Solomon's Porch: Recent Episodes
Solomon's Porch with Barry Borthistle
Barry has been a student of the Word of God his whole life. As a teacher, he seeks to apply the Word of God to daily life. As a former pastor, he understands how to disciple people in the bible. As a leader in business and a successful entrepreneur, he brings real-world issues into perspective through the lens of scripture.
In Part 8 of this series, Barry and Ruth unpack the first of the 14 biblical mysteries—the Kingdom of Heaven as God’s government operating on earth through us—and the spiritual authority believers carry as God’s living temple. The episode culminates in a powerful reflection on trust, reminding listeners that true transformation comes from anchoring their lives, prayers, and worldview in the unchanging authority and faithfulness of Jesus Christ.
Barry Borthistle, along with his wife Ruth, continues his inspired teaching from 1st Corinthians 3:16-17: Your Body is God's Temple. Do you suffer from anxiety? This 20-minute episode will encourage you with hope from God's Word. For more, download your free 40-page prayer manual here: https://www.solomonsporchteaching.com/prayerguide
What would it take for God to heal and bless our land? Barry and Ruth Borthistle Borthistle explore this question more deeply and find answers in the Bible. God will heal our land IF:We show humility.We pray.We repent.We seek God,We turn from sin.For more go to: https://www.solomonsporchteaching.com/god-s-promises (halfway down the page, you'll find the link to Chris Maynard's video!)https://www.solomonsporchteaching.com/
Can God heal our land? Barry and Ruth Borthistle have good news for you: He can....IF we do it His way. This episode explores the reassuring truth that God can bring healing to our land in these difficult times, as we see in the example of King Hezekiah in the Bible. You'll also learn about the biblical foundations of the United States AND Canada.Head to solomonsporchteaching.com for more
How do we live as God's Temple? In part 4 of this life-changing series, Barry and Ruth Borthistle share truths from the Bible.
Barry, with the help of his wife Ruth, shares some truths about the story of King Hezekiah and the power of prayer and honoring God.
TempleOfGod #HolySpirit #ChristianEncouragementWelcome to Solomon’s Porch Teaching – with Ruth Borthistle & Stan Fryer🎙️ This special episode is hosted by Ruth Borthistle, joined by the inspiring 98-year-old Stan Fryer — a man filled with wisdom, joy, and the presence of God.💬 Stan shares a powerful message rooted in the truth that our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit. He speaks from decades of walking with Christ, caring for his beloved wife through Alzheimer’s, and living out his faith daily with energy, courage, and contagious passion.✨ In this heartfelt conversation, you’ll hear:How Stan first met Jesus and discovered his identity as God’s templeThe 7 free gifts of the Holy Spirit and how they transform a believer’s lifeWhat it means to keep the temple clean and walk in fortitude through trialsLessons from 18 years of caregiving and a divine moment that changed everythingWhy sharing Jesus—on the pickleball court or the dance floor—is Stan’s daily missionStories of joy, transformation, and how faith keeps him vibrant at 98🏓 Yes, there’s even a story about pickleball you don’t want to miss!🙌 This episode will encourage you, challenge you, and remind you that no matter your age or background, God wants to dwell in you and work through you.🔗 Listen now and explore more teachings at:https://solomonsporchteaching.com📢 Coming up next: The Story of King Hezekiah and the Restoration of the Temple – don’t miss it.🎵 Stay to the end for a beautiful benediction chorus from Dave.#FaithPodcast #SolomonsPorch #StanFryer #ChristianEncouragement #HolySpirit #TempleOfGod #PickleballAndPraise #98YearsYoung #ChristianTestimony #SolomonsPorchTeaching
Welcome to Solomon’s Porch Teaching – The Story of King Hezekiah & The Temple Within🏛️ What happens when a king inherits a broken nation, a culture in decline, and a temple in ruins? He repairs the temple first.🎙️ In this powerful episode, Barry Borthistle shares a stirring message about King Hezekiah—one of the most transformational leaders in the Bible—and how his story holds a mirror to our lives today.🧬 You’ll also hear astonishing truths about how you are now God’s temple, fearfully and wonderfully made. As science reveals the wonders of our DNA, Scripture affirms our identity and purpose. This episode will awaken something deep within.📖 What you’ll hear today:The surprising spark that started Barry’s study (hint: it wasn’t from a church)The three-part design of your being—body, soul, and spiritHow Hezekiah restored a nation by restoring the templeWhat it means to cleanse and sanctify your life in today’s worldThe deep symbolism behind the beloved hymn "We Are Standing on Holy Ground"Why you are the temple—and how that truth changes everything🔗 Dive deeper:Go to https://solomonsporchteaching.comClick on “Teaching” to find the full Hezekiah article near the bottomClick on “Podcast” to hear this episode and more➡️ Coming next: Meet Stan Fryer — A Modern-Day Hezekiah at 98 Years OldYou’ll hear how Stan discovered this truth and how it fuels his joy, activity, and purpose today. From pickleball to prayer, it’s a story you won’t want to miss.🎵 Today’s benediction chorus, sung by Dave, is from the Book of Jude—a musical blessing to close our time together.🙏 May this episode bring you clarity, courage, and renewed faith.You are not ordinary. You are God’s temple.God bless you, and shalom.#SolomonsPorch #KingHezekiah #TempleOfGod #ChristianTeaching #FaithPodcast #BibleWisdom #BarryBorthistle #SpiritualGrowth #HolyGround #HezekiahStory
Barry and Ruth on secrets to letting go of your worries and fears to attain God's Wisdom.
