do we?  How much of what we know if made up, exaggerated, or misquoted?  Let me set the facts straight.  634christmas,christ's birth,facts about 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God.  568culture,humanism,individualism,materialism,morality,relativism,truth,worldviewfalse16132fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-131-understanding-god-s-wrath--57321848https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2023-10-20T07_56_33-07_00Fri, 20 Oct 2023 14:56:33 +0000Mark BarrettWhen was the last time you heard anyone talk about God's Wrath?  It's an unpopular subject today, but an important subject we need to understand and even embrace.  510disobedience,forgiveness,god's character,god's power,grace,love,obedience,punishment,wrathfalse16131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-130-what-is-happening-to-religiion--57225634https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2023-10-13T08_35_47-07_00Fri, 13 Oct 2023 15:35:47 +0000Mark BarrettThere is a move to eliminate Christianity from society (like that hasn't been attempted before).  We see it in so many arenas of society.  We need to have our eyes open, and be ready as Christians to stand for truth.  586atheism,attack on christianity,christianity,defending the bible,government,humanism,politicians,politics,social issues,truthfalse16130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-129-why-i-believe-the-bible-part-2--57118261https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2023-10-06T07_59_46-07_00Fri, 06 Oct 2023 14:59:46 +0000Mark BarrettIn this second episode I want to help you understand where we got our Bible, and why we have the books in it that we have.374authority of the bible,bible,bible inspiration,books of the bible,where we got our biblefalse16129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-128-why-i-believe-the-bible-part-1--56994062https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2023-09-29T07_51_41-07_00Fri, 29 Sep 2023 14:51:41 +0000Mark BarrettIs the Bible reliable?  How can I know that what I'm reading is true?  In a society which views the Bible as nothing more than an ancient book, let me give you some reasons for why you can trust it to be true.  601believe,bible accuracy,faith,god's word,trustfalse16128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-127-survival-as-a-christian-in-modern-society--56870885https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2023-09-20T07_54_52-07_00Wed, 20 Sep 2023 14:54:52 +0000Mark BarrettIt's tough to live as a fully committed Christian in our society today.  This podcast will give you some tips for survival449bible,meaning,principles,purpose,scripture,spiritual,survival as a christian,worldviewfalse16127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-126-living-in-a-world-not-friendly-towards-the-gospel--56737289https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2023-09-08T07_46_37-07_00Fri, 08 Sep 2023 14:46:37 +0000Mark BarrettAs Christians we need to learn how to living with opposition to our faith, even persecution.  God's Word gives us some principles we can live by605faithful,favor,godliness,kindness,love,opposition,persecution,rejectionfalse16126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-125-how-to-trust-god-in-difficult-times--56591085https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2023-08-25T07_34_15-07_00Fri, 25 Aug 2023 14:34:15 +0000Mark BarrettAll of us experience difficulties in our lives.  How we respond to them will make the difference between defeat and victory.  Today I'll give you some ideas about how to live in victory545anxiety,defeat,depression,hardship,persecution,sad,trials,trusting god,turmoil,victoryfalse16125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-124-how-christians-can-cope-in-a-changing-culture--56513584https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2023-08-18T07_48_35-07_00Fri, 18 Aug 2023 14:48:35 +0000Mark BarrettIt's difficult to live in so much change that rattles our sensibility and our lives.  It makes us feel like outsiders.  But there is a way to live in this changing world, and in this episode I outline those steps.  590anxiety,change,coping,culture,purposefalse16124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-123-knowing-and-doing-the-will-of-god-part-3--56249682https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2023-07-27T08_39_04-07_00Thu, 27 Jul 2023 15:39:04 +0000Mark BarrettIn this third Episode I will explain in child-like terms how we can know and do the will of God.516direction,goals,god's will,meaning of life,purposefalse16123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-122-knowing-and-doing-the-will-of-god-part-2--54841521https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2023-06-23T12_29_51-07_00Fri, 23 Jun 2023 19:29:51 +0000Mark BarrettToday, in a continuation of knowing and doing the will of God, I'll be talking about the Two Wills of God and why they are important to understand.475anxiety,direction,god's will,hope,meaning,peace,purpose,strength,will of godfalse16122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-121-how-to-know-the-will-of-god--54462443https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2023-06-16T08_25_21-07_00Fri, 16 Jun 2023 15:25:21 +0000Mark BarrettMany people ask me how they can know the will of God for their lives.  It's not a mystery, and it's not something God wants to hide from us.  Let me unravel the mystery for you today.552direction,goals,god's will,meaning of life,purposefalse16121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-120-what-influences-your-world-view--54462450https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2023-06-09T07_46_41-07_00Fri, 09 Jun 2023 14:46:41 +0000Mark BarrettHow have you formed your worldview?  There have been some influencers, whether you're aware of them or not.  The non-Christian world also has worldviews, and in this episode I'll be talking about what they are and how they can influence us as...459bible,meaning,purpose,scripture,spiritual,worldviewfalse16120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-119-what-is-your-worldview-part-2--54462459https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2023-05-19T07_34_16-07_00Fri, 19 May 2023 14:34:16 +0000Mark BarrettWhat is your worldview?  