Introduction
In this Walk and Talk episode, Ian Banner explores one of the most liberating truths in Christianity: you don't need a spiritual middleman to hear from God. Drawing from Jeremiah 31:31, Ian reveals how the new covenant fundamentally changed our relationship with the divine—moving from priest-mediated encounters to direct, personal connection with God.
Ian unpacks 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, 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
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