The Lectern

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.