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

Whence Came You? - 00306 - Not a Membership Problem

07 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a great episode featuring a wonderful piece by Adam Thayer on a new way to look at the so called "membership problem". Ill. Bro...

Whence Came You? - 0305 - Making a Statement

31 Jul 2017

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It's high time Freemasonry declare once and for all it's values and what it officially is! Join us for this piece written by our host as well as a gr...

Whence Came You? - 0304 - Ritual Delivery

24 Jul 2017

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Join us this week as we explore a few articles from the California Freemason Magazine, talk about Masonic Craft items, ritual delivery and much more!...

Whence Came You? - 0303 - 10x10 with WB Blasius

17 Jul 2017

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Join us this week as we continue the 10 questions with 10 Sitting Worshipful Masters! This week we've got WB Michael Blasius of Rising Sun 115 in Gra...

Whence Came You? - 0302 - The Definition of Esoteric

10 Jul 2017

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Join us this week as we dive into the question of esoterics. What is it? What is the goal? This week, RJ and Frater O discuss in depth and really tr...

Whence Came You? - 0301 - Good and Evil

03 Jul 2017

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Join us this week as we have an exploration into the realms of Good and Evil. We talk about the equilibrium and more! We also have additional reading...

Whence Came You? - 0300 - The 300th Episode

19 Jun 2017

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Join us this week for our 300th episode! We start things off with a great piece on Johanine or Johanite Christianity as it relates to Freemasonry, w...

Whence Came You? - 0299 - The Parallel Lines

12 Jun 2017

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Join us this week for a fantastic look into an odd conundrum, when parallel lines intersect! In addition we have a fantastic book interview with a sp...

Whence Came You? - 0298 - What is Masonic Education?

05 Jun 2017

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Join us this week for an exploration into Masonic Education! We try and define it, understand what it is and isn't and how to get it in your lodge! A...

Whence Came You? - 0297 - Deciphering the Texts

29 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as we decipher some ritual texts! In addition we shed some light on the idea from the "original" 3rd degree. Yes that's right, the ...

Whence Came You? - 0296 - 10x10 with WB Andrew Oxford

22 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week! We have a great 10 for 10 segment with WB Andrew Oxford from the state of Illinois. Also, you're not going to want to miss this we...

Whence Came You? - 0295 - Esoterics 102

15 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as we have a conversation with Frater O about additional Esoteric concepts contained within the degrees! App extras include a Mason...

Whence Came You? - 0294 - Your Masonic Speech

08 May 2017

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Join us this week as we talk about what to say when you're asked about Freemasonry. We are also lucky to have Illustrious Bro. Steve Harrison and his...

Whence Came You? - 0293 - Tyler or Tiler

01 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as Wb Adam Thayer takes us through the very interesting story of the Tiler in Masonic lodges. Also he explores the whole "taking yo...

Whence Came You? - 0292 - 10 for 10 with WB Steve Higdon

24 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a great piece of the Midnight Freemasons as well as ten questions with WB Steve Higdon. It's a great ep and you aren't going to...

Whence Came You?- 0291 - 10 for 10 with WB Pablo Colomban

17 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as we go 10 for 10 with WB Pablo Colomban of Denver No. 5! We follow it up with a piece on going to lodge and why it matters. App e...

Whence Came You? - 0290 - Blue Lodge First

10 Apr 2017

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Join us this week for a look into the top ten Masonic books out there. We also have a visit from Bro. Steve Harrison and then WB Scott Dueball gives ...

Whence Came You? - 0289 - Is it Secret

03 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as WB Thayer takes us on a ride through three great papers! Secrecy, McMasons and one by the former Edu Chair of Illinois, Ed Rund....

Whence Came You? - 0288 - Chambers and Pillars

27 Mar 2017

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This week on the show we're talking about Chambers of Reflection as well as the Pillars within and without the lodge room! Don't miss it! App extras ...

