In this special episode, we sit down with the author himself, WB Raymond Foster, to discuss his powerful book, “https://www.amazon.com/Temple-Within-Raymond-Foster/dp/1535602562/”. Fueled by his personal quest to transform Masonic education in his own Lodge, this book serves as a companion for any Mason seeking a deeper connection to the Craft's timeless wisdom. We explore Bro. Raymond's journey from his initial struggles with education to developing a successful seminar that became the foundation for his essays.  Show notes:  - https://www.patreon.com/CraftsmenOnlinePodcast. Start your FREE seven day trial to the Craftsmen Online Podcast and get instant access to our bonus content! Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support. - Visit the https://craftsmenonline.com/to learn more about our next Reading Room event, New York Masonic History, and our Masonic Education blog! - Follow the https://open.spotify.com/show/4MZdVI9XVfvCNYpIDn9iQq. - Subscribe to the https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast/id1557720890. - Follow https://www.youtube.com/@CraftsmenOnline/streams, hit subscribe and get notified the next time we go LIVE with a podcast recording! - Yes, we're on https://www.tiktok.com/@craftsmenonline and https://www.instagram.com/craftsmenonline/. - Get our latest announcements and important updates in your inbox with the https://us2.list-manage.com/contact-form?u=42c3956d472ae5a2aab6950a3&form_id=427ac8d2235d9e20bf76d9bb441bf536. - https://craftsmenonline.com/! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode.

This week, we catch up with WB Ricardo Rosado to discuss his incredible 86-day, 1500-mile pilgrimage along the https://craftsmenonline.com/camino-de-santiago/. Bro. Rosado shares the motivations behind this profound journey of self-discovery and spiritual renewal. From the physical challenges of the long walk to the moments of quiet contemplation and the bonds of fellowship formed with fellow pilgrims, this is a story of perseverance, reflection, and the timeless quest for light. Show notes:  - Read WB Rosado's blog post on his journey on https://craftsmenonline.com/camino-de-santiago/ - https://www.patreon.com/CraftsmenOnlinePodcast. Start your FREE seven day trial to the Craftsmen Online Podcast and get instant access to our bonus content! Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support. - Visit the https://craftsmenonline.com/to learn more about our next Reading Room event, New York Masonic History, and our Masonic Education blog! - Follow the https://open.spotify.com/show/4MZdVI9XVfvCNYpIDn9iQq. - Subscribe to the https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast/id1557720890. - Follow https://www.youtube.com/@CraftsmenOnline/streams, hit subscribe and get notified the next time we go LIVE with a podcast recording! - Yes, we're on https://www.instagram.com/craftsmenonline/. - Get our latest announcements and important updates in your inbox with the https://us2.list-manage.com/contact-form?u=42c3956d472ae5a2aab6950a3&form_id=427ac8d2235d9e20bf76d9bb441bf536. - https://craftsmenonline.com/! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode.

WB Cedric Jacobson is our guest, as we unravel the profound symbolism behind "The Letter G." Bro. Cedric, draws on his extensive research into the historical context and ancient symbols of Masonry, illuminating new perspectives on "The Letter G" and its significance within the Craft. Show notes:  - https://www.patreon.com/CraftsmenOnlinePodcast. Start your FREE seven day trial to the Craftsmen Online Podcast and get instant access to our bonus content! Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support. - Visit the https://craftsmenonline.com/to learn more about our next Reading Room event, New York Masonic History, and our Masonic Education blog! - Follow the https://open.spotify.com/show/4MZdVI9XVfvCNYpIDn9iQq. - Subscribe to the https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast/id1557720890. - Follow https://www.youtube.com/@CraftsmenOnline/streams, hit subscribe and get notified the next time we go LIVE with a podcast recording! - Yes, we're on https://www.tiktok.com/@craftsmenonline and https://www.instagram.com/craftsmenonline/. - Get our latest announcements and important updates in your inbox with the https://us2.list-manage.com/contact-form?u=42c3956d472ae5a2aab6950a3&form_id=427ac8d2235d9e20bf76d9bb441bf536. - https://craftsmenonline.com/! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode.

