Whence Came You? - Freemasonry Discussed And Masonic Research For Today's Freemason

This week we finish up the series on the 4th Part of the Circle. We move from the astrological into the lodge and the unity of all people. Then we hear from Brian L. Pettice 33˚. What exactly is the rough ashlar and are we truly working on or just back-patting?  All this and more! Stay tuned! Links: Brian Pettice's Article http://www.midnightfreemasons.org/2020/09/working-on-your-rough-ashlar.html Our Patreon www.patreon.com/wcypodcast Support the show on Paypal https://wcypodcast.com/support-the-show Get some swag! https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Intellectual Linear Progression https://wcypodcast.com/the-great-books-program Get the book! http://a.co/5rtYr2r

This week, we explore the idea of the “fourth part of a circle.” Much is talked about in the ritual on this, but it's never really explained in depth. This week we’ll talk about it, and explore the astrological ideas it might contain, in the first part of this two-part series. Stay tuned! Links Our Patreon www.patreon.com/wcypodcast Support the show on Paypal https://wcypodcast.com/support-the-show Get some swag! https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Intellectual Linear Progression https://wcypodcast.com/the-great-books-program Get the book! http://a.co/5rtYr2r

This week, we read a press release from a California research lodge. A research lodge with a press release? What could be so amazing? Then, we take a look at the duties of a Freemason. Whether Entered Apprentice, Fellowcraft, or Master Mason--what exactly is your duty to the Lodge in a practical sense? Then we'll hear from Illustrious Brother Steven L. Harrison as he tells the tale of a man separated from his family, and in his last will, asks for his hand to be cut off and buried with his wife. We’ll wrap it up with perhaps a controversial piece--what does the electoral college offer in the spirit of politics and voting when viewed through the lens of Freemasonry? Links MO Lodge of Research http://www.molar.org Strictly Prohibited Podcast Episode https://www.buzzsprout.com/1172000/5166511-episode-8-freemasonry Article from Steve http://www.midnightfreemasons.org/2020/08/we-forgive-you.html The Electoral College https://blog.philosophicalsociety.org/2019/09/09/should-the-u-s-electoral-college-be-abolished/

This week we wrap up our four-part series on the story of Freemasonry. We’ll examine the landmarks of Freemasonry and speculate on where the fraternity truly came from. Was it the Phoenicians? We’ll wrap it up with a sneak peek at a new article coming out on Skinwalker Ranch, Aliens, two Brothers, and some interdimensional portals. Stay tuned for more!   Links Get your Digital Executive Pass! Masonic Con Chicago http://www.masonicconchicago.com Our Patreon www.patreon.com/wcypodcast Support the show on Paypal https://wcypodcast.com/support-the-show Get some swag! https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Intellectual Linear Progression https://wcypodcast.com/the-great-books-program Get the book! http://a.co/5rtYr2r

This week we continue a timeline of Freemasonry. We're diving into the language of the craft guilds to learn what exactly was expected of a Fellow of the Craft. We'll look at what the Masonic funeral rites say both in regular Craft Masonry and in the verbose verbiage of the Knight Templar funeral ritual. Finally, Illustrious Brother Harrison stops by with a new fantastic Masonic Minute. Did a Mason write a series of articles that told of "bat people" on the moon? Find out this and a whole lot more, coming right up! Links Get your Digital Executive Pass! Masonic Con Chicago http://www.masonicconchicago.com MO Lodge of Research www.molor.org Our Patreon www.patreon.com/wcypodcast Support the show on Paypal https://wcypodcast.com/support-the-show Get some swag! https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Intellectual Linear Progression https://wcypodcast.com/the-great-books-program Get the book! http://a.co/5rtYr2r

