This week, we ask a hard question, do you have enough positive male influence in your life? Bro. Harrison stops by in an all-new Masonic Minute - We get the scoop on the first artificer of metals…Then we get some insights into what the Mason of the 1970s thought about Masonic Education. Finally, we wrap it up with a segment about the Columbian Exposition World’s Fair and the Masons that made it possible. Don’t miss it. Thanks for listening and have ana amazing week! Links The Illinois Lodge of R...
Apr 27, 2020•47 min•Ep. 442
This week, we read a poem from famed writer Rudyard Kipling. Equality among the workmen and honor for all are themes that wind through it. Then, we’ll take you from the meeting room where the Statue of Liberty was first mentioned as a casual idea and follow it through its construction as it’s built in the streets of Paris….Bronze towering over the city..before being dismantled loaded and delivered to the United States of America and finally unveiled to the world…the face of Liberty - unmasked. S...
Apr 20, 2020•24 min•Ep. 441
This week, we read harsh words from Manly P. Hall as he exposes fake occultists, those who would be masters if not for their lack of true knowledge or work ethic. Don’t miss what’s perhaps some of the most critical things Manly P Hall ever wrote. We’ll dive into a segment that defines the Rosicrucians from the early 19th century—Elite Masons, who are on a quest. Steve Harrison stops by to remind us of the other 66% of what makes up great Freemasonry. It seems we’re all missing it. Finally, we wr...
Apr 13, 2020•54 min•Ep. 440
This week we’re traveling back in time to look at the history of the Mason’s Mark - Do Freemasons put a secret mark on all the things they create? We’ll take a look at what Freemasonry is charging itself to do in order to assist in this time of high strangeness and COVID-19. But first, we’re going to hear about the esoteric lesson of the Shriner’s degree according to one Manly P. Hall. Keep your dial tuned within due bounds…App extras include the pieces we read. Thanks for listening and have an ...
Apr 06, 2020•42 min•Ep. 439
This week, a rare piece from 1923 that lays out the importance of the public school system and why Freemasons should support it. Illustrious Brother Steve Harrison stops in for an all-new Masonic Minute - How are you getting your Freemasonry now that we can’t meet? We wrap it up with two pieces of Masonic Fiction. A St. John’s Day haunting? We’ll wrap it up with a trip to the old West and view the Craft through the eyes of the Square and Compasses. Stay dialed in… Links: MSA https://www.msana.co...
Mar 30, 2020•44 min•Ep. 438
This week, we talk about the balance of depression - Are Freemasonry’s constituents manic? You asked for it, we’re delivering - an all-new Occult Profile on the eccentric Arthur Edward Waite. Then, startling new evidence on the Big Bang Theory - Are we ready to accept new evidence? Is fluidity of opinion a Masonic Virtue? And a small bonus, we’ll take a look at a short piece from decades ago that aimed to inform our significant others what Freemasonry is. Stay dialed in! Links: The Masonic Philo...
Mar 23, 2020•48 min•Ep. 437
In this episode, we remember and demystify the matriarch of this country..decoding Columbia. We then get the straight dope on Saint Patrick, who he was, what he did, what it meant…and who made it a holiday anyway? We’ll wrap it up with a review of the Southeastern Masonic Symposium and the call to action we all have. Stay tuned… Links: The Masonic Philosophical Society https://blog.philosophicalsociety.org/2017/05/10/do-you-want-some-of-this/ Our Patreon www.patreon.com/wcypodcast Support the sh...
Mar 16, 2020•30 min•Ep. 436
This week, we explore a paper on what Freemasonry means in the context of Rosicrucianism. What are you Due as a Mason? Titles? Honors? Lapel pins? This 1940s author didn't think so. Next, we’ll look at an issue that’s largely politicized, Entitlement…but what happens when we de-politicize it and talk about tackling it the Masonic way? We’ll wrap it up with a piece defining Masonic Education from a Past Grand Master of Washington in 1943. The Masonic Philosophical Society https://blog.philosophic...
Mar 09, 2020•34 min•Ep. 435
This week, we’ll get a glimpse into the dreams of a legendary Masonic Researcher and writer, Silas H. Shepherd. He dreamt of the future where Freemasonry is gone…what did it leave behind? We’ll expose a tale of an epic poem on the skull and the man who turned a friars skull into a drinking cup. We’ll wrap with a piece from Illustrious Bro. Harrison. How do you get your 33˚ taken away? Well, …you’ll have to stay tuned in to find out. Thanks for listening and have a great week! Steve's Article htt...
Mar 02, 2020•39 min•Ep. 434
This week, we ask a question about the practice of Freemasonry…Is it a spiritual practice? We'll hear from Illustrious Brother Harrison in an all new Masonic Minute…Would you give up Masonry to be the President of the United States? We’ll wrap it up with a piece published in 1941, Is Freemasonry’s main job to "make men"? App extras include the papers we read. Thanks for listening and have an amazing week!!! Links The Masonic Philosophical Society www.philosophicalsociety.com Our Patreon www.patr...
