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Live The Call

Live The Call

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Welcome to Live the Call with Pamela Downes, your guide on a journey of spiritual awakening and purpose. Join us as we delve into personal stories, wisdom, and insights from guests who, like you, are navigating the waves of spiritual growth. From trance channeling to building a life filled with love and light, each episode offers authentic and vulnerable conversations to support your unique awakening journey. If your soul is ready to embrace the call, join us on the other side.2026 spiritcalling Personal Development Personal Success Spirituality
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  • From Pastor to Psychic Channel: David Trotter's Journey

    From Pastor to Psychic Channel: David Trotter's Journey
    Jul 8 2026
    A man who spent a decade as a pastor, building a church from a dozen people to 750 across three locations, sat down on this podcast, took a breath, and let three unseen beings speak through his body for nearly fifteen minutes. One of them called itself "the light of Christ." This episode is David Trotter's account of how that happened, and what came through live.Timestamps:00:00 – Ego death experience — "your calling has not been revoked"02:54 – The moment at 18 he first heard the call to be a pastor04:21 – His parents reveal they always sensed his calling06:38 – Becomes an associate pastor at 25 as the church explodes to 1,000 people08:56 – The fear of losing friends and respect when you leave a faith community09:33 – Advice on deconstruction: "be wise about who you process this with"12:33 – Why not having all the answers anymore is freeing14:54 – The pivot to marketing, filmmaking, and the Inspiration Rising podcast15:40 – The sound bath that "rocked his world"19:04 – Discovering "unseen friends" and automatic writing23:29 – The medicine ceremony message that changed his life25:38 – A third being appears — David's complicated relationship with Jesus34:25 – Live channeling begins on the podcast45:13 – How to tell true intuition from fear-based "static"53:39 – Awakened Magazine, upcoming books, and 2026 expo datesIn this episode:David describes the moment at 18, kneeling at a youth conference on December 31, 1990, when he first sensed God say, "I want you to be a pastor."He recounts becoming an associate pastor at Rock Harbor in Orange County at 25, watching it grow from 100 to 1,000 people within months, then later growing his own church from a dozen people to 750 with a dozen staff and three locations before hitting burnout and leaving ministry in 2008.David walks through his slow "deconstruction" process — starting with the question of LGBTQ inclusion, then the question of heaven and hell (influenced by Rob Bell's Love Wins), and eventually questioning whether heaven exists at all.He describes a 5-MeO-DMT ("bufo") experience that triggered a full ego death, a tearful life review, and the message: "Your calling has not been revoked. You are a messenger of love and light."David explains how light language and channeling emerged spontaneously during medicine ceremonies and, later, during regression hypnotherapy sessions — without medicine.Live on the podcast, David channels for the first time on Pamela's show, delivering a message centered on intuition and the "static" of fear that blocks it.Resources mentioned:Awakened Magazine (www.awakenedmagazine.com); Awakened Hearts (book series); Sacred Bonds (upcoming anthology, Mother's Day 2026); Inspiration Rising (podcast); Behind the Lids (breathwork/meditation studio); New Living Expo (San Rafael, CA, April 17–19, 2026)Follow Live the Call with Pamela Downes for more conversations like this and find David Trotter's work at www.awakenedmagazine.com.Connect with PamelaWebsite https://spirit-calling.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spiritcallingpamelaYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@spiritcallingpamelaLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/pameladownes/This show is produced by Twisted Spur Media Ltd.Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed by guests during Live The Call Podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Pamela Downes and/or her affiliates. Pamela Downes, Live The Call Podcast is not responsible for and do not verify the accuracy of any of the information contained in the podcast series. The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. Listeners are advised to consult with a qualified professional or specialist before making any decisions based on the content of this podcast.Mentioned in this episode:Pamela Downes and San Qing AWAKEN & ACTIVATE: A MULTIDIMENSIONAL EXPERIENCE July 10th-11th 2026https://immortaltaoistrites.com/pamela-downes
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    58 mins
  • Surrendering Control, Trusting Spirit with Rich Braconi

