The Lectern

By The Apostolic Johannite Church

Religion & Spirituality

What's The Lectern about?

Talks and lectures from the clergy, laity and guests of the Apostolic Johannite Church.

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Lectern episodes:

04.03.2024
Christ versus Jesus with the Rev. Mother Angie Wisk-Nowell
Rev. Mother Angie takes us through a look at the theology and Christology of Bernadette Roberts, examining the question of the difference between Christ and Jesus and its import for modern Gnostics
02.27.2024
Saint John of the Cross with Dr. William Behun
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.
02.01.2024
Brigid of Ireland with Eimear Burke
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
12.12.2023
The Medium of the Gnostic Message with Most Rev. Scott Rassbach
Most Rev. Scott Rassbach takes a look at Gnosticism and the Gnostic message through the lens and work of Marshall McLuhan and media theory.
10.19.2023
The Divine Feminine in Sethian Gnosticism with Joanne Leone
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...
10.04.2023
Sophia with the Most Rev. Dr. William Behun
The Primate of the United States, Most Rev. Dr William Behun, takes us through an introductory look at the figure of Sophia.
08.21.2023
Hermetic Spirituality with Dr. M. David Litwa
Dr. M. David Litwa explores what Hermetic Spirituality can be in the present day by looking at its historic principles.
06.28.2023
The Meaning of the Occult with Dr. Glen Fairen
Dr. Glen Fairen takes us through a look at the occult, its evolution and meaning in the modern day.
05.24.2023
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.
04.25.2023
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.
03.14.2023
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
12.06.2022
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.
10.17.2022
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
08.11.2022
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.
06.07.2022
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.
03.22.2022
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.
02.17.2022
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.
11.24.2021
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
11.23.2021
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
09.10.2021
Spiritual Direction with Rev. Rick Beck
Spiritual director and Moravian Pastor, The Rev. Rick Beck, joins us to discuss the history and practice of the art of Spiritual Direction.
09.09.2021
Spiritual Direction with Rev. Rick Beck
Spiritual director and Moravian Pastor, The Rev. Rick Beck, joins us to discuss the history and practice of the art of Spiritual Direction.
07.13.2021
White Bird, Black Serpent, Red Book: The Gnostic Roots of Jungian Psychology with Dr. Stuart Douglas
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
07.12.2021
White Bird, Black Serpent, Red Book: The Gnostic Roots of Jungian Psychology with Dr. Stuart Douglas
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
05.18.2021
The Sacrament of Matrimony with Dr. William Behun
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
02.16.2021
The Gospel of Mary and the Divine Feminine with Rev. Mr. Clark Aitkins
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.
11.18.2020
Centering Prayer for Gnostics with Bishop Tim Mansfield
The Bishop of New South Wales takes a look at the practice of Centering Prayer through the lens of being Gnostic. From Conclave 2019 in Montreal, Quebec
09.15.2020
Q and A on Gnosis with the Bishops of the AJC
The Hierarchy of the Apostolic Johannite Church answers questions on Gnosis and Theosis in between sessions at Conclave 2019 in Montreal, Quebec.
06.25.2020
Part III - Johannite Tradition III: The Primitive Church in the Modern Age with Most Rev Shaun McCann
The Most Rev. Shaun McCann takes us through a survey of the background, structure, beliefs and ritual of Bernard-Raymond Fabre-Palaprat's Johannite Church of Primitive Christians, more properly known as the Primitive Church, and its partner organization- l'Ordre du Temple. Slides...
06.24.2020
Part I - Johannite Tradition III: The Primitive Church in the Modern Age with Most Rev. Shaun McCann
The Most Rev. Shaun McCann takes us through a survey of the background, structure, beliefs and ritual of Bernard-Raymond Fabre-Palaprat's Johannite Church of Primitive Christians, more properly known as the Primitive Church, and its partner organization- l'Ordre du Temple. Slides...
06.24.2020
Part III - Johannite Tradition III: The Primitive Church in the Modern Age with Most Rev. Shaun McCann
The Most Rev. Shaun McCann takes us through a survey of the background, structure, beliefs and ritual of Bernard-Raymond Fabre-Palaprat's Johannite Church of Primitive Christians, more properly known as the Primitive Church, and its partner organization- l'Ordre du Temple. Slides...