On Solomon's Porch Teaching, Barry and Ruth Borthistle with a vital word on God, health and how we treat ourselves. Thank you to David and family for the beautiful music!
The podcast is back for 2023. Barry and Ruth Borthistle bring you wisdom and God-breathed inspiration they have been seeing in Scripture and in their own lives.
The podcast is back and Barry and Ruth Borthistle have scripture and encouraging words to share in their new episode, "Behaviour Follows Belief."solomonsporchteaching.com
Would you like 2023 to be different for you physically, emotionally, spiritually, and financially? Are you willing to change one thing in 2023 to release miracle-like living? Michael Ellison’s special guest reveals his transformational life secret. Hear his incredible journey of the last three years.On this episode of Healthy You, join Michael Ellison and special guest Barry Borthistle in this New Year, New You podcast!
Our guest today is Sue Buscemi. Sue is a Health Coach & Food Supplement Specialist. She also provides Dietary Guidance & Grocery Shopping, Health, and Wellness Classes.
During this podcast, Sue answers the question, "why work with a Health Coach? We also hear Sue interview one of her clients who shares the many changes she has made with Sue's help.
Brian C. Stiller is the Global Ambassador of the World Evangelical Alliance, the global association which represents some 600 million Evangelical Protestants. He is the author of fourteen books.
During his talk, given at South Abbotsford Church Brian presents the state of the evangelical church around the world.
Brian C. Stiller is the Global Ambassador of the World Evangelical Alliance, the global association which represents some 600 million Evangelical Protestants. He is the author of fourteen books.
During his talk, given at South Abbotsford Church Brian presents the state of the evangelical church around the world.
This episode includes:
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A moving video by Chris Maynard (see below)
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Barry and Ruth's thoughts on how God can heal our land from II Chronicles, Psalm 103 and Psalm 33
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Download Barry and Ruth's FREE Prayer Guide called "Expect Supernatural Breakthroughs Today." CLICK HERE
Welcome to the second podcast in this series on “How God Can Heal our Land” with Barry and Ruth Borthistle.
We recommend that you do go to solomonsporchteaching.com and listen to the first podcast, which gives you the background to the basis for our teaching and encouragement today on how God will heal both the US and Canada and hopefully the world.
This podcast plays a powerful video from Chris. Maynard entitled, “Listen to the Voice of God. 1_ I am trying to dream a dream so big that if God is not in it, it will fail. 2_ You are never too old to dream a new dream. CS Lewis. 3_ Remember those mass movements were not started by the masses, John Maxwell. So here is my dream. My dream is to achieve or develop a worldwide movement that encourages people to live like their bodies is. Temple and that God will heal our land. God promises to heal our land, and that's his divine intervention if we take four steps of obedience. If it's our choice, my people who are called by my name, we'll do four things and here they are. 1_ Humble themselves, which means to bend the knee. 2_ Pray which means to make supplication to ask for something. 3_ Seek my face, seek me out worship to request something from Almighty God. 4_ Turn from your wicked ways.
If we do these things God will heal our land, which means to mend, like a physician, to repair thoroughly.
