Colorado Psychedelic Church Podcast

Colorado Psychedelic Church
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The Colorado Psychedelic Church Podcast exists to strengthen and deepen our community ... and to offer an honest window into who we are. Founded by Teopixqui Dez and guided by a growing circle of clergy, our church is committed to the sacrament as a sacred responsibility and to community as the heart of spiritual life. Through sermons, conversations with clergy, and personal stories from members, we explore theology, ethics, integration, humility, and what it means to build a welcoming spiritual community in Colorado today. You'll hear from people of different ages, backgrounds, and walks of life ... sharing their experiences in their own words. Many guests are identified by first name only to honor privacy and personal boundaries. We believe spiritual growth happens best in environments that are transparent, accountable, and grounded in mutual respect. For our members, this podcast is about connection and continued formation. For those considering joining, it's a clear and thoughtful look at our leadership, values, and rhythms of community life. For the spiritually curious, it's an invitation to listen, discern, and see if this feels like home. This is not about spectacle. It's about belonging. Because spiritual growth doesn't happen in isolation… it happens in community.

  1. 3d ago

    Special Message: Why Safe Spaces Require Boundaries

    What does it mean when Dez says, "Pacifism is the privilege of the protected"? In this special message, Teopixqui Dez explores the difference between peace and apathy, and why community requires active participation when people are under threat. Drawing from a recent conversation with a visitor who questioned the church's boundaries around safety and belonging, Dez explains why safe spaces must be willing to identify what threatens them. The discussion touches on civic engagement, voting, protest, communication, community protection, and the responsibility each person has to use their voice when others are being marginalized or silenced. Throughout the episode, Dez returns to a central theme of the Colorado Psychedelic Church: love with teeth, kindness with a backbone, and the belief that meaningful change requires action. About This Episode This special message expands on themes discussed during the church's recent PACK Life sermon series, particularly the role of communication as both speech and action. Rather than focusing solely on conversation, Dez examines how communication can take the form of voting, advocacy, showing up for others, participating in community, and refusing to remain silent when people are being harmed. He also discusses why the church views safety, belonging, and accountability as essential parts of building meaningful community. In This Episode What Dez means by "Pacifism is the privilege of the protected" The difference between peace and passive acceptance Why community is an act of resistance How apathy contributes to harmful systems A recent conversation about who belongs in a safe space The tolerance paradox and community boundaries Why communication is more than simply speaking Voting, civic participation, and showing up in person Protecting vulnerable members of a community The role of courage in difficult times Love with teeth and kindness with a backbone Building spaces where people can be authentic without fear Key Takeaway According to Dez, the opposite of hate is not passive tolerance. It is active community. A healthy community creates room for people to be authentic, vulnerable, and supported while also maintaining boundaries that protect those who are most vulnerable. Safety, belonging, and accountability are not opposing values—they are interconnected parts of building something that lasts. About Colorado Psychedelic Church The Colorado Psychedelic Church is a Colorado-based spiritual community focused on connection, personal growth, revelry, community care, and responsible engagement with sacred compounds. The church hosts sermons, educational discussions, sacrament ceremonies, social gatherings, volunteer opportunities, creative events, and community programs designed to help people connect with themselves and with one another. Contact Us Colorado Psychedelic Church 📍 5028 North Academy Blvd Colorado Springs, CO 80918 🌐 ColoradoPsychedelicChurch.com Join us for sermons, community events, educational programs, revelry, volunteer opportunities, and ongoing conversations about healing, connection, and building a stronger community together.

