#141 The False Witch ProjectThe Corruption of Wicca and the Neo-Pagan Religions.  The last few generations have seen a revival of the magical Pagan traditions and the rise of the old gods.  Yet recently these arcane faiths have devolved and become stagnant under the weight of literalism, greed and political correctness.  Occult Stores and Witch Covens have become New Age dilutions.  Magick is no longer practiced correctly, the gods are not revered as originally intended, and esoteric teachings have been watered down to the point they are but poor replications of the mainstream Abrahamic faiths.  From Thelema to Hermeticism, from Secret Societies to Goddess Worship, the Demiurge has poisoned the occult arts to the point of irrelevance.  We take a serious inspection of what went wrong and how the Neo-Pagan religions can return to their original roots before they are swallowed by capitalism and weak-willed, dishonest leadership.  Astral Guest-- Keith Nicholson, author of 'Above, Below, Within: Planetary Magick and the Greek Gods'. 10/24/2009

 

#142 The Messenger: The Story of DM Murdock.  Acharya S has been one of the greatest champions of Truthseeking and Freethinking in our modern days; as well as a groundbreaking scholar in the fields of comparative mythology, astrotheology and ancient religion.  She has been a friend to the Gnostic cause and the Esoterica in general.  And Acharya has certainly been the bane of Orthodoxy and all agents of intolerance.  The release of her 'Purple Bible' encapsulates her life mission of finding the truth behind the Literalist walls of theology and social control.  She grants us an intimate and personal account of her core themes including often touching views on God, the essence of Divinity, the true purpose of religion and the redemption of humanity; and relates her struggles against fundamentalism and its minions that have tried to destroy her for decades.  Unrated, uncut and almost unplugged, we take a journey into the sacred heart of a heretic.   Astral Guest-- Acharya S., author of 'The Gospel According to Acharya' (or the Purple Bible), 'Christ in Egypt', 'Who was Jesus?',  'The Christ Conspiracy' and 'Suns of God'.  10/31/2009

 

#143 Bend it Like Shiva.  The Mystery of Consciousness.  One of the greatest enigmas in the annals of humanity is the Mystery of Consciousness.  Shamans, mystics and philosophers have attempted to unlock its transcendental power since the dawn of civilization.  Psychologists and scientists have struggled for generations in understanding its secrets.   We dare our gaze to the sun of Consciousness from various traditions, primarily Eastern but also the Western schools of Esoteric Christianity, Kabbalah, Scientism and, of course, Gnosticism.  We also explore an innovative method of deciphering Consciousness based on the mythology of a supreme deity named Shiva. And why Consciousness is perhaps the best chance to bridge the growing chasm between religion and secularism before humanity's psyche becomes hopelessly fragmented.  Consciousness could replace God as the true Divine hope for the 21st Century.  Astral Guest-- Richard Smoleyauthor of 'The Dice Game of Shiva',  'Forbidden Faith:  The Secret History of Gnosticism',  'Conscious  Love' &  'Inner Christianity'. 11/07/2009

 

#144 All About Gnostic Definitions.  A Dictionary of Gnosticism & ‘The Gnostic' Magazine Issue #2.  For the first time in history a comprehensive lexicon on Gnostic terminology has been published.  More than a dictionary, it is perennial almanac and exhaustive mini-encyclopedia of Gnosticism, The Gnostic & Gnosis, from Simon Magus to the Matrix, from the Ophites to the Mandeans, from the Naasene Sermons to the Gospel of Judas.  It also reveals the influences and influenced of the Gnostic movements such as Mystery Religions, world Mythologies, alternative Christianities, Church Fathers, and Occult movements across history, just to name a few.  We also explore the contents of the new release of the highly-acclaimed 'The Gnostic' magazine.  Astral Guest-- Andrew Phillip Smith, author of 'A Dictionary of Gnosticism', 'The Gnostics', 'Gnostic Writings on the Soul' and editor of 'The Gnostic'. 11/14/2009

