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Death Personified: The Cult of Santa Muerte with Fr. John DiGilio16 Aug 202401:31:14

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

The Knowing of Zen Buddhism with Rev James Ishmael Ford, Roshi23 Jul 202401:15:44

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.

The Divine Feminine in Sethian Gnosticism with Joanne Leone19 Oct 202301:21:56

Joanne Leone is a researcher, archaeologist, ancient historian and AJC Narthex Co-Leader. In this talk from Conclave 2022, she takes us on an exploration of the Divine Feminine as found in Sethian Gnosticism through a look at the figure of Barbelo.

Women at the Edge Part II with Bishop Tim Mansfield02 Apr 201500:43:08

The Most Rev. Tim Mansfield discusses the lives and views of five female theologians. There is a slight break in the audio owing to the source file. 

Women at the Edge Part I with Bishop Tim Mansfield27 Mar 201500:59:07

The Most Rev. Tim Mansfield discusses the lives and views of five female theologians

Poetics of the Gnostic Myth Part II with Dr. Zlatko Plese17 Mar 201500:56:58

Dr. Zlatko Plese, Associate Professor at the University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill, takes us on an amazing journey through the Apocryphon of John.

For Notes and Slides visit: https://docsend.com/view/jtgew3u

Poetics of the Gnostic Myth Part I with Dr. Zlatko Plese17 Mar 201500:46:11

Dr. Zlatko Plese, Associate Professor at the University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill, takes us on an amazing journey through the Apocryphon of John.

For Notes and Slides visit: https://docsend.com/view/jtgew3u

 

The Anagogic Role of Sunthemata with Dr. Jeffrey Kupperman10 Mar 201501:14:36

Neoplatonism and Liturgy with Dr. Jeffrey Kupperman  

See http://www.academia.edu/7147306/The_Anagogic_Role_of_Sunthemata_in_the_Sacramental_Liturgy_of_Pseudo-Dionysius

Alchemical Symbolism Part II with Dr. Tim Deschaines02 Mar 201500:26:38

See http://johannite.org/texts/alchemical.pdf for slides and notes. 

Alchemical Symbolism Part I with Dr. Tim Deschaines24 Feb 201500:47:22

See http://johannite.org/texts/alchemical.pdf for slides and notes. 

Dwelling in the Household of God with Bishop Tim Mansfield Part III16 Feb 201500:25:26

Final Part- Bishop Tim Mansfield discusses the Johannine Ecclesiology of Mary Coloe- an unofficial Part II to the Patriarch's Johannite Tradition talk. 

Dwelling in the Household of God with Bishop Tim Mansfield Part II12 Feb 201500:40:17

Bishop Tim Mansfield discusses the Johannine Ecclesiology of Mary Coloe- an unofficial Part II to the Patriarch's Johannite Tradition talk. 

Dwelling in the Household of God with Bishop Tim Mansfield Part I04 Feb 201500:40:08

Bishop Tim Mansfield discusses the Johannine Ecclesiology of Mary Coloe- an unofficial Part II to the Patriarch's Johannite Tradition talk. 

Sophia with the Most Rev. Dr. William Behun04 Oct 202300:30:41

The Primate of the United States, Most Rev. Dr William Behun, takes us through an introductory look at the figure of Sophia.

Gioacchino da Fiore with Dr William Behun Part II27 Jan 201500:17:36

Dr. William Behun explores the life and theology of the mystic Gioacchino da Fiore, better known as Joachim of Fiore

 

Gioacchino da Fiore with Dr William Behun Part I22 Jan 201500:59:43

Dr. William Behun explores the life and theology of the mystic Gioacchino da Fiore, better known as Joachim of Fiore

The Gospel of Mary with Dr. Birger Pearson13 Jan 201500:32:31

Dr. Birger Pearson discusses the Gospel of Mary from the Nag Hammadi Library

The Apocryphon of John (Sethian Gnosticism Part II) with Dr. Birger Pearson08 Jan 201501:06:04

Dr. Birger Pearson takes us through the Apocryphon of John, from Conclave 2011. 

Sethian Gnosticism Part I with Dr. Birger Pearson01 Jan 201500:59:35

The eminent Dr. Birger Pearson speaks on Sethian Gnosticism and the Apocryphon of John in this two part presentation. 

The Secret Tradition in the Coptic Orthodox Church with Fr Greg Tillett25 Dec 201401:04:53

Fr Greg Tillett of the Coptic Orthodox Church discusses the secret tradition in the Coptic Church.

The Levitikon Part II with Fr. Donald Donato02 Dec 201400:53:34

Fr. Donald Donato discusses the history of the Levitikon, touching on Bernard-Raymond Fabre-Palaprat, L'Eglise Johannite des Chretiens Primitifs (Eglise du Christ), the French Revolution and of course, the Apostolic Johannite Church

The Levitikon Part I with Fr. Donald Donato27 Nov 201400:42:06

Fr. Donald Donato discusses the history of the Levitikon, touching on Bernard-Raymond Fabre-Palaprat, L'Eglise Johannite des Chretiens Primitifs (Eglise du Christ), the French Revolution and of course, the Apostolic Johannite Church

Inner Christianity with Richard Smoley: Part II25 Nov 201400:59:25

 Richard Smoley discusses Esoteric Christianity at the Apostolic Johannite Church's 2013 Conclave in Chicago, Illinois

Inner Christianity with Richard Smoley: Part I20 Nov 201400:57:59

Richard Smoley discusses Esoteric Christianity at the Apostolic Johannite Church's 2013 Conclave in Chicago, Illinois

Hermetic Spirituality with Dr. M. David Litwa21 Aug 202301:31:11

Dr. M. David Litwa explores what Hermetic Spirituality can be in the present day by looking at its historic principles.

