The Conversation, Cannabis & Christianity podcast

Jackson Wayne O'Herer does not exist. But the individual using this name is a professional, a husband and a father of two. He is not a medical or mental health professional and does not give such advice. However, he has come to believe that Jesus is who He claimed to be and loves him the way He promises to love him. Jackson's family tree is from the Appalachian Mountains and foothills and...

How we perceive moments in life is based on our knowledge and understanding from the number of years we have lived. Everything from culture to education to experiences and most certainly from what one believes about the value and purpose of their life shape how decisions are made. In a world where deception is openly used to mislead masses, how can one be sure their knowledge and understanding of...

Steele Clarke Smith III is a pioneering healthcare innovator best known for leading the development of the first standardized cannabinoid tablet formulated to meet FDA‑level pharmaceutical standards. Through his work with C3 International, Inc., he helped establish a pharmaceutical‑grade foundation for cannabinoid therapeutics—bringing precision dosing, safety and clinical reliability to a space p...

Russell Brown is a seasoned strategic leader whose career spans high‑level operations, organizational development, and national program expansion. With a proven track record of building scalable systems,strengthening institutional partnerships, and guiding organizations through periods of rapid growth, he brings a critical operational lens to emerging healthcare innovations. In his role supporting...

Natasha Rester serves as the Director of Military Affairsfor C3 International, where she leads outreach, education, and strategic engagement with U.S. service members, veterans, and military‑support organizations. Drawing on her background in military community advocacy and her academic foundation from Southern New Hampshire University, she works to expandaccess to Idrasil®, the first standardized...

Tim Barnhart is part Indigenous Mohawk and part Irish and he resides on the sovereign Mohawk land of Tyendinaga. His minor years were lived in the United States before moving to Canada and eventually Tyendinaga, and he is the founder and owner of, Legacy 420 Cannabis Dispensary. Legacy 420 does far more than grow marijuana, and Tim is far more than a high quality marijuana farmer. This conversatio...

Through Him all things were made; without Him nothing was made that has been made. In Him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

Veronica Castillo is The Traveling Cannabis Writer - a nationally published journalist, author, and storyteller  who has spent almost a decade documenting the cannabis industry across the United States and internationally. She's the author of Cannabis Legacy Chronicles, and has been published in over 20 publications including High Times, Leafly, and Marijuana Venture. She recently completed, T...

Micah Stover is an author, educator and therapist. She earned a B.A. in philosophy with an emphasis on Buddhist studies as well as an M.A. in Creative Writing, both from Belmont University. Micah is a Nashville native and has spent a collective 10 years living abroad in other cultures, studying in various indigenous communities in both Asia and Mexico. She published her first book in November of 2...

Clara Parati is a Psychosynthesis and Psychedelic Integration Coach who supports people through periods of deep change, emotional challenge, and awakening. Drawing from transpersonal psychology, somatic awareness, and her own lived experience, she helps individuals process transformative inner journeys, especially those connected to psychedelics, identity shifts, and life transitions. Her work foc...

There is a difference between being told how a thing works and knowing the thing yourself. Personal knowledge from experience with the thing itself. There are no middle men or women between you and Jesus. You will have to unwind your presuppositions, but is not the change from false to true what humans seek in the land of the living?

Clothes to be worn are chosen daily, and new clothes are worn when they are received. Human beings do the same with our thoughts. But in a world where harm and pain are commodities, what and who can be trusted? Let Peace be your guide.

We humans are easily distracted and often forget the solution to trouble is peace. How do we understand peace? How far into our thoughts do we allow peace to flow?

Are love and forgiveness simply feel good emotions satisfying our shallow subjective truths? Love and forgiveness flow deeper in the human life than many understand. Where does one go to find love and forgiveness that does not require a toll, and if there's a toll is it really love and forgiveness? Each soul needs love and forgiveness, and each soul needs to give love and forgiveness. Love cam...

Matt McCollum is the co-founder and Head of Marketing at Drink Contento, a premium hemp-derived THC beverage brand launching in Texas.  With degrees in Public Relations and Psychology from Texas Tech University, Matt cut his teeth in consumer packaged goods at the helm of Gringo Bandito Hot Sauce, a brand he was able to grow from a handful of local accounts to national and international distributi...

Born at the Right Time and at the Right Place, you are.

Veterans For Healing CEO & Founder Fabian Henry, from Nova Scotia, is a former Canadian Armed Forces soldier deeply dedicated to veterans' well-being. With a dynamic career, Fabian specialized in combat engineering, serving on six deployments including Afghanistan, Haiti, and Pakistan.  Post-military, Fabian leads in developing precise veteran recovery processes. As an award-winning social...

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...

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 ensure military transition to civilian life is smooth and frictionless as possible. Helping to curb veteran suicid...

Megan is the revolutionary force behind EntheaCare (Trusted Canna Nurse) and she is a registered nurse with over 13 years of experience in nursing. In 2022, she founded Trusted Canna Nurse to bridge the gap between patients and the powerful benefits of cannabis as medicine. She and her team also crafted a therapeutic line of hemp products, including tinctures, edibles, topicals, and suppositories....

Emily Knife, RN, MSN, is a visionary nurse leader and founder of Modern Nurse Fest and the School of Modern Nursing. With over a decade of clinical experience, she pioneers the field of somatic nursing, blending neuroscience, somatic healing, and integrative health to empower nurses and healthcare leaders. As a sought-after speaker, educator, and host of the Modern Nurse Podcast, Emily inspires nu...

Lee Simpson is the founder of King Harvest Wellness and kingharvest.org - A critical illness medical cannabis oil provider that focuses on no obligation patient consultation and education. King Harvest makes - flower only - 3rd party lab tested medicines for critical illness and disease eradication. Full Extract Cannabis Oil (FECO) - Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) in critical illness has allowed for organ...

Gary Hess is the founder and Executive Director of the Veterans Alliance for Holistic Alternatives (VAHA), CEO of Teleleaf, and Founder of, Warrior Tribe Assembly – organizations he founded to help destigmatize and provide access to medical cannabis. Gary served in the Marine Corps for 11 years, both enlisted and as an Infantry Officer. After serving during the heaviest levels of fighting in Irag,...

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 their medicine path reshaped their lives, their purpose, and their relationship. Guided by the belief that he...

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...