Whence Came You? - Freemasonry discussed and Masonic research for today's Freemason
Robert Johnson
Show overview
Whence Came You? - Freemasonry discussed and Masonic research for today's Freemason has been publishing since 2011, and across the 15 years since has built a catalogue of 710 episodes. That works out to roughly 410 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 681st season.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 23 min and 44 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language Society & Culture show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 days ago, with 14 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Robert Johnson.
From the publisher
Today's Freemasonry through Masonic research papers of the past and present. Discussions on the Fraternity through modern technology made accessible to both Freemasons and men interested in Freemasonry.
Latest Episodes
View all 710 episodesWhence Came You? - 0711 - Ritual, Revision, and Renewal
Whence Came You? - 0710 - Napoleon and Freemasonry
Whence Came You? - 0709 - The Real Work of Masonry: Service and Interpretation
Whence Came You? - 0708 - Smoke, Symbol and Secrecy
Whence Came You? - 0707 - Abandoning the Mystery?
Whence Came You? - 0706 - A Completely Based Episode
Ep 705Whence Came You? - 0705 - Open a Book!
Join us this week as we explore what the Egyptian Sphinx can teach the Freemason! What symbology can we ascribe to teachings in Masonry? The answer may surprise you, although it's right in front of our eyes! Then Learn how to play Tarocchini, the original game that spawned the Tarot! Additionally, we read a wonderful piece that inspires us to be better Masonic Writers! WB Patrick Dey is on point with his latest op-ed. Thanks for listening, and have an amazing week! Links: Deciphering the Sphinx from a Masonic Lens https://www.universalfreemasonry.org/en/article/deciphering-the-sphinx-from-a-masonic-perspective Masons Who Write But Don't Read https://meetactandpart.com/writing-masons-and-masons-who-dont-read/ Rules for Tarocchi https://www.100thmonkeypress.com/biblio/acrowley/books/tarocchi/tarocchi_text.pdf Skull and Crown Ltd. www.skullandcrownltd.com Craftsman+ FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftsmanplus/ WCY Podcast YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/WhenceCameYou Ancient Modern Initiation: Special Edition http://www.wcypodcast.com/the-Shop The Master's Word- A Short Treatise on the Word, the Light, and the Self - Autographed https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Get the new book! How to Charter a Lodge: https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Truth Quantum https://truthquantum.com 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
Ep 704Whence Came You? - 0704 - The Overview Effect
Join us this week for a wonderful expression of what Freemasonry is doing for the world, and who we need to keep the Great Work moving forward. Then we've got a brand new Masonic Minute with Brother Steve Harrison--What changes a person who goes out into the cosmos and looks back on our planet? On our Moon? What did Freemason astronauts think when they came back, and what changed about the way they saw the world? It's called The Overview Effect: Ill. Brother Steve gives us an awesome segment all about this. We'll wrap it all up with our continued reading of Kris Wilson-Slack's piece on Theurgy and Freemasonry! All this and more. Stay Tuned. Thanks for listening, and have a great week! Links: Theurgy and Freemasonry Pt. 3 https://www.universalfreemasonry.org/en/article/theurgy-part-iii Steve Harrison on WCY https://wcypodcast.libsyn.com/whence-came-you-0675-steve-harrisons-the-imperfect-storm The Masonic Minute https://youtu.be/AZ6mZ5yELcY Facebook Group – Craftsman+ https://www.facebook.com/groups/3522871657795845 The Etsy Store https://www.etsy.com/shop/WCYSkullCrown Skull and Crown Ltd. www.skullandcrownltd.com Craftsman+ FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftsmanplus/ WCY Podcast YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/WhenceCameYou Ancient Modern Initiation: Special Edition http://www.wcypodcast.com/the-Shop The Master's Word- A Short Treatise on the Word, the Light, and the Self - Autographed https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Get the new book! How to Charter a Lodge: https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Truth Quantum https://truthquantum.com 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
Ep 703Whence Came You? - 0703 - Are They Freemasons?