Jakob Böhme with Dr. William Behun14 Nov 201400:59:50

His Grace the Primate of the United States for the Apostolic Johannite Church delivers a talk on Jakob Böhme for the Conclave of the Apostolic Johannite Church in Essex, MA- May 2009

Lectio Divina with the Most Rev. Timothy Mansfield14 Nov 201401:08:42

Bishop Tim Mansfield takes us through individual and group practice of Lectio Divina from Conclave 2010

Tasting the Divine: the Gnosis of the Mass Part I with Fr. Donald Donato14 Nov 201400:20:23

Fr. Donald Donato, of St Sarah's Parish takes us through the first part of a multi-part series on the Mass.

Tasting the Divine: the Gnosis of the Mass Part II with Fr. Donald Donato14 Nov 201400:42:57

Fr. Donald Donato, of St Sarah's Parish takes us through the second part of a series on the Mass.

The Johannite Tradition with the Most Rev. Shaun McCann14 Nov 201401:20:45

The Patriarch of the Apostolic Johannite Church talks about the Community of the Beloved Disciple and the early Johannite Tradition, opening with the story of his journey to the AJC

The Johannite Tradition with the Most Rev. Shaun McCann13 Nov 201401:20:45

The Patriarch of the Apostolic Johannite Church talks about the Community of the Beloved Disciple and the early Johannite Tradition, opening with the story of his journey to the AJC

The Gnostic Restoration of Jules Doinel Part I with Dr. William Behun13 Nov 201401:00:09

His Grace, the Primate of the United States, Dr. William Behun, discusses the Gnostic Restoration of Jules Doinel at Conclave 2011. 

Gnosticism: Ancient and Modern with Dr. William Behun13 Nov 201401:01:13

Dr. William Behun, Primate of the United States on Ancient and Modern Gnosticism and how the AJC connects with Classical Gnosticism.

The Gnostic Restoration of Jules Doinel Part II with Dr. William Behun13 Nov 201400:48:32

His Grace, the Primate of the United States, Dr. William Behun, discusses the Gnostic Restoration of Jules Doinel at Conclave 2011.

The Meaning of the Occult with Dr. Glen Fairen28 Jun 202301:06:34
Dr. Glen Fairen takes us through a look at the occult, its evolution and meaning in the modern day.
The Gnosticism of Philip K. Dick with Bishop Scott Rassbach24 May 202301:11:15

The Most Rev. Scott Rassbach takes us through a discussion of the Gnostic ideas of the writer Philip K. Dick.

Liturgical Arts in Ceremonial Magic with Rev. Bryan R Garner25 Apr 202301:21:39

The Rev. Bryan Garner (Frater Ashen Chassan) takes us through a deep dive into the overlap between medieval liturgy and the Grimoire tradition.

Q and A 2021 with the Hierarchy14 Mar 202301:42:53

Q and A with the Bishops of the Apostolic Johannite Church during Conclave 2021 including back and forth with clergy and laity

Why Gnosticism Now?: Myth in the Age of Scientism with Dr. William Behun06 Dec 202201:12:41

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.

John the Baptist and the Mandaeans with Dr. James McGrath17 Oct 202201:20:41

Dr. McGrath takes us through an examination of John the Baptist, the Mandaeans, and their Gnostic legacy

The Return of the Divine Feminine with Deacon Jonathan Stewart11 Aug 202201:06:52

Deacon Jonathan Stewart takes us through 10 events in the modern era which returned the figures of the Divine Feminine to centre stage.

In the Image of God: Creation of the Psychic body in the Apocryphon of John with Joanne Leone02 Jul 202401:20:09

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

Knowing Better and Doing Better: Spiritual Community and Preventing Cult Formation with Rev. Angie Wisk-Nowell07 Jun 202201:05:29

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. 

Constant Chevillon: Modern Martyr with Dr. William Behun22 Mar 202201:05:41

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.

Gnosticism and Narrative with Jason Mehmel17 Feb 202200:44:43

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.

A Deeper Gnosis: An Integral approach to Gnosticism with Bishop Tim Mansfield24 Nov 202101:19:33

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

Spiritual Direction with Rev. Rick Beck10 Sep 202101:17:58

Spiritual director and Moravian Pastor, The Rev. Rick Beck, joins us to discuss the history and practice of the art of Spiritual Direction.

White Bird, Black Serpent, Red Book: The Gnostic Roots of Jungian Psychology with Dr. Stuart Douglas13 Jul 202101:43:31

Dr. Stuart Douglas takes us through an examination of Jungian Psychology and where it was influenced by Gnosticism. Slides available at https://docsend.com/view/4ex4pje3rht3szbb

The Sacrament of Matrimony with Dr. William Behun18 May 202100:48:25

The Primate of the United States discusses the history of the Sacrament of Matrimony and how the Rite is seen and used in the Apostolic Johannite Church

The Gospel of Mary and the Divine Feminine with Rev. Mr. Clark Aitkins16 Feb 202100:45:41

The Rev. Mr. Clark Aitkins takes us through an exploration of the images of the Divine Feminine in the text of the Gospel of Mary.

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