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Gnostic Deluge Podcast

by Mark · English · Devotional & Spiritual

Brandon and Mark explore old religious texts finding stories and teachings that you may not have heard.

New episodes: Monthly
Typical length: 1 hr 45 min
Latest: 17 Aug 2025
Language: English

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17 Aug 2025 · 1 hr 46 min

Ep73- Bhagavad Gita Part1

On this episode of the Gnostic Deluge we are discussing the first two chapters of the Bhagavad Gita. Prince Arjuna finds himself on one side of a dispute for a kingdom, two great armies are lined up on the battlefield, ready to fight to settle the argument. In order to geta closer look at the enemy army, Arjuna has Sri Krishna drive his chariot between the two armies. It is then that Arjuna sees that the other side is more than just the enemy, they are people that he grew up with and is related to. With this realization, Arjuna loses his desire to fight. Sri Krishna consoles Arjuna in the…

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E74 · 3 Feb 2025 · 2 hr 18 min
Ep72- The Sermon on the mount
On this episode of the Gnostic Deluge, we discuss the most famous text in Christianity- the Semon on the mount (Matthew 5-7). In it, Jesus lays out the blueprint of how his followers are to act. It goes much deeper than the common things that are quoted and known by most people. Hopefully our discussion will make you think on just what attitudes one needs to cultivate to be a true follower of Christ according to His own words. Enjoy!
E73 · 12 Sep 2022 · 1 hr 50 min
Ep71- Norse Creation Myth
On this episode of the Gnostic Deluge we venture into the Viking age myths of the Prose Edda. We start in the beginning, as we discuss the Norse creation myth. There are many interestingly familiar concepts and ideas we come across as we have this discussion, though much of it is uniquely Norse. Enjoy! Easy Tepache Recipe: https://youtu.be/dRlPG-9Y9aw
E72 · 8 Aug 2022 · 1 hr 45 min
Ep70-Havamal:Norse wisdom
On this episode of the Gnomstic Deluge we are looking to the Norse Poetic Edda. While it contains stories of Odin, Thor, Loki, and other gods and their myths, today we will be focusingon the Havamal. The Havamal is a book of practical wisdom that the average 13th century Scandinavian could benefit from following, and modern society could too. Enjoy!
E71 · 5 Jul 2022 · 2 hr 45 min
Ep 69- Initiates of the Flame
On this episode of the Gnostic Deluge we are covering a book written by Manly P Hall. Before the Heros Journey made famous by Joseph Campbell, Manly P Hall published his first book in 1922. In it he explains how the symbols that we have in religious and popular myths and stories can he each of us on our journey through Gods' school of learning: our lives. Enjoy!
E70 · 23 May 2022 · 1 hr 24 min
Ep68-Living on 24 Hours Part2: Reflective Mind
On this episode of the Gnostic Deluge, we are finishing what we started last episode as we cover the second half of Arnold Bennett's "How to Live on 24 Hours a day." Arnold showed us that we have time that we don't use productively as we are wrapped up in our daily work; now it is time to take back some of that time. We can use the reclaimed time to start to develop, control, expand and explore our mind and begin to make the most of all 24 hours a day. Enjoy! Link to Arnold Bennett's book: How to Live on 24 Hours a Day by Arnold Bennett - Free Ebook (gutenberg.org)
E69 · 23 May 2022 · 1 hr 35 min
Ep67-Living on 24 Hours a day Part1: Finding time
On this episode of the Gnostic Deluge, Mark decided to do something a little different and cover one of his favorite, practical self help books. In this episode we discuss Arnold Bennetts, "How to live on 24 Hours a day". This first episode we cover the first half of the book which talks about the importance of our time and how to find "extra" time that we did not realize we had. Enjoy! Link to Arnold Bennett's Book: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2274
E68 · 14 Apr 2022 · 2 hr 22 min
Ep66-Asclepius Part 2- Egyptian Apocalypse
On this episode of the Gnostic Deluge, we cover the second half of Asclepius from the Hermetica. This portion of the text covers the famous Egyptian Apocalypse known popularly as "The Prophecy of Thoth". We also discuss the true power od consciousness, why God gave it to humans, and how few people find the right way to use it. This one starts off a little rough, but we pick up speed as we get into it. Enjoy!
E67 · 26 Mar 2022 · 1 hr 44 min
Ep65-Asclepius: Part1- Back to the Hemetica
On this episode of the Gnostics Deluge we are going back to the Hermetica and exploring its longest text known as "Asclepius". As we work our way through the first half of Asclepius, we discover answers to Why humans differ from each other, why mankind is on the earth, what makes him unique, why God didn't eliminate evil from the world, and how we can overcome it through true philosophy. Enjoy!
