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It’s our new show where we talk to a self-identified Gnostic about their personal takes on Gnosticism, their history with the tradition, their spiritual practice, and their Gnostic take on the world/cosmos/existence. Up next is writer, theatre artist, and podcaster Jonathan Stewart, you may know him from such podcasts as Talk Gnosis. Jonathan talks about his past with religion, how Gnosticism engages both reality and metaphor through it’s cosmos, and the value of joining something, just so you’re not out in the dark, alone.

The advertisement of the Time Life Mysteries book advertisement: https://youtu.be/wbUOIeIeGaI?si=B5fm4zYtVQ-XFQZx

Our playlist of Martinism-related epsiodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvM8JnMpRI2eC1AQj1RnjWeAXgtQZ-EVY&si=uB9JAeg1yZtBnUac

And our episode with Shirley Paulson: https://youtu.be/RnbQGefPsCU?si=VQUT0-3OFVYrhTa0

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Playing these video games will lead to Gnosis! We promise! The only faster way is by contributing to our patreon! (Links below.)

Jason Mehmel and Nic Lacetti explore the similarities between the mythology and metaphysics Gnosticism and the Elder Scrolls series of games. (Arena, Daggerfall, Morrowind, Oblivion, and Skyrim, among others!)

Continually developed, and blossoming within the game Morrowind, the Elder Scrolls suggest a metaphysics very different from a lot of other fantasy, consisting of divine beings that explore the nature of stasis and change, as well as creator figures that are either benevolent or malevolent, depending on your perspective. Not to mention, some of those divine beings seem to know they’re in a video game, and some of the mythology reflects the ‘reality’ of a video game experience.

Both the characters in the world and the real-life fans continuously debate and theorize about the nature of these mysteries. They generally assume there there is no ‘final’ answer to be gleaned; the debate is the point.

Nic and Jason reflect on that as connected to Gnostic communities and reflect on the value of discussion within the community!

Some of the stuff we mentioned in the show:

Nic’s website: www.thelightinvisible.org

That Ursula K Leguin note about escape: https://thetolkienist.com/2014/01/03/not-a-tolkien-quote-fantasy-is-escapist-and-that-is-its-glory/

link to discord thread breaking down parallels: (on the Gnostic Hub Discord) https://discord.com/channels/617284392603090974/1111048104767127634/1151827139239354388

A great article breaking down more metaphysical parallels between the in-game texts and the game itself: https://fallingawkwardly.wordpress.com/2010/08/29/the-metaphysics-of-morrowind-part-1/

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Settle in, folks, get comfy. This is a long chat with Earl, the driving force behind the Secret History of Western Esotericism Podcast, or SHWEP.

Hosted by Jason Mehmel, with guest Shaun McCann of the Apostolic Johannite Church.

We cover a lot of territory in this wide-ranging discussion. As fans of the SHWEP, Jason and Shaun had lots to ask about and Earl’s wonderful responses kept the conversation going! We also asked listener questions which led to further fascinating places!

Earl was a fabulous guest, engaging with us as practicing Gnostics as much as we were asking him about his fabulous work!

If you’re not familiar with SHEWP, then get on board! Here’s some information about the show itself.

The Secret History of Western Esotericism Podcast is a chronological history-of-ideas narrative documenting the development of a central, but often-overlooked, collection of intellectual currents in the western world. The exact parameters of what constitutes western esotericism are an ongoing debate in academe, but they certainly include esoteric Platonism through history, alchemy, astrology, traditions of learned magic, occultism, and many types of thought usually considered under the imprecise term ‘mysticism’.

Found at http://shwep.net or wherever you get your podcasts!

(Note: We recorded this episode in March 2023, but technical difficulties delayed the release until now!)

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Healing Violence in the World: Letter of Peter to Philip

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We’re back with Joanne Leone for Part 2 of our epic three part investigation of the links, influence, and relationships between Platonism and Gnosticism. In this ep we get into evil gods ruling us, divine goddesses of saving wisdom, the Sethians jamming with the Platonic philosophers, and continue to dive deeply into how Gnosticism adopts, embraces, subverts, and transforms the backdrop philosophic tradition of Western civilization. This ep and all our content is also out as a podcast, subscribe where ever you usually listen or go to https://pod.link/845230843 And if you’ve landed here without checking out Part 1 first be sure to check it out on YouTube at https://youtu.be/RZA_Mt6dcIA and as a podcast at: https://pod.link/845230843/episode/2cc8abb999fdbf699563bd9c8f5dcd16

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[Pop Gnosis] Introducing Barbie with extra Gnostic Accessories
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How many Sophias can you fit into one movie?

Jason Mehmel and Bee Scolnick talk about that provocative movie phenomenon, Barbie.

Already a hilarious and biting satire around gender expectations, the movie unquestionably walks right into the forest of symbols and starts building a cabin.

Greta Gerwig was known to have a kind of ‘Apostles Creed’ styled poem they read together during filming, and has associated parts of the film with the story of the Garden of Eden!

We both heartily enjoyed the movie, and also couldn’t help but find numerous gnostic, esoteric, and mystical associations the whole way through! This episode was so much fun to record; we hope you enjoy it too!

See if we caught all the Gnostic Gnuggets available!

Did we miss something? Let us know in the comments!

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Donald Robertson and Jason Mehmel sat down to chat about the connections between Stoicism and Gnosticism! These two perspectives on life aren’t often thought of together, separated by a few centuries and some different spiritual traditions. We uncover the similarities and discuss the useful ideas that both classical and modern Stoicism can bring to a modern Gnostic life.

Here’s the essay Donald wrote about his philosophic background and training, which includes his introduction to and interest in Gnosticism. https://donaldrobertson.name/2022/10/17/how-i-got-into-stoicism/

This chat was a lot of fun! Let Donald know you liked it by subscribing to his Substack, or buying one of his amazing books on Stoicism!

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Donald Robertson: Author of Stoicism and the Art of Happiness, How to Think Like a Roman Emperor, and Verissimus: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius

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Georges Bataille (1897–1962) was a French philosopher, author, surrealist, poet, writer of erotica, sociologist, a master of transgression and filth, a founder of a secret society, and a mystic…well a mystic of some sort…you’ll see…and a whole lot of other things! To get a handle on this unique thinker, one who associated some of his own thinking with the ancient Gnostics, we have returning guests Emmalea Russo and Nic Laccetti.

Read Bataille’s “Gnosticism & Base Materialism” in this collection of some of his work here (essay 13): https://ia801603.us.archive.org/17/items/BatailleTheBatailleReader/Bataille%20-%20The%20Bataille%20Reader.pdf

Take Emmalea’s Fall 2022 Bataille course at the Global Centre for Advanced Study: https://gcas.ie/

Hit up Nic’s blog at: https://thelightinvisible.org/

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Temple Theology posits a secret lost tradition that lies behind Western religion and mysticism… and the now unveiled mysteries of Temple Theology shine a new light on both Gnosticism and one of its most famous texts: The Secret Book of John

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The Secret Book of John aka The Apocryphon of John is often considered the paradigm of the Gnostic myth, what many people think of when they think of Gnosticism. Though lost for more than 1200 years it was influential in its time and since its rediscovery has been blowing minds and bestowing Gnosis. It’s a tricky and intricate and thrilling meta-text that incorporates everything from Greek tragedy to Jewish mysticism to political commentary to the whole history of the cosmos.

Bishop Tim Mansfield is our guest for an open conversation that ended up running THREE HOURS straight and we only scratched the surface of all this book can tell us and all the ways it can be interpreted. We’ve chopped the first part of the conversation into two separate eps and the third is more precise and about Temple Theology so it stands on its own.

Read Secret John here: http://www.gnosis.org/naghamm/nhl_sbj.htm

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The Secret Book of John aka The Apocryphon of John is often considered the paradigm of the Gnostic myth, what many people think of when they think of Gnosticism. Though lost for more than 1200 years it was influential in its time and since its rediscovery has been blowing minds and bestowing Gnosis. It’s a tricky and intricate and thrilling meta-text that incorporates everything from Greek tragedy to Jewish mysticism to political commentary to the whole history of the cosmos.

