{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Sermon: The C in PACK-"Communication" as Resistance","description":"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\u2019s 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\u2019s 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\u2019s 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\u2019s new location, new sacrament options, the importance of community visibility, and the power of using one\u2019s voice in both personal healing and collective resistance. Timeline 00:01 \u2013 Teopixqui Dez welcomes the community and reflects on spiritual practice, personal growth, and peace at the end of the day. 01:20 \u2013 Updates on the new church location and gratitude for congregants helping build the new haven. 02:30 \u2013 New stage plans, open mic possibilities, karaoke, live music, and the future of Lounge Night. 03:35 \u2013 Introduction of mitocin as a new sacred compound option similar to psilocybin, with less nausea and no mushroom taste. 05:55 \u2013 Recap of PACK Life: Protection, Acceptance, Awareness, Accountability, and the move into Communication. 07:10 \u2013 Dez addresses current threats, rising fascism, voter suppression, and community as an act of defiance. 09:40 \u2013 Communication is introduced as the focus: the voice as a powerful tool for resistance, healing, and divine intervention. 12:05 \u2013 The passive side of communication: honest conversations, correction with love, and calling out ignorance without attacking one another. 15:20 \u2013 The active side of communication: voting, speaking up, and refusing to let malice dominate the public conversation. 18:20 \u2013 Dez reflects on the First Amendment, sacrament, revelry, and the church\u2019s public visibility. 21:00 \u2013 The importance of healthy communication in relationships and community: constant, clear communication. 23:25 \u2013 Dez honors Threadkeeper Sara and Cartag as examples of people who found and reclaimed their voices in the community. 26:50 \u2013 Congregants share phrases used to silence them, including \u201cact normal,\u201d \u201cyou\u2019re too excited,\u201d and \u201cwhy are you so sensitive?\u201d 28:20 \u2013 Dez reminds the community that clergy are here to serve and help carry burdens. 30:00 \u2013 The power of small affirmations: compliments, kindness, and words that undo cruelty. 33:20 \u2013 Dez invites reflection: \u201cIs your voice heard?\u201d 35:20 \u2013 Sacrament notes: DCOG, microdoses, gummies from Threadkeeper Sara, chocolate microdoses from Bahn Fasa Maya, and other sacred compound options. 37:20 \u2013 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 \u2013 Bahn Fasa Maya begins the breakout discussion on communication, perception, and misunderstanding. 42:40 \u2013 Maya connects Communication with connection and compassion as essential parts of PACK Life. 46:45 \u2013 Group discussion begins: McKenzie asks how to speak when your voice has been actively silenced. 47:15 \u2013 Maya\u2019s advice: fake it till you make it, speak even if your voice shakes, and build confidence through practice. 49:00 \u2013 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 \u2013 A congregant reflects on fear of public speaking and how mushrooms have helped soften harsh self-judgment. 52:25 \u2013 Tony shares struggles with being talked over and not feeling heard. 53:45 \u2013 The group discusses silence, self-advocacy, and making sure people worth investing in respect your voice. 58:00 \u2013 Practical tips for speaking with confidence: posture, breath, projection, and \u201cSuperman pose.\u201d 01:01:20 \u2013 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 \u2013 A congregant reflects on how hard it can be to explain complex thoughts before others jump to conclusions. 01:07:20 \u2013 The group talks about dialect, regional language, perception, and humor around phrases like \u201cjeet\u201d and \u201cy\u2019all.\u201d 01:11:25 \u2013 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\u2019s 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\u2019ve been searching for. ","author_name":"Colorado Psychedelic Church Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/608735","html":"