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

This week we talk about the revolution of the Masonic Convention. What's the real benefit to a Masonic convention? Is there a future for such events? Next, we will finish our adventure in reading Ancient and Modern Initiation by Max Heindel with Part 2, Chapter 7 The Stigmata, and the Crucifixion. What is the Stigmata? And what do occultist feel INRI really stands for? We'll wrap it all up with a reading from Illumination magazine in 1931 on the art of living by Spencer Kellogg--who let spill the beans on the secret of life! All this and more, stay tuned! Links Scottish Rite Journal https://scottishrite.org/media-publications/scottish-rite-journal/the-scottish-rite-journal/ The Life Masonic https://player.fm/series/the-life-masonic The Master's Word- A Short Treatise on the Word, the Light, and the Self - Autographed https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Wilmshurst University https://wilmshurstuniversity.com Get the new book! How to Charter a Lodge https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop The Great Books Program! http

This week we explore the MCME. What actually is it? Is there a future for Grand Lodge sanctioned or regional Masonic education events? Then we'll ask the question, “Why are we even here?” as we explore one mason's view on that topic. We’ll wrap it up with a brand new Masonic Minute featuring Jimmy Doolittle by Steven L. Harrison. All this and more. Stay tuned. Links: Midwest Conference of Masonic Education http://www.mcme1949.org/index.html MCME 2021 Review http://www.midnightfreemasons.org/2021/04/the-midwest-conference-of-masonic.html Philosophical Society Article https://blog.philosophicalsociety.org/2021/01/11/why-are-we-here/ The Master's Word- A Short Treatise on the Word, the Light, and the Self - Autographed https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Wilmshurst University https://wilmshurstuniversity.com Get the new book! How to Charter a Lodge https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop The Great Books Program! https://wcypodcast.com/the-great-books-program Truth Quantum https://truthquantum.com Our Patreon www.pat

Join us this week with special guest PD Newman! RJ and PD talk about his much anticipated new book, Angels in Vermillion: The Philosopher's Stone, From Dee to DMT. The talk gets into all things alchemy as PD gives us a history of what could possibly be the true 'thing' the Alchemists were after and even how PD suspects the acacia got into the Masonic ritual. Do not miss this episode! Pick up the new book on May 19th, 2021 via the Tria Prima link below. Disclaimer - This episode contains references to illicit substances. Some listeners should be advised. Don't do drugs that are illegal, and always stay safe. Links: Tria Prima https://triaprima.co Esotericon https://home.maesotericon.com/#page-top The Master's Word- A Short Treatise on the Word, the Light, and the Self - Autographed https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Wilmshurst University https://wilmshurstuniversity.com Get the new book! How to Charter a Lodge https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop The Great Books Program! https://wcypodcast.com/the-great-books-progra

This week we look at the issues of being too literal or too allegorical. Then I’ll read a piece about getting back involved after a 6-year break. Illustrious Bro. Harrison stops by for an all-new Masonic Minute. What can he teach us about respect and honor? Finally, we’ll wrap it all up with Part 2, Chapter 6 of Max Heindel’s Antient and Modern Initiation. This week’s chapter is focused on the Garden of Sorrow—Gethsemane. Don’t miss it! Links Midwest Conference of Masonic Edu http://www.tinyurl.com/MCME2021 Masonic Con VR Attleboro, MA http://www.tinyurl.com/masoniccon2021 Symbolism and Literalists https://blog.philosophicalsociety.org/2020/12/14/symbolism-and-the-literalists/ No Skulls in Masonry https://www.fromdarknesstolightblog.com/post/noskullsinmasonry-just-kidding-there-are The Master's Word- A Short Treatise on the Word, the Light, and the Self - Autographed https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Wilmshurst University https://wilmshurstuniversity.com Get the new book! How to Charter a Lodge https://wcy

This week we ask the question, “Are the Knight Templar truly Masonic?” We've got a great article that comes direct from the Knight Templar magazine. There are many split opinions on this topic. We attempt to answer them in this episode. Then we're going to dive right back into Max Heindel’s, Ancient and Modern Initiation, Part 2, Chapter 5. The Last Supper and the Foot Washing. What does foot-washing have to do with the occult journey? What does the sweet smell of the saints truly represent? And what truly is the philosopher's stone? All this and more, stay tuned. Links: SCRL - Fraternal Review HTTP://www.theresearchlodge.com Esotericon https://home.maesotericon.com/#page-top The Master's Word- A Short Treatise on the Word, the Light, and the Self - Autographed https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Wilmshurst University https://wilmshurstuniversity.com Get the new book! How to Charter a Lodge https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop The Great Books Program! https://wcypodcast.com/the-great-books-program Truth Quantum

