Could the future of Christian mysticism involve plant medicine? In this session, we explore this provocative question with author and contemplative teacher Carl McColman, who has spent years immersed in the wisdom of the mystics. But now, his journey has taken him to an unexpected crossroads: the world of psychedelics.

How do psychedelics compare to traditional mystical experiences? Can they truly lead to divine encounters, or are they simply shortcuts to altered states? Carl shares his thoughts on the spiritual use of psychedelics throughout history, their potential role in Christian spirituality, and how plant medicine might fit into the sacramental legacy of the Church.

Join us as we explore the spiritual frontier of psychedelics and ask whether they have a place in the contemplative life.

Speaker bio: Carl McColman a spiritual director, retreat leader, and internationally known speaker and teacher on mystical spirituality and contemplative living. He is the author of many books, including "The New Big Book of Christian Mysticism", "Eternal Heart: The Mystical Path to a Joyful Life", and "Unteachable Lessons: Why Wisdom Can’t Be Taught and Why That’s Okay." He is one of the co-hosts of the Encountering Silence podcast, and blogs regularly at Patheos, Medium, and his own website, www.anamchara.com. Carl’s approach to contemplation and mysticism is inclusive and expansive; he is dedicated to exploring the common ground between faith traditions, with a particular interest in the connecting points between Christian, Buddhist and Pagan wisdom. Carl lives with his wife, artist Fran McColman, in Clarkston, Georgia, near Atlanta.