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

Whence Came You? - 206 - The Survey

10 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as we discuss in detail the early bird results of the survey we just completed. 10 questions about why you joined, what you expected...

Whence Came You? - 205 - Subduing Your Passions

03 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

  This week we are joined by Bro. Marcus Hammonds, author of the new book "Learn to Subdue Your Passions - A Guide for Modern Living. We talk abou...

Whence Came You? - 204 - Versed Masonry

27 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week we read a paper and then discus it with "Frater O". There is a striking revelation at the end of the paper which we think most Masons of tod...

Whence Came You? - 203 - The Masonic Initiate

20 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as we have a sit down chat with the author of the new book "The Masonic Initiate - A Guide to Light", Bro. Bradrick A. Joyner! Ill...

Whence Came You? - 202 - On Holiday

13 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a quick episode with some great excerpts and some conspiracy with WB. Adam Thayer! It's a short week to me being on Holiday wi...

Whence Came You? - 201 - The Freemason 2

06 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for an interview with Actor / Producer Joseph James about the up and coming and highly anticipated sequel to The Freemason, The F...

Whence Came You? - 200 - The Extravaganza!

29 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The big 200th episode is here! This week is huge! We have Frater O as a guest and we talk about sound and esoterica as well as some disappointments ...

Whence Came You? - 199 - The Freemasons TV Show

22 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

join us this week for our 199th episode, featuring an interview with the guys behind the New Freemasons TV Show Pilot and campaign on Indigogo! Afte...

Whence Came You? - 198 - Know Thyself

15 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Joins us this week as Frater O and I talk about "Know Thyself", one of the Delphic Maxims. We had a wonderful organic conversation which I am sure y...

Whence Came You? - 197 - Fire

08 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk about something that is happening all over the United States as of late. Fire. Lodge fires are happening everywhere and this week ...

Whence Came You? - 196 - Bible Lore, the Pillars and Pyramids

01 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as we dive into two web articles which discuss a little bit of everything. The Bible, the Pyramids, the Flood, the Pillars, you na...

Whence Came You? - 195 - Melchizedek and Freemasonry

25 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as we dive into an article from the Living Stones Magazine all about Melchizedek, one of the most intriguing persons in biblical h...

Whence Came You? - 194 - The Talk

18 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a conversation I had with my co-author, friend and Brother, "Frater O". We talked about many things regarding esoterica and th...

Whence Came You? -193 - The Pillars and Atlantis

11 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as we discuss some interesting ties between the pillars of solomons temple and other stories of pillars throughout history. Ill. B...

Whence Came You? - 0192 - The Beehive

04 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as we talk about the Beehive, the esoteric significance of the pillars and wrap it up with the famous Freemason of the week! App ex...

Whence Came You? - 0191 - Symbology of the Skull

27 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for some great news, a paper about the symbology of the Skull, A great new segment from Ill. Bro. Steve Harrison and even a famous ...

Whence Came You? - 0190 - Selecting Your Lodge Officers

20 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

  Join us this week as we talk about how to select your lodge officers and also some esoteric research on numerology! App extras are the paper we re...

Whence Came You? - 0189 - The Secrets We CAN Disclose

13 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a look at the secrets we CAN disclose! In addition Bro. Steve Harrison stops by with the Masonic Minute and we talk about the...

Whence Came You? - 0188 - A Young Masons Club

06 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as we talk about a young Masons club and it's effects on retention. We also dive into a great paper that talks about the validation...

Whence Came You? - 0187 - Why Do We Even Go To Lodge?

30 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a paper that asks "Why?" "Why do we even go to lodge?" Also Ill. Bro. Steven L. Harrison stops by for a great Freemason Minute...

Whence Came You? - 0186 - The 1st Inauguration

23 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have a great paper about the 1st inauguration! We also have an Esoteric Freemason segment and a famous Freemason. The winner of the Rob...

Whence Came You? - 0184 - The Temple and the Shamir

09 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week we explore Solomon's temple in a great paper from the Illinois Lodge of Research! In addition Bro. Matt Chojnacki is back with the Esoter...

Whence Came You? - 0183 - Order of the Bucks

02 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have a great paper from the Illinois Lodge of Research and Illustrious Brother Steven L. Harrison is back for the Masonic Minute! App ex...

Whence Came You? - 0182 - Why 33?

23 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as we go over two Esoteric papers as well as a neat question and answer piece by one of the most intereting Masonic writers of our ...

Whence Came You? - 0181 - What Does Freemasonry Give Us?

16 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as we ask the question, what does Freemasonry give us? Illustrious Brother Steven L. Harrison stops by for the Masonic Minute segme...

Whence Came You? - 0180 - An Interview with Aaron Gardner

09 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

  Join us this week for several amazing things! We start of with an amesome paper about a possible solution to a modern problem in the Fraternity, fo...