Do you even know what that is, or are you just going along with what society tells you it should be?449bible,meaning,purpose,scripture,spiritual,worldviewfalse16119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-118-what-is-your-worldview-part-1--54462470https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2023-05-12T07_52_00-07_00Fri, 12 May 2023 14:52:00 +0000Mark BarrettMany have not even considered what their worldview is, so they just piecemeal it, grabbing from whatever others tell them they should think.  This will be a several part podcast as I examine what a Christian worldview is.367bible,meaning,purpose,scripture,spiritual,worldviewfalse16118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-117-the-purpose-of-prayer--54462455https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2023-05-05T07_53_02-07_00Fri, 05 May 2023 14:53:02 +0000Mark BarrettWhy do we pray?  Why, when we pray, we don't get what we ask for?  How can we pray more effectively?  This the topic I'll address in this podcast693answered prayer,prayer,purpose for prayer,suffering,talking to god,troublefalse16117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-116-right-thinking-about-self-esteem--54462444https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2023-04-26T07_55_46-07_00Wed, 26 Apr 2023 14:55:46 +0000Mark BarrettWhere do you find your self-esteem?  If you're not looking in the right place, you'll never truly find self-worth.  In this episode I'll be talking about how to find, and where to find self-worth that will last559mental health,positive image,self-esteem,self-image,self-worth,value,worthfalse16116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-115-living-a-life-of-faith-and-persistence-part-2--54462471https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2023-04-14T09_02_08-07_00Fri, 14 Apr 2023 16:02:08 +0000Mark BarrettIn this second part of Psalm 129 the author discussing righteous living although being treated unjustly, and how to live a life of faith.  612endurance,failure,faith,hardship,persecution,persistence,strength,weaknessfalse16115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-114-living-a-life-of-faith-and-persistence-part-1--54462491https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2023-03-17T14_35_06-07_00Fri, 17 Mar 2023 21:35:06 +0000Mark BarrettI think we'd all agree that sometimes life isn't fair.  Bad things happen to good people.  Today we'll be looking at some principles that will help us persist in the face of difficulty.  825endurance,failure,faith,hardship,persecution,persistence,strength,weaknessfalse16114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-113-help-for-the-struggle-with-mental-illness--54462464https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2023-03-03T14_59_00-08_00Fri, 03 Mar 2023 22:59:00 +0000Mark BarrettMany people struggle with mental illness with no real help of hope.  I pray that today's podcast will be an encouragement and help to those who are struggling.  493anger,anxiety,counseling,disruption,mental health,mental illness,purpose,stressfalse16113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-112-what-is-revival--54462465https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2023-02-23T07_56_55-08_00Thu, 23 Feb 2023 15:56:55 +0000Mark BarrettWe've been hearing reports of what is happening at Asbury University in Kentucky, and how revival has broken out.  This begs the question: "What is revival?"  I'd like to address that question in this podcast639anointing,holy spirit,revival,salvation,spirit,spiritual energizing,spiritual powerfalse16112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-111-how-to-have-effective-prayer--54462447https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2023-02-10T14_20_41-08_00Fri, 10 Feb 2023 22:20:41 +0000Mark BarrettEffective prayer can be life transformational, but often we struggle with prayer; how to pray; when to pray; and being distracted from prayer.  Today's podcast may help to answer some of those struggles.  448adoration,confession,intercession,petition,pray,prayer,thanksgivingfalse16111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-110-creating-an-atmosphere-of-love--54462467https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2023-01-27T14_22_37-08_00Fri, 27 Jan 2023 22:22:37 +0000Mark BarrettLove is in the air, but few people really know how to love, to show show, or receive love.  What is love?  How do we love one another?  675care,concern,family,healing,help,hope,love,meaning,purpose,strengthfalse16110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-109-a-christian-response-to-societies-moral-decline--54462496https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2023-01-13T08_33_44-08_00Fri, 13 Jan 2023 16:33:44 +0000Mark BarrettThere are many responses today to the moral decline of society, some even denying the decline.  What should be the Christian's response to it all?  That's the topic of today's podcast422christian behavior,goodness,humility,moral decline,morality,repentance,righteousness,sinfalse16109fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-108-a-good-approach-for-a-new-year--54462466https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2022-12-29T09_51_36-08_00Thu, 29 Dec 2022 17:51:36 +0000Mark BarrettEveryone will be celebrating the New Year in a different way.  But what should we as followers of Christ do to begin our New Year?  What should we be thinking about?  This is my take on the subject484celebration,new yearfalse16108fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-107-focusing-more-on-the-giver-than-the-gifts--54462474https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2022-12-23T14_08_29-08_00Fri, 23 Dec 2022 22:08:29 +0000Mark BarrettIt is easy to get distracted this time of year, and to focus on the less important things.  Let me help you to focus on what will really bring meaning to your Christmas season366christ,christmas,faith,focus,hope,meaning,purpose,strengthfalse16107fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-106-beat-the-holiday-blues--54462473https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/revmarbarr/episodes/2022-12-16T18_49_38-08_00Sat, 17 Dec 2022 02:49:38 +0000Mark BarrettThis time of year is rough for a lot of people.  They get the Holiday Blues.  In this podcast I'll share some simple ideas for beating the Blues.388anxiety,blues,depression,holidays,pressure,stressfalse16106fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-105-coping-with-lonliness--54462445https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2022-09-27T10_01_44-07_00Tue, 27 Sep 2022 17:01:44 +0000Mark BarrettMay people are suffering under the weight of loneliness.  