The Psychedelic Christian Podcast

In this episode of The Psychedelic Christian Podcast we are joined by Kemmi Saddler. Kemmi is a retired U.S. Diplomat and Supervisory Special Agent with the U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service. Over a 26-year career as a sworn law enforcement officer and federal agent, she served in high-threat assignments across Iraq, Afghanistan, Uganda, Mexico, […]

In this episode we welcome Ben “Doc” Askins to The Psychedelic Christian Podcast. Ben Askins (PA-C, MDiv) has an eclectic background, with degrees in Outdoor Education, Intercultural Studies, Physician Assistant Studies, and Divinity. He has over two decades of experience practicing and teaching wilderness, tactical, and expeditionary medicine in the military.  In civilian life, he […]

Today on The Psychedelic Christian Podcast returning guest, from episode 33, creator of the website & blog – thepsychedelicchristian.com, Jonathan Hansen & I have the pleasure of hosting the author of Sacred Knowledge: Psychedelics & Religious Experiences – psychedelic researcher, Dr. William Richards  Dr. Bill Richards is a clinical psychologist and has been studying the therapeutic potential […]

In Episode 35 we are joined by Alex Detmering. Alex is a tech marketer & psychedelic journalist. His anonymous podcast, Secret Wilderness, gives people who have gone through psychedelic therapy the chance to tell their stories with remarkable honesty. You can subscribe to Secret Wilderness at parablefoundation.substack.com. The Parable Foundation | Substack parablefoundation.substack.com If you […]

Olivia Chavez-Carroll is a US Marine and former combat Army helicopter pilot. Having served as the XO of her unit in Bagram during the beginning of Operation Dustwun, the 24/7 mission to locate and rescue then PVT Bergdahl in 2009. CAPT Chavez also flew missions, planned operations and supported the 101st AVN BN in Support […]

Welcome to episode 33 of The Psychedelic Christian Podcast. Today we are joined by Jonathan Hansen. Jonathan has a Baptist background, but also a deep appreciation for the liturgical tradition of the Christian Church, both Eastern and Western. After a deeply impactful psychedelic experience in his teens, he dedicated his life to serving Christ, the Church, […]

In Episode 32 of The Psychedelic Christian Podcast we welcome Dennis Walker. Dennis is the founder of Mycopreneur He produces the weekly Mycopreneur Podcast, publishes the weekly Mycopreneur Newsletter, and hosts the weekly Mycopreneur Incubator – a free online business mentorship and networking event for mushroom entrepreneurs. Mycopreneur has been featured in Rolling Stone, Forbes, Wired, […]

In this episode of The Psychedelic Christian Podcast we are joined by Alexandra Pallas. Alexandra is founder of Frequency First and co-founder of Beckley Retreats. She joins us to share her interesting life journey, and how psychedelics, Ayurvedic medicine, Christian faith, and other practices have contributed to who she is & what she does today. […]

In Episode 30 of The Psychedelic Christian Podcast we are joined by filmmaker Robert Russo, creator of the documentary film “ROUGHNECK”. Robert shares with us his life journey from early life in a military family, to his own military service, the challenges of working in the oil & gas industry of west Texas, to his […]

In Episode 29 of The Psychedelic Christian Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Bryan McCarthy. Bryan is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Pittsburgh, Greensburg. His scholarship focuses on how material things augment or hinder authentic religiosity and spirituality. This work & research has two prongs: the phenomenology of clothing and the religiosity of […]

In Episode 28 of The Psychedelic Christian Podcast we welcome Alan Wiederhold as our guest. Alan is a United States military Veteran, a Visionary, and a Voice of Healing Alan is a survivor & a pioneer, who’s lived several lifetimes in one. With a 30-year career in healthcare and the US Navy, Alan’s life is […]

On Episode 27 of The Psychedelic Christian Podcast we welcome Dr. Randall Hansen. Dr. Hansen is an advocate, educator, mentor, ethicist, and thought-leader… helping the world heal from past trauma. Having been on a successful wellness journey that turned into a healing journey, all Dr. Hansen wants is to help other people find TRUE healing […]

Today on The Psychedelic Christian Podcast we are joined by Miguel Torrez. Miguel enlisted with The United States Coast Guard in the year 2000, completed officer candidate school and retired as a lieutenant commander in 2021. He specialized in contingency and operational planning, inter-agency planning and operations and maritime search and rescue. Upon retirement, he […]

Today we welcome Rev. Dr. Jessica Rochester to The Psychedelic Christian Podcast. Dr. Rochester is the Madrinha and President of Céu do Montréal, a Santo Daime (Ayahuasca) Church she founded in 1997 in Montréal, Canada. She is a transpersonal counselor, trained in the work of Dr. Roberto Assagioli and trained with Dr. Stanislav Grof. She […]

In Episode 24 of The Psychedelic Christian Podcast we welcome, the one & only, George Monty. George is a digital media maverick, whose journey from a UPS Driver to a skilled digital marketer, is nothing short of remarkable. George is also host of the TrueLife Podcast, where he introduces his audience to experts from the […]

Welcome to Episode 23 of The Psychedelic Christian Podcast. Today we are pleased to welcome Adam Hobbs, host of the podcast Discussions on Christianity. Adam is is a researcher of all things, physical & metaphysical. He focuses his research of the gifts of the Spirit, and documented & claimed cases of miracles throughout history. Check […]

In Episode 22 of The Psychedelic Christian Podcast I’m bringing you a conversation that I had with Ethan Ivy, the host of The Philosophical Gospel Podcast. This conversation was originally released in 2022 on his Philosophical Gospel YouTube channel. We discuss our experiences growing up in the Church, and how those experiences shaped our lives. […]

