Talk Gnosis
We talk about Gnosticism, esoteric religion, the occult, and more each week.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Episodes
- 302
- Years Active
- 2014 - 2025
Gospel Thrillers w/Dr. Andrew Jacobs
We sit down with Dr. Andrew Jacobs, scholar of early Christianity and advisor/lecturer at the University of Virginia, to explore his book, “Gospel Thrillers: Conspiracy Fiction and the Vulnerable Bib…
Tue 16 Sep 2025
Why Movies, Why Theory, Why Gnosis w/Todd McGowan & Ryan Engley
In this episode of Talk Gnosis, we welcome Why Theory’s Todd McGowan and Ryan Engley to read pop culture with a critical eye. We dig into how psychoanalysis and continental philosophy can change the …
Sat 23 Aug 2025
Generative Glamour: Risks of Esoteric AI w/Damien P Williams
Professor Damien P Williams was kind enough to spend time with us discussing generative technology such as LLMs like ChatGPT, and visual generators. He explains clearly at a technical level how these…
Fri 15 Aug 2025
The Initiation of Gnosis with Ike Baker
Ike Baker—writer, esoteric thinker, and creator of the Arcanum podcast—joins us for a cosmos-ranging conversation on his work, modern Gnosticism, Platonism, initiation, and much more.
Tune in to dis…
Tue 29 Jul 2025
Exploring Modern Gnositicism (Mapping Gnosticism Series)
In this episode, as part of our “Mapping Gnosticism” series, Deacon Jon and Jason analyze the results of a survey we created to understand how people are engaging with Gnostic ideas today. We distrib…
Fri 11 Jul 2025
Understanding Mysticism: A Practical Framework for When Your Reality Shatters w. Dr. Mike Sosteric
Have you ever wondered about the nature of mystical experiences? We often hear stories of blissful, heavenly visions, but what if a spiritual awakening was terrifying? Our guest this week is Dr. Mich…
Thu 26 Jun 2025
The Ways of Paradise: The Allure of the Lost Text w/Saskia Vogel
Deacon Jon hosts Saskia Vogel, the translator of Peter Cornell’s “The Ways of Paradise,” a uniquely conceived novel presented as research notes to a lost, imaginary manuscript.
The book’s premise is…
Thu 12 Jun 2025
What Is Gnosis?!?
What is Gnosis?! We don’t have THE answer but we have ANSWERS…many of them! In this Mapping Gnosticism installment, Jason and Deacon Jon wander into the labyrinthe of the complex and transformative n…
Sun 01 Jun 2025
Talk Gnosis: AI, Computer Gods, AI Cults, & Gnosticism
Warning: This episode contains multiple info-hazards!
Talk Gnosis explores the surprising and horrifing intersection of modern tech culture, artificial intelligence, and ancient gnostic concepts. Ho…
Thu 15 May 2025
Don’t Miss Conclave 2025: May 8-13
ConclaveThe Apostolic Johannite Church is proud to present the twenty-fifth annual AJC Conclave – May 8th – 13th, 2025 – Hybrid – Online and Atlanta, GA Coming out of the pandemic, and in a first…
Wed 07 May 2025
Office of the Holy Spirit + Martinez de Pasqually w/ M.R. Osborn
M.R. Osborn has a new essential book so we just had to get into it with him. Delve into the rich spiritual tradition of the “Office of the Holy Spirit” and its connection to the enigmatic 18th-centur…
Mon 24 Mar 2025
Spiritual Transformation, Hermetic Alchemy, & Marco Daffi w/David Pantano
David Pantano discusses his book “Alchemical Hermeticism: The Secret Teachings of Marco Daffi” with Talk Gnosis. Daffi, born as Baron Ricciardo Ricciardelli in 1900 in Naples, developed a profound sy…
Wed 12 Mar 2025
The Surprising Spirituality of the Nag Hammadi Texts w/Dr. Shirley Paulson
Talk Gnosis welcomes back Dr. Shirley Paulson to discuss her new FREE course on the Nag Hammadi and related texts. Dive into how these texts portray Jesus as a teacher and healer rather than a sacrif…
Wed 26 Feb 2025
Kabbalah & Sex Magic w/Dr. Marla Segol
We’re pretty sure this is our first show where the topic of God’s penis comes up a number of times! Talk Gnosis dives deep into the intersection of Jewish mysticism and sacred sexuality with Dr. Marl…
Sat 22 Feb 2025
Talk Gnosis: Mapping Gnosticism
We’re starting an exciting new series here on Talk Gnosis: We’re now going to have regular episodes where Jason and Jon dive deep into what it means to engage with Gnosticism. There will be researche…
Sat 08 Feb 2025
Paradise Lost & Gnosticism w/Dr. Paul Robertson
Paradise Lost and Paradise Regained are pivotal pieces of English literature…and they’re Gnostic?! Yes, claims Dr. Paul Robertson in his paper with Gabrielle Scott titled “Gnostic Thought in Milton’s…
Fri 24 Jan 2025
The Gnostic Christmas Special THEY Don’t Want You to Hear
In our special Talk Gnosis Christmas Special for 2024, our panel of superstars Nic Laccetti, Joanne Leone, and hosts Jason and Jon tackle Christmas through a uniquely Gnostic perspective, uncovering …
Tue 24 Dec 2024
Mother Mary’s Secret Life + Teachings w/ Marguerite Mary Rigoglioso
Marguerite Rigoglioso, scholar, spiritual teacher, and author, guests on Talk Gnosis to take us into the life and spiritual significance of Mother Mary. Marguerite shares insights from her new book, …
Wed 18 Dec 2024
Hidden Gods: Meaning, Lacan, & Gnosticism
It’s our fav returning guest….Deacon Jon. Plus, Jason has guest host Nic Laccetti back to grill this guy. Jon shares insights from his recent academic paper exploring the intersections between ancien…
Sat 07 Dec 2024
Mage + Gnosticism w/ Mage the Podcast
Talk Gnosis interviews Terry Robinson and Puka from the Mage podcast about their recent episode exploring Gnosticism through the lens of the role-playing game Mage: The Ascension. The discussion goes…
Thu 21 Nov 2024
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