Way of the Hermit
Episodes
S2E21: Gnosticism Epilogue
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Season 2 finale, David and Gene synthesize their entire journey through Gnosticism, revealing how the four texts they covered create a complet...
S2E20: The Thunder, Perfect Mind - Part 2 of 2
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this concluding episode on "The Thunder, Perfect Mind," Gene and David navigate the profound paradoxes of one of Gnosticism's most e...
S2E19: The Thunder, Perfect Mind - Part 1 of 2
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gene and David begin their exploration of “The Thunder, Perfect Mind,” one of the most enigmatic and paradoxical texts from the N...
S2E18: The Trimorphic Protennoia - Part 4 of 4
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the conclusion to their exploration of the Trimorphic Protennoia, David and Gene delve into the third and final descent of divine consciousness - t...
S2E17: The Trimorphic Protennoia - Part 3 of 4
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, David and Gene journey into the heart of one of Gnosticism's most profound and transformative myths - the second descent of the ...
S2E16: The Trimorphic Protennoia - Part 2 of 4
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gene and David continue their deep dive into the Gnostic text, "The Trimorphic Protennoia," completing their discussion of ...
S2E15: The Trimorphic Protennoia - Part 1 of 4
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the “Way of the Hermit” podcast, Gene and David embark on a 4-part exploration of the Trimorphic Protennoia (”Three Forms of ...
S2E14: The Gospel of Thomas - Part 5 of 5
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this concluding episode of their five-part series, David and Gene explore the final 22 sayings of the Gospel of Thomas (93-114), revealing the text...
S2E13: The Gospel of Thomas - Part 4 of 5
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, David and Gene continue their exploration of the Gospel of Thomas, examining sayings 70-92. These sayings focus on navigating the dua...
S2E12: The Gospel of Thomas - Part 3 of 5
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, David and Gene continue their discussion of the Gospel of Thomas, exploring sayings 47-69 of this profound and mysterious Gnostic tex...
S2E11: The Gospel of Thomas - Part 2 of 5
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, David and Gene continue their exploration of the Gospel of Thomas, examining sayings 24-46 of this enigmatic Gnostic text. Building o...
S2E10: The Gospel of Thomas - Part 1 of 5
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Way of the Hermit Podcast, David and Gene begin their exploration of the Gospel of Thomas, a collection of 114 enigmatic saying...
S2E9: The Secret Gospel of John - Part 4 of 4
28 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Way of the Hermit, David and Gene conclude their deep dive into The Secret Gospel of John, uncovering its profound esoteric teachin...
S2E8: The Secret Gospel of John - Part 3 of 4
30 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Way of the Hermit, David and Gene continue their exploration of the “Secret Gospel of John,” delving deeper into the text’s e...
S2E7: The Secret Gospel of John - Part 2 of 4
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, David and Gene continue their exploration of the Secret Gospel of John, delving into its complex cosmology and comparing it with Neop...
S2E6: The Secret Gospel of John - Part 1 of 4
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, David and Gene begin their exploration of "The Secret Gospel of John," also known as the "Apocryphon of John," a ...
S2E5: Gnostic Christianity
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, David and Gene delve into the fascinating world of Gnostic Christianity, exploring its origins, philosophical concepts, and enduring ...
S2E4: Gnosis Reborn
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Way of the Hermit," David and Gene dive down the rabbit hole, into the world of Gnosticism and its connection to Freemas...
S2E3: Introducing Gnosis
06 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, David and Gene begin their deep dive into Gnosticism and its intimate connection to Freemasonry. They explore the key concepts that f...
S2E2: A Path to Providence - Part 2 of 2
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, David and Gene delve into the world of esoteric Freemasonry with their esteemed guests, Worshipful Brother Ben Wallace and Most Worsh...
S2E1: A Path to Providence - Part 1 of 2
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of the second season of the “Way of the Hermit” podcast we are “tying up loose ends” left over from last season. In this...
Scottish Rite: Epilogue
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.In the podcast, the evolution of the ...
32nd Degree: Master of the Royal Secret
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.In this episode, the intricate detail...
31st Degree: Inspector Inquisitor
19 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.In the heart of the episode, the myth...
30th Degree: Knight Kadosh
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.In the episode, the historical contex...
29th Degree: Knight of Saint Andrew
22 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.In this episode, the rich symbolism a...
28th Degree: Knight of the Sun - Part 3 of 3
08 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.In the episode, the exploration of li...
28th Degree: Knight of the Sun - Part 2 of 3
25 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.In the episode, the depth and complex...
28th Degree: Knight of the Sun - Part 1 of 3
11 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.In the episode, a comprehensive exami...
27th Degree: Knight Commander of the Temple
27 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.In the episode, the intricate rituals...
26th Degree: Prince of Mercy
13 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.In the exploration of the third and f...
25th Degree: Knight of the Brazen Serpent
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.This episode marks a significant shif...
24th Degree: Prince of the Tabernacle
16 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.This degree is associated with the Gr...
23rd Degree: Chief of the Tabernacle
02 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.This degree begins with a journey bac...
22nd Degree: Knight Royal Axe
18 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.In this episode, Gene and David first...
21st Degree: Prussian Knight
04 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.In this episode, Gene and David delve...
20th Degree: Master of the Symbolic Lodge
21 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.This degree is characterized by its s...
19th Degree: Grand Pontiff
07 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.This degree is the first in the "...
18th Degree: Knight Rose Croix
24 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.This episode delves into the capstone...
17th Degree: Knight of the East and West
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.The ritual of the degree involves a n...
16th Degree: Prince of Jerusalem
26 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.This episode explores the mythologica...
15th Degree: Knight of the East
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com. This is the first degree of the &qu...
14th Degree: Perfect Elu
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.This episode explores the 14th Degree...
13th Degree: Royal Arch of Solomon
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.In this episode, Gene and David, delv...
12th Degree: Master Architect
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.This episode discusses the 12th Degre...
11th Degree: Elu of the Twelve
17 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.This episode delves into the 11th Deg...
10th Degree: Elu of the Fifteen
03 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.This episode explores the 10th Degree...
9th Degree: Elu of the Nine
20 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.In this episode, we explore the 9th D...
8th Degree: Intendant of the Building
06 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.This episode provides an in-depth ana...
7th Degree: Provost and Judge
20 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.This podcast episode explores the 7th...
6th Degree: Intimate Secretary
06 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.This episode delves into the symbolic...
5th Degree: Perfect Master
23 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.In this episode, the virtues of indus...
4th Degree: Secret Master
09 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.In the "Way of the Hermit" ...
3rd Degree: Master Mason
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.In this podcast, the significance of ...
2nd Degree: Fellowcraft
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.In the episode, the symbolism inheren...
1st Degree: Entered Apprentice
21 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.In the podcast episode, the moral les...
Introduction to the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry
31 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.This is the first episode of a series...