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Cult of the Dead: A Brief History of Christianity w/ Dr. Kyle Smith

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10/30/23 • -1 min

Delve into our illuminating conversation with Dr. Kyle Smith, the author of the fascinating social history “Cult of the Dead:A Brief History of Christianity.” Dr. Smith discusses his research into how Christianity was profoundly shaped by the cult of martyrdom in its early centuries. He explains how the often gruesome stories of saints’ tortures and deaths reinforced Christian faith and bound believers together, and how martyrs’ relics and shrines continue to be venerated today. Kyle also unpacks how commemorating martyrdom through calendar feasts dedicated to saints’ deaths structured the passage of time itself for Christians. Get the book at: https://www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520345164/cult-of-the-dead [https://ia601805.us.archive.org/32/items/cultofthe-dead/CultoftheDead.mp3]

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Violence, Empire, & Healing: The Letter of Peter to Phillip w/ Dr. Shirley Paulson

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10/25/23 • -1 min

Join us as Dr. Shirley Paulson returns to dive deep into the riveting “Letter from Peter to Phillip,” shedding light on the resilience and strategies of early Christ followers in the face of violence and imperial oppression. This gem of a text, though brief and nestled in the treasures of the Nag Hammadi Library, stands outside the traditional Christian canon, yet it packs a punch with profound insights and transformative advice on healing from the shackles of empire. Explore the astonishing influence that narratives and mythos, often categorized as Gnostic, can have on our lives, offering insightful perspectives and paving the way toward personal strength in the face of suffering.Don’t miss out on exploring how the timeless wisdom enclosed in just a page or two resonates with our contemporary challenges, making the “Letter from Peter to Phillip” startlingly relevant to our current moment. Dr. Paulson, along with another renown scholar, Dr. Hal Taussig have an online course all bout “The Letter from Phillip to Peter” and we found it to be incredible, check it out at Healing Violence in the World: Letter of Peter to Philip Read “The Letter from Peter to Phillip” at http://www.gnosis.org/naghamm/letpet-meyer.html [https://ia601807.us.archive.org/16/items/letter-peter-phillip/Letter%20Peter%20Phillip.mp3]

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Contemplative Tarot w/ Britany Muller

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09/27/22 • -1 min

Divination, magic, and various forms of oogie-boogie are associated with Tarot, so it is really something a dedicated Christian could benefit from? Or for that matter, any serious mystic or devotee of any path? Or maybe these cards contain something powerful, something sacred....Brittany Muller comes on Talk Gnosis to talk Tarot and her new book The Contemplative Tarot: A Christian Guide to the cards and she reveals all! Get the book https://www.brittanymuller.com/the-book-1 Follow Brittany on social media under her handle “Blessed Vigil” [https://ia601505.us.archive.org/10/items/y-2-mate.is-tarot-ym-qywwr-ovtg-128k-1654350424986/Y2Mate.is%20-%20tarot-ymQYWwrOVtg-128k-1654350424986.mp3]

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The Gnostic “Book of Revelation”

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04/01/22 • -1 min

Do you feel like the world’s ending? Well, you might be right (this time) but for thousands of years people have seen THE END just around the corner and the canonical Book of Revelation from the Christian bible has inspired thousands of years of paranoia and division but also amazing art, literature, empowerment for the downtrodden, and spiritual speculation. Is it Gnostic? Could it be made Gnostic?

What’s up with this trippy book anyway? To talk about Revelation and Gnosticism a 5-headed beast rose from the waters consisting of the Talk Gnosis all stars: Clark Aitkins, Deacon Angie Wisk-Nowell, Nic Laccetti, Jason Memel, and Deacon Jon.

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Nonduality, Zen Gnosis, Unitarian Mysticism w/ Rev. James Ishmael Ford

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03/21/22 • -1 min

The Rev. James Ishmael Ford is an American Zen Buddhist priest, a Unitarian Universalist minister, writer, and a spiritual seeker who’s explored and been connected to the last 60 years or so of religious developments in the West. Our frank, funny, and enlightening (literally) conversation touches on everything to nonduality to the quirks of modern Gnosticism. Look, you don’t want to miss any of our shows but you’ll get a lot out of this one!