Perhaps this episode with bring some hope and relief to the pain.528alone,courage,hope,hurt,loneliness,pain,suffering,supportfalse16105fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-104-coping-with-lonliness--54462448https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2022-09-27T09_56_44-07_00Tue, 27 Sep 2022 16:56:44 +0000Mark BarrettMany people are suffering under the burden of loneliness today.  Perhaps today's episode of Words of Truth will bring some help.  528alone,courage,hope,hurt,loneliness,pain,suffering,supportfalse16104fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-103-what-oppression-is-and-how-to-combat-it--54462479https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2022-09-14T20_56_40-07_00Thu, 15 Sep 2022 03:56:40 +0000Mark BarrettI'm talking about Spiritual Oppression.  Christians are constantly under attack from the Devil, but we have the weapons to combat him.  683combatting satan,demonology,demons,satan,satanology,spiritual bondage,spiritual oppressionfalse16103fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-102-finding-your-purpose-in-life--54462478https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2022-09-09T15_01_19-07_00Fri, 09 Sep 2022 22:01:19 +0000Mark BarrettMany people wonder what their purpose is in life and feel like there is no meaning.  Let me help answer that question in this podcast.  528eternity,god's plan,hope,meaning,purposefalse16102fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-101-living-peacefully-in-divisive-times--54462449https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2022-08-31T17_46_06-07_00Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:46:06 +0000Mark BarrettWe live in a divisive world on so many levels, politically, spiritually and personally.  Many strive to bring peace in our world, but are unsuccessful.  There is an answer, and I want to talk about that today.593hope,justice,kindness,longsuffering,love,peace,safetyfalse16101fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-100-the-baptism-of-the-holy-spirit--54462500https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2022-08-25T17_19_48-07_00Fri, 26 Aug 2022 00:19:48 +0000Mark BarrettIs there a 'second' filling of the Holy Spirit by a laying on of hands?  Let's find the answer in God's Word.597filling of the spirit,holy spirit,laying on of hands,prayer,spiritfalse16100fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-99-the-benefits-of-being-a-christian--54462510https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2022-08-19T17_18_11-07_00Sat, 20 Aug 2022 00:18:11 +0000Mark BarrettWhy is it so important that we make certain we are saved?  Can we know for sure?  Are there any indicators that a person, or that we ourselves are saved?  Let's try to answer those questions.638christian,christianity,fruit of the spirit,salvation,saved,spiritfalse1699fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-98-living-an-uncompromised-life--54462458https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2022-08-11T15_51_39-07_00Thu, 11 Aug 2022 22:51:39 +0000Mark BarrettOur world and the devil are always attempting to lure us away from God's truth and to compromise our faith and our walk with God.  Here is help in living an uncompromised life817compromise,fair,godly,just,life,love,pure,right,righteous,sanctified,uncompromisedfalse1698fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-97-can-the-bible-be-trusted--54462476https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2022-08-04T17_08_41-07_00Fri, 05 Aug 2022 00:08:41 +0000Mark BarrettMore people today than ever do not trust the Bible to be reliable, nor do they read it as a source of help, direction or inspiration for their life.  Let me give you some evidence for why we can trust the reliability of the Bible, and why we should...584authority of the bible,bible,canonization,inspiration of the bible,scripture,truthfalse1697fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-96-your-thought-life-matters--54462463https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2022-07-27T17_31_46-07_00Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:31:46 +0000Mark BarrettWhat do you dwell on the most?:  Whatever you focus on is where your life will go.  Today I'm talking about how we can our life by changing our thoughts.669direction,encouragement,focus,future,hope,plans,positive,thoughts,visionfalse1696fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-95-preparing-for-the-lord-s-coming--54462468https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2022-07-20T16_36_45-07_00Wed, 20 Jul 2022 23:36:45 +0000Mark BarrettAre you prepared for the Lord's return?  What should we do to prepare.?  That's the topic for today's podcast.575christ's return,repent,righteousness,salvation,second coming of christ,the lord's returnfalse1695fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-94-identifying-false-teacheres--54462453https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2022-07-12T15_57_30-07_00Tue, 12 Jul 2022 22:57:30 +0000Mark BarrettIt's important to know what you are listening to, and to know they are speaking the Truth.  This is especially true when it come to the Teachers of the Word of God.  Today I'll give you some ways to identify false teachers654antichrist,false teachers,preachers,spiritual leaders,teaching,truthfalse1694fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-93-we-need-revival--54462461https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2022-07-06T16_14_56-07_00Wed, 06 Jul 2022 23:14:56 +0000Mark BarrettWith all the violence and crime and hate happening in our world today, only one thing that will help.  It's called Revival565change,healing,help,peace,renewal,revival,strengthfalse1693fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-92-why-does-god-allow-pain-and-suffering--54462472https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2022-06-29T18_50_06-07_00Thu, 30 Jun 2022 01:50:06 +0000Mark BarrettWhy does God allow pain and suffering in our world, and in our lives?  That's a difficult question, but not without answers from God's word.  507difficulty,god's love,god's will,hardship,health,help,pain,peace,suffering,tribulation,troublefalse1692fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-91-how-we-are-to-live-in-the-last-days--54462475https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2022-06-22T18_21_33-07_00Thu, 23 Jun 2022 01:21:33 +0000Mark BarrettIn my previous podcast, I spoke about the signs of the last days.  