Talk Gnosis

We’ll just say it: Travis Lawrence is one of the best living artists working with esoteric themes. Influenced by Jungian psychology and mythology, Travis uses the art of printmaking to create illustrious allegorical imagery with both personal and timeless symbols. We have him on the show to talk about his process, the meaning of art, what the esoteric has to teach artists and well all of society, and all the other mysteries of life. Check him out and buy his work at https://www.infinity-prints.com/ Find his socials and web presence at https://linktr.ee/Travislawrence  [https://archive.org/download/esoteric-art/esoteric%20art.mp3]  —————– Become a patron: http://patreon.com/gnostic​​ 

The Montreal International Voodoo Festival, Aug 14-20 2023, is days of music, performance, food, and lectures, it’s a true artistic immersion as Voodoo is more than a religion–it’s a beautiful culture of resistance and poetry. Linda Chery comes on the show to tell us about the fest but also to share about Voodoo culture, from clearing up misconceptions about this spirituality to talking about it’s ties to nature–even if you’re catching this ep after the fest you’ll want to tune in. https://www.montrealvoodoofest.com/  [https://ia902706.us.archive.org/9/items/montreal-voodoo-fest/MontrealVoodooFest.mp3]  —————– Become a patron: http://patreon.com/gnostic​​ 

Dr. Nathan Bjorge is back for two hours of liberation theurgy…and so is Nic! We dive deep into the thelemic Gnostic Mass and what it has to teach us about the anxieties of modern life, sexuation, living out the death of god, nonduality, as well as discussions on Hegel, Lacan, the Agape Lodge, Jack Parsons, and each and every mystery of existence. Take Dr Bjorge’s course, the one mentioned in the show, here: https://alchemythree.samcart.com/products/esoteric-antecedents-of-thelema-part-2-modern-figures-and-movements  [https://ia802704.us.archive.org/23/items/gnosticmass/gnosticmass.mp3]  —————– Become a patron: http://patreon.com/gnostic​​ 

Poet, astrologer, scholar, (and more) Emmalea Russo has a new course called The Alchemy of the Word. It explores the seven original planets and their corresponding metals and alchemical processes through the lens of the creative process. Touching on everything from the mysteries of medieval alchemical texts to the poetry of Emily Dickinson, it’s an exploration of esoterica, the imagination, and what it means to create. Emmalea returns to the show to talk about the course specifically and alchemy generally, so tune in and get enlightened (enlightenment not guaranteed). Take the course at https://emmalearusso.com/alchemy-of-the-word Here’s the alchemical images Jon mentions: https://www.alchemywebsite.com/nazari_i.html  [https://ia902700.us.archive.org/19/items/alchemy-of-the-word/alchemy%20of%20the%20word.mp3]  —————– Become a patron: http://patreon.com/gnostic​​ 

Dr. Tony Burke, expert in New Testament apocryphal texts, discusses the magical and mysterious world of apocrypha, including forgotten stories not found in the Bible. He delves into the selection process for the new volume 'New Testament Apocrypha, vol. 3' and challenges misconceptions about Gnostic texts. The conversation covers ancient stories like the decapitation of John and the martyrdom of Zachariah, adding complexity to religious narratives.

Join us as Jason, Jonathan, and Bee take a swim to Michael Bay’s early-oughts entry into rebellious filmmaking, The Island. Starring Ewan McGregor and Scarlett Johansson, two people inside a closed dystopian system. But somehow, they just know there’s more to reality than the bland experience they are offered. We get into spoilers quickly, and comb through every detail of the movie, each one a key unlocking a new level of Gnosis. Learn the secrets of the Frosted Tips! We had a lot of fun with this episode and watching the movie! And we get into some serious and interesting points about the gnostic journey that will probably apply to you! If you’re game, give it a watch on Amazon Prime, listen to the show, and then let us know what we missed!  [https://ia802602.us.archive.org/23/items/pop-gnosis-the-island/PopGnosis%20TheIsland.mp3]  —————– Become a patron: http://patreon.com/gnostic​​ 

