Can something that feels spiritual lead us away from Jesus? In this episode of Head to Heart, I sit down with Paul Risse, author of The Psychedelic Christian, to explore the spiritual dangers of psychedelics for believers. Drawing on his extensive personal experience with psychedelics and his journey to faith in Christ, Paul brings a firsthand perspective to the search for healing, truth, and connection with God. Together, we discuss why discernment matters when pursuing spiritual experiences and the importance of grounding our faith in Jesus. Connect with him on Instagram at <a class= "ytAttributedStringLink ytAttributedStringLinkCallToActionColor" tabindex="0" href= "https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUZZTVljRkFmNlhDR25yOVFNRTRCUnd4emJKTXxBTl9pYzRjbFpCWWc1UmtQT3FaSlNHdkIwQUxTZ0pnLVdRVl9wRGtDVDd4T2haOWpIX3BJUmNPcjdWbFVRWkk3VUprMVhBVkJzRlI4c2E2ZlI3dnF2eW1mSlBjWGJYbndjV29m&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fpaulrisse%2F&v=rmbJ245KSBc" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" aria-label= "Instagram Channel Link: paulrisse"> / paulrisse </a> Find his book through Amazon: <a class= "ytAttributedStringLink ytAttributedStringLinkCallToActionColor" tabindex="0" href= "https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUZZTVljSFpSYzRFR1NHa2t3aldNcm5Bd28wOXxBTl9pYzRjOWlybDgzWXQ0TUNqaHAtUEJPVGVqSGlkYUpVVmdSTS1VYzNIZHRMcjY2SzF4cl9JZzJHZ3lZWWVaX2dvdllKajVZczdDbi1vbWRheDVKdUZhMlFiTEFNNTRSSjFy&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FPsychedelic-Christian-Paul-Risse-ebook%2Fdp%2FB09X6B9XTB%3Fref_%3Dast_author_dp_rw%26th%3D1%26psc%3D1%26dib%3DeyJ2IjoiMSJ9.mFxOSt3xS06KsGvdDmOdJSsCKJGF-9QbBXgz0_dWG6Y.RRxjxL5nFoGTStb0pP4FaRTEQf97Pbrr97e_5jC0nIM%26dib_tag%3DAUTHOR&v=rmbJ245KSBc" target="_blank" rel= "nofollow noopener">https://www.amazon.com/Psychedelic-Ch...</a>

Can something that feels spiritual lead us away from Jesus? In this episode of Head to Heart, I sit down with Paul Risse, author of The Psychedelic Christian, to explore the spiritual dangers of psychedelics for believers. Drawing on his extensive personal experience with psychedelics and his journey to faith in Christ, Paul brings a firsthand perspective to the search for healing, truth, and connection with God. Together, we discuss why discernment matters when pursuing spiritual experiences and the importance of grounding our faith in Jesus. Connect with him on Instagram at / paulrisse Find his book through Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Psychedelic-Ch...

Can something that feels spiritual lead us away from Jesus? In this episode of Head to Heart, I sit down with Paul Risse, author of The Psychedelic Christian, to explore the spiritual dangers of psychedelics for believers. Drawing on his extensive personal experience with psychedelics and his journey to faith in Christ, Paul brings a firsthand perspective to the search for healing, truth, and connection with God. Together, we discuss why discernment matters when pursuing spiritual experiences and the importance of grounding our faith in Jesus. Connect with him on Instagram at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUZZTVljRkFmNlhDR25yOVFNRTRCUnd4emJKTXxBTl9pYzRjbFpCWWc1UmtQT3FaSlNHdkIwQUxTZ0pnLVdRVl9wRGtDVDd4T2haOWpIX3BJUmNPcjdWbFVRWkk3VUprMVhBVkJzRlI4c2E2ZlI3dnF2eW1mSlBjWGJYbndjV29m&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fpaulrisse%2F&amp;v=rmbJ245KSBc" rel="noopener noreferrer"> / paulrisse </a> Find his book through Amazon: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUZZTVljSFpSYzRFR1NHa2t3aldNcm5Bd28wOXxBTl9pYzRjOWlybDgzWXQ0TUNqaHAtUEJPVGVqSGlkYUpVVmdSTS1VYzNIZHRMcjY2SzF4cl9JZzJHZ3lZWWVaX2dvdllKajVZczdDbi1vbWRheDVKdUZhMlFiTEFNNTRSSjFy&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FPsychedelic-Christian-Paul-Risse-ebook%2Fdp%2FB09X6B9XTB%3Fref_%3Dast_author_dp_rw%26th%3D1%26psc%3D1%26dib%3DeyJ2IjoiMSJ9.mFxOSt3xS06KsGvdDmOdJSsCKJGF-9QbBXgz0_dWG6Y.RRxjxL5nFoGTStb0pP4FaRTEQf97Pbrr97e_5jC0nIM%26dib_tag%3DAUTHOR&amp;v=rmbJ245KSBc" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.amazon.com/Psychedelic-Ch...</a>

Spiritual Awakening or Deception? The Dangers of Psychedelics for Christians with Paul Risse