    20 min

  2. 5d ago

    Sermon: The K in PACK-Kairos and the Courage to Act

    For nearly two and a half years, the Colorado Psychedelic Church gathered in a basement. In this final sermon before moving into a permanent community space, Teopixqui Dez reflects on how a small gathering became a movement… and what it means to carry that momentum into a new chapter. Continuing the series on living a PACK Life, Dez explores two powerful themes: the idea that "pacifism is the privilege of the protected" and the concept of Kairos… those pivotal moments that shape us, challenge us, and ultimately help us grow. Drawing from history, personal experience, and the stories of the congregation, he discusses the difference between passive peace and meaningful action, the lessons hidden inside life's hardest moments, and why community gives us the strength to transform pain into purpose. This sermon also marks a milestone in the church's journey as the community prepares to leave the space where it began and open the doors to its new home. In This Message Why Dez says "pacifism is the privilege of the protected" The difference between kindness and passivity How action creates change Understanding Kairos… opportune and teachable moments Finding meaning in painful experiences The role of community in healing and growth Learning from mistakes and offering grace Why the church's move to a new location represents more than just a change of address Reflecting on two and a half years of building community together About the Colorado Psychedelic Church The Colorado Psychedelic Church is a Colorado Springs-based entheogenic church dedicated to helping people reclaim their lives through community, spiritual exploration, personal growth, and responsible sacramental use. Through sermons, community events, integration support, and shared experiences, the church creates a space where people can find connection, healing, and belonging. Contact Us Colorado Psychedelic Church 📍 5028 North Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918 Learn more about upcoming events, sermons, community gatherings, and membership opportunities by connecting with the Colorado Psychedelic Church online and through its growing Colorado Springs community.

    35 min

  3. 6d ago

    Welcome Home: Opening the new Colorado Psychedelic Church space!

    After two and a half years of building community in a basement, the Colorado Psychedelic Church officially opens the doors to its first public storefront location at 5028 North Academy Boulevard in Colorado Springs. In this special opening ceremony, Teopixqui Dez reflects on the church's growth from a gathering of two people into a movement that has served more than 2,500 individuals seeking community, healing, and belonging. He shares the vision behind the new space as a true third place… a home away from home where people can study, connect, celebrate, heal, and experience revelry together. The ceremony also features remarks from congressional candidate and Army veteran Joe Reagan, who speaks about mental health, suicide prevention, veteran experiences, and the critical role community plays in helping people avoid isolation and crisis. Together, the speakers explore how meaningful connection can save lives and why building spaces where people feel seen, heard, and welcomed matters now more than ever. The event concludes with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, officially opening the new home of the Colorado Psychedelic Church. About This Episode This special episode captures the grand opening ceremony of the Colorado Psychedelic Church's first public storefront location at: 5028 North Academy Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80918 The ceremony marks a major milestone in the church's growth from basement gatherings into a visible community space dedicated to connection, spiritual exploration, psychedelic education, revelry, and mutual support. Featured speakers include Teopixqui Dez and congressional candidate Joe Reagan. Timeline 00:01 – Teopixqui Dez welcomes attendees and reflects on the church's journey from a basement gathering to a growing community movement. 01:15 – The significance of opening a public storefront in Colorado Springs and what it means for the city's future. 02:20 – Looking back on serving more than 2,500 people through basement sermons, events, and community gatherings. 03:10 – "Love with teeth" and "kindness with a backbone" as defining values of the Colorado Psychedelic Church. 04:00 – Community as a refuge during difficult times and the importance of creating spaces where people belong. 05:10 – Introducing the new storefront as a third place where people can study, connect, heal, and celebrate together. 06:20 – Why community should never be considered a luxury. 07:10 – The church as a movement rather than an industry, and the vision for creating lasting cultural change. 08:05 – Grand opening merchandise, artwork, and community-created commemorative items. 08:55 – Reflections on criticism, public attention, and the growing visibility of psychedelic communities. 09:45 – Dez introduces congressional candidate and Army veteran Joe Reagan. 10:00 – Joe Reagan shares his military experience and the devastating impact of veteran suicide. 11:00 – Why mental health support must begin with community before crisis occurs. 11:50 – The importance of reducing stigma around mental health conversations and treatment options. 12:35 – Stories of addiction, harm reduction, and the role of belonging in recovery and healing. 13:10 – Reagan explains why community spaces like the Colorado Psychedelic Church matter. 13:40 – Dez reflects on creating change through both grassroots community work and civic engagement. 14:20 – The official ribbon-cutting ceremony begins. 15:00 – "Welcome to your new home" as the church officially opens its doors. 15:20 – Celebration, community, cake, conversation, and the beginning of a new chapter. About Colorado Psychedelic Church The Colorado Psychedelic Church is a Colorado-based spiritual community centered around connection, personal growth, reverence for sacred compounds, and building meaningful community through what it calls "PACK Life" values. The church hosts sermons, educational programs, discussion groups, community gatherings, sacrament ceremonies, creative events, volunteer opportunities, and social activities designed to help people connect with themselves and each other. Contact Us Colorado Psychedelic Church 📍 5028 North Academy Blvd Colorado Springs, CO 80918 🌐 ColoradoPsychedelicChurch.com For current events, Discord access, educational resources, volunteer opportunities, and community updates, visit the website and follow the church on social media.