This week we continue our timeline of Freemasonry. First, an overview of the William Morgan affair and the anti-Masonic period in America. Did the Freemason's murder Morgan? And what about that body they found? Then, we talk about how revered the fraternity is. What did the famous actor,  Edwin Booth say about Freemasonry? We continue on the journey as we explore the tradition and evolution of the first 3 degrees of Freemasonry, and later what became the York and Scottish Rites as well as the beginning of Prince Hall Masonry. Stay tuned… Links RMM Podcast for additional Insights on The Morgan Affair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rmm-episode-011-all-you-need-to-know-about-infamous/id1507408603?i=1000478407629 Our Patreon www.patreon.com/wcypodcast Support the show on Paypal https://wcypodcast.com/support-the-show Get some swag! https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Intellectual Linear Progression https://wcypodcast.com/the-great-books-program Get the book! http://a.co/5rtYr2r Get your Digital Exec

This week, we break into the long sorted history of Freemasonry in the first of a multipart series. Freemasonry and the ancient mysteries—what were they like? Then we move into the various hurdles the craft has faced throughout the ages. Everyone seems to know a bit about Leo Taxil and his Masonic rantings, leading to rampant anti-masonry around the world. But what did the texts of Gabriel Jungond-pages really say? And finally, Ill. Bro Harrison stops by to give us an account of the last casualty of the civil war, who just happened to be a Master Mason. Stay tuned.  Links The Midnight Freemasons Creason Article Ref'd http://www.midnightfreemasons.org/2019/02/can-you-be-christian-and-freemason.html MO Lodge of Research http://www.molar.org Our Patreon www.patreon.com/wcypodcast Support the show on Paypal https://wcypodcast.com/support-the-show Get some swag! https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Intellectual Linear Progression https://wcypodcast.com/the-great-books-program Get the book! http://a.co/5rtYr2r

This week, Freemasonry in the Age of COVID 19—Todd E. Creason goes back to lodge. An advance reading of A Love of Learning Can’t Be Diminished- The first-hand experiences of an Esotericon organizer. How did they overcome having to move from an in-person event to an all-digital event? We look at a new article from Robert E. Jackson—does social media make us anti-social? Does Freemasonry teach us how to overcome this? Finally, we wrap up with a return to the Labyrinth in a piece that explores the grand simplicity of it all. Thanks for listening and have an amazing week! Links: The Midnight Freemasons http://www.midnightfreemasons.org The Masonic Philosophical Society https://blog.philosophicalsociety.org/2020/05/04/are-sacred-places-important-the-labyrinth-at-chartres/ Our Patreon www.patreon.com/wcypodcast Support the show on Paypal https://wcypodcast.com/support-the-show Get some swag! https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Intellectual Linear Progression https://wcypodcast.com/the-great-books-program Get

This week, we hear from business expert Mark St. Cyr on the concept of “selling” the Fraternity-- What are we doing wrong? What could we do better? Are there some hints on how to do this? Then we're here from Ill. Bro Steven L. Harrison in an all-new Masonic Minute. Then we ask - What’s the difference between a maze and a labyrinth?  What is the purpose? Did our ancient Brothers really construct them as a meditative technique? Find out this and more this week! Stay tuned!  Links: Missouri Lodge of Research www.molor.org Knights Templar Magazine http://www.knightstemplar.org/KnightTemplar/ Mark St. Cyr https://markstcyr.com Our Patreon www.patreon.com/wcypodcast Support the show on Paypal https://wcypodcast.com/support-the-show Get some swag! https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Intellectual Linear Progression https://wcypodcast.com/the-great-books-program Get the book! http://a.co/5rtYr2r Get your Digital Executive Pass! Masonic Con Chicago http://www.masonicconchicago.com

This week we're talking about the elements of the Entered Apprentice degree. Not much information is available on Chalk, Charcoal, and Clay, but this week we're going to pull the resources, and we're going to be able to give you the information you've been looking for. Stay tuned. Links Book review on Better Angels of our Nature http://www.midnightfreemasons.org/2014/02/the-better-angels-of-our-nature.html Morals and Dogma Annotated https://www.scottishritestore.org/albert-pikes-morals-and-dogma-annotated-edition.html Global Fraternal Network Article http://fsantoke.byethost3.com/gfn-archives/artic126.htm?i=1 Fossil Bluff's Cool Display https://www.fossilbluff.com/shop/chalk-charcoal-clay/ What is a Mason's video on this topic https://youtu.be/ZW19jPw2LYA Our Patreon www.patreon.com/wcypodcast Support the show on Paypal https://wcypodcast.com/support-the-show Get some swag! https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Intellectual Linear Progression https://wcypodcast.com/the-great-books-program Get the book!