06.24.2020
Part II - Johannite Tradition III: The Primitive Church in the Modern Age with Most Rev. Shaun McCann
The Most Rev. Shaun McCann takes us through a survey of the background, structure, beliefs and ritual of Bernard-Raymond Fabre-Palaprat's Johannite Church of Primitive Christians, more properly known as the Primitive Church, and its partner organization- l'Ordre du Temple. Slides...
05.28.2020
The Gnosis of Art with Jason Mehmel
Long time AJC member and artist, Jason Mehmel (https://www.jasonmehmel.com) discusses the interaction between Gnosticism, Gnosis and Art.
04.20.2020
The Thunder, Perfect Mind with Dr. Celene Lillie
Dr. Celene Lillie takes us through an examination and exploration of the Thunder, Perfect Mind, at Conclave 2019.
03.27.2020
Office of the Hours: What, How and Why with Most Rev. Shaun McCann
The AJC recently released its Office of the Hours to the public- The Most Rev. Shaun McCann takes you through the What, How and Why of the Office of the Hours as a spiritual practice. To use the Office of...
03.05.2020
The Great Lady in Temple Theology with Bishop Tim Mansfield
The Bishop of New South Wales looks at the Divine Feminine in the Temple Theology of Margaret Barker.
01.15.2020
Death and the Afterlife with Dr. William Behun
The Primate of the United States discusses that most universal of human experiences - Death.
12.06.2019
The Divine Feminine in the Gospel of John with Dr. David Goodin
Dr. David Goodin of McGill University lifts the veil on the Gospel of John to show where the Divine Feminine appears. Slides available at https://docsend.com/view/2ufiepu
11.05.2019
Gnostic Visionary Ascent: Anti Astrology and the Beginning of Gnosis with Very Rev. Tony Silvia
The Very Rev. Fr Tony Silvia takes us through the cosmology of the Apocryphon of John and discusses the concept and practice of Gnostic Ascent, in this lecture from Conclave 2019.
09.09.2019
Amor vs Roma: Josephin Peladan on the Secret Tradition with Nicholas Laccetti
Nicholas Laccetti, author of The Inner Church is the Hope of the World, takes us through a look at the beliefs, symbolism and practice of artist and mage, Josephin Peladan
08.07.2019
How to interpret the Gospel of Thomas with Dr. Andre Gagne
Dr. Andre Gagne takes us through a look at the history, text and interpretation of the Gospel of Thomas, providing insight into how to navigate and interpret this most famous of the Nag Hammadi texts.
07.04.2019
Rituals of Warding with Msgr. Scott Rassbach
Msgr Scott Rassbach, priest and ceremonial magician, takes us through some basic theory and practice around rituals of warding, from Conclave 2018 in Portland
06.10.2019
The Shem Ha Mephorash with Fr. Joseph Wolf
Fr. Joseph Wolf, EG, Author of Angels at Your Doorstep and the Illuminated Circle, takes us through his history and practice of working with the Shem Ha-Memphorash in the Western Esoteric Tradition.
05.23.2019
The Sacrament of Confirmation with Dr. William Behun
The Primate of the United States takes us through a look at the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Apostolic Johannite Church and the history of Christianity - from Conclave 2018.
03.11.2019
The Cathars with Stephen O'Shea
On March 16th, 2019, we will mark 775 years since the Fall of Montsegur. Listen and watch Stephen O'Shea, author of The Perfect Heresy and The Friar of Carcassonne, as he takes us through the life and death of the...
02.19.2019
The Demiurge in the Gospel of John with Subdeacon Jonathan Stewart
The Rev. Subdeacon Jonathan Stewart explores research around whether or not the Demiurge is found referenced in the Gospel of John
12.13.2018
Isis and Sophia with M. Isidora Forrest
Priestess of Isis and Author, M. Isidora Forrest takes us through an exploration of the scriptures, imagery and roles associated with the figures of both Isis and Sophia through religious history and practice
10.16.2018
Gnosticism in the Far East with Deacon Jason Campbell
Deacon Jason Campbell of Rose Cross Community in Portland, Ore, looks at Gnostic, Heterodox and Nestorian Churches in the Far East as well as interaction between Christianity and Buddhism. Slides can be found here- https://docsend.com/view/n4benwt
08.17.2018
Magic and the Liturgy with Dr. William Behun
The Primate of the United States discusses the Liturgy as a magical and esoteric practice, as well as the elements of the Liturgy common to magical and esoteric practice
08.16.2018
Magic and the Liturgy with Dr. William Behun
The Primate of the United States discusses the Liturgy as a magical and esoteric practice, as well as the elements of the Liturgy common to magical and esoteric practice
06.26.2018
Divine Guidance and Divination with Msgr Scott Rassbach
Monsignor Scott Rassbach looks at the practice of Divination, and more specifically, Cleromancy

