The Lectern

Talks and lectures from the clergy, laity and guests of the Apostolic Johannite Church.

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

09-09
01:14:15

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 contemplative and theurgic path during his Conclave 2025 Keynote.Slides available @ https://docsend.com/v/kc8ks/mccolman

08-06
01:13:05

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.

07-02
55:39

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-cultural, religion bending Saint and figure.

06-04
01:09:13

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.

04-17
01:15:29

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.

03-19
01:10:14

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.

03-07
01:01:43

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

02-06
53:40

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 and time-limits in the Conclave session- this talk is in two parts, joined together in a single presentation.

12-10
01:48:15

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

11-06
01:29:27

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

10-08
01:14:52

Taoism and the Tao of Gnosis with Most Rev. Bray Weaver

Bishop Weaver introduces us to Taoism by way of a western lens through the magical Kabbalah and the Kybalion / New Thought

09-10
01:18:14

Death Personified: The Cult of Santa Muerte with Fr. John DiGilio

Father John DiGilio of St. Joachim of Fiore Parish, AJC, introduces us to the history, practice and culture around the figure of Santa Muerte- Holy Death. Recorded with St. Joseph of Arimathea Parish in February 2024

08-16
01:31:14

The Knowing of Zen Buddhism with Rev James Ishmael Ford, Roshi

Rev. James Ford, Zen Master and Unitarian Minister, discusses the Knowing of Zen Buddhism, including a preview of his new book, which was in the writing process at the time of recording - The Intimate Way of Zen, now available.

07-23
01:15:44

In the Image of God: Creation of the Psychic body in the Apocryphon of John with Joanne Leone

Joanne Leone of Holy Sophia Narthex AJC, takes us through the angelic creation of the psychic body in the Apocryphon of John.

07-02
01:20:09

The Cunning of Wisdom with Dr. Justin Sledge

Dr. Justin Sledge of ESOTERICA takes us through a look at the Valentinians, Valentinus and the Valentinian Demiurge for our 2024 Conclave Keynote.

06-27
01:12:16

Q and A 2022 with the Hierarchy of the AJC

The 2022 Q and A session from the AJC Conclave 2022

06-18
01:15:32

The Pneumatic Body and Gnosis in Hermetism and late Antique Platonism with Dr Jeffrey S Kupperman

Dr. Jeffrey S. Kupperman takes us through a look at the concept of the Pneumatic body in Hermetism and late antique Platonism

04-30
01:17:53

Christ versus Jesus with the Rev. Mother Angie Wisk-Nowell

Rev. Mother Angie takes us through a look at the theology and Christology of Bernadette Roberts, examining the question of the difference between Christ and Jesus and its import for modern Gnostics

04-03
54:56

Saint John of the Cross with Dr. William Behun

The Primate of the United States, Dr. William Behun, Mar Thomas, takes us through a look at Saint John of the Cross, his history, mysticism and import for Gnostics.

02-27
33:17

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