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

The Ashlars episode 082 21.05.2022 9:40

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss the Ashlars, the rough and the perfect stone

Euclid. Geometry, space and constructions Episode 077 06.04.2022 6:29

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss Euclid's elements and it's effect upon western intellectual development. In 7 minutes.......

Jacob's ladder Episode 078 06.04.2022 6:12

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss as best as we can in seven minutes, the concept of Jacob's Ladder.

Mithraism and Freemasonry? Episode 079 06.04.2022 7:03

Send us Fan Mail There may be a span of nearly 2000 years between the bringing of Mithraism to Rome and the inception of Freemasonry, but there are some interesting parallels. Does it have a direct lineage or is there overlap between aspects of the craft and Mithraism?

The Mosaic pavement Episode 080 06.04.2022 4:52

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, brother Earnshaw reads his paper on the Mosaic pavement

Oaths and penalites Episode 081 06.04.2022 7:10

Send us Fan Mail Often the victim of rampant internet speculation, the oaths and penalties have sometimes been fingered as the cause of prospective members reticence to join the Craft. Join us as we discuss this topic

Every writers nightmare Episode 074 12.03.2022 4:46

Send us Fan Mail What is a writers greatest nightmare? This is

The volume of the sacred law Episode 075 12.03.2022 11:24

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, brother earnshaw talks about the volume of the sacred law

So the craft isn't what you thought it would be? Episode 076 12.03.2022 8:15

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss what about the craft you might have missed.....

competition update 12.03.2022 3:04

Send us Fan Mail a little word about the competition

Your first year in the lodge Episode 073 12.03.2022 3:49

Send us Fan Mail a short one giving a few tips about your first year in the lodge. Connection failed half way through this episode so a little shorter than average

Why memorise the ritual? Episode 071 18.02.2022 5:23

Send us Fan Mail Freemasonry has a lot of memory work. A lot. So why is the craft so preoccupied with it? Join us as we attempt to answer why

The blazing star Episode 072 18.02.2022 6:51

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered about what the blazing star we see in the lodge is all about?

Why is the square and compass parted in the new logo? Episode 070 18.02.2022 5:25

Send us Fan Mail One of the most, if not the most identifiable symbols of the craft is the square and compass. For the tricentenary, the UGLE issued a logo with the square and the compass parted. With them being crossed, this was not only a logo but a symbol. Join us as we discuss how parting them changes the meaning

Lifetime memberships Episode 068 30.01.2022 10:50

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss lifetime memberships and whether or not this is a good thing for the lodge

Improving public speaking skills Episode 069 30.01.2022 6:11

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss some methods on how to improve your public speaking skills

Disillusioned Brethren Episode 067 15.01.2022 11:33

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss disillusioned Brethren and how to keep the lodge mentally alert, cohesive and constantly moving forward on the path of Masonic knowledge

33 Degrees and beyond Episode 065 15.01.2022 13:09

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we will be discussing the film 33 degrees and beyond by Johnny Royal. Brother Earnshaw has been in the Scottish Rite for 35 years and I, Brother Evans, am an aspirant.

Freemasonry and social media Episode 066 15.01.2022 8:11

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we have a light hearted discussion about social media and Freemasonry in the digital age

Alchemy from a neuroscientists perspective Episode 064 20.12.2021 17:22

Send us Fan Mail Listeners to the podcast may be unaware of Brother Earnshaw's resume. One of the many things that I feel adds tremendous credence to his writings is the fact that that he has a phD in neuroscience. So how did a scientist come to write on spiritual Freemasonry and alchemy? Join us as we ask why.

European and Chinese alchemy episode 061 13.12.2021 10:07

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss the differences (or similarities) between European and Chinese alchemy and it's relation to Freemasonry

Elections episode 062 13.12.2021 4:55

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Brother Earnshaw discusses his thoughts on elections and progression through the lodge

The puzzle in the Royal Arch episode 063 13.12.2021 4:29

Send us Fan Mail Now hidden in Brother Earnshaw's last book, The Royal Arch, is hidden a puzzle with regards to its spiritual nature. Have you developed the eyes to see it? A worthy test for any Master Mason, I find this a stimulating proposition. Can you find it? Join us as Brother Earnshaw lays some breadcrumbs........

Do I have to love my brother? part 1 Episode 057 21.11.2021 5:11

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we will be asking whether or not we have to love all brothers unconditionally within the lodge

Do I have to love my brother? part 2 Episode 058 21.11.2021 7:39

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, brother Earnshaw will be discussing his thoughts on the topic