What if the battles you're facing aren't just emotional, physical, or psychological—but spiritual? In this powerful conversation, Christa sits down with author and speaker Beatty Carmichael to explore the biblical case for hidden spiritual roots behind suffering, recurring struggles, and unanswered prayer. Together they discuss difficult topics including unrepentant sin, unforgiveness, occult involvement, sexual sin, generational patterns, and whether these can create spiritual strongholds that hinder healing and freedom. Beatty shares the biblical principles behind The Prayer of Freedom, explaining why he believes true breakthrough often comes by addressing the root rather than simply managing the symptoms. Whether you're skeptical, curious, or searching for answers, this conversation will challenge you to examine Scripture and consider whether there are unseen spiritual obstacles standing in the way of the freedom Christ offers. Connect with Beatty and buy the book: <a class= "ytAttributedStringLink ytAttributedStringLinkCallToActionColor" tabindex="0" href= "https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUM4Zm9rVHRfZ2ZlSFRmaVhteDFxTmp0VGJkaXxBR3JiS2FsQWJOYmxvbl80eUNRakNlWUZuSEsxUVFseExNMHB1WVNNMm5mM21VdmNKQm1FeEtLd1RVT1pkRGpLLWxCNENDVTlNbFRreFpTQ21oZEh1M09zem5CSVJreUtvdl85&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftheprayeroffreedom.com%2F&v=ouK2zgLGOW8" target="_blank" rel= "nofollow noopener">https://theprayeroffreedom.com/</a>

What if the battles you're facing aren't just emotional, physical, or psychological—but spiritual? In this powerful conversation, Christa sits down with author and speaker Beatty Carmichael to explore the biblical case for hidden spiritual roots behind suffering, recurring struggles, and unanswered prayer. Together they discuss difficult topics including unrepentant sin, unforgiveness, occult involvement, sexual sin, generational patterns, and whether these can create spiritual strongholds that hinder healing and freedom. Beatty shares the biblical principles behind The Prayer of Freedom, explaining why he believes true breakthrough often comes by addressing the root rather than simply managing the symptoms. Whether you're skeptical, curious, or searching for answers, this conversation will challenge you to examine Scripture and consider whether there are unseen spiritual obstacles standing in the way of the freedom Christ offers. Connect with Beatty and buy the book: https://theprayeroffreedom.com/

What if the battles you're facing aren't just emotional, physical, or psychological—but spiritual? In this powerful conversation, Christa sits down with author and speaker Beatty Carmichael to explore the biblical case for hidden spiritual roots behind suffering, recurring struggles, and unanswered prayer. Together they discuss difficult topics including unrepentant sin, unforgiveness, occult involvement, sexual sin, generational patterns, and whether these can create spiritual strongholds that hinder healing and freedom. Beatty shares the biblical principles behind The Prayer of Freedom, explaining why he believes true breakthrough often comes by addressing the root rather than simply managing the symptoms. Whether you're skeptical, curious, or searching for answers, this conversation will challenge you to examine Scripture and consider whether there are unseen spiritual obstacles standing in the way of the freedom Christ offers. Connect with Beatty and buy the book: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUM4Zm9rVHRfZ2ZlSFRmaVhteDFxTmp0VGJkaXxBR3JiS2FsQWJOYmxvbl80eUNRakNlWUZuSEsxUVFseExNMHB1WVNNMm5mM21VdmNKQm1FeEtLd1RVT1pkRGpLLWxCNENDVTlNbFRreFpTQ21oZEh1M09zem5CSVJreUtvdl85&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Ftheprayeroffreedom.com%2F&amp;v=ouK2zgLGOW8" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://theprayeroffreedom.com/</a>

Could Your Anxiety, Trauma, or Chronic Pain Have a Spiritual Root? | Beatty Carmichael

Are we in the Days of Noah as outlined in scripture? And if so, what does that mean? With wars, fear, and our devices and minds innundated with negative news, we look at our part as believers in these end times and how BIG our God is. @christablacksingh

Are we in the Days of Noah as outlined in scripture? And if so, what does that mean? With wars, fear, and our devices and minds innundated with negative news, we look at our part as believers in these end times and how BIG our God is. @christablacksingh

The Days of Noah and the End Times

Feel stuck? Going around the same mountain? Has the enemy taken the timeline God had for you and defiled it with trauma, disobedience, pride, sin, and pain? In today's session, we actively go into our lives with the Holy Spirit and find all the places the enemy stole from us, collapsing defiled timelines with the judgment and justice of Jesus, and asking Him to redeem all that has been taken. @christablacksingh

Feel stuck? Going around the same mountain? Has the enemy taken the timeline God had for you and defiled it with trauma, disobedience, pride, sin, and pain? In today's session, we actively go into our lives with the Holy Spirit and find all the places the enemy stole from us, collapsing defiled timelines with the judgment and justice of Jesus, and asking Him to redeem all that has been taken. @christablacksingh

