The Conversation, Cannabis & Christianity podcast

Ted Smith founded the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club in January of 1996, the oldest medical cannabis dispensary in Canada, now with over 8,500 members. Ted has successfully advocated human rights for decades and he played a large role in Canada's legalization of marijuana. He is the author of HEMPOLOGY 101: THE HISTORY AND USES OF CANNABIS SATIVA and he was the publisher of The Cannabis Digest...

For two decades Ashley Gonzalez has a built a very successful sales career in Commercial Real Estate & Investment properties through her company, Hempire Advisors LLC., and has sold over $100,000,000 in commercial investment properties.

Lucie Pagé is a French Canadian journalist, writer and speaker sharing her life between Canada and South Africa since 1990. When Nelson Mandela was released from a South African prison, she went to South Africa and did 10 television documentaries, interviewed a host of political actors including Nelson Mandela and her now husband, Jayaseelan "Jay" Naidoo, who was the General Secretary of...

Groove Is In The Heart. The Door Is Open This Life Is Far More Amazing & Supernatural than it is advertised to be Everything Changes, So Do You Love One Another

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...

Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it. This Life Is Far More Amazing & Supernatural than it is advertised to be

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 2016, Martina Bill transferred her professional skills into the medical cannabis industry. She began with a position at a medical clinic as an Administrative Assistant. Martina's role quickly developed into educating patients to understand how to use cannabis as medicine. Training in Canada was very limited at the time, so she chose to pursue online training to help solidify her foundationa...

Jay Naidoo is a Grandfather and an Elder of South Africa, but he is primarily a freedom fighter who was invited to serve in the inaugural cabinet of South African President, Nelson Mandela. Jay was the founding General Secretary of the Congress of South African Trade Unions, launched in 1985 which became a backbone of the struggle for workers' rights and a key part of the liberation movement f...

17-time pageant titlist (Teen, Ms. Miss & Mrs.), two-time Nevada Governor appointed board member to Nevada's Commission for Women (served full terms), 20-year professional career in healthcare (public & private), three-year cancer survivor (as of September 2023), first-generation college graduate (with multiple degrees), Founder & Owner of Legally Blunt & Blonde and the Founder...

The format change and the Love that is its antidote. People suffer for lack of knowledge. Everything Changes. This Life Is Far More Amazing & Supernatural than it is advertised to be. The Door Is Open. Love One Another.

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...

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. Forgiveness Is For Everyone The Door Is Open Everything Changes Love One Another

In April of 2023 Shelly Straw was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. Her husband, Jason, is the former NORML Indiana Chair and a retired U.S. Air Force Critical Care Trauma Nurse. They reside in Michigan as medical marijuana refugees. This was recorded at the end of July 2023.

A multi-talented professional, John Bailey has spent the last 15 years putting innovation and disruption at the forefront of everything he does. He is passionate about transforming businesses and individuals into their highest success. He also has an extensive background working with the most innovative consumer technology company in the cannabis industry. John has developed a unique perspective o...

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...

Tarris Batiste is a former collegiate and NFL player and the author of, "Don't Let it Smoke You: How to Create a Non-Toxic Relationship with Cannabis."

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...

Dreams come when you are asleep, and watching babies smile and laugh in their sleep brings great joy : ) Everything Changes The Door Is Open Love One Another The Doing Is Believing

As a mental health nurse, psychotherapist, and specialist in Comprehensive Approach in Psychosocial Rehabilitation (CARe), Sasha dedicated his life to improving mental health care. His transformative journey, driven by personal experiences and professional growth, led him to a deep understanding of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and its impact on stress, trauma, and mental health. Throughout his...

Go for a drive with your ears. Just because : ) The Door Is Open Forgiveness Is For Everyone Love One Another

Yes, Your Eyes. The saying goes, "The eyes are the window to the soul." And the saying goes, "What do you see with your mind's eye?" What do you see?

Trent Hancock is the head breeder for Creswell Oreganics and an owner in Crater Enterprises. In 1998 he started indoor growing in Portland’s legendary cannabis community and went on to build his first commercial grow in Montana in 2008. Trent spent the next eight years in Montana consulting the largest indoor cannabis facilities in the country at the time, prior to Colorado 2014. Realizing that la...

Relaxation, Relaxation, Relaxation. There are layers to Relaxation, and This Life Is Far More Amazing & Supernatural than it is advertised to be. The Door Is Open. Love One Another.

Lieutenant Colonel Ali W. Palmer was an Army Engineer officer with a professional career that spans 25 years in a variety of experiences to include military, government, private, non-profit and higher education. A 1997 graduate of West Point Military Academy, he soon after completed Airborne and Ranger training and was stationed in Germany where he deployed to the Balkan region three times. Ali sp...