Talat Jonathan Phillips is the author of “The Electric Jesus: The Healing Journey of a Contemporary Gnostic.”  He co-founded the cutting edge web-magazine Reality Sandwich and Evolver.net, coordinating 50+ regional Evolver communities.  He is a religion blogger for "The Huffington Post," the creator of “The Ayahuasca Monologues: Tales of the Spirit Vine,” a Reiki Master and Bioenergetic Healer and does Skype sessions.. When Talat experiences a devastating loss as a countercultural media activist, he unwittingly starts on a mystical journey marked by underground ayahuasca ceremonies, kundalini awakenings, prankster spirit guides, extraterrestrial encounters at the Burning Man festival, and miraculous energy healings that reshape his skeptical worldview. Along the way, he chronicles the rise of an international movement that is trailblazing visionary ways to address our current planetary crisis through raised consciousness. To better understand his spiritual journey, Talat delves into his own Christian background, discovering the lost rites of the mystery schools. Uncovering secret “electric” meanings behind biblical symbols like the serpent, dove, and tree of life, he reveals how early Christians utilized a radical initiation process for harnessing divine energy in order to achieve gnosis, direct knowledge or experience of the divine. Jonathan suggests that these mystical symbols, which appear in spiritual traditions across the globe, offer a profound energetic roadmap and alchemical message for personal transformation, as well as a potential evolutionary shift for our world. Summary and transcript of this interview Interview conducted 2/23/2013 Talat Jonathan Phillips in Panel Discussion on Ayahuasca and Psychedelics as Potential Catalysts for Personal and Societal Evolution YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Jonathan Talat Phillips 00:03:53 - The Importance of Direct Experience and Skepticism 00:07:23 - The Game of Bioenergetic Practice 00:11:06 - Quantum Healing Technology and the Mystery School 00:15:20 - The Rigidity and Safety of Daime Ceremonies 00:19:41 - Shamanic Healing and the Power of Ayahuasca 00:24:24 - The Connection Between Science and Art 00:29:10 - The Importance of MDMA in Personal Transformation 00:33:53 - The Importance of Spiritual Practice 00:38:07 - Multi-Dimensional Healing and the Activation of God Consciousness 00:41:37 - Christian Writings and the Fractured Mystery School 00:45:40 - Synchronicities and Higher Vibrational Consciousness 00:49:22 - The Mythical Saint Sebastian 00:53:16 - The Battle for Light and Love 00:56:43 - Embracing the Difficult Teacher 01:01:44 - The Drama and Beauty of Life's Lessons 01:07:25 - Negative Impulses of Intelligence 01:11:31 - The Joy of Spiritual Freedom 01:15:04 - The Theme of Extraterrestrials 01:19:25 - Books and Beliefs About Extraterrestrial Beings 01:22:46 - Awakening to our Star Energy 01:26:32 - The Dark History of Foreign Lands 01:30:30 - Sharing Experiences of Aliens and Possibilities 01:34:31 - Age and Birthday Celebration to Kick Off a Magical Day. 01:38:38 - Spiritual Grounding and Healing at all Levels 01:42:15 - The Creative Energy and Artistry of Healing 01:45:10 - Rules for Mediumship 01:48:32 - Leaving the Sufi Order 01:52:13 - Alternative Distribution Network 01:55:02 - Activism meets Spirituality and the Occupy Movement 01:59:29 - Conclusion and Ways to Stay Updated on Interviews