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

Whence Came You? - 0606 - Past Master Irrelevance

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're talking about what happens after the East--Sure we've read tons of great information about what to do when you're going into the Mast...

Whence Came You? - 0605 - What's Hermeticism?

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have a new segment premier! Bro. Mark St. Cyr has a segment called Education Application. This week he unveils the most significant issu...

Whence Came You? - 0604 - To Be Good and True

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we read a recent piece from Darin A. Lahners of the Midnight Freemason blog that questions if we as Freemasons, can ever be good and...

Whence Came You? - 0603 - The Occult Anatomy of Man Pt 6

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as we finish up the series on Manly P. Halls's Occult Anatomy of Man. This week, we cover the addition to the book called Occult Ma...

Whence Came You? - 0602 - The Occult Anatomy of Man Pt 5

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we've got an all-new Masonic Myth Busters segment with WB:. Patrick Dey. Patrick takes us through the tumultuous tale of Oscar Wilde's aff...

Whence Came You? - 0601 - The Occult Anatomy of Man Pt. 4

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as we dive into part four of Manly P. Hall's fantastic voyage into the occult symbology of the body of man. This week, we cover col...

Whence Came You? - 0600 - The Occult Anatomy of Man Pt. 3

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as we're back on the trail of Manly P. Hall's Occult Anatomy of Man. This week we're reading Part 3 - The Spinal Column. There is a...

Whence Came You? - 0599 - Inspired Greatness with WB:. Joe Martinez

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a raw interview with Worshipful Brother Joe Martinez. I've long wanted to interview Brother Joe about his approach to Freemason...

Whence Came You? - 0598 - The Occult Anatomy of Man Pt. 2

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we continue the reading of Manly P. Hall's classic text, The Occult Anatomy of Man with Part 2 - The Three Worlds. Thanks for listening an...

Whence Came You? - 0597 - The Occult Anatomy of Man Pt. 1

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as we begin the first in a 6-part series. We're reading through Manly P. Hall's text, "The Occult Anatomy of Man." Thanks for liste...

Whence Came You? - 0596 - Twice in 24 Hours

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a look into a geographical anomaly from ritual. We're also taking a serious look at the Memorial Day Holiday and what it truly ...

Whence Came You? - 0595 - Initiations Through Space and Time

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're exploring the origins of the Shriners--Was there more to it than we're told? Then we're reading a series of three lengthy excerpts fr...

Whence Came You? - 0594 - The Cure for Death

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we're exploring the concept of death as humans understand it. Removing all religious dogma, we follow an article founded in reason that te...

Whence Came You? - 0593 - Squaring the Feminine

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we explore the idea of hidden female symbolism within Freemasonry's most beloved symbol, the Square and Compasses. We also have a contempla...

Whence Came You? 0592 - Waiting for the Committee on Masonic Education

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're discussing the history of the Committee on Masonic Education as officially sanctioned by the Grand Lodge of IL. Illinois Freemasonry ...

Whence Came You? - 0591 - The Delicious Elephant

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we hear a story of two men who started a movement to save their Lodge money. What resulted was not only saving hundreds of thousands of dol...

Whence Came You? - 0590 - West Gate Soldiers

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're exploring not only the importance of investigating our petitioners but also our visitors. What can you expect? What are your rights a...

Whence Came You? - 0589 - Ceremony and Mystery

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're defining ceremony and mystery, comparing, contrasting, and looking at how both affect Freemasonry! Then, we have a concise list of fi...

Whence Came You? - 0588 - Masonry's Unbrotherly Expectations?

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're looking at a paper by the Managing Editor of the Midnight Freemasons, Darin A. Lahners. In this piece, he breaks apart a wonderful sh...

Whence Came You - 0587 - Six Feet Perpendicular

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we're reading an interesting piece about Freemasonry as a Mystical Quest. This unique article, asks what we are looking for and where we w...