Feb 24, 2020•48 min•Ep. 433
This week, just how much money are we throwing away when we don’t raise the dues to reflect inflation? Can we run a pancake breakfast everyday? We’ll get a sneak peek at the all new Occult Profile series on the Midnight Freemasons and we’ll wrap it up with a real example of how one Mason is applying his working tools just the way we prescribe them. App extras include the papers we read. Thanks for listening and have an amazing week! Links: Our Patreon www.patreon.com/wcypodcast Support the show ...
Feb 17, 2020•45 min•Ep. 432
This week, the author of The Builders, a prolific Masonic Clergyman poetically describes the philosophy of Masonry. We read wise words from a PGM of Pennsylvania about 5 core thoughts on Freemasonry. Illustrious Brother Harrison stops in for an all new Masonic Minute— when a Grand Master pulls himself from the brink of death just to open Grand Lodge Sessions the brothers are no doubt astounded and yet you have got to hear the rest… We’ll bring it all home with a light-hearted piece that’s sure t...
Feb 10, 2020•41 min•Ep. 431
This week, we examine a Christian Scottish Rite member's research into the three great religions of China. Are there inherent Masonic virtues? We’ll hear from Greg Knott as he explains the reasons for striving to greatness, although we may never attain it. Also we get a sneak peak at the all new Fraternal Review magazine—dissonance and harmony. What happens when Greg Kaminsky finds a copy of Paul Foster Cases Rosicrucian teachings in the Grand Lodge office? Thanks for listening and have an amazi...
Feb 03, 2020•41 min•Ep. 430
This week -- a rousing piece about community involvement and the freemasons call to be active - Civics and Freemasonry. Then, we'll face some hard facts relating to the two main factions in Freemasonry, the esotericists and the standard brothers… do esotericists even belong in Freemasonry? Have we ever belonged? Ill. Bro Harrison stops in for a new Masonic Minute where he examines a young Jewish man, a Tekton and his role as a builder. We’ll wrap it up with an exploratory piece….literally. What ...
Jan 27, 2020•52 min•Ep. 429
Join us this week for an exclusive segment featuring PM:. Clive Selsby Revile (Famed theatre and voice actor), as he rehearses Bro. Brian D. Diedrich's "The Lost Word". In addition we have a segment on the possible etymology of words from Bro. Hogan and we wrap it up with a wonderful piece on the Two Pillars and what they possibly represent. Don't miss this great new episode! App extras include the STB from 1935. Thanks for listening and have an amazing week! Links Our Patreon www.patreon.com/wc...
Jan 20, 2020•51 min•Ep. 428
Join us this week as we kick off a whole new year of WCY! This week is packed! We'll kick it off with some news and a new segment called "Mail Call". Then we'll get into our first paper on the beginnings of the Golden Dawn followed up by the first new Masonic Minute with Illustrious Bro. Harrison for 2020. Then we'll hear why Masonic Conventions are so cool! We'll wrap the show this week with a two-part paper on the Hindu idea of Dharma and it's relation to Freemasonry. Lots to digest this week!...
Jan 13, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 427
Join us this week for a wild year ending show! We've got incredible news, an in-depth look at the Triple Tau / Tetractys, a wonderful new Masonic Minute by Illustrious Bro. Harrison, and I wrap it up with some personal reflections on my studies and a short re-read of a piece on the occult lodge from Jim Frey. App extras include the paper on the Triple Tau. The other paper is linked in the notes below. Thanks for listening and have an amazing holiday season, everyone! Links Illinois Lodge of Rese...
Dec 23, 2019•45 min•Ep. 426
Join us this week for three great papers! We're looking at integrity as it applies to Brothers who break the law, Masonic "Burn-out" and most importantly, we have a great piece from Bro. Millar about the possible academic backlash to esoterica. Don't miss this week! App extras include the papers we read on the show. Thanks for listening and have an amazing week! Links: Angel Millar https://angelmillar.com Midnight Freemasons www.midnightfreemasons.com Our Patreon www.patreon.com/wcypodcast Suppo...
Dec 16, 2019•37 min•Ep. 425
Join us this week with a historical look into the Regency Era and Freemasonry. We also have a great piece on what might just stoke the fires of Freemasonry enough to make an even bigger impact than we already do. What is it? Have a listen and find out! Don't miss this weeks episode. App extras include the pieces we read. Thanks for listening an have a great week! Links: Illinois Lodge of Research www.illinoislodgeofresearch.org The Fraternal Review www.theresearchlodge.com Francesco's Photograph...
Dec 09, 2019•28 min•Ep. 424
Join us this week for some big news about Masonic Con Chicago, and some history and reflection about Thanksgiving. We also have a great piece by Illustrious Bro. Harrison as well as an all new Masonic Minute! Don't miss this episode! App extras include the papers we read. Thanks for listening and have a tremendous week! Links: 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 Alpha Brain ht...
