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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May 24, 2023 • 1h 11min
The Gnosticism of Philip K. Dick with Bishop Scott Rassbach
The Most Rev. Scott Rassbach takes us through a discussion of the Gnostic ideas of the writer Philip K. Dick.
Apr 25, 2023 • 1h 22min
Liturgical Arts in Ceremonial Magic with Rev. Bryan R Garner
The Rev. Bryan Garner (Frater Ashen Chassan) takes us through a deep dive into the overlap between medieval liturgy and the Grimoire tradition.
Mar 14, 2023 • 1h 43min
Q and A 2021 with the Hierarchy
Q and A with the Bishops of the Apostolic Johannite Church during Conclave 2021 including back and forth with clergy and laity
Dec 6, 2022 • 1h 13min
Why Gnosticism Now?: Myth in the Age of Scientism with Dr. William Behun
The Primate of the United States, Dr. William Behun takes us through the importance of Gnosticism, the Gnostic message and myth in the present age - delivered at Conclave 2021.
Oct 17, 2022 • 1h 21min
John the Baptist and the Mandaeans with Dr. James McGrath
Dr. McGrath takes us through an examination of John the Baptist, the Mandaeans, and their Gnostic legacy
Aug 11, 2022 • 1h 7min
The Return of the Divine Feminine with Deacon Jonathan Stewart
Deacon Jonathan Stewart takes us through 10 events in the modern era which returned the figures of the Divine Feminine to centre stage.
Jun 7, 2022 • 1h 5min
Knowing Better and Doing Better: Spiritual Community and Preventing Cult Formation with Rev. Angie Wisk-Nowell
The Rev. Deacon Angie Wisk-Nowell looks at how cults are formed, and cult prevention in light of both her own cult experience and research.
Mar 22, 2022 • 1h 6min
Constant Chevillon: Modern Martyr with Dr. William Behun
The Primate of the United States, Dr. William Behun, takes us through a look at the life, times and untimely death of Constant Chevillon - Gnostic Bishop, Martinist, Freemason and Johannite Saint.
Feb 17, 2022 • 45min
Gnosticism and Narrative with Jason Mehmel
Jason Mehmel, long time AJC member, Artistic Director and writer (https://www.jasonmehmel.com) takes us through a Gnostic theory of Narrative via the waypoints of his own experience and work.
Nov 24, 2021 • 1h 20min
A Deeper Gnosis: An Integral approach to Gnosticism with Bishop Tim Mansfield
The Bishop of New South Wales takes us through a look at the ideas of Jean Gebser and how they can inform and enrich Gnostic spirituality.Visit https://sturiels.johannite.org/integral-gnosticism/ for slides and notes
