The School of Safe and Humble Prophets

Ian Banner

Teaching from Ian Banner of The School of Safe and Humble Prophecy and his friends from around the world. The School of Safe and Humble prophets is a UK and International Christian Ministry bringing you the best and most up to date teaching on all things relating to prophetic gifting www.safeprophets.com

  1. Why Old Testament Prophets Were Completely Different - And Why This Changes Everything for Modern Christians

    09/15/2025

    Why Old Testament Prophets Were Completely Different - And Why This Changes Everything for Modern Christians

    In this Walk and Talk episode, I address a concerning trend I'm observing among young Christians with prophetic gifts—they're attempting to emulate modern-day Elijahs and Isaiahs, operating as lone-wolf prophets with absolute authority. Drawing from Ephesians 4:11 and Deuteronomy 18:22, I expose why this Old Testament model creates spiritual bullying, crushing isolation, and impossible expectations in New Testament believers. I unpack the revolutionary shift Jesus brought to prophetic ministry, moving from solitary divine messengers who demanded absolute obedience to collaborative body gifts that invite discernment. You'll discover why the brutal 100% accuracy standard of Old Testament prophecy no longer applies, how prophetic gifts were designed to function within community accountability, and the transformational difference between wielding authority and serving the body. This isn't about diminishing prophetic gifts or lowering spiritual standards—it's about understanding how Jesus fundamentally changed the prophetic landscape. I challenge listeners to reject the Lone Ranger mentality that breeds spiritual pride and isolation, and instead embrace the beautiful reality of being one voice among many in Christ's body. Whether you're a young believer struggling with prophetic calling and feeling the weight of impossible expectations, or you're dealing with accountability issues around prophetic ministry in your community, this episode will revolutionise your understanding. Stop trying to become the next Isaiah and start learning to be a collaborative voice in God's diverse, unified body. The goal isn't to be the voice—it's to be one voice among many who collectively hear from God. Thanks for listening to The School of Safe and Humble Prophets! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support our work. Thanks for listening to The School of Safe and Humble Prophets! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.safeprophets.com

    6 min
  2. The End of Spiritual Middleman - Why Every Believer Has Direct Access to God's Voice

    08/24/2025

    The End of Spiritual Middleman - Why Every Believer Has Direct Access to God's Voice

    Introduction In this Walk and Talk episode, I explores one of the most liberating truths in Christianity: you don't need a spiritual middleman to hear from God. I reflect on Jeremiah 31:31, to shiw how the new covenant fundamentally changed our relationship with the divine—moving from priest-mediated encounters to direct, personal connection with God. I talk about the historical shift from Old Testament sacrifice systems, where priests determined whether your offering was "good enough," to the new covenant promise that "they will all know me, from the least of them to the greatest." You'll discover why Jesus's words in John 10:27—"My sheep hear my voice"—aren't just for spiritual elites, but for every believer. This isn't about diminishing spiritual leadership, but about understanding the true role of guides versus gatekeepers. Ian challenges listeners to stop second-guessing those gentle promptings and quiet directions, encouraging direct spiritual sensitivity rather than constant external validation. Whether you've been uncertain about your ability to hear from God or you've been waiting for someone else to interpret divine guidance for you, I believe that this episode will transform how you approach your personal relationship with the Creator. Stop waiting for permission to listen—God is already speaking directly to you. Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Personal Relationship with God 02:30 Old Testament Spiritual Middlemen System 05:45 The New Covenant Promise from Jeremiah 31:31 08:20 Jesus and Direct Divine Communication 11:10 Redefining Spiritual Leadership Roles 13:40 Trusting Your Spiritual Sensitivity 16:25 Practical Steps for Direct God Connection 18:50 Call to Action and Closing Thanks for reading The School of Safe and Humble Prophets! This post is public so feel free to share it. Thanks for reading The School of Safe and Humble Prophets! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.safeprophets.com

    6 min

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Teaching from Ian Banner of The School of Safe and Humble Prophecy and his friends from around the world. The School of Safe and Humble prophets is a UK and International Christian Ministry bringing you the best and most up to date teaching on all things relating to prophetic gifting www.safeprophets.com