Whence Came You? - Freemasonry discussed and Masonic research for today's Freemason
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Whence Came You? - 0546 - Freemasonry: A Jewish Perspective
May 23, 2022 02:30 - 1 hour - 154 MBThis week, we talked with a Brother of the Jewish faith about his particular experience in Freemasonry. Is Freemasonry compatible with Judaism? What's it like to join a fraternity that's overwhelmingly Christian, which uses a Jewish text as the foundation for the allegory and being Jewish In the fraternity? This week, we're talking to Brother Sean Rothberg and gaining a unique perspective on the Craft. All this and more. Stay tuned! Links: The Masonic Kippah - A Place for Jewish Freema...
Whence Came You? - 0545 - What the Heck Is Egregore?
May 16, 2022 02:30 - 49 minutes - 114 MBThis week, how can we adjust our lives to be more Masonic, and connect with the people around us? Is the answer truly in putting down our phones and electronics? Are they truly a plague upon modern mankind? We’ll explore this idea in a piece by Darin A. Lahners, where he lays out many of the significant issues with mental health and our dependence on electronics. Then Ill. Bro. Harrison tells us about famous last words--those words spoken by prolific and interesting people throughout histor...
Whence Came You? - 0544 - The Midwest Conference on Masonic Education - A Review
May 09, 2022 02:30 - 42 minutes - 98.3 MBThis week, we get a rundown of what happened at the Midwest Conference of Masonic Education, 2022, in Kansas City, MO. What were some of the ideas passed around from state education officer to state education officer regarding best practices and discoveries within the realm of Masonic education? Then we'll hear, from Greg Knott, who tells us about a recent visit he had to a used bookstore. What treasures did he find? Finally, we'll wrap it up with reflections on being your own teacher--what...
Whence Came You - 0543 - Value in the Rubbish
May 02, 2022 02:30 - 35 minutes - 80.6 MBThis week, is there value in the rubbish of the temple? What do those less than perfect stones do for us for the rest of our lives? Could they be lessons preparing us for future obstacles? Then we'll hear a response from a festive board regarding the 47th problem of Euclid. At a recent festive board, one Brother brings a personal touch to his 47th problem of Euclid response in a special segment he's recorded for us. Then, a letter to the Brothers the world over about the importance of the e...
Whence Came You? - 0542 - A Serious Lack of Discretion
April 25, 2022 02:30 - 38 minutes - 87.8 MBThis week, how critical is the idea of an individual degree and an individual catechism to the future of Freemasonry? We’ll explore a piece by William H. Boyd in which he outlines the several reasons why the future of the Craft depends on the practice of individual degrees and catechisms. Then, we'll talk about the investigation committee and the concerns of a Grand Lodge in the 1950s. As the Grand Lodge put it, is there a “serious lack of discretion?” We’ll explore some of the questions t...
Whence Came You? - 0541 - Stop Changing Freemasonry
April 18, 2022 02:30 - 51 minutes - 118 MBThis week, we wrap up the contemporary look at Whither Are We Traveling with part 11 of Darin A. Lahner's series. Are there not too many well-meaning Brethren working overtime to make Freemasonry something other than Freemasonry? Should we abandon free will and accord? Should we take positions on public issues of the day? Go all out for materialism? Subsidize? Then we hear a tale from Illustrious Brother Steven L. Harrison in this week's Masonic Minute about Winston Churchill--The most diff...
Whence Came You? - 0540 - Not All Men Are Redeemable
April 11, 2022 02:30 - 36 minutes - 84.6 MBThis week, Whither Are We Traveling? (Pt 10) and Worshipful Brother Darin A. Lahners' contemporary examination of the text. Hasn't the so-called 'century of the common man' contributed to making our fraternity a little too common? Is it so easy for anybody to join Freemasonry? And what happens when common men become part of our uncommon fraternity? Ritual cheapened? The public image of the fraternity sullied? Then, we'll take a look at a recent article from the Knight Templar Magazine--all ...
