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In this deep and uncompromising conversation, Mark Stavish dismantles modern myths about initiation, psychic awakening, and spiritual power.
We explore why all initiation is ultimately self-initiation, why ritual alone is not enough, and how true awakening unfolds through interior, progressive experiences—not flashy signs or paranormal obsession.
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Guest Links
👤 Bio page (Director of Studies) → hermeticinstitute.org/html/author.html
🌐 Institute for Hermetic Studies → hermeticinstitute.org
🎓 Free Course: Unfolding the Rose (Teachable) → institute-for-hermetic-studies.teachable.com/p/unfolding-the-rose
📚 IHS Collection – University of Scranton Library → https://www.scranton.edu/academics/wml/bookplates/ihs.shtml
💝 Support the IHS Collection (GoFundMe) → gofundme.com/f/help-mark-stavish-preserve-esoteric-wisdom
Guest Biography
Mark Stavish, M.A. is a respected authority in the study and practice of Western spiritual traditions. He has over 35 years of experience in Western esotericism. He holds degrees in Theology and Counseling, and is the founder and Director of Studies for the Institute for Hermetic Studies (Wyoming, Pennsylvania).
Note: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Guest Books
📖 Egregores: The Occult Entities That Watch Over Human Destiny → amzn.to/47bgkWb
📖 Between the Gates: Lucid Dreaming, Astral Projection, and the Body of Light → amzn.to/4nimj1F
📖 The Path of Freemasonry: The Craft as a Spiritual Practice → amzn.to/4nbC36k
📖 Kabbalah for Health & Wellness → amzn.to/4nfFWaB
Sean Patrick Hazlett’s Books (Paranormal, Alternate History, Sci-Fi)
📖 Weird World War III – Cold War alternate history meets paranormal warfare. → amzn.to/3rnGUI2
📖 Weird World War IV – Post-apocalyptic science fiction with a supernatural twist. → amzn.to/3rp9bhA
📖 Weird World War: China – Military sci-fi meets East Asian myth and history. → amzn.to/44xMdWa
📖 Hell’s Well – Science fiction horror novella. → amzn.to/3rAlyqS
📖 Hellhold: And Other Stories – Dark worlds, demonic bargains, and forbidden knowledge. → amzn.to/42rU49c
📖 Necromancer: And Other Stories – Post-apocalyptic horror and supernatural warfare. → amzn.to/4mQXfON
📖 Alien Abattoir and Other Stories – Chilling sci-fi tales. → amzn.to/3rKtoi5
🎧 Alien Abattoir and Other Stories (Audio) – Sci-fi and horror audiobook for paranormal fans. → amzn.to/3Jbr89g
📖 The Post-Apocalyptic Tourist’s Guide to the Mojave Desert – Dystopian road trip through America’s wasteland. → amzn.to/3ryK8bS
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Intro: "Mark of the Doomslayer" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Copyright © 2026 Through a Glass Darkly. All rights reserved.
In this deep and uncompromising conversation, Mark Stavish dismantles modern myths about initiation, psychic awakening, and spiritual power.
We explore why all initiation is ultimately self-initiation, why ritual alone is not enough, and how true awakening unfolds through interior, progressive experiences—not flashy signs or paranormal obsession.
🎬 Clip My Content – You’re free to use clips from my videos — just link back to me and include my show name/brand on the clip.
▶️ Subscribe to Through A Glass Darkly with Sean Patrick Hazlett – Your source for UFO encounters, alien abductions, paranormal investigations, and hidden history. Don’t miss a single episode — subscribe here: youtube.com/c/ThroughAGlassDarklyWithSean
🔮 Early Access & Private Discord – Get early access to videos, join our private Discord community, help grow the channel, and support the show here: patreon.com/ThroughAGlassDarkly
☕ One-Time Support – Fuel the channel with a one-time contribution here: buymeacoffee.com/TAGD
Guest Links
👤 Bio page (Director of Studies) → hermeticinstitute.org/html/author.html
🌐 Institute for Hermetic Studies → hermeticinstitute.org
🎓 Free Course: Unfolding the Rose (Teachable) → institute-for-hermetic-studies.teachable.com/p/unfolding-the-rose
📚 IHS Collection – University of Scranton Library → https://www.scranton.edu/academics/wml/bookplates/ihs.shtml
💝 Support the IHS Collection (GoFundMe) → gofundme.com/f/help-mark-stavish-preserve-esoteric-wisdom
Guest Biography
Mark Stavish, M.A. is a respected authority in the study and practice of Western spiritual traditions. He has over 35 years of experience in Western esotericism. He holds degrees in Theology and Counseling, and is the founder and Director of Studies for the Institute for Hermetic Studies (Wyoming, Pennsylvania).