E66 · 3 Jan 2022 · 1 hr 20 min
Ep64-Smorgasbord:Random Topics
This episode of the Gnostic Deluge is a Smorgasbord, which means that we talk about things that we have been looking into. Some of the topics we discuss are Dreams, Tarot, and Symbolism. Also, Dune, The Foundation, and Game of Thrones and why it is so hard to make a book into a movie. Later we talk a little about the Masonic rites and Temple and eventually get into what we are going to be doing episodes on this year. Enjoy! Rubaphilos salfluĕre - YouTube
E65 · 22 Dec 2021 · 1 hr 38 min
Ep63- Enoch for King
ON this episode of the Gnostic Deluge, we revisit the story of Enoch with the legend told from the Book of Jasher. IN this version, the people listen when Enoch begins preaching, so much so that they make him king. As we discuss the legend, we begin to see details that we had previously ignored and possibly begin to see the bigger picture of what this legend was trying to convey. Enjoy!
E64 · 15 Nov 2021 · 1 hr 30 min
Ep62-Plato‘s Cave: A world of Basement dwellers
On this episode of the Gnostic Deluge we delve into Plato's Republic, particularly book seven where Socrates gives the allegory of the cave. He goes into the idea that what we see as reality is really just shadows, and that true Philosophy can break the chains that bind us and bring into the Sunshine outside of the cave. Enjoy!
E63 · 19 Oct 2021 · 1 hr 58 min
Ep61-Dream Vigilantes: Cramming for Lucidity
On this episode of the Gnostic Deluge we follow up our lucid dreaming episode with our dream experiences in the weeks after we covered the topic. We also discuss more on lucid dreaming and who or what you may meet once you break through the Matrix. The last thirty minutes we talk about the Book of Revelation, Tarot Card reading and some ideas for future podcast episodes. Enjoy!
E62 · 20 Sep 2021 · 2 hr 49 min
Ep60- Dreaming purposefully
On this episode of the Gnostic Deluge we are doing something a little different. We are using a modern text called "A field guide to lucid dreaming" to explore the art of lucid dreaming which has been written about in ancient Sumerian, Egyptian, Greek, Hebrew, and Buddhist texts. This is one of our longest episodes yet, so sit back and enjoy! Book Used: A Field Guide to Lucid Dreaming by Dylan Tuccillo, Jared Zeizel, and Thomas Peisel buy a copy: Dream Labs - Supplies
E61 · 13 Sep 2021 · 1 hr 11 min
Ep59-Pt4 Marcus Aurelius: Meditations- More Marcus
On this episode of the Gnostic Deluge we continue to look at the words of Marcus Aurelius in his Meditations. On this episode we look at books seven and eight. We have really enjoyed learning about Marcus' thoughts and Philosophy and have found a lot to help us in our lives; we hope that our listeners have too. Enjoy!
E60 · 30 Aug 2021 · 1 hr 43 min
Ep58-Marcus Aurelius Pt3: Marcus!Marcus!Marcus!
On this episode of the Gnostic Deluge we continue looking at the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius and cover books five and six. There is a lot of good, practical information contained in these books, so sit back and enjoy!
E59 · 22 Aug 2021 · 1 hr 13 min
Ep57-MarcusAurelius Part2:Unrestrained Moderation
On this episode of the Gnostic Deluge we continue our review of Marcus Aurelius' Meditations and cover chapter 4. Seneca wrote his letters knowing they would be read by others, Epictetus words were written by his students as he taught them and spread abroad, but Marcus' notes were written for himself; to help keep his mind on the practice of Philosophy. Enjoy!
E58 · 10 Aug 2021 · 1 hr 52 min
Ep56-Marcus Aurelius: Meditations Pt1
On this Episode of the Gnostic Deluge we are reviewing Marcus Aurelius and his Meditations. He was a Roman emperor that ruled the Empire through typical Roman mean, as he was continually working on ruling himself through Philosophy. Enjoy! Meditation- Marcus Aurelius Translated by Gregory Hays
E57 · 27 Jun 2021 · 1 hr 55 min
Ep 55-Civil Disobedience- Our thorough analysis of Thoreau
On this episode of the Gnostic Deluge we are covering Henry David Thoreau's profound essay, "On the duty of Civil Disobedience". In this essay, Henry really focuses on the duty we as individuals have in that great contest that we so frequently surrender our life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness to. Enjoy!
E56 · 24 May 2021 · 2 hr 5 min
Ep 54-Mormon"Book of Abraham"
Om this episode of the Gnostic Deluge we continue to look at the Mormon psuedepigraphical "Pearl of Great Price". Joseph Smith purchased four genuine egyptian mummies and some papyrus with genuine hieroglyphic writing in July of 1835. He soon after said that the papyrus contained the writing of Abraham while he was in Egypt , written by his own hand upon papyrus. In 1842 he published the translation as the Book of Abraham which is now part of the LDS churches Pearl of Great Price and canonized scripture for the church. Somethings we talk about in this episode will sound familiar, while…