Whence Came You? - 0539 - Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen
April 04, 2022 02:30 - 35 minutes - 81.2 MBThis week, "What has become of that course of moral instruction, veiled and illustrated by symbols that Freemasonry is supposed to be?" Has Freemasonry lost its Masonic education edge? Are we too hung up on crafted programs created by our membership committees that change every year? What could be a simple way of ensuring Masonic education finds its way to every member? Then, we've got an all-new Masonic Minute with Ill. Bro. Steven L. Harrison in which he discusses the topic of heaven and ...
Whence Came You? - 0538 - More Light with Bro. Austin Shifrin
March 28, 2022 02:30 - 41 minutes - 95.3 MBThis week we welcome Illustrious Brother Austin Shifrin from the Valley of Pittsburgh, PA. He's the author of the upcoming book More Light, Collected Masonic Writings from 2017 to 2021. What's the difference between ethics and etiquette? What makes a gentleman? We'll get to these questions and a whole lot more. Stay tuned! Links: Get the book More Light, Collected Writings! https://amzn.to/3MSJ628 The Soustheastern Masonic Symposia https://www.h25smes.org Craftsman+ FB Group h...
Whence Came You? - 0537 - Are You Festive "Bored?"
March 21, 2022 02:30 - 57 minutes - 131 MBThis week, Darin A. Lahners dives into the seventh question of "Whither Are We Traveling?" Do we pay enough attention to the festive board? Does your lodge know the difference between a festive board and a table lodge? If the answer is, "… It's the same thing.", I'm sorry to tell you that's just not true. We'll break apart the differences. We'll talk about the necessity for the festive board--one of Freemasonry's fundamental tools for making this world better by making good men better. Then...
Whence Came You? - 0536 - The Lodge that Wasn't Over Simpkins’ Store
March 14, 2022 02:30 - 51 minutes - 118 MBThis week, we're back with part seven of Whither Are We Traveling? Darin Lahners gives his generational outlook on the question of whether America's passion for bigness and efficiency has ruined Masonic charity. Why do we, as Americans, need to be acknowledged for our charitable efforts? Doesn't looking for acknowledgment stray from the path of altruism? Then, a staple of romanticized Freemasonry, the Lodge Over Simpkin's Store, an original poem written by Most Worship Lawrence N. Greenleaf...
Whence Came You? - 0535 - Craft Freemasonry VS The Rest
March 07, 2022 03:30 - 48 minutes - 112 MBThis week, Darin Lahners tackles the question, what happens when we allow Freemasonry to be broken up into several smaller organizations that demand our time and market themselves as something more or greater than symbolic lodge? Is that even appropriate? Then, we'll have an all-new Masonic Minute with Illustrious Brother Steven L Harrison. Do you remember that time you were asked to deposit something and were unable to? Steve talks about the Rite of Destitution, its importance, and the les...
Whence Came You? - 0534 - The Truth About Tolerance
February 28, 2022 03:30 - 1 hour - 173 MBThis week, are Grand Lodges too obsessed with growing the numbers of their individual lodges? Darin Lahners takes another look at Dwight L. Smith's work and gives his contemporary response. Can Freemasonry become so big that it becomes impersonal? This would be antithetical to the entire Craft. Then, we'll turn toward the philosophic realm of a concept called Toleration. The practice of tolerating something, in particular, differences of opinion or behavior--what does tolerance really mean ...
Whence Came You? - 0533 - Knowing Thyself in Times of Change
February 21, 2022 03:30 - 57 minutes - 131 MBThis week, is Freemasonry too easy to join? We'll read part 4 of Darin Lahners expose on Whither Are We Traveling-- a new generational look at the original 1963 paper. Is everything geared for speed? Is proficiency something we still need? Then we'll take a trip into the future with Illustrious Brother Steven L. Harrison as he attends a Lodge meeting. This time, something's a little different. Then we'll take a look at that old saying, "Know Thyself." How does it apply in a world that cont...