Freemasonry teaches its members to be good men and active citizens, yet it famously prohibits the discussion of partisan politics within the Lodge to preserve harmony among its Brethren. So, what happens when a Mason steps out of the Lodge and onto the campaign trail? We sit down with Bro. https://mattbrockbank.com/, who is currently running for Town Supervisor of North Greenbush. We’ll explore his family connection in public service, and how he lives our Masonic values in local politics. Show notes:  - https://www.patreon.com/CraftsmenOnlinePodcast. Start your FREE seven day trial to the Craftsmen Online Podcast and get instant access to our bonus content! Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support. - Visit the https://craftsmenonline.com/to learn more about our next Reading Room event, New York Masonic History, and our Masonic Education blog! - Follow the https://open.spotify.com/show/4MZdVI9XVfvCNYpIDn9iQq. - Subscribe to the https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast/id1557720890. - Follow https://www.youtube.com/@CraftsmenOnline/streams, hit subscribe and get notified the next time we go LIVE with a podcast recording! - Yes, we're on https://www.tiktok.com/@craftsmenonline and https://www.instagram.com/craftsmenonline/. - Get our latest announcements and important updates in your inbox with the https://us2.list-manage.com/contact-form?u=42c3956d472ae5a2aab6950a3&form_id=427ac8d2235d9e20bf76d9bb441bf536. - https://craftsmenonline.com/! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode.

In this episode, we pick up the Working Tools for a deep dive into the foundational lessons of the Entered Apprentice degree. We are honored to welcome RWB Gary Salgado, Junior Grand Deacon (GLNY) to explore the bedrock principles upon which every Mason must build his symbolic temple. Bro. Gary shares his story beginning at an “irregular” Lodge to finding true Light in the Grand Lodge of New York. Show notes:  - https://www.patreon.com/CraftsmenOnlinePodcast. Start your FREE seven day trial to the Craftsmen Online Podcast and get instant access to our bonus content! Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support. - Visit the https://craftsmenonline.com/to learn more about our next Reading Room event, New York Masonic History, and our Masonic Education blog! - Follow the https://open.spotify.com/show/4MZdVI9XVfvCNYpIDn9iQq. - Subscribe to the https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast/id1557720890. - Follow https://www.youtube.com/@CraftsmenOnline/streams, hit subscribe and get notified the next time we go LIVE with a podcast recording! - Yes, we're on https://www.tiktok.com/@craftsmenonline and https://www.instagram.com/craftsmenonline/. - Get our latest announcements and important updates in your inbox with the https://us2.list-manage.com/contact-form?u=42c3956d472ae5a2aab6950a3&form_id=427ac8d2235d9e20bf76d9bb441bf536. - https://craftsmenonline.com/! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode.

This is a special episode we're really excited about. We put out the call for questions, and you delivered! We told you nothing was off the table—Freemasonry, Craftsmen Online, the podcast, or even personal questions for RW Michael Arce. Dive in, we’re answering what’s on your mind!  Show notes:  - https://www.patreon.com/CraftsmenOnlinePodcast. Start your FREE seven day trial to the Craftsmen Online Podcast and get instant access to our bonus content! Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support. - Visit the https://craftsmenonline.com/to learn more about our next Reading Room event, New York Masonic History, and our Masonic Education blog! - Follow the https://open.spotify.com/show/4MZdVI9XVfvCNYpIDn9iQq. - Subscribe to the https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast/id1557720890. - Follow https://www.youtube.com/@CraftsmenOnline/streams, hit subscribe and get notified the next time we go LIVE with a podcast recording! - Yes, we're on https://www.tiktok.com/@craftsmenonline and https://www.instagram.com/craftsmenonline/. - Get our latest announcements and important updates in your inbox with the https://us2.list-manage.com/contact-form?u=42c3956d472ae5a2aab6950a3&form_id=427ac8d2235d9e20bf76d9bb441bf536. - https://craftsmenonline.com/! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode.

We’re going inside the mind of author Bro. Russell Dickson to explore his captivating horror story, "https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00EUOBW8G." Bro. Dickson’s book explores a thrilling narrative of a young man's journey into the supernatural, taking place in a small, upstate town of Gloversville, New York.  Show notes:  - https://www.patreon.com/CraftsmenOnlinePodcast. Start your FREE seven day trial to the Craftsmen Online Podcast and get instant access to our bonus content! Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support. - Visit the https://craftsmenonline.com/to learn more about our next Reading Room event, New York Masonic History, and our Masonic Education blog! - Follow the https://open.spotify.com/show/4MZdVI9XVfvCNYpIDn9iQq. - Subscribe to the https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast/id1557720890. - Follow https://www.youtube.com/@CraftsmenOnline/streams, hit subscribe and get notified the next time we go LIVE with a podcast recording! - Yes, we're on https://www.tiktok.com/@craftsmenonline and https://www.instagram.com/craftsmenonline/. - Get our latest announcements and important updates in your inbox with the https://us2.list-manage.com/contact-form?u=42c3956d472ae5a2aab6950a3&form_id=427ac8d2235d9e20bf76d9bb441bf536. - https://craftsmenonline.com/! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode.

