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Episode 037 – Interview: Ben “Doc” Askins

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Episode 037 - Interview: Ben "Doc" Askins

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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 […]

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Episode 036 – Interview: Dr. William Richards

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Episode 036 - Interview: Dr. William Richards

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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

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Episode 035 – Interview: Alex Detmering

Episode 034 – Interview: Olivia Chavez-Carroll

Episode 033 – Interview: Jonathan Hansen

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Episode 033 - Interview: Jonathan Hansen

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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,

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Episode 032 – Interview: Dennis Walker

Leave a Comment / Admin / March 20, 2025

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Episode 032 - Interview: Dennis Walker

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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,

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Episode 031 – Interview: Alexandra Pallas

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Episode 031 - Interview: Alexandra Pallas

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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.

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Episode 030 – Interview: Robert Russo

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Episode 030 - Interview: Robert Russo

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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

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Episode 029 – Interview: Dr. Bryan McCarthy

Episode 028 – Interview: Alan Wiederhold

Episode 027 – Interview: Dr. Randall Hansen, Ph.D.

Episode 026 – Interview: Miguel Torrez

Episode 025 – Interview: Rev. Dr. Jessica Rochester

Leave a Comment / Admin / February 20, 2024

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Episode 025 - Interview: Rev. Dr. Jessica Rochester

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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

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Episode 024 – Interview: George Monty

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Episode 024 - Interview: George Monty

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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

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Episode 023 – Interview: Adam Hobbs

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Episode 023 - Interview: Adam Hobbs

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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

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Episode 022 – Conversation: Ethan Ivy

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Episode 022 - Conversation: Ethan Ivy

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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.

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Episode 021 – Interview: Bernardo di Quintavalle

Episode 020 – Interview: Rob Nelson

Episode 019 – Interview: Lewis Ungit

Episode 018 – Interview: CT & Becca Thompson

Leave a Comment / Admin / February 1, 2023

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Episode 018 - Interview: CT & Becca Thompson

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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

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Episode 017 – Interview: Clint Kyles (The Host)

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Episode 017 - Interview: Clint Kyles (The Host)

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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

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Episode 016 – Interview: Will Spencer

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Episode 016 - Interview: Will Spencer

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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

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Episode 015 – Interview: Trevor Harrell

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Episode 015 - Interview: Trevor Harrell

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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,

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Episode 014 – Interview: Paul Risse

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Episode 014 - Interview: Paul Risse

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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

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Episode 013 – Interview: Amber Capone of VETS

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Episode 013 - Interview: Amber Capone of VETS

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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.

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Episode 012 – Interview: Jason Sheffield

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Episode 012 - Interview: Jason Sheffield

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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,

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Episode 011 – Interview: Jack Call

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Episode 011 - Interview: Jack Call

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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

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Episode 010 – Interview: Ashley Lande

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Episode 010 - Interview: Ashley Lande

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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 .

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Episode 009 – Interview: Rev. Roger Joslin

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Episode 009 - Interview: Rev. Roger Joslin

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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

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Episode 008 – Interview: Joe Welker

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Episode 008 - Interview: Joe Welker

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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

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Episode 007 – Interview: Josh Cearbaugh

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Episode 007 - Interview: Josh Cearbaugh

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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

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Episode 006 – Interview: Rev. Dr. Brian Baker

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Episode 006 - Interview: Rev. Dr. Brian Baker

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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

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Episode 005 – Interview: Rev. Hunt Priest

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Episode 005 - Interview: Rev. Hunt Priest

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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”

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Episode 004 – Interview: Seth Conner

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Episode 004 - Interview: Seth Conner

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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.

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