Whence Came You? - 0532 - The 5 Es of Lodge Success with Jordan Kelly
February 14, 2022 03:30 - 1 hour - 190 MBThis week, we're talking about the things we don't do. We will explore the Five ES of a Successful Lodge with fellow Masonic education enthusiast, Illinois Freemason, and Education Committee member Jordan Kelly. How can you ensure your candidate is coming back for more? Here's a clue--it's not by teaching them about how to do floor work or dubbing them with the title of Apprentice Pancake Flipper. Jordan brings his professional expertise to a much-needed conversation about a successful Maso...
Whence Came You? - 0531 - The Fraternal Review and Angel Millar
February 07, 2022 03:30 - 1 hour - 157 MBThis week, we have a great interview. The Fraternal Review names Masonic scholar and author Angel Millar as its interim Editor-in-Chief and announces the 2022 themes for the Fraternal Review publication. Fringe Masonry. The Festive Board Tradition, The Temple of Solomon, The Taxil Hoax, The Ancient Mysteries, The Masonic Influence of Tattoo Art, Moby Dick and Freemasonry, Freemasonry, and the Working Class Hero, Freemasonry and Extraterrestrial Life, Kabbalah and Freemasonry Pt. 2, and Herm...
Whence Came You? - 0530 - The Masonic Pageant w/Frank Conway
January 31, 2022 03:30 - 1 hour - 189 MBThis week, an all-new Masonic Minute with Illustrious Brother Steven L. Harrison--does the vice-presidential oath of office look a little too Masonic? Then we've got a great new interview with Illustrious Brother Frank Conway, the author of The Masonic Pageant--the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction's answer to the Scottish Rite Ritual and Monitor of the Southern Jurisdiction. Or rather, it's the closest we have. This is an exclusive interview set up by our Legacy Partner, Worshipful Brother Chr...
Whence Came You? - 0529 - Into the Cult of Mithras
January 24, 2022 03:30 - 56 minutes - 129 MBThis week, we look at the Cult of Mithras, and by the end of the article, you'll have felt that perhaps, you are a "Raven." Then, we'll hear from WB:. Bro. Patrick Dey, in the next installment of Masonic Myth Busters. There's a lot to say about McGregor Mathers and his translation of the Abramelin. Patrick takes the question head-on--did MacGregor Mathers pick the worst possible translation to work from? Then we'll take a look at the continuing series of Whither Are We Traveling, with a som...
Whence Came You - 0528 - The Wrong Leaders
January 17, 2022 03:30 - 44 minutes - 103 MBThis week, we hear Darin A Lahners' continued op-ed on "Whither are We Traveling." Can we expect Freemasonry to retain its past glory and prestige unless the level of leadership is raised above its present position? Darin has a unique perspective on this. Having been a master of a couple of different Lodges in a great mix of both city and rural areas. You're not going to want to miss it. Then we hear from Illustrious Brother Steven L. Harrison in an all-new Masonic Minute. Who is Elvis Wing...
Whence Came You? - 0528 - The Wrong Leaders
January 17, 2022 03:30 - 44 minutes - 103 MBThis week, we hear Darin A Lahners' continued op-ed on "Whither are We Traveling." Can we expect Freemasonry to retain its past glory and prestige unless the level of leadership is raised above its present position? Darin has a unique perspective on this. Having been a master of a couple of different Lodges in a great mix of both city and rural areas. You're not going to want to miss it. Then we hear from Illustrious Brother Steven L. Harrison in an all-new Masonic Minute. Who is Elvis Wing...
Whence Came You? - 0527 - Whither Are We Traveling: Gen X Edition
January 10, 2022 03:30 - 57 minutes - 132 MBThis week, we explore the first part of "Whither Are We Traveling?" a multipart series by Brother Darin A Lahners. In this exploration, Darin dives into Dwight L Smith's seminal work "Whither Are We Traveling?" and asks some very pertinent questions. While this particular paper was the subject of "Laudable Pursuit" many years ago, what can we say about it today? Brother Darin has some ideas. Then, we'll hear from Worshipful Brother Patrick Dey in this first installment of Masonic Myth Buste...
