Whence Came You? - 0002 - How To Become A Freemason Pt. 1

Whence Came You? - 0002 - How To Become A Freemason Pt. 1

Author: Robert Johnson July 16, 2011 Duration: 27:12

This weeks episode features a segment on how to become a Freemason. Also featured is a new segmenat called "Famous Masons" This weeks feature is on Buzz Aldrin. A short masonic paper entitles A masons Duty by a man named D.C. Holmes for Lochearn Lodge in 1969 is read.


Hosted by Robert Johnson, Whence Came You? explores the rich tapestry of Freemasonry, connecting its historical foundations to the experience of the modern member. This isn't a series of dry lectures; instead, it uses research papers, both historical and contemporary, as a starting point for genuine conversation. You'll hear thoughtful discussions that examine the Fraternity's symbols, traditions, and evolving role in today's world. The aim is to make Masonic scholarship and dialogue accessible, using the very technology that defines our current age to bridge the past and present. Whether you are a longtime Freemason seeking deeper understanding or simply a curious individual intrigued by one of history's most enduring institutions, this podcast offers a unique window into its philosophies and practices. Each episode invites you to consider the principles and questions that have shaped the craft, fostering a space where learning is a continuous journey. Tune in for a nuanced look at how ancient wisdom finds its place in a contemporary context, all through the intimate and convenient format of a podcast.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 706

Whence Came You? - Freemasonry discussed and Masonic research for today's Freemason
Podcast Episodes
Whence Came You? - 0706 - A Completely Based Episode [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Join us this week for an exploration of what it takes to attract Gen Z and Gen Alpha members, and how we can get out of the way and let them take our fraternity into the future. Darin A. Lahners gives us a diverse list o…
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Duration: 33:04
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Whence Came You? - 0703 - Are They Freemasons? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:47
Join us this week for the continuation of the Theurgic Roots of Freemasonry series by Kristine Wilson-Slack! This week, we answer the question, "By working with God, do we fulfill the tenets of Freemasonry?" Then in an e…
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Duration: 32:32
This week, we're looking at Theurgy! What is it? How is it related to Freemasonry? And why does it matter? We'll get started with the first in a series by Kristine Wilson-Slack. Then, we discover an ancient, okay, not an…
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Duration: 25:06
Join us this week as we dedicate this episode to the Entered Apprentice! We'll talk about the symbology of an Entered Apprentice, and what it means to take that step in your development as a Freemason. Then we'll dive in…
Whence Came You? - 0700 - Gratitude, Ambition, and the Trial of Truth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:41
This week, we're diving into the 100th anniversary of the Scopes Trial, where science clashed with faith in a courtroom spectacle that still echoes today, and a Masonic perspective on balancing gratitude with ambition to…
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Duration: 39:32
This week's podcast confronts mortality's profound mysteries alongside Freemasonry's generational crossroads. Explore a timeless Masonic meditation on death as life's essential complement—renewing the soul through natura…
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Duration: 39:20
Join us this week for a look into the expectations of the 21st Esoteric-Minded Freemason. What does it offer today's new Freemason? Is it a return to what was or a one-off thing relevant to the times in which we live? Th…
Whence Came You? - 0697 - Why Do We Ignore Detractors? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:18
Join us this week as we look at the man who made the "Atomic Age" possible, Brother Enrico Fermi. Then we'll hear one Mason's argument for action again, Masonic-Misinformation. For too long, Freemasonry has had a policy…