Whence Came You? - 0586 - Finding Adam Kendall

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week with an extended episode and interview with WB:. Adam Kendall. Brother Adam is a world-renowned speaker, Blue Friar, curator of Mas...

Whence Came You? - 0585 - Making the Most of the Progressive Line

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we're talking to the author of the paper "The Real Problem with Progressive Lines," Scott S. Dueball. In this interview, we're asking toug...

Whence Came You? - 0584 - An Interview with Studio Eldeen

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we interview Studio Eldeen! Two makers who've taken on a huge project that was the smash hit of just about every Masonic Conference they'v...

Whence Came You? - 0583 - The Interpretation Quandary

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we're talking about the issue of interpreting the degrees in Freemasonry. While it provides possible contemplative fuel, it may degrade th...

Whence Came You? - 0582 - Progressive Lines - The Hidden Killer

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast, we'll discuss the hidden problems of having a progressive line of leadership. We'll explore the drawback of, perhaps, the m...

Whence Came You? - 0581 - Masonic Education in 2023

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we're talking to the president of the Midwest Conference on Masonic Education, Chad Kopenski. In this interview, we talk with Chad about ...

Whence Came You? - 0580 - The Psychological and Metaphysical Influence of the Rosy Cross

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a look at the "Universal Language!" Is it the language of the birds? Emojis? Then we'll dive into part two of the paper we star...

Whence Came You? - 0579 - The Allegorical Egyptian Origins of the Royal Art

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we dive into the words of Dr. George Oliver in an examination of his works. In it, we'll explore the allegorical and mythological origins ...

Whence Came You? - 0578 - Giving it All Away

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we explore the mythos of The Word and its relationship to Freemasonry. How did we come to revere it? What is so special about it? Then, Il...

Whence Came You? - 0577 - Human Progress

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we look at Thomas Paine and his works which may have been instrumental in securing America's independence. Was he a Mason? If not, what wer...

Whence Came You? - 0576 - Brotherly Love: A New Perspective

25 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we announce the winner of our essay contest, and we read the essay on the air. Congrats to Brother Chad Svacina, and thank you for your g...

Whence Came You? - 0575 - The Wild Hunt: A Jolly Origin Tale

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we open with some sad news--the loss of a Masonic Titan. Then, we ask if there is a "World Tree" within Freemasonry. Finally, we wrap it u...

Whence Came You? - 0574 - The Sun, Moon, and Stars

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we talk about those celestial objects and their relationship to the various things within the Masonic Lodge. WB:. Patrick Dey swings by fo...

Whence Came You? - 0573 - Oh Christmas Tree!

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we get a call to action from Darin A. Lahners...Do you have what it takes to write for the Midnight Freemasons? Then, WB:. Patrick Dey joi...

Whence Came You - 0572 - And Justice for Some

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, in a paper by KCCH, Andy Albright of South Carolina, we explore Justice as a Masonic Tenet and what could happen if it were removed from s...

Whence Came You? - 0571 - Using the Masonic Virtue of Truth: Thanksgiving

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we're using the Masonic tool of Truth to uncover the real story of Thanksgiving. Did it really involve a peaceful meeting? Was it politica...

Whence Came You? - 0570 - The Foundation of Freemasonry

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we explore the underlying foundation of speculative Freemasonry--from our Founding Fathers to a society bent on creating a better world and...

Whence Came You? - 0569 - The Spirit of Freemasonry

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we've got an inspiring reading from Joseph Fort Newton, one of the most prolific Masonic Authors in recent history. I hope you all enjoy it...

Whence Came You? - 0568 - The Guild System and Freemasonry

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we look at the biblical story from Genesis on Cain and Abel--is it a story of competing egos? If so, what can we learn from this allegoric...

Whence Came You? - 0567 - Enoch: Preserver of Knowledge

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're talking to WB:. Darin A. Lahners about the character of Enoch. What did he preserve? How did he do it? Were there more than a single ...