Whence Came You? - 0526 - The Name Revealed
December 20, 2021 03:30 - 32 minutes - 73.5 MBThis week, we conclude the chapter on the Ineffable Name, coming from The Symbolism of Freemasonry. What does the word truly mean? What is the actual word? According to one Brother's theory, it's a word that we have never talked about before. It comes directly from the Kabbalah. We even discuss what each attribute might stand for--the tetragrammaton, the triangle, the all-seeing eye. Plus, some exclusive news toward the end of the show! Don't miss out! Stay tuned! Links: WCY Podcast Yo...
Whence Came You? - 0525 - Elohim and the Ineffable
December 13, 2021 03:30 - 33 minutes - 76.6 MBThis week, we dive further into the idea of the ineffable name, the Elohim. Then we take a more objective look at the ineffable Word of God. Is it a name, a phrase, an action? What could it mean? And finally, we'll wrap it up with a discussion on a new Tarot card, draw from a new deck. Stay tuned! Double Eagle Con! http://www.tinyurl.com/doubleeaglecon2021 Elohim Pt 2 https://blog.philosophicalsociety.org/2021/05/24/the-elohim-part-ii-a-crooked-path/ GL RI Ineffable https://www.r...
Whence Came You? - 0524 - Elohim Who?
December 06, 2021 03:30 - 34 minutes - 79.5 MBThis week—Great news about a great Brother who is now Worshipful Master. We've also got illustrious Brother Harrison, who stops by for on new Masonic Minute. The movie Peggy Sue-- Kathleen Turner, Nicolas Cage, and…the Freemasons? Then a piece that explores the idea of the Elohim. What is it? Or they? Or him? Finally, we draw a Tarot card and discuss its implications on revelation, change, and necessary destruction. Soul growth is imminent. Stay tuned… Links: Masonic Philosophical Soci...
Whence Came You? - 0523 - Who's Enoch, Anyway?
November 29, 2021 03:30 - 46 minutes - 107 MBThis week, some things are grinding Bill Hosler's gears. What could those things be? Women, Freemasons? Points in or out? Green beans? Alcohol in lodge? You'll have to listen to find out. Then we'll ask an age-old question. Who the heck was Enoch? What does it mean when he says that he walked with God? Kristen Wilson-Slack's got an excellent post on this. She explores the various facets of what we know about him, where we can read more, and she also discusses the origin of "Enochian" --Ed ...
Whence Came You? - 522 - Secrets of the Moon
November 22, 2021 03:30 - 44 minutes - 101 MBThis week, we explore the symbol of one of the lesser-known in Freemasonry--the Moon. We often think it means just relating to the equilibrium of ruling a Lodge, but could it mean more? Is the secret pertaining to divine feminine energy? And can it also have a historical and practical purpose within our ritual? We've also got a great, all-new Masonic Minute segment with Illustrious Brother Harrison. What happens when Steve sits down for lunch and realizes the Brothers he's talking to have n...
Whence Came You? - 0522 - Secrets of the Moon
November 22, 2021 03:30 - 44 minutes - 101 MBThis week, we explore the symbol of one of the lesser-known in Freemasonry--the Moon. We often think it means just relating to the equilibrium of ruling a Lodge, but could it mean more? Is the secret pertaining to divine feminine energy? And can it also have a historical and practical purpose within our ritual? We've also got a great, all-new Masonic Minute segment with Illustrious Brother Harrison. What happens when Steve sits down for lunch and realizes the Brothers he's talking to have n...
Whence Came You? - 0521 - Conspiracies, Fake News, and How We Can Overcome
November 15, 2021 03:30 - 42 minutes - 97 MBThis week Darin Lahners sheds some light on some of the wild conspiratorial manifestos that have been dropped off at Masonic lodges all over Illinois. How does this speak of the collective thoughts on Freemasonry today, and what are its dangers? And what is the possible threat specifically affecting Freemasonry? Then, we'll travel nearly 70 years in the past to take a look at how Freemasons were persecuted during the Holocaust. We're not going to talk about the "Forget Me Not" at all. We'll ...