Whence Came You? - 0179 - The First Masonic Minute w/Ill. Steven L. Harrison

02 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a paper about "Blue Lodge" relationships as well as an amazing new segment, "The Masonic Minute" with Illustrious Brother Steve...

Whence came You? - 0178 - The Masonic Altar

26 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week we dive into some serious symbolism as we discuss the Masonic Altar. Bro. Matt is still preparing the next Esoteric Freemason Minute, so I ...

Whence Came You? - 0177 - The Square

19 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a paper about one of the most recognizable, if not the most recognizable symbols in our craft. We wrap it up this week with a ...

Whence Came You? - 0176 - The First Esoteric Freemason Minute

12 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for our first episode of the new year! In this weeks episode, we introduce a new segment, "The Esoteric Freemason Minute" hosted by...

Whence Came You? - 0175 - Is Santa a Freemason?

22 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a Fun paper that has some holiday detective work in it. Also, see if you can figure out my "mystery theme" by finding the fou...

Whence Came You? - 0274 - Born in Blood: A Conversation

15 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as we read a paper discussing the book "Born in Blood"! We wrap it up with a famous Freemason segment. The app extras include a Mas...

Whence Came You? - 0173 - An Interview with Charles Harper: Spurious State of Confusion

08 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for an exclusive interview with Bro. Charles M Harper Sr. as we dive into his latest book "A Spurious State of Confusion" and talk...

Whence Came You? - 0172 - Humanities Future with Freemasonry

01 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

  This week we have a wildly entertaining paper that ponders the future of Masonry and humanity! We wrap it up with a famous Freemason segment. A...

Whence Came You? - 0171 - Now is the Hour

24 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week we explore a piece by a Past Grand Master and what he has to say about a few things. He touches on quite a bit and it's pretty thought prov...

Whence Came You? - 0170 - The Loss of Explanations

17 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk about the loss of explanations, the "mummies" of modern ritual and how we must unwrap these mysteries to discover just what we ne...

Whence Came You? - 0169 - Ancient Manuscripts

10 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week we discuss the ancient manuscripts that we pull our ritual and charges from! Some great information indeed. We wrap it up with a famous Fr...

Whence Came You? - 0168 - Masonic Social Media Code

03 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk about the Masonic code of conduct in regards to social media. We also have an interesting piece on the Acacia. App extras are the p...

Whence Came You? - 0167 - Geometry is the Greatest Science

27 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as we talk about what Geometry is, and why it may be considered the greatest science. We also have a famous Freemason for the week....

Whence Came You? - 0166 - The Role of Secrecy

20 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as we read about secrecy and it's role in the Fraternity. We also have another piece about what YOU can do for the Fraternity. We w...

Whence Came You? - 0165 - An Interview with the Mason's Lady!

13 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as we focus on the Mason's Lady! We have a special guest this week who is the founder and writer of themasonslady.com, Michala. She...

Whence Came You? - 0164 - Rings - Points In or Points Out?

07 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a couple great pieces on some hotly debated subjects! We wrap it up with a famouse Freemason and app extras include a masonic w...

Whence Came You? - 0163 - The Masonic Radio Theatre

29 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

  This is it! The Masonic Radio Theatre is here. Join us this week for the inaugural episode of The Masonic Radio Theatre! Episode 1 features a great...

Whence Came You? - 0162 - Mason's Mark

22 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have a paper about the Mason's Mark which is a little tribute to Bro. Juan Sepulveda and his completion of the capitular degrees in the ...

Whence Came You? - 0161 - Deeper Mysteries

15 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week as we explore the deeper mysteries and what some prolific authors of Masonic subjects have said about them! We also discuss some re...

Whence Came You? - 0160 - Science Plus Philosophy

08 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This weeks episode almost didn't happen, but I found myself with a few exta minutes. So join us for a paper which blends science and philosophy toget...

Whence Came You? - 0159 - A Revolutionary War Tale

01 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a great Revolutionary War tale including a horrific tale of torture and broken bonds of Brotherhood! We wrap things up with a f...

Whence Came You? - 0158 - An Interview with Michael Karpovage

25 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a special interview with Bro. Michael Karpovage; author of the Tununda Mysteries! We also have a great paper and a famous freem...

Whence Came You? - 0157 - Rosicrucians in the Royal Arch

18 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a great story as well as two great papers! One on the Rosicrucians in the Royal Arch and the other on a subject to which we are ...

Whence Came You? - 0156 - Freemasonry is a Fraternity

11 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for three great papers as well as one heck of a cool famous Freemason segment. App extras include the papers we read as well as a w...

