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The Lectern

Booking Overview

This is a lecture and interview podcast focused on Gnosticism, Christian esotericism, mysticism, and related theology, with external guests typically consisting of scholars, authors, and experienced spiritual practitioners. PR agencies could credibly pitch religious-studies academics, authors of books on esotericism or theology, historians of mysticism, and practitioners able to discuss the intersection of Gnostic thought and contemporary spiritual life; booking difficulty is medium because subject-matter expertise and meaningful work in the field are expected.

Metrics

Episodes: 150

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 4.5k subscribers

Instagram: 289 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

mar.iohannes@johannite.org

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Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Scholarly, authorial, clergy, or substantial practitioner expertise in Gnosticism, esotericism, mysticism, theology, religious history, or related philosophy.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or research on esotericism, theology, mysticism, or religious history, Academic, educational, clergy, or established practitioner experience, A distinctive body of work connecting historical or philosophical traditions with spiritual practice

Recent Guest Discussions

Justin Sledge - The Divine Feminine, Medieval Gnostic Thought, Marian Devotion, Kabbalah, And The Theology Of The Shekhinah.

Sasha Chaitow - Josephin Peladan’s Life, Work, Ideas, Artistic Practice, And Mystical Aestheticism.

Jason Mehmel - Stoic Practice, Philosophy, And Its Integration With Gnostic Spirituality.

Recent Topics

Gnosticism, Esotericism, Mysticism, Theology, Philosophy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Lectern
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Gnosticism as Art, Gnostics as Artists with Jason Mehmel

September 02, 2026

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.

Sophia, Mary and the Shekhinah: Reflections on the Medieval Gnostic Feminine with Dr. Justin Sledge

July 22, 2026

In 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 medieval Judaism by way of the Kabbalah and the theology of the Shekhinah.

Beauty, Charity, Subtlety- Joséphin Péladan’s Way of Mystical Aestheticism with Dr. Sasha Chaitow

June 26, 2026

Dr. 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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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Lectern?

Its publicly listed email is mar.iohannes@johannite.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Lectern?

The publicly listed email for The Lectern: mar.iohannes@johannite.org.

How many listeners does The Lectern have?

Podseeker estimates The Lectern reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Lectern?

The Lectern typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Scholarly, authorial, clergy, or substantial practitioner expertise in Gnosticism, esotericism, mysticism, theology, religious history, or related philosophy. Common among recent guests: Published books or research on esotericism, theology, mysticism, or religious history; Academic, educational, clergy, or established practitioner experience; A distinctive body of work connecting historical or philosophical traditions with spiritual practice. Recent guests include Justin Sledge, Sasha Chaitow, and Jason Mehmel.

How hard is it to get booked on The Lectern?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Lectern cover?

Recent episodes cover Gnosticism, Esotericism, Mysticism, Theology, and Philosophy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

mar.iohannes@johannite.org

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