Whence Came You? - 0287 - Secrets in Masonry

20 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as we read a piece from the AASR NMJ regarding the secrets of Masonry. In addition, we have a great Masonic Minute from Bro. Steve ...

Whence Came You? - 0286 - The Problem of Ego

13 Mar 2017

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Join us this week as we dive into a subject that may stir some heavy emotions. This week RJ and Frater O talk about Ego, it's problems, its trickery ...

Whence Came You? - 0285 - 10 for 10 with WB RJ Hughes

06 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as we continue our segment of 10 questions with 10 sitting Worshipful Masters. This week we're talking to a WM from Pennsylvania! A...

Whence Came You? - 0284 - 10 for 10 with (Removed)

27 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode has been removed by request of the original guest. We apologize for any inconvenience.  Links Meaning of Masonry - Wilmhurst Fr...

Whence Came You? - 0283 - 10 For 10 with WB Jason Richards

20 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as we talk a bit about the problem of Masonic Dues. In addition, Brother Steve Harrison comes on with a fantastic segment for the M...

Whence Came You? - 0282 - 10 for 10 with WB Scott Dueball

13 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as we talk about what Freemasonry really teaches, as well our first segment of Masonic Ten for Ten with WB:. Scott Dueball. Get rea...

Whence Came You? - 0281 - Concentration

06 Feb 2017

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Join RJ and Frater O as they talk about concentration, meditation and consciousness in this weeks episode! There is some exciting news and updates re...

Whence Came You? - 0280 - Death

30 Jan 2017

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Join guest host Adam Thayer this week as he deciphers, demystifies and ultimately breaks our irrational fear of death. In addition he also has a grea...

Whence Came You? - 0279 - The Secret God of Albert Pike

23 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a great piece about the beliefs of Albert Pike, some modern Astronomy symbolism explained, The Masonic Minute with Bro. Steve H...

Whence Came You? - 0278 - Sacred Geometry

16 Jan 2017

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Join us this week as we explore the world of Sacred Geometry! Why don't we study this stuff in lodge? Is it really Masonic? Is it a perversion of wh...

Whence Came You? - 0277 - The Misguided Public

09 Jan 2017

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We're back! Join us this week for a great membership retention piece stemming from the Grand Lodge of Luisiana, find out why the public is misguided ...

Whence Came You? - 0276 - The Christmas Special

26 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join host Bro. Adam Thayer as he has some choice pieces for this week! Bro. Steven L. Harrison also stops by with an excellent Masonic minute! The Ma...

Whence Came You? - 0275 - Book Chat

19 Dec 2016

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Join us this week as Rj and Frater O talk about some current books they've both been diving into as well as what makes exactly makes a good book. Inte...

Whence Came You? - 0274 - John Glenn

12 Dec 2016

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Join us this week as we talk about the late and great, John Glenn! A shorter episode this week due to a hectic schedule. App extras include the paper...

Whence Came You? - 0273 - The Mystery of Time

05 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a look at the 4th dimension! That of Time! We talk about it's mystery and what it may allude to in Masonic ritual. We also have...

Whence Came You? - 0272 - Friendship

28 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as we explore the topic of Friendship. Is it the most important part of Freemasonry? Also, don't miss a great piece by a Midnight F...

Whence Came You? - 0271 - Masonry's Initial Millennial Reputation

21 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as we discuss the issues the Fraternity had not ten years ago on the internet, as our reputation was not as sterling as it is today...

Whence Came You? - 0270 - Reading Rainbow: Esoteric Edition

14 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as we talk with Frater O and Bro. Greg Kaminsky of the Occult of Personality Podcast about books we found to be both fascinating an...

Whence Came You? - 0269 - Egyptian Origins Pt 1

07 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as we discuss the first part in a two part series diving into the possible Egyptian origins of the fraternity! App extras include a...

