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The Call of the Heart | Bible Teachings for Spiritual Awakening
by Xander Sage Podcast
Have you ever felt a pull toward something deeper? Toward slowing down, toward stillness, toward a deeper connection with your true Self?That pull is The Call of the Heart. ❤️🔥This channel lives at the intersection of three paths: the Bible, yoga, and meditation. These paths are maps to the same destination: a living, embodied relationship with God, the essence of all life.If you feel the call, you’re already home. Subscribe for weekly episodes. 🙏For reflections on Scripture, meditation, and living in God’s presence, join me on Substack: https://xandersageswanton.substack.com
Episodes
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How to Pray So That God Hears Us
There are many ways to pray, and many things we can ask for. But how do we come into presence with the God we’re speaking to? When Moses asks God His name, the answer is “I AM.” In this week’s transmission, we explore three steps for entering more deeply into prayer: Calling God by name Feeling…
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What Adam and Eve Teach Us About the Masculine and Feminine Principles
What if the story of Adam and Eve is also a story about what happens inside us? In this episode, I revisit the Garden of Eden through the lens of yoga and non-duality. I explore Adam and Eve as the masculine and feminine within each of us, and the moment we begin to trust the mind’s ideas about...
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The ONE Thing You Need to Hear God
All wisdom traditions point to the same underlying truth...That God can be heard. That God can be connected with.And that connection happens in Silence.LIVE every Monday at 8EST: Sacred Texts for Spiritual Awakening
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How to Actually Receive Eternal Life (It's Not What You Think)
You've heard the phrase your whole life. But when Jesus said "eat my flesh and live forever," he meant something biology actually supports — and something the yogic tradition has been pointing to for centuries.In this episode, we explore one of the most radical teachings in the Bible — John...
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What If the Bible and Meditation Point to the Same God? (Revelation)
What if the meditation teachers of the East and the God of the Bible have been pointing to the exact same truth all along? In Exodus 3:14, God doesn't give Moses a name — He gives him two words: I AM. I'm Xander Sage. The Call of the Heart is a weekly Bible teaching podcast for those who feel an...
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How God Uses Guilt to Pull You Closer to Him
The guilt you feel when you fall back into an old pattern — that isn't God turning away from you. That's God reaching toward you. I'm Xander Sage. The Call of the Heart is a weekly Bible teaching podcast for those who feel an unexpected call — toward God, toward Jesus, toward something deeper.…
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A Blessing of Peace from God
This episode found you for a reason. Whatever season you're walking through, God has a blessing of peace to offer — and all that's asked of you is to receive. I'm Xander Sage. The Call of the Heart is a weekly Bible teaching podcast for those who feel an unexpected call — toward God, toward…
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Your “Healthy” Diet Is Blocking Your Spiritual Healing
You've been eating clean and doing the practice — and the wound hasn't healed. What if presence, not discipline, is what's been missing? I'm Xander Sage. The Call of the Heart is a weekly Bible teaching podcast for those who feel an unexpected call — toward God, toward Jesus, toward something...
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That Voice In Your Head Is Not God — Here's How to Tell the Difference
That self-critical voice in your head — the one that doubts, fears, and judges — was never yours. And it was never God's. This episode is about learning to tell the difference. I'm Xander Sage. The Call of the Heart is a weekly Bible teaching podcast for those who feel an unexpected call — toward...
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Jesus Was Terrified. He Said "I Am" Anyway.
Jesus prayed to be spared from the crucifixion. He was afraid. And then — knowing exactly what it would cost him — he looked his accusers in the eye and said "I Am." This episode is an invitation to sit with what that kind of courage actually means, and what it might look like in your own life...
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Ep 53: Why Jesus Said “Love Your Enemies” (It’s Not What You Think) | Luke 6 Explained
Why did Jesus say to love your enemies? In this episode, we explore one of his most challenging teachings from Luke 6:27–42—and uncover the deeper truth behind it. This isn’t about forcing yourself to be kind or ignoring your emotions. It’s about seeing reality more clearly. Through what I call…
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Ep 52: Why God Allows Temptation | Jesus Reveals the Truth in Luke 4
Why does God allow temptation? And what if it’s not something to fear—but something meant to strengthen you?In this episode of The Call of the Heart, we explore Luke 4:1–8, where Jesus is led by the Spirit into the wilderness and tempted by the devil. But instead of seeing temptation as failure…
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Ep 51: How to Pray Like Jesus | Mark 14:32-38 Explained
How did Jesus actually pray? In this episode of The Call of the Heart, we reflect on one of the most powerful moments in the Gospels — Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemane before his arrest. In Mark 14:32–38, Jesus shows us a deeply human and transformative model for prayer. He brings his...
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Ep 50: Why Most People Ignore God’s Invitation | Matthew 22 (Jesus Explains)
In this episode of The Christ Code, Xander Sage reflects on the Parable of the Wedding Banquet from Matthew 22 and what Jesus reveals about God’s invitation to the Kingdom. Why do so many people ignore the call of God? Jesus’ parable reveals a powerful truth: the invitation to communion with God…
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Ep 49: Choosing God
Choosing God It’s never too late. In this episode of The Christ Code, Xander reflects on Jesus’ Parable of the Two Sons (Matthew 21:28–32) and the profound truth that choosing God is always available — no matter your past. One son refuses, then turns back. Another says the right words, but never...
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Ep 48: Sacrifice & Endurance
What does it truly cost to follow Jesus? In this episode of The Christ Code, we reflect on Matthew 19:28–30 and Jesus’ teaching on sacrifice, endurance, and the promise of eternal life. To walk the path of Spirit often means letting go — of status, comfort, approval, and sometimes even the...
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Ep 47: Jesus' Commandments
Jesus’ Commandments | The Christ Code In this episode of The Christ Code, Xander Sage explores Jesus’ commandments from Matthew 19:16–30 as a living spiritual path — one rooted in love, presence, and alignment with God. Rather than approaching these teachings as rules or moral obligations, this...
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Ep 46: Take Up Your Cross
What does it truly mean to take up your cross? If something in you feels drawn here, that may already be the call. In this episode of The Christ Code, Xander Sage reflects on Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 16:24–25—not as a call to suffering, but as a call to surrender the ego’s plans so a deeper...
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Ep 45: Welcome Miracles & Synchronicity
Miracles don’t stop happening — we just stop remembering them.In this episode of The Christ Code, I reflect on the Feeding of the 4,000 (Matthew 15:32–39) and the subtle, very human tendency to forget what God has already done for us.Just days after witnessing a miracle, the disciples wonder…
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Ep 44: Purify the Heart
If something in you feels drawn to this reflection, that may already be the call.In this episode of The Christ Code, we sit with a teaching from Jesus that turns attention away from external behavior and back toward the heart. Drawing from Matthew 15:16–20, this reflection explores what Jesus…
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Ep 43: Faith in Action
Most people think faith is something you either have or don’t.But in this story, Jesus reveals something far more practical—and far more powerful.In this reflection on Jesus walking on water, we explore what faith actually is, why it falters, and how it can be strengthened over time through...
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Ep 42: Cultivating Your Garden
In this episode of the Xander Sage podcast, host Xander Sage Swanton delves into Matthew 12:33-37, focusing on the metaphor of a tree and its fruit. He emphasizes that the quality of one's life results is directly linked to the quality of their inputs—habits, mindsets, and actions. Xander…
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Ep 41: 7 Weeks of Karma Yoga
Here I walk through my last 7 weeks living at an ashram in an intensive Karma Yoga program. Hear about what it's like to live at an ashram and take a deep journey of the soul. Join Awaken Academy for free community meditations and a course to awaken the Christ within you....
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Ep 40: Ego and the Art of Giving
Join Awaken Academy: https://www.skool.com/awakenacademy/about Summary In this conversation, Xander Sage Swanton explores the themes of spiritual generosity and the importance of giving from the heart. He emphasizes the need to be aware of our intentions when giving and how ego can interfere with...