This week, we ask the question, what does Freemasonry and Rosicrucianism have in common? Do they have common memberships? What does it offer the student of philosophy? What were the offshoots of the organization? Can you still join such groups? Find all this and more—right now!  Links: The Midnight Freemason Article http://www.midnightfreemasons.org/2020/06/masonic-rosicrucianism-and-its.html The Occult Lodge Series http://www.midnightfreemasons.org/2015/04/the-occult-lodge-part-one.html The Gnostic Mass https://vimeo.com/gnosticmass/liberxv Our Patreon www.patreon.com/wcypodcast Support the show on Paypal https://wcypodcast.com/support-the-show Get some swag! https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Intellectual Linear Progression https://wcypodcast.com/the-great-books-program Get the book! http://a.co/5rtYr2r Masonic Con Chicago http://www.masonicconchicago.com

  This week we’re diving into the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. We asked the contributors to the show what they wanted to hear about in the future. This week, we’re delivering the first in a series of requested shows. We’ll talk about the differences between the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, the Southern Jurisdiction, their education schemes, degree structures, and even how they tease each other. Don’t miss this edifying episode! Stay tuned.  Links Scottish Rite Southern Jurisdiction https://scottishrite.org Master Craftsman Program - (SJ Edu.) https://scottishrite.org/members/general-membership-information/masonic-education/srmc/ Scottish Rite Northern Masonic Jurisdiction https://scottishritenmj.org Haute Grade Academy - (NMJ Edu.) https://scottishritenmj.org/hauts-grades-academy Hodapp's Blog on the Differences https://freemasonsfordummies.blogspot.com/2016/05/the-two-us-scottish-rite-jurisdictions.html?fbclid=IwAR1t-xCPvC4wHt7R__ydU2GbbzQax1WLc1R1Fh2dBVyJFmUu7ISk52gfij4 A Division of Empires

This week we learn about the Anti Masonic Apron, it’s symbols from Ill. Bro Harrison in an all-new Masonic Minute. Did it have to do with the Anti-Masonic Party? Maybe— Then we have a special interview with Brother Dan Hrinko, author of the new book the Purple of the Fraternity. We talk about what happens. When you’re a new Master Mason and you want answers. Why doesn’t anyone know anything? We talk about being engaged in the Craft and most importantly the new book. Don’t miss it! Thanks for listening and have an amazing week! Links: Contact Dan - danhrinko@att.net The Purple of the Fraternity https://www.macoy.com/Masonic-Bible-Masonic-Books/Masonic-Books-on-Managing-a-Lodge/The-Purple-of-the-Fraternity-A-Handbook-for-DDGMs-Grand-Lodge-Officers The Craft Driven Lodge https://amzn.to/3g6D7qa Missouri Lodge of Research http:www.molar.org So-Cal Lodge of Research http:www.molar.org Illinois Lodge of Research http://www.illinoislodgeofresearch.com The Masonic Legacy Society http://www.masoniclegacysociety.com

This week we interview Bro. Gerald Fortune, a man in search of real truth. From his incredible story about coming into the fraternity to his studies into the mystic origins of the Craft--Are Freemasonry’s rituals a type of archetype for Egyptian schools that taught the same things? Find out right now! Thanks for listening and have an amazing week! Links In Search of the Miraculous Sacred Science The Masonic Legacy Society http://www.masoniclegacysociety.com Our Patreon www.patreon.com/wcypodcast Support the show on Paypal https://wcypodcast.com/support-the-show Get some swag! https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Intellectual Linear Progression https://wcypodcast.com/the-great-books-program Get the book! http://a.co/5rtYr2r Masonic Con Chicago http://www.masonicconchicago.com

