The Lectern
The Apostolic Johannite Church
Talks and lectures from the clergy, laity and guests of the Apostolic Johannite Church.
Episodes
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Mar 7, 2025 • 1h 2min
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.
Feb 6, 2025 • 54min
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
Dec 10, 2024 • 1h 48min
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.
Nov 6, 2024 • 1h 29min
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
Oct 8, 2024 • 1h 15min
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
Sep 10, 2024 • 1h 18min
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
Aug 16, 2024 • 1h 31min
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
Jul 23, 2024 • 1h 16min
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.
Jul 2, 2024 • 1h 20min
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.
Jun 27, 2024 • 1h 12min
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.