Whence Came You? - 0155 - War and Freemasonry

04 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a couple papers on war and Masonry. We wrap it up with a famous Freemason segment. App extras include a Masonic wallpaper for yo...

Whence Came You? - 0154 - Freemasonry for the Beginner

28 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have a two part paper which describes Freemasonry for the beginner or perhaps the curious. In addition we also have some Masonic poetry ...

Whence Came You? - 0153 - The Dead Sea Scrolls

21 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a piece about the Dead Sea Scrolls, what is written in them and it's possible correlation to Freemasonry! We also have, as usua...

Whence Came You? - 0152 - A Lodge Walkabout

14 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a great piece on Masonry and the lodge for the new Mason! In addition to this we have another piece on the nature of the Frater...

Whence Came You? - 0151 - Mason's Flag

07 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a piece that celebrates the month in which we celebrate our nations birthday. A bit of patriotism! Our Famous Freemason this we...

Whence Came You? - 0150 - Joseph James with Another Exclusive World First!

30 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

After a week in Washington DC for work, I'm back and this week we have a great guest on the show. He is our famous Freemason for the week believe it ...

Whence Came You? - 0149 - Templar Connection

23 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have two papers including one on Templar hypothesis about its connection to Freemasonry. As usual we have a famous Freemason segment as ...

Whence Came you? - 0148 - Global Universal Freemasonry

16 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a look at global Freemasonry and what we're doing to make the Craft universal! App extras include a PDF of the California Freem...

Whence Came You? - 0147 - King Solomon's Temple - The Differences

09 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a paper which compares the differences between the biblical and Masonic accounts of King Solomon's Temple! Bonus features of th...

Whence Came You? - 0146 - Sherlock Holmes and Freemasonry

02 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have two great pieces. One explores a subject of contention and is by Bro. S. Brent Morris, the other is a cool piece on Sherlock Holmes...

Whence Came You? - 0145 - AASR Dyslexia Center

26 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for an exclusive interview with the Scottish Rite Valley of Chicago Dyslexia Center. It was a great time learning about this amazin...

Whence Came You? - 0144 - Intro to Kabbalah

19 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for some intro to Kabbalah and some interesting stuff about a similar organization, The Oddfellows! Of course we also have a famous Freemason ...

Whence Came You? - 0143 - Symbolism in Stone

12 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for three great papers and a famous Freemason! App extras include the articles we read via PDF, as well as a new wallpaper for your ...

Whence Came You? - 0142 - Masonic Fiction with Bill Hosler

05 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a great piece on the most famous Templar Knight as well as some great Masonic Fiction by W.B. Bill Hosler. App extras include a...

Whence Came You? - 0141 - Conspiracy in Pi

28 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week we feature a newspaper article dealing with a Pi concpiracy and a cool piece on Masonry and it's unique colonial explanatory tools, then w...

Whence Came You? - 0140 - No Royal Road to Geometry?

21 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have a cool paper that talks about a Grand Lodge that wanted accredited educators performing lodge education only. It's a neat one. Also...

Whence Came You? - 0139 - Freemasonry and the Second World War

14 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have an interesting historical piece about Freemasonry and the Second World War. In addition we also have a great famous Freemason segme...

Whence Came You? - 0138 - Most Excellent

07 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk about mentoring and the title of "Most Excellent". App extras include a wallpaper for your mobile device and a paper entitled, Desa...

Whence Came You? - 0137 - Origin of a Holiday

31 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have a few really good Masonic articles including stories of charity and also and an origin of a holiday, then we wrap it up with a famo...

Whence Came You? - 0136 - Correspondences

24 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for an episodes filled with correspondences and cool small articles involving our great Fraternity, we call Freemasonry. App extras include j...

Whence Came You? - 0135 - Freemasonry in the Future

17 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for a paper about pushing Freemasonry into the future as well as a really cool famous Freemason. App extras will include a Freemasonic wallp...

Whence Came You? - 0134 - On the Dues

10 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for a great paper which piggybacks on last weeks episode of the Masonic Roundtable, Dues. We also have a great famous Freemason this week. Ap...

Whence Came You? - 0133 - An Interview with Artist Juan Sepulveda

03 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for an amazing interview with Brother Juan Sepulveda; the Brother behind FreemasonryArt.Com and the spectacular Masonic podcast T...

Whence Came You? - 0132 - An Old Radio Drama Pt. 5 Finale

24 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week we finish up the old radio drama as well as a special famous Freemasons segment. Remember to check out the discussion board for the radio d...

Whence Came You? - 0131 - An Old Radio Drama Pt. 4

17 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a short paper and the fourth part of the "old time radio drama". We close it out with a famous Freemason as well. You can find ...

Whence Came You? - 0130 - An Old Radio Drama Pt. 3

10 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a short paper, The third part of the Radio drama and a Famous Freemason! App extras are the paper we read as well as a Masonical...