Redeeming Timelines The Enemy Defiled

Join us Wednesday's at noon CST for a weekly 'Just Jesus' gathering! We meet live on zoom and I'll send out the zoom link the morning of! To join our hangouts, subscribe to my email list here: <a href= "https://tinyurl.com/3t6w3zdx">https://tinyurl.com/3t6w3zdx</a> This week we went a bit long, so I separated our sessions into two parts: 1) The False Jesus & The Real One: Am I Serving the Right Jesus? 2) Is The Bible Trustworthy and Historically Accurate? xx, Christa Instagram: @christajoyblack

Join us Wednesday's at noon CST for a weekly 'Just Jesus' gathering! We meet live on zoom and I'll send out the zoom link the morning of! To join our hangouts, subscribe to my email list here: https://tinyurl.com/3t6w3zdx This week we went a bit long, so I separated our sessions into two parts: 1) The False Jesus & The Real One: Am I Serving the Right Jesus? 2) Is The Bible Trustworthy and Historically Accurate? xx, Christa Instagram: @christajoyblack

Join us Wednesday's at noon CST for a weekly 'Just Jesus' gathering! We meet live on zoom and I'll send out the zoom link the morning of! To join our hangouts, subscribe to my email list here: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/3t6w3zdx" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://tinyurl.com/3t6w3zdx</a> This week we went a bit long, so I separated our sessions into two parts: 1) The False Jesus &amp; The Real One: Am I Serving the Right Jesus? 2) Is The Bible Trustworthy and Historically Accurate? xx, Christa Instagram: @christajoyblack

The False Jesus & The Real One: Am I Serving the Right Jesus?

Most of us don't enjoy emotional pain. We pretend it's not there, move into denial, or live to avoid it. But what if pain isn't the enemy, but instead, simply a signal that points to the real problem? Learn to uncover your emotional pain, move towards it, and uncover the real source of the problem--your broken heart. Christa and Lucas discuss Chapter 3: The Doubting Heart from her upcoming book 'Heart Made Whole,' released June 7. This is an installment of Head to Heart by Christa Black Gifford and Lucas Gifford. For more information, please visit: <a href= "http://www.christablack.com/" target= "_blank">www.christablack.com</a>.

Most of us don't enjoy emotional pain. We pretend it's not there, move into denial, or live to avoid it. But what if pain isn't the enemy, but instead, simply a signal that points to the real problem? Learn to uncover your emotional pain, move towards it, and uncover the real source of the problem--your broken heart. Christa and Lucas discuss Chapter 3: The Doubting Heart from her upcoming book 'Heart Made Whole,' released June 7. This is an installment of Head to Heart by Christa Black Gifford and Lucas Gifford. For more information, please visit: www.christablack.com.

Most of us don't enjoy emotional pain. We pretend it's not there, move into denial, or live to avoid it. But what if pain isn't the enemy, but instead, simply a signal that points to the real problem? Learn to uncover your emotional pain, move towards it, and uncover the real source of the problem--your broken heart. Christa and Lucas discuss Chapter 3: The Doubting Heart from her upcoming book 'Heart Made Whole,' released June 7. This is an installment of Head to Heart by Christa Black Gifford and Lucas Gifford. For more information, please visit: <a href="http://www.christablack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.christablack.com</a>.

Episode 004:  Can Emotional Pain Be My Friend?

The author of GOD LOVES UGLY and HEART MADE WHOLE talks with her husband and life coach Lucas Gifford about the negative and positive ways they processed and healed after the loss of their infant daughter, Goldie.  
 This is an installment of Head to Heart by Christa Black Gifford and Lucas Gifford. For more information, please visit: <a href="http://www.christablack.com" target="_blank">www.christablack.com</a>.

The author of GOD LOVES UGLY and HEART MADE WHOLE talks with her husband and life coach Lucas Gifford about the negative and positive ways they processed and healed after the loss of their infant daughter, Goldie. This is an installment of Head to Heart by Christa Black Gifford and Lucas Gifford. For more information, please visit: www.christablack.com.

The author of GOD LOVES UGLY and HEART MADE WHOLE talks with her husband and life coach Lucas Gifford about the negative and positive ways they processed and healed after the loss of their infant daughter, Goldie. &nbsp;
 This is an installment of Head to Heart by Christa Black Gifford and Lucas Gifford. For more information, please visit: <a href="http://www.christablack.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.christablack.com</a>.

Episode 001: Life After The Death of Goldie

Introducing Head to Heart, a new podcast from Christa Black Gifford and her husband, Lucas.

Introducing Head to Heart, a new podcast from Christa Black Gifford and her husband, Lucas.

Introducing Head to Heart, a new podcast from Christa Black Gifford and her husband, Lucas.&nbsp;

Episode 000: Introducing Head to Heart

HEAD TO HEART is for those brave enough to explore the content of their own hearts, longing to live a life deeply connected to themselves, to the Holy Spirit, to Yeshua, and to others. Popular author, speaker, and songwriter Christa Black unzips her heart to discuss raw and vulnerable topics like death, sex, relationships, addiction, Biblical history, and inner healing as it pertains to spirituality and personal growth. Christa is the author of the #1 hit song 'One Thing Remains' and the author of two books, GOD LOVES UGLY and HEART MADE WHOLE.

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