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John Munter on Hidden meanings and structure in the Gospel of Thomas
September 03, 2018 13:34 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBScholars generally argue that the Gospel of Thomas is a loose collection of saying, a kinda “great hits” of early Christianity. Instead, what if this text was a coherent and a graduate mystery school course on attaining the higher self. We explore this argument, including other Gnostic Gospels that tie into a parallel stream of ancient secrets, including Dialogue with Savior, the First Apocalypse of James, and the Gospel of Philip. All these ideas point to the possibility Jesus survived the ...
Steve Dee on Gnosticism, Heresy, and Chaos Magic in the Digital Age
August 23, 2018 11:38 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBAre Left-Hand Path traditions amplified or constrained in the online universes? Is Gnosis more available in a digital time of fluid identities or harder to attain in cyberlands of mob censorship? We take an in-depth exploration of these and other modern issues — including the whitewashing of past controversial figures, nonphysical esoteric communities, and the relevance of meme magic. In the end, spiritual liberation lies in questing back in history to encounter forgotten gods, forbidden fig...
Matthew Dillon on Modern Gnostic Cults and Figures
August 14, 2018 22:53 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBWe explore the modern manifestations of Gnosticism on today’s culture. This includes such mercurial figures as David Icke, John Lamb Lash, and more, as well as fiery artists like Philip K. Dick, Grant Morrison, and more. This investigation leads us to deeply understanding our present times of paranoia, conspiracy theory, and polarization – a prediction and promise of the ancient Gnostics. We also get acquainted with the latest Gnostic scholarship — from the Nag Hammadi library to Mary Magdal...
Robert Conner on The Resurrection as Ghost Story & Ancient Necromancy
August 05, 2018 14:24 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBCould the folklore of ancient ghost stories be the basis for the resurrection accounts of the New Testament? This intriguing idea takes us into the heart of the magical folklore and necromantic practices of ancient Jews, Christians, and Pagans. From archeological evidence to the latest scholarship, we encounter a Greco-Roman world where the lines between the material and spiritual were very blurred — and this includes Paul’s Christ who might have been a supreme specter. Astral Guest — Robe...
Stephen Flowers on The Left-Hand Path & the Brotherhood of Saturn
July 27, 2018 14:50 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBWe quest for a profound understanding of the Left-Hand Path — from the ancient Gnostics to today’s Temple of Set. What accurately defines this Promethean ideology? What is being Luciferian in reality? Our exploration also focuses on an overlooked but influential secret society that draws directly from Classic Gnosticism: The Fraternitas Saturni (Brotherhood of Saturn). In the end, we contend that a lack of Left-Hand Path spirituality is what is dooming modern culture – and how to gain that p...
Robert Price on The Gospel of Thomas
July 18, 2018 14:07 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBWe thoroughly explore the origins, history, and doctrines of the Gospel of Thomas. This includes deciphering many of the sayings with the latest scholarship and theological insights. Is the Gospel of Thomas Gnostic? Did Eastern faiths like Buddhism and Hinduism influence its message? Can this text be relevant to today’s modern issues? Beyond the electrifying ideas of our guest, we provide a profound bonus from a hitherto unpublished interview with the late and great Acharya S on Christianity...
Scott and Chris Smith on Gnosticism, God & the Meaning of Life
July 10, 2018 15:35 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBWe provide an edgy and soul-provoking group discussion on several deep topics – relating them to the Gnostic worldview. What are the origins of life and what is the nature of the various divine entities? Is there such a thing as free will? Our dialogue also includes the notions of consciousness, the failure of scientism, and the Archons (as our alien overlords). Lastly, we speculate on the solutions to smashing the Black Iron Prison and renewing the human mind. Astral Guests — Christian Sm...
Eric Wilson on Gnostic Literature, Cosmic Depression & Replicant Salvation (Anniversary Special!)
July 02, 2018 14:24 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBYes, it’s our anniversary special! We celebrate with a new and remarkable work of fiction that covers many of the themes of Aeon Byte Gnostic Radio. We also reflect on the past and speculate on the future of this podcast in these Gnostic times. Beyond this, we address some of the main incarnations of modern Gnosticism including the works of David Lynch, Philip K. Dick, Cormac McCarthy, and more. The escape from the Prison Planet continues. Astral Guest — Eric G. Wilson, author of Polaris G...
Stuart Douglas on the Gnosis of Philip K. Dick and CG Jung
June 22, 2018 14:32 - 1 hour - 53 MBTwo chief Gnostic revealers of modern times are Philip K. Dick and CG Jung. We parallel and contrast their lives, visions, cosmologies, and prophecies. Above these two giants of mystic heresy, we encounter and experience the sanity-destroying figure of Abraxas. By delving into Dick’s The Exegesis and Jung’s The Red Book, the labyrinth that is existence opens up to the discovery of the soul and the truth of sensible reality. Astral Guest — Stuart Douglas, author of The Apocalypse of the Rel...
