Boots on the Ground | Ash Barker

For 35 years, Ash and Anji Barker have made bold, countercultural choices—embedding themselves in some of the world’s most overlooked and underestimated neighbourhoods. From the rough edges of Springvale in Australia, to the vibrant resilience of Bangkok’s Klong Toey slum, to the heart of inner-city Birmingham, their journey is one of hope, grit, and deep-rooted faith. Through it all, they’ve championed the belief that every local community holds untapped potential—and with the right love, leadership, and lived presence, transformation is possible. Their story is not just inspiring—it’s a living testament to what happens when you show up, stay the course, and believe that no place is too far gone. Don’t miss this powerful conversation. Check out www.seedbeds.org (https://www.seedbeds.org) Connect with Ash at ash.barker[@]seedbeds.org Do grab hold of his book 'No Wastelands: How to grow seedbeds of Shalom in your neighbourhood'  (https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-book...) --- ❤️ Support our work in Burundi: greatlakesoutreach.org/inspired (https://inspired.captivate.fm/support...) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.greatlakesoutreach.org/pe...) --- ▶️ Subscribe to us on YouTube (   / @inspiredwithsimonguillebaud  ) 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @inspiredwith.sg (  / inspiredwith.sg  ) 📲 Weekly episode WhatsApp link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠greatlakesoutreach.org/whatsapp (https://www.simonguillebaud.com/inspi...) 📧 Weekly email notification: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠greatlakesoutreach.org/inspiredemail⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.simonguillebaud.com/inspi...) 🇧🇮 GLO Burundi WhatsApp Channel (https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb3g...) For more from Simon, visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠simonguillebaud.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.simonguillebaud.com/) Choose Life daily or weekly email to stir your faith: chooselife.org.uk (https://www.greatlakesoutreach.org/pe...) --- 🌍 Produced by Great Lakes Outreach - Transforming Burundi & Beyond: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠greatlakesoutreach.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.greatlakesoutreach.org/?u...)