In this fascinating episode of the Craftsmen Online Podcast, we welcome WB James Frederique, PM, https://www.facebook.com/lhaitiennelodge925/, Washington, DC, for a candid and insightful discussion on two traditions often seen as disparate: Haitian Vodou and Freemasonry. WB Frederique, a respected DC Freemason with deep roots in Haitian culture, will illuminate the surprising intersections, shared philosophical underpinnings, and historical connections between these complex systems of belief and practice. We'll discuss common misconceptions, explore the symbolic parallels, and examine how individuals navigate both paths. Show notes:  - Order "https://www.amazon.com/-/he/Vodou-Quantum-Leap-Alternate-Realities/dp/1567181732" by Reginald Crosley on Amazon. - https://www.patreon.com/CraftsmenOnlinePodcast. Start your FREE seven day trial to the Craftsmen Online Podcast and get instant access to our bonus content! Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support. - Visit the https://craftsmenonline.com/to learn more about our next Reading Room event, New York Masonic History, and our Masonic Education blog! - Follow the https://open.spotify.com/show/4MZdVI9XVfvCNYpIDn9iQq. - Subscribe to the https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast/id1557720890. - Follow https://www.youtube.com/@CraftsmenOnline/streams, hit subscribe and get notified the next time we go LIVE with a podcast recording! - Yes, we're on https://www.tiktok.com/@craftsmenonline and https://www.instagram.com/craftsmenonline/. - Get our latest announcements and important updates in your inbox with the https://us2.list-manage.com/contact-form?u=42c3956d472ae5a2aab6950a3&form_id=427ac8d2235d9e20bf76d9bb441bf536. - https://craftsmenonline.com/! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode.

Journey with us to the ancient lands of Lebanon as we sit down with Most Worshipful Raffy Timonian,  Founding Grand Master of the https://grandlodgeoflebanon.org/. Now serving as Grand Chancellor, MWB Timonian shares insights into the rich history, unique traditions, and vibrant present of Freemasonry in a region steeped in symbolism and heritage. Discover how the Grand Lodge of Lebanon navigates the complexities of modern society while upholding the timeless principles of brotherhood and charity, fostering a unique Masonic experience. Show notes:  - https://www.patreon.com/CraftsmenOnlinePodcast. Start your FREE seven day trial to the Craftsmen Online Podcast and get instant access to our bonus content! Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support. - Visit the https://craftsmenonline.com/to learn more about our next Reading Room event, New York Masonic History, and our Masonic Education blog! - Follow the https://open.spotify.com/show/4MZdVI9XVfvCNYpIDn9iQq. - Subscribe to the https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast/id1557720890. - Follow https://www.youtube.com/@CraftsmenOnline/streams, hit subscribe and get notified the next time we go LIVE with a podcast recording! - Yes, we're on https://www.tiktok.com/@craftsmenonline and https://www.instagram.com/craftsmenonline/. - Get our latest announcements and important updates in your inbox with the https://us2.list-manage.com/contact-form?u=42c3956d472ae5a2aab6950a3&form_id=427ac8d2235d9e20bf76d9bb441bf536. - https://craftsmenonline.com/! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode.

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, Bro. Chris Carosa, Union-Star Lodge No. 320, previews the https://craftsmenonline.com/america-250/. We’ll talk about the often overlooked influence of Freemasonry on the American Revolution to the foundation of New York State. Show notes:  - https://www.patreon.com/CraftsmenOnlinePodcast. Start your FREE seven day trial to the Craftsmen Online Podcast and get instant access to our bonus content! Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support. - Visit the https://craftsmenonline.com/to learn more about our next Reading Room event, New York Masonic History, and our Masonic Education blog! - Follow the https://open.spotify.com/show/4MZdVI9XVfvCNYpIDn9iQq. - Subscribe to the https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast/id1557720890. - Follow https://www.youtube.com/@CraftsmenOnline/streams, hit subscribe and get notified the next time we go LIVE with a podcast recording! - Yes, we're on https://www.tiktok.com/@craftsmenonline and https://www.instagram.com/craftsmenonline/. - Get our latest announcements and important updates in your inbox with the https://us2.list-manage.com/contact-form?u=42c3956d472ae5a2aab6950a3&form_id=427ac8d2235d9e20bf76d9bb441bf536. - https://craftsmenonline.com/! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode.

