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Most Reverend Brendan Humberdross, Bishop of Queensland for the Apostolic Johannite Church, discusses both the nature of initiation and rites of initiation within the ancient and modern Gnostic tradition and a Gnostic view on the Christian Sacraments

Long time AJC member and Talk Gnosis Co-Host, Jason Mehmel, explores Gnosticism, Gnostics and Gnosis in the context and frame of Art, Artists and the creative process.

In Sophia, Mary and the Shekhinah: Reflections on the Medieval Gnostic Feminine - Dr. Justin Sledge talks about the Divine Feminine obscured in the canonical bible, the rise of Marian devotion, and the response in medieval Judaism by way of the Kabbalah and the theology of the Shekhinah.

Dr. Sasha Chaitow, author of Son of Prometheus: The Life and Work of Josephin Peladan, takes us though the ideas, life, work and practice of Josephin Peladan, Sar Merodack, esotericist and artist.

Jason Mehmel discusses his personal integration of Stoic practice and philosophy with Gnosticism in this discussion recorded with the Parish of Saint Joseph of Arimathea in Calgary, AB.

Fr. Brenden Humberdross, now Bishop Humberdross, takes us through a history of religious life and religious Orders in the West.

The Rev. Dr. Siobhan Houston, Author of "Priests, Gnostics and Magicians: European Roots of Esoteric Independent Catholicism", takes us through a look at the Gnostic Restoration of Jules Doinel.

Bridget Jack Jeffries takes us through a look at the reception history of Romans 16:7 and the figure of Saint Junia.

The Question and Answer session of Conclave 2023

The Primate of the United States looks at the intercessory role of the Daimon in the context of Plato’s Symposium, Love as an intercessor between humanity and Divinity, and Christ as personification of this conduit. 

The Primate of the United States, Dr. William Behun, takes us through an introduction to the Liturgical year in this presentation from Conclave 2023

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

Bishop Brenden Humberdross looks at the early development and devotions of the emergent cult of the saints in early Christianity.

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.

The Rev. Fr. John DiGilio takes us through the life, ideas and legacy of Joachim of Fiore.

The newly consecrated Bishop of Queensland, Most Rev. Brenden. Humberdross, looks at the history of Holy Orders and Ordination in Gnosticism.

Rev. Angie takes us through the history of women's ordination through the lens of early Christianity and the Medieval West.

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

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.

Bishop Brenden Humberdross explores the experience of Aphantasia and its impact on spiritual and esoteric practice as well as the history of its study

Rev. Jonathan Stewart takes us through a look at the Chaldean Oracles, with help from special guest, Bishop Tim Mansfield

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

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

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.

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

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

The 2022 Q and A session from the AJC Conclave 2022

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

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.

For 2023’s Dr. Juliana Eimear Memorial Lecture- Eimear Burke, Chosen Chief of the Order of Bards Ovates and Druids, joins us to tell stories and legends about Brigid of Ireland, Pagan Goddess and Christian Saint

Most Rev. Scott Rassbach takes a look at Gnosticism and the Gnostic message through the lens and work of Marshall McLuhan and media theory.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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. 

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.

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.

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

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