What's The Lectern about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Lectern episodes:

Christ versus Jesus with the Rev. Mother Angie Wisk-Nowell

Saint John of the Cross with Dr. William Behun

Brigid of Ireland with Eimear Burke

The Medium of the Gnostic Message with Most Rev. Scott Rassbach

The Divine Feminine in Sethian Gnosticism with Joanne Leone

Sophia with the Most Rev. Dr. William Behun

Hermetic Spirituality with Dr. M. David Litwa

The Meaning of the Occult with Dr. Glen Fairen

The Gnosticism of Philip K. Dick with Bishop Scott Rassbach

Liturgical Arts in Ceremonial Magic with Rev. Bryan R Garner

Q and A 2021 with the Hierarchy

Why Gnosticism Now?: Myth in the Age of Scientism with Dr. William Behun

John the Baptist and the Mandaeans with Dr. James McGrath

The Return of the Divine Feminine with Deacon Jonathan Stewart

Knowing Better and Doing Better: Spiritual Community and Preventing Cult Formation with Rev. Angie Wisk-Nowell

Constant Chevillon: Modern Martyr with Dr. William Behun

Gnosticism and Narrative with Jason Mehmel

A Deeper Gnosis: An Integral approach to Gnosticism with Bishop Tim Mansfield

A Deeper Gnosis: An Integral approach to Gnosticism with Bishop Tim Mansfield

Spiritual Direction with Rev. Rick Beck

Spiritual Direction with Rev. Rick Beck

White Bird, Black Serpent, Red Book: The Gnostic Roots of Jungian Psychology with Dr. Stuart Douglas

White Bird, Black Serpent, Red Book: The Gnostic Roots of Jungian Psychology with Dr. Stuart Douglas

The Sacrament of Matrimony with Dr. William Behun

The Gospel of Mary and the Divine Feminine with Rev. Mr. Clark Aitkins

Centering Prayer for Gnostics with Bishop Tim Mansfield

Q and A on Gnosis with the Bishops of the AJC

Part III - Johannite Tradition III: The Primitive Church in the Modern Age with Most Rev Shaun McCann

Part I - Johannite Tradition III: The Primitive Church in the Modern Age with Most Rev. Shaun McCann

Part III - Johannite Tradition III: The Primitive Church in the Modern Age with Most Rev. Shaun McCann

Part II - Johannite Tradition III: The Primitive Church in the Modern Age with Most Rev. Shaun McCann

The Gnosis of Art with Jason Mehmel

The Thunder, Perfect Mind with Dr. Celene Lillie

Office of the Hours: What, How and Why with Most Rev. Shaun McCann

The Great Lady in Temple Theology with Bishop Tim Mansfield

Death and the Afterlife with Dr. William Behun

The Divine Feminine in the Gospel of John with Dr. David Goodin

Gnostic Visionary Ascent: Anti Astrology and the Beginning of Gnosis with Very Rev. Tony Silvia

Amor vs Roma: Josephin Peladan on the Secret Tradition with Nicholas Laccetti

How to interpret the Gospel of Thomas with Dr. Andre Gagne

Rituals of Warding with Msgr. Scott Rassbach

The Shem Ha Mephorash with Fr. Joseph Wolf

The Sacrament of Confirmation with Dr. William Behun

The Cathars with Stephen O'Shea

The Demiurge in the Gospel of John with Subdeacon Jonathan Stewart

Isis and Sophia with M. Isidora Forrest

Gnosticism in the Far East with Deacon Jason Campbell

Magic and the Liturgy with Dr. William Behun

Magic and the Liturgy with Dr. William Behun

Divine Guidance and Divination with Msgr Scott Rassbach

Other shows like The Lectern: