The Michael Knowles Show "I Took Mushrooms And Saw God" Michael & The Psychonaut Pt. 2
Oct 25, 2025
Joshua Zatkoff, an evangelist and former psychedelic user, shares his harrowing near-death experience during a mushroom trip. He recounts the terrifying moment he faced hell, only to be saved by Jesus, which profoundly altered his faith. Joshua discusses recognizing a demonic presence, the intense suffering he experienced, and the overwhelming peace he felt when meeting Jesus. The conversation critiques modern psychedelic spirituality, emphasizing the centrality of the cross and the dangers of self-deification.
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Mushroom Decision And Initial Descent
- Joshua describes taking an eighth of mushrooms to confront fear and test spiritual questions he had been wrestling with.
- The trip started mildly but quickly shifted into intense fear when his friend left and he felt a demonic presence enter the room.
Trial In The Dark Hand
- Joshua experienced a vivid spiritual trial where demons presented a case against him for his evangelism and hypocrisy.
- He felt physically suffocated and spiritually exposed, believing he had opened a door he should not have.
Spirit And Body Intersect
- Michael and Joshua stress that spiritual and physical realities are inseparable and affect each other.
- Joshua's vision reinforced that soul experiences can directly produce physical effects in the body.
