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 life can emerge.
This reflection explores how “denying yourself” points not to repression, but to releasing the small self that keeps us from God. Through Scripture, lived experience, and contemplative inquiry, this episode invites you to consider what you may be holding onto—and what might become possible if you let go.
This episode is for those who feel:
• A quiet pull toward Jesus beyond dogma
• Tired of trying to fix or optimize life
• Curious about surrender as a doorway to grace
If this reflection is speaking to something in your own heart, consider following the podcast or sharing it with someone who may be hearing a similar call.
Answering the call doesn’t require certainty—only attention.
If you feel that invitation, stay close, and share this with someone who may need it today.
Peace be with you.