RW Jason Short, and his guests, RW's Michael LaRocco, Cliff Jacobs, and Yatri Trivedi for a conversation on, “The Bhagavad Gita.“ Watch the FULL VERSION and share it with your Lodge on our https://www.youtube.com/c/CraftsmenOnline. Show notes:  - https://www.patreon.com/CraftsmenOnlinePodcast. Start your FREE seven day trial to the Craftsmen Online Podcast and get instant access to our bonus content! Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support. - Visit the https://craftsmenonline.com/to learn more about our next Reading Room event, New York Masonic History and our Masonic Education blog! - Follow the https://open.spotify.com/show/4MZdVI9XVfvCNYpIDn9iQq. - Subscribe to the https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast/id1557720890. - Follow https://www.youtube.com/@CraftsmenOnline/streams, hit subscribe and get notified the next time we go LIVE with a podcast recording! - Yes, we're on https://www.tiktok.com/@craftsmenonline and https://www.instagram.com/craftsmenonline/. - Get our latest announcements and important updates in your inbox with the https://us2.list-manage.com/contact-form?u=42c3956d472ae5a2aab6950a3&form_id=427ac8d2235d9e20bf76d9bb441bf536. - https://craftsmenonline.com/! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode. Sponsor offer:  - Don't forget to use the https://bricksmasons.com/ to receive free shipping with your first order from Bricks Masons!

We’re going inside Hermann Hesse's timeless classic, 'https://craftsmenonline.com/siddhartha/,' with Bro. Jonathan Kopel as our guide. We'll explore Siddhartha's journey of self-discovery, examining themes of enlightenment, the search for truth, and the nature of wisdom. Through the lens of Masonic philosophy, we'll uncover the symbolic parallels between Siddhartha's path and the ancient teachings of the Craft. Discover how the river of life, the pursuit of knowledge, and the importance of inner experience resonate with both Hesse's narrative and the principles of Freemasonry. Show notes:  - https://www.patreon.com/CraftsmenOnlinePodcast. Start your FREE seven day trial to the Craftsmen Online Podcast and get instant access to our bonus content! Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support. - Visit the https://craftsmenonline.com/to learn more about our next Reading Room event, New York Masonic History and our Masonic Education blog! - Follow the https://open.spotify.com/show/4MZdVI9XVfvCNYpIDn9iQq. - Subscribe to the https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast/id1557720890. - Follow https://www.youtube.com/@CraftsmenOnline/streams, hit subscribe and get notified the next time we go LIVE with a podcast recording! - Yes, we're on https://www.tiktok.com/@craftsmenonline and https://www.instagram.com/craftsmenonline/. - Get our latest announcements and important updates in your inbox with the https://us2.list-manage.com/contact-form?u=42c3956d472ae5a2aab6950a3&form_id=427ac8d2235d9e20bf76d9bb441bf536. - https://craftsmenonline.com/! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode. Sponsor offer:  - Don't forget to use the https://bricksmasons.com/ to receive free shipping with your first order from Bricks Masons!

WB Metal Drew is my co-host as we catch up with Bro. Franklin Rings on his latest https://www.theresearchlodge.com/subscribe article, "The Skull and Metal in Masonry." We're going deep to uncover the unexpected philosophical and communal ties between two seemingly disparate subcultures: Heavy Metal music and Freemasonry. Show notes:  - https://www.patreon.com/CraftsmenOnlinePodcast. Start your FREE seven day trial to the Craftsmen Online Podcast and get instant access to our bonus content! Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support. - Visit the https://craftsmenonline.com/to learn more about our next Reading Room event, New York Masonic History and our Masonic Education blog! - Follow the https://open.spotify.com/show/4MZdVI9XVfvCNYpIDn9iQq. - Subscribe to the https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast/id1557720890. - Follow https://www.youtube.com/@CraftsmenOnline/streams, hit subscribe and get notified the next time we go LIVE with a podcast recording! - Yes, we're on https://www.tiktok.com/@craftsmenonline and https://www.instagram.com/craftsmenonline/. - Get our latest announcements and important updates in your inbox with the https://us2.list-manage.com/contact-form?u=42c3956d472ae5a2aab6950a3&form_id=427ac8d2235d9e20bf76d9bb441bf536. - https://craftsmenonline.com/! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode. Sponsor offer:  - Don't forget to use the https://bricksmasons.com/ to receive free shipping with your first order from Bricks Masons!