Johann Baptist Krebs, AKA JB Kerning, was a mystic, masonic philosopher, and opera singer who created and taught a unique and powerful form of inner alchemy–one that went on to change the lives and influence some of the greatest spiritual teachers of the 19th, 20th, and now 21st century. Ian Gladwin has released a translation of a book of letters Kerning wrote on the practice and on masonic symbolism and both Ian, and returning guest Sam Robinson, come on to talk about the book, Kerning’s technique, it’s place in different streams of Rosicrucian spirituality, and its mighty influence. We had to cut this one a bit short so this will be a part 1 and expect it “to be continued!” Get your copy of Ian’s book, “Letters on the Royal Art:The Spiritual Alchemy of JB Kerning’s Esoteric Masonry” at https://www.amazon.com/Letters-Royal-Art-Spiritual-Kernings/dp/0645394629 Both Sam and Ian are involved with Pansophers.com, check out the page for a diverse range of resources and perspectives on the Rosicrucian tradition. Sam’s been on TG before to talk about Kerning’s alchemy passes to the spiritual master Alois Mailander and then around the world, check out those shows at https://youtu.be/9faR5zGc2us and https://youtu.be/sCcsTmh3-vU Check out our Rosicrucian Playlist of past shows at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvM8JnMpRI2f7MYRp5smgbiXx1bwoaKHK  [https://ia801600.us.archive.org/16/items/letters_202305/Letters.mp3]  —————– Become a patron: http://patreon.com/gnostic​​ 

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! https://donaldrobertson.substack.com 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 Photo of Marcus Aurelius statue by Bradley WeberAttribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0) This episode and all our content is also out as a podcast, subscribe where ever you usually listen or go to https://pod.link/845230843     [https://ia601602.us.archive.org/8/items/y-2-mate.is-talk-gnosis-keep-calm-and-gnosis-on-discussing-stoicism/Y2Mate.is%20-%20%5BTalk%20Gnosis%5D%20Keep%20Calm%20and%20Gnosis-On%21%20Discussing%20Stoicism%20%26%20Gnosis%20with%20Donald%20Robertson-m57DNrsdkeU-128k-1657094371637.mp3]     —————– Become a patron: http://patreon.com/gnostic​​  

The ancient Gnostics were, and still are, accused of cosmic pessimism, of seeing this life as torture. Many have pushed back that this wasn’t their true message but maybe there’s something here we shouldn’t be turning away from: Is life horrible and happiness fleeting? Could embracing a depressive realist view of existence actually allow us to see things as they really are instead of what we want them to be?? Explore these questions and the hell that is existence in our anti-antidepressent show with philosopher and the founder of negative pyschoanalysis, Dr. Julie Reshe. Read her article “Depressive Realism” here: https://aeon.co/essays/the-voice-of-sadness-is-censored-as-sick-what-if-its-sane Check out her homepage at: https://www.juliereshe.com/  [https://ia902603.us.archive.org/16/items/the-power-of-negative-thinking-w-dr-julie-reshe/The%20Power%20of%20Negative%20Thinking%20wDr%20Julie%20Reshe.mp3]  —————– Become a patron: http://patreon.com/gnostic​​ 

Founded in 1754 by the mysterious Martinez de Pasqually, the Order of Knight-Masons Elect Priests of the Universe (AKA the Élus Coën) practiced a system of white magic (theurgy) aimed at recovering humanity’s original, spiritual memory. Members of the secret fraternity worked tirelessly for the restoration of man’s inner divinity and eventual reintegration with God. M.R. Osbourne has published the first English translation of the “Lessons of Lyons” a collection of Élus Coën teachings made of notes and lectures written between 1774 – 1776 by Louis-Claude de Saint-Martin, Jean-Baptiste Willermoz and Jean-Jacques Du Roy d’Hauterive concerning the directions given by Martinez de Pasqually. We’re happy to welcome Michael back to the show and we know you’ll want to have a copy of the “Lessons of Lyon” for yourself so pick one up at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRDB9DVS  [https://ia601604.us.archive.org/35/items/lessonsof-lyon/LessonsofLyon.mp3]  —————– Become a patron: http://patreon.com/gnostic​​