Whence Came You? - 0129 - An Old Radio Drama Pt. 2

03 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week is the continuation of our old time radio drama; "Whence Came You?" and we also have a great short paper regarding an unusual "Working Tool"...

Whence Came You? - 0128 - An Old Radio Drama Pt. 1

27 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have a radio drama from way back that we will be dissecting in regards to Masonic significance. We will even have a forum discussion whe...

Whence Came You? - 0127 - An Interview with Brian Kannard

20 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have a great guest, Brother Brian Kannard, author of "Steinbeck: Citizen Spy" and owner of the publishing company Grave Distractions. We ...

Whence Came You? - 0126 - An Interview with Author Anthony Mongelli

13 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week we welcome Bro. Anthony Mongelli; Author of the Craftsmans Symbology. We talk about a wide array of topics and I have to say he was an aweso...

Whence Came You? - 0125 - The Holy Grail

06 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year! The first episode of 2014 is packed with news about all kinds of stuff as well as a great piece on The Holy Grail! App extras include ...

Whence Came You? - 0124 - Reflections of a New Master Mason

30 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

We are back for the last time of this year! This week we talk about Masonic etiquette as well as reflections of a newly raised Brother. We also have s...

Whence Came you? - 0123 - Joseph James and a World First Announcement

16 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for an interview with a returning guest, Brother Joseph James; the producer of Templar Nation and now, The Freemason. This week Bro...

Whence Came You? - 0122 - L. Scott Niccum Memorial

09 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a memorial to Illustrius Brother L. Scott Niccum 33°. We read a couple of Bro. Scott's papers as well as a memorial piece done ...

Whence Came You? - 0121 - Equal Regularity

02 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for 2 great papers, one on equal regularity and the other on esoteric Masonry. We wrap it up with a famous Freemason segment. App ex...

Whence Came You? - 0120 - DeMolay with Eugene Gross Jr.

25 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week and listen in on an interview I had with Brother Eugene Gross, past Master Councilor for the State of Illinois DeMolay. Also we have...

Whence Came You? - 0119 - Stonehenge

18 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for a look into one of the most mysterious manmade structires ever built! As usual we have a famous Freemason segment and some talk ...

Whence Came You? - 0118 - Masonry and Citizenship

11 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have two papers, some exciting news, a famous Freemason as well as a great story about Masonic outreach. App extras will include both pap...

Whence Came You? - 0117 - An Interview with Dr. Michael H. Shirley

04 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for an interview with R.W. Bro. Michael H. Shirley, who is a regular on the Midnight Freemasons as well as the author of the new bo...

Whence Came You? - 0116 - A Handshake for Hermes

28 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Join us this week for some news, a new piece by Brother Mathew Taheri, a great short talk bulletin about the history of lodge buildings and as always,...

Whence Came You? - 0115 - Time

21 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have a great piece on Time, another great story about Masonic outreach,news and a famous Freemason segment as well. App extras include th...

Whence Came You? - 0114 - And Cast No Shadow

14 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have some great news, an original paper by your Host and also a new segment about Masonic Outreach. We cap it with this weeks famous Free...

Whence Came You? - 0113 - Ego

07 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

I'm in Springfield Illinois this week for Grand Lodge Sessions for the state of Illinois and I recorded the show in my hotel room. This week features ...

Whence Came You? - 0112- Why "Blue" lodge?

30 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

This week we dive into the color Blue and find out just why we call it the "Blue Lodge" according to a piece written in the 1930's! We also talk about...

Whence Came You? -0111 - An Interview with Cory Sigler

23 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

This week we sat down with Brother Cory Sigler, creator and editor of "The Working Tools Magazine". We talked about Freemaosnry and the magazine. I th...

Whence Came You? - 0110 - Clandestine

16 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have some news and a great piece on Clandestinism. As usual we have a famous Freemason segment as well. App extras include a new wallpape...

Whence Came You? - 0109 - The Freemason Movie: Interview with Joseph James

09 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have an exciting interview with Brother Joseph James of Joseph James Films. We focussed on his new movie The Freemason and some of his ot...

Whence Came You? - 0108 - Retention in 1926

02 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have a great piece about membership retention from 1926! We also have some news and a famous Freemason Segment. App extras include the pa...

Whence Came You? - 0107 - An Interview with Todd E. Creason

26 Aug 2013

Contributed by Lukas

This week is the week you have been waiting for! I was able to sit down with Todd E. Creason, the original Midnight Freemason and author of the F...

Whence Came You? - 0106 - The 9th Day of Av and the Lessons of Freemasonry

19 Aug 2013

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have a bunch of news, a great paper and a special famous Freemason segment. App extras include the paper we read via PDF and a masonic wa...