    16 min

  4. May 26

    Sermon: The C in PACK-"Communication" as Resistance

    In this sermon, Teopixqui Dez continues the exploration of PACK Life by focusing on the C: Communication. He frames communication not simply as talking, but as a sacred and practical force that builds connection, strengthens community, confronts ignorance, and resists the forces that try to isolate and silence people. Dez reflects on the church's move into a new space, the growing visibility of the community, and the responsibility that comes with having a voice. He reminds congregants that their words can protect, heal, challenge, affirm, and even save lives. Communication is presented as both a passive practice of honest connection within community and an active tool of resistance in a world where malice often speaks loudly. After Dez's sermon, Bahn Fasa Maya leads a breakout conversation on communication, connection, and compassion. The group discusses how easily words can be misunderstood, how personal history shapes perception, how hard it can be to speak when you have been silenced, and how confidence can be practiced. Congregants share real stories about being talked over, navigating miscommunication in marriage and friendships, learning to advocate for themselves, and finding power in both speech and silence. About This Episode This episode is part of the Colorado Psychedelic Church's PACK Life sermon series. PACK stands for Protection, Acceptance, Communication, and Kairos. In this gathering, Teopixqui Dez teaches on Communication, with a breakout discussion led by Bahn Fasa Maya. The sermon also includes updates about the church's new location, new sacrament options, the importance of community visibility, and the power of using one's voice in both personal healing and collective resistance. Timeline 00:01 – Teopixqui Dez welcomes the community and reflects on spiritual practice, personal growth, and peace at the end of the day. 01:20 – Updates on the new church location and gratitude for congregants helping build the new haven. 02:30 – New stage plans, open mic possibilities, karaoke, live music, and the future of Lounge Night. 03:35 – Introduction of mitocin as a new sacred compound option similar to psilocybin, with less nausea and no mushroom taste. 05:55 – Recap of PACK Life: Protection, Acceptance, Awareness, Accountability, and the move into Communication. 07:10 – Dez addresses current threats, rising fascism, voter suppression, and community as an act of defiance. 09:40 – Communication is introduced as the focus: the voice as a powerful tool for resistance, healing, and divine intervention. 12:05 – The passive side of communication: honest conversations, correction with love, and calling out ignorance without attacking one another. 15:20 – The active side of communication: voting, speaking up, and refusing to let malice dominate the public conversation. 18:20 – Dez reflects on the First Amendment, sacrament, revelry, and the church's public visibility. 21:00 – The importance of healthy communication in relationships and community: constant, clear communication. 23:25 – Dez honors Threadkeeper Sara and Cartag as examples of people who found and reclaimed their voices in the community. 26:50 – Congregants share phrases used to silence them, including "act normal," "you're too excited," and "why are you so sensitive?" 28:20 – Dez reminds the community that clergy are here to serve and help carry burdens. 30:00 – The power of small affirmations: compliments, kindness, and words that undo cruelty. 33:20 – Dez invites reflection: "Is your voice heard?" 35:20 – Sacrament notes: DCOG, microdoses, gummies from Threadkeeper Sara, chocolate microdoses from Bahn Fasa Maya, and other sacred compound options. 37:20 – Dez invites Bahn Fasa Maya to speak from her experience as a woman who has had to fight to have her voice heard. 40:40 – Bahn Fasa Maya begins the breakout discussion on communication, perception, and misunderstanding. 42:40 – Maya connects Communication with connection and compassion as essential parts of PACK Life. 46:45 – Group discussion begins: McKenzie asks how to speak when your voice has been actively silenced. 47:15 – Maya's advice: fake it till you make it, speak even if your voice shakes, and build confidence through practice. 49:00 – Brandy shares how showing up without waiting for permission led her to testify before a state committee and attend a Democracy in Action Summit. 51:10 – A congregant reflects on fear of public speaking and how mushrooms have helped soften harsh self-judgment. 52:25 – Tony shares struggles with being talked over and not feeling heard. 53:45 – The group discusses silence, self-advocacy, and making sure people worth investing in respect your voice. 58:00 – Practical tips for speaking with confidence: posture, breath, projection, and "Superman pose." 01:01:20 – Ham shares a recent communication breakdown with his wife after attending a DMT experience, and another misunderstanding with a friend that was healed through conversation. 01:05:30 – A congregant reflects on how hard it can be to explain complex thoughts before others jump to conclusions. 01:07:20 – The group talks about dialect, regional language, perception, and humor around phrases like "jeet" and "y'all." 01:11:25 – The breakout conversation winds down. About The Colorado Psychedelic Church The Colorado Psychedelic Church is a spiritual community centered on healing, connection, revelry, and authentic communal experience. Through sermon, sacrament, ceremony, and community support, the church seeks to help people reconnect with themselves and with one another while building meaningful spiritual momentum together. The church embraces the concept of PACK Life: Protection Acceptance Communication Kairos These principles guide the community's approach to healing, accountability, and shared spiritual growth. Contact & Connect Website: ColoradoPsychedelicChurch.com Discord: Join the community discussion and sermon conversations through the Discord link on the website. Podcast: Follow the podcast for weekly sermons, community discussions, and spiritual exploration. If this sermon resonated with you, consider leaving a review or sharing the episode. Your voice may help someone else find the healing and community they've been searching for.