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Ep 39: Finding Light in the Dark
Join my free spiritual community with courses and guided meditations: skool.com/awakenacademy/about Join Xander Sage Swanton in this enlightening episode of "Five Minutes with Spirit" as we explore the journey from darkness to light. Discover mindset shifts and tangible steps to embrace the…
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Ep 38: Why Commit to Spirituality?
In this unique episode Xander explores his decision to live at an ashram for 75 days and to commit his life to spirituality. Join Xander's free online spiritual community: https://www.skool.com/awakenacademy/about
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Ep 37: Awakening the Christ Within You
Summary In this conversation, Xander Sage Swanton discusses the journey of spiritual growth and the manifestation of Christ consciousness within oneself. He outlines three essential steps: repentance, cutting away what no longer serves, and the baptism of the heart. Each step is explored in…
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Ep 36: 3 Steps to Christ Consciousness
Here we explore the 3 steps to elevate your consciousness towards that of Christ, taking the early stages of Jesus' life as a roadmap.
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Ep 35: How to Analyze Dreams for Spiritual Growth
A reading from Matthew 1: 18- 2:12. We explore the crucial role of dreams in the early life of Jesus
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Ep 34: Reframing Perfectionism
A reading from Matthew 1:1-17 on reframing perfectionism.
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Ep 33: Trusting God
A reading from Job 24:1-12, with a discussion on trusting God and God's timing.
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Ep 32: Non-Attachment on the Spiritual Path
A reading from Luke 9:51-62.
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Ep 31: Understanding Christ Consciousness
A reading from Pslams 2. Join our free spiritual community to accelerate your spiritual growth: https://www.skool.com/awakenacademy/about
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Ep 30: A Life of Godliness
A reading from 1 Timothy 4:6-16.
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Ep 29: What Do You Actually Worship?
A reading from 2 Kings 17:24-41.
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Ep 28: Refuge in the Heart
A reading from Psalms 71: 1-6.
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Ep 27: Return to Your Nature
A reading from Acts 7:44-53.
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Ep 26: The Woes of the Ego
A reading from Isaiah 5:8-23.
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Ep 25: The Reality of Cause and Effect
A reading from Job 21:17-34.
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Ep 24: Christ Consciousness vs. Non-Duality
A reading from Luke 9:10-17, the feeding of the 5000 that teaches us how to embody Christ Consciousness.
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Ep 23: The Path of the Heart
A reading from Psalms 11, on taking refuge in the Lord in our hearts.
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Ep 22: Ten Minutes with Spirit: Exploring Faith
A reading from Hebrews 11: 17-28, with a reflection on the meaning of Faith.
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Ep 21: Ten Minutes with Spirit
A vision of hope. Isaiah 2:1-4.
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Ep 20: Ten Minutes with Spirit: God's Plan
A reading from Job 21: 1-16, with a reflection on cause & effect and God's plan.
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Ep 19: Ten Minutes with Spirit: Christ Consciousness
A reading from Luke 9:1-9 diving into Christ Consciousness.
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Ep 18: Ten Minutes with Spirit
A reading from Psalms 60: the Ego vs. God.
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Ep 17: Ten Minutes with Spirit
A reading from Colossians 4:2-6, on prayer, Christ, and relationships.
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Ep 16: Ten Minutes with Spirit: Futile Pursuits
A reading from Ecclesiastes 2:1-17, understanding futile pursuits of pleasure and possessions and recognizing God is the only truly fulfilling pursuit.
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Ep 15: Ten Minutes with Spirit
A reading from Job 20:20-29.
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Ep 14: Ten Minutes with Spirit: July 31, 2025
A reading from Luke 8: 40-56. Exploring the meaning of Faith.
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Have you ever felt a pull toward something deeper? Toward slowing down, toward stillness, toward a deeper connection with your true Self?That pull is The Call of the Heart. ❤️🔥This channel lives at the intersection of three paths: the Bible, yoga, and meditation. These paths are maps to the same destination: a living, embodied relationship with God, the essence of all life.If you feel the call, you’re already home. Subscribe for weekly episodes. 🙏For reflections on Scripture, meditation, and living in God’s presence, join me on Substack: https://xandersageswanton.substack.com
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