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 extended Masonic Mythbusters segment, WB:. Patrick Dey digs deep for the evidence of famed individuals and whether there is evidence to support them being Freemasons! From Blink-182 frontman Tom DeLonge to Voltaire, Patrick lays it all out! All this and more, stay tuned! Links: Theurgy Pt. 2 https://www.universalfreemasonry.org/en/article/theurgy-part-2 Facebook Group – Craftsman+ https://www.facebook.com/groups/3522871657795845 The Etsy Store https://www.etsy.com/shop/WCYSkullCrown Skull and Crown Ltd. www.skullandcrownltd.com Craftsman+ FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftsmanplus/ WCY Podcast YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/WhenceCameYou Ancient Modern Initiation: Special Edition http://www.wcypodcast.com/the-Shop The Master's Word- A Short Treatise on the Word, the Light, and the Self - Autographed https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Get the new book! How to Charter a Lodge: https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Truth Quantum https://truthquantum.com 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
Ep 702Whence Came You? - 0702 - Theurgy and the Rosicrucian Craft
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 ancient, but antique piece of ephemera from the 1950s. A pamphlet on the SRICF, or the Masonic Rosicrucian Order. What did it say about the order? What are the prerequisites to joining? And what did they stand for? All this and more, stay tuned! Thanks for listening, and have a wonderful week! Links: Theurgic Foundations of Freemasonry Pt. 1 https://bloguniversalfreemasonry.wordpress.com/2024/01/26/theurgic-foundations-of-freemasonry-part-1/ Facebook Group – Craftsman+ https://www.facebook.com/groups/3522871657795845 The Etsy Store https://www.etsy.com/shop/WCYSkullCrown Skull and Crown Ltd. www.skullandcrownltd.com Craftsman+ FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftsmanplus/ WCY Podcast YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/WhenceCameYou Ancient Modern Initiation: Special Edition http://www.wcypodcast.com/the-Shop The Master's Word- A Short Treatise on the Word, the Light, and the Self - Autographed https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Get the new book! How to Charter a Lodge: https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Truth Quantum https://truthquantum.com 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
Ep 701Whence Came You? - 0701 - The Entered Apprentice Redux
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 into another adjacent Entered Apprentice Topic: Duty. Just what is the Duty of an Entered Apprentice? What are the Duties of all Freemasons? All this and more! Stay Tuned! Thanks for listening, and have an amazing week! Links: The Etsy Store https://www.etsy.com/shop/WCYSkullCrown Skull and Crown Ltd. www.skullandcrownltd.com Craftsman+ FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftsmanplus/ WCY Podcast YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/WhenceCameYou Ancient Modern Initiation: Special Edition http://www.wcypodcast.com/the-Shop The Master's Word- A Short Treatise on the Word, the Light, and the Self - Autographed https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Get the new book! How to Charter a Lodge: https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Truth Quantum https://truthquantum.com 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
Ep 700Whence Came You? - 0700 - Gratitude, Ambition, and the Trial of Truth
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 build a stronger brotherhood. Links: Scopes' Trial https://www.sciencenews.org/article/scopes-trial-anniversary-science-attack Examining Virtues: Gratitude and Ambition https://bloguniversalfreemasonry.wordpress.com/2024/11/13/examining-virtue-gratitude-and-ambition/ The Etsy Store https://www.etsy.com/shop/WCYSkullCrown Skull and Crown Ltd. www.skullandcrownltd.com Craftsman+ FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftsmanplus/ WCY Podcast YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/WhenceCameYou Ancient Modern Initiation: Special Edition http://www.wcypodcast.com/the-Shop The Master's Word- A Short Treatise on the Word, the Light, and the Self - Autographed https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Get the new book! How to Charter a Lodge: https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Truth Quantum https://truthquantum.com 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
Ep 699Whence Came You? - 0699 - From Grave to Growth
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 natural progression, not tragedy. Then, dive into Darin Lahners' sharp analysis of Gen X realities and why outdated leadership traps younger Masons, urging real adaptation for the Craft's future. Links: Darin's GenX Article https://meetactandpart.com/my-gen-x-freemasonry/ The Etsy Store https://www.etsy.com/shop/WCYSkullCrown Skull and Crown Ltd. www.skullandcrownltd.com Craftsman+ FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftsmanplus/ WCY Podcast YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/WhenceCameYou Ancient Modern Initiation: Special Edition http://www.wcypodcast.com/the-Shop The Master's Word- A Short Treatise on the Word, the Light, and the Self - Autographed https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Get the new book! How to Charter a Lodge: https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Truth Quantum https://truthquantum.com 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
Ep 698Whence Came You? - 0698 - 21st Century Esoteric
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? Then we'll explore the timeless mystery of the Circle and Square as a Masonic and spiritual symbol. What does it truly allude to, and whatever it is, can we realize its meaning without having a personal revelation? All this and more! Stay tuned! Links: Esoteric Masonry in the 21st Century https://www.thesquaremagazine.com/mag/article/2025q2esoteric-freemasonry-in-the-21st-century/ The Mystery of the Circle and Square https://www.universalfreemasonry.org/en/article/the-mystery-of-the-circle-and-square The Etsy Store https://www.etsy.com/shop/WCYSkullCrown Skull and Crown Ltd. www.skullandcrownltd.com Craftsman+ FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftsmanplus/ WCY Podcast YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/WhenceCameYou Ancient Modern Initiation: Special Edition http://www.wcypodcast.com/the-Shop The Master's Word- A Short Treatise on the Word, the Light, and the Self - Autographed https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Get the new book! How to Charter a Lodge: https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Truth Quantum https://truthquantum.com 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
Ep 697Whence Came You? - 0697 - Why Do We Ignore Detractors?