We are living in the last days before Christ returns, and today I'm talking about how to live, as Christians, in these last days.456end times,hope,last days,peace,strength,tribulation,trouble,unity,victoryfalse1691fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-90-recognizing-signs-of-the-times--54462469https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2022-06-16T17_58_52-07_00Fri, 17 Jun 2022 00:58:52 +0000Mark BarrettMany people today are asking if we are at the end of the age, and that if I believe Christ is coming soon.  Let's find out what the signs of the times are telling us.677christ's return,end times,revelation,signs of the time,the rapture,tribulationfalse1690fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-89-tips-for-dealing-with-mental-health-issues--54462480https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2022-06-08T17_26_36-07_00Thu, 09 Jun 2022 00:26:36 +0000Mark BarrettWe're living in a day and age when mental health issues is running rampant.  It seems like everyone is talking about it, but few answers are being offered.  Let me try and offer some tips for dealing with the problem.  606anger,anxiety,counseling,disruption,mental health,purpose,stressfalse1689fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-88-living-a-godly-life-in-a-godless-society--54462481https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2022-06-01T17_02_36-07_00Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:02:36 +0000Mark BarrettHave you ever wondered if it's possible to live a godly life in a godless society?  We must.  It's our only hope, and it's the hope of the world491anxiety,direction,hope,meaning,peace,purpose,strengthfalse1688fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-87-thinking-about-the-seeming-rise-in-violence--54462484https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2022-05-26T15_24_50-07_00Thu, 26 May 2022 22:24:50 +0000Mark BarrettSo much violence, crime, war and hate.  What is happening in our world?  What can be done about it?  Let me offer some things we can be doing to help.  680anxiety,care,crime,fear,hate,help,love,religion,violencefalse1687fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-86-how-to-reduce-stress--54462526https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2022-05-18T17_46_05-07_00Thu, 19 May 2022 00:46:05 +0000Mark BarrettEveryone lives with stress.  Maybe more than ever before.  However, stress can have a negative effect on our lives, so, we need to learn how to cope with, and even reduce stress.  512anxiety,depression,happiness,joy,pressure,stress,worryfalse1686fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-85-what-can-we-do-about-bibilical-illiteracy--54462487https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2022-05-11T17_57_42-07_00Thu, 12 May 2022 00:57:42 +0000Mark BarrettThe Bible is constantly being misquoted in our day.  That's not something new.  Satan misquoted Scripture to Eve and even to Jesus.  What can we do to avoid being led astray?  Here are some answers.736bible,deception,error,ignorance,illiteracy,misquotesfalse1685fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-84-aging-gracefully--54462528https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2022-05-04T17_33_36-07_00Thu, 05 May 2022 00:33:36 +0000Mark BarrettI want to age gracefully, not just age.  How about you?  Here are some ideas that might help us do that.694aging,graceful,kindness,peaceful,pleasing,purpose,thankfulfalse1684fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-83-maintain-your-witness--54462482https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2022-04-27T17_39_03-07_00Thu, 28 Apr 2022 00:39:03 +0000Mark BarrettSo we care what people think about us as a follower of Christ?  Does our behavior make a difference in how people think of Christ?  How do we maintain our witness in a dark, sinful world?825behavior,christian witness,language,witness,witnessing,words,worldlinessfalse1683fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-82-real-answers-for-depression--54462497https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2022-04-20T17_15_33-07_00Thu, 21 Apr 2022 00:15:33 +0000Mark BarrettDepression is a heavy cloud that comes over us, and is difficult to get out from under.  However, the Bible offers real answers to dealing with it.  Allow me to share some of these truths from the Bible568anxiety,depression,heartache,sadness,suffering,troublefalse1682fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-81-real-answers-for-depression--54462485https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2022-04-20T17_06_36-07_00Thu, 21 Apr 2022 00:06:36 +0000Mark BarrettDepression is a horrible darkness that falls over us and is difficult to shake.  However, the Bible gives real solutions to how to deal with depression.  Let me share some truths with you that I know will help568anxiety,depression,heartache,sadness,suffering,troublefalse1681fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-80-a-sweet-smelling-sacrifice--54462501https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2022-04-13T17_20_44-07_00Thu, 14 Apr 2022 00:20:44 +0000Mark BarrettBlood, Sweat & Tears were mingled with the sweet smell of Mary's perfume.  561easter,forgiveness,jesus,punishment,sacrifice,savior,sinfalse1680fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-79-is-there-purpose--54462489https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2022-04-07T17_36_09-07_00Fri, 08 Apr 2022 00:36:09 +0000Mark BarrettOne of the greatest needs in life is to find purpose.  But how do we find it?  I'll share with you some practical ways to find purpose in life559anxiety,direction,hope,meaning,peace,purpose,strengthfalse1679fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-78-waiting-on-god--54462490https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2022-03-31T17_42_47-07_00Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:42:47 +0000Mark BarrettWait, Wait, Wait!  We do a lot of waiting in life and none of us like it.  But what we do while we're waiting might make the wait worth it.  559faith,hope,patience,perseverance,waitingfalse1678fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-77-forgiving-and-being-forgiven--54462483https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2022-03-23T17_49_09-07_00Thu, 24 Mar 2022 00:49:09 +0000Mark BarrettWhen we're hurt by someone, our tendency is to get mad or get even.  But there's a better way that can help us lead a happier life.  It's called forgiveness.  Easier said than done, but possible.  