Further Light Podcast
Episodes
Episode 56: Self Reflection and Masonry
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.Today we look at a very practical way to apply the tools and lessons of Freemasonry, through the prac...
Episode 55: Part 2-The Joshua Glover Escape
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.Today we will explore the story of a slave escape and the role Masons from Waukesha and Racine played...
Episode 54: Part 1-The Joshua Glover Escape
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.Today we will explore the story of a slave escape and the role Masons from Waukesha and Racine played...
Episode 53: More Interpretations of the 5 Orders of Architecture
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.Today we are looking at more interpretations of the 5 Orders of Architecture with the help of Practic...
Episode 52: A Biblical Approach to King Solomon's Temple by Brother Dan Gray
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.Today we explore what the Bible has to say about the appearance and materials of King Solomon's ...
Episode 51: A Secular Look at Solomon's Temple
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.Today we are looking at a building central to Masonic legend, Solomon's Temple. This is a secu...
Episode 50: The Brazen Pillars
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.Today we will explore the brazen pillars and look at some of the often overlooked elements of the col...
Episode 49: WB Napoleon Sneed-Janczak on Past Masters
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.Today we have WB WB Napoleon Sneed-Janczak exploring the role of the Past-Master in a Lodge and their...
Episode 48: Dialectical Reasoning
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.Again we return to a topic sorely lacking today, Critical Thinking. Here I discuss the idea of appl...
Episode 47: Learning the Lectures
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.Today we look at learning the lectures and I demonstrate how well, or how poorly this experience can ...
Summer Shorts 10: The Seven Liberal Arts
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.The Seven Liberal Arts
Summer Short 9: The Chisel by WB Pat Cholka
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.This week we look at a Masonic tool more common in Europe, the Chisel with an article by WB Pat Cholk...
Summer Shorts 8: Gratitude by Victor Magnus
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.Today we look at an article written by Brother Victor Magnus on Gratitude.
Summer Shorts 7: WB Napoleon Janczak - Whence Came You
02 Aug 2023
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Summer Shorts 6: The Holy Sts John
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.A brief look at the Holy Sts John and their role in our teachings and the Lodge.
Summer Shorts 5: Chad Svacina Essay
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.Today I read an award winning essay by Brother Chad Svacina.
Summer Shorts 4: Psalm 133 by WB Pat Cholka
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.Today we look at an article by WB Pat Cholka who looks at the meaning and lessons of Psalm 133.
Summer Shorts 3: The Allegory of Pythagoras and Solomon
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.This week we continue the summer shorts with a quick interpretation of Pythagoras and Solomon in the ...
Summer Shorts 2: The Golden Ratio by MWB Dave Ritchie
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.Today we will examine the idea of the golden ratio, its importance and potential meaning within the c...
Summer Shorts 1: Masonry of the Hebrew Patriarchy
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.WB Napoleon Sneed-Janczak brings us a unique look at Masonry.
Episode 46: Problems in Masonic Research
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.Today we look at Masonic research, problems and solutions.
Episode 45: Travelers Pt. 2 by WB Napoleon Janczak
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.Today we explore different ideas of traveling within the Lodge with WB Napoleon Janczak and WB Matt C...
Episode 44: Interpretations of The Winding Stairs
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.We have dealt with the various parts of the Winds Stairs without taking a look at their overall form....
Episode 43: Interpretations of The Three Steps of the Winding Stairs
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.Another often overlooked teaching is the Three Steps of the Winding Stairs. We address them in a se...
Episode 42: Who is the Traveling Man Part 1 by Napoleon Janczak
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.Why are Masons know as "Traveling Men?" What is traveling in Masonry? In this episode WB Ji...
Episode 41: What is AI and why should I know?
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.Today I chat with the ChatGPT AI that you have probably read about while exploring how it works and h...
Episode 40: The Use of Gavels
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.Today we look at the several uses of gavels in Masonry and what they teach.
Episode 39: Interview with MWB Michael Halleran Part 2
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.Today is part 2 of the interview with MWB Michael Halleran about his book "The Better Angels of ...
Episode 38: Interview with MWB Michael Halleran Part 1
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.Today we interview MWB Michael Halleran about his book "The Better Angels of our Nature," a...
Episode 37: Improving Critical Thinking
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.Today we will look at Critical Thinking, what is it and how can we work to improve our critical think...
Episode 36: Interpretations of the 24 Inch Gauge
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.Today we look at the 24 inch gauge and how we can apply this simple although seemingly rigid tool to ...
Episode 35: Understanding Art
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.I know we all love to pick on those funny unemployed Art Historians but perhaps they have a point. ...
Episode 34: Exploring the Mosaic Pavement
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.Today we explore an often overlooked or walked over symbol with far deeper implications than we may r...