Whence Came You? - 0520 - Let's Go Tarot
November 08, 2021 03:30 - 53 minutes - 122 MBThis week, we look at the history of the Tarot. Where it came from, who used it and what it was used for. We'll have an article from Jamie Paul Lamb about the Tarot as well, giving his high-level overview on the tarot significance. We also get a great look at the Tarot from a quasi-Masonic point of view. And if that's not cool enough, we will draw a card and see what that card could mean for us. We've also got Illustrious Brother Harrison stopping by for an all-new Masonic Minute; stay tun...
Whence Came You? - 0519 - Eastern Origins of Freemasonry?
November 01, 2021 02:30 - 59 minutes - 136 MBThis week, we have a special guest, RW:.Brother, Christopher Earnshaw. RW:. Earnshaw is a Past Grand historian for the Grand Lodge of Japan, Past Master of the Lodge of Research for the Grand Lodge of Japan, a Past Chairman of Education! Brother Earnshaw takes us deep into the alchemical symbolism represented in Freemasonry through the East. Freemasonry often claims that light comes from the East, but just how far? Could the origins of Freemasonry be from China? We’ll talk to RW:. Earnshaw...
Whence Came You? - 0518 - The National Research Lodge?
October 25, 2021 02:30 - 57 minutes - 132 MBThis week, we travel back to 1915 with the birth of a National Masonic Research Society. That's right, the Builder Magazine. We'll read from Brother Joseph Fort Newton, who lays out the mission of this new organization. Then we'll hear from Ill. Bro. Steve Harrison in a segment all about reaching the East. What happens when we leave? Are we valued anymore? Do people still need us? Where can we find where we fit in after the East? We'll have an all-new segment from Bro. Matt Gallagher--he ta...
Whence Came You? - 0517 - The Debate on Science and Society
October 18, 2021 02:30 - 41 minutes - 96 MBThis week, we look at society's decline through perhaps one of the most influential platforms in our lives today--social media. Brother Greg Knot talks about this issue and how Freemasonry can bring society back together. Then we've got a brand-new segment from Brother Matt Gallagher. In his segment on Practical Freemasonry, he talks about just what is "Practical Freemasonry" and some of the dangers of not knowing your audience. We'll wrap it up with an exploration of science. Just what is ...
Whence Came You? - 0516 - The Magic Ritual
October 11, 2021 02:30 - 42 minutes - 96.5 MBThis week, we talk about the magic in ritual. Is it truly magic, or is it a psychological change that rearranges how man thinks about life? In this great piece from Brother Akram R. Elias, PGM, we talk about the "magic" of ritual. Then, we'll hear the tale of William Dodd. A Freemason who got into some trouble, forged his signature in order to pay back some debts, and got caught up in a wild tale you're not going to want to miss in an all-new Masonic Minute from Illustrious Brother Steven L...
Whence Came You? - 0515 - Don't Let Them In!
October 04, 2021 02:30 - 36 minutes - 83.2 MBThis week, as we travel through the year Masonically, sometimes things become a little laid back--things become not exciting, and then one day, our thumbs stop scrolling. We see something inspiring, and that's just what Brother Randy Sanders has in store for us as he talks about inspiring events happening in Freemasonry. What could it mean for all of us? Then we'll hear from Brother Matt Gallagher in his exclusive, Practical Freemasonry segment. Why should you be a Mason? And perhaps, why y...
Whence Came You? - 0514 - Moral Courage: Do We Have It?
September 27, 2021 02:30 - 31 minutes - 72 MBThis week, we ask the question, what is moral courage? How many of us have moral courage in the lodge room? Can we stand up for what's right regardless of who is infringing on the rules of Freemasonry? Then, we'll hear the story of one of the most prolific computer programmers ever to be on this planet in an all-new Masonic Minute from Ill. Bro. Steve Harrison. Finally, we wrap it up with a great new segment, Practical Freemasonry with Matt Gallagher. In this episode, he'll take us through ...