Bishop Tim Mansfield is our guest for an open conversation that ended up running THREE HOURS straight and we only scratched the surface of all this book can tell us and all the ways it can be interpreted. We’ve chopped the first part of the conversation into two separate eps and the third is more precise and about Temple Theology so it stands on its own.

Read Secret John here: http://www.gnosis.org/naghamm/nhl_sbj.htm

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The Golden Dawn, the OTO, Memphis-Misraim Masonry, Theosophy, all are esoteric societies who’ve influenced and guided spiritual seekers, artists, and thinkers–and a secret powerful technique and meditative practice is shared by all of them…well at least some streams in these movements, it’s complicated.

Sam Robinson from Pansophers.com returns to pick up where he left off in our discussion of the Rosicrucian adept Mailander and how his teachings secretly influenced so many groups and esoteric teachers.

Our first discussion with Sam: https://youtu.be/9faR5zGc2us

Get Sam’s book, “Alois Mailander: A Rosicrucian Remembered” at https://www.amazon.com/Alois-Mailander-Rosicrucian-Samuel-Robinson/dp/0645394602/?

Go to Pansophers.com not just for Sam’s work but for a wide range of thinkers, teachers, and historians exploring different aspects of the Rosicrucian tradition.

The Talk Gnosis Playlist of past shows on Rosicrucianism https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvM8JnMpRI2f7MYRp5smgbiXx1bwoaKHK

I’d link up all the wiki articles on the orders we discussed but you know how to internet.

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Sam Robinson of Pansophers.com comes on Talk Gnosis to reveal a secret Rosicrucian adept and a hidden path of spiritual transformation, a technique of inner alchemy, that’s been a huge influence on a vast variety of spiritual teachers and esoteric movements.

Get Sam’s book, “Alois Mailander: A Rosicrucian Remembered” at https://www.amazon.com/Alois-Mailander-Rosicrucian-Samuel-Robinson/dp/0645394602/?

Go to Pansophers.com not just for Sam’s work but for a wide range of thinkers, teachers, and historians exploring different aspects of the Rosicrucian tradition.

Some show resources:

The Talk Gnosis Playlist of past shows on Rosicrucianism

Inner Alchemy The Wikipedia article refers to Eastern Inner Alchemy but it gives one a little context at least though what Sam’s talking about has serious differences

Gustav Meyrink

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Do you feel like the world’s ending? Well, you might be right (this time) but for thousands of years people have seen THE END just around the corner and the canonical Book of Revelation from the Christian bible has inspired thousands of years of paranoia and division but also amazing art, literature, empowerment for the downtrodden, and spiritual speculation. Is it Gnostic? Could it be made Gnostic?

What’s up with this trippy book anyway? To talk about Revelation and Gnosticism a 5-headed beast rose from the waters consisting of the Talk Gnosis all stars: Clark Aitkins, Deacon Angie Wisk-Nowell, Nic Laccetti, Jason Memel, and Deacon Jon.

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The Rev. James Ishmael Ford is an American Zen Buddhist priest, a Unitarian Universalist minister, writer, and a spiritual seeker who’s explored and been connected to the last 60 years or so of religious developments in the West. Our frank, funny, and enlightening (literally) conversation touches on everything to nonduality to the quirks of modern Gnosticism. Look, you don’t want to miss any of our shows but you’ll get a lot out of this one!

Check out James’ blog at https://www.patheos.com/blogs/monkeymind/

Get his books at https://wisdomexperience.org/content-author/james-ishmael-ford/

A mysterious group of soldiers, theatre artists, writers, and mystics tried to bring the magic and mystery of ancient Egypt into 19th Century France through the Sacred Order of the Sophisians. A long forgotten secret society with some Gnostic qualities, the Sophisians are a fascinating group because of their beliefs, rituals, art, and entanglements with Napoleon and politics. An extremely obscure group we hope you enjoy discovering them with scholar Dr. Darius Spieth who’s the authour of “Napoleon’s Sorcerers: The Sophisians.”

Follow Dr. Spieth and his work at https://design.lsu.edu/faculty/spieth-darius/

Buy the book: https://udpress.udel.edu/book-title/napoleons-sorcerers-the-sophisians/

The canonical Gospel of Mark is one of the oldest Christian documents and while many Christian mystics and Gnostics may not pay much attention to it we think it might reveal some esoteric secrets of the universe if looked at through new eyes. To talk about Mark and Gnosticism we put together another panel of all Talk Gnosis all stars: Clark Aitkins, Deacon Angie Wisk-Nowell, Nic Laccetti, Jason Memel, and Deacon Jon.

Mentioned in this ep is our show on Secret Mark: https://youtu.be/uoIhzYmsiFc

And this talk on Mark and the Zodiac: https://youtu.be/IyFc-mHvMoE

Art and creation is a form of magical creativity and theatre has always had a special relationship to mystical ritual, religion, and the occult. Dr. Ed Lingan, scholar/professor/theatre artist, has a book specifically about theatre and the occult revival of the late 19th century, a revival that included many of the Gnostics and mystics who influence esoteric religion to this day. We talk to Dr. Lingan about his book but also about the Gnosis and power of live theatre.

Get Theatre of the Occult Revival: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1057/9781137448613

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A mystical experience for you to have is checking out this interview with writer, poet, and scholar Emmalea Russo. She’s our guide to this huge and dense topic as we go through what mysticism even is—and we cover some serious ground including what horror has to do with mysticism, unexpected and underknown mystics, transcendence in a secular age, what art has to do with the mystic and, of course, always so much more.

Get more Emmalea at her homepage: https://emmalearusso.com/

It’s not too late to sign up for her course on Mysticism and/or on Angels: https://emmalearusso.com/upcomingclasses

Don’t miss her upcoming course at the Global Centre for Advanced Study (GCAS): https://gcascollege.ie/philosophical-theology-2022

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The canonical Gospel of John has inspired mainstream mystics, heretical Gnostics, occultists, and people of faith of many stripes for almost 2000 years. We put together a panel to talk about the magic and power of this biblical text.

We’ve got all returning all stars for this one: Deacon Angie Wisk-Nowell, Nic Laccetti, Jason Memel, and Deacon Jon.

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REUP DUE TO GLITCH: Joséphin Péladan: mystic, art critic, Rosicrucian and curator (sometimes called the “first art curator”) was a late 19th century/early 20th century French visionary who could change your life—and whose vital impact on everything from high art to esoteric and occult spirituality has been almost forgotten. But we’re in a bit of Péladan renaissance now and Dr. Sasha Chaitow returns to the show to talk about his life and work and tell us about the Péladan course she’s offering online.

Take Dr. Chaitow’s course on Péladan: https://www.treadwells-london.com/events-1/peladans-system-for-self-initiation-foundation-level

Hit up these links for more of her work on Péladan and more of her work in general: https://pansophers.com/category/peladan-project/

https://peladan.net/

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Dr. Matthew R. Anderson is a Biblical scholar, professor, and ordained Lutheran clergy and he’s the perfect guest for our New Year’s Eve special thanks to his new book “Pairings: The Bible and Booze.” From apple cider (Genesis) to bloody Caesars (Revelation), this book offers a collection of biblical texts paired with drinks reveals a rich complexity of scholarship while remaining satisfyingly easy on the palate. “Pairings” opens up generous undertones of prophetic justice and plush and full-bodied humour.

Whether it be the book of Ruth, the Gospel of Matthew, or the Psalms of Contrition, peppery life observations and fragrant historical notes are kept superbly balanced, allowing a satisfyingly long finish of scriptural understanding.

Find out more about the book and order your copy at https://somethinggrand.ca/pairings-the-bible-and-booze/ Happy New Year!!!!

