Talk Gnosis

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 [audiosrc=https://ia601409.us.archive.org/2/items/jesusandwomen/%5BTalk%20Gnosis%5D%20Women%20in%20the%20Gospels%20%26%20What%20Jesus%20Learned%20From%20Them.mp3] Subscribe to the video on YouTube | Subscribe to the podcast via RSS | Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes | Subscribe to the podcast on Stitcher The opinions expressed in this show do not necessarily reflect those of the Gnostic Wisdom Network, the Apostolic Johannite Church, or any other organization. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

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/ [audiosrc=https://ia601406.us.archive.org/8/items/talk-gnosis-dark-side-of-meditation-w-anna-lutkajtis/%5BTalk%20Gnosis%5D%20Dark%20Side%20of%20Meditation%20wAnna%20Lutkajtis.mp3] Subscribe to the video on YouTube | Subscribe to the podcast via RSS | Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes | Subscribe to the podcast on Stitcher The opinions expressed in this show do not necessarily reflect those of the Gnostic Wisdom Network, the Apostolic Johannite Church, or any other organization. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

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. [audiosrc=https://ia601406.us.archive.org/19/items/zola-jesus/ZolaJesus.mp3] Subscribe to the video on YouTube | Subscribe to the podcast via RSS | Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes | Subscribe to the podcast on Stitcher The opinions expressed in this show do not necessarily reflect those of the Gnostic Wisdom Network, the Apostolic Johannite Church, or any other organization. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

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/ [audiosrc=https://ia601400.us.archive.org/30/items/templars_202104/Templars.mp3] Subscribe to the video on YouTube | Subscribe to the podcast via RSS | Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes | Subscribe to the podcast on Stitcher The opinions expressed in this show do not necessarily reflect those of the Gnostic Wisdom Network, the Apostolic Johannite Church, or any other organization. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

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. [audiosrc=https://ia601408.us.archive.org/30/items/talk-gnoisis-film-art-transcendence-in-the-black-iron-prison-w-john-semley/%5BTalk%20Gnoisis%5D%20Film%2C%20Art%2C%20%26%20Transcendence%20in%20the%20Black%20Iron%20Prison%20w%20John%20Semley.mp3] Subscribe to the video on YouTube | Subscribe to the podcast via RSS | Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes | Subscribe to the podcast on Stitcher The opinions expressed in this show do not necessarily reflect those of the Gnostic Wisdom Network, the Apostolic Johannite Church, or any other organization. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

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/ —————————————————————————————————————– The opinions expressed in this show do not necessarily reflect those of the Gnostic Wisdom Network, the Apostolic Johannite Church, or any other organization. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. 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​ Become a patron: http://patreon.com/gnostic Talk Gnosis Find us online at : Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talkgnosis​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkGnosis​ Email our producer! jonathan@gnosticwisdom.net [audiosrc=https://ia801404.us.archive.org/9/items/yt-1s.com-talk-gnosis-the-mystical-crucifixion-in-ismaili-islam_202103/yt1s.com%20-%20Talk%20Gnosis%20The%20Mystical%20Crucifixion%20in%20Ismaili%20Islam.mp3] Subscribe to the video on YouTube | Subscribe to the podcast via RSS | Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes | Subscribe to the podcast on Stitcher The opinions expressed in this show do not necessarily reflect those of the Gnostic Wisdom Network, the Apostolic Johannite Church, or any other organization. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

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/ [audiosrc=https://ia601409.us.archive.org/11/items/cathar-tarot-final/%5BTalk%20Gnosis%5D%20Tarot%20%26%20the%20Secret%20of%20the%20Cathars.mp3] Subscribe to the video on YouTube | Subscribe to the podcast via RSS | Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes | Subscribe to the podcast on Stitcher The opinions expressed in this show do not necessarily reflect those of the Gnostic Wisdom Network, the Apostolic Johannite Church, or any other organization. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

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 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. [audiosrc=https://ia601506.us.archive.org/29/items/talk-gnosis-matt-christman-love-solidarity-in-the-black-iron-prison/%5BTalk%20Gnosis%5D%20Matt%20Christman%20Love%20%26%20Solidarity%20in%20the%20Black%20Iron%20Prison.mp3] Subscribe to the video on YouTube | Subscribe to the podcast via RSS | Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes | Subscribe to the podcast on Stitcher The opinions expressed in this show do not necessarily reflect those of the Gnostic Wisdom Network, the Apostolic Johannite Church, or any other organization. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

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! [audiosrc=https://ia601508.us.archive.org/29/items/talk-gnosis-questions-from-you-the-gnostic-elite/%5BTalk%20Gnosis%5D%20Questions%20From%20You%2C%20the%20Gnostic%20Elite.mp3] Subscribe to the video on YouTube | Subscribe to the podcast via RSS | Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes | Subscribe to the podcast on Stitcher The opinions expressed in this show do not necessarily reflect those of the Gnostic Wisdom Network, the Apostolic Johannite Church, or any other organization. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

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/ [audiosrc=https://ia801509.us.archive.org/1/items/yt-1s.com-talk-gnosis-theosophy-gnosticism-w-richard-smoley/yt1s.com%20-%20Talk%20Gnosis%20Theosophy%20%20Gnosticism%20w%20Richard%20Smoley.mp3] Subscribe to the video on YouTube | Subscribe to the podcast via RSS | Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes | Subscribe to the podcast on Stitcher The opinions expressed in this show do not necessarily reflect those of the Gnostic Wisdom Network, the Apostolic Johannite Church, or any other organization. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.