Beyond Words

A Devotional for Christians and Seekers Integrating Mystical or Psychedelic Experiences with Faith

What if your most profound spiritual experiences-whether in prayer, in nature, in silence, or through psychedelics-were not detours from Christianity, but invitations deeper into it?

Beyond Words is a groundbreaking 52-week devotional for Christians, spiritual explorers, and anyone integrating mystical or psychedelic experiences within a life of faith. Following the Year A lectionary, this companion offers weekly Gospel reflections written through what contributors call "the mystical lens"-a way of seeing Christ that honors both ancient Christian wisdom and contemporary spiritual awakening.

Featuring insights from 27 spiritual leaders across 15 Christian traditions, including participants in the Johns Hopkins and NYU psilocybin studies for clergy, this devotional explores how direct encounters with the Divine-through sacred medicine, contemplation, nature, or revelation-can deepen rather than diminish Christian faith.

Each week includes the Gospel passage, a mystical interpretation, personal stories of awakening, reflection questions, spiritual practices, and journaling prompts to support grounded integration and real transformation.