    1h 12m

  5. May 19

    Sermon: The A in PACK-What It Means to Truly Find "Acceptance"

    What does it mean to truly belong somewhere … without losing yourself in the process? In this sermon, Dez continues the ongoing series on PACK Life by exploring the "A" in PACK: Acceptance, Acknowledgement, and Accountability. Together, these three ideas form a foundation for authentic spiritual community … one built not on perfection, but on honesty, growth, healing, and shared responsibility. Dez reflects on the importance of being fully seen while still being fully accepted. From difficult conversations about language, identity, and personal growth to the fear of rejection and isolation, this message dives deeply into what it means to exist authentically within a healing community. The sermon also includes major updates on the church's upcoming new space, the June 1st grand opening, new sacrament offerings, and the vision of creating a visible beacon of healing and connection in Colorado Springs. Throughout the message, Dez emphasizes that PACK Life is not about conformity or becoming "a face in the crowd." Instead, it's about strengthening individuality while building meaningful communal bonds rooted in acceptance, accountability, and love. In This Sermon Updates on the new church space and June 1st grand opening The meaning behind PACK Life Acceptance vs. blind acceptance Accountability as thoughtful participation in community Why acknowledgment is necessary for growth Healing through authentic connection Revelry vs. escapism Building "the divine us" New sacrament offerings including gummies, chocolates, and cannabis blends Creating community through small shared experiences Memorable Quotes "We revel in our existence." "Acceptance is how we battle a lot of that doubt." "You exist to create. Not to lose who you are." "The divine us stands with us." "You could be the spark." "Community happens in motion." About The Colorado Psychedelic Church The Colorado Psychedelic Church is a spiritual community centered on healing, connection, revelry, and authentic communal experience. Through sermon, sacrament, ceremony, and community support, the church seeks to help people reconnect with themselves and with one another while building meaningful spiritual momentum together. The church embraces the concept of PACK Life: Protection Acceptance Communication Kairos These principles guide the community's approach to healing, accountability, and shared spiritual growth. Contact & Connect Website: ColoradoPsychedelicChurch.com Discord: Join the community discussion and sermon conversations through the Discord link on the website. Podcast: Follow the podcast for weekly sermons, community discussions, and spiritual exploration. If this sermon resonated with you, consider leaving a review or sharing the episode. Your voice may help someone else find the healing and community they've been searching for.