Whence Came You? - 0513 - Human Survival: Collecting Traits and Virtues
September 20, 2021 02:30 - 36 minutes - 82.7 MBDoes Freemasonry have a mascot? If it had a mascot, What would it look like? What would it represent? What does it send as a message to the outside community? Then, we’ll talk about the origin of the human species. What traits does the Homo sapien have, and how did they lead to our current state of modern survival and comfort? And likewise, what are the virtues that have been collected over time to form the civil societies that we live in? Does Freemasonry have something to do with it? Did...
Whence Came You? - 0512 - Freemasonry's Outlook for Mars
September 13, 2021 02:30 - 55 minutes - 127 MBThis week we explore what the New Age Magazine once thought about Martian life and how to communicate with Mars. A Masonic magazine talking about communications with Mars? That's right. We'll be shooting for the stars as we check out this awesome article from Dr. John Bozeman. Then, we hear from Illustrious Brother Steven L. Harrison as he gives us the perfect recipe for putting on a Masonic event. We'll wrap it up with a discussion on fear and how Freemasonry can help us overcome our base ...
Whence Came You? - 0511 - The Top 10 Books of the Millennium So Far
September 06, 2021 02:30 - 1 hour - 174 MBJoin us this week for an incredible interview with Brothers Dago and Ian of the Fraternal Review! In this episode, we discuss the results of the latest book poll, "The Best Masonic Books of the Millennium...so far." We also have a candid conversation about the role of literature in Masonic culture and the importance of recognizing what today's Freemasons are reading. What can we learn about growing our fraternity by knowing what is being actively read? Tune in and find out! Links: Th...
Whence Came You? - 0510 - Titles in Leadership
August 30, 2021 02:30 - 35 minutes - 80.1 MBThis week we explore a conundrum about Lodges. For those of us out there who have no specific dogma in our religions, if we even have one, could Lodge be considered a church? We'll explore this question in great detail. Then, what do female hummingbirds and their flashy feathers have to do with Freemasonry? Here's a clue, flashy colors equals lapel pins and medals. How do we use those? How do we define titles? And should we get rid of titles altogether? All this and more in this edifying ep...
Whence Came You? - 0509 - Protesting Masonic Privilege
August 23, 2021 02:30 - 22 minutes - 51.7 MBThis week, we ask the question, “Is honesty the best policy? Or is there something else?” Then, we hear about an organized protest in 1874 from the nefarious Ezra A. Cook. What was he protesting, and why? We’ll dive into this and uncover the proverbial storm over a corner laying ceremony. All this and a little bit more in this episode of “Whence Came You?” Stay tuned! Links: Illinois Lodge of Research www.IllinoisLodgeofResearch.org The Craftsman+ Journal and Pen http://www.wcypodc...
Whence Came You? - 0508 - Mystical to Practical: Finding Balance
August 16, 2021 02:30 - 52 minutes - 119 MBThis week, we continue the conversation about ritual--its importance and meaning, as we read a piece from New York Mason. In it, he reveals the secrets of past rituals and rites, what those rites of passages do for modern and contemporary society, and mostly lays bare one of the greatest threats to Craft Freemasonry. Then we'll hear from Ill. Bro. Steve Harrison as he tells a fantastic tale of Sammy, a Master Mason, who does some incredible things, and later, it turns personal. We'll wrap i...
Whence Came You? - 0507 - Masonic Muscle
August 09, 2021 02:30 - 1 hour - 205 MBThis week – we have a special guest, Bro. Cesar Rubio, the host of the new Masonic podcast Masonic Muscle. Bro. Cesar has a unique angle—personal health and fitness as it relates to Freemasonry and building our Temple. Personal health, followed by a relentless push for success—Bro Cesar and I have an aggressive conversation the likes of which we’ve never had before. Nothing is off the table in this no-holds-barred look at the problems affecting our Craft today… What are those problems? Ther...
Whence Came You? - 0506 - Masonic Repetition and Success
August 02, 2021 02:30 - 36 minutes - 84.4 MBThis week we ask just what it takes for you to commit to going back to Lodge. Greg not applies some tough filters to his lodge experience. Then, Brother Randy Sanders asks, “When's the last time you had a festive board for the heck of it?” He's got some great recommendations and I'll give you some of my own personal insights on the festive board event and what it brings to the Masonic experience. Finally, we'll ask the big question, ‘Does all that memory work really ever pay off--making a g...