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Dr. Jeffrey Kupperman returns to the show to discuss his new book “A Theurgist’s Book of Hours,” a collection of daily practices and prayers that provides a structured framework which while drawing primarily upon Neoplatonic teachings, is adaptable and accessible to practitioners of any tradition which seeks direct connection and union with the divine. Check it out at

https://www.avaloniabooks.com/product-page/kupperman–book-of-hours

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It’s our chill casual hangout show: Talking Gnosticism! Once a month, a diverse group of Gnostics will stream, live, their conversation/exchange/friendly debate on a specific Gnostic topic. This month we talked about esoteric Christmas! And your panelists are podcaster, Gnostic artist, esotericist, and numerologist Rebecca Scolnick from Divine Spark Media, Bishop Tim Mansfield from the AJC, theologian and writer Nic Laccetti, scholar and Talk Gnosis hosts Deacon Jonathan Stewart and Jason Memel.

Check it out and be sure to catch our next stream LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/gnosticwisdom

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Sabbatai Zevi was a 17th century religious leader who claimed to be the Jewish messiah. His movement and influence was huge at the time, and while he’s mostly forgotten today he was a major figure. While mostly understood as a scoundrel he’s a fascinating figure and mystics and Gnostics of all kinds will at least appreciate the shocking theological speculation and Kabbalah that surrounded him (though maybe he should be understood as a cautionary figure for all on the religious path). Scholar of Jewish mysticism Dr. David Halperin joins us once more to talk about Zevi and some related thinkers from his movement.

Check out David’s website and blog https://www.davidhalperin.net/

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Besides working as a professional Tarot coach, Skye Marinda, has an interest and identification with Gnosticism so we’re pumped to have Skye on the show to talk Tarot, self compassion, Gnostic figures and ideas in the cards, personal demiurges, and folks…that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

Find everything Skye at SkyeMarinda.com

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You might *think* you know what you’re in for a show on Atlantis but it’s muchmuchmuch stranger than you think. We go through the history of the myth of Atlantis and on the way we meet: space barbie, Plato, underground mutants beaming negativity at us, lemurs, organic farming, a shocking amount of racism, “Inherit the Wind”, Francis Bacon, UFOs, blobby proto-humans from Venus, and if you can even believe it… more high weirdness!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Our guest is Howard Dean Inhgam, get to know their work at https://www.room207press.com/

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A forgotten path of enlightenment. A young genius assassinated in his prime for bringing Gnosis to the world. The recovery of a suppressed perennial wisdom that saves. The mysteries of the angels. Kabbalistic secrets unveiled for all. The hidden gnosis and history of a figure who changed the world and whose impact is still felt today. Giovanni Pico della Mirandol AKA Pico is a Renaissance philosopher and one of the architects of the modern age and friend of the show (and one of the greats in occult and mystical podcasting)

Greg Kaminsky is here to tell us about his new book on Pico, called “Celestial Intelligences.” Tune in and discover for yourself how Pico’s thought and insight is a valid path of spirituality for even now!

Get your copy at https://www.anathemapublishing.com/celestial-intelligences

Check out Greg’s podcast at OccultOfPersonality.net

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Philosopher, poet, and authour Nina Power comes on the show for a wide ranging conversation about paganism, re-enchantment, esoteric perennialism, the struggle between positive Gnosticism and Negative Gnosticism, Romanticism, and oh…so much more!

This is part of our ongoing bonus “Black Iron Prison” series where we speak to thinkers outside of the Gnostic world about Gnostic themes in their work and in art, society, and any where else we can find them.

Check out The Lack podcast: https://www.patreon.com/thelackpodcast/posts

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Dr. David Goodin comes on the show to answer some softball questions from us like, “Why do bad things happen to good people?” “Why is there suffering and evil at all?” “What up with God and the Devil?” “How should we address suffering?”. Fortunately, he’s recently published a new book, “Confronting Evil: Theodicy in the Eastern Patristic Tradition” which addresses these and many other issues. And while his perspective is from the Eastern Orthodox tradition we know that no matter what your path or spiritual leanings you’re going to dig this ep. Get the book at:

http://www.alexanderpress.com/

Check out Dr. Goodin’s YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5naF7y1H6VG6i6vead9WKw

Charles Robert Stansfeld Jones (1886–1950), aka Frater Achad, was a Vancouver based mystic, occultist, and spiritual seeker who was involved with, and tried to synthesize, Thelema, Roman Catholicism, Eastern religion, and Qabalah. Celebrated by some as a messianic figure, scorned by others as a kind of Anti-Christ, he’s a fascinating figure and we dive into his life, thought, and continued influence with returning guest, Nic Laccetti.

Check out Nic’s site at https://thelightinvisible.org/

Sign up for his newsletter at: https://route333.substack.com/

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Sterling Bartlett is an artist who’s new comic book “How Did We Get Here?” is a Gnosticism-laden “postmodern hellfire sermon” full of humour, insight, info, and pathos. Starring a para-physical, ultra-terrestrial entity named Void who plays the role of this generations Gnostic messenger breaking in from the Real, the book covers 10 topics ranging from the illusions of the art world to the false reality generated by the band, The Strokes. Sterling joins us in this bonus ep of our Black Iron Prison series, the series where we talk about Gnostic themes with creators and philosophers from outside of the Gnostic world.

Buy your copy at https://firsttoknock.com/products/how-did-we-get-here

Our monthly chill panel hangout show on Twitch.TV/GnosticWisdom for spooky October was all about weird fiction/horror writer H.P. Lovecraft and the ways his work and mythos intersects with Gnostic ideas.

Our amazing panel consists of: Dr. Glen Fairen https://www.gorgiaspress.com/glen-j-fairen

Dr. David Goodin: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5naF7y1H6VG6i6vead9WKw

Scott R. Jones: https://scottrjoneswriter.com

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Gnostic themes and mythologies are potent, speaking to us on a deep level, so when it’s time to get scary AND philosophical horror movies and fiction with a touch of Gnosticism are the way to go…and there’s more examples then you may think! Author, writer, and podcaster Kay Halloran joins us for the end of our Halloween programming for this year to talk us through Gnostic horror!

Check out Kay’s website at https://www.grimoirenights.com/

Read “Gnostic Horror & the Fall Into History” at: https://bloodknife.com/gnostic-horror-fall-into-history/

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BONUS HALLOWEEN EP: Strange goings on in isolated villages, secret pagan cults bringing forth unspeakable terrors, the masses looking for their scapegoat, a haunted generation looks to the countryside…. What’s Folk Horror? Find out in our interview with Howard David Ingham author of “We Don’t Go Back: A Watcher’s Guide to Folk Horror” Check out Howard’s website at: https://www.room207press.com/

This is a reup after a glitch sent out the wrong ep

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Our month of Halloween Gnostic terrors has a new entry as we discuss the devilish and witchy art of the Art Nouveau and Symbolist movements with Thomas Negovan from the Century Guild art gallery and publishers. We mostly discuss his book “Infernal Creatures” featuring macabre art created by artists involved with Gnosticism, mysticism, and the occult, but of course we go off to talk about everything from devil worship in Belle Époque France and the surprising connection his book has to an important Gnostic trailblazer.

Buy everything they got as it all rules at https://centuryguild.net/

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Our month of Gnostic terrors continues! Kult: Divinity Lost is a horror table top rpg like no other. It uses a creative take on Gnostic and occult mythologies to allow players to explore the dark side of imagination and maybe even their own shadow selves. Petter Nollo of the Kult: Divinity Lost team takes on a journey through the darkness so join us if you dare!!

Check out https://kultdivinitylost.com/

And we’ll be doing a draw for our Patrons on October 31st, 2021, to win a copy of the KULT: Divinity Lost Bible Edition, so if you’re not a Patron, now is the time! Become a patron: http://patreon.com/gnostic​​

We have a Gnostic Wisdom live stream playing Kult every two weeks or so at https://www.twitch.tv/gnosticwisdom

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Artist Kristin Middleton returns to the show to talk about her new art book “Sparks from a Dark Woods”. Her dreamy and surreal watercolor art is inspired by well, her dreams, but also occultism, nature, and magick. She tells us all about it and that’s not all. We also talk about Blake, the dawning of this new aeon, the connections between art and mysticism and more.

This is part of our bonus series, the Black Iron Prison that’s centered around art, philosophy, and some of the surprising and shocking places that Gnostic themes can be found.

