The Conversation, Cannabis & Christianity podcast

John Bailey is a mindset coach, speaker, and leader who challenges the status quo to build a better world for those who dare to push past their limits. With over 15 years of experience across innovation, leadership, and transformation, John works with leaders who are ready to redefine themselves and, in turn, elevate those around them—whether it’s their employees, relationships, or communities. Hi...

"No one can comprehend what goes on under the sun. Despite all their efforts to search it out, no one can discover its meaning. Even if the wise claim they know, they cannot really comprehend it." Proverbs 8

Julie Ann Mejia is the CEO and Founder of Holistic Hemp Solutions INC. She holds a BS in Psychology from Salem State University with a concentration in cognitive neuroscience and research. After completing her undergraduate studies, she was burned out from writing research papers and wanted to work hands-on with psychiatric and cognitively impaired patients. Her story with hemp/cannabis began like...

It's a crazy world, a mixed up world, involving politics and the underworld. You shake it up a little, you see another side, you see a flower grow and then a suicide. Michael Franti

Cesar Marin is a visionary leader in the psychedelic and microdosing community, founder of Cultivating Wisdom and MicrodosingOver50.com. A former CNN producer turned dynamic entrepreneur, Cesar empowers individuals over 50 to enhance cognitive function and creativity through safe microdosing practices. His groundbreaking work, compelling book, and insightful workshops have transformed countless li...

Bridget Watson-Favaro is a Nurse Practitioner who works with patients from all walks of life, from pediatric care to geriatric care. Bridget has worked in clinical areas specializing in geriatric  assessments, aboriginal centers and advanced wound care. Over the last decade, Bridget has focused on cannabinoid-based medicine. In 2020, she founded, Watson-Favaro Cannabis Consultant where she provide...

Dr. Uma Dhanabalan is a highly respected, Harvard trained physician known to most as Dr. Uma. She is the Founder/CEO of Global Health & Hygiene Solutions, LLC established in 2006 with a mission to “promote wellness and prevent illness”™ and Uplifting Health & Wellness, an Independent Medical Concierge Practice. Dr. Uma’s mission is to change the stigma regarding Cannabis and for the world...

In 2003 Al Graham was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease which turned a five minute walk around his block into a two hour event. After a few years of re-organizing his life, Al turned the diagnosis into a positive by educating people on cannabis, which he had begun using. Al founded and hosts the People Advocating Cannabis Education (PACE) Radio Show in 2013 and the PACE Radio Network in 2019. He has...

Clint Kyles is a lifetime resident of Southwest Arkansas where he lives on a small homestead with his wife of 24 years & their three children. In 2020 he launched, The Psychedelic Christian podcast. Listen in.

12 years ago Angie decided to give cannabis a shot as a method of treatment for her CMT (Charcot-Marie-Tooth). Not only did she find it greatly improved her quality of life, but she also found herself wildly curious about how it worked and who else may benefit from the cannabis plant. Over the years Angie has crossed paths with thousands of people looking to cannabis for help with physical, mental...

Dr. Sexton is a Naturopathic Doctor who furthered her education in the formal study of the endocannabinoid system and its roles in health and illness.  Her postdoctoral research was on the topic of cannabinoids and their roles in neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration by investigating cannabis use in patients with Multiple Sclerosis and impact on inflammatory markers. She has continued research i...

At 63, Chef Wayne Howey is a semi-retired professional chef who was born and raised on a small family farm. He is now working in the CBD, hemp and cannabis industry for a very simple and profound reason: Life. Chef Wayne was diagnosed with skin cancer, was uninsured and did not have $80k for the first surgery. Listen in and hear about how Chef Wayne became cancer free. The Door Is Open Everything...

Dr. Sandra Carrillo is the co-founder and Vice President of the Colombian Medical Cannabis Association; Medical Director and co-founder of Medical Cannabis Clinics of Colombia; and she is also the Head of Panama University's Educational and Scientific Program of Medical Cannabis and Professor of Faculty of Medicine. This Life Is Far More Amazing & Supernatural than it is advertised to be E...

Veterans For Healing CEO & Founder Fabian Henry, hailing 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-winnin...

Dr. Joseph Rosado, MD is one of the world’s most respected medical authorities on cannabis as plant-based medicine. With over four decades of experience as a healthcare professional, he has built a career anchored in family tradition and driven by a desire to help his patients and community. Dr. Rosado's father was an x-ray technician before his untimely death in 1973. Losing his father spurre...

Jake F. Felice, ND, LMP, is an author, clinician, educator, and consultant whose vision is to advance the science and practical application of natural medicines for medical and recreational markets worldwide. Dr. Felice provides world education experiences by speaking authentically about botanicals and natural products.  His Category 1 CME courses for doctors on the Endo-Cannabinoid System (ECS) h...

Julie Ann Mejia is the CEO and Founder of Holistic Hemp Solutions INC. She holds a BS in Psychology from Salem State University with a concentration in cognitive neuroscience and research. After completing her undergraduate studies, she was burned out from writing research papers and wanted to work hands-on with psychiatric and cognitively impaired patients. Her story with hemp/cannabis began like...

"It's a crazy world, a mixed up world, involving politics and the underworld. You shake it up a little, you see another side, you see a flower grow and then a suicide." Michael Franti

Cesar Marin is a visionary leader in the psychedelic and microdosing community, founder of Cultivating Wisdom and MicrodosingOver50.com. A former CNN producer turned dynamic entrepreneur, Cesar empowers individuals over 50 to enhance cognitive function and creativity through safe microdosing practices. His groundbreaking work, compelling book, and insightful workshops have transformed countless li...

Dr. Slininger has been serving the Tampa Bay community since 2013. He is one of less than 80 Craniocervical Specialists nationwide and one of only two Certified Advanced Orthogonists with this degree. He has been featured on TV and as well as an Upper Cervical Care documentary called  The Secret to Healing . As a Craniocervical Specialist, he practices with a focus on helping patients that have ha...

Monica Olano, founder of Cali Sober Mom, a trusted source to learn about and discover safe and effective cannabis products, host of the Cali Sober Mom Podcast, cannabis brand ambassador and reform advocate, is the Cali Sober Mom.  Monica’s journey into cannabis began on June 18, 2022 when she faced severe complications during the birth of her twins. The distressing experience led to postpartum dep...

Rod Kight is a cannabis business law attorney. He created the “Source Rule”, which is widely credited as a primary legal foundation for the contemporary hemp market in cannabinoids and other cannabis materials. Based in North Carolina and Mexico, Rod represents legal cannabis businesses throughout the world, is editor and chief writer of the, Kight On Cannabis law blog (www.kightoncannabis.com), a...

Gooey Rabinski resides in the Midwest of America, Ohio to be specific, and those who enjoy reading his work have been doing so for a couple of decades. However, after some time, he went on quasi-hiatus. Why?

Alan Wiederhold has been designing healthcare plans for businesses for 30 years, but his passion has become mental wellness. A 12-year Navy veteran and certified psychedelic facilitator, he helps others overcome trauma (including his own). Author, speaker, and host of "The Cost of Doing Nothing" podcast, Alan tackles imposter syndrome and inspires action. He enjoys Ultra running, flying...

Alan Wiederhold has been designing healthcare plans for businesses for 30 years, but his passion has become mental wellness. A 12-year Navy veteran and certified psychedelic facilitator, he helps others overcome trauma (including his own). Author, speaker, and host of "The Cost of Doing Nothing" podcast, Alan tackles imposter syndrome and inspires action. He enjoys Ultra running, flying...