Whence Came You? - 0268 - Haunted Masonry

31 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as we explore the ghost stories of Freemasonry as well as the psychology behind some of the happenings. Also, Bro Steve Harrison st...

Whence Came You? - 0267 - Esoterics Overview

24 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as Frater O and myself talk about some ideas which are at the heart of esoterism. A kind of Esoterica 101 as a side compliment to t...

Whence Came You? - 0266 - Masonic Heirlooms

17 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as we talk about the impact of Masonic Heirlooms! We also have a book review by WB Adam Thayer and Ill. Bro Harrison stops by for t...

Whence Came You? - 0265 - Revisiting the Liberal Arts and Sciences

10 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as WB Adam Thayer takes us on a stroll through the seven liberal arts and sciences! Some amazing seldom thought of concepts are rev...

Whence Came You? - 0264 - Interview with the Grand Master of Queensland!

03 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as Bro. Wayne Greenley scored an interview with the Grand Master of Queensland Australia! Also we have a great piece from Bro. Stev...

Whence Came You? - 0263 - Peeling Back the First Layer

26 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as we have a conversation with Frater O about a multitude of topics, including peeling back that first layer of hidden truth we all...

Whence Came You? - 0262 - Why They're Leaving

19 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for an interesting conversation about what has been determined for the reason men are leaving Freemasonry, according to some data f...

Whence Came You? - 0261 - The Abraham Lincoln File

12 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

You've all likely heard that Abraham Lincoln once got the Entered Apprentice Degree or took back his petition or any number of various things that m...

Whence Came You? - 0260 - The Pythagorean Brotherhood

05 Sep 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a peek inside the Pythagorean Brotherhood! Ill Bro. Steve Harrison also stops by with his Masonic Minute segment! App extras inc...

Whence Came You? - 0259 - The Eleusinian Mystery

29 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a look into a unique household item as well as a peek into the world of the ancient Eleusinian mystery schools. App extras are ...

Whence Came You? - 0258 - The Common Gavel

22 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a timely look at the common gavel, that instrument we use so frequently in the fraternity. Going into the end of summer, it has...

Whence Came You? - 0257 - Conversation on Consciousness

15 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join hosts, RJ and Frater O as they talk about Consciousness and how the craft can help us build it up. They also touch on a myriad of other topics i...

Whence Came You? - 0256 - Enough is Enough

08 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for some funny and some serious. We have a great paper from a listener and brother which I found to be absolutely appropriate for o...

Whence Came You? - 0255 - Staying Sharp

01 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a few papers from ( what I believe to be) a prior Grand Master of PHA! Ill. Bro. Steve Harrison also stops by with the Masonic ...

Whence Came You? - 0254 - Education A to Z

25 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as we talk about Masonic Burnout! We also talk about some key Masonic Bible Verses and a great piece on the pillars, with your gues...

Whence Came You? - 0253 - Balance

18 Jul 2016

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Join us this week as we talk about the Rosicrucian idea of balance as it relates to Freemasonry as a whole! Also, we announce some exclusive news abo...

Whence Came You? - 0252 - The Forget Me Not

11 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a discussion with WB Bill Hosler about the Forget Me Not. Brother Steve Harrison 33˚ stops by as well for the Masonic Minute a...

Whence Came You? - 0251 - Q & A Pt. 2

04 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Frater O and RJ as they dive further into some of the questions listeners have asked us to address. blue lightenings, one day classes, disagreeme...

Whence Came You? - 0250 - Masonic Myths and Truths

27 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as we dispel and correct the historical accuracies of Masonic tales told over the years! Did Washington really not go to meetings? ...

Whence Came You? - 0249 - What Masonry Is

20 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a quick episode about what Freemasonry is. It's a quick episode this week because of Fathers Day. We'll be back with another gr...

Whence Came You? - 0248 - Elbow Grease

13 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for some news, updates and the continuation of the Brining Back the Light series  by Todd E. Creason. Also this week, Bro. Steve H...

