Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/universal-freemason/subscribe Join us for an entertaining look at Masonic ideals and philosophies, no really! I promise you’ll come away entertained with a fresh look at esoteric ideas that will help you navigate these turbulent times. Not a ploy to join anything, just trying to be a beacon to improve society.
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The Winding Stairs Freemasonry Podcast | Created by a Freemason for those interested in the Study of Freemasonry and the Art of Self Improvement
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What is Freemasonry? Are the Freemasons really a Secret Society? How can the Masonic Journey transform a good man into a better man? The honorable fraternity of Freemasonry has endured for centuries and has been present in some of the greatest moments in modern history. What sets Masons apart from an ordinary man? The answer to these and many questions are explained in this Masonic Podcast. Created by a Master Mason for Masons and those interested in knowing more about Masonry and the Art of ...
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Living An INTENTIONAL Masonic Life(From Darkness to Light) Part 1
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Join your rambling host as we begin a six part series to help us live masonry with INTENTION. We begin this series by leaving darkness behind (ignorance) and embracing light (gnosis). No matter if you are are a lodge member YOU can (and should in my opinion) join us in this experiment as we record our daily experiences living this out loud with int…
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Join your rambling host as he shares Thanksgiving memories from Detroit, reminds us to be thankful even when it seems contrary to reality, and wishes you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving.
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The IMPORTANCE of MORALS AND DOGMA
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Join your rambling host as he discusses corporate greed, reads from the introduction of the annotated version of Morals and Dogma and begs you to read Morals and Dogma, and pays a very special tribute to his recently deceased friend and discusses grieving and mental health.
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The ESSENCE of Freemasonry
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Join your rambling host as he discusses the awful effects of having a bad neighbor and the wonderful introduction to the annotated version of Morals and Dogma by Arturo de Hoyas. And reveals the ESSENCE of freemasonry (one word/four syllables!)Thank you for the 3 years and over 21,000 plays! A couple notes, the website for the Morals and Dogma stud…
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3 Quotes 3 Results (My Birthday Episode 2023)
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Join your rambling host as he celebrates his 56th birthday! And gives a talk about the power and the ENERGY of WORDS!preorder Universal Freemason Podcast Notes on Amazon today! $4.99 for deeper insights into this podcast! Delivery is October 30, 2023
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To Join or Not to Join…Are YOU Ready?
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Join your rambling host as he challenges you to question your readiness if you are considering joining a Masonic Lodge. Your host also challenges current lodges to question their intentions of growing their numbers. Thanks for listening! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/universal-freemason/subscribe…
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What Is Our State of Perfection? (Reading from Morals and Dogma Chapter 1)
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Join your rambling host as he talks about John Michael Greer, offers a subscription opportunity and explains through Albert Pike the meaning of the rough and perfect Ashlars! Here is the subscription link https://anchor.fm/universal-freemason/subscribe
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So, What Is Truth? Gnosticism, Albert Pike and Manly P. Hall Weigh In…
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Join your rambling host as he wishes you all a happy new year, hopes you had a great Christmas and Hanukkah and dissects TRUTH while juggling chainsaws on fire!! (Not the last part, but it might have felt that way!) New subscription opportunity! https://anchor.fm/universal-freemason/subscribe
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The First Degree, Kabbalah and The Point in the Heart
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Join your rambling host as he discusses roasting a chicken, enjoying Thanksgiving, being aware of intentions and how Kabbalah integrates some with the entered apprentice degree! New subscription opportunity! https://anchor.fm/universal-freemason/subscribe
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Politics and Religion in Freemasonry with The Traveling Brothers
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Politics and Religion are a prohibited topic inside a Masonic Lodge during their meetings. But why? It is no mystery that the topics of Politics and Religion can be incendiary and cause a lot of conflict among people. But how come a society that professes to be able to keep their passions within due bounds restrain from some of the topics that coul…
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Inconsistency in Freemasonry | Does it help or hinder?
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How can we maintain consistency in Freemasonry? inconsistency in Freemasonry is a major problem when it interferes with the onboarding of new candidates, when it provides an inconsistent experience for its members, and when it gives outsiders a negative impression of our organization. In this episode of The Winding Stairs, we discuss Inconsistency …
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Masonic Membership Decline
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What’s behind this Masonic Membership Decline and what can we do about it? Fraternal orders and non-profit organizations have seen a steady decline in membership and participation over the last few decades. If you are familiar with Freemasonry, you will agree that what it teaches men is desperately needed in today’s society. In this episode of The …
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Building Awareness about Freemasonry- AJAR 1
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Masonic Membership has been in decline over the past half century and finding the reasons and formulating solutions for that decline becomes an ever-increasing priority in our circles. In this series (Ep.1/4), we will discuss 4 aspects of the Masonic experience that could use some intentional improvement to make sure that more good men are given th…
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Ancient Knowledge and the Pillars of Freemasonry Albert Pike Magnum Opus Chptr17
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Join your rambling host as he shares very personal stories while explaining how Tamra Lucid’s book “Making the Ordinary Extraordinary” helped him to reboot and how learning esoteric philosophies made him most happy and also how Pike compared the ancient wisdoms to the pillars that secure freemasonry!…
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Lodge Visitation | Masonic Credentials, Recognition, and Technology
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Lodge visitation is one of the greatest perks you have as a Freemason. As a Master Mason, you are entitled to visit other Masonic Lodges around the world. That means, that despite not knowing anyone in another country, you can go to a Lodge and instantly connect with a group of Brothers who will treat you like family. In this episode of The Winding…
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Don't be a CircumPunk | Masonic Self Control
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I believe that Freemasonry has benefited greatly from the connectivity that the Internet has provided. Today, curious people from around the globe, who once only heard sporadically about this organization, can do a little research and even find a Lodge nearby for them to approach. However, the connectivity of the internet hasn’t only brought positi…
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Widows Mijo | Conspiracy Theories, Freemasonry, and TikTok Part 2
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Interview with Widows Mijo | Conspiracy Theories, Freemasonry and TikTok
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This is a conversation with one of the most exciting TikTok creators who talk about Freemasonry on that platform. He has taken the task of combating some of the nonsense that people try to say about Freemasonry on social media. He comes with evidence and the proof necessary to put an end to these crazy conspiracies. Join us as we have a conversatio…
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Justice, Injustice and The Spiritual Realm Around Us (Chptr 16 Albert Pike Magnum Opus)
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Join your rambling host as he asks what to do when the unjust faces zero Justice, and also discusses Manly P Hall and reads from Albert Pikes Magnum Opus Chapter 16
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Masonic cave degree tennessee 2022 | Masonic Traveling
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The cave degree in tennessee is a Master Mason Degree performed inside a natural cave in the mountains of Tennessee. Brothers from all over the country (and other countries) travel to Kingston Tennessee every year to take part in this memorable Masonic Degree. After hearing about the Cave Degree in Tennessee for many years, I finally decided to go …
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Investigation Committee in Freemasonry | Guarding the West Gate
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What's the role of the investigation committee in Freemasonry? How is the Masonic investigation committee formed and what do they do to protect the Lodge and the Craft? In this episode of The Winding Stairs, we discuss the dos and don'ts of participating in making sure the candidate is a good fit for our organization. We discuss some of the mistake…
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Masonic Officers' Progressive Line Issues
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The leadership system of a Masonic Lodge is one of predictable and progressive steps. When a Brother joins the officer line, we have a pretty good idea of who the leaders of the Lodge will be for the next 5 - 7 years. But only if things run smoothly. And you and I both know that if there is room for things to go wrong, they often do. But don’t worr…
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How to have Masonry Family Balance | Happy wife, Happy Masonic Life
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How does a man achieve Masonry family balance? The last thing you want to hear from your wife is, "Again? Are you going to be in Lodge every single night?”. You know about the cable tow, you know that Family and Vocation come first. Unfortunately, there are many Brothers who ignore the cautionary tale and put Freemasonry above all else. Many times …
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Preserving Lodge History | A Conversation with Historical Light Masonic Podcast
