Whence Came You? - 0713 - Fortresses of the Mind: 1930s Blueprints for Peace and Grit
Whence Came You? - Freemasonry discussed and Masonic research for today's Freemason
Release Date: 05/25/2026
Whence Came You? - 0714 - The Cooperative Craft: From Apathy to Enlightenment
Whence Came You? - Freemasonry discussed and Masonic research for today's Freemason
This week on the show, we are traveling back to the late 1930s to unlock the archives. First, we’re tackling a blunt operational reality from August of 1937 that hits just as close to home today: a Master speaking plainly about lodge apathy, and why the membership is just as much to blame as the leadership when a lodge loses its spark. Then, we’re shifting gears to look at a massive historical transformation from March 1938. We’ll trace the rapid progress of education in England, the impact of the printing press, and how a loosely organized group of illiterate operative...
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Whence Came You? - 0713 - Fortresses of the Mind: 1930s Blueprints for Peace and Grit
Whence Came You? - Freemasonry discussed and Masonic research for today's Freemason
This week, we are unlocking the late 1930s archives of the Square and Compass journal. First, we dive into a May 1938 piece titled Freemasonry and Peace , which pulls in a famous debate between Albert Einstein and Sigmund Freud to ask if humanity is hardwired for destruction, or if the Craft can train us for peace. Then, we look at an August 1937 article titled Helpful Suggestions for Every Day —a masterclass in daily resilience, written during a brutal economic recession . Stay tuned! Links: wcypodcast.com/secretary-box Skull and Crown Ltd. ...
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Whence Came You? - 0712 - Pythagoras: Fact, Fiction, and the Fraternity
Whence Came You? - Freemasonry discussed and Masonic research for today's Freemason
This week, we're opening with a look at delinquent dues payers in the nineteen thirties, a topic that may sound dry at first, but really tells us a lot about hardship, brotherhood, and how lodges tried to survive through economic times. Then we'll shift from practical concerns to ancient philosophy with Pythagoras and his disciples, where we have to sort through what's historically solid, what's probably embellished, and what survives because it still speaks to us symbolically. It's all about discernment, fact, fiction, and the deeper truth that sometimes lives somewhere in between all this...
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Whence Came You? - 0711 - Ritual, Revision, and Renewal
Whence Came You? - Freemasonry discussed and Masonic research for today's Freemason
This week, we’re looking at two really interesting articles from Square and Compass Magazine. First up, we’ll be reading Anachronisms and Inconsistencies in Masonic Ritual. Have you ever thought in ritual, "Hey, that doesn't make sense?" Well, many have, and we'll explore a few of them. Then, we’ll turn to A New Hope for Masonic Education. If Grand Lodges can't provide education in 1937, what can be done to fix this? One answer - Nationalize it! All this and more, stay tuned. Links: wcypodcast.com/secretary-box Skull and Crown Ltd. https://www.youtube.com/c/WhenceCameYou ...
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Whence Came You? - 0710 - Napoleon and Freemasonry
Whence Came You? - Freemasonry discussed and Masonic research for today's Freemason
Join us this week as we read a piece on Napoleon and how he became a mythic figure larger than the facts themselves! I may be a little under the weather, but Masonry doesn't stop, so here we go! Stay tuned! Links: wcypodcast.com/secretary-box Skull and Crown Ltd. https://www.youtube.com/c/WhenceCameYou Get some swag! Get the book!
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Whence Came You? - 0709 - The Real Work of Masonry: Service and Interpretation
Whence Came You? - Freemasonry discussed and Masonic research for today's Freemason
Join us this week for a thoughtful conversation on practical Masonry and the inner meaning of the Craft, as we explore how service, symbolism, and interpretation come together to make Masonry real in daily life. wcypodcast.com/secretary-box Skull and Crown Ltd. https://www.youtube.com/c/WhenceCameYou Get some swag! Get the book!
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Whence Came You? - 0708 - Smoke, Symbol and Secrecy
Whence Came You? - Freemasonry discussed and Masonic research for today's Freemason
This week, dive into the third installment of Manly P. Hall’s “Ancient Mysteries and Secret Societies,” exploring its influence on modern Masonic symbolism. We sift through Hall’s revelations against modern science, history, sociology, and archaeology to see what holds up. Next, we'll review Universal Co-Masonry Podcast Episode 41 on “Negro Freemasonry,” uncovering lessons in science, religion, philosophy, and hidden wisdom for craft Masonry. Finally, we'll read Brother Ernest Crutcher, MD’s 1938 essay from Square and Compass Journal on sacrificing health for fashion—and...
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Whence Came You? - 0707 - Abandoning the Mystery?
Whence Came You? - Freemasonry discussed and Masonic research for today's Freemason
Join us this week as we explore the ancient Druidic Mysteries and their correlations with Freemasonry and other occult orders. We're reading the second in a three-part series penned by Manly Hall himself. Then we'll read a piece from yours truly on the winding path of belief and knowledge. We begin wondrous, then our sciences grow, and we leave the wonder behind, then we find it again if we're lucky. We must not abandon the concept of wonder in our lives! All this and more. Stay tuned! Links: Skull and Crown Ltd. https://www.youtube.com/c/WhenceCameYou Get some...
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Whence Came You? - 0706 - A Completely Based Episode
Whence Came You? - Freemasonry discussed and Masonic research for today's Freemason
Join us this week for an exploration of what it takes to attract Gen Z and Gen Alpha members, and how we can get out of the way and let them take our fraternity into the future. Darin A. Lahners gives us a diverse list of things we can do to facilitate this mission--should we decide to take it on. Then, we read the first in a three-part series from none other than Manly P. Hall. What and how did the ancient mysteries influence modern-day occult sciences? All this and more! Stay tuned! Links: Skull and Crown Ltd. https://www.youtube.com/c/WhenceCameYou Get...
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Whence Came You? - 0705 - Open a Book!
Whence Came You? - Freemasonry discussed and Masonic research for today's Freemason
Join us this week as we explore what the Egyptian Sphinx can teach the Freemason! What symbology can we ascribe to teachings in Masonry? The answer may surprise you, although it's right in front of our eyes! Then Learn how to play Tarocchini, the original game that spawned the Tarot! Additionally, we read a wonderful piece that inspires us to be better Masonic Writers! WB Patrick Dey is on point with his latest op-ed. Thanks for listening, and have an amazing week! Links: Skull and Crown Ltd. https://www.youtube.com/c/WhenceCameYou Get some swag! Get the...
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This week, we are unlocking the late 1930s archives of the Square and Compass journal. First, we dive into a May 1938 piece titled Freemasonry and Peace , which pulls in a famous debate between Albert Einstein and Sigmund Freud to ask if humanity is hardwired for destruction, or if the Craft can train us for peace. Then, we look at an August 1937 article titled Helpful Suggestions for Every Day —a masterclass in daily resilience, written during a brutal economic recession . Stay tuned!
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