Whence Came You? - 0247 - Masonic Q & A

06 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join RJ and Frater O this week as we answer some of the top questions we've received over the last year. This will be only part one of a multi part s...

Whence Came You? - 0246 - Books and More

30 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for some news, a talk about great books and your own personal library, and the next part in the Bringing back the Light series by T...

Whence Came You? - 0245 - Metaphysics & the Occult

23 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for an amazing and mind blowing interview with Dr. Bruce S. Fisher and Frater O!  We span topics that will intrigue and mystify yo...

Whence Came You? - 0244 - Australian Masonry Pt. 2

16 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for the second part to our Australian Masonry mini-series. This week we're talking with international Midnight Freemason contributo...

Whence Came You? - 0243 - Australian Masonry Pt 1

09 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a fantastic interview with Bro. Jack Aquilina of Melbourne, AU! This is our first part in a 2 part series on AU Freemasonry. Al...

Whence Came You? - 0242 - Light at Midnight

02 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as we dive into some great material from The Midnight Freemasons Blog, arguably one of the most read Masonic blogs in the world. Il...

Whence Came You? - Episode 0241 - All Those Organizations!

26 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as Frater O and RJ talk about all those wild organizations which exists within and outside the craft! We wrap it up with a famous F...

Whence Came You? - 0240 - Albert Pike & Lucifer

18 Apr 2016

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Join us this week as we wrap up our series on Albert Pike with a paper discussing Pikes alleged commentary about a Luciferian doctrine. Ill. Bro. Stev...

Whence Came You? - 0239 - Chakras, Meditations and Diet

11 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join Frater O and myself this week as we talk about the chakras, diet and mediations. We look at the health benefits and how as Freemasons, we are t...

Whence Came You? - 0238 - Albert Pike Pt. 2

04 Apr 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a deeper look into the man and the myth, Albert Pike. We first started this series in episode 0232, with Pt. 1 This week featu...

Whence Came You? - 0237 - Searching for Bro. Jon Ruark

28 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a look into the good, the bad and the ugly of a Masonic Survey. What is it? How will it be used and why is WB Jon doing this? ...

Whence Came You? - 0236 - The Lighthouse of Freemasonry

21 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join WB Adam Thayer this week for two great education pieces! Ill. Bro. Steve Harrison stops by with the Masonic Minute as well! Don't miss this awe...

Whence Came You? - 0235 - The Third Eye

14 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for an overview of one of the strangest esoteric concepts, the "Third Eye". Looking at it from various religious perspectives, sp...

Whence Came You? - 0234 - How Do They Pick a 33˚?

07 Mar 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a look into how a mason is chosen to receive the 33˚ (in the 1942 standard)! Ill. Bro Steve Harrison stops by with the Masoni...

Whence Came You? - 0233 - Mathmagic Land

29 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week with special guest, Frater O as we talk about one of the coolest cartoons ever, Donald Duck goes to Mathmagic Land. In this amazi...

Whence Came You? - 0232 - Albert Pike Pt. 1

22 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as we explore a bit about Albert Pike, Freemasonry's poster child of yesteryear. Illustrious Bro. Steve Harrison stops by for ano...

Whence Came You? - 0231 - Blast from the Past

15 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as special guest host WB. Adam Thayer talks about membership, guidelines for a progressive and enhanced order of progression withi...

Whence Came You? - 0230 - The Morgan Affair

08 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a look into the most notorious Masonic stories ever! The Morgan Affair! Ill. Bro. Steve Harrison also stops by with the Masonic ...

Whence Came You? - 0229 - Star Wars and Freemasonry

01 Feb 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a look at the similarities between Freemasonry and arguably the most popular film franchise in the history of...well, ever. Star...

Whence Came You? - 0228 - The Perfect Cubit

25 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a discussion about "The Perfect Cubit"! What is it? Was it real? It's an interesting discussion which relates to the physical ...