Episode 33: Masonic Universality- An Interpretation
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.Today we explore one of many ways we can understand the concept of Masonic Universality.
Episode 32: Ego by WB Curt Campagna
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.Today we delve into that difficult topic of Ego.
Episode 31: Masonic Funerals
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.Today we delve into the strange world of Masonic Funerals, why we do them and what lessons they may h...
Episode 30: Justice with WB Jonathan Schroeder
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.Today we will explore the cardinal virtue Justice, with WB Jonathan Schroeder.
Episode 29: Temperance by W. Brother Jeff Woosley
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.Today we examine the virtue of Temperance, what does it mean and how to apply it in our daily lives.
Episode 28: Fortitude by W. Brother Napoleon Janczak
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.Today we will explore the virtue of Fortitude, where it came from and where to apply it.
A Note for Listeners
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.We will not be publishing episodes from Thanksgiving through New Years. If you have ideas to share,...
Episode 27: Prudence by Brother Dan Gray
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.Today Brother Dan Gray explores prudence. What is it? How can we apply it? What does it mean to Mas...
Episode 26: The Four Cardinal Virtues- An Overview
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.Today we explore the Four Cardinal Virtues so center to Freemasonry. What are they important and wh...
Episode 25: Pythagoras
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.Today we discuss Pythagoras, his life, ideas and any connection he may have to Freemasonry.
Episode 24: Logical Fallacies
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.In this episode we explore logical fallacies. What are they and how can you identify and avoid them...
Episode 23: Jonathan Schroeder Prince Hall Interview Part 2
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.In this episode we continue our conversation with Worshipful Brother Jonathan Schroeder who recently ...
Episode 22: Jonathan Schroeder Prince Hall Interview Part 1
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.In this episode we speak to Worshipful Brother Jonathan Schroeder who recently wrote a paper on the h...
Episode 21: Interpretations of A Point Within a Circle
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.In this episode we look at a simple symbol with incredible depth to its many lessons.
Episode 20: Interpretations of the Five Senses
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.In this installment we explore the often overlooked teaching on the five senses by looking back at an...
Episode 19: Ancient vs Modern
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.In this episode we explore the great schism in Masonry, how it happened and how an 18th century dispu...
Masonry Under the Reich Part 6: The Forget-Me-Not
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.Today we will discuss the history, both myth and truth of the Forget-me-not. We will delve into whe...
Masonry Under the Reich Part 5: The Craft Remembers
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.In this installment we explore the return of Freemasonry to Germany after WWII.
Masonry Under the Reich Part 4: The Craft in the Camps
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.In this installment we look at Masonry practiced in the POW and Political prisoner camps in Europe du...
Masonry Under the Reich Part 3: The Craft in War
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.In this installment we examine the Craft throughout Europe as well as in Germany during the war 1939-...
Freemasonry Under the Reich Part 2: The Craft Suppressed
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.In this episode we examine the interaction between the Craft and the Nazi Regime from 1933-1938. Wh...
Masonry Under the Reich Part 1: The Craft in Germany
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.In this episode we set up for an exploration of Masonry under the Reich looking at the Lodges and cul...
Episode 12: The Volume of Sacred Law
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.Today we will explore the Volume of Sacred Law or VSL. What is it, why not just use the Bible and w...
Episode 11: The Number 7
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.We are told as Masons that the number 7 is important, my question is why?
Episode 10: Stolen Focus by Johann Hari Book Review
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.Today something a bit different as I review "Stolen Focus," by Johann Hari. I will discus...
Episode 9: The Five Orders of Architecture
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.Today we discuss the five orders of architecture, so often forgotten by those who learn about them. ...
Episode 8: Astronomy
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.Today we discuss astronomy, its importance, role in Medieval through Modern time and lessons for the ...
Episode 7: Music
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.Music is perhaps the most misunderstood of the Liberal Arts. Here We will explore how music was und...
Episode 6: Geometry
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.Today we explore Geometry. What is it? Why is it important and what lessons should we take from it ...
Episode 5: Mathematics
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.Today we discuss Mathematics, the basis of the last four Liberal Arts. We will explore why we need it...
Episode 4: Logic
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.Logic, or in practical terms, critical thinking, has become so important today. Here we explore log...
Episode 3: Rhetoric
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.Today we discuss Rhetoric, or the art of persuasion. What is it, why is it important and what lesso...
Episode 2: Grammar
04 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.In this episode we will discuss grammar, its meaning, use and lessons that can be applied to our Maso...
Episode 1: The Seven Liberal Arts
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes.In this episode we explore the Seven Liberal Arts, their history, ideas and what they mean overall to...