    23 min

  6. May 16

    Cody's Story: DMT, Democracy, and Doing What's Right

    In this episode, Oracle Richard sits down with congregant Cody for a wide-ranging conversation about community, activism, psychedelics, personal healing, and what it means to keep moving forward "one thing at a time." Cody shares how he first connected with the Colorado Psychedelic Church after meeting Teopixqui Dez at a No Kings event in Colorado Springs. From there, he began attending Tuesday sermons, a Friday lounge night, and a Sunday DMT sacrament experience that became deeply meaningful. Together, Oracle Richard and Cody explore Cody's spiritual background, his departure from traditional Christian spaces, his political and social activism, his work toward creating a civic transparency app, and the way psychedelics have helped him clarify his path. Cody also reflects on DMT as a powerful experience of beauty, alignment, and accountability … one that helped him see his move to Washington, D.C. as part of a larger unfolding journey. Timeline 00:03 — Oracle Richard introduces Cody and the purpose of inviting congregants to share their stories. 00:24 — Cody shares gratitude for the church and what it means to call the community his own. 01:05 — Cody talks about bringing brightness, living with compassion, and his motto: una cosa a la vez … one thing at a time. 03:08 — Oracle Richard asks who Cody was before finding the community. 03:40 — Cody describes a recent experience leaving a Christian church after anti-trans rhetoric from the pulpit. 06:20 — Cody explains how he met Teopixqui Dez at a No Kings event in Colorado Springs. 07:21 — Cody begins sharing his Sunday DMT sacrament experience. 08:00 — Cody recalls his first DMT experience from years earlier and how this new experience felt connected to it. 09:00 — Cody describes the first hit: geometric beauty, opening his eyes, and realizing the world around us is already the most beautiful thing. 11:16 — Cody describes the second hit: color, pattern, humor, and seeing everything as connected. 13:08 — Cody describes the third hit: gratitude, love, accountability, and the phrase una cosa a la vez returning. 16:26 — Oracle Richard reflects on the church as a stepping stone in Cody's journey toward Washington, D.C. 17:36 — Cody explains his background in biotechnology and mushroom cultivation. 19:00 — Cody talks about finishing a business administration degree and how moving to D.C. aligns with his graduation. 21:14 — Cody discusses wages, work, and why he shifted from biotech to business. 22:00 — Cody introduces the civic transparency app he is building to make democracy easier to understand and access. 26:33 — Oracle Richard asks what politically activated Cody. 26:49 — Cody reflects on Christianity, justice, and how people in his life moved away from the values they taught him. 28:13 — Cody shares how knowing someone who was trafficked shaped his sense of responsibility. 29:00 — Cody talks about inviting others into the community and a difficult Friday night experience with someone he brought. 31:51 — Cody describes finding the kind of community he had been searching for. 34:32 — Oracle Richard reflects on the church's role as a meaningful step in Cody's path. 35:19 — Cody brings up Oracle Richard's sermon and his questions about magic, change, and responsibility. 38:32 — Oracle Richard offers an agnostic perspective on big spiritual questions: we may be too small to know, so don't worry too much. 40:07 — Cody revisits the dreamlike quality of his DMT experience. 41:07 — Oracle Richard reflects on DMT, memory, and the importance of speaking about the experience soon after revelry. 45:18 — Cody shares that after his DMT experience, he attended a meet-and-greet with local politician Joe Reagan and asked about psychedelics, veterans, PTSD, and disinformation. 46:53 — Oracle Richard honors Cody's willingness to bring good change wherever he is. About the Colorado Psychedelic Church The Colorado Psychedelic Church is a spiritual community centered on healing, sacred entheogens, revelry, and meaningful connection. Through sermons, sacrament, ceremonies, open hours, and community gatherings, the church creates space for people to reconnect with themselves, with each other, and with the divine in ways that are personal, grounded, and communal. The church emphasizes PACK Life: Protection, Acceptance, Communication, and Kairos. Contact Us Website: ColoradoPsychedelicChurch.com Find the Discord link, event information, podcast updates, and more at the bottom of the website.