Whence Came You? - 0227 - The 3rd Degree

18 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Join RJ and Frater O as we discuss elements of the 3rd Degree! (No secrets revealed...sorry guys). From esoteric teachings to the symbolism of Solomon...

Whence Came You? - 0226 - Masonic Characteristics

11 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We're back! This we talk about the characteristics of a Mason, we have a great piece asking the question "Is Masonry Esoteric?" and we wrap with a f...

Whence Came You? - 0225 - The Fellowcraft Degree

21 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a conversation I had with Frater O about the 2nd˚, The Fellowcraft! We dove right into the deep end and bounced all over as us...

Whence Came You? - 0224 - Whither Are We Traveling?

14 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as we explore a bit of the text titled "Whither Are We Traveling?" We wrap it up with a famous Freemason. App extras are a Masonic ...

Whence Came You? - 0223 - We're Not a Service Club

07 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a look into what makes Masonry stand out from every other organization. What makes us unique, and why people choose Masonry ove...

Whence Came You? - 0222 - A Late Thanksgiving

30 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a very quick episode where we have a brief piece on Thanksgiving and an article about the craft and its public image. App extra...

Whence Came You? - 0221 - The Entered Apprentice

23 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as we tap with Frater O about the degree of Entered Apprentice! Lots of topics and ideas discussed and a great brainstorming episod...

Whence Came You? - 0220 - Royal Arch: Breaking the Mold

16 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week while we talk to Bro. and Companion Patrick Robin about the goals, future, success and amazing things a Royal Arch Chapter can do. ...

Whence Came You - 219 - Exploring the Occult Lodge

09 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as we dive into an exploration of Occult Lodges, their origins and where they are today. Brother Steve L. Harrison 33˚ stops by f...

Whence Came You? - 218 - Losing Esoterics

02 Nov 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a conversation with Frater O about the rise and decline of esoteric in lodge. We end up talking a bit about everything, but I ...

Whence Came You? - 217 - French Masonry

26 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for look into French Masonry and it's different systems! We are also joined this week by Ill. Bro Steve Harrison, who brings us th...

Whence Came You? - 216 - A Brief History of British Masonry

19 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a look at Masonry in the UK stemming all the way back to the 1400s! In addition we also talk a bit about a certain "Antediluvi...

Whence Came You? - 215 - Grand Lodge Sessions

12 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week while we report from the Grand Lodge as well as explore Hinduism and Freemasonry! IL. Bro. Steve Harrison stops by for the always g...

Whence Came You? - 214 - The 24 Inch Gauge

05 Oct 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a special announcements and a really neat and introspective look at one of our working tools, the 24" gauge! We wrap it up nic...

Whence Came You? - 213 - Operative to Speculative

28 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a look at the "transition" from operative to Speculative as one author refutes this theory! We also have a short paper on the ...

Whence Came You? - 212 - Chronicles From the Future

21 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a trip into the far future! We talk with Achilleas Syrigos, editor of the new book, "Chronicles From the Future", which is a n...

Whence Came You? - 211 - The Temple of Man

14 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as we dive into the topic of the Temple of Man by reading a shrot excerpt of Manly P. Hall's work, "Occult Anatomy of Man" as well...

Whence Came You? - 210 - The Grail and Soma

07 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a wild look at just what the Grail of Arthurian legend just may be referring, as we dive deep, reading a new paper by a modern...

Whence Came You? - 209 - The Origins of Modern Ritual

31 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a deep look at the origins of modern ritual within the fraternity. We also have a new segment with Brother Dan Gentry, one of ...

Whence Came You? - 208 - Whence Came the Occult of Personality

24 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for an extended episode featuring a conversation between myself, Frater O and Greg Kaminsky of the amazing podcast, "Occult of Per...

Whence Came You? - 207 - The Sleeping Giant

17 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for an interesting paper regarding the uprising of peoples, most specifically in the Americas. Brother Steven L. Harrison stops by...