Podcasts
On Friday, 19th June, 2026 I’m launching my podcast, Devotions by Susan Barnes, where I share devotional thoughts based on a Bible verse.
I hope you will find my devotions encouraging and helpful in your spiritual journey. I write and record them for those who desire a closer relationship with God. I particularly like to focus our thoughts on how God sees us. God’s perspective always remains true and perfect. As we learn to accept God’s truth about all he has achieved for us through Christ’s death on the cross, we can feel more confident in our relationship with God.
I plan to upload a new podcast every week and expect each to last about three minutes, long enough to explore one idea and short enough to replay and reflect on during the week. I will begin by looking at Bible verses from the book of Psalms. As a young Christian, I spent a lot of time reading Psalms. I loved their authenticity and raw honesty. The psalmists told God exactly what they thought and felt, and God preserved their words for future generations.
To listen to future episodes, please subscribe on your usual listening app or return to this webpage.
I hope you will join me as I launch this new venture.
More episodes can be found here.
Speaking
I love to write about the relationship God wants to have with us and I also like to speak about it. So many believers seem to lack joy and freedom in their Christian walk and I love to encourage others to receive the love and grace that God longs to shower us with. There’s a list of topics below.
My devotional thoughts and the books that have significantly impacted me will give you a taste for my theological perspective, plus you can also listen to my podcasts listed at the top of this page.
I have a degree in Christian ministry and my theological beliefs can be found here.
For speaking engagements, you can download an information kit here which contains an extended bio, photo and interview questions.
Please contact me via my contact page.
Testimonials – speaking
I have had the good fortune to have had Susan as Pastor for some time. Her talks (sermons) are incredibly well researched. They are very challenging, relevant and interesting. She combines Old and New Testaments in a seamless manner. I also find her theology to be very sound. ~Alan from Walla Walla Baptist Church
Always, her messages were Bible based; I found them challenging and thought provoking. I was also challenged and impressed by her research … These days I have followed Susan’s writings through her weekly devotion. I am thankful for all that I learn through these. Most importantly Susan’s writings point to GOD. ~ Kathy from Wangaratta Baptist Church
Testimonials – unpublished book
I have really enjoyed your book. It is full of practical, biblical truths and should encourage your readers to prayerfully reassess their thoughts and habits. It certainly did for me. ~ Julie from Maldon Baptist Church
Speaking Topics
My Blessings of God Series
- Lavish Grace – God’s grace is freely available and abundant, but are we open to receiving from God? We can enjoy up-to-the-minute forgiveness and freedom from keeping track of our sins. As we walk in God’s ways, his blood continually cleanses us from sin. Jesus changes us not by our efforts, but by his Spirit.
- Steadfast Hope – Do we hope for better circumstances? Or do we hope in God? Biblical hope is an anchor for our souls. It looks back to the cross, where God interrupted history to restore our relationship with him, and looks forward to the time when God will again enter history to bring justice and restoration.
- Sturdy Peace – God wants us to rest in him so he can give us peace. God isn’t a demanding taskmaster. He wants us to rest and enjoy his peace, not because we’ve earned it, but because it’s a gift. In Jesus, we have peace, but not necessarily in our circumstances. God’s sovereignty is never under threat, so we can relax and receive his peace.
My Biblical Women Series
- Elizabeth – living by faith in disappointment
- Esther – living by faith with broken dreams
- Ruth – living by faith with hope for the future
My Biblical Men Series
- Judah – living by faith means change
- Jephthah – living by faith alone
- Jonah – living by faith in an unfair world
For a weekend retreat, I can speak on Trusting God over 3 sessions.