560forgive,forgiveness,freedl,grace,happiness,joy,lovefalse1677fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-76-bearing-with-uncertainty--54462515https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2022-03-17T17_06_48-07_00Fri, 18 Mar 2022 00:06:48 +0000Mark BarrettWe live in an uncertain world, and there are a lot of things we don't know about the future, but that we want to know.  But Jesus calls us to live in an uncertain world and still follow Him.  Here's how.    611anxiety,fear,questions,uncertaintyfalse1676fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-75-does-god-always-answer-prayer--54462486https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2022-03-10T18_10_31-08_00Fri, 11 Mar 2022 02:10:31 +0000Mark BarrettWhen you pray and don't hear anything back, does that mean God hasn't answered your prayer?  When does God answer, and when does He not answer?  Let me try and answer that question671answered prayer,prayer,talking to god. listening to g,unanswered prayersfalse1675fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-74-dealing-with-anxiety-when-life-is-uncertain--54462477https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2022-03-03T17_41_06-08_00Fri, 04 Mar 2022 01:41:06 +0000Mark BarrettWe live in a day of uncertainty, but there is a way to deal with the anxiety associated with it.  560anxiety,care,fear,hope,love,struggle,warfalse1674fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-73-are-you-listening-to-god-part-2--54462502https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2022-02-23T17_14_45-08_00Thu, 24 Feb 2022 01:14:45 +0000Mark BarrettLast week I spoke about those who did not listen to God and the consequences.  Today's lesson is about those who DID listen to God and the blessings of doing so.  865faithfulness,goodness,grace,listening,loyalty,obedience,peace,truthfalse1673fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-72-are-you-listening-to-god--54462532https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2022-02-18T16_06_11-08_00Sat, 19 Feb 2022 00:06:11 +0000Mark BarrettListening is one of the hardest things for us to do, but often in Scripture, we are told to be quick to lisen.  We're also given many examples of those who did not listen, as an encouragement to us to listen to God.893bible,god's will,god's word,listen,obedience,prayer,sacrifice,scripture,waitingfalse1672fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-71-are-you-comfortable-or-comforted--54462492https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2022-02-10T17_01_57-08_00Fri, 11 Feb 2022 01:01:57 +0000Mark BarrettNo one can come alongside themselves and comfort themselves.  We need an outside source to be truly comforted.  Furthermore, we're called to comfort others.  How does this transaction take place?  Listen in to hear the answer580comfort,comfortable,encouragement,help,hope,peace,strengthfalse1671fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-70-you-re-in-a-battle--54462503https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2022-02-03T17_13_14-08_00Fri, 04 Feb 2022 01:13:14 +0000Mark BarrettIn our world today we are constantly confronted with battles.  Battles of the mind, physical battles, world battles, family battles, etc.  Today I'll help you to see where our real battle is and how we can confront them.  648fear,freedom,spiritual battle,victory,warfarefalse1670fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-69-god-is-with-us--54462533https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2022-01-26T17_22_58-08_00Thu, 27 Jan 2022 01:22:58 +0000Mark BarrettSome days feel long, difficult, and without hope.  We often wonder how we'll get through all the hard things we have to deal with in life.  We need to remember through it all that God is with us.  673god with us,help,hope,peace,power,strength,victoryfalse1669fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-68-dealing-with-tough-relationshipos--54462514https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2022-01-19T16_12_06-08_00Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:12:06 +0000Mark BarrettEveryone has had a relationship that has been stressful.  There are some steps that can help to reduce the stress if we're willing to take them.  Let me share them with you today409brokenness,counsel,healing,help for the heart,people,problems,relationships,repairfalse1668fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-67-you-re-in-a-spiritual-war--54462538https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2022-01-12T17_33_36-08_00Thu, 13 Jan 2022 01:33:36 +0000Mark BarrettChristians are in a Spiritual War and they don't know it.  Some are battling depression, anger, anxiety, and addiction and just think it's a part of life.  It's a war, a spiritual war, and today I'll be talking about how to defeat the enemy.  551anger,anxiety,bitterness,depression,devil,satan,spiritual warfare,struggle,worryfalse1667fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-66-embracing-change--54462539https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2022-01-04T17_57_34-08_00Wed, 05 Jan 2022 01:57:34 +0000Mark BarrettEverything changes...all the time...everywhere.  We can't avoid change, but we can learn how to cope with it by embracing our never-changing God.  554change,coping,disappointment,hardship,strength,upsetfalse1666fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-65-a-new-beginning--54462488https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2021-12-29T09_33_42-08_00Wed, 29 Dec 2021 17:33:42 +0000Mark BarrettNew beginnings are nice.  Like fresh sheets on a bed.  Here we are at the beginning of a new year.  Today, I want to talk about how to start a new year fresh.  384forgiveness,fresh start,new beginnings,new yearfalse1665fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-64-keep-your-marriage-together--54462512https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2021-12-22T17_38_49-08_00Thu, 23 Dec 2021 01:38:49 +0000Mark Barrett686disagreement,happiness,help for the marriage,honesty,marriage,pitfalls in marriage,trustfalse1664fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-64-keep-your-marriage-togethert--54462504https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2021-12-22T17_36_08-08_00Thu, 23 Dec 2021 01:36:08 +0000Mark BarrettSo many people today are unhappy in their marriages, and too many are divorcing.  Today, I want to help by giving some pitfalls to a healthy marriage that need to be avoided.  