Get your copy of her new book at https://aeoniccomics.bigcartel.com/

Check out her work and stay in the loop at https://twitter.com/kristinmidart

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We’re doing a month of Gnostic horrors for October and kicking it off with a panel on the 1935 masterpiece “Bride of Frankenstein.” Is this movie a secret Gnostic treatise on the terror of incarnation and the reign of false deities? Is Frankenstein’s monster the true zombie Jesus? Is there a “hidden” gay subtext to the film? This is just some of what we talk about so don’t be scared: tune in now!

Our panel consists of all returning all star gods and monsters:

Benito Cereno: https://linktr.ee/benitocereno

Kris Kringle: https://weirdchristmas.com/

John Semley: http://www.johnsemley.com/

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Welcome to our new casual hangout show: Talking Gnosticism! Once a month, a diverse group of Gnostics will stream, live, their conversation/exchange/friendly debate on a specific Gnostic topic.

Up first is the topic of…THE DEMIURGE!

And your panelists are podcaster, Gnostic artist, esotericist, and numerologist Rebecca Scolnick from Divine Spark Media, Father Tony Silvia the founder of Talk Gnosis and Gnostic Wisdom, theologian and writer Nic Laccetti, scholar and Johannite lay leader Joanne Leone, and Talk Gnosis host Deacon Jonathan Stewart.

Check it out and be sure to catch our next stream LIVE at https://www.twitch.tv/gnosticwisdom

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Steve Dee is a therapist, writer, chaos magician, and Gnostic. With a lifetime of spiritual exploration, Steve has found Gnosticism to be a powerful worldview and system for awakening and he talks gnosis to Talk Gnosis about his unique insights into how we can practice a 21st Century Gnosticism. Find out why the demiurge may not be so bad, the creative push and pull of a Sophianic universe, the artistry of Gnostic spiritual practice, and so much more.

Steve has an awesome book that this interview kinda revolves around A Gnostic’s Progress: Magic and the Path of Awakening: https://www.amazon.ca/Gnostics-Progress-Magic-Path-Awakening-ebook/dp/B01GEY12V6/ref=sr_1_1?

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Theurgy means “divine-working” and it’s rituals and workings to raise one’s self up into a state of divinity, a kind of sacred magick. And Dr. Nathan Bjorge thinks it has the potential to liberate us in both the personal and societal senses. Through specific examples of modern paganism, Thelma, and ancient Neoplatonism Dr. Bjorge comes on Talk Gnosis, with guest host Nic Lachetti, to show us how theurgy and the esoteric can free us from oppressive ideas and structures.

Check out Dr. Bjorge’s YouTube Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcyT5dmdvmUYj2nPjQbefeg

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In his book “God Knows, Everything is Broken: The Great (Gnostic) Americana Songbook of Bob Dylan” scholar and rabbi Aubrey Glazer makes the compelling case that Bob Dylan’s work represents a unique form of Gnosticism. As Dylan fans WE WANT TO BELIEVE THIS TO BE TRUE…and my friends…Rav Glazer delivers! If you’re a Dylan head you’ll love this one, if you hate his music you’ll still love this one as you discover the secret Gnostic teachings of one our greatest artists.

Get Rabbi Aubrey’s books and check out his fascinating work at: Panui.org

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Psychoanalysis is, “a set of theories and therapeutic techniques that deal in part with the unconscious mind.” Occultist, analyst, podcaster, writer, and creator, Dr. Vanessa Sinclair comes on Talk Gnosis to tell us what it might have to do with the occult and Gnosticism. We talk about the underknown influence of the esoteric on Freud, why Jung gets all the attention, why a mystic might want to use analysis to follow the injunction “know thyself”, the links between dreams, art, creativity, and magic, and…as per the Talk Gnosis guarantee, all the questions and answers you need to penetrate the mysteries of life.

Dr. Sinclair is a powerhouse when it comes to projects and you’ll LOVE them all:

The Psychoanalysis, Art and the Occult Workshops we discuss that YOU can take: https://www.morbidanatomy.org/events/21/9/5/psychoanalysis-art-and-the-occult-artificial-intelligence-and-the-patipolitical-body-with-dr-isabel-millar-and-freuds-explorations-of-the-occult-with-dr-vanessa-sinclair-live-on-zoom and here https://www.morbidanatomy.org/events

See everything she’s up to at: http://www.drvanessasinclair.net/

Listen to her podcast at: http://www.renderingunconscious.org/

Support her work by going to: http://patreon.com/vanessa23carl

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Take a moment to prepare yourself to find out the true meaning of UFOs! No, Talk Gnosis isn’t going down a sensationalist road for easy clicks, instead we have religious studies scholar Dr David Halperin on the show to talk about his insightful and meaningful book “Intimate Alien”.

A poetic investigation into how UFOs are a MYTH in the grandest sense that reveal aspects of ourselves and our society and carry a message that humanity NEEDS to hear, Dr. Halperin’s book explains how the UFO is a psychological and gnostic vision that speaks to us in an archetypical way. Tune in to find out what the Men in Black have to do with a 17th century Kabbalist, the Gnostic war between good and evil found in the Shaver Mystery, why we must descend to ascend, the secret and hidden identity of the unknowable alien, and so much more.

Get the book and learn more about Dr Halperin’s work at davidhalperin.net

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Scholar Dr Justin Sledge specializes in esoterica, the occult, and mysticism and runs one of the best resources on the topic through his YouTube Esoterica channel. He comes on the show to talk about so much, including: what the occult means for human flourishing, philosophy and mysticism, what the Gnostics have to offer modern people (even if they’re not religious), the human need for awe, plus all the secrets of the universe.

Don’t miss out on Dr. Sledge’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/esotericachannel

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It’s time to host our fav guest…YOU! That’s right, we took your Gnostic questions about life, the universe, and everything and channeled down some answers and conversations and discussions. Check it out and feel free to send in your own questions

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Internet memes are more than fun visual jokes, instead they reveal the secrets of the creators, the consumers, and society at large. MemeAnalysis is a YT channel where the mysteries of memes are illuminated using anayltical tools from the occult, psychoanalysis, cultural studies and more— and Chris from MemeAnaylsis joins us to talk about memes in the Black Iron Prison.

Unlock the secrets of the universe at youtube.com/c/MemeAnalysis

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Ithell Colquhoun was a groundbreaking surrealist artist in the 1920s and 30s who created amazing art till her death in the late 1980s, but her legacy is much more than that… she was also writer and an occultist whose esoteric work is as original as her art. Dr. Amy Hale comes on the show to speak to us about this remarkable artist and thinker.

Check our Dr Hale’s homepage at amyhale.me

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Aeonic Comics is a new esoteric comic and art magazine featuring magical works from a wide variety of exciting creators. We talk to the publishing team about the mag but also get into a free ranging coversation about how art is literally supernatural, meme power, UFOs, cryptids, kabbalah, Gnosticism, and all the secrets of the universe.

Check out the mag and get your copies at AeonicComics.bigcartel.com

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(Reup after a glitch) Mark Vernon is a former priest turned psychotherapist and writer, and he’s written a book, “A Secret History of Christianity,” that reveals wisdom crucial for understanding what Christ’s message truly is. Neither a conspiracy book or an alternate esoteric history, Vernon shows how understanding the shifts and changes in human and societal consciousness over the course of human history is one key to understanding ourselves and the divine. And how mysticism, art, creativity, and mythical imagnination are needed right here and now to heal the world.

Check out Dr. Vernon’s site at MarkVernon.com

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Author and scholar Jason Whittaker is our guide to the genius of William Blake: poet, visual artist, and religious maveric. We talk about Blake’s life, what sets his work apart, and how the religious mythology he created has some interesting comparisons to Gnosticism. PLUS: we find out if William Blake was doing esoteric sex rituals or not.

Check out Prof. Whittaker’s Blake site at: https://zoamorphosis.com/

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Scholar, scientist, spiritual teacher, and writer Ravi Ravindra has studied and practiced mysticism from both Eastern and Western and joins us to talk about his book “The Gospel of John in the Light of Indian Mysticism” and more. From the Gurdjieff work to Hindusism to Zen he studied with some of the 20th Centuries great religious masters and he shares the wisdom of a life time of truly living as a mystic.