Whence Came You? - 0566 - Finding Hermes Trismegistus

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, who was Hermes Trismegistus? An amalgamation of three or more individuals? Four individuals? Five? This week We'll look into the character...

Whence Came You? - 0565 - The Ark of Transmission

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have a slew of news on presentations and extraordinary events, as well as a look at Noah's Ark as a possible archetype for something muc...

Whence Came You? - 0564 - Esoteric Art

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, are we behaving as Masons on social media? Then we've got a two-part series on the Esoteric Symbolism within classical works of art. Final...

Whence Came You? - 0563 - The Flaming Sword

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, The Flaming Sword that guards the Garden of Eden. A sword wielded by the Tiler of the Lodge. What are its connections to the Norse gods, S...

Whence Came You? - 0562 - I Can Still Join

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, an Entered Apprentice Degree – A man, divested of all metals except a court-ordered ankle monitor. In a shocking article, WB:. Darin A. ...

Whence Came You? - 0561 - Robert L.D. Cooper and Co.

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a wonderful episode featuring none other than Robert L.D. Cooper. You've seen him on television and read his books and papers. ...

Whence Came You? - 0560 - The Rosicrucian Hiram Legend?

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week-- a quick review of Masonic Con Kansas, 2022. We'll hear about some of the highlights. Then I step aside and let WB:. Patrick Dey take cent...

Whence Came You? - 0559 - A Shift in Pride

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we look at the MIddle Chamber Program through the eyes of Brother Randy Sanders. What is it? Where is it? And what's it all about? Then, i...

Whence Came You? - 0558 - Practical Balance

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we ask the critical question, where did the magic go? That occult magick somehow permeates all Masonic ritual, and how can we get it back?...

Whence Came You? - 0557 - Proper Communications: Intent

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're talking about communications--in particular, how to effectively ensure that there are those who know what you want to do and what you...

Whence Came You? - 0556 - The Trouble In Washington D.C.

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're talking about the Masonic Philosophy of George Washington. In previous episodes, we've explored George Washington's religion and spec...

Whence Came You? - 0555 - Presidential Clubs and Hauntings

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we examine a list of presidents who belong to various secret societies, the Freemasons, the Odd Fellows, and some others that you've likel...

Whence Came You? - 0554 - Boleskine: The House of Evil?

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week--can an infrared thermometer affect your pineal gland and destroy your third eye? (˵ ͠ಥ‿ ͠ಥ˵) Some conspiracy theorists say yes! ...

Whence Came You? - 0553 - What's Martinism?

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we tackle the first in a series of episodes and topics about little-known organizations and philosophical quirks. This week we're talking ...

Whence Came You? - 0552 - True Freedom

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Holiday of July 4th, Independence Day, is upon us. A holiday that has its roots and foundations in the ideas of freedom, liberty, and more. We'll...

Whence Came You? - 0551 - Templars, Cathars, and Merovingians

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we're talking about the fate of the Knights Templar. What happened in 1129 CE and then in 1307? We'll follow this up with a look at a grou...

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

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 philosophica...

Whence Came You? - 0549 - The Egyptian Religion Exposed

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week--for immediate release--Information on the brand new and upcoming South Pasadena Masonic Con event happening this July. Who will be there? ...

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

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 less...

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

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we talked with a Brother of the Jewish faith about his particular experience in Freemasonry. Is Freemasonry compatible with Judaism? What...

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

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

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

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 pa...

Whence Came You - 0543 - Value in the Rubbish

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 les...

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

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Willia...

Whence Came You? - 0541 - Stop Changing Freemasonry

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Whence Came You? - 0540 - Not All Men Are Redeemable

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Whither Are We Traveling? (Pt 10) and Worshipful Brother Darin A. Lahners' contemporary examination of the text. Hasn't the so-called 'cen...

Whence Came You? - 0539 - Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, "What has become of that course of moral instruction, veiled and illustrated by symbols that Freemasonry is supposed to be?" Has Freemason...