This week we unveil the coolest contest ever. Then we're going to dive into the history of the ritual. Where the heck does it come from? Who came first? Thomas Smith Webb? Preston? Anderson? I don't know, but we're going to find out. Then there is a little knock at the door. Who is it? It's Steve L Harrison, the Illustrious Brother who brings us the Masonic Minute every other week. He's got a great segment on just what happens when you join a new body. Finally, we're going to wrap it up with Part 2, Chapter Four of Max Heindel’s Ancient and Modern Initiation for the chapter on the Transfiguration. Is the Transfiguration something that happens in all men? Probably, but to hear all about it. You're going to have to give a listen. All this and more, coming right up. Stay tuned! SCRL - Fraternal Review HTTP://www.theresearchlodge.com Esotericon https://home.maesotericon.com/#page-top The Master's Word- A Short Treatise on the Word, the Light, and the Self - Autographed https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Wilmshurst

This week we hear from Steven L. Harrison. What absurd questions do non-Masons ask Masons? Steve tells us his three most experienced queries. Then we’ll get insight into the man who inspired the Masonic Legacy Society. Who is John E. Fetzer? Was he a Mason? And what was his driving force throughout his life? Finally, we’ll tackle Part 2, chapter 3 of Ancient and Modern Initiation by Max Heindel, The chapter on the Temptation. All this and more, stay tuned! Links: The Master's Word- A Short Treatise on the Word, the Light, and the Self - Amazon Print https://amzn.to/3rHDCwB The Master's Word- A Short Treatise on the Word, the Light, and the Self - Amazon Kindle https://amzn.to/3aX0MrY The Master's Word- A Short Treatise on the Word, the Light, and the Self - Autographed https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Wilmshurst University https://wilmshurstuniversity.com Get the new book! How to Charter a Lodge https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop The Great Books Program! https://wcypodcast.com/the-great-books-program Truth

Join us this week as I have a candid conversation with my co-writer/editor, Jon Ruark, on our latest project--The Master's Word: A Short Treatise on the Word, the Light, and the Self. We talk about why we chose the book, what we found most interesting and valuable for people in the 21st century, and about George Plummer himself. Don't miss this special episode. The video version is on YouTube, if interested. I hope you enjoy it! The Master's Word- A Short Treatise on the Word, the Light, and the Self - Amazon Print https://amzn.to/3rHDCwB The Master's Word- A Short Treatise on the Word, the Light, and the Self - Amazon Kindle https://amzn.to/3aX0MrY The Master's Word- A Short Treatise on the Word, the Light, and the Self - Autographed https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Wilmshurst University https://wilmshurstuniversity.com Get the new book! How to Charter a Lodge https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop The Great Books Program! https://wcypodcast.com/the-great-books-program Truth Quantum https://truthquantum.com

This week, we dive back into Ancient and Modern Initiation by Max Heindel, with Part 2, Chapter 2, The Mystic Rite of Baptism. What is so Mystic about baptism? Is baptism even important? And is there such a thing as a cosmic baptism? Then, we're going to dive into the world of ancient knowledge and how it's transmitted. From the Emerald Tablets of Thoth to the pillars of Enoch, to the pillars said to have been constructed by the sons and daughters of Lamech, to the Masonic pillars. What's the truth about how all of these are conveyed throughout time? All this and more, stay tuned! Wilmshurst University https://wilmshurstuniversity.com Get the new book! How to Charter a Lodge https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop The Great Books Program! https://wcypodcast.com/the-great-books-program Truth Quantum https://truthquantum.com Fund the Masonic Retreat! https://gf.me/u/y36z3v Our Patreon www.patreon.com/wcypodcast Support the show on Paypal https://wcypodcast.com/support-the-show Get some swag! https://wcypodcast

This week we dive into part two of Max Heindel's Ancient and Modern Initiation. Are the terms Immaculate Conception and Annunciation misrepresented in scripture today? Is a tekton more than a builder? Then, we'll hear from Ill. Bro. Harrison in an all-new Masonic Minute. A new school is built, it picked out a name—then abandons the name because it was the name of a Freemason. Ultimately, the school was named after somebody else, but there's a catch. What was it? You have to stay tuned to hear more. We'll wrap it up with a profile in courage—a recent article by Ill. Bro. Steven L. Harrison about the actions of a U.S. president--a Brother who made one of the toughest calls in his life. All this and more, stay dialed in! Links: Steve's Article http://www.midnightfreemasons.org/2021/02/a-profile-in-courage.html Tales from the Craft https://amzn.to/3boyBDR Wilmshurst University https://wilmshurstuniversity.com Get the new book! How to Charter a Lodge https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop The Great Books Program!