Dec 02, 2019•48 min•Ep. 423
This week, I've succumbed to the pressure of doing an episode on the Tarot, but not in the standard way. In this episode I'll read some great information on Tarot but then give you the real facts and why it's a legitimate tool in all things. We wrap it up with an excellent piece from the FDTL Blog. Do not miss it! App extras include the articles we read. Please visit the respective blogs and sites who've we've read from. Thanks for listening and have the best week ever! FDTL https://www.fromdark...
Nov 25, 2019•39 min•Ep. 422
Join us this week for an amazing address on Masonic Education by R:.W:. Ray Dunn of the Grand Lodge of Colorado! Ill. Bro. Harrison comes by to tell you about that "special" episode of the Simpsons, and we wrap it up with a wonderful piece explaining the possible esoteric value that crops up when discussing the formation of the UGLE. Don't miss it! App extras include the papers we read. Links: The Masonic Minute https://youtu.be/g9p1uW2tPxs Our Patreon www.patreon.com/wcypodcast Support the show...
Nov 18, 2019•39 min•Ep. 421
This week we define the various terms used to describe Lodges we were all warned about. Clandestine, Irregular, Regular etc. Don't miss this enlightening episode! App extras include the paper we read. Thanks for listening and have an amazing week! Our Patreon www.patreon.com/wcypodcast Support the show on Paypal http://www.wcypodcast.com/p/direct-donation-through-paypal.html Get some swag! http://www.wcypodcast.com/p/blog-page.html Get Alpha Brain http://www.wcypodcast.com/p/get-onnit-alpha-brai...
Nov 11, 2019•35 min•Ep. 420
Join us this week for an exquisite look at the 5 human senses and how they relate to the elements. In addition Ill. Bro. Harrison stops by for an awesome Masonic Minute and finally, Bro. Jaime Paul Lamb has a reading for us on a new paper he's written on the development of the 7 Liberal Arts and Sciences. App extras include the paper Jaime wrote as well as some rare images contained within the text document relating to the piece. Don't miss it! Thanks for listening and have a stupendous week! Li...
Nov 04, 2019•54 min•Ep. 419
Join us this week for insights into the decline and subsequent rise of Masonic Education in America as we take a look at Bro. Kevin Homan's piece on this grassroots resurgence. We also have a wonderful article by Matt Gallagher from the Scottish Rite Journal. App extras include the paper we read. Thanks for listening and have a wonderful week! Links: Kevin Homan's Blog https://medium.com/@homan13/masonic-education-dont-call-it-a-comeback-e2c1e4d6cb76 Scottish Rite Journal https://scottishrite.or...
Oct 28, 2019•34 min•Ep. 418
This week we look at a piece that asks, "What if the Hirmaic Legend is true?" and discuss any merits it has. We also have a wonderful Masonic Minute with Ill. Bro. Harrison and we wrap it up with a fresh reading on a "tribal" explanation of the first degree in Masonry that we originally read back in 2012. Don't miss it! App extras include the papers we read. Thanks for listening and have a great week! Links: Masonry in the Old West https://youtu.be/MaT5JTupt2A Ray V. Denslow Book https://www.ama...
Oct 21, 2019•39 min•Ep. 417
Join us this week as we discuss Ray V. Denslow. It's arguable that no one single Mason has ever done so much, not just for Freemasonry, but for the world. We're talking with Ill. Bro. Steve Harrison about Ray Denslow's history, his accomplishments and his leadership. And yes...there's some drama too. Don't miss this weeks episode! Thanks for listening and have a great week! Thanks for listening and have an amazing week! Links Get the Kindle Book https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07XF59G7Q MO Lodge o...
Oct 14, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 416
Join us this week as we decided to flip the way we do mentoring! In addition to this piece we also have another by an anonymous blogger on the prevalence of Memento Mori and it's history. As if that wasn't enough, we have a brand new Masonic Minute with Ill. Bro. Harrison! Don't miss it. App extras include the papers we read. Thanks for listening and have an awesome week! Links Our Patreon www.patreon.com/wcypodcast Support the show on Paypal http://www.wcypodcast.com/p/direct-donation-through-p...
Oct 07, 2019•48 min•Ep. 415
Join us this week for a very special episode with WB:. Jason Richards! We have two wonderfully selected educational papers on initiations and their significance and roll in developing the mind within the construct of ancient wisdom. Don't miss this special episode! Thank you for listening and have an amazing week! Links Fraternal Review https://www.theresearchlodge.com Our Patreon www.patreon.com/wcypodcast Support the show on Paypal http://www.wcypodcast.com/p/direct-donation-through-paypal.htm...
Sep 30, 2019•38 min•Ep. 414
Join us this week as we have a few quick updates, and a couple papers on Civility. Notably we talk about Dueling and about the need for Freemasonry to be a sort of liaison in today's world for being civil with our common man. We are also extremely lucky to have a new Masonic Minute with Illustrious Bro. Steve Harrison. Don't miss it! App extras include the pieces we read. Thanks for listening and as usual, have an awesome week! Links Our Patreon www.patreon.com/wcypodcast Support the show on Pay...
Sep 23, 2019•22 min•Ep. 413
