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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

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

"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."

"Disappointed by the lack of informed voices that sought to seriously address these substances and the experience that they induce within the context of the Christian faith, he attended and graduated from Duke Divinity School where he explored these implications for himself, and he continues to fill the gap between psychedelics and religion by studying the mind, theology, and altered states of consciousness. "

Listen to this entertaining episode exploring psychedelic themes in Avatar: The Last Airbender and recognizing sacredness in our everyday lives

 "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."