This week we're taking on a listener requested topic with Brother Joe Martinez about Freemasonry's connection to ideas like ancient aliens, fallen angels, and biblical legends. We'll wrap it up with some big news about Wilmshurst University. Links: The Book of Enoch Wilmshurst University https://wilmshurstuniversity.com Get the new book! How to Charter a Lodge https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop The Great Books Program! https://wcypodcast.com/the-great-books-program Truth Quantum https://truthquantum.com Fund the Masonic Retreat! https://gf.me/u/y36z3v 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 Get the book! http://a.co/5rtYr2r

This week, we dive into Ancient and Modern Initiation by Max Heindel as we read the final chapter in part one, chapter 6, The New Moon and Initiation. According to this chapter, what is the key to success, and when are you closest to God? Then an all-new Masonic Minute with Ill.  Bro.  Steven L. Harrison. You've heard the stories about various people who have reportedly died but continued living--like Elvis and others. What if I told you brother Davy Crockett survived the Alamo? Bro. Harrison gives us the scoop. Then, we'll talk about making decisions the Masonic way. How do the Cardinal Virtues direct us when we make big choices? How do they direct us when making simple choices? All this and more, stay tuned. Links: Midnight Freemasons Article http://www.midnightfreemasons.org/2021/02/making-choices-thought-experiment.html MO Lodge of Research http://www.molor.org Tales from the Craft https://amzn.to/3sgkczj Man Hunt https://amzn.to/3bgf5be Get the new book! How to Charter a Lodge https://wcypodcast.co

Join us this week with a special returning guest, Brother Gerald Fortune! Gerald called me on the phone and said we had to talk about America, its direction, and the observation effect as it pertains to the future of the Great Experiment. In this episode, we talk about the weaponization of goodness, the Negative Confessions in Egyptian Spirituality, and more. Don't miss it! App extras include a PDF of the Negative Confessions. Thanks for listening and have an amazing week! Links -  Get the new book! How to Charter a Lodge https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop The Great Books Program! https://wcypodcast.com/the-great-books-program Truth Quantum https://truthquantum.com Fund the Masonic Retreat! https://gf.me/u/y36z3v 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 Get the book! http://a.co/5rtYr2r

This week we speak with Past Master Matt Johnson, the curator of FreemasonMarketing.com. Matt tells why he created a dedicated site to provide free tools for every Masonic Lodge to get found in the new century. Plus, we have an all-new Masonic Minute with Illustrious Bro. Steven L. Harrison. Don't miss it! Links: Freemason Marketing https://www.freemasonmarketing.com MO Lodge of Research HTTP://www.molor.org Masonic Video Contest Winner https://youtu.be/M4me91i27xQ Video Marketing https://www.freemasonmarketing.com/internet-marketing/video-marketing/ Quills Secretary Assistant https://www.freemasonmarketing.com/open-source/office-software-lodges/ Get the new book! How to Charter a Lodge https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop The Great Books Program! https://wcypodcast.com/the-great-books-program Truth Quantum https://truthquantum.com Fund the Masonic Retreat! https://gf.me/u/y36z3v Our Patreon www.patreon.com/wcypodcast Support the show on Paypal https://wcypodcast.com/support-the-show Get some swag

This week, we consider a flower and a man's symbolic nature as we dive into chapter five of Max Heindel's Ancient and Modern Initiation. Then we'll read a piece from the New Age magazine, the Scottish Rite Southern Jurisdiction's publication from 1917--a love letter to the brain of man! All this and more--stay tuned. Links Get the new book! How to Charter a Lodge https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop The Great Books Program! https://wcypodcast.com/the-great-books-program Truth Quantum https://truthquantum.com Fund the Masonic Retreat! https://gf.me/u/y36z3v 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 Get the book! http://a.co/5rtYr2r  

