Uganda Special 2 - The need to create opportunities for people to practice prophesying in a safe environment

"I Don't Need Prayer — They Do": Why Mutual Vulnerability Is the Foundation of All Prayer Ministry

Ian Banner was asked to set up a prayer ministry team at a church. He was careful about who he approached — looking for humility and grace, not just gifting. Then someone he hadn't contacted approached him, demanding a place on the team, telling him God had confirmed her gifting to pray for others. He asked one question: when had she last gone forward for prayer herself? Her answer — "I don't need prayer, they do" — is the starting point for this Walk and Talk episode on what Ian calls mutual vulnerability: the principle that you cannot pray well for someone unless you know from the inside what it costs to stand at the front and need God in a room full of people. Drawing on James 5:16 and his own test for assessing whether someone is ready to pray for others, Ian makes the case that the best credential for prayer ministry isn't gifting or experience — it's being a regular responder yourself. 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 [https://www.safeprophets.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

The Eight Words That Will Save Your Prophetic Life

A few years ago, Ian Banner gave a woman a prophetic word about a difficult trip to Australia — something she’d told no one. She went quiet, then looked at him and said, “Aren’t you amazing?” In that small, almost invisible moment, Ian had a choice. Soak up the credit, even a little — or get it out of his hands as fast as possible. In this Walk and Talk episode, he unpacks the eight-word deflection he reached for instead: “No — isn’t God amazing? That he wanted you to know he was with you.” Drawing on 1 Corinthians 12:3, Ian makes the case that the temptation to take a sip of the credit is the single most dangerous reflex an untrained gifted Christian carries — and that the reflex to deflect it has to be installed before God ever uses you again, not worked out in the moment. The episode ends with one practical task: decide now what your version of “No — isn’t God?” is. Write it down. Practise it. Have it ready. Listen to find out why the men and women still doing this faithfully at seventy all learned the same reflex early. Chapter timestamps (approximate): 00:00 A moment in church that nearly went wrong01:30 “Aren’t you amazing?” — the choice nobody else noticed02:30 Why the credit always lands on you03:30 The small sip that costs you everything05:00 1 Corinthians 12:3 — every gift points to “Jesus is Lord”06:30 The freedom of a trained deflection reflex08:00 One action — decide your eight words now09:00 Prayer and close 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 [https://www.safeprophets.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

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 [https://www.safeprophets.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

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 [https://www.safeprophets.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Uganda Special 2 - The need to create opportunities for people to practice prophesying in a safe environment

This episode discusses building prophetic ministry in the church in a safe and humble way. David Katende talks about how he has been raising up young prophetic people in his church in Uganda and training them. They discuss the importance of impartation and training for developing prophetic gifts, not just assuming people have the gift. They also talk about the need to create opportunities for people to practice prophesying in a safe environment where mistakes are allowed. The overall focus is on building a prophetic ministry that is grounded in intimacy with the Holy Spirit and sensitivity to His voice. If you want to read along to the transcript of this episode, please use the following link. https://otter.ai/u/39n0R_L0lMX4DDResIdLtlHqVGk?utm_source=copy_url All episodes and show notes etc are available at www.safeprophets.com 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 [https://www.safeprophets.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]