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Jan 26, 2022 • 0sec
Mysticism, Mystics, & Mystical Experiences w/ Emmalea Russo
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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Jan 24, 2022 • 0sec
Gnosticism & Mysticism in the Gospel of John
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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Jan 15, 2022 • 0sec
Péladan: Art Will Save Us! w/ Dr. Sasha Chaitow (REUP)
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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Dec 31, 2021 • 0sec
The Bible & Booze: Our NYE Special w/Dr. Mathew Anderson
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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Dec 28, 2021 • 0sec
Spiritual Practice, Becoming Divine, & Neoplatonism w/ Dr. Jeffrey Kupperman
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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Dec 24, 2021 • 0sec
[Talking Gnosticism] A Very Merry Gnostic Christmas
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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Dec 20, 2021 • 0sec
Sabbatai Zevi, The False Messiah of Transgression w/ Dr. David Halperin
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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Dec 11, 2021 • 0sec
Tarot & Gnosticism w/ Skye Marinda
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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Nov 30, 2021 • 0sec
The Secret History of Atlantis w/ Howard Dean Ingham
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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Nov 27, 2021 • 0sec
Angelology, Cabala, Gnosis, & Pico’s Path of Enlightenment w/Greg Kaminsky
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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