Oct 28, 20261h 3m
Most Reverend Brendan Humberdross, Bishop of Queensland for the Apostolic Johannite Church, discusses both the nature of initiation and rites of initiation within the ancient and modern Gnostic tradition and a Gnostic...
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The Lectern
Hosted by The Apostolic Johannite Church · religion · EN
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Talks and lectures from the clergy, laity and guests of the Apostolic Johannite Church.
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Who hosts The Lectern?
The Lectern is hosted by The Apostolic Johannite Church. The show has published 150 episodes to date.
What has The Lectern covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Rites of Initiation with the Most Reverend Brendan Humberdross" (28 October 2026, 63 minutes), "Gnosticism as Art, Gnostics as Artists with Jason Mehmel" (2 September 2026, 76 minutes), and "Sophia, Mary and the Shekhinah: Reflections on the Medieval Gnostic Feminine with Dr. Justin Sledge" (22 July 2026, 83 minutes).
How often does The Lectern publish?
The Lectern publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 75 minutes across 150 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Lectern?
Booking probability for The Lectern is 44%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Lectern requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Lectern's contact route on record: verified email.
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The Apostolic Johannite Church hosts The Lectern, a religion podcast with 150 episodes published.
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- Sep 2, 20261h 16m
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.
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Sophia, Mary and the Shekhinah: Reflections on the Medieval Gnostic Feminine with Dr. Justin Sledge
Jul 22, 20261h 23mIn 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...
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Beauty, Charity, Subtlety- Joséphin Péladan’s Way of Mystical Aestheticism with Dr. Sasha Chaitow
Jun 26, 20261h 13mDr. 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.
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Stoicism for Gnostics with Jason Mehmel
Jun 3, 20261h 21mJason 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.
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Ora et Labora: The History and Practice of Religious Life with the Most Rev. Brenden Humberdross
Apr 13, 20261h 33mFr. Brenden Humberdross, now Bishop Humberdross, takes us through a history of religious life and religious Orders in the West.
- Mar 4, 20261h 13m
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.
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The Apostle Vanishes: Junia and the Reception History of Romans 16:7 with Bridget Jeffries
Feb 10, 20261h 28mBridget Jack Jeffries takes us through a look at the reception history of Romans 16:7 and the figure of Saint Junia.
- Dec 11, 20251h 7m
The Question and Answer session of Conclave 2023
- Oct 27, 20251h 13m
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.
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The Sacred Cycle: An Introduction to the Liturgical Year with the Most Rev. Dr. William Behun
Sep 9, 20251h 14mThe Primate of the United States, Dr. William Behun, takes us through an introduction to the Liturgical year in this presentation from Conclave 2023
- Aug 6, 20251h 13m
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...
- Jul 2, 202556 min
Bishop Brenden Humberdross looks at the early development and devotions of the emergent cult of the saints in early Christianity.
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Saint Expedite with Rev. Jonathan Stewart
Jun 4, 20251h 9mRev. 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.
- Apr 17, 20251h 15m
The Rev. Fr. John DiGilio takes us through the life, ideas and legacy of Joachim of Fiore.
- Mar 19, 20251h 10m
The newly consecrated Bishop of Queensland, Most Rev. Brenden. Humberdross, looks at the history of Holy Orders and Ordination in Gnosticism.
- Mar 7, 20251h 2m
Rev. Angie takes us through the history of women's ordination through the lens of early Christianity and the Medieval West.
- Feb 6, 202554 min
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
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Unity (in) Duality: Gnosis in Zoroastrianism, Manichaeism, and Ilm-e-Khshnoom with Dr. William Behun
Dec 10, 20241h 48mThe 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...
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When you can't see the magic - Aphantasia and the Spiritual Path with Most Rev Brenden Humberdross
Nov 6, 20241h 29mBishop Brenden Humberdross explores the experience of Aphantasia and its impact on spiritual and esoteric practice as well as the history of its study
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