109 David Trotter: Jesus Speaks Through Ex-Pastor After Doing DMT

On this episode of the Acid For Squares podcast, hosts Tanya Dahl and Cody Blue are joined by David Trotter, a former pastor turned trance channel and CEO of Awakened Magazine. After years of building and leading successful churches, David walked away from the world that had defined his life and began exploring the very spiritual practices he had once been taught to condemn. Growing up in an evangelical Christian family, David eventually followed his faith into ministry, becoming a successful pastor and helping lead multiple churches. What began as a calling and a blessing, however, gradually became a prison. Eventually, David left the church and embarked on a journey to explore his faith outside the confines of organized religion, experimenting with the spiritual modalities he once condemned, including meditation, breathwork, past-life regression, plant medicine ceremonies, and other practices that had previously been forbidden. Everything changed after an experience with 5-MeO-DMT, when David says two unseen spiritual beings began communicating with him from beyond the veil. Over time, what started as communication with these presences transformed into something far stranger: they began communicating through him. David found himself entering trance states and eventually embracing an identity he never expected: that of a full-bodied trance channel. Then, according to David, a third presence stepped forward: the Christ. After spending the last several years developing his channeling practice largely in private, David is now stepping out of the underground to share his experiences with the world. The episode culminates with David entering his channeled state, and all of the recording equipment stopping working. When everything finally comes back online, David enters the trance state once again and delivers a message from his “two unseen friends” as well as “the Christ" that takes Tanya and Cody from shock to laughter to tears. This is an episode about faith and doubt, forbidden doors, altered states, spiritual rebellion, and what can happen when the beliefs that once defined your reality begin to dissolve. THIS EPISODE IS PROUDLY SPONSORED BY:  MIDWEST GROW KITS Explore their full collection of sacred plant tools and wellness products using the link below, and use code ACIDFORSQUARES at checkout for 15% off your order! CLICK HERE: https://www.midwestgrowkits.com Hosts: Tanya Dahl & Cody Blue  Guests: David Trotter More On DAVID IG: https://www.instagram.com/awakenedmagazine IG:  https://www.instagram.com/awakenedtolead Awakened Magazine: www.awakendedmagazine.com ACID FOR SQUARES MERCH HERE  https://acidforsquares-shop.fourthwall.com/ GET MORE FROM ACID FOR SQUARES at PATREON www.patreon.com/acidforsquares PLEASE FOLLOW, LIKE, COMMENT AND SHARE! Your interaction with our content helps us so much!  Follow Acid For Squares: @acidforsquares across all social media   And same on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on the Acid For Squares Podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts or affiliated companies. The podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only and is not professional advice. Topics may include mature content, parental discretion is advised. _______ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices