Part 6: Intimacy Over Formula

Many Christians unknowingly live in the Old Covenant—believing their hearts are untrustworthy, their desires suspect, and that God primarily offers guidance through rigid formulas. But in this session, John Eldredge invites us into something far more beautiful: life in the New Covenant, where the human heart has been made good and intimacy with God is the center of the journey.

Using the epic story of "Les Misérables", the life of King David, and the unpredictable ways of Jesus himself, John draws a clear contrast between life by formula and life by relationship. God is a person, not a machine, and He desires to lead you personally and intimately through your desires. The journey of desire is filled with mystery—not because God is distant, but because He wants to walk with you step by step. Whether your heart stirs with sorrow, fear, hope, or resistance, this session encourages you to bring it all to God.