Check out Dr. Ravindra’s website at: http://www.ravindra.ca/

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The Rev. Shawn Garan is an Associate Pastor in the mainline, mainstream, United Church of Christ denomination, and he’s lately been studying a series of Gnostic texts with his community. Shawn comes on Talk Gnosis to talk about this exciting project, what he and his community have learned from the texts, how the mysticism and teachings of the Gnostics are relevant for those outside of the “Gnosticism” lable, some reflections on psychoanalysis and gnosis (he’s currently studying in the field) and more!

Check out Shawn’s work at http://www.shawngaran.com/

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Deacon Angie Wisk Nowell and Joanne Leone are both part of a special project within the Apostolic Johannite Church studying the great (and sometimes forgotten and neglected) female mystics of the Christian tradition (including its esoteric and Gnostic forms). They share the Gnosis of these amazing spiritual giants as well as the insights these greats inspired in them. Plus, we have a special guest host with Bishop Tim Mansfield returning to the show.

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Musician (and philosopher/theologian) Hunter Hunt-Hendrix of the Transcendental Metal band Liturgy shares her Gnosis with us. Tune in to hear Hunter discuss her Kabbalistic-Mystical-Gnosticy metal opera “Origin of the Alimonies,” her insights into Christian theology and mysticism, art, Blake, Nietzsche, the Death of God, and…you know it… so much more.

You may want to listen to Origin of the Alimonies first, stream it on Hunter’s YouTube channel and while there check out her vids where she discusses theology and philosophy: https://www.youtube.com/c/hunterhunthendrix

Buy the album and her past albums on Bandcamp at https://liturgy.bandcamp.com/

This is part of our bonus “Black Iron Prison” series where we talk to creators and thinkers who might be outside of the Gnostic world or academia about Gnostic themes that show up in their work.

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Legendary artist and cartoonist Jim Woodring has illustrated a new beautiful edition of the Gnostic allegorical head-trip, “Voyage to Arcturus.” Obscure while being influencial on some of our greatest creators (C.S. Lewis, Alan Moore, Clive Barker,) “Voyage to Arcturus” is like nothing else and only the master Woodring could illustrate it. Listen in as we talk about this bizarre Gnostic book as well as discuss Jim’s take on art, religion, and creativity.

Pre-order it at https://beehivebooks.com/illuminatededitions/a-voyage-to-arcturus-illustrated-by-jim-woodring

Take in more Jim through Google images https://cutt.ly/ybF0FfO

Jim Woodring’s homepage is https://www.jimwoodring.com/

This is part of our bonus “Black Iron Prison” series where we talk to creators and thinkers who might be outside of the Gnostic world or academia about Gnostic themes that show up in their work.

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Karen Weaver of Denver’s St. Mary Magdalene Parish guests on Talk Gnosis to talk about the Divine Feminine. Join in to discover the role the Divine Feminine plays in Gnosticism, Sophia and Mary and Mary and Mary, the important role of women in mystical religion, the Divine Feminine as reflected and understood in other esoteric, mystical, and magical traditions, and so much more.

Check out all the great stuff Karen and her community is up to at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ajcmagdalene

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Msgr. Jordan Stratford fills us in on the mysterious St Cyprian of Antioch, a figure of magic and religion whose popularity has recently been growing across a wide swath of different traditions. Find out why the Cyprian phenomonen is needed in the world today and discover this powerful spiritual ally who combines Christianity, sorcery, and hermetic wisdom.

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We have two dynamite guests, Dr. Sara Parks and Talk Gnosis returning champion Dr. James McGrath, on to discuss women in the Gospels, women in the life of Jesus, and the wisdom that Jesus learned from the women he knew and met that helped transform him into a great spiritual teacher.

Check out Dr. McGrath’s new book “What Jesus Learned From Women” at https://wipfandstock.com/9781532680601/what-jesus-learned-from-women/

Get Dr. Sara Parks book “Gender in the Rhetoric of Jesus: Women in Q” at https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781978701984/Gender-in-the-Rhetoric-of-Jesus-Women-in-Q

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Meditation is touted as a magical cure-all with only benefits by a variety of voices in both religious and secular circles. But could meditation and mindfulness have any adverse effects? Are there possible bumps in the road when taking a religious practice and putting it into a secular context?

Scholar and PHD candidate Anna Lutkajtis has released “The Dark Side of Dharma: Meditation, Madness and Other Maladies on the Contemplative Path” and she fills us in on all the lesser known and talked about meditation challenges and negativies that are often left out of conversations about the contemplative path.

Check out Anna’s website at annalutkajtis.com for a limited time, Talk Gnosis viewers/listeners can get 20% off the book with code DS20 at:

https://www.aeonbooks.co.uk/product/the-dark-side-of-dharma-meditation-madness-and-other-maladies-on-the-contemplative-path/94921/

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Zola Jesus (AKA Nika Danilova) is one of the 21st Century’s great musicians and artists. Her explorations of the human condition and transcendence in darkness have always had Gnostic themes but over the last few years she’s developed a more intentional interest in Gnosticism, the occult, and spiritual practices.

She shares her Gnosis with us about the creative process, ascending through descending, discovering the humour in accidental existence, breaking free of fake realities, and (you better believe it) more! This is part of our ongoing bonus “Black Iron Prison” series where we speak to thinkers outside of the Gnostic world about Gnostic themes in their work and in art, society, and in the world.

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John Helcl II is a seminarian and podcaster and involved with one of the modern Freemasonic Templar movements. John joins us to talk about the original Knights Templar, what they do or don’t have to do with Gnosticism, modern Templarism, and why chivarly matters for the modern world.

Check out the After Lodge podcast at: https://www.afterlodge.com/

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Writer, journalist, and film critic John Semely is our guide to the power of being a hater, transcendence through art, how Gnosticism can be cool for atheists, why we need to get better at being critics, the Gnosis of cyberpunk and heavy metal, finding ourselves through movies, pop culture setting us free and then oppressing us, and as always… so much more!

Get more Semley at: johnsemley.com

Make your Twitter experience better by following his account: Twitter.com/johnsemley3000

Read his piece on cyberpunk: https://thebaffler.com/salvos/cyberpunk-is-dead-semley

Read his piece on Silence: https://www.salon.com/2017/01/14/an-atheists-guide-to-scorseses-silence-you-do-not-need-faith-to-be-astonished-by-the-faithful/

This is part of our ongoing bonus “Black Iron Prison” series where we speak to thinkers outside of the Gnostic world about Gnostic themes in their work and in art, society, and in the world.

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Dr. Khalil Andani returns to Talk Gnosis to talk to us about interpertations and understandings of Jesus and the Crucifixion in Islam in general and then specifically the mystical understandings in Ismaili Islam. See Jesus and the crucifixion through a whole new lens and discover an esoteric meaning to the Easter story.

See our first show with Dr. Andani here: https://youtu.be/9a6BAkecF4s

Visit his homepage at: https://www.khalilandani.com/

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The medieval Cathars were persecuted and thought destroyed by the forces of church and state… but did their esoteric knowledge survive in a hidden form?

Russel Sturges, author of “The Spiritual Roots of the Tarot: The Cathar Code Hidden in the Cards,” has discovered a secret code in the Tarot with the cards laying out the Cathar path to enlightenment and divine wholeness. Join Deacon Jon and Jason as they go on this journey through the Tarot with Russel.

Get the book here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Spiritual-Roots-of-the-Tarot/Russell-A-Sturgess/9781644110560

Check out Russel Sturges at https://www.westernmindfulness.com.au/

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Matt Christman of Chapo Traphouse, Time for my Stories, and Cush Vlogs, talks to us about discovering spirituality within the Black Iron Prison of this world, art and politics, reclaiming what it means to be human, the courage to be authentic, how we are currently living in Gnostic times, religion for the 21st Century, transcendence, and so much more.