 

#145 La Femme Lilith.  The Myth of Lilith.  One of the earliest accounts of the divine feminine is the story of Lilith.  Her origins predate Judaism with the Sumerian Mythos.  This mysterious deity has survived and evolved for thousands of years, incarnating in such forms as the first wife of Adam, the Queen of Demons, a Savior Goddess and a muse to so many artists and magicians.  We explore Lilith's origins, transformations and impact, from ancient times to our modern culture where she is more revered than ever.  We acquaint ourselves with this dangerous female principle through history, mythology, art, astrology and astrotheology.  And compare the striking parallels between Lilith and Sophia.  Astral Guest-- Kelley Hunter, author of 'Living Lilith:  Four Dimensions of the Cosmic Feminine'. 11/21/2009

 

#146 Harry Potter & the Political Stone.  The Marriage of Occult and Politics. Ever since Church and State began to separate during the Age of Enlightenment, Esoteric ideas have heavily influenced government institutions.  It has been more of a norm than an exception, even and especially today.  Secret Societies, Mystic Thinkers and Mercurial Occultists have repeatedly changed the course of history.  From the Great Revolutions to the World Wars, we study this strange matrimony that is often as beneficial as it is disastrous.  And how the precursor of the fall of great civilizations eerily parallels our modern times.  Astral Guest--Gary Lachmanauthor of 'Politics and the Occult: The Left, The Right and The Radically Unseen',  'Turn Off Your Mind: The Mystic Sixties & The Dark Side of the Age of Aquarius' and founding member of the rock group Blondie. 12/05/2009

 

#147 The Passion of the True Christian.  Atheist Christianity.  As the post-Christian era dawns, there is a growing movement within the religion that is divorced from belief, supernatural claims and exclusive dogma.  It stresses experience over faith and interior transformation over outward doctrine.  It is agnostic in several areas but reverent of the sublime and mysterious.  This freethinking Christianity draws heavily from the Gnostics, the Power of Myth and Reason.  It is inclusive, syncretic and psychological.  We also relate the evolution and trials of an Orthodox Catholic into this Christianity for all the ages and people.  Is this the future of Christianity and how long does mainstream Christianity have in this world?  Astral Guest-- Jeanette Blonigen Clancy, author of 'God is not Three Guys in the Sky'. 12/12/2009

 

#148 The Fisherkings. The Holy Grail & The Kabbalah.  Dan Brown and the other Grail hunters got it all wrong.  The Holy Grail was never a cup or a woman, but something both so ordinary and extraordinary most of the world missed it.  Its location was never in Southern France (although Sauniere of Rennes-le-Chateau was involved with it), but in a Spanish town called Girona.  Although it has been guarded for thousands of years by various groups, from the ancient Phoenicians to the present Kabbalists, hunted down by the early Catholic Church to Hitler himself, it is really no secret all (just ask the Catalonian population in that region!). Today the Holy Grail is available to anyone who wishes to visit Girona and dare a journey into the primordial secrets of the universe through a ritual practiced since the dawn of human civilization.  Astral Guest-- Patrice Chaplin, author of 'City of Secrets' & 'Julia'.  12/19/2009

 

#149 It’s Been a Hard Gnosis Night. The Spiritual Sun of John Lennon.  Although still a major cultural figure, even as his legacy slowly fades against an extroverted society of shallow artistry, few people realize that John Lennon was one of the great Spiritual Seekers of our days.  He was a tireless searcher of deeper truths and reality who explored various religious and philosophical traditions, experimented with varied Esoteric Mysteries and psychological theories, expressing it all in code through his timeless music and art.  Lennon also considered the Gnostics the true Christians, as well as embodied the soul of the ancient Stoic, Cynic and Platonic Philosophers.  We acquaint ourselves with a perennial Mythmaker who made sense of a post-modern and existentialist civilization.  We study a life full of tragedy and triumph, and a man who, in the Gnostic spirit, was never satisfied with either. And how his message and life can help us find our own meaning and own gnosis.  Astral Guest-- Gary Tilleryauthor of 'The Cynical Idealist: A Spiritual Biography of John Lennon'. 01/09/2010

