The Conversation, Cannabis & Christianity podcast

"Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life." -Proverbs

Jaesen Kanter is a USAF veteran whose life was forever changed when he served as a first responder to the crash of a C-5 Galaxy at Ramstein Air Base, a tragedy that claimed 13 lives. This pivotal experience set him on a profound healing journey that spans over three decades. While struggling with severe PTSD and experiencing the limitations of conventional treatments, Jaesen became an advocate for...

JP Donahue started his professional life with a law degree from St. John's University and a big job at a big firm in New York City. He quit one year in to write movies and television scripts. People thought he was nuts, but that choice began a 15-year run as a screenwriter in Los Angeles. He's authored over 25 original, for-hire, and uncredited rewrites for film and television at companies...

Assurance: 1) a positive declaration intended to give confidence. 2) promise or pledge; guaranty; surety. 3) full confidence; certainty; freedom from doubt.

Daniel Locke, M.S., is a dedicated healthcare professional and entrepreneur based in Jacksonville, Florida. He earned his Master of Science in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics from the University of Maryland's School of Pharmacy in May 2024. This advanced education has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of cannabis pharmacology, chemistry, and clinical applications. In 20...

James’s story is not a simple narrative about cannabis—it’s the chronicle of a man who spent decades enduring physical damage, failed medical treatments, and a profound emotional collapse before discovering a tool that allowed him to rebuild. His journey stretches across childhood illnesses, industrial work injuries, chronic digestive disease, nerve damage, and even a near-death car accident. Over...

Like water on the ground, subject truth is absorbed by objective truth.

Dr. Anthony Ferrari leads a team of scientists and researchers to develop innovative and effective CBD products. With over six years of experience in this role, he has successfully navigated the complex regulatory landscape of the CBD industry, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and label requirements. Dr. Ferrari's expertise in analytical chemistry has enabled him to design and execute...

Juliana Roberts is an Auburn University alumni, agriculture advocate, and a passionate voice in the CBD and wellness space. As a mother of two boys and a farmer’s wife, she blends industry expertise with a grounded, real-world understanding of how agriculture and plant medicine intersect. Herinterest in the medicinal potential of cannabis began at age 16, when she saw firsthand how it could suppor...

“Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.” ‭‭

Tressa Silvey is a CPA and senior-level finance executive with 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, where she honed her expertise in navigating dynamic and highly regulated environments. In late 2023, she leveraged this experience to launch her own accounting and CFO practice, specializing in serving the cannabis & CBD/hemp industry. As a DOPE CFO Certified Advisor, Tress...

Mark and Michele’s path began in 2019 with their first ayahuasca experience — a moment that opened the door to deep healing, clarity, and transformation. What started as a personal awakening quickly became a calling to help others find the same freedom, connection, and inner truth.  Walking this medicine path reshaped their lives, their purpose, and their relationship. Guided by the belief that he...

On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations.

José Pereira is an international speaker, leadership coach, resilience expert and advocate with over 35 years in the oil and gas industry. His life took a dramatic turn when he was taken hostage in a foreign country, enduring nearly five years of captivity. During this dark period, his faith in God became his anchor, shaping his resilience and purpose. José shares his journey in his book, From Her...

All natural ingredients, no synthetics. Mandy Lile's dedication to safe, effective skincare began at a young age. Witnessing firsthand the transformative power of botanicals in her skincare spa, Mandy was drawn to the potential of cannabinoids. After incorporating this ancient ingredient into her formula, the results were undeniable. In 2018, Potency No. 710 was born with authentic ingredients, no...

the Religion Business is a docu-series that focuses on churches that expend great energy and efforts to ensure they do not have to be transparent with how they spend the tithes and donations people give, in the name of Jesus.

Ruth Fisher, Ph. D., is a systems design researcher, modeler, and analyst. She studies markets to determine how environments shape outcomes. Dr. Fisher has 30 years of experience in the technology and healthcare industries and has worked on behalf of technology companies, early-stage researchers, physicians, and technology start-ups. Dr. Fisher came to cannabis in 2016 to help her brother figure o...

Ryan “420 Chief” Johnson is a 20-year retired U.S. Navy Chief who found new purpose through healing and advocacy. After leaving the service, he quit drinking and got off all prescription medications with the help of cannabis. That journey inspired him to write Strains for Pains, a book designed to educate others on the healing benefits of cannabis and help people document their own wellness paths....

A person's wisdom brightens their face and changes its hard appearance. Do not conform to the patterns of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.

Jack is a Boston-based investigative reporter covering the psychedelic and cannabis legalization movements in New England and nationwide. His reporting has been published by the  ⁠Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism⁠  (BINJ), by  ⁠Talking Joints Memo⁠ , DoubleBlind Magazine, Filter Magazine, Psychedelic Alpha, and more. It's a great conversation.

Dr. Anderson graduated from the University of Manitoba in 2011 and finished her residency in Family Medicine, and she is proud to say she is a Metis physician born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Dr. Anderson’s passion for Cannabinoid medicine started in 2017, when her son with intractable epilepsy had failed all treatments and she was forced to close her practice. Seizing multiple times...

The hired hand is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away.

The Strategic Veteran was founded by Adam Peters. After 13 years of active-duty service in the U.S. Army, Adam found the transition to civilian life full of pitfalls, untrustworthy "gurus", and of course, thousands of courses and communities promising everything under the sun. Adam's goal for The Strategic Veteran is to ensuremilitary transition to civilian life is smooth and frictio...

John Bailey is a father, entrepreneur and mindset coach who helps leaders, creators and men of faith master clarity and execution in a distracted world. With over 15 years in product innovation and leadership, John has worked with global brands while building platforms that merge technology, purpose and personal growth. Through his coaching company, The Mindset Genesis, John challenges people to s...

Nose rings were used to depict someone with an ability to discern a matter. An ability to unpackage words and correctly understand the direction you are being pointed toward.