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

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Published: 2026-09-15T14:44:00+00:00
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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...

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