Get more Matt at Chapotraphouse.com, Stitcher.com/show/time-for-my-stories, and the Cush Vlogs at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhxUDrMFUqyMQSozC1ES-Q4BkT8MJbY_1

Follow him at Twitter.com/CushBomb

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The hidden masters of the Gnosis, which is YOU, our listeners, have sent in another round of awesome questions about Gnosticism which we do our best to answer!

Make sure you send in your own questions!

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The esoteric movement called Theosophy is one of the most influential in west, having inspired a wide range of artists, thinkers, and esotericists. Discover what it’s all about with renown writer and thinker Richard Smoley.

Get Richard’s new book here: https://smile.amazon.com/Truth-About-Magic-Richard-Smoley/dp/1722503106/ref=sr_1_1

Check out his website: http://www.innerchristianity.com/

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The archons are messing with our podcast feed and the wrong audio went out for the last show, let’s hope this works….

Dr. Will Behun, Mar Thomas, Gnostic Bishop and Philosophy professor, returns to Talk Gnosis to discuss Gnostic themes in Philosophy. From Plato to Hegel he takes on quite the journey, become a lover of Sophia and check this ep out!

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Dr. Will Behun, Mar Thomas, Gnostic Bishop and Philosophy professor, returns to Talk Gnosis to discuss Gnostic themes in Philosophy. From Plato to Hegel he takes on quite the journey, become a lover of Sophia and check this ep out!

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Zosimos of Panopolis, “the father of spiritual alchemy” was a 4th century pagan Egyptian priest, scribe, and alchemist who was *heavily* inspired by the Gnostics. We speak to Dr. Shannon Grimes about this fascinating figure, how his thought connects to today’s world, his version of the Gnostic mythos, the meaning of inner religious alchemy, and (as always) so much more!

Get Dr. Grimes’ book here: https://rubedo.press/becoming-gold

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Angie Speaks is a cultural critic, political commentator, podcaster, a practioner of magical spirituality, and a YouTuber who makes creative and engaging vids on everything from the history of rave culture to Alan Moore to modern paganism.

She joins us on Talk Gnosis to talk about creating community in the Black Iron Prison, why Alan Moore matters, how materialist politics isn’t the enemy of spirituality, how we can be united in a divided world, and so much more. (Also, you get your monthly dose of guest host Jason Memel.)

Head to Angie’s YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AngieSpeaks

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Scholar, podcaster, and contemplative practioner Jacob Given comes on to grant us Gnosis about contemplative practice in the Christian tradition. Similar in many ways to meditation (but different too! you’ll find out…) contemplation is a rich and neglected tradition and this ep dives into it, descriptions of the techniques, what it can do to change your life, and more.

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Seminarian and community leader Joe Revels came to Gnosticism from the Evangelical tradition. He comes on Talk Gnosis to talk about his journey, the differences and surprising similarities between these two traditions, what Gnostics can learn from Evangelicals, and so much more in this wide ranging conversation!

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Risa and Amy of the Missing Witches podcast talk to Deacon Jon and recurring guest host Jason about why the 21st Century needs witches, about their podcast highlighting witches of past and present who need to be better known, their new book, the links between the esoteric and art, and how nature is calling for us!

Find witches at: https://www.missingwitches.com/

Preorder their book here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/659307/missing-witches-by-risa-dickens/9781623175726

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This was originally going to be an audience question ep with us talking Q, conspiracy, and recent events at the top of the show BUT we got so into talking about QAnon and the state of the world and what Gnosticism has to do with it that we went all episode.

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Thelemite, esotericist, and content creator Georgina Rose comes on to discuss 21st Century Thelema, online occultism, the joys of making fun occult content on platforms like TikTok, and of course a whole lot more amazing Gnosis!

Find everything she does at: https://linktr.ee/daatdarling

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Christmas experts Benito Cereno and Craig Kringle join Deacon Jon and special guest host Jason Mehmel to explore the connections between Christmas and the mythos of King Arthur. We also talk alot about the meaning and the magic of the season as well as the darker aspects of the Xmas Season.

Check out the podcast Benito cohosts, Apocrypals, at https://apocrypals.libsyn.com/ and check out his Christmas ebooks at https://gumroad.com/benitocereno

Craig is the creator of WeirdChristmas.com and hosts the podcast of the samen ame, give yourself an early Xmas present by visiting https://weirdchristmas.com/

Benito was our guest for our Xmas 2016 special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tf8DQxWhwyQ

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What is Tantra, what does it have to do with enlightenment, and what does it have to do with Gnosticism and the Western Esoteric Tradition? Greg Kaminsky of the Occult of Personality podcast and a student of both tantra and the occult joins Deacon Jon and special guest host Father John DiGilio to awaken us. Check out Greg’s podcast at http://occultofpersonality.net/ Learn more about Father John’s community at https://johannite.org/joachim/

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It’s our recurring feature where we get questions about Gnosticism from you, the audience, and give our answers and go down some deep and profound (and FUN) rabbit holes!

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Deacon Jon here with a special bonus Talk Gnosis crossover episode with Bishop Lainies another YouTube project that Bishop Lainie works on, Hard Lens Media. Hard Lens Media (HLM) is an independent viewer-supported media organization featuring news, commentary, and original documentaries. And we went on to talk about Qanon and the effects of the intersection of spirituality and conspiracy.

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Advertising creative William Charnock has created the Aeon Cards, a powerful tool for guidance from the Aeons the active principles of reality that exert their energies on us and are manifest throughout the universe. The Aeons are found within and without and are a central aspect of the Gnostic Mythos. Explore them as well as plenty of insights into why Gnosticism, in multiple forms, is needed in the 21st Century in our interview! Check out the Aeon Cards here:

https://www.nockwoodcards.com/aeon-users-guide

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Matthew Remski is a Toronto-based yoga teacher, cult survivor, critic, and cult-dynamics researcher. He joins us again to talk about the intersection of spirituality and conspiracy theories, Qanon and alternative religion, meditation and how it could make people vulnerable, how to run ethical spiritual groups, and so much more.

Check out our first show with Matthew here: https://youtu.be/UpUaCSQkyN8 Here’s some recent work by Matthew Remski: https://thewalrus.ca/survivors-of-an-…

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Podcast co-host at http://conspirituality.net. Writing at: http://matthewremski.com/wordpress/

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Deacon Jon is joined by guest host Jason Memel for a wide-ranging discussion with members of the “Divine Spark Media” art collective. Divine Spark is creating multi-genre Gnostic art for the 21st Century and you’re going to love what they have to say and what they’re doing as it gets to the very heart of what it means to be human.

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For this year’s Halloween special we put together a panel of Talk Gnosis All Stars consisting of Bishop Tim Mansfield and Jason Mehmel to talk about the Shadow! The Shadow self is a complex part of ourselves and we talk about what it is, how to work with it, how it’s understood within Gnosticism, what it means for the spiritual journey and more!

Here’s some of the cool stuff we mentioned:

• https://integrallife.com/the-3-2-1-shadow-process/
• https://integralchurch.wordpress.com/2013/10/05/3-2-1-shadow-process/
• https://www.choose-again.com/book.html
• https://www.choose-again.com/
• https://www.lionsroar.com/how-to-practice-feeding-your-demons/

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From our fav Gnostic books to reincarnation to who REALLY runs the world we got some deep and awesome questions from our audience and we tackle them in this latest Q & A special, don’t forget to send in your questions for future installments!!!!

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The Atalanta Fugiens from 1617 is a multimedia experience meant to initiate and enlighten those who work with it. Discover the Alchemical secrets of this text with Dr. Sasha Chaitow!

Get Dr. Chaitow’s book here: http://sashachaitow.co.uk/atalantaunveiled/

Encounter the Atalanta for yourself here: https://furnaceandfugue.org/atalanta-fugiens/

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Conspiracy theories are going mainstream and being embraced by some unexpected spiritual currents like yoga communities and new-age groups. We talk about Qanon, the rise of conspiracy theories, conspiracy intersecting with Gnosticism, and much more with Matthew Remski, a writer, podcaster, and cult survivor.