Read more at solomonsporchteacing.com
This episode includes:
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The American and Canadian anthems
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A moving video by Chris Maynard (see below)
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A quote from the Wall Street Journal about getting through pandemics
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The story of Hezekiah and Sycamore trees from chapter 13 of Barry’s book your body is God‘s temple.
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Psalm 72:8 and the 25 Bible verses that are spread throughout Parliament Hill in Ottawa Canada
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A discussion about giving God a chance to heal our nations
In this episode special guest, Michael Ellison discusses the importance of faith with Barry and Ruth Borthistle. Michael asks four questions...
1 Who has faith? 2 What is faith? 3 How do you build faith? 4 How do you apply faith?
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"Solomon's Temple Prayer" with Barry and Ruth Borthistle. In this episode, Barry and Ruth discuss 12 things Solomon prayed for in the Temple in 1 Kings 3:3-13. For more see https://www.solomonsporchteaching.com/
In this episode, Barry and Ruth discuss 12 things Solomon prayed for in the Temple in 1 Kings 3:3-13.
Learn about the application of prayer. The ‘how to’ by King Solomon, the wisest, richest man who has ever lived.
For more see https://www.solomonsporchteaching.com/
In this episode, Barry and Ruth discuss 8 important biblically-based prayer principles that can help prepare you for prayer from page 30 of Barry's book "Your Body is God's Temple."
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In this episode, we talk about King Hezekiah and what we can learn from his example in 2 Kings. We also hear from Ruth as she shares how she has learned to handle change.
This topic has changed my life so much I had to start a podcast and write a book about it. I am learning that God gives us spiritual authority for many things, including how to live life without worry or concern. The Wall Street Journal said, “The pandemic has humbled the world, but for societies founded on Biblical traditions, pandemics need not make for the end. Great struggles can produce creative opportunities.”
~ Barry
See more at https://www.solomonsporchteaching.com
In this episode, we discuss how important we are to the Lord because we are his temple. You will hear how amazing you are.
Did you know that if the DNA of your body was uncoiled it would stretch out to billions and billions of miles which would mean thousands of return trips to the moon? Wait until you hear the rest of the story on this podcast!
Ruth and I talk about biblical maintenance principles involved is taking care of ourselves and the many rewards for following these principles. Ruth shares her life verse and asks "What could be better than knowing the mind of Christ?"
And finally, we would like you to consider: if God sees the sparrow fall, how much more does He see you when you are his temple?
All of the notes for each episode have been compiled into an e-book (pdf). For more see https://www.solomonsporchteaching.com/podcasts
Thanks to all for your support,
Ruth and Barry
In this episode, we discuss how important we are to the Lord because we are his temple. You will hear how amazing you are. Did you know that if the DNA of your body was uncoiled it would stretch out to billions and billions of miles which would mean thousands of return trips to the moon? Wait until you hear the rest of the story on this podcast!
Ruth and I talk about biblical maintenance principles involved is taking care of ourselves and the many rewards for following these principles. Ruth shares her life verse and asks "What could be better than knowing the mind of Christ?"
And finally, we would like you to consider: if God sees the sparrow fall, how much more does He see you when you are his temple?
All of the notes for each episode have been compiled into an e-book (pdf). See below to learn more.
Thanks to all for your support,
Ruth and Barry
For more see https://www.solomonsporchteaching.com/
In the latest episode of the Solomon’s Porch Teaching podcast we tell you all about our new book "Your Body Is God’s Temple,” and Ruth and I have a wonderful discussion with our good friend and mentor Stan Fryer.
You can read more about Stan’s story in the book. Stan exemplifies what this new book is all about.
Thanks to all for your support, Ruth and Barry
For more see https://www.solomonsporchteaching.com/
In the latest episode of Solomon’s Porch Teaching Podcast we tell you all about our new book "Your Body Is God’s Temple,” and Ruth and I have a wonderful discussion with our good friend and mentor Stan Fryer.
You can read more about Stan’s story in the book. Stan exemplifies what this new book is all about.
For more see https://www.solomonsporchteaching.com/podcasts
Thanks to all for your support, Ruth, and Barry
“Who will save you now that the monster COVID-19 has broken free? For societies founded on Biblical tradition, pandemics need not make for the end. Rather they can create opportunity.” – The Wall Street Journal
This is the most fascinating subject I have ever studied. Quite frankly, I cannot imagine living without this information today as this gives me great hope.
