freemasonry.in.seven@gmail.com, Dr Christopher Earnshaw and Matthew Evans

Freemasonry in seven minutes or less!

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Welcome to Freemasonry in seven minutes or less where I, Matthew Evans, ask Dr. Christopher Earnshaw, the author of the Spiritual Freemasonry series, all manner of questions relating to Freemasonry. Covering all aspects of the craft, from the early years to pre-history, operative to speculative, from the moral to the arcane and everything else in between, we aim to do so in under 7 minutes so you can make a daily advance in your masonic learning on your commute, drinking a coffee or during whatever you takes you 7 minutes or less. Please email questions, requests and anything else to: freemaso...

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freemasonry.in.seven@gmail.com, Dr Christopher Earnshaw and Matthew Evans

Episodes

Summer recess and maintaining discipline Episode 130 25.06.2023 6:09

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we discuss how to maintain discipline throughout the summer recess period. What are our tips and tricks to maintaining discipline?

Why can't an atheist be a Freemason? Episode 131 25.06.2023 9:42

Send us Fan Mail Why can't an atheist be a Freemason? What would the point be if they were to mislead the lodge? Join us as we ask why.

The trestle and the tracing board Episode 128 29.05.2023 6:27

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Brother Earnshaw details the differences between the trestle and tracing boards

Masonic burnout Episode 129 29.05.2023 6:27

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we discuss the all too common problem of Masonic burnout

Blackballing Episode 127 29.05.2023 14:08

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss blackballing and it's history in the lodge

What's the point of becoming a Freemason? Episode 126 10.05.2023 10:30

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss "what's the point of becoming a Freemason?"

Mediaeval lime production and Freemasonry Episode 125 10.05.2023 11:49

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss mediaeval lime production and whether there may be a link to the esoteric side of Freemasonry

Iamblichus and his influence on early modern thinkers Episode 123 28.04.2023 7:23

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we discuss the effect of Iamblichus the neoplatonist and his thinking on the early modern period and thus Freemasonry

Making a Mason at sight episode 124 28.04.2023 9:15

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Brother Earnshaw will discuss what is meant by making a Mason at sight

The spiritual aspects of the moveable Jewels Episode 121 03.04.2023 10:11

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we discuss the spiritual aspects of the moveable jewels

The trowel and it's symbolism Episode 122 03.04.2023 7:31

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we discuss the trowel and it's symbolism. One of the only tools still used from the time of the institutions inception

Three book recommendations - Bro. Evans - Part A Episode 119 27.02.2023 8:02

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we give a list of 3 books we would like to recommend. This episode is Bro. Evans' 3 book recommendations

Three book recommendations - Bro. Earnshaw - Part B Episode 120 27.02.2023 7:39

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we give a list of 3 books we would like to recommend. This episode is Bro. Earnshaw's 3 book recommendations

Females and the future of Freemasonry Episode118 27.02.2023 7:38

Send us Fan Mail Freemasonry hit it's peak in terms of membership in approximately 1950, with 500,000 members when the UK population was about 50m. This meant that 1 in 100 people (or more like 1 in 50 men) in the UK was a Mason at that time. Fast forward to the present day and we have approximately 205,000 members with the UK population at about 67m, meaning only 1 in 325 people are now Ma...

The Hongmen Episode 117 29.01.2023 11:50

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we discuss a 140 year old society which also uses the square and compasses that brother Earnshaw discovered whilst in San Francisco

The Golden Fleece Episode 116 29.01.2023 10:21

Send us Fan Mail More ancient than the Golden Fleece or Roman Eagle; more honourable than the Garter; or any other order which can be bestowed upon you. Referring to our lambskin aprons, these words will be familiar to any Mason and these are the words that first indicated to me that there is a sublime body of knowledge hidden beneath the garment of the words of our rituals. Join us as we discus...

Matts masonic round up of 2022 Episode 113 19.01.2023 8:26

Send us Fan Mail Join us as Matt gives us a brief round up of what has happened masonically in 2022

Brother Earnshaw's masonic round up of 2022 Episode 114 19.01.2023 17:26

Send us Fan Mail Join us as Brother Earnshaw goes through his 2022 from a masonic perspective

Expressing dissatisfaction as a Master Mason with lack of education Episode 115 19.01.2023 7:07

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we discuss a listener submitted question asking about the how to express the dissatisfaction felt at the lack of education received during their progress through the degrees

How to be a Spiritual Mason Episode 111 18.12.2022 20:42

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we probe into the hidden spiritual axioms of the craft and how can we become spiritual Masons.

McMasons Episode 112 18.12.2022 10:32

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we talk about the somewhat controversial topic of McMason's. All degree's in one day? Does it work?

Making speeches Episode 109 08.12.2022 6:09

Send us Fan Mail One of the most difficult things to do in the lodge is repeatedly make a good after dinner speech. I know I struggle with it. Join us as we share our tips to make Masonic duties a little easier

George Payne Episode 110 08.12.2022 10:48

Send us Fan Mail One of the early shapers of the destiny of Freemasonry, George Payne isn't as well known as his contemporaries. Join us as we discuss the man and his legacy

Mormonism and Freemasonry Episode 107 14.11.2022 5:40

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we will be discussing the accusations that Mormonism has borrowed or at least been influenced by Freemasonry

Fundraising in the old days Episode 108 14.11.2022 10:21

Send us Fan Mail Freemasonry may not be an expensive hobby compared to other ones, but one some of the ways that funds were raised back in the old days may surprise you.