    48 min

  7. May 12

    Sermon: The P in PACK-"Protection" is an Active Effort

    In this sermon, Teopixqui Dez opens with gratitude for the community and reminds everyone that community does not happen passively… it happens when people choose to show up, step out of isolation, and create the "divine us" together. Dez shares excitement about the church's upcoming new space, with a planned grand opening around June 1st, possible pre-opening lounge night, updates coming to the website, and opportunities for the congregation to help prepare the building. The heart of the sermon focuses on PACK Life, beginning with the first letter: Protection. Dez explains that protection is not only about standing between someone and danger. It is also about sustainability, care, healing, boundaries, and noticing when someone is wounded before they even realize they are bleeding. Protection comes from both within and around us… through self-reverence, trusted kin, and a community willing to show up when things get hard. Dez connects protection to the Guardian and the Warden from the Seven Psyches: the shield and the sword, the healer and the fighter, the one who tends wounds and the one who fights malice where it stands. He also speaks vulnerably about childhood bullying, trauma, and how lack of protection can become vengefulness… while true healing can become peace, strength, and a life well lived. The sermon closes with encouragement to actively protect something this week, whether that means protecting your own peace, someone else's peace, or simply brightening a stranger's day. Dez also shares updates about sacrament gummies, chocolate microdoses, the upcoming church space, opportunities to help, and the new cannabis sacrament blends from the GrowBros. Timeline 00:00 – Opening and Community as Motion Teopixqui Dez welcomes the congregation and reminds everyone that community is created through active participation. 01:00 – New Space Updates Dez shares excitement about the upcoming new space, possible pre-opening gathering, June 1st grand opening plans, and website updates. 03:00 – Introducing PACK Life The sermon shifts from last month's Seven Psyches series into PAC Life: Protection, Acceptance, Communication, and Kairos. 05:00 – Protection from Within and Without Dez explains that protection includes threats outside the community as well as wounds, isolation, and harm growing within us. 07:30 – Protection as Love in Action Protection is framed as caring enough to notice when someone is hurting and showing up when it is inconvenient. 09:30 – Guardian and Warden Energy Dez connects protection to the Guardian and Warden: the shield that heals and fortifies, and the sword that confronts malice directly. 11:00 – Protecting the Inner Child Dez discusses trauma, wounded younger selves, and how naming those wounds helps us protect and heal them. 15:00 – Revere the Self as Protection The first universal truth becomes a call to fortify yourself, name your wounds, and take healing seriously. 17:00 – Childhood Bullying and Vengefulness Dez shares how a lack of protection in childhood can create a desire for revenge, and how healing redirects that fire. 20:00 – Healing as Resistance The congregation reflects on wounds they once thought they would simply have to live with, and Dez celebrates the healing happening in the community. 23:00 – Homework: Protect Something Dez invites everyone to actively protect someone's peace, their own peace, or something meaningful during the week. 26:00 – Reviews, Sacrament, and Feedback Dez asks listeners and congregants to leave honest reviews, sample new gummies and chocolates, and give feedback before the June 1st opening. 30:00 – Building the New Space Together Dez invites congregants to help prepare the new location and sign a tapestry that will mark everyone who helped make the dream real. 34:00 – Cannabis Sacrament Update The GrowBros have created cannabis sacrament blends, including clergy-inspired blends, available as five half-gram sacrament joints for donation or art cards. 36:00 – Closing Gratitude Dez closes by thanking the congregation for sharing their time, the community's most precious resource. About the Colorado Psychedelic Church The Colorado Psychedelic Church is a community centered on sacred entheogens, spiritual growth, harm reduction, and meaningful connection. The church teaches that healing happens through reverence for the self, communal experience, and trusting that the universe provides. Contact Us Learn more, join the Discord, see upcoming events, or connect with the community at: ColoradoPsychedelicChurch.com