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Your Lodge may have a very interesting history to share but if it’s not being properly preserved, it will be lost forever. Preserving Masonic History becomes an important duty for all of us. A duty that will ensure future generations of Freemasons get to know the people and events that gave shape to the character of each Masonic Lodge. Join me as I…
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Have you ever seen someone who shortly after joining Freemasonry, goes all in. Eats and Breathes Freemasonry with such fury that you’d think nothing else in their world matters? If the masonic journey was a race, they would be going against all prudent advice from experts. Make sure to take care of your body, pace yourself, don’t ignore the signs o…
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Freemasonry on the Moon
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Did you know that the first words uttered by Man from the surface of the moon were not the ones most people think? The first words, as documented by NASA’s audio files, were “Contact Light”. These words were uttered by astronaut “Buzz” Aldrin. The irony of these words is that, not only was this the first time humans contacted the surface of another…
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Brother James Webb and his Space Telescope
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These are exciting times for Science! For months, astronomy enthusiasts have been excitedly awaiting the release of the first photos from the James Webb Space Telescope. A $10 Billion Dollar project to put the largest and most capable telescope out in Space. There are two primary reasons why every Freemason in the world should be excited about this…
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Patriotism in Freemasonry
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Did you know that if you belong to a group or organization that plans to overthrow the government by force or coercion, you can’t become a Freemason? Is Freemasonry a Patriotic organization. What does Freemasonry teach us about loyalty to your country? Let’s explore the relationship between Freemasonry and Patriotism in this episode of TWS Equipmen…
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Part upon the Square | How Freemasons behave virtuously
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It is said that Freemasons part upon the square. If we recognize the symbolism of the Square, we will recognize that this means that Masons behave virtuously in their walking through life. In order for us to walk uprightly through life, extending our kindness and acting with virtue, it is important that we are clear about which virtues we are to ex…
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Improving Masonic Education | A Conversation with Masonic Improvement
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Improving Masonic education should be a top priority for every Lodge leader. But how does one go about making the Masonic learning experience better for our Brethren? In this episode of The Winding Stairs Freemasonry Podcast, we have a conversation with Justin Taylor Jones and Dennis Yates from Masonic Improvement about their effort to improve Maso…
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The Lewis | The Father Son legacy in Freemasonry
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The Lewis Jewel commemorates the long legacy of fathers and son who share a common bond with our Fraternity. Imagine having to lift and reposition hundreds or thousands of stones The Lewis is a tool used by operative masons to facilitate the lifting and positioning of heavy stones. It is a strong yet simple design that serves as the connection betw…
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Make GOOD Trouble! (My Birthday Episode) Albert Pike Magnum Opus Chptr 15
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Join your rambling host on his BIRTHDAY as he looks for inspiration and finds it in Albert Pike’s 15th chapter of Magnum Opus and also wants YOU to keep making GOOD TROUBLE here is a link to become a subscriber to this podcast https://anchor.fmuniversal-freemason/subscribe
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Act by the Plumb | How Freemasonry builds upright men
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In order for a structure to be soundly built, it has to rest upon a solid level foundation. Otherwise, the higher it rises, the more unstable it becomes. In Freemasonry, we stand before our Brothers as an Upright Man and are instructed to act as such. Today, we will discuss what it means to be an upright man. What does it mean to act by the proverb…
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Meeting on the Level | Sitting at separate tables
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What does it mean to meet on the level? It means that regardless of your economic, social, or religious background when you meet with other Brothers, you are equals. As Freemasons, we are called to regard the entirety of the human race as One Family. Therefore, whether we are meeting at Lodge, or out in the world employing our usual vocations, we a…
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Masonic Travels | Are you a Traveling Man
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What do Masons get out of traveling Masonically. In other words, what does a Freemason gain from visiting other Lodges and other Masonic Jurisdictions in their travels. The short answer is, A LOT! On this episode of The Winding Stairs, we invite you to hop aboard a car with three Brothers and find out for yourself what Masons get out of Masonic Tra…
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Masonic Lodge Meetings | What to avoid and improve
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Our stated meetings don't have a reputation for being the most amazing in the world. Honestly, sometimes our meetings resemble more a HOA meeting than anything else. But it doesn't have to be that way. Our Fraternity has a long tradition of bestowing the meetings with elements of solemnity and ritual that have the potential of leaving a positive im…
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Where have I been? | Did I leave Freemasonry?