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 of "no action." But it's now time to educate the public! Thanks for listening, and have a wonderful week! Links: Enrico Fermi: Master of the Atom https://www.universalfreemasonry.org/en/article/enrico-fermi-master-of-the-atom "Yeah, But Why Should We Care?" https://meetactandpart.com/why-should-we-care-apathy-in-regards-to-bogus-and-anti-masonic-rhetoric/ Skull and Crown Ltd. www.skullandcrownltd.com Craftsman+ FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftsmanplus/ WCY Podcast YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/WhenceCameYou Ancient Modern Initiation: Special Edition http://www.wcypodcast.com/the-Shop The Master's Word- A Short Treatise on the Word, the Light, and the Self - Autographed https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Get the new book! How to Charter a Lodge: https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Truth Quantum https://truthquantum.com 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
Ep 696Whence Came You? - 0696 - Hangin' with Dr. Koop
Join us this week for a look at one of the most prolific U.S. Government officials ever to be in office. What we can learn from this doctor is something extraordinary, namely, integrity. Then we'll dive into the world of Flavius Josephus and the why and how he became a chronicler of Jewish history. Thanks for listening and have an amazing week! Links: Skull and Crown Ltd. www.skullandcrownltd.com Craftsman+ FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftsmanplus/ WCY Podcast YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/WhenceCameYou Ancient Modern Initiation: Special Edition http://www.wcypodcast.com/the-Shop The Master's Word- A Short Treatise on the Word, the Light, and the Self - Autographed https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Get the new book! How to Charter a Lodge: https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Truth Quantum https://truthquantum.com 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
Ep 695Whence Came You? - 0695 - Who Best Can Work and Best Agree
Join us this week for a look into what Henry C. Clausen thought was the best policy in regards to securing peace in the world of men. Also, we've got a brand new Masonic Myth Busters Segment with WB:. Patrick Dey--Was Elias Ashmole a Rosicrucian? Well--you'll have to listen to find out. Patrick takes a deep dive into what matters the most in this question: historical context! Thanks for listening, and have an amazing week! Links: Skull and Crown Ltd. www.skullandcrownltd.com Craftsman+ FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftsmanplus/ WCY Podcast YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/WhenceCameYou Ancient Modern Initiation: Special Edition http://www.wcypodcast.com/the-Shop The Master's Word- A Short Treatise on the Word, the Light, and the Self - Autographed https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Get the new book! How to Charter a Lodge: https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Truth Quantum https://truthquantum.com 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
Ep 694Whence Came You? - 0694 - Beyond the Lodge: Practical Masonry and Emotional Intelligence
Join us this week as we welcome Brother Brian Mattocks of A Mason's Work! In this interview/discussion, Brian and I talk about our personal lives, family experiences, and Brian's involvement in Freemasonry, including his unique Masonic experience. We explore the challenges and opportunities within Masonic lodges, focusing on emotional intelligence, cultural change, and the practical application of Masonic teachings. Don't miss it! Links: A Mason's Work https://amasonswork.com Get the Cards https://shop.amasonswork.com/personal-development/9-the-masonic-reflection-deck--a-tool-for-the-discerning-seeker Check out Brian's Blog! https://blog.amasonswork.com Check out Brian's Podcast! https://podcast.amasonswork.com Skull and Crown Ltd. www.skullandcrownltd.com Craftsman+ FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftsmanplus/ WCY Podcast YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/WhenceCameYou Ancient Modern Initiation: Special Edition http://www.wcypodcast.com/the-Shop The Master's Word- A Short Treatise on the Word, the Light, and the Self - Autographed https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Get the new book! How to Charter a Lodge: https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Truth Quantum https://truthquantum.com 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
Ep 693Whence Came You? - 0693 - Truth with John Crivellone
Join us this week for an interview with award-winning author John Crivellone! John Crivellone grew up on the Southwest Side of Chicago, educated in Catholic schools, shaped by sports, and hardened by blue-collar grit. We talk Truth in all things. Thanks for listening, and have a great week! Links: John's Site https://johncrivellone.com Skull and Crown Ltd. www.skullandcrownltd.com Craftsman+ FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftsmanplus/ WCY Podcast YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/WhenceCameYou Ancient Modern Initiation: Special Edition http://www.wcypodcast.com/the-Shop The Master's Word- A Short Treatise on the Word, the Light, and the Self - Autographed https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Get the new book! How to Charter a Lodge: https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Truth Quantum https://truthquantum.com 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
Ep 692Whence Came You? - 0692 - The Magi and Freemasonry
Join us this week as we explore the potential for Freemasonry's philosophical roots in ancient Persia! This week, we're also asking the important question, "Can a 3˚ Mason become better?" In a world that espouses that there is no higher degree than the 3rd degree--what implications does that have in terms of personal betterment? We explore all this and more. Thanks for listening, and have a great week! Links: Universal Freemasonry Article: https://www.universalfreemasonry.org/en/article/the-persian-magi-and-the-roots-of-freemasonry Skull and Crown Ltd. www.skullandcrownltd.com Craftsman+ FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/craftsmanplus/ WCY Podcast YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/WhenceCameYou Ancient Modern Initiation: Special Edition http://www.wcypodcast.com/the-Shop The Master's Word- A Short Treatise on the Word, the Light, and the Self - Autographed https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Get the new book! How to Charter a Lodge: https://wcypodcast.com/the-shop Truth Quantum https://truthquantum.com 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