    31 min

  8. May 9

    What We Protect, What We Build w/ Teopixqui Dez & Threadkeeper Sara

    Teopixqui Dez and Threadkeeper Sara sit down in the communal space while folding educational pamphlets and talk candidly about something every real community eventually faces… criticism, misunderstanding, and the need to protect what's being built. What starts as a conversation about online reviews turns into a bigger reflection on boundaries, generosity, access, and the difference between a movement built on healing and an industry built on profit. Dez and Sara speak openly about a hostile online comment that showed up in response to one of the church's public event posts, and use it as a springboard to talk about what the Colorado Psychedelic Church is actually trying to create. They explore the idea of energy exchange in the community… why volunteer work, art cards, mutual aid, and shared effort matter… and why access does not have to be purely financial to be meaningful. They also talk about the ethics of leadership, the importance of creating multiple paths into healing, and the reality that when you're doing visible good, not everyone will celebrate it. This conversation is a reminder that meaningful community is not passive. Gardens do not stay healthy on their own. They are tended. Protected. Nourished. And sometimes that means refusing to let weeds take root. At the heart of it all is a simple truth: the church is not here to compete, to exploit, or to cash in. It is here to create access, support healing, and build a space where people can show up as they are and grow into who they're becoming.   Timeline 00:02 – Welcome from the communal space Teopixqui Dez and Threadkeeper Sara introduce the conversation while working on community pamphlets. 00:48 – Reviews, visibility, and why public voices matter Sara shares how she discovered the church had online reviews and why they help people find the community. 01:51 – A rough start to the morning Dez explains the hostile online comment that sparked the conversation. 02:24 – Good work attracts criticism Why healing-centered spaces often provoke backlash from profit-driven or exclusionary mindsets. 03:07 – Gardens, weeds, and boundaries The importance of protecting the community from malice while remaining open to growth. 04:30 – Reddit, outreach, and visibility How people discover the church and why showing up publicly matters. 05:17 – Vitriol vs. real feedback Distinguishing between bad-faith attacks and meaningful critique. 07:17 – What "energy exchange" really means Sara explains volunteerism, art cards, and non-financial ways of contributing. 08:18 – Investment creates transformation Why having "skin in the game" often leads to deeper healing. 09:19 – Access for everyone Dez makes clear that financial struggle is never a barrier to receiving support. 10:16 – The reality of sustaining the mission Balancing altruism with the practical need to keep the community running. 11:22 – Time, labor, and clergy support The real investment behind ceremonies and holding space. 14:02 – Movement vs. industry Why the church focuses on access and healing instead of profit. 14:54 – Different paths into healing Retreats, communal experiences, and meeting people where they are. 16:29 – Why your voice matters Encouraging listeners to share honest experiences to counter misinformation. 17:51 – Communication over assumption The importance of direct conversation within community. 19:33 – Standing firm without arguing Dez shares the principle: "Never argue when you're right." 20:20 – Closing reflections A reminder that the work continues, and the focus remains on healing.   Contact Us To learn more about the Colorado Psychedelic Church, upcoming events, open hours, and ways to connect: ColoradoPsychedelicChurch.com If you've attended an event or been impacted by the community, consider sharing your experience. Your voice helps others find a place to heal and belong.

    21 min
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The Colorado Psychedelic Church Podcast exists to strengthen and deepen our community ... and to offer an honest window into who we are. Founded by Teopixqui Dez and guided by a growing circle of clergy, our church is committed to the sacrament as a sacred responsibility and to community as the heart of spiritual life. Through sermons, conversations with clergy, and personal stories from members, we explore theology, ethics, integration, humility, and what it means to build a welcoming spiritual community in Colorado today. You'll hear from people of different ages, backgrounds, and walks of life ... sharing their experiences in their own words. Many guests are identified by first name only to honor privacy and personal boundaries. We believe spiritual growth happens best in environments that are transparent, accountable, and grounded in mutual respect. For our members, this podcast is about connection and continued formation. For those considering joining, it's a clear and thoughtful look at our leadership, values, and rhythms of community life. For the spiritually curious, it's an invitation to listen, discern, and see if this feels like home. This is not about spectacle. It's about belonging. Because spiritual growth doesn't happen in isolation… it happens in community.

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