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Hey Juan, where have you been? You may have been wondering why hasn't there been an episode of The Winding Stairs Freemasonry Podcast in such a long time. Did I hang up my Masonic Apron? Did I turn in my Masonic Regalia and walked away from the Fraternity? In short, No. I never left. In this candid episode, I open up about why I took an extended hi…
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Manly P Hall and THE GREAT WORK
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Join your rambling host as he talks about what “a little mind” and why Manly P Hall wrote there is no room for little minds in a great work.
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There IS More Good Than Evil, We Must Shine our Light!
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Join your rambling host as he reminds us that there’s more people who choose peace in the world than those who are evil. Also, he humbly thanks YOU for listening nearly 12000 times and ends abruptly after reading from The Lost Keys of Freemasonry
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Freemasonry is WORSHIP OF HUMAN PROGRESSION 14th Degree Lecture Albert Pike Magnum Opus
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Join your rambling host as he discusses caffeine sensitivity, wishes you a happy 2022 and talks about Voltaire, Locke and how freemasonry is a type of worship! (NOT A RELIGION)
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Join your rambling host as he ends season 2 with a reading from Manly P. Hall’s “The Story of Christmas” and an excerpt from Albert Pike’s Morals and Dogma and urges us all to renew our faith in one another. Merry Christmas!
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Your Works are Meaningful Albert Pike Magnum Opus 13th Degree
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Join your rambling host as he reads from the 13th Degree lecture from Albert Pike’s Magnum Opus and mentions how much Pikes words has helped him through unprofessionalism in his career.
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Be A Champion of the People 11th Degree Lecture by Albert Pike
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Join your rambling host as he reads from the 11th Degree lecture from Magnum Opus by Albert Pike and also talks about leadership principles and looking out after each other!
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Freemasonry is NOT a RELIGION Tenth Degree Lecture Magnum Opus by Albert Pike
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Join your rambling host as he talks about writing poli-sci papers, insists there is no mailing list to bug you with and breaks down the reasons why freemasonry is NOT a religion!
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Ninth Degree Lecture Magnum Opus by Albert Pike ignorance vs Freedom
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Join your rambling host as he sorta sings a Beatles song, shares his own UFO story and preaches about civil liberties while reading excepts from the Ninth Degree lecture from Magnum Opus written by Albert Pike!
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The Present Is Our Time Eighth Degree Lecture Albert Pike Magnum Opus
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Join your rambling host as he recalls his Uncle John’s plight as a POW in World War 2 captured on June 6, 1944, and he reads from Rex Hutchens A Bridge to Light, and Magnum Opus 8th Degree Lecture from Albert Pike. Your rambling host also recounts wanting a newer and bigger house, until a young couple he met couldn’t afford the utilities in THEIR n…
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Imperfect Justice? Seventh Degree Lecture Magnum Opus from Albert Pike
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Join your rambling host as he discusses mental health awareness, reads a comment from You Tube full of fallacies, and asks the question “Can the human dole out perfect justice?” As he reads from Albert Pike’s Magnum Opus 7th Degree lecture regarding Justice.
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Duty or Shipwreck Albert Pike Magnum Opus Sixth Degree
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In this episode your rambling host raises awareness of signs of bladder cancer and thanks everyone for getting vaccinated before reading from the sixth degree lecture written by Albert Pike
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Energy Cannot Be Destroyed Albert Pike 5th Degree Magnum Opus
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Join your rambling host as he explains his love for squirrels while reading from Albert Pikes Magnum Opus exploring the fifth degree or Perfect Master degree of Scottish Rite freemasonry.
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Freemasonry is for ALL MANKIND Albert Pike Magnum Opus
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In this episode your rambling host fights through the effects of 2nd Moderna dose and allergies to talk about God being present for inspiration and he reads an excerpt from Magnum Opus by Albert Pike!
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