Barn Raisers Podcast
This podcast is for the equipping and building up of God’s children. Whether you are on your lunch break, stuck in traffic, or listening from home or wherever you are, we hope this can bring some encouragement and empowerment in your life. The promise of the Holy Spirit is for everyone! Come and dine at the table with us! If you are impacted by one of our messages please share, leave a comment and a like. We invite you to partner with us through prayer and giving at Barn Raisers Ministries on Tithe.ly! Blessings!
Episodes

Sep 23, 2026
Sep 23, 2026
20 min
Welcome to the Barn Raisers Podcast! In this episode we are exploring 1 Corinthians 13 through the lens of chapter 12: how love—God Himself—outshines spiritual gifts and calls us to authenticity.
The host shares personal struggles, the story of the woman who touched Jesus' robe, and a challenge to choose vulnerability, confess, and pursue relationship with Jesus over perfection.

Aug 26, 2026
Aug 26, 2026
1 hr 15 min
Join the Barn Raisers Podcast Team for a hopeful, faith-filled episode of prayer, worship, and testimony as the hosts invite listeners to deeper encounter with Jesus.
Through reflections on the alabaster box, the ten virgins, the prodigal son, and Scriptures like Isaiah 43 and John 17, the guests share stories of repentance, healing, and the Father’s relentless love, including a prophetic word for prison ministry.
Be encouraged to surrender, receive the Holy Spirit, and step into the unity, freedom, and newness God is doing today.

Aug 12, 2026
Aug 12, 2026
1 hr 11 min
Welcome to the Barn Raisers Podcast! Join us as we share together in worship, scripture, and personal testimonies about God’s agape love, healing, and restoring identity in Christ. The guys reflect on sermons and passages from James, Psalms, Micah, and John while encouraging deeper intimacy with the Father and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
The episode invites listeners to accept Jesus, embrace repentance and obedience, and experience the transforming power of God’s mercy and presence in everyday life.

Jun 13, 2026
Jun 13, 2026
1 hr 22 min
Welcome to the Barn Raisers Podcast. In this episode, Mike, Ben, Eddie, James, and Aaron share heartfelt testimonies and reflections about encountering Jesus, the meaning of anointing, and returning to childlike sonship. They unpack the story of the woman with the alabaster jar, Isaiah's prophecy, and practical steps toward deeper intimacy with God.
The conversation explores how the Holy Spirit empowers believers, the difference between talent and anointing, and how rejoicing, stillness, and humility open us to God’s presence. Listeners are encouraged to pursue relationship over religion and to bring others into the warmth of Christ’s love.

Jun 4, 2026
Jun 4, 2026
16 min
Welcome to the barn raisers podcast we pray today's message is life-changing for you and your family please leave a comment like share and follow us as we follow christ.
In this episode we explore the difference between talent and anointing, signs that you carry a spiritual calling (intense warfare, others seeking your counsel, and wisdom), and how to steward God’s anointing with humility. The host Mike Rakes prays for strength, restoration, boldness, and guidance as the community steps into greater impact and momentum.

Apr 10, 2026
Apr 10, 2026
34 min
On this Barn Raisers Podcast episode, the host explores the Lord's Prayer and what it means to call God “Father,” sharing a personal story of caregiving, loss, and learning to pray God’s will.Key scriptures (Matthew 6, John 14, Hebrews 12, Romans 8) are unpacked to encourage forgiveness, obedience, holiness, and the hope of resurrection—turning suffering into purpose and reminding listeners they are beloved children of God.

Mar 24, 2026
Mar 24, 2026
36 min
In this episode of the Barn Raisers Podcast we unpack "The Good Shepherd" through Psalm 23 and key New Testament passages, exploring God's fatherhood, the promise of rest, and the journey from justification to sanctification. The message includes personal testimony, prophetic insight, and practical teachings on repentance, restoration, and recognizing the Shepherd's voice.Join us for prayer, encouragement in trials, and an invitation to follow Christ—please comment, like, share, and follow as we walk together in faith.

Mar 16, 2026
Mar 16, 2026
46 min
Welcome to the Barn Raisers Podcast. We pray today's message is life-changing for you and your family. Please leave a comment, like, share, and follow us as we follow Christ.In this episode we explore worshiping in spirit and truth, the promise of the Holy Spirit (John 4:24, Acts 2:39), and what it looks like to walk in intimacy with God. Through stories, scripture, and practical steps — including the power of the tongue, listening for the Spirit’s voice, and producing fruit of identity — we’re invited to "dance" with the Spirit and live in the power of Christ’s resurrection.

Dec 24, 2025
Dec 24, 2025
1 hr 27 min
In this episode Aaron, Mike, Eddie and Ben are back at the table sharing ministry updates, personal testimonies, and Holy Spirit teaching — highlighting global podcast growth, river baptisms, outreach relief efforts, healings, and calls to deeper discipleship.
Listeners are invited to experience unity, receive encouragement and prayer, and join the community’s work of spreading the gospel and restoring families.

Dec 19, 2025
Dec 19, 2025
58 min
Join Papa Mike, Ben, Eddie, and Aaron around the Barn Raisers table as they talk about moving through transition into a promised new beginning. They explore trusting God in storms, recognizing grace at work, reclaiming our identity in Christ, and stepping into authority through position, prayer, and worship.This episode encourages listeners to be the church (not just attend), to embrace community and discipleship, and to speak faith into their circumstances. Practical themes include peace, prayer, praise, prophecy, and power as keys to crossing over and advancing God’s Kingdom.

BARN RAISERS
We are a group of people hungry for communion with God and with one another. No matter where you find yourself in your journey of life, we invite you to connect with us. You can do so on our Facebook page, podcasts, or in person at the Barn. God is raising us up to demonstrate His love and light to the world!

How to Partner with Us?
If you or someone you know has been impacted by this ministry and you would like to partner with us you can do so by praying for us and by giving on the tithe.ly app or by clicking this link. https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=466fe160-e0ab-4e7e-98c8-7ec4795bbb51