Chris Bennett on Cannabis, Magickal Herbs and the Occult
June 14, 2018 16:25 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBCannabis and other psychoactive plants held a vital role in the Occult arts of Alchemy and Magic — and were employed in ritual initiations of certain secret societies. Cannabis also played a pivotal role in medieval and Renaissance magic, appearing in many grimoire recipes. Earlier in history, magical herbs were a cornerstone of ancient shamanism, Jewish & Persian mysticism, and even Classic Gnosticism (perhaps later surviving in the Knights Templar and Assassin traditions). We thread the en...
Gary Lachman on Magick & Power in the Age of Trump
June 06, 2018 15:32 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBBehind the unlikely rise of Donald Trump lie occult forces that still shape his rule. We take an expansive look at these various movements and ideologies: New Thought, Meme Magic, Julius Evola & Traditionalism, Chaos Magic, and more. This exploration faces the rise of chaos gods from ancient Egypt, postmodern mysticism, and Randian superheroes. What’s more, we find that radical magical thinking informs today Russian and other European politics. And does the Left have a metaphysical answer or...
Laurence Caruana on Visionary Art & Sacred Codes
May 29, 2018 14:52 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBVisionary art is a prime tool to harness higher consciousness and draw revelations from the imaginal realms. It is a form of Gnosis or “visionary seeing.” We discover the approaches and history of visionary seeing, from William Blake to HR Giger, from ancient Egyptian Mysticism to Renaissance magic. This exploration includes the maps to the divine found in Gnostic texts like the Secret Book of John, Neoplatonic theurgy, and Eastern ecstatic meditation. In the end, you will gain the sacred co...
Jason Louv on John Dee and Enochian Magick
May 17, 2018 14:53 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBGet ready for a comprehensive overview of John Dee’s life and work— including the sage’s scientific achievements, intelligence and spy work, imperial strategizing, and Enochian Magick. This establishes John Dee as a singular force and driver of Western history, as well as a profound influence on modern occultism. Our exploration of Dee’s legacy includes the magical innovations of Aleister Crowley and the manic genius of Jack Parsons. From making contact with Babalon to the coming of new aeon...
Frank Divita on The Nature and Origins of the Archons
May 09, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 61 MBWe face the disturbing truths about the Demiurge and his Archons — in Gnostic Gospels and beyond. Could the battle between man and Archon transpire not just across history but the universe itself? Could the Archons be more mechanistic than ever thought of before, surging in today’s technocracy for one final conquest? We find this and more out, weaving in innovations to the concepts of karma, UFOs, Egyptian mysticism, and the dying/rising godman. Ultimately, we gain a spark of hope in defeati...
Mitch Horowitz on Gnostic and New Age America
May 01, 2018 18:17 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBDespite these times of ignorance and anger, alternative spiritualities are surging in America. People are increasingly seeking the benefits of Gnosis and engaging heavily with New Age. Can Gnostic philosophy work in modern times? What are the benefits and challenges of the New Age movement as a whole – like appropriation and merchandising? We find all of this and more, including understanding modern manifestations of occultism like meme magic. Lastly, we recap the Gnostic America Conference ...
Gary Lachman on the Lost Knowledge of the Imagination
April 23, 2018 13:57 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBImagination is a core aspect of being human — allowing us to create, innovate, and enter higher states of consciousness. However, modernity and scientism have sidelined imagination, replacing our ability to experience greater truths with mechanistic thinking. For the sake of a better future, we must once again leverage the power of imagination as the great minds and movements of the past did so well. The benefits of tapping into the imaginal are supported by both ancient philosophies and the...
Edward Pandemonium on Overcoming and Mastering Karma
April 14, 2018 15:01 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBWe understand the doctrine of karma, including its many misunderstandings and parallels to other ideologies. This exploration includes accessible ways to overcome and master the karmic forces in your life: ethics, spirit guides, mindfulness, soul-purification, past-lives work, and more. Can we break the bonds of fate and predestination? From ancient Gnostic praxis to novel insights on Hinduism, we face instant and non-instant karma to find liberation. Astral Guest – Edward Pandemonium, aut...
Jeff Kripal on Erotic & Esoteric Spirituality
April 06, 2018 14:42 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBBeyond a fascinating biography of a chief scholar in Western Esoterica, Jeff Kripal, we deeply delve into the intersection of esoteric and erotic spirituality. This includes the sexual expressions of religion and their tragic suppression. From Hinduism to American Christianity, we uncover erotic undertones that liberate the artistic souls of humans. And study how intense sexuality is found in famous poets, extraterrestrial encounters, and (of course) Gnosticism. As a bonus, we are joined by ...
Jason Reza Jorjani on Liberating Prometheus & Atlas
March 26, 2018 15:04 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBWithin the empowering archetypes of Prometheus and Atlas reside the Gnosis to vanquish the nihilistic materialism and rootless rationalism of the modern West (as well as Abrahamic religious fundamentalism). This realization harnesses the soundness of alternative science and perennial philosophies — all by tapping into the Gnostic, Hermetic, Neoplatonic and other Hellenistic wisdom that promotes higher human consciousness. The results are a fiery fusion of the horizons of the Eastern and Wes...
Michael Hearns on Mary Magdalene: High Priestess of Ancient Mysteries
March 18, 2018 14:58 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBNew Testament research reveals that Mary Magdalene was the heir to the arcane mysteries of the Jesus movement. Mary was the first Pope. This guarded, sacred knowledge details key information on the nature of the universe and astronomical science that humanity would not discover until modern times. We can trace this hidden tradition and its gematria secrets to the priesthood of the Moses tabernacle in the Old Testament — as well as in coded data found in the Flood Story, Jacob’s Ladder, the B...
Aki Cederberg on Gnosis of the East, Ragnarok & The Kali Yuga
March 09, 2018 15:11 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBWe gain deep esoteric secrets from one man’s journey to discover authentic and unbroken magical traditions in the East. In a beautifully evocative account, we find ancient Gnosis through his eyes, from forbidden sexual rites to Dionysian religious festivals, from entering the black womb of the goddess Kali to experiencing the Abraxas-like countenance of Shiva himself. Even more, this odyssey brought new awakenings in the West and a return to pagan roots — with an ultimate encounter with forg...
Bernie Taylor on Ancient Shamans, Jungian Archetypes & the Monomyth
March 01, 2018 16:24 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBThe hero's journey monomyth is at the core of stories worldwide among indigenous peoples, the ancients, and our modern society. We explore the deeper roots of the monomyth by looking at how hunter-gatherers viewed themselves within the natural and spiritual worlds through Paleolithic cave art from 40,000 years ago. With these insights, we deeply understand the history of western consciousness, from ancient Egyptian monuments to Greco-Roman mysticism, from Sahara nomads to many of the great m...
Paul Young on The Shack (Novel & Movie)
February 21, 2018 14:29 - 1 hour - 62 MBWe get deeply acquainted with an inspirational and mystical narrative: The Shack, both a best-selling novel and box office hit. This includes a penetrating view of many of the film’s evocative scenes — especially one where Sophia makes an appearance. On this journey, we encounter fascinating perspectives on the notions of sin, redemption, faith, forgiveness, and the nature of eternity. Beyond this in-depth analysis, the author grants intimate insights on his quest for spiritual liberation an...
Robert Sullivan on Secret Symbolism in Occult Fiction, Horror Movies & the Film Mother!
February 13, 2018 14:17 - 1 hour - 56 MBWe explore a new and exciting novel that is partially based on the darker side of occultism— accurately drawing from forbidden grimoires and historical demonic rituals. Continuing a lesson of dealing with power-hungry gods, we deconstruct Darren Aronofsky’s misunderstood film Mother!, mining this Gnostic tale for arcane revelations on the archetypal fallen goddess. We end this left-hand magical journey by analyzing several classic horror movies including Rosemary’s Baby, Angel Heart, and Jac...
Tim Claason and Alex Rivera on the Gnostic Origins of Christianity
February 06, 2018 15:22 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBRecent scholarship argues that original Christianity was comprised of a spirit-possession cult that owed allegiance to the mysterious Queen of Heaven (later associated with Sophia). These Nazar or “priests of Melchizedek” would evolve into formative Gnostics and compete with orthodox Jewish and Christian strains. We deeply explore these primordial Christians and their tenets, covering so many developing works and heretical figures — including Simon Magus, Paul of Tarsus, Basilides, Cerinthus...
Louis Nero on The Broken Key (Movie)
January 30, 2018 15:58 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBWe explore a new and fascinating film that delves heavily with mystic themes and symbols: The Broken Key. Beyond starring famed esoteric/sci-fi stalwarts such as Christopher Lambert, Rutger Hauer, and Geraldine Chaplin, this thriller takes audiences on an occult journey within a dystopian future that our culture might face soon. The plot involves Alchemy, ancient Egyptian religion, Tarot magic, Astrology, and much more. From Horus to Hieronymus Bosch, from sacred geometry to Dante’s secret r...
Tobias Churton on Aleister Crowley in America
January 23, 2018 15:05 - 1 hour - 53.9 MBWe take an electric journey with Aleister Crowley during his years in the New World — largely based on research previously undiscovered by biographers and scholars. This mystic adventure includes Crowley’s views of American art and spirituality, as well as torrid relationships/encounters that shaped much of his views. We also address many controversial issues of the Beast, such as his racial/gender attitudes, magical conflict with WB Yates, and what is the central truth of “Do What Thou Wilt...