E55 · 6 May 2021 · 2 hr
Ep53-Book of Moses Pt2- Latter-day Enoch
On this Episode of the Gnostic Deluge we finish up the Book of Moses. The focus is on Enoch and his dream visions and preaching. Enoch is only briefly mentioned in the Bible (only 5 verses), so Joseph Smith's inspired bible translation vastly expands the story. We compare some of the similarities found in other Pseudepigraphic texts like The book of Enoch, Jasher, and Book of the Giants. Also, we get a larger view on the Mormon plan of Salvation. Enjoy!
E54 · 12 Apr 2021 · 1 hr 55 min
Ep52- Mormon "Book of Moses": the Book of Genesis Revised Pt1
On this episode of the Gnostic Deluge we begin to discuss the Mormon "Book of Moses" found in the "Pearl of Great Price" found in the LDS standard scriptures. The "Book of Moses" is a reworking of the original biblical book of Genesis by Joseph Smith Jr through inspiration. In it we learn where the Devil came from, why God created man, and what mans role is in creation according to mormon theology. Enjoy!
E53 · 30 Mar 2021 · 1 hr 47 min
Ep51- Atrahasis: When the gods instead of man
On this episode of the Gnostic Deluge we are continuing with the myths of Mesopotamia. We are discussing Atrashasis also know as "When the gods instead of man" It is on of three Mesopotamian deluge stories found on ancient cuniform tablets. This one is particularly interesting because it detail the reason for human creation and also shows some of the tension between the higher and lower gods that lead to mans creation. Enjoy!
E52 · 8 Mar 2021 · 1 hr 36 min
Ep50- Epic of Gilgamesh Pt3 Gil seeks Immortality
On this episode of the Gnostic Deluge Gilgamesh is distraught by the death of he dear friend Enkidu. Realizing the mortality of himself of all mankind Gilgamesh goes on a quest seeking the one man who may have the secret to eternal life. Mountains are scaled, oceans are sailed, creatures are slain, as answers are sought. Enjoy! Link to NK Sanders text: eog.pdf (aina.org)
E51 · 2 Mar 2021 · 1 hr 28 min
Ep49- Epic of Gilgamesh Pt2 "What would Enkidu?"
On this episode of the Gnostic Deluge we are continuing the Epic of Gilgamesh. Now that Enkidu and Gilgamesh have wrestled and become friends, they real adventures begin. Enjoy! NK Sander translation: eog.pdf (aina.org)
E50 · 23 Feb 2021 · 1 hr 23 min
Ep48-The Epic of Gilgamesh Part1" When Gil met Enki"
On this episode of the Gnostic Deluge we are moving to Mesopotamia and the myth of the Epic of Gilgamesh. This is a multi episode journey. In this episode Gilgamesh the King meets his equal in Enkidu; a wild man from the wilderness. Enjoy! NK Sanders text: eog.pdf (aina.org)
E49 · 9 Feb 2021 · 1 hr 19 min
Ep47-Apocryphon of John Pt2
On this episode of the Gnostic Deluge we continue our discussion of the Apocryphon of John. Yaltabaoth and his minions create the soul of man, not realizing the true power of what they have created. Adam, Eve, Cain, Abel, Seth, the flood are a few more things that are explained as John gets answers to the questions that he asked at the beginning of the text. Enjoy!
E48 · 2 Feb 2021 · 1 hr 39 min
Ep46- Apocryphon ofJohn- Part1
On this episode of the Gnostic Deluge we are talking about the Apocryphon of John found in the Nag Hammadi library. This text throughly explains the Gnostic creation myth and goes earlier in the Beginning then the Book of Genesis' beginning. Enjoy!
E47 · 12 Jan 2021 · 2 hr 24 min
Ep45- The Gospel of Thomas
On this episode of the Gnostic Deluge we are discussing one of the most famous books from the Nag Hammadi Library, the Gospel of Thomas. In this text we hear words and stories are familiar to those in the Bible but also Jesus talks of Doctrine and teachings that are foreign to the Biblical Jesus. This is a long one, so buckle up and enjoy!
E46 · 5 Jan 2021 · 1 hr
Ep44- Smorgasbord: Ginger Beer Wars and random topics
On this episode of the Gnostic Deluge we have a Smorgasbord. In this one we do a taste test of two of our favorite ginger beers. Later we discuss \neck beards, the dangers of shaving, Eliphas Levi, Audiobook Aps, Symbolism in the Bible, the Nag Hammadi Library, differing realities, Astrology, Nintendo's "Animal crossing" and a few other topics. Enjoy!

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Brandon and Mark explore old religious texts finding stories and teachings that you may not have heard.

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Language: English
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Typical length: 1 hr 45 min
Latest episode: 17 Aug 2025
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