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What do psychedelic drugs like LSD or DMT have to do with faith? How can the visions or healing they may induce be understood by Christians? Join Rev. Kaleb Graves as he unpacks psychedelics, spirituality, and how they can intersect recreationally and medically.

Response from J. Kaleb Graves to Hunt Priest and Bryan McCarthy's article on psychedelic research, history, and Christian faith

A write up on Mainline Protestant responses to psychedelics at the Wild Goose Festival, including two talks about fascism and Christian cosmology

"As science continues to learn more about psychedelic substances and their use becomes more mainstream for both recreational and therapeutic applications, what do the church and faith leaders need to know? In this episode, Joe and Jenny chat with Kaleb Graves, a recent Duke Divinity graduate who is researching and exploring the intersections of psychedelic use and Christianity."

Neşe and Russell speak with Kaleb Graves about his reporting on the growing links between psychedelic therapy and conversion therapy movements. Drawing from his article — "Psychedelic Conversion Therapy: How Christian Nationalism Is Co-Opting a Movement Once Reserved for Hippies" — they discuss how right-wing religious and political ideologies are increasingly intersecting with the psychedelic space.

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They discuss figures like Wendi Rees, who is a strong advocate of both transphobic ideologies and psychedelic therapies, and what it means for a movement that claims to center healing. They also explore the broader implications of welcoming conversion therapy and anti-abortion advocates, including Rick Perry, into psychedelic circles.
 

Explore four articles about psychedelics, especially related to political theology, published in this progressive Baptist News Source

 "People seeking out psychedelics not only for spiritual reasons but also to treat conditions like PTSD and anxiety. Yet like with many other aspects of culture, the church is ill prepared to address psychedelics. Kaleb Graves is our guest as we explore questions related to psychedelic theology."