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Gnosticism as Art, Gnostics as Artists with Jason Mehmel

2026/09/02

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.

Sophia, Mary and the Shekhinah: Reflections on the Medieval Gnostic Feminine with Dr. Justin Sledge

2026/07/22

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.

Beauty, Charity, Subtlety- Joséphin Péladan’s Way of Mystical Aestheticism with Dr. Sasha Chaitow

2026/06/26

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.

Stoicism for Gnostics with Jason Mehmel

2026/06/03

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.

Ora et Labora: The History and Practice of Religious Life with the Most Rev. Brenden Humberdross

2026/04/13

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

The Gnostic Restoration with Rev. Dr. Siobhan Houston.

2026/03/04

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.

The Apostle Vanishes: Junia and the Reception History of Romans 16:7 with Bridget Jeffries

2026/02/10

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

Q and A 2023 with the Hierarchy of the Apostolic Johannite Church

2025/12/11

The Question and Answer session of Conclave 2023

Daimon Love: Plato’s Symposium and Intercession with Dr. William Behun

2025/10/27

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 Sacred Cycle: An Introduction to the Liturgical Year with the Most Rev. Dr. William Behun

2025/09/09

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

Mysticism as Magical Narrative with Carl McColman

2025/08/06

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

Cult of the Saints with Most Rev Brenden Humberdross

2025/07/02

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

Saint Expedite with Rev. Jonathan Stewart

2025/06/04

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.

Echoes of the Apocalypse: St. Joachim of Fiore with Rev. Father John DiGilio

2025/04/17

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

Holy Orders in Gnosticism with Most Rev. Brenden Humberdross

2025/03/19

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