Whence Came You? - 0505 - Masonic Archeology
July 26, 2021 02:30 - 23 minutes - 53.9 MBThis week, a recent 3,000-year-old inscription was found in Israel. A name is produced. What is the history of this name? And what's its connection with Freemasonry? Then we'll hear from Illustrious Brother Steven L. Harrison in an all-new Masonic Minute. We all hear that George Washington won the presidency unanimously--but is that factually correct? Steve Harrison puts it all on the line and will make us all a little better informed. All this and a little bit more in this episode of When...
Whence Came You? - 0504 - The Worshipful Master's Crash Course
July 19, 2021 02:30 - 58 minutes - 133 MBThis week we have news—an ancient play of initiation is coming back to life! Then We’ll get into the education--get in a time machine and heading back to the first time Midnight Freemason contributor Darin Lahners goes to the East—over and over again. We’ll explore the history of the often confounded Tracing Boards & Trestle Boards. We’ll wrap it up with a practical example of planning your year in the East from W.B. Adam Thayer. All this and more in this crash course in taking the East. St...
Whence Came You? - 0503 - Physical Death
July 12, 2021 02:30 - 35 minutes - 80.2 MBThis week, we take a look at death. What are some of the oldest death rituals we have in the archaeological record? What happens when you die, and you don't follow a particular religion? We're all familiar with what funerals look like in the Western world, but what do they look like everywhere else? And finally, what is a Masonic funeral service? And why do we have them? All this and a little bit more in this reflective episode of the Whence Came You? Podcast-- stay tuned! Links: 78, 30...
Whence Came You? - 0502 - The Secrets of Time
July 05, 2021 02:30 - 54 minutes - 125 MBThis week, we discuss a new technology for time. How does time affect our minds, and how do our minds affect how we live? Then, we're going to hear from Illustrious Brother Steven L. Harrison in an all-new Masonic Minute--what exactly was the Star and Garter? Here's a clue, it's not the Star-Spangled Banner, as many passively assume. Then, we'll hear some interesting facts about that great, treasonous "Brother," Benedict Arnold. In the end, we'll wrap it up with an article about breaking th...
Whence Came You? - 0501 - Masonic Solstice
June 28, 2021 02:30 - 37 minutes - 85.1 MBThis week, Unified Aerial Phenomena, UFOs extraterrestrials, and Freemasonry. What do these three topics have in common? Has the recent hoopla about UAPs got you thinking about what would happen if disclosure occurs? Then, we talk about the most recent holiday Father's Day, which coincided with the Summer Solstice--the longest day of the year. What are the origins of the Summer Solstice? What other holidays are similar? And how does it tie back to Freemasonry? All this and more, stay tuned....
Whence Came You? - 0500 - Shakespeare and Freemasonry
June 21, 2021 02:30 - 51 minutes - 117 MBThis week we finish up an article we started a few weeks ago about the Great Pyramid and initiation. It asks the question we all want to know, “Does Masonry hold the answers to life's problems?” Then we hear a pitch for a brand new fraternity, in 1928--the Fraternity of Osiris, Temple of Memphis. What could this new fraternity offer America in the heartland of Kansas City? Money, wealth, health? We’ll wrap it up with a longstanding controversy of Shakespeare--Was he a Freemason? All this a...
Whence Came You - 0499 - Esotericon Behind the Scenes
June 14, 2021 02:30 - 20 minutes - 37.1 MBJoin us this week as we have a shorter episode--We're behind the scenes with the guys of Esotericon and some immediate reporting on how the event went. The dates for the next Esotericon have been announced! Listen and find out all the details. We close it out with an awesome Masonic Minute with Ill. Bro. Harrison! Ancient Modern Initiation: Special Edition http://www.wcypodcast.com/the-Shop The Master's Word- A Short Treatise on the Word, the Light, and the Self - Autographed https...