Check out James’ blog at https://www.patheos.com/blogs/monkeymind/

Get his books at https://wisdomexperience.org/content-author/james-ishmael-ford/

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Voudon Gnosticism w/ Frater Vameri

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06/15/24 • -1 min

In this Talk Gnosis we find out all about one of the most unique and wild spiritual systems in the world: Voudon Gnosticism. Frater Vameri has a new book all about it and is our guide to the syncretic magical system that’s inspired by a range of influences like Haitian Vodou, Gnosticism, Kabbala, and other esoteric traditions....as well as insights and teachings from the spirits themselves. The book meticulously details the practices of Voudon Gnosticism, guiding readers on how to communicate with the Lwas (spirits) and foster relationships with them. Vameri also traces the rich history of this tradition, highlighting influential figures such as Martinez de Pasqually, Lucien François Jean-Maine, and Michael Bertiaux. Through this work, Frater Vameri also empowers readers to construct their own magical universe, guided by the revelations of the Lwas. Get the book at: https://www.innertraditions.com/books/voudon-gnosticism Get more Frater Vameri at: https://www.eduardoregis.com/ [https://ia802701.us.archive.org/5/items/gnostic-voudon-audio/gnostic%20voudon%20audio.mp3]

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William Blake’s Spiritual Alchemy w/M.R. Osborne

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10/12/24 • -1 min

M.R. Osborne is back to talk about his book (it’s our fav one yet) “The Alchemy of William Blake: The Three Principles of the Divine Essence in an Allegory of the Spiritual Condition of Man,” which goes deep into the esoteric world of William Blake’s art and philosophy. Osborne meticulously breaks down Blake’s 1811 painting “An Allegory of the Spiritual Condition of Man,” revealing the intricate alchemical symbolism and spiritual messages hidden within. We explore how Blake’s unique vision was influenced by various esoteric traditions, including the work of Jacob Boehme, while still maintaining his singular perspective. The interview offers insights into Blake’s unconventional views on good and evil, his concept of spiritual evolution, and the role of imagination in his religious and philosophical beliefs. Osborne expertly connects Blake’s artistic and spiritual ideas to his political stance, highlighting how Blake’s mysticism informed his critique of societal norms and institutions. Get a rare glimpse into the mind of one of history’s most enigmatic artists and thinkers, making it a must-watch for anyone interested in art, spirituality, or the intersection of creativity and philosophy. Here’s a link to the Blake painting we discuss, The Allegory of the Spiritual Condition of Man: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cd/William_Blake_%281757-1827%29_-_An_Allegory_of_the_Spiritual_Condition_of_Man_-_PD.27-1949_-_Fitzwilliam_Museum.jpg Buy the book: https://rosecirclebooks.com/published-books/ [https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1933603259-jonathan-stewart-570041071-talk-gnosis-william-blakes-spiritual-alchemy-w-mr-osborne-1.mp3]

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An Intro to Jung w/Dr. Florian Kleinau

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07/09/24 • -1 min

Finally! Talk Gnosis is hype to present to you our first proper show on the thought of Dr. Carl Gustav Jung. Dr. Florian Kleinau comes on the show to provide a comprehensive overview of Jung’s key psychological concepts. Florian expertly explains Jung’s ideas on the collective unconscious, archetypes, the shadow, and the process of individuation. We go through common misconceptions about Jung’s work and highlights its continued relevance in modern psychology, society, and religion. We go through Jung’s fascination with alchemy as a metaphor for psychological transformation, and explores how his theories relate to contemporary issues like ecological and humanitarian crises. We lightly touch on Jung’s relationship to Gnosticism and Daoism but those are topics to go deep with on future shows. This interview offers valuable insights for both newcomers to Jung’s ideas and those looking to deepen their understanding of his analytical psychology. Check out Florian’s YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@DrFlorianKleinau Get Florian’s books at https://www.kleinau-publications.com/books Take his course on Jung at GCAS.ie [https://ia800600.us.archive.org/3/items/final-jung-audio/final%20jung%20audio.mp3]

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Hickory Dickory Dock…

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07/12/14 • -1 min

Tonight we are joined by Rev. Shawna R. B. Atteberry to discuss some of the reasons why many women are disillusioned by mainstream religion, and why they are leaving for alternative faiths.

https://archive.org/download/TGADEP017/TGAD%20EP%20017.mp3

You Just Can’t Eff It

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07/12/14 • -1 min

In this episode the Talk Gnosis crew is joined by Deacon John DiGilio of the AJC to talk about the Gospel of Thomas logion 13.

https://archive.org/download/TGADEP016/TGAD%20EP%20016.mp3

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Talk Gnosis currently has 284 episodes available.

What topics does Talk Gnosis cover?

The podcast is about Gnostic, Occult, Religion & Spirituality, Podcasts, Esoteric, Mystical and Christian.

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The episode title 'Talking to a Gnostic: Jonathan Stewart' is the most popular.

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Episodes of Talk Gnosis are typically released every 7 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of Talk Gnosis?

The first episode of Talk Gnosis was released on Mar 21, 2014.

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