Perry Marshall on Evolution 2.0
January 15, 2018 13:03 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBWhat if the two sides of the evolution debate are both wrong and right? Groundbreaking scholarship supports that the world wasn’t created in a few days, but it also demonstrates that evolution is a dynamic system that is not random or accidental. The forces that shape nature show design — with changes that are targeted, adaptive, and aware. We explore the next evolution of the Theory of Evolution, much of the data already established and peered-reviewed (and often suppressed by both religiou...
Danny Nemu on Ayahuasca and Other Spiritual Drugs (Ancient & Modern)
January 05, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBReady to get higher for this early year? We explore the traditions and history of modern shamanistic sects that employ Ayahuasca and other entheogens. This exploration includes the darker aspect of psychedelics including MKUltra and other CIA shenanigans. Then we go back in time to understand how ancient Jews, Pagans, and even Gnostics leveraged psychedelics for higher experiences – and how orthodox forces brought down the hammer on these mystic rituals. Lastly, we sojourn to the Book of Gen...
Gordon White on A Gnostic & Magic Review of 2017 (and Predictions for 2018)
December 27, 2017 22:11 - 1 hour - 50.5 MB2017 has been a watershed year of shifting realities and the oppression of human consciousness by Archons. We deconstruct this year from a Magical and Gnostic perspective, exposing the machinations of the rulers of this age in politics, science and culture. What really is transpiring in our elite-engineered society on both metaphysical and material levels? What’s more, we predict what might happen in the apocalyptical 2018, providing the Gnosis for surviving the endgame of the Demiurge and h...
Karen King, John Turner & Stevan Davies on The Secret Book of John
December 21, 2017 13:08 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBA special show: three preeminent Gnostic scholars explain the Secret Book of John. Many experts claim this text is the complete Gnostic Gospel since it covers so many doctrines and myths — from the pre-creation story to the fall/redemption of Sophia; from the Demiurge in the Garden of Eden to the battle of Christ against the Archons…and so much more. Beyond deeply mining this forbidden work — from origins to theology — we compare it to other ancient writings like the Gospel of Thomas, the Go...
Chris Knowles on Why These are Gnostic Times
December 13, 2017 13:18 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBThe Gnostic nightmare seems to have come true in modern times. Humanity suffers under oppressive, surveillance, and stagnant systems, ruled by godlike overlords that stifle creativity and individuality. As some have said, it’s Philip K. Dick world. How did this happen and what can be done to break the bonds of the Archons? Our guest offers solutions and insights into dissolving the veils of the Matrix and restoring Sophia. Beyond Gnosis for the ages, we find that 2017 is indeed a year of the...
Tracey Rollin on Santa Muerte & The Death Goddess Archetype
December 05, 2017 13:19 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBDeath welcomes everyone, just as the Holiday Season does (and you’ll find the connection between the two). Today’s greatest personification of death is Santa Muerte or “Holy Death.” This deity/saint is associated with protection and safe passage to the afterlife, as well as a patron to those marginalized in society. We explore the rituals, theology, and history of Santa Muerte, including her syncretic origins in European and Aztec lore. Even more, we study the female death goddess in many tr...
Dr. James Brantingham on Understanding the Gospel of Philip
November 27, 2017 14:53 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBThe Gospel of Philip remains one of the most insightful yet approachable texts from the Nag Hammadi library. This Valentinian work grants deep understanding into the culture and theology of ancient Gnosticism, from precise rituals to the intimate relationship between Jesus and Mary Magdalene. We explore the history, doctrines, and layers of meaning of this lost gospel – dealing with the best available scholarship as well as a new, exciting translation. Is the Gospel of Philip even Gnostic or...
Robin Robertson on Synchronicity, Archetypes, Projection & Other Jungian Concepts
November 14, 2017 13:05 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBCG Jung left many tools of Gnosis behind, including the concepts of synchronicity, archetypes, and projection. We explore in depth these and other avenues of individuation — as well as how they can relate to our own lives in a modern world. We also delve into the Swiss Magician’s life and how it informed his ideas, covering his relationship with the Gnostics, Alchemists, and other esoteric movements of antiquity. It’s an in-depth exploration of a brilliant but flawed man who still informs to...
Nick Reed on Gnosis in a Modern Context
November 06, 2017 13:11 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBGnosis was an ancient spiritual tech that even the early orthodox church coveted. Then it became too dangerous to ruling powers for its ability to instill freedom and individuality. Can Gnosis translate to a modern context and assist the awakening of people in today’s frenetic yet shallow culture? We explore the incredible and timeless gifts of this special “knowing” — and how such concepts as the Archons, Initiation, Pleroma, Wisdom, and others are just as relevant today if viewed through t...