Charismatic Prayer, Psychedelics, & The New Activism: Josh Brahinsky on Tongues of Fire

Watch: https://youtu.be/Hjx426q5Uj4Subscribe to Gaslight Gazette: https://www.nolanhigdon.substack.comSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DisinfoDetoxLearn more at: https://www.NolanHigdon.comIn this episode of The Disinfo Detox, we explore the profound and often misunderstood intersection of religion, neurobiology, and political activism. We are joined by Josh Brahinsky, author of Tongues of Fire: How Charismatic Prayer Changes Evangelical Brains and Inspires Spirit-Filled Activism, to discuss how intense spiritual experiences are shaping the modern geopolitical landscape.As the current tensions between Israel and Iran mirror the traumatic atmosphere of the 2003 Iraq invasion, many are left wondering: why does faith persist—and even thrive—amidst global conflict and institutional scandal? Brahinsky breaks down the psychological draw of "letting go" and traces the evolution of spiritual movements from the 1960s counterculture to the modern populism seen in figures like RFK Jr. It is a deep dive into how the "Spirit-filled" mind navigates a world of crisis.Inside This Episode:The Brain on Prayer: How charismatic practices physically alter the evangelical mind and fuel a specific brand of activism.Echoes of 2003: Comparing today’s geopolitical climate to the post-9/11 era and the rise of online atheism.The "Letting Go" Evolution: Tracing the lineage from 1960s spiritualism to contemporary populist movements.Faith Amidst Fallout: Why people are drawn to intense spiritual movements despite systemic church scandals and global violence.The New Activism: Understanding the "Spirit-filled" approach to modern political engagement.Resources & Support:Subscribe to Gaslight Gazette: https://www.nolanhigdon.substack.comSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DisinfoDetoxLearn more at: https://www.NolanHigdon.com#JoshBrahinsky #TonguesOfFire #DisinfoDetox #Evangelicalism #SpiritualActivism #ReligiousStudies #Neurotheology #ModernPopulism #Geopolitics #FaithAndPolitics