Ep. 39 | The Gnostic Blueprint: The Ancient Power Structure That Shapes the Modern World | Joel Thomas – Free the Rabbits

What if the secret societies, elite bloodlines, and occult orders that shaped medieval Europe never actually disappeared — they just got better at hiding? In this episode, Jordan sits down with Joel Thomas, host of Free the Rabbits, to pull back the curtain on the ancient power structures that continue to operate beneath the surface of modern civilization. From the Rex Deus priesthood and the Knights Templar to the mystery of Rennes-le-Château, the Priory of Sion, and the Nephilim bloodlines hiding in plain sight — Joel brings two hours of serious research and hard questions to a conversation that connects the ancient world directly to the one we're living in right now. This isn't history for history's sake. This is the blueprint. (0:00) Introduction, themes, and guest overview (1:21) Guest introduction: Joel Thomas from Free the Rabbits (1:58) Rennes Le Chateau mystery and historical overview (3:14) Joel Thomas on academic integrity and research approaches (5:13) The Cass Sunstein effect and cognitive infiltration (10:06) UAP, NHI phenomena, and historical context (12:10) Joel Thomas’ personal Freemasonry experience (14:58) Music, conspiracy research, and building community (17:12) Podcasting journey and community building (19:32) Rennes Le Chateau mystery revisited (20:05) Rex Deus and historical background (26:13) Rex Deus priesthood and practices (29:42) The Essenes and their connection to Rex Deus (31:54) The Temple Mount and significance in modern conflicts (33:20) Christian Zionism vs. Christianity (36:29) The origins and rise of the Knights Templar (44:39) Templars, Assassins, and Palestine connections (45:43) QAnon movement and controlled opposition (47:28) Templars’ split with Priory of Sion (51:31) Fall and resurgence of the Templars (52:42) Sinclair family and Templar order in Scotland (57:10) Roslyn Chapel and mysterious carvings (1:01:17) French nobility and Middle East connections (1:04:04) Arthurian legends and hidden meanings (1:09:03) Robin Hood as a grail tale (1:14:09) Occult initiation processes (1:14:44) Ren Le Chateau and Father Sonnier’s story (1:19:23) Oak Island treasure and Rosicrucian connections (1:20:51) Catholic Church’s actions against Father Sonnier (1:24:08) Bloodlines of Jesus and their significance (1:24:39) Priory of Sion and Les Dossier Secrets