Bledsoe Said So

Ryan and Alex dive into the Coptic Nag Hammadi text Pistis Sophia, a 3rd–4th century work that presents a radically different vision of Jesus Christ and the cosmos. Set 11 years after the resurrection, it portrays Jesus as a radiant being of light teaching his disciples, especially Mary Magdalene, about his journey through heavenly realms and the redemption of Sophia, a divine figure who fell into the darkness and must rise again through repentance.

They unpack this deeply symbolic story as an allegory for humanity’s fall into material existence and a blueprint for spiritual ascent, exploring themes of purification, enlightenment, and the hidden mysteries of the light.

Ryan and Alex explore the growing need for a steady spiritual practice in a time that feels increasingly apocalyptic. They discuss how truth can emerge from periods of darkness, why the rosary may function as a form of consciousness technology, and how ancient traditions, like the medieval monks’ liturgical hours of the Divine Office, offer a structured path for staying grounded amid cultural and spiritual upheaval.

Paul Citarella, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of the Monroe Institute, joins Ryan and Alex to discuss the personal journey that led him through dreams, synchronicity, and expanded states of consciousness to his role at Monroe. They explore the Institute’s new Gateway Voyage program, the power of meditation, and the profound realizations that can emerge through deep states of awareness.

Ryan and Alex revisit the themes explored on Bledsoe Said So since the Goddess episode (episode 219), tracing the deeper narrative forming around esoteric cosmology, the reality of life after death, immortality, spiritual hierarchies, and the Way of Light.

Ryan and Alex journey through the tantric cosmology of Vajrayana Tibetan Buddhism, exploring the bardo realms that bridge life and death and the dreamlike illusion of samsara. They reflect on awakening and the realization of nirvana, examining how the mind’s psychic projections shape human experience across lifetimes. They also cover the spiritual practices that allow one to see beyond illusion and awaken to a deeper, enduring reality.