 

#150 Inherit the Fundamentalist Wind.  The Wonderland of Bible Inerrancy. Since the Protestant Reformation, the belief of Sola Scriptura has gradually evolved into a strict bibliolatry, culminating into modern fundamentalism.  This has caused great havoc within and outside Christian communities struggling against an age of science, critical scholarship and alternative spirituality.  Bible Inerrancy proponents have countered this turmoil by taking various stances and degrees, only causing more havoc across society.  We explore the history, impact, struggles and often bizarre ideologies of Biblical Inerrancy that finds itself increasingly imploding.  Our guest also delivers a Gnostic State of the Union Address, clearing the issues of whether Gnosticism should be discarded as a term once and for all, is The Gospel of Thomas Gnostic, and other issues besetting Gnostic communities and scholarship.  Astral Guest-- Robert Price, author of 'Inerrant the Wind', 'Interpreting the Gospel of Thomas' & 'Deconstructing Jesus'. 01/16/2010

 

#151 Thirty Easy Silver Pieces.  The Gospel of Judas Part 3 & New Revelations on Sethianism.  We continue our odyssey in daring The Gospel of Judas and the mysterious Sethians.  New scholarship not only supports the idea that Judas was a demonic villain, but the actual incarnation of the Demiurge on Earth.  Judas Iscariot is the true Son of God!  He is a Supreme Archon who both has Gnosis and dominance of the universe, destined to battle the Cosmic Christ.  These new revelations also takes us deep into Sethianism, including their heavy use of magic and magical gems, their essential reliance on astrology and astrotheology, and the dark reasons they rebelled so vehemently against the early Christian church.  Like last week, our guest will also deliver a Gnostic State of the Union Address, addressing the issues of whether Gnosticism should be discarded as a term once and for all, is Gnosticism pre-Christian, and other affairs besetting Gnostic communities and scholarship.  Astral Guest-- April De Conickauthor of 'The Thirteenth Apostle', 'Recovering the Original Gospel of Thomas' &'Voices of the Mystics'. 1/23/2010

 

#152 The Life of Jehovah.  A Magical Mystery Tour into God's Autobiography.  The stark truth is that most people have never read the entire Bible, let alone most of it.  Yet millions still believe the Sharia Laws of a Bronze Age deity, which they don't fully grasp, should dominate a civilization that has embraced reason and spiritual individuality.  Devoid of mythical allegory, historical context and critical reasoning, The Bible is a tool for both societal and personal oppression.  A new book not only takes us on a satirical, comprehensive journey of the entire Canon, it exposes the poisonous impact on those who choose the path of Literalism.  Beyond an entertaining safari of an ancient people and their challenges, it's a sober warning to the growing threat of fundamentalism in our times.  We also deal with Bible absurdities, Apologetics, and the modern Freethinking movement.  And whether the Atheist movement will have better luck than the Gnostics did 2000 years ago...even as it realizes, whether He exists or not, that the Demiurge is as dangerous as ever.  Astral Guest-- CJ Werlemanauthor of 'God Hates You.  Hate Him Back'. 1/30/2010

 