This week, what is it about a vision of a lake that brings Hope for the future? Greg Knott gives us the clues. Then, what did Queen Anne have to do with Freemasonry going Speculative? Well, you’ll want to stay dialed in when Steve Harrison gives you the scoop. Then we wrap it up this week with an in-depth look at the legend of the Noachides. Coming up right now. Links Our Patreon www.patreon.com/wcypodcast Support the show on Paypal https://wcypodcast.com/support-the-show Get some swag! https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Intellectual Linear Progression https://wcypodcast.com/the-great-books-program Get the book! http://a.co/5rtYr2r Masonic Con Chicago http://www.masonicconchicago.com

This week, we unravel the traditional story of Genesis in a perspective that makes man, the custodian of God’s new temple--the human body. Then, we take a look at an excerpt from Thomas Paine’s The Rights of Man. What does he say about the French Declaration of Rights? Don't miss it. App extras include the paper we read. Thanks for listening and have an amazing week! Links: Thomas Paine's Rights of Man https://amzn.to/3eVtbyY The Masonic Legacy Society http://www.masoniclegacysociety.com Our Patreon www.patreon.com/wcypodcast Support the show on Paypal https://wcypodcast.com/support-the-show Get some swag! https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Intellectual Linear Progression https://wcypodcast.com/the-great-books-program Get the book! http://a.co/5rtYr2r Masonic Con Chicago http://www.masonicconchicago.com  

This week, we hear from Illustrious Bro. Harrison for an all-new Masonic Minute, A 50-year pin? A jewel? Does it matter? Well, let’s leave it to Steve. Then, an interview with PGM:. Akram Elias 33˚ about the Masonic Legacy Society and its mission to fulfill the Masonic promise. We ask fundamental questions about America and also, what has Freemasonry done for the United States? Links: The Masonic Legacy Society http://www.masoniclegacysociety.com Our Patreon www.patreon.com/wcypodcast Support the show on Paypal https://wcypodcast.com/support-the-show Get some swag! https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Intellectual Linear Progression https://wcypodcast.com/the-great-books-program Get the book! http://a.co/5rtYr2r Masonic Con Chicago http://www.masonicconchicago.com

This week, we interview Ben Williams, the legendary proprietor of The Rocky Mountain Mason Magazine. We talk about the curious path that leads him to Freemasonry, Masonry’s duty to the world, occult traditions, and even Skin Walker Ranch…Get ready for Sixty Minutes with the curious, Ben Williams! The Rocky Mountain Magazine https://www.rockymountainmason.com The Rocky Mountain Magazine Podcast https://rockymountainmason.buzzsprout.com The Bookstore https://wcypodcast.com/the-bookstore Our Patreon www.patreon.com/wcypodcast Support the show on Paypal https://wcypodcast.com/support-the-show Get some swag! https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Intellectual Linear Progression https://wcypodcast.com/the-great-books-program Get the book! http://a.co/5rtYr2r Masonic Con Chicago http://www.masonicconchicago.com

This week, hear the story about how Herbert Hoover almost became a Freemason in an all-new Masonic Minute with Illustrious Brother Harrison. Then stick around for an interview with the Worshipful Master of America Lodge 57, the first Regular Masonic Lodge for women in America. Links: America Lodge 57  www.americalodgeusa.org The Video https://youtu.be/Hq-5fJEa7Z0 Missouri Lodge of Research www.molor.org Our Patreon www.patreon.com/wcypodcast Support the show on Paypal https://wcypodcast.com/support-the-show Get some swag! https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Intellectual Linear Progression https://wcypodcast.com/the-great-books-program Get the book! http://a.co/5rtYr2r Masonic Con Chicago http://www.masonicconchicago.com

This week, we remember a special Masonic Educator, Ed Rund who recently passed away. We’ll read one of his classic papers on how to Make Masonic Education better by ensuring it’s equity among other Grand Lodge programs. Then, we’ll take a deep dive into the human brain, explore its parts, it’s chemistry, and answer the question—Can we rewire the brain to act Masonically? Stay Tuned! Links Illinois Lodge of Research http://www.illinoislodgeofresearch.org Our Patreon www.patreon.com/wcypodcast Support the show on Paypal https://wcypodcast.com/support-the-show Get some swag! https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Intellectual Linear Progression https://wcypodcast.com/the-great-books-program Get the book! http://a.co/5rtYr2r Masonic Con Chicago http://www.masonicconchicago.com