This week--chapter 4 of Ancient and Modern Initiation by Max Heindel, The Ark of the Covenant. What was it? How did a voice emanate from a cloud between two cherubim? What is the Ark concerning the human body? Then we'll have a brand new Masonic Minute with Illustrious Brother Harrison, as he tells us little known facts about Brother Nat King Cole. How did he get that "King" in the middle of his name? Why did his television show get canceled after only two seasons? We move on with a short biographical piece on Enrico Fermi, a Brother who is considered the "architect of the nuclear age." When did he join Freemasonry? What were his views on nuclear technology as a weapon? And what was his legacy for humanity? Finally, we'll wrap it all up with a book review. Newly published to paperback, The Better Angels of our Nature: Freemasonry in the Civil War, by Most Worshipful Brother and Past Grandmaster, Michael Halleran. All this and more…stay tuned! Links: MO Lodge of Research www.molor.org Get the new book! How t

This week we continue our look at Max Heindel's Ancient and Modern Initiation as we tackle chapter three. We'll talk about the east room of the Temple and what it contained. The Golden Candle Stick, The Table of Shewbread, and The Altar of Incense. Then we're going to go into the Allied Masonic Degrees archives and read a paper on sacred geometry from a highly technical and practical Freemason, Ed Rund. What does Ed Rund have to say about the four levels of craftsmanship? The skill level, the knowledge level, the wisdom level, and the sacred level? Find out this and more coming right up. Links: Get the new book! How to Charter a Lodge https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop The Great Books Program! https://wcypodcast.com/the-great-books-program Truth Quantum https://truthquantum.com Fund the Masonic Retreat! https://gf.me/u/y36z3v 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 Get the book! http://a.co/

This week, did my computer totally explode? Maybe! Did it erase all my files? Who knows? After we hear the full story there, we'll move on to a very special Masonic Minute this week--all about the Missouri Lodge of Research. What is it? When was it formed? What was its history? Then we're going to hear about one of your biggest pet peeves, those ritual vultures who pick at the flesh of those performing—all this and a little bit more, in this abbreviated episode of the WCY Podcast. Stay tuned! Links: The MO Lodge of Research HTTP://www.molor.org The Great Books Program! https://wcypodcast.com/the-great-books-program Truth Quantum https://truthquantum.com Fund the Masonic Retreat! https://gf.me/u/y36z3v 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 Get the book! http://a.co/5rtYr2r

This week we're continuing Max Heindel's Ancient and Modern Initiation as we read chapter 2, The Brazen Altar and Laver. What does the Brazen Altar symbolize? What was the Laver? And how is it related to Atlantis? Then, an all-new Masonic Minute with Ill. Bro. Steven L. Harrison. What if a Brother was a leader of a country and banned Freemasonry, and then brought it back, and then banned it again? This week you'll hear all about it. We'll wrap it up with a December newsletter from 1934 written by none other than Manly P. Hall. In it, he discusses the threefold nature of consciousness and the kabbalistic ties to modern psychoanalysis and psychotherapy! Thanks for listening, and have an amazing week! The MO Lodge of Research HTTP://www.molor.org The Great Books Program! https://wcypodcast.com/the-great-books-program Truth Quantum https://truthquantum.com Fund the Masonic Retreat! https://gf.me/u/y36z3v Our Patreon www.patreon.com/wcypodcast Support the show on Paypal https://wcypodcast.com/support-the-show

This week we're cracking open two pieces from way back in the 1920s. First up, ancient and modern initiation. We begin this week by looking at Max Heindel’s work explaining initiation rites and rituals throughout history. The first in a multipart series. We'll tackle the ideas of the Atlantean mystery temple--the Tabernacle in the Wilderness and some of its various parts. Then we're going to demystify Santa Claus, or perhaps we're going to re-mystify Santa Claus. What is Santa Clause’s occult significance? Spoiler alert it's not what you think. Make sure your little elves are not around for this one. All this and more, coming right up. Stay tuned! Links: God-Man The Word Made Flesh https://archive.org/stream/godmanwordmadefl00carerich/godmanwordmadefl00carerich_djvu.txt The Great Books Program! https://wcypodcast.com/the-great-books-program Truth Quantum https://truthquantum.com Fund the Masonic Retreat! https://gf.me/u/y36z3v Our Patreon www.patreon.com/wcypodcast Support the show on Paypal https://wcyp