In Episode 21 of The Psychedelic Christian Podcast we welcome Bernardo di Quintavalle. Bernardo shares with us the story of his life: beginning in the Midwest suburbs of the United States, to college & the Marine Corps, to 20 years as a monk in a Benedictine Monastery, to his life today as a family man […]

In Episode 20 of The Psychedelic Christian Podcast we are joined by Rob Nelson. Rob is a biologist & wildlife educator whose goal is to reconnect people with nature. He received a masters degree in behavioral ecology in Hawaii and MFA in science & natural history filmmaking from Montana State University. He’s hosted 24 TV […]

In this episode of The Psychedelic Christian Podcast we are joined by Lewis Ungit, author of the recent book “Return of the Dragon: The Shocking Way Drugs and Religion Shape People & Societies”. Lewis also frequently writes & blogs on a wide range of topics including culture, finance, philosophy, history, theology & science. He has […]

In Episode 18 we welcome CT & Becca Thompson to The Psychedelic Christian Podcast. CT is an entrepreneur and decorated former U.S. Army Green Beret and defense contractor with seven combat deployments combined. His wife Becca is a wife, mother, & avid rock climber, who also works in military admissions at a university & part-time […]

This episode of The Psychedelic Christian Podcast features an interview with me on the now retired Cucumber Talks Podcast, from February 2022, where I share a bit about my thoughts & experiences with psychedelics. I’m really thankful that the guys at Cucumber Talks reached out to me. I really enjoyed our conversation and I hope […]

Today we welcome Will Spencer to The Psychedelic Christian Podcast. Will is an entrepreneur, traveler, and storyteller. His path has taken him from Stanford University, to the Dotcom Boom, to the warehouse rave scene of San Francisco, and through 33 countries on 6 continents, before returning home to Jesus Christ. Along the way his passion […]

In Episode 15 of The Psychedelic Christian Podcast I am joined by Trevor Harrell. Trevor shares with us the trials & triumphs of his life, and how his Christian faith and his psychedelic experiences have led him to where he is today. During the conversation Trevor mentioned a number of songs, a book, his blog, […]

Today I am happy to welcome Paul Risse to the The Psychedelic Christian Podcast. Paul is a bit of a renaissance man. At the age of 46, he seems to have already lived many lives through his various careers & experiences. Although now he eats a varied & intuitive diet he spent years of his […]

Today we welcome Amber Capone to The Psychedelic Christian Podcast. Amber is co-founder & executive director of VETS – Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions. vetsolutions.org, an organization founded with the purpose of helping suffering veterans find positive & lasting change in their physical, mental, & spiritual health, through the healing power of psychedelic medicine.

Today we welcome Jason Sheffield to TPCP. Jason grew up in the church, and at an early age he felt called to become a Pastor. Preaching his first sermon at 16, he confirmed his desire to help others learn more about God. He spent the next 12 years exploring Christian leadership as a pastor, discipler, […]

Today we welcome writer & philosopher Jack Call to The Psychedelic Christian Podcast. Jack received his PhD in philosophy from Claremont University, and taught philosophy at Citrus College for 19 years. He is the author of Psychedelic Christianity and three other books on philosophy & religion. He currently serves on the Vestry of Saint Matthias […]

Today we welcome Ashley Lande to The Psychedelic Christian Podcast. Ashley is an artist, writer, and homeschooling mother. Her writing has been published in Fathom Magazine and Ekstasis Magazine. Her artwork has been exhibited in New York, Los Angeles, London, & Melbourne. Links to her work, interviews, & blog can be found at ashleylande.com . […]

In Episode 9 of The Psychedelic Christian Podcast we are joined by Rev. Roger Joslin. Rev. Joslin is currently serving as Rector of two Episcopal parishes in the North Fork of Long Island, NY. Roger shares with us his life journey of growing up in a devout Baptist home in Texas, leaving the Church as […]

Our Guest in Episode 8 of The Psychedelic Christian Podcast is Joe Welker. Joe is a Masters of Divinity candidate & ministry fellow at Harvard Divinity School, Bachelors in Religious Studies from UNC Chapel Hill, Project Manager of Sacred Plant Alliance, creator & former host of the Choose Your Own Religion Podcast, and intern at […]

In Episode 7 of The Psychedelic Christian Podcast we are joined by our guest Josh Cearbaugh. Josh is a former United States Marine, host of the Multifaceted Masculinity Podcast, and a psychedelic integration coach. Josh focuses his coaching primarily on helping men reach their goals in life, career, & relationships. You can reach out to […]

Our guest in Episode 6 of The Psychedelic Christian Podcast is Rev. Dr. Brian Baker. Brian is a West Point graduate, U.S. Army veteran, serving as an Episcopal priest since 1991, and currently as rector of Christ Episcopal Church, KY. Brian shares his thriving ministry as founder of Camp Religious AF, at the annual Burning […]

In Episode 5 we welcome our guest, Rev. Hunt Priest. Hunt is former rector of Saint Peters Episcopal Church, Savannah, GA. Hunt is founder & executive director of Ligare, focusing on the healing power of psychedelics in a legal Christian framework. Hunt was also a participant in the Johns Hopkins/NYU “Psilocybin for Religious Leaders Study” […]

Seth Conner is a former United States Marine, CEO & Founder of Biotech Wellness, Chief Marketing Strategist at Social Brand Syndicate, and is a Psychedelic Intogration Coach at Executive Entheogen, found at sethconner.com. Seth is a coach with a unique approach to assist high performers reach their goals in life, relationships, & business.

In this episode the host shares a brief biography and explains why the topic of psychedelics is of interest.