Note: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Guest Books
📖 Egregores: The Occult Entities That Watch Over Human Destiny → amzn.to/47bgkWb
📖 Between the Gates: Lucid Dreaming, Astral Projection, and the Body of Light → amzn.to/4nimj1F
📖 The Path of Freemasonry: The Craft as a Spiritual Practice → amzn.to/4nbC36k
📖 Kabbalah for Health & Wellness → amzn.to/4nfFWaB
Sean Patrick Hazlett’s Books (Paranormal, Alternate History, Sci-Fi)
📖 Weird World War III – Cold War alternate history meets paranormal warfare. → amzn.to/3rnGUI2
📖 Weird World War IV – Post-apocalyptic science fiction with a supernatural twist. → amzn.to/3rp9bhA
📖 Weird World War: China – Military sci-fi meets East Asian myth and history. → amzn.to/44xMdWa
📖 Hell’s Well – Science fiction horror novella. → amzn.to/3rAlyqS
📖 Hellhold: And Other Stories – Dark worlds, demonic bargains, and forbidden knowledge. → amzn.to/42rU49c
📖 Necromancer: And Other Stories – Post-apocalyptic horror and supernatural warfare. → amzn.to/4mQXfON
📖 Alien Abattoir and Other Stories – Chilling sci-fi tales. → amzn.to/3rKtoi5
🎧 Alien Abattoir and Other Stories (Audio) – Sci-fi and horror audiobook for paranormal fans. → amzn.to/3Jbr89g
📖 The Post-Apocalyptic Tourist’s Guide to the Mojave Desert – Dystopian road trip through America’s wasteland. → amzn.to/3ryK8bS
Video Equipment & YouTube Creator Tools (Podcasting, Streaming, Filmmaking)
🎧 Bose SoundLink Around Ear Wireless Headphones II – Wireless headphones for podcast editing and streaming. → amzn.to/377r1hk
🎬 Elgato Green Screen – Best portable green screen for YouTubers. → amzn.to/3hJhE9v
🎤 Blue Yeticaster Broadcast Bundle – Professional USB microphone kit for podcasting and YouTube. → amzn.to/3hF0rOF
💡 Neewer 700W Softbox Lighting Kit – Affordable video lighting setup for creators. → amzn.to/3hKo748
📷 Sony ZV-1 Digital Camera – Top vlogging camera for YouTube creators. → amzn.to/3Cggs70
🎤 Mudder Mic Cover Windscreen – Microphone windscreen for better audio quality. → amzn.to/35Ww6Is
🎤 Aokeo Pop Filter – Best pop filter for podcast microphones. → amzn.to/3sMAYsO
📷 ULANZI Wide Angle/Macro Lens for ZV-1 – Expand your vlogging shots with wide angle and macro. → amzn.to/3tzlGXB
📷 GoPro HERO10 Black – Best action camera for travel and adventure vlogging. → amzn.to/3xHApBX
💡 UBeesize Ring Light with Tripod – Ring light for streaming, makeup, and video content. → amzn.to/3OxUnpr
🎤 Saramonic Blink500 B2 Wireless Mic System – Wireless lavalier microphone for DSLR, smartphone, and YouTube live. → amzn.to/3Ov9srH
📊 TubeBuddy – YouTube SEO tool for video growth and keyword research. → tubebuddy.com/ThroughAGlassDarkly
🤝 Guesto – Book podcast guests and manage interviews online. → app.guestio.com/?ref=4921
Intro: "Mark of the Doomslayer" by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
Copyright © 2026 Through a Glass Darkly. All rights reserved.