Check out Matthew’s podcast, Conspirituality, here: http://matthewremski.com/wordpress/what-i-do/conspirituality-podcast/

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Integral Theory unites all human knowledge including spirituality…obviously it’s a big topic so Bishop Tim Mansfield returns for a part 2 to explain what Integral Spirituality means for Gnosticism and how it can help YOU on your spiritual journey. Here’s part 1: https://youtu.be/asdPtNL_xRg

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What does hypnosis have to do with Gnosticism? How can storytelling lead to enlightenment? Get the answers and so much more with our interview with Toolbox Mystic & Hillbilly Bhodisatva, Patch Drury!

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Default Friend is an occultist, advice columnist, and secret chief and she joins us to talk about what the occult is, isn’t, and all about her project to create an occult school of study for herself. Plus, Jason Mehmel, writer and theatre professional, joins us as guest host.

Check out Default Friend’s advice newsletter and send in your questions at:

https://defaultfriend.substack.com/

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We put together a team to answer audience questions about Gnosticism and life and everything! Rev Mr. Clark Aitkins is a Gnostic seminarian and has an MA in Christian History from Harvard, Jason Mehmel is a Gnostic, a theatre professional, and a writer. The three of us have an awesome conversation on everything from Templars to Alan Moore to Mary Magdalene, tune in, and send in your own questions.

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Some have called Integral Theory a “theory of everything” but what does it have to do with spirituality?! And how can Gnostics use an Integral approach in their quest for Gnosis? Find out as Bishop Tim Mansfield blows our minds (and after a decade of trying finally helps Deacon Jon to understand what Integral Theory is).

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Dr. James McGrath returns to Talk Gnosis to reveal the possible origins of Gnosticism. Tune in to discover how the mysterious beginnings of Gnosticism are connected with the problem of evil, forgotten semitic gods, and the Mandeans.

Check out Dr. McGrath’s blog here: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/religionprof/

Watch a recording of his presentation on the topic here: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/religionprof/2020/06/the-shared-origins-of-monotheism-evil-and-gnosticism-enoch-seminar-2020-presentation.html

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Writer, ritualist, diviner, and all-around esoteric multi-genius Sam Block joins the Talk Gnosis crew for a conversation about: divination, geomancy, occultism, and so much more. Solve the mysteries of existence by taking in this ep now!

Check out Sam’s website at https://digitalambler.com/

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Kat Lunoe is a painter, illustrator, and graphic artist who often works with esoteric themes. Check out our interview with her to discover the links between the occult and creativity, beating creative blocks through meditation, the literal magick of art, and more. Plus, we take a look at her art and discover what lays behind some of her powerful pieces! Check her out at https://katlunoe.com/

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Periodically, we like to make a list of your questions and answer them in a special show! We tackle some HEAVY questions from our awesome audience, you’re going to love this one and make sure to submit your own questions for the next time.

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Bray Weaver is both a Gnostic priest AND a druid and he joins us to talk all things Druidry as well show us how this beautiful and wise nature tradition connects and intersects with a variety of other esoteric faiths. Let the peace of the druids touch your life now through this ep of Talk Gnosis.

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Get the basics down to create something special and powerful in your life: it’s Ritualism 101 with our guest Catherine Diedrich of MagicalBasics.net and Quadrivium Supplies!

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Many folks identify their religious journeys as quests, a word that shares in the etymology of “question.” So it’s not surprising that Talk Gnosis fans are such a curious lot. Periodically, we like to make a list of your questions and answer them in a special show! We tackle some fantastic questions from our audience including how to get started with Gnosticism, what it takes to get enlightened, and many more deep and fun inquiries.

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Sufism is a mystical Islamic tradition, discover the beauty and power of Sufism as we examine one strand of it, a universalist form open to anyone regardless of their religious backgrounds called Inayatiyya, with our guest Sarah Leila.

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NOTE: YOU MAY WANT TO WATCH ON YOUTUBE AS THE LAST HALF OF THE SHOW IS US SHOWING AND TALKING ABOUT ART ON THE SCREEN: https://youtu.be/pMGl_Z_xMS4
We speak to Montreal based visual artist Alex Coma about his esoterically inspired “spiritual landscapes” as well as the links between art and the mystic. PLUS, we show off a few of his works in the vid and discuss them. Alex constructs surreal, dreamy scenes, which are filled with symbols and metaphors, which attempt to describe the world he lives in. Mixing ancient occult teachings and influenced by many antique painters and philosophers, he creates meaningful artworks, which end up speaking for themselves.

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A secret lost tradition that lies behind all Western religion and mysticism?! Discover the secrets of Temple Theology and how it might explain Gnosticism with our guest Bishop Tim Mansfield!

Check out our intro Temple Theology show with Bishop Tim: https://youtu.be/dERhND6kxoE

See how it might intersect with the Johannites as it’s mentioned in this presentation The Johannite Tradition Part II: Digging under the Temple by the Most Rev. Shaun McCann https://youtu.be/OfZ2Ih6bTqU

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Can esotericism be political? While many practitioners strongly believe that the practical application of esoteric teachings can make human beings more moral, loving, and kind, it often appears as though there is no connection between Western esotericism and social justice. In fact, many esoteric teachers and philosophies have been associated with right wing, or even fascist personalities and philosophies.

In his book, The Inner Church is the Hope of the World: Western Esotericism as a Theology of Liberation, our guest Nicholas Laccetti examines the esoteric tradition in the light of liberation theology, which has a decidedly leftist/Marxist bent. He joined us for a discussion of the current state of esotericism and its association with certain factions of the alt right. 

We also discussed whether the perceived elitism of esotericism is compatible with social justice movements which typically support the idea of egalitarianism. Naturally, we had to ask about the archons (Gnostics can’t talk politics without ‘em) and the idea of a social qabala.

Regardless of your political persuasion, we hope that this show provokes thought and, possibly, action as you contemplate how a practice of inner development intersects with human history and social action.

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In this episode we talk to Dr. Celene Lillie of the Westar Institute and the Jesus Seminar talks to us about some ancient Christian text that some might call Gnostic (though some don’t) and how they served to criticize Roman society, state power, and institutionalized sexual violence.

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Would you care for a side of chaos with your gnosis? Chaos magician and author Gordon White joins Father Tony and Rev. Subdeacon Jonathan for a discussion of chaos magic in the 21st century. Mr. White offers a fascinating look at this highly practical system of magic and a pointed discussion of Gnosticism. Bonus: Tune in to learn why Ashton Kutcher is the hierophant we all deserve.

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How practical is your occultism? Author, historian of the Occult, and former publishing executive Mitch Horowitz, joins Father Tony and Rev. Mr. Jonathan to address just this question in our latest episode. Learn about New Thought, the left-hand path, and what our team really thinks of conspiracy theories in this fascinating discussion of modern American occult spirituality.

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Many folks identify their religious journeys as quests, a word that shares in the etymology of “question.” So it’s not surprising that Talk Gnosis fans are such a curious lot. Periodically, we like to make a list of your questions and answer them in a special show. Please note: This show was taped before the recent deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain. While the Talk Gnosis team answered the question of why Gnostics might choose to end their physical lives after achieving transcendence theoretically, we want you to know, in the most reality-based terms, that you matter, you are important, and that your life has value.

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In this episode we’re joined by Dr. Glen Fairen once again, this time to discuss the enigmatic Marcion of Sinope. This was the guy who created the first Christian canon. Was he a Gnostic? Let’s find out!

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Dr. Glen Fairen of the University of Alberta joins us to discuss the Dead Sea Scrolls, who wrote them, who used them, what happened to them, and much more!

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Scott Smith (http://godreconsidered.com) joins us to discuss his new book, God Reconsidered. Scott makes a case for the rational and scientific exploration of the divine and supernatural phenomena. His experience with any different religious traditions places him in a unique position to approach this topic with a broad understanding. We talk about Ghosts, ESP, near death experiences and more. We also ask Scott to share his thoughts on Gnosticism, and how his understanding of the divine is slightly different.

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It wasn’t too long ago that Christmas was a dark and scary time. People told ghost stories by the fire, Krampus roamed the countryside, and you probably would have died. Benito Cereno of Comics Alliance (benito-cereno.tumblr.com) joins us to talk about the spooky traditions of Christmas from around the world.

