Fraternalism comes in many forms. Masons often love to enjoy the company of their brothers over a good cigar. Some, so much so, that they even made a club for it. Isn't a cigar a cigar? Say that to Right Worshipful Mike Douglas and you'll get

#12 - At The Helm Of The Commonwealth - MW Paul F. Gleason

Dec 24th, 2018 43m 54s

It's all about perspective. Often Grand Masters are looked at as if on a pedestal. Surprisingly enough - they're actually real people, and today we get to know a special one. What's So Special About Massachusetts? Though other Grand Lodges may

#11 - Open Houses, One Day Classes, And... Advertising?

Oct 12th, 2018 52m 46s

Recruitment is practically taboo in Masonry. How can a man find it in his heart to be one of us... If he doesn't know we exist? Maybe it's time to rethink this... It should be about the betterment of The Craft. There are so awful lot of strong

#10 - How To Be The MOST Worshipful Grand Master (Part 2)

Sep 14th, 2018 55m 58s

Yes, Grand Masters have controversial opinions. Usually, we don't get to hear them. Today, we do. Buckle up. Those in power must watch their tongue. It can be almost dangerous for someone in a high office to share controversial opinions. We see

#9 - How To Be The MOST Worshipful Grand Master (Part 1)

Sep 8th, 2018 56m 5s

What's it take to be Grand Master? Well, we asked an ACTUAL Grand Master (and Grand Marshal) exactly that. Their answers, insights, and opinions may surprise you. The reality is - there's a lot to it. Many Masons may view the Grand Master as th

#8 - A 3rd Answer To The "Engagement" Debate.

Aug 21st, 2018 1h 4m

We're doing it wrong. One of the biggest issues in Masonry is (and has been for a long time) "how do we keep our brothers engaged?". Brothers - we have been doing it wrong for a long time. This week, Bryan and Darrell talk about a 3rd way - so

#7 - The Happy Marriage Of Ezekiel Bates and St. James

Jul 6th, 2018 51m 2s

What if they're wrong? Many Masons think of mergers as the death of a lodge - but what if they're wrong? Death... or a new beginning? There are many ways for a Lodge to come to its end. The important thing to consider here is that not every end

#6 - Family, Lineage, And The Masonic Bond Of Brotherhood

Jun 8th, 2018 37m 58s

The bonds of brotherhood run deep. We join Freemasonry for many reasons - one of which is brotherhood and fraternalism. What do those bonds really mean? Blood and water... They say blood is thicker than water, so one might be inclined to wonder

#5 - MasonicCon, And What Masonic Education Should Really Be About.

May 23rd, 2018 40m 11s

MasonicCon 2018 has come and gone. It was a lot of work which resulted in an incredible experience for all. But what IS MasonicCon, and what should Masonic Education really be about? 3rd Time's A Charm. This was the 3rd year Ezekiel Bates Lodge

#4 - A Brewery, A Food Truck, and Masonic-Owned Businesses

May 5th, 2018 48m 37s

What could go wrong? The reliable hard work of a Mason is a reputation being solidly upheld by Brothers Matt Menard and Jay Dahl. But what do they do... and how do they do it? Every once in a while ya gotta have fun. The night before Masonic Co

#3 - Committees In Action - What are they good for?

Apr 27th, 2018 42m 43s

How productive is YOUR committee? There's a committee for everything, each with meetings that seemingly last forever and accomplish nothing. Perhaps, though, your Lodge and Grand Lodge's committees are accomplishing more than you think. What do

#2 - Titles, Protocol, and The Masonic Thought Police

Apr 27th, 2018 37m 1s

We MUST be a secret underground cult! It's no wonder that the uninitiated are so confused, apprehensive, and perhaps even afraid of Freemasons and what we are given how we dress, speak, act, and conduct ourselves in the presence of our brethren

#1 - Who Are We, and What Is Freemasonry?

Apr 25th, 2018 34m 46s

Another Masonic podcast, you say? As with all things, there are many voices with many perspectives and many things to say. If you have something of value to add to a conversation, well, sometimes you simply owe it to those around you to do so.

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