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Further Light Podcast

C Luedkewww.wimasons.org
We are exploring Masonic Education and the fraternity at large through short, thought- provoking episodes posted weekly. There is content for everyone from the seasoned Past Master to those simply curious about the craft.
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Episodes

Episode 75: The Level

Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes. Today we discuss the Level, its interpretations and practical applications.

Apr 03, 202423 minSeason 2Ep. 29

Episode 74: The Number 7 Revisited

Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes. Sometimes more information presents itself and this is one of those cases so I wanted to go back and reexamine the number 7.

Mar 27, 202414 minSeason 2Ep. 28

Episode 71: The Dunning Krueger Effect

Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes. Today we examine the Dunning Krueger Effect to better understand this often misused idea and see how we can use it to improve our own critical thinking and understanding of the world around us.

Mar 06, 202422 minSeason 2Ep. 25

Episode 70: Where to find more Masonic Education

Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes. Today we look at where else you can look to further your understanding of the lesson and history of the Craft.

Feb 28, 202423 minSeason 2Ep. 24

Episode 69: What is Silas Shepherd Lodge of Research?

Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes. Today we talk to Silas Shepherd Lodge of Research about what they do and how they can help you further your Masonic knowledge.

Feb 21, 202445 minSeason 2Ep. 23

Episode 68: Masonry and the Enlightenment Part 3

Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes. Today we look at how the Enlightenment shaped the degrees of Modern Masonry in the early to mid 1720's. The Book I reference is: Speculative Freemasonry and the Enlightenment, by R. William Weisberger

Feb 14, 202420 minSeason 2Ep. 22

Episode 65: The History of the Degrees

Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes. Today we examine the history of the degrees and the current 3 degree system.

Jan 24, 202433 minSeason 2Ep. 19

Episode 64: The Square

Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes. Today we look at the most basic tool of the Craft, the square, its meaning and practical application.

Jan 17, 202420 minSeason 2Ep. 18

Episode 63: The Chamber of Reflection by Milton Lodge

Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes. Today we present Milton Lodge's winning entry from the 2023 Speakers Contest looking at the Chamber of Reflection, its meaning and historical function.

Jan 10, 202424 minEp. 17

Episode 61: Matt Gallagher Interview Part 2

Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes. Today is the second in a two part episode talking to Matt Gallagher, author of: Practical Freemasonry https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0578993864?pf_rd_r=7X1TW4F7A6J09BA2A15C&pf_rd_p=8fe9b1d0-f378-4356-8bb8-cada7525eadd&pd_rd_r=aa641f0a-513a-4f12-ab75-e63b5a7082bd&pd_rd_w=2EQWZ&pd_rd_wg=LI1S2&ref_=pd_gw_unk...

Dec 27, 20231 hr 28 minSeason 2Ep. 15

Episode 60: Interview with Matt Gallagher Part 1

Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes. Today is the first in a two part episode talking to Matt Gallagher, author of: Practical Freemasonry https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0578993864?pf_rd_r=7X1TW4F7A6J09BA2A15C&pf_rd_p=8fe9b1d0-f378-4356-8bb8-cada7525eadd&pd_rd_r=aa641f0a-513a-4f12-ab75-e63b5a7082bd&pd_rd_w=2EQWZ&pd_rd_wg=LI1S2&ref_=pd_gw_unk...

Dec 20, 202329 minSeason 2Ep. 14

Episode 58: Presenting Masonic Education

Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes. Today we look at how to use rhetoric to become more effective speakers and how to better present Masonic Education to your Lodge, with the help of a book By Chris Anderson: Ted Talks, The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking.

Nov 22, 202326 minSeason 2Ep. 12

Episode 57: The Cornerstone and the Hourglass by WB Dan Johnson

Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes. Today we look at the beginning and the end, where we start and a reminder of the finish with two articles by WB Dan Johnson, Grand Orator for the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin.

Nov 15, 202316 minSeason 2Ep. 11

Episode 56: Self Reflection and Masonry

Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes. Today we look at a very practical way to apply the tools and lessons of Freemasonry, through the practice of Self-Reflection.

Nov 08, 202318 minSeason 2Ep. 10

Episode 55: Part 2-The Joshua Glover Escape

Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes. Today we will explore the story of a slave escape and the role Masons from Waukesha and Racine played in his escape and ultimately the nullification of the Fugitive slave law in the State of WI.

Nov 01, 202316 minSeason 2Ep. 9

Episode 54: Part 1-The Joshua Glover Escape

Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes. Today we will explore the story of a slave escape and the role Masons from Waukesha and Racine played in his escape and ultimately the nullification of the Fugitive slave law in the State of WI.

Oct 25, 202326 minSeason 2Ep. 8

Episode 53: More Interpretations of the 5 Orders of Architecture

Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes. Today we are looking at more interpretations of the 5 Orders of Architecture with the help of Practical Freemasonry by Brother Matt Gallagher. As a reminder interpretations are just that, ideas and are intended to get the listener thinking about the topic and how they might interpret the lesson.

Oct 18, 202322 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Episode 51: A Secular Look at Solomon's Temple

Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes. Today we are looking at a building central to Masonic legend, Solomon's Temple. This is a secular approach to the subject and will be followed by a Biblical approach next week.

Oct 04, 202339 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Episode 50: The Brazen Pillars

Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes. Today we will explore the brazen pillars and look at some of the often overlooked elements of the columns we all must pass through.

Sep 27, 202323 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Episode 49: WB Napoleon Sneed-Janczak on Past Masters

Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes. Today we have WB WB Napoleon Sneed-Janczak exploring the role of the Past-Master in a Lodge and their importance after they leave the East.

Sep 20, 202316 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Episode 48: Dialectical Reasoning

Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes. Again we return to a topic sorely lacking today, Critical Thinking. Here I discuss the idea of applying dialectical thought to our everyday lives so we can better understand the people and world around us.

Sep 13, 202322 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Episode 47: Learning the Lectures

Send your feedback and ideas for future episodes. Today we look at learning the lectures and I demonstrate how well, or how poorly this experience can go.

Sep 06, 202327 minSeason 2Ep. 1
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