Marriage is never easy, but it can work, and it can be fulfilling686disagreement,happiness,help for the marriage,honesty,marriage,pitfalls in marriage,trustfalse1664fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-63-repairing-relationships--54462508https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2021-12-17T16_19_31-08_00Sat, 18 Dec 2021 00:19:31 +0000Mark BarrettI'm certain that all of us have experienced a broken relationship, and we wonder if and how it can be repaired.  Let me assure you that those relationships can be repaired, but there are steps we need to follow.  In this episode, I'll share some steps...676brokenness,counsel,healing,help for the heart,people,problems,relationships,repairfalse1663fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-62-avoiding-pitfalls-in-communication--54462509https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2021-12-09T06_58_44-08_00Thu, 09 Dec 2021 14:58:44 +0000Mark BarrettEveryone has to talk, but do we think about what we say before we say it?  How many times do we get into conflict with someone because of our words?  What do we say or do when we do get in conflict with someone?  Let's discover the answers together866arguing,communication,conflict,conversations,resolution,wordsfalse1662fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-61-denying-anger--54462521https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2021-11-25T17_11_03-08_00Fri, 26 Nov 2021 01:11:03 +0000Mark BarrettAnger is a human emotion that everyone displays.  Anger becomes a problem when it is used as a tool against people.  Today, I'll be talking about how to be angry and not sin.744anger,bad behavior,caring,fighting,love,relationships,sensitivityfalse1661fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-60-living-in-harmony--54462518https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2021-11-18T17_43_47-08_00Fri, 19 Nov 2021 01:43:47 +0000Mark BarrettOur world is living in shatters.  Warring, hatred, inequities, abuse all abound in our World.  Christians are called to live countercultural to our world.  We're called to live in harmony with one another.  Let me share with you how.  681belonging,church,conversation,harmony,love,one,sharing,togetherfalse1660fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-59-god-s-comfort--54462542https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2021-11-10T17_23_38-08_00Thu, 11 Nov 2021 01:23:38 +0000Mark BarrettAll of us need to be comforted from time to time.  But, what does it mean to be comforted by God?  Let's find out what the Scriptures say.390comfort,endurance,faith,help,hope,peace,strengthfalse1659fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-58-living-life-in-thanksgiving--54462493https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2021-11-03T17_33_06-07_00Thu, 04 Nov 2021 00:33:06 +0000Mark BarrettMany people are living miserable, sad, lonely, unthankful lives today, and it's because of their focus.  We can live in thanksgiving every day, and that thanksgiving will bring joy.  Let me show you how462goodness,grace,happiness,joy,thanks,thanksgivingfalse1658fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-57-don-t-be-stunted-spiritually--54462495https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2021-10-27T17_45_20-07_00Thu, 28 Oct 2021 00:45:20 +0000Mark BarrettWe like to see things grow.  If they're not growing, something is wrong.  In the same way, as followers of Christ, we need to be growing spiritually.  Today I'll give some ideas about what might be stunting growth and how we can get back on the right...517christianity,development,discipleship,spiritual growth,stunted growthfalse1657fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-56-how-to-shine-light-into-the-darkness--54462519https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2021-10-21T18_27_38-07_00Fri, 22 Oct 2021 01:27:38 +0000Mark BarrettAs followers of Christ, we are commanded to shine the light of Christ into the darkness of the world so that they will become attracted to Christ and want to follow Him.  But we live in such a dark world.  How can we shine that light?705christ,christians,good example,gospel,jesus,witnessingfalse1656fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-55-god-our-strength-in-times-of-trouble--54462540https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2021-10-13T17_21_23-07_00Thu, 14 Oct 2021 00:21:23 +0000Mark BarrettWe know that others make promises to be our help, our 'savior', our hope, but there is hope in only one, and that is the Lord Jesus Christ.  571faith,friend,hope,power,strength,trustfalse1655fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-54-in-pursuit-of-happiness--54462520https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2021-10-06T15_58_18-07_00Wed, 06 Oct 2021 22:58:18 +0000Mark BarrettPeople today are looking for happiness in all the wrong places.  Listen today as I talk about where the idea of "the pursuit of happiness" came from, and where it can truly be found722happiness,happy,joy,misery,smile,sorrow,troublefalse1654fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-53-is-god-still-in-control--54462494https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2021-09-29T18_16_27-07_00Thu, 30 Sep 2021 01:16:27 +0000Mark BarrettIt's tempting to think that God has lost control of this world.  So many things are happening in our world that seem out of character for a God who should be in control, and it's tempting to believe that the enemy of God is in control.  That's what we...493chaos,control,difficulty,god,jesus christ,trials,world warsfalse1653fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-52-how-to-get-along-with-difficult-people--54462505https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2021-09-18T10_19_45-07_00Sat, 18 Sep 2021 17:19:45 +0000Mark BarrettSometimes in life, we have to deal with difficult people.  Avoiding the problem doesn't make it go away, so, what should we do?  