    Surrendering Control, Trusting Spirit with Rich Braconi
    Jun 24 2026
    Rich Braconi spent years working narcotics cases as a detective, chasing bad guys, climbing toward a sergeant promotion, building a life by the book. Then his marriage fell apart, his finances collapsed, and his family quietly decided he'd had a breakdown. What happened next is the subject of this episode: how rock bottom became the doorway to a spiritual communication Rich didn't believe was possible, one that eventually turned him into a trance medium, medical intuitive, and spiritual teacher.Time Stamps:0:00 – "I'll Whisper It to You"0:31 – Welcome to Live the Call & Meet Rich Braconi2:01 – When Did You First Hear Spirit Calling?3:18 – Hitting Rock Bottom & Learning to Surrender6:18 – Family's Reaction: "He Thinks He Talks to God"12:49 – From Medical Intuition to Full Mediumship15:02 – Forgiveness, the Bible & Spiritual Lessons16:55 – Reconnecting with Michelle: A Love Story26:47 – What Love Actually Is30:24 – Awakening Psychic Abilities & Co-Creating with Intention35:28 – Synchronicity: Three Strangers, Three Fathers Named David43:27 – Walking Away from a Police Promotion49:10 – Where Happiness Comes From55:16 – Moving to Kentucky & What's Next for RichIn this episode:Rich describes hitting "the lowest point" of his life — disconnected from his family, separated from his wife, living month-to-month — and how that's where he first learned to "surrender soul control and soul ownership" over his life.He shares how his own family reacted when he started talking about his abilities: they told others "he had a nervous breakdown" and "thinks he talks to God."Rich walks through how his abilities expanded in stages — from channeled information, to sensing medical imbalances, to full mediumship, to seeing future events and past lives.He tells the story of reconciling with his ex-wife Michelle after roughly ten years apart, and how changing himself first — rather than trying to change her — is what rebuilt the relationship.Rich recounts a mediumship gallery story where three audience members, seated near each other by "synchronicity," each turned out to be connected to a father named David or Dave who died of a heart attack.He describes the moment he chose to leave a promising law enforcement career — passing on a sergeant promotion — to follow his spiritual path.Rich talks about his move from New Jersey to Kentucky, stepping back from large public mediumship events to focus on teaching, mentoring, and online events.Resources mentioned:Being More of God: A True Spiritual Evolution (Rich's book)"Expanding the Presence" (Rich's website/online events)Follow Live the Call for more conversations like this oneConnect with PamelaWebsite https://spirit-calling.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spiritcallingpamelaYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@spiritcallingpamelaLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/pameladownes/This show is produced by Twisted Spur Media Ltd.Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed by guests during Live The Call Podcast are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Pamela Downes and/or her affiliates. Pamela Downes, Live The Call Podcast is not responsible for and do not verify the accuracy of any of the information contained in the podcast series. The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. Listeners are advised to consult with a qualified professional or specialist before making any decisions based on the content of this podcast.Mentioned in this episode:Pamela Downes and San Qing AWAKEN & ACTIVATE: A MULTIDIMENSIONAL EXPERIENCE July 10th-11th 2026https://immortaltaoistrites.com/pamela-downes
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • From Trauma to Purpose: Drew Bankey’s Awakening Story

    From Trauma to Purpose: Drew Bankey’s Awakening Story
    Apr 9 2026

    What happens when your life breaks open… and you’re forced to see everything differently?

    In this episode of Live the Call, Pamela Downes sits down with Drew Bankey — combat veteran, healer, and co-founder of Sacred Journeys Within — to explore the reality of spiritual awakening.

    After years of trauma, PTSD, and a near suicide experience, Drew was led to plant medicine, where he experienced a profound shift in perspective and understanding.

    What followed was not just healing… but a complete transformation of identity, purpose, and direction.

    Takeaways

    • Trauma to transformation
    • Trust, integration, and community support The real ceremony starts when you leave, as you integrate the understanding and visions into your life.
    • Bufo, an immediate and powerful psychedelic, offers transformative experiences in seconds.
    • Encounters with Bigfoot and ET reveal a deeper connection to interdimensional beings and a shift in consciousness.

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Introduction to Drew Banke and Sacred Journeys Within
    • 05:22 Suicide Attempt and Healing Journey
    • 13:24 Integration and Community Support
    • 22:27 Trusting the Universe and Taking Steps
    • 28:40 The Power of Integration
    • 42:05 Encounters with Bigfoot and ET
    • 53:37 The Shift in Consciousness and Contact with Higher Beings

    This conversation explores:

    • Trauma, identity, and early life experiences
    • Spiritual awakening through plant medicine
    • Being shown your purpose in unexpected ways
    • Trusting the path before you understand it
    • Why healing is not about escaping your past — but transforming it

    If you’ve ever felt like something in your life is shifting… this episode will meet you there.

    Connect with Drewhttps://www.sacredjournieswithin.com/Connect with Pamelahttps://www.spirit-calling.com/

    Mentioned in this episode:

    Pamela Downes and San Qing AWAKEN & ACTIVATE: A MULTIDIMENSIONAL EXPERIENCE July 10th-11th 2026

    https://immortaltaoistrites.com/pamela-downes
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    56 mins
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