Educational Resources

The Psychedelic Christian Podcast is an absolutely easy way to begin learning about how Christians have experienced psychedelics and how it has impacted their life. It is non-biased and a gentle introduction.

Graduate Theological Union has created a mini-course entitled, Psychedelics and Religion. It is deeply interesting and highlights some of the much needed conversations at this intersection.

This book was published at the beginning of 2023, and I am currently about 1/4th of the way through it. It is thus far, a great introduction and summary to the world of psychedelics and spirituality. Will update more later.

This book explores one man's use of psychedelics and why he currently does not believe Christians should use psychedelics.

Bryan McCarthy wrote an amazing article calling theologians to begin re-examining our theological approach to psychedelics in lieu of the unavoidable psychedelic revolution.

Premier Christianity is the UK's leading Christian magazine. Carrie Lloyd looks at some of the main arguments Christians have for using psychedelics and why she believes that it is still dangerous.

I haven't listened to these, but I hear they are great. Here is a link to what Psychedelic Spotlight believes are his 5 best podcasts on the subject of psychedelics.

Roberts pieces together viewpoints on psychedelics in this powerful collection of essays. I highly recommend it.

A very interesting look at art interpretation focusing on psychedelic imagery found in Christian cathedrals in Europe dating back to the 3rd/4th century. 

This is about the Santo Daime church and how their use of ayahuasca impacts their Christianity. 

The American Conservative author reviews Michael Pollan's book, How to Change Your Mind.

Gerard Artesoma wrote this article in 2021 about the need for pastors, chaplains and ministry leaders to be able to provide spiritual psychedelic integration. Read more here.

Ligare, which is Latin for ligament, is a network of Christians who believe psychedelic medicine at a minimum is beneficial as a medicine, but more importantly that it can provide profound spiritual encounters.

While I fully disagree with the author's conclusions, I believe this is the best resource out there that I've found for attempting to address theological concerns about psychedelic use in Christians.

I haven't had a chance to read it fully, but as I skimmed it, it seems to be mostly about existentialism and philosophy. 

The Immortality Key is sure to stretch you if you are a Christian. I haven't read all of it, for that reason. I will read it but want to have wisdom about where I am at in my journey before I read it. 

Netflix brings Michael Pollan's book to life in this beautiful series, by the same title. The link to the book is to the left.

Too be read. You too can read it here.