MAX Afterburner

Ep. 146 - Ceremony Chronicles: No Judgement, We All have a Past. Memorable moments that produce lasting change.

On this episode, the Sacred Warrior Fellowship team shares some very funny and memorable experiences they’ve had during ceremony. Often, people struggle in life, wondering if they are good enough. Ceremony can lead to a profound transformation on the inside, leaving individuals feeling connected to themselves and to their sense of value. Our members have stated how amazing it feels when they arrive at our retreats, sensing that there is absolutely no judgment. We are all imperfect people; we all have a past. The more seriously an individual takes the spiritual process, the more they will get out of the ceremonial experience. If you have been a part of Sacred Warrior Fellowship ceremonies and are ready to pay it forward, please share this video. If you are able to make a financial contribution, you can rest assured that your investment will help someone else make a fellowship connection that can change their lives.

Ep. 145 - The Sacred Warrior Path | From Breaking Point to Communion with God

In this episode, Matthew “Whiz” Buckley shares the origin and meaning of The Sacred Warrior Path - a spiritual journey forged not through wellness culture or self-optimization, but through surrender, responsibility, and a return to God.Speaking from lived experience, Buckley traces his path from a personal breaking point to the disciplines that helped steady him, and ultimately to a profound reconnection with God through sacred sacrament. He challenges common misconceptions about healing, rejecting the idea of gurus, saviors, or “healers,” and instead affirms that healing belongs to God alone.This conversation draws a clear boundary between Sacred Warrior Fellowship and secular psychedelic or wellness spaces. It is not an invitation to chase experiences, but a call to serious spiritual work, discernment, and communion with God. Listeners are reminded that this path is not easy, comfortable, or performative—but for those called to it, it leads toward truth, responsibility, and eternal life.This episode is for those seeking depth over novelty, faith over fantasy, and return over escape.

Ep. 144 - Rediscovering Faith and identity in God through The sacrament of Psilocybin: Jodi Lemons' Transformation Story

Join us in this powerful episode of the Max After Burner Podcast, hosted by Theresa Noach, the Ceremony Facilitator for No Fallen Heroes and Sacred Warrior Fellowship. In this inspiring conversation, we welcome Jodi Lemons, the founder of Last Call Ranch and Retreat. After a devastating training injury, Jodi faced the challenging loss of her identity, leading to a long battle with depression and PTSD. With a proud military background, Jodi served in the Air Force and as a first responder before continuing her service in the Army. Following a traumatic incident involving her son, Jodi sought help beyond the traditional VA system. After a decade of being medicated and denied alternative treatments, her journey of healing took a turn when she discovered No Fallen Heroes. Funded to explore ibogaine therapy, Jodi began to reconnect with her faith and rediscover the transformative power of creation through entheogenic sacraments. Tune in to hear Jodi's remarkable story of resilience and the path to reclaiming her life.No Fallen Heroes, Sacred Warrior Fellowship, Jodi Lemons, Last Call Ranch and Retreat, depression, PTSD, military, Air Force, first responder, ibogaine therapy, healing, entheogenic sacraments, faith, resilience. Instagram: @sacredWarrior Fellowship @nofallenheroes @theresaanoach

Ep. 143 - Religious Freedom on Trial: Entheogens, Sacraments, and Direct Communion with God

In this episode of the MAX Afterburner Podcast, host Matthew “Whiz” Buckley sits down with Bridger Lee Jensen, founder of Singularism, a Utah-based entheogenic church currently engaged in a landmark legal battle with the state of Utah.Whiz, who founded Sacred Warrior Fellowship last year, shares how he discovered Singularism and was immediately drawn to their fight to defend religious freedom at its core. Together, Whiz and Bridger take a deep dive into the legal case, the constitutional foundations of religious liberty in America, and why the right to sacramental communion lies at the heart of what this country was built to protect.The conversation explores how entheogenic sacraments like psilocybin are not about recreation or escape, but about healing, transformation, and direct communion with God. Both men share their personal religious backgrounds, the faith traditions they were raised in, and the moments that ultimately led them to step outside institutional frameworks and into their current missions.This episode challenges listeners to reconsider where God is encountered, who gets to decide what counts as legitimate faith, and why so many seekers are finding profound healing and reconnection with the Divine within through sacramental practice.This is a powerful, timely, and deeply human conversation that speaks to veterans, seekers, legal minds, and anyone concerned about the future of religious freedom in America. A must-listen episode.To learn more or support their ongoing legal fight, visit singularism.org.Return Home.

Ep. 142 - Transformative Journeys: Healing with Sacramental Psilocybin - An Interview with Mike Smith

Join host Theresa Noach as she sits down with Mike Smith, the visionary founder and head alchemist of Alchemist Farms. In this heartfelt episode, Mike opens up about his transformative experience during a ceremony led by Theresa through the Sacred Warrior Fellowship. He shares how profoundly impactful that journey was for him.With years of expertise in the realm of medicinal plants, Mike provides valuable insights into the benefits of microdosing psilocybin. Discover how this practice can facilitate a deeper connection with Spirit and promote inner healing. Alongside personal anecdotes, Mike also highlights crucial scientific facts about psilocybin’s effects.Tune in to learn about the fascinating ways psilocybin can foster the creation of new neural pathways in the brain when used thoughtfully. Don't miss this enlightening conversation that blends personal experience with scientific understanding!