“Behold, I will do something new, now it will spring forth. Shall you not know it? I will even make a roadway in the wilderness, rivers in the desert.” – Isaiah 43:19
Only God can make a road in the wilderness and a river in the desert.
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In this episode:
5 COMMON FEARS
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Future events
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Past events
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The unknown
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Public speaking
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Failure and being incompetent
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In this episode, we discuss how trials are a part of life and what the Bible has to say about overcoming them.
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God did not promise days without pain. God did not promise laughter without sorrow. God did not promise sun without rain. Here is the Good News. God DID promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way.
(If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.)
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In this episode, Ruth Borthistle and Sharon Janz discuss the ways they are coping and finding joy in the midst of COVID 19.
Quotes and sayings from this episode
Out of this, we have come to realize how we want to live. I want to have more joy - Sharon It’s going to take some new disciplines to navigate - Ruth I look at a different word every day and joy is one of the word projects that I have gone through. I have found that joy is a habit of choice. - Sharon A big part of joy is being grateful. What am I joyful for today? - Sharon I have to talk to myself some days - Ruth For me, it’s important to exercise every day rain or shine - Ruth I find the time flies when I listen to a podcast and biking. - Ruth Exercise is also a time for me to think, pray, and meditate - Sharon I noticed in our local parks newsletter mentions walks and hobbies - Ruth I love the library - Ruth I’m thinking about getting an accordion to learn something new - Ruth Covid has given me more of an appreciation for friends and thinking of people and how I should connect with them. - Sharon We soak up every morsel of connection don’t we? - Ruth Living alone is so challenging for some of our friends and my heart goes out to them. - Ruth Laughter is an important ingredient of joy. - Ruth I created a daily chart for myself outlining the daily activities. Otherwise, I was going to be a drifter. I needed that accountability to myself and to others. It worked! - Ruth Accountability is vulnerability and honesty. - Sharon I think it’s so important these days to be walking with God. - Ruth God’s word has become a staple. - Sharon Our children and our friends are watching to see how we are coping. This is a time for some discipling. - Ruth
I rejoice in life for its own sake. Life is no “brief candle” for me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got hold of for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations. ~ George Bernard Shaw
James 1:2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
Everything that is happening in our lives is developing perseverance. - Sharon Go and have a great day. - Ruth
Hope for believers is not an illusion. It is the assurance that good things are going to happen based upon the promises in God’s Word. IF YOUR MARRIAGE IS FAILING, IF YOUR BUSINESS OR FINANCES ARE SINKING, IF YOUR CHILDREN ARE IN TROUBLE, IF YOUR HEALTH IS AT RISK, THERE IS HOPE IN THE LIVING GOD.
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James 1:2-8 – This is a life-changing provision experience. Trust me, I know.
2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
7 For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.
8 A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.
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As God's Temple, His biggest desire for us is to trust Him. I really encourage you to read Psalm 3.
11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. – Jeremiah 29:11-12
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AMAZING TRUTH! YOUR BODY IS THE TEMPLE OF GOD (1ST Corinthians 3:17-18, 1st Corinthians 6:17-20).
THE HISTORY OF THE TEMPLE When King Solomon finished the first Temple, which took him seven years to build at a cost of about 3 hundred million dollars, the Temple was eleven floors high, 1 million square feet, could house up to ten thousand people, and was divided into three parts: 1. The Great or Outer Court. This is where the general public could gather for worship. 2. The Holy Place. This is where the priest would offer sacrifices for sin on a daily basis. 3. The Holies of Holies. This is the place where the Ark of the Covenant was kept. The Ark of the Covenant contained: 1) Aaron (the first High Priest). His rod that budded. 2) The Golden Pot of Manna. 3) The 10 Commandments (Hebrews 9:4).
The High Priest would enter the Holies of Holies for the atonement for sin once per year. This was known as the day of atonement or Yom Kippur (the word atonement is mentioned about 130 times in the Old Testament, and it means (substitute/forgiveness/to appease/to condone/to reconcile).
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We have reached the final week in this series of podcasts and I want to thank everyone for the encouragement and feedback. When I started this project I had no idea how it would go because I had never done a podcast before and your kind words let me know that I was on track and that you appreciated teaching especially with everything that is going on in the world.
In week seven of Solomon’s Porch you will learn the following things about prayer:
The importance of preparation and prayer The 14 principles that I have learned about prayer The vital importance of faith
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Week 6 - HOW THEN SHALL WE LIVE TODAY?
2020 has been declared the year of the Bible. This is a move supported by Pope Francis, Ravi Zacharias, Franklin Graham and over 20,000 churches in over 100 countries.
The Bible is by far the world’s bestseller. Over four billion copies have been sold, and it continues to be the Number 1 Bestseller with approximately 100 MILLION sold ever year (the New Yorker). The Bible will change your life if you read it and obey it (1st Peter 1:23).
WHY DOES GOD ALLOW BAD THINGS TO HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE?
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Week 5
What Did Jesus Christ Have to Say About Pestilence? with Barry Borthistle
1.) Jesus Himself refers to a form of pestilence, which is a deadly infectious disease, only twice (Matthew 24:7, Luke 21:11).
Matthew 24: These are the words of Jesus Himself as He details 24 signs of the End Times. We will look at 4 signs only:
1) Matthew 24:6 Wars and rumors of wars. According to Wikipedia, there are 17 conflicts in our world today of major proportions.
2) Matthew 24:7 Famines. Today, the world stands on the brink of unprecedented famine - Oxfam International.
3) Matthew 24:7 Earthquakes. The national Earthquake Society locates approximately 20,000 quakes per year. We, of course, only hear of the major ones.
4) Matthew 24:7 Pestilence. The word pestilence is mentioned 46 times in the Old Testament, two times in the New Testament.
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God Reveals to Us How We Are to React to a Pandemic with Barry Borhtistle
Solomon’s Temple Prayer
Solomon the King knelt down with arms lifted up to heaven in front of all his people. It is important to remember that when God asked Solomon what he wanted, Solomon’s response: He asked for wisdom (1st Kings 3:3-13). God has extended the same offer to us (James 1: 5-6).
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Week 1: There Have Been About 15 Major Pandemics in the Last 2,000 Years. All of Them Have Lasted Between 1 and 3 Years.
In this episode, Barry shares 14 historical points that relate to the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.
Barry Borthistle
Barry has been a student of the Word of God his whole life. As a teacher, he seeks to apply the Word of God to daily life. As a former pastor, he understands how to disciple people in the bible. As a leader in business and a successful entrepreneur he brings real world
issues into perspective through the lens of scripture.
For more see solomonsporchteaching.com
Week 3 This Will Be about God Speaking to King Solomon and How this Affects Us Today. When I understood what and why God does what He does, I had peace.
The Solomon Story
After Solomon had completed the building of the Temple, which took 7 years (the number for completion in the Bible, mentioned over 735 times. Read 1st Kings 4-9, 2nd Chronicles 3-7), God told Solomon that the Temple would permit His people not to live in thick darkness (2nd Chronicles 6:1-11).
Barry Borthistle
Barry has been a student of the Word of God his whole life. As a teacher, he seeks to apply the Word of God to daily life. As a former pastor, he understands how to disciple people in the bible. As a leader in business and a successful entrepreneur he brings real world issues into perspective through the lens of scripture.
For more see http://solomonsporchteaching.com
Week 2
Since COVID-19 began, Bible sales are up 44-60% according to Tindale Publishing. Alabaster Publishing experienced sales of up to 143%. This is just like after 9/11 when sales went up 57%.
What Does the Bible Teach About Pestilence, Plagues, and Global Pandemics?
Barry Borthistle
Barry has been a student of the Word of God his whole life. As a teacher, he seeks to apply the Word of God to daily life. As a former pastor, he understands how to disciple people in the bible. As a leader in business and a successful entrepreneur he brings real world issues into perspective through the lens of scripture.
For more see http://solomonsporchteaching.com
Week 1: There Have Been About 15 Major Pandemics in the Last 2,000 Years. All of Them Have Lasted Between 1 and 3 Years.
In this episode, Barry shares 14 historical points that relate to the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.
Barry Borthistle
Barry has been a student of the Word of God his whole life. As a teacher, he seeks to apply the Word of God to daily life. As a former pastor, he understands how to disciple people in the bible. As a leader in business and a successful entrepreneur he brings real world issues into perspective through the lens of scripture.
For more see http://solomonsporchteaching.com