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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! https://ia601403.us.archive.org/10/items/talk-gnosis-ritualism-101-with-catherine-diedrich/%5BTalk%20Gnosis%5D%20Ritualism%20101%20with%20Catherine%20Diedrich.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.

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. https://ia801509.us.archive.org/20/items/talk-gnosis-sufism-inayatiyya-w-sarah-leila/%5BTalk%20Gnosis%5D%20Sufism%20%26%20Inayatiyya%20w%20Sarah%20Leila.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.

https://ia801508.us.archive.org/7/items/talk-gnosis-art-the-esoteric-w-alex-coma/Talk%20Gnosis%20Art%20%26%20the%20Esoteric%20w%20Alex%20Coma.mp3 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_xMS4We 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. 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.

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/dERhND6kxoESee 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 https://ia601501.us.archive.org/12/items/gnosticism-temple-theology-w-bishop-tim-mansfield/Gnosticism%20%26%20Temple%20Theology%20W_%20Bishop%20Tim%20Mansfield.mp3 Subsribe 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.

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. The opinions expressed in this show do not necessarily reflect those of the Gnostic Wisdom Network, the Apostolic Johannite Church, or any other organization. https://archive.org/download/TalkGnosisLiberationSocialJusticeAndEsotericism/Talk%20Gnosis%20Liberation%20Social%20Justice%20and%20Esotericism.mp3

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. Dr. Lillie’s book: https://ia601509.us.archive.org/3/items/TalkGnosisTheRapeOfEve_201811/Talk%20Gnosis%20The%20Rape%20of%20Eve.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.

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. https://ia601508.us.archive.org/1/items/TalkGnosisChaosInAWorldOfArchons/Talk%20Gnosis%20Chaos%20in%20a%20World%20of%20Archons.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.

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. https://ia601501.us.archive.org/8/items/TalkGnosisPracticalEsotericism/Talk%20Gnosis%20Practical%20Esotericism.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.

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. https://ia601508.us.archive.org/19/items/TalkGnosisQASpecial_201806/Talk%20Gnosis%20Q%26A%20Special.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.

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! https://archive.org/download/TalkGnosisMarcionOfSinope/Talk%20Gnosis%20Marcion%20of%20Sinope.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.