Could psychedelics be part of God's plan for healing, or do they challenge the authority of the church? In this episode, Jennie Marie and Stacey Simmons, PhD, dive into the intersection of Christianity and psychedelics, discussing the latest research on how psilocybin and other plant medicines are transforming mental health treatment.
Topics We Cover:
The history of psychedelics in religious traditions & Christian mysticism How psilocybin affects the brain – BDNF, NMDA receptors, and neuroplasticity The Good Friday Experiment – did theology students meet God on psilocybin? Why the church may fear the "oneness" experience from psychedelics Scientific research on psychedelics for PTSD, depression, and addiction Are psychedelics medicine, or do they risk bypassing spiritual surrender?
Resources & Links:
Stacey’s Book: Mushroom Pharmacy – https://a.co/d/1ImHfzq
Retreats for healing & transformation: https://www.psychedelicplantmedicineretreat.com/
Our Practice: https://hope-therapy-center.com/
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Genesis 1:29 – "Then God said, 'I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food.'”
Description: This verse suggests that all plants, including those with medicinal properties, are part of God’s provision for humanity. Psychedelics, derived from natural sources like psilocybin mushrooms and ayahuasca, may be understood as tools for healing given by God when used responsibly.
Matthew 9:12 – "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick."
Description: Jesus acknowledges the necessity of medicine and medical care for those who are suffering. Psychedelics, when used as medicine in controlled therapeutic settings, align with this principle by offering relief for PTSD, depression, and addiction where traditional treatments may fail.
1 Corinthians 12:9 – "To another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit."
Description: The Bible affirms that God grants some people the gift of healing, which today may include medical professionals, therapists, and researchers developing new treatments for mental health. Psychedelic-assisted therapy, guided by trained professionals, could be viewed as a modern application of this gift to restore mental and emotional well-being.
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Hosts:
Jennie Marie Battistin – https://hope-therapy-center.com/jennie-marie-battistin-therapist/
Stacey Simmons, PhD – https://hope-therapy-center.com/stacey-simmons-therapist/
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