Today's Episode is about giving you some tools for getting along with everybody.658coping,difficulties,help,peoplefalse1652fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-51-why-go-to-church--54462524https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2021-09-01T16_11_47-07_00Wed, 01 Sep 2021 23:11:47 +0000Mark BarrettWhy do you go to Church? Another question; Why should you go to Church? There are reasons to go, and reasons not to go. Let's explore these reasons together592church,excuses,preaching,worshipfalse1651fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-50-the-true-definition-of-joy--54462513https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2021-08-27T14_34_39-07_00Fri, 27 Aug 2021 21:34:39 +0000Mark BarrettEveryone wants happiness. But happiness can easily be lost through the circumstance of life. Let's try Joy! Today I'll share with you the true definition of Joy.558circumstances,happiness,hardship,joy,rejoice,trialsfalse1650fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-49-christianity-and-diversity--54462535https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2021-08-20T13_59_18-07_00Fri, 20 Aug 2021 20:59:18 +0000Mark BarrettWe live in rich diversity, wherever we live. As followers of Jesus Christ, how can we live in such diversity, and yet continue to live in unity and peace? This is what we are exploring on today's podcast830diversity,harmony,inclusion,peace,unityfalse1649fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-48-living-like-christ-in-a-dark-world--54462517https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2021-08-12T17_55_02-07_00Fri, 13 Aug 2021 00:55:02 +0000Mark BarrettOur World needs people who live like Christ, not more hypocrites. We can be that kind of person. Listen as I share with you how you can be an example for Christ588christ,example,good,goodness,longsuffering,patience,peace,uprightfalse1648fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-47-serving-god-in-weakness--54462543https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2021-07-27T15_14_04-07_00Tue, 27 Jul 2021 22:14:04 +0000Mark BarrettWe are led to believe that in order to be successful in life, we must be talented, have a lot of money, have the right looks, or wear the right clothing. But in God's economy, it's just the opposite. Success is a result of our weakness. Let me...564challenges,conflict,failure,guidance,help,instruction,uncertainty,weaknessfalse1647fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-46-living-courageously--54462525https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2021-07-21T09_07_24-07_00Wed, 21 Jul 2021 16:07:24 +0000Mark BarrettWe're living in a changing world, and traditional Christian values are being challenged more than ever. It's especially a time for Christians to demonstrate courage and to not shrink back from living and sharing our faith. Today I'm sharing about how...482courage patience persecution rfalse1646fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-45-developing-endurance-through-trials--54462531https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2021-07-13T09_31_34-07_00Tue, 13 Jul 2021 16:31:34 +0000Mark BarrettEveryone has trials, but what is important is how we respond to trials. God has a purpose and a plan for our trials, and today's teaching talks about what our response ought to be602encouragement,endurance,guidance,help,life,trials,tribulations,truthfalse1645fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-44-coping-with-loss--54462547https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2021-06-23T05_58_38-07_00Wed, 23 Jun 2021 12:58:38 +0000Mark BarrettDaily we lose things. However, nothing compares to the loss of a loved one. Many people have lost loved ones in the past year and a half. Let me help you get perspective and find some comfort in your loss.876coping,counsel,death,depression,loss,stressfalse1644fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-43-what-to-do-with-worry--54462537https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2021-06-16T06_02_04-07_00Wed, 16 Jun 2021 13:02:04 +0000Mark BarrettEveryone worries from time to time, but few realize the effect worry is having on them. For the Christian, worry is a sin that we can do without. Let me help you today with your worry problem.709anxiety,distress,stress,trials,troubles,worryfalse1643fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-42-living-a-life-of-resilience--54462529https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2021-06-09T06_41_06-07_00Wed, 09 Jun 2021 13:41:06 +0000Mark BarrettEvery day we struggle with stresses and trials that can easily discourage us and even worse. What we need is resilience. Let me help you today to discover how to live a life of resilience.614anxiety,courage,depression,help,power,resilience,strength,suicidefalse1642fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-41-why-god-allows-trials--54462544https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2021-06-02T06_46_43-07_00Wed, 02 Jun 2021 13:46:43 +0000Mark BarrettEveryone goes through trials in life. The question is, what does God allow them? In this episode I'll give you some reasons for why God allows trials.816difficulty,hardship,trials,tribulationfalse1641fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-40-the-goodness-of-god--54462523https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2021-05-26T07_20_05-07_00Wed, 26 May 2021 14:20:05 +0000Mark BarrettWith everything going on in our world today, it is easy to think everyone is against us. Today's episode is talking about the goodness of God in the midst of our storms and how we can put our trust in Him798anxiety,emotions,god's,goodness,help,hope,peace,strength,stress,worryfalse1640fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-39-trusting-god-not-yourself--54462534https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2021-05-20T15_44_28-07_00Thu, 20 May 2021 22:44:28 +0000Mark BarrettWe live in a world where it is difficult to know who we can trust. In today's podcast, I will point you to the one in whom you can always place your trust, and who will guide you in the right way.773direction,god,safety,trust,understandingfalse1639fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-38-trust-in-god-s-timing--54462498https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2021-05-12T07_19_56-07_00Wed, 12 May 2021 14:19:56 +0000Mark BarrettAll of us are impatient at times, or maybe a lot of time. We need to learn to wait on the perfect timing of God in our lives, and in this podcast, I'm talking about the timing of God and how we can trust Him to work out everything in perfect time.827anxiety,discipline,god's,patience,timing,waiting,willfalse1638fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-37-trusting-god-in-the-desert--54462536https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2021-05-05T11_26_11-07_00Wed, 05 May 2021 18:26:11 +0000Mark BarrettThe desert is a harsh, silent, unforgiving place to be. All of us find ourselves in the desert of life from time to time, and it is there that God has some lessons for us to learn.740anxiety,difficulty,health,help,peace,safety,trustfalse1637fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-36-god-knows-your-loneliness--54462541https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2021-04-28T06_54_11-07_00Wed, 28 Apr 2021 