#153 Avatars. Gnostic Movies Part 3 (Schizophrenic & Shamanistic Journeys in American Cinema). If art imitates life, then the most popular medium for art these days reveals a civilization that has become increasingly fragmented, out of touch with deeper realities, and struggling to find individuation.  Beyond the apparent rise of Gnostic-themed movies, the great cultural films, actors and directors of our era lift a mirror to humanity exposing a desperate struggle to survive in a postmodern world, a paranoia of modern achievements & institutions, and a fear of an empty universe ruled by dark powers.  Yet the mirror also hints at the possibility of an alchemical initiation that begins a journey of man's return to his spiritual source, hidden deep in the wastelands of schizophrenic narratives.  From the nihilism of Hitchcock to the existential Logos of 'The Matrix', from the desolate Kenoma of Western Cinema to the bleak renditions of Johnny Depp, we seek that spark of Gnosis from their Jungian warnings.  Astral Guest-- Jason Horsley, author of 'The Secret Life of Movies', 'Blood Poets' & 'Matrix Warrior'. 2/06/2010

 

#154 Agora.  Hypatia of Alexandria. Perhaps the last and greatest symbol of all that was bright and wise in the Classic Greco/Roman Era is Hypatia of Alexandria.  Not only did Hypatia break so many molds by being a renowned scholar in a civilization where women held few rights, she was admired across the Roman Empire by Pagans, Jews and Christians, sought after by nobles and wisemen of all stripes.  A woman of famed beauty and alluring mystique, she was also an unparalleled, mathematician, astronomer, alchemist and philosopher.  We explore Hypatia's remarkable life, from the known history to the mythology surrounding her, including her tragic murder that represents the beginning of the Dark Ages and the ultimate victory for Orthodoxy.  Is Hypatia a martyr for those seeking freedom and equality, a heroine to freethinkers standing against the agents of intolerance, a Gnostic Saint, or another incarnation of the Divine Feminine Principle?  We also present a snapshot of the grim backdrop of her story in a world where the ancient Pagan ways and the rise of Christianity clashed with terrible results that stunted history forever.  Astral Guest-- Ki Longfellow, author of 'Flow Down Like Silver' & 'The Secret Magdalene'. 02/13/2010

 

#155 The Gnosis Sense. The Ecclesia Gnostica Mysteriorum. The Gnostic revival has ignited a resurgence of Gnostic Churches (and many misconceptions about them).  One of the brightest flames is the Ecclesia Gnostica Mysteriorum, also known as the Gnostic Sanctuary--a place where spiritual pilgrims of all stripes can seek solace and nourishment for the soul.  The church's Bishop has dedicated her life to the spread of religious individuality as well as the physical assistance to the downtrodden and sick.  We take a voyage into this remarkable oasis and the true meaning of Gnostic sacraments, rituals and liturgy.  We also focus on the exemplary life of the Gnostic Sanctuary's Bishop, from her discovery of Gnosis in the black jails of a totalitarian regime, her own pilgrimages through secret societies and mystic traditions, to her commitment to shining the knowledge of the heart in the darkness of mere being.  And we take a deeper look into the unique meaning and truth of Gnosis itself.  Astral Guest-- Rosamonde Miller, Bishop of The Ecclesia Gnostica Mysteriorum and contributor to 'A Strange Vocation' and ‘The Allure of Gnosticism'. 02/26/2010

 

#156 The Devil’s Advocate. Satanism & The Luciferian Path. We explore a tradition that is actually less hated by Orthodoxy than Gnosticism or Freethinking.  This pre-Christian occult ideology has gained popularity in the last generation.  Yet the rise of Satanism has also undergone great schisms, misunderstandings, corruption and the usual challenges of esoteric schools when they evolve from underground streams to openly influence mainstream society.  From the spiritually-liberating message of the Luciferians to the pragmatic ideals of atheist Devil-worshipers, we take an exhaustive and dangerous voyage into the various systems of Satanism including its ancient history, masters, theology and ultimate goal of the healing and enlightenment of the mass human consciousness.  And we note the parallels between Satanism and Gnosticism such as the belief in oppressive Archons, an arrogant Demiurge, the slumbering divine spark in all humans, and more.  Astral Guest-- Winter Laakeauthor of 'The Satanic Paradigm' and 'Zeena LaVey, The Fallen Daughter'. 03/06/2010

 

 

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