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Tina Gong (https://labyrinthos.co) shares her story of how she came to the tarot, how she uses the tarot as more than just a tool for divination, and her process for designing tarot decks.

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Greg Kaminsky, host of the Occult of Personality Podcast (http://occultofpersonality.net) joins us to talk about one of his favorite topics, inner alchemy. It’s not just about turning physical lead into gold, it’s about transmuting your base self into a higher spiritual being. Greg shares his methods and experience with us.

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We answer some of your questions in this special episode of Talk Gnosis. Do you have questions? Post them in the comments!

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For this next series of Talk Gnosis episodes we are joined once again by Dr. M. David Litwa, this time to discuss deification, divinization, and theosis. We loved this conversation and I hope you will too!

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We are joined by eminent Neoplatonic scholar and all-around cool guy Dr. Jeffrey S. Kupperman to talk about an enigmatic bit of esoteric history, the Rosicrucians. These fascinating people (or were they just a hoax?) had a profound impact on the world. We talk about who they might have been and how they influenced esoteric orders to the present day.

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In our fourth and final conversation with Richard Hodges of the Gurdjieff Foundation, we pick up where we left off and talk about the Laws of Three and Seven and how they relate to the enneagram. We discuss sacred movement and dance as part of The Work, and the “conditions” of The Work as practiced in the working groups. We tie things up in a nice bow by talking about the similarities of the Gurdjieff material to Gnosticism, and then some book and practice recommendations.
Special thanks to Bishop Lainie Petersen for filling in as co-host!

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Start with Part 1: https://gnosticwisdom.net/the-gnosis-of-gurdjieff-part-1/
Part 2: https://gnosticwisdom.net/the-gnosis-of-gurdjieff-part-2/
Part 3: https://gnosticwisdom.net/the-gnosis-of-gurdjieff-part-3/

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Part three of four of our chat with Gurdjieff expert Richard Hodges leads us to some really strange concepts, like the Kundabuffer, Food for the Moon, and Gurdjieff seminal work: Beelzebub’s Tales to His Grandson. We also talk about the difference between symbols and metaphors, and we finish off with an explanation of the Law of Seven.
Special thanks to Bishop Lainie Petersen for filling in as co-host!

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Part 2: https://gnosticwisdom.net/the-gnosis-of-gurdjieff-part-2/
Part 4: coming September 20th

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In part two of our conversation with Richard Hodges of the Gurdjieff Foundation, we talk about Gurdjieff’s teachings on the development of the soul and the many “I’s” that a person identifies with. We delve into some of the origins of Gurdjieff’s thought, and we explore the Gurdjieffian view of the body, the essence, and the personality.
Special thanks to Bishop Lainie Petersen for filling in as co-host!

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Start with Part 1: https://gnosticwisdom.net/the-gnosis-of-gurdjieff-part-1/
Part 3: coming September 13th
Part 4: coming September 20th

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In this episode we are joined by Richard Hodges of the Gurdjieff Foundation to talk about 20th century Russian Mystic G. I. Gurdjieff. We discuss Gurdjieff’s background and his travels, his system, sometime called “The Work” or “The Fourth Way.” Gurdjieff taught many interesting and esoteric concepts, including that of “waking sleep,” which we go into, and also the benefits of doing The Work in groups.

Special thanks to Bishop Lainie Petersen for filling in as co-host!

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The fourth and final part of our talk with Bishop Timothy Mansfield about bodily Gnosis delves into some esoteric anatomy and some spiritual practices that relate to it. Where do the emotions actually reside? How do we experience the emotions energetically? And we put to bed the discussion of reincarnation once and for all.

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Start with part 1: https://gnosticwisdom.net/bodily-gnosis-part-1/
Part 2: https://gnosticwisdom.net/bodily-gnosis-part-2/
Part 3: https://gnosticwisdom.net/bodily-gnosis-part-3/

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Part 3 of 4 of our bodily Gnosis conversation with Bishop Timothy Mansfield crosses the thin barrier between psychology and spirituality, addressing the very real problem of spiritual materialism, or how people use the trappings of spirituality to stroke their egos. We give some suggestions for some spiritual practices you can do with the body in mind, and we wrap things up with a discussion on queer issues in Gnosticism.

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Part 2: https://gnosticwisdom.net/bodily-gnosis-part-2/
Part 4: https://gnosticwisdom.net/bodily-gnosis-part-4/

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Giving you an update on some of the changes we’re making to Talk Gnosis, in the hopes that we can improve the experience for you. For feedback and to volunteer to help tag our old content, email me at [email protected]

Part 2 of 4 finds us once again with Bishop Timothy Mansfield of the Apostolic Johannite Church discussing some bodily Gnosis. How do awareness and meditation techniques apply to the body? How did a 17th century fringe Christian theology called Jansenism have a profound impact on the development of world religions? The body and the passions are blamed for a lot wrong with the world, but are we really meatbag automata incapable of controlling our thoughts and actions? How can asceticism help us to grow spiritually?

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Part 3 coming August 16th

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In part one of our four part conversation about bodily Gnosis with Bishop Timothy Mansfield we compare the concepts of the body, the mind, the self, the brain, the heart, the soul, and the spirit. Phew! What a complex topic. We discuss these subjects through the lenses of Gnosticism, the kabbalah, and eastern religions. How did the ancient Gnostics view the body and the material world? What were the Valentinians really talking about when they divided humanity up into three types? Then we close things out by exploring how the body and the mind experience meditation, and how to use that knowledge to enhance your spiritual practices.

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Part 2 coming August 9th

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Rev. Mr. Jonathan Stewart has been the host of the show for a while now, but we’ve never really heard his story. Well in this episode we remedy this and talk to Jonathan about his story, his views on Gnosticism and Buddhism, and his spiritual practices.

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The Apostolic Johannite Church is an esoteric, Gnostic, Christian community. Many of us seek a real spiritual community which is loving, inclusive, spiritually lively and empowering of people of all genders, races and sexualities, both rich and poor.
The Johannite tradition represents just such a community: founded by Saint John the beloved disciple of Jesus, rooted in the tradition of John the Baptist and guided by direct, experiential contact with the Divine, this tradition encourages personal responsibility and freedom of thought and practice. Learn more at http://johannite.org

We finish up our discussion with Clark Aitkins about the Gospel of Mary with some thoughts on the nature of sin and the passions, what the Greek philosophers thought of the early Christians and Gnostics, and how we can apply the lessons of the Gospel of Mary to our lives.

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Part 2: https://gnosticwisdom.net/the-gospel-of-mary-part-2/

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Our conversation with Clark Aitkins continues, and the Gospel of Mary just gets more and more interesting. What instructions does the Gospel give? Is this a feminist document? Can we have a soul ascent as modern Gnostics? How does this document relate to Jewish mysticism? How doe the ancient view of the afterlife affect the development of Gnosticism?

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Part 1: https://gnosticwisdom.net/the-gospel-of-mary-part-1/

Stay tuned for Part 3, coming July 19th

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Clark Aitkins of the Johannite Church joins us to share his expertise as a recent graduate of Harvard with a Graduate Degree in New Testament and Christianity, where he studied with the renowned Gnostic scholar Dr. Karen King. Clark loves the Gospel of Mary and spent a lot of time at Harvard studying it. In this episode we give an overview of the Gospel of Mary, when it was written, how it was discovered, and how it was used. We discuss the nature of the Gospel as an instruction manual for Gnosis, the role of Mary as a teacher in many ancient Gnostic traditions, and the soul ascent visions that make up the second part of the Gospel. We also take an look at Grant Morrison’s “The Invisibles” series of comic books, and how the character Lord Fanny relates to this Gospel.

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Stay tuned for part 2, coming July 12th

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The history of Martinism is fascinating. Honestly. It’s all tied up in the French Revolution, the Gnostic and occult revivals of the late 1800s, WWII, and more. We talk with Bishop William Behun about this history, and we talk a bit about what Martinists actually do.

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