13:54:11 +0000Mark BarrettPeople today are more lonely than ever, not only because of the pandemic that is keeping them separated but also because of a lot of other factors. In today's podcast, I'm addressing what God wants you to know about how to fight loneliness.516alone,anxious,fearful,isolated,lonelinessfalse1636fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-35-how-to-know-and-do-god-s-will--54462507https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2021-04-21T12_44_48-07_00Wed, 21 Apr 2021 19:44:48 +0000Mark BarrettMany people today are interested in making God happy with the way they live, but they have no idea how to know what God's will is for their life. Some don't even know that God has a will for their life. Today's podcast will help in answering that...840direction,god's,purpose,voice,willfalse1635fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-34-how-christians-deal-with-stress--54462506https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2021-04-15T06_02_59-07_00Thu, 15 Apr 2021 13:02:59 +0000Mark BarrettWe live in a stress-filled world. We always have, and always will. But how we deal with stress will determine if our lives are filled with joy or gloom. In this podcast, I'm dealing with the ways of handling stress in a healthy way.795anxiety,fear,hope,joy,peace,stress,worryfalse1634fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-33-fighting-covid-fatigue-god-s-way--54462545https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2021-04-07T08_03_15-07_00Wed, 07 Apr 2021 15:03:15 +0000Mark BarrettPeople worldwide are struggling with the effects of COVID Fatigue. I hope this episode will be an encouragement to you to continue to be resilient in this batte.688anxiety,covid,depression,fatigue,hope,peace,restlessness,stressfalse1633fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-32-protection-from-discouragement--54462546https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2021-03-31T06_51_46-07_00Wed, 31 Mar 2021 13:51:46 +0000Mark BarrettEveryone gets discouraged, but we shouldn't linger in it, because it will eventually debilitate us. Today I will give some helpful advice on how to overcome our discouragement.545discouragement,help,hope,hopelessness,strength,temptationfalse1632fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-31-healing-from-emotional-turmoil--54462548https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2021-03-24T06_35_23-07_00Wed, 24 Mar 2021 13:35:23 +0000Mark BarrettEveryone is talking about the COVID 19 Pandemic, but few are talking about the effects it is having on the mental, emotional well-being of society. Today I am sharing some thoughts about how to maintain your emotional health.652anxiety,depression,emotional,health,mental,turmoilfalse1631fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-30-surviving-disappointment--54462527https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2021-03-17T06_39_35-07_00Wed, 17 Mar 2021 13:39:35 +0000Mark BarrettEveryone experiences disappointment. It isn't the disappointment that is the problem, but it's how we respond to the disappointment that can be the problem. In this episode I'll be talking about how to survive disappointment.820disappointment,grief,heartache,loss,survival,trialsfalse1630fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-29-struggling-with-doubt--54462550https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2021-03-10T06_28_45-08_00Wed, 10 Mar 2021 14:28:45 +0000Mark BarrettEveryone struggles with doubt. Doubt can weigh us down and keep us from knowing the blessings of God. Today I will describe what Biblical doubt is and how we can get rid of it.751anxiety,doubt,faith,hope,trust,worryfalse1629fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-28-the-discipline-of-waiting--54462522https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2021-03-03T07_47_09-08_00Wed, 03 Mar 2021 15:47:09 +0000Mark BarrettI hate to wait, and yet there are times when God requires us to wait as a prerequisite to His blessing. Today I am exploring the idea of waiting from a Biblical perspective.592blessings,god's,hesitancy,patience,rushing,uncertainty,waiting.false1628fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-27-prayer-can-be-a-funny-thing--54462549https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2021-02-24T06_57_18-08_00Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:57:18 +0000Mark BarrettWe don't always get what we pray for. And that should be alright, but we don't like it. God always has our best interest in mind so He will revise our prayers in order to better meet our needs. Today I will share three prayers God will always answer.641answered,answers,god,how,payers,prayer,understandingfalse1627fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-26-simply-pray-simple--54462552https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2021-02-17T06_16_08-08_00Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:16:08 +0000Mark BarrettDo you pray about everything? Probably not. But you should, even if it's a simple prayer like "Jesus, help me". That's what Mary, the mother of Jesus did. Today we will find how simple prayers are effective.602answers,anxiety,prayer,problemsfalse1626fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-25-a-life-of-peace-harmony-and-order--54462511https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2021-02-10T07_01_42-08_00Wed, 10 Feb 2021 15:01:42 +0000Mark BarrettTo many life feels like the world is out of control, chaotic in the least. Today I'll be talking about how to live a life of peace, harmony, and order.459anxiety,discord,harmony,order,peace,reconciliationfalse1625fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-24-when-things-change--54462530https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2021-02-03T06_55_48-08_00Wed, 03 Feb 2021 14:55:48 +0000Mark BarrettLife is changing all around us, all the time. How we handle the change will determine how we live. Today I will be offering some ways to deal with change so that you can live in peace and with joy505anxiety,change,future,hope,joy,peace,strengthfalse1624fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-24-when-things-change--54462551https://revmarbarr.podomatic.com/entry/2021-02-03T06_36_20-08_00Wed, 03 Feb 2021 14:36:20 +0000Mark BarrettChange in life is inevitable. Change happens all around us, every day, and what we do with the change will affect the way we live. Today I will give you some ways to better cope with change505anxiety,change,coping,fear,hope,joy,peacefalse1624full