Whence Came You? - 0538 - More Light with Bro. Austin Shifrin

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we welcome Illustrious Brother Austin Shifrin from the Valley of Pittsburgh, PA. He's the author of the upcoming book More Light, Collected...

Whence Came You? - 0537 - Are You Festive "Bored?"

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This 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...

Whence Came You? - 0536 - The Lodge that Wasn't Over Simpkins' Store

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This 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 ...

Whence Came You? - 0535 - Craft Freemasonry VS The Rest

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Darin Lahners tackles the question, what happens when we allow Freemasonry to be broken up into several smaller organizations that demand ...

Whence Came You? - 0534 - The Truth About Tolerance

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, are Grand Lodges too obsessed with growing the numbers of their individual lodges? Darin Lahners takes another look at Dwight L. Smith's w...

Whence Came You? - 0533 - Knowing Thyself in Times of Change

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This 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 or...

Whence Came You? - 0532 - The 5 Es of Lodge Success with Jordan Kelly

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This 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, Il...

Whence Came You? - 0531 - The Fraternal Review and Angel Millar

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we have a great interview. The Fraternal Review names Masonic scholar and author Angel Millar as its interim Editor-in-Chief and announces...

Whence Came You? - 0530 - The Masonic Pageant w/Frank Conway

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, an all-new Masonic Minute with Illustrious Brother Steven L. Harrison--does the vice-presidential oath of office look a little too Masonic...

Whence Came You? - 0529 - Into the Cult of Mithras

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This 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:...

Whence Came You? - 0528 - The Wrong Leaders

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This 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 un...

Whence Came You? - 0527 - Whither Are We Traveling: Gen X Edition

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we explore the first part of "Whither Are We Traveling?" a multipart series by Brother Darin A Lahners. In this exploration, Darin dives i...

Whence Came You? - 0526 - The Name Revealed

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This 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...

Whence Came You? - 0525 - Elohim and the Ineffable

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This 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 ...

Whence Came You? - 0524 - Elohim Who?

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This 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 Mason...

Whence Came You? - 0523 - Who's Enoch, Anyway?

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, some things are grinding Bill Hosler's gears. What could those things be? Women, Freemasons? Points in or out? Green beans? Alcohol in lod...

Whence Came You? - 0522 - Secrets of the Moon

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This 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 rul...

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

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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....

Whence Came You? - 0520 - Let's Go Tarot

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This 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 ...

Whence Came You? - 0519 - Eastern Origins of Freemasonry?

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we have a special guest, RW:.Brother, Christopher Earnshaw.  RW:. Earnshaw is a Past Grand historian for the Grand Lodge of Japan, Past M...

Whence Came You? - 0518 - The National Research Lodge?

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This 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 ...

Whence Came You? - 0517 - The Debate on Science and Society

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we look at society's decline through perhaps one of the most influential platforms in our lives today--social media. Brother Greg Knot tal...

Whence Came You? - 0516 - The Magic Ritual

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This 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 g...

Whence Came You? - 0515 - Don't Let Them In!

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, as we travel through the year Masonically, sometimes things become a little laid back--things become not exciting, and then one day, our t...

Whence Came You? - 0514 - Moral Courage: Do We Have It?

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This 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 regardle...

Whence Came You? - 0513 - Human Survival: Collecting Traits and Virtues

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Does 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 ...

Whence Came You? - 0512 - Freemasonry's Outlook for Mars

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we explore what the New Age Magazine once thought about Martian life and how to communicate with Mars. A Masonic magazine talking about com...

Whence Came You? - 0511 - The Top 10 Books of the Millennium So Far

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join 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 late...

Whence Came You? - 0510 - Titles in Leadership

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This 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 Lodg...

Whence Came You? - 0509 - Protesting Masonic Privilege

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This 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 n...

Whence Came You? - 0508 - Mystical to Practical: Finding Balance

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This 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 secre...

Whence Came You? - 0507 - Masonic Muscle

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This 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...