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Whence Came You? - 0521 - Conspiracies, Fake News, and How We Can Overcome

Whence Came You? - Freemasonry discussed and Masonic research for today's Freemason

Release Date: 11/15/2021

Whence Came You? - 0550 - Temple, or Lodge?

Whence Came You? - Freemasonry discussed and Masonic research for today's Freemason

This week, we look at why a Masonic “Lodge” is also referred to as a “temple” and why it's not called a temple anymore or is it? In this philosophical look at the Temple versus Lodge debate, we’ll take apart both terms and see what they mean and how they are interchangeable and maybe not interchangeable--within the greater umbrella of Freemasonry. Then Ill. Bro. Steven L. Harrison stops by—this week, a fantastic journey stemming from the Grand Lodge of the state of Missouri. The One Grand Lodge that gave us more Freemasonry than any other Grand Lodge! We’ll also look at...

Whence Came You? - 0549 - The Egyptian Religion Exposed

Whence Came You? - Freemasonry discussed and Masonic research for today's Freemason

This week--for immediate release--Information on the brand new and upcoming South Pasadena Masonic Con event happening this July. Who will be there? Where can you get the tickets? And what's included? Then, we'll take a deep dive into a three-part series on ancient Egyptian Religion --from creation to administration to the variance that exists from Kingdom to Kingdom. Through this exploration, we’ll understand the ancient Egyptians fascination and need for the mysteries. And finally, we'll wrap it up with a single Tarot card draw. Great News brings security and contentment! All this and...

Whence Came You? - 0548 - A Prelude: Masonic Con Kansas

Whence Came You? - Freemasonry discussed and Masonic research for today's Freemason

This week, do words have the power to manifest your individual or group realities? Watch your thoughts--they become words! We’ll look at the topic in an article on the power of the spoken word in Freemasonry. Then, a quick message from the WCY Podcast on this special month. Finally, we'll wrap it up with a short interview with RWB:. Alex Powers, all about the upcoming Masonic Con Kansas! Who's going to be there? What are the topics? Why is it unique? Don't miss this episode if you're excited about bringing large Masonic education to the Midwest! All this and more, stay tuned. Links: ...

Whence Came You? - 0547 - Big John Deacon Freemason Extraordinaire with Chris Williams

Whence Came You? - Freemasonry discussed and Masonic research for today's Freemason

This week, we have the author of a four-part series of books. In it, a fictional character, Brother Deacon, a larger-than-life Freemason, extols lessons in Masonic philosophy through stories considered by many to be the contemporary version of the old Claudy Tyler Talks. We’ll talk with Brother James “Chris” Williams and find out why he wrote the books, what they mean to him, and some personal stories that are sure to get you right in the feels. Then, we’ll have a quick contemplative session on the idea of independence-- alone time, collaborations, what's it all mean? All this is and...

Whence Came You? - 0546 - Freemasonry: A Jewish Perspective

Whence Came You? - Freemasonry discussed and Masonic research for today's Freemason

This 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: Bro. Sean Rotherberg - [email protected] Follow on TikTok - @The_Wizard_of_Arj http://www.wcypodcast.com/tarot ...

Whence Came You? - 0545 - What the Heck Is Egregore?

Whence Came You? - Freemasonry discussed and Masonic research for today's Freemason

This 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 history, at the end of their earthly existence. We'll explore the idea of Egregore and Freemasonry, a...

Whence Came You? - 0544 - The Midwest Conference on Masonic Education - A Review

Whence Came You? - Freemasonry discussed and Masonic research for today's Freemason

This 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 that means and the duality of such an idea. Truth from within, or teenage angst? Going against the...

Whence Came You - 0543 - Value in the Rubbish

Whence Came You? - Freemasonry discussed and Masonic research for today's Freemason

This 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 esoteric in Freemasonry and our charge to light the fire of education in every man that comes through our...

Whence Came You? - 0542 - A Serious Lack of Discretion

Whence Came You? - Freemasonry discussed and Masonic research for today's Freemason

This 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 that we are charged to find the answers to within the Investigation committee and talk about how...

Whence Came You? - 0541 - Stop Changing Freemasonry

Whence Came You? - Freemasonry discussed and Masonic research for today's Freemason

This 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 difficult decision he ever had to make-- to fire on allies. We wrap it up with a Tarot card draw and...

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This 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 talk about the real thing and give you some historical context on the conspiracy theories and propaganda that existed back in 1925. We'll then look at modern-day and why people believe in conspiracy theories according to science. And finally, we'll draw a Tarot card and discuss its meaning. All this and more, stay tuned!