The Lectern

Gnosticism as Art, Gnostics as Artists with Jason Mehmel

Long time AJC member and Talk Gnosis Co-Host, Jason Mehmel, explores Gnosticism, Gnostics and Gnosis in the context and frame of Art, Artists and the creative process.

Sophia, Mary and the Shekhinah: Reflections on the Medieval Gnostic Feminine with Dr. Justin Sledge

In Sophia, Mary and the Shekhinah: Reflections on the Medieval Gnostic Feminine - Dr. Justin Sledge talks about the Divine Feminine obscured in the canonical bible, the r

Beauty, Charity, Subtlety- Joséphin Péladan’s Way of Mystical Aestheticism with Dr. Sasha Chaitow

Dr. Sasha Chaitow, author of Son of Prometheus: The Life and Work of Josephin Peladan, takes us though the ideas, life, work and practice of Josephin Peladan, Sar Merodac

Stoicism for Gnostics with Jason Mehmel

Jason Mehmel discusses his personal integration of Stoic practice and philosophy with Gnosticism in this discussion recorded with the Parish of Saint Joseph of Arimathea

Ora et Labora: The History and Practice of Religious Life with the Most Rev. Brenden Humberdross

Fr. Brenden Humberdross, now Bishop Humberdross, takes us through a history of religious life and religious Orders in the West.

The Gnostic Restoration with Rev. Dr. Siobhan Houston.

The Rev. Dr. Siobhan Houston, Author of "Priests, Gnostics and Magicians: European Roots of Esoteric Independent Catholicism", takes us through a look at the Gnostic Rest

The Apostle Vanishes: Junia and the Reception History of Romans 16:7 with Bridget Jeffries

Bridget Jack Jeffries takes us through a look at the reception history of Romans 16:7 and the figure of Saint Junia.

Q and A 2023 with the Hierarchy of the Apostolic Johannite Church

The Question and Answer session of Conclave 2023

Daimon Love: Plato’s Symposium and Intercession with Dr. William Behun

The Primate of the United States looks at the intercessory role of the Daimon in the context of Plato’s Symposium, Love as an intercessor between humanity and Divinity, a

The Sacred Cycle: An Introduction to the Liturgical Year with the Most Rev. Dr. William Behun

The Primate of the United States, Dr. William Behun, takes us through an introduction to the Liturgical year in this presentation from Conclave 2023

Mysticism as Magical Narrative with Carl McColman

Carl McColman, Spiritual Director, Author and Christian contemplative, takes us on a journey into the Transfiguration and a look at Christian Mysticism as both contemplat

Cult of the Saints with Most Rev Brenden Humberdross

Bishop Brenden Humberdross looks at the early development and devotions of the emergent cult of the saints in early Christianity.

Saint Expedite with Rev. Jonathan Stewart

Rev. Jonathan Stewart takes us through an exploration of the history and practice around Saint Expedite, including his own history and practice with this beloved cross-cu

Echoes of the Apocalypse: St. Joachim of Fiore with Rev. Father John DiGilio

The Rev. Fr. John DiGilio takes us through the life, ideas and legacy of Joachim of Fiore.

Holy Orders in Gnosticism with Most Rev. Brenden Humberdross

The newly consecrated Bishop of Queensland, Most Rev. Brenden. Humberdross, looks at the history of Holy Orders and Ordination in Gnosticism.

Women's Ordination - A Reclamation with Rev. Angie Wisk-Nowell

Rev. Angie takes us through the history of women's ordination through the lens of early Christianity and the Medieval West.

Sparkplugs of the Divine: Latent Gnosis with Jason Mehmel

Jason Mehmel, Talk Gnosis Co-Host and long time member of the Parish of St. Joseph of Arimathea, explores Gnosis outside of Gnosticism and Religion

Unity (in) Duality: Gnosis in Zoroastrianism, Manichaeism, and Ilm-e-Khshnoom with Dr. William Behun

The Primate of the United States explores Gnosis in the traditions of Zoroastrianism, Manichaeism, and Ilm-e-Khshnoom - owing to the length of the original presentation a

When you can't see the magic - Aphantasia and the Spiritual Path with Most Rev Brenden Humberdross

Bishop Brenden Humberdross explores the experience of Aphantasia and its impact on spiritual and esoteric practice as well as the history of its study

The Chaldean Oracles and Ancient Pagan Gnosticism with Rev. Jonathan Stewart

Rev. Jonathan Stewart takes us through a look at the Chaldean Oracles, with help from special guest, Bishop Tim Mansfield