In this episode, we speak with RW Robert Seibold of the Scottish Rite Northern Masonic Jurisdiction about their in-depth research into the Masonic membership challenge. We'll discuss how their findings, influenced by works like Robert Putnam's "Bowling Alone" and "https://www.netflix.com/title/81746809," are providing crucial insights. Bro. Seibold also sheds light on his work with the Grand Lodge of New York's Strategic Planning committee, which is formulating a comprehensive recommendation to the Grand Master on how to navigate this critical issue. Show notes:  - https://www.patreon.com/CraftsmenOnlinePodcast. Start your FREE seven day trial to the Craftsmen Online Podcast and get instant access to our bonus content! Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support. - Visit the https://craftsmenonline.com/to learn more about our next Reading Room event, New York Masonic History and our Masonic Education blog! - Follow the https://open.spotify.com/show/4MZdVI9XVfvCNYpIDn9iQq. - Subscribe to the https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast/id1557720890. - Follow https://www.youtube.com/@CraftsmenOnline/streams, hit subscribe and get notified the next time we go LIVE with a podcast recording! - Yes, we're on https://www.tiktok.com/@craftsmenonline and https://www.instagram.com/craftsmenonline/. - Get our latest announcements and important updates in your inbox with the https://us2.list-manage.com/contact-form?u=42c3956d472ae5a2aab6950a3&form_id=427ac8d2235d9e20bf76d9bb441bf536. - https://craftsmenonline.com/! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode. Sponsor offer:  - Don't forget to use the https://bricksmasons.com/ to receive free shipping with your first order from Bricks Masons!

RW Bud Michels is the Secretary of https://www.doriclodge30.org/ in Millville, Delaware. Doric Lodge serves Southeastern Delaware, particularly, the Bethany Beach Resort area. He joins me for a conversation on Brotherhood and Fellowship. In this episode, we'll talk about how his Lodge strengthened the bonds of friendship and brotherhood that unite Masons, which spawned a unique club for Lodge members and Brothers. Show notes:  - https://www.patreon.com/CraftsmenOnlinePodcast. Start your FREE seven day trial to the Craftsmen Online Podcast and get instant access to our bonus content! Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support. - Visit the https://craftsmenonline.com/to learn more about our next Reading Room event, New York Masonic History and our Masonic Education blog! - Follow the https://open.spotify.com/show/4MZdVI9XVfvCNYpIDn9iQq. - Subscribe to the https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast/id1557720890. - Follow https://www.youtube.com/@CraftsmenOnline/streams, hit subscribe and get notified the next time we go LIVE with a podcast recording! - Yes, we're on https://www.tiktok.com/@craftsmenonline and https://www.instagram.com/craftsmenonline/. - Get our latest announcements and important updates in your inbox with the https://us2.list-manage.com/contact-form?u=42c3956d472ae5a2aab6950a3&form_id=427ac8d2235d9e20bf76d9bb441bf536. - https://craftsmenonline.com/! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode. Sponsor offer:  - Don't forget to use the https://bricksmasons.com/ to receive free shipping with your first order from Bricks Masons!

Are you on a quest for a little more joy, a dash more contentment, and maybe even a whole lot more well-being in your life? Well, you're in the right place. WB Ted Cross is our guest this week. He shares his insight on the fascinating science of happiness while also addressing the age old myths on what makes us happy. Show notes:  - https://www.patreon.com/CraftsmenOnlinePodcast. Start your FREE seven day trial to the Craftsmen Online Podcast and get instant access to our bonus content! Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support. - Visit the https://craftsmenonline.com/to learn more about our next Reading Room event, New York Masonic History and our Masonic Education blog! - Follow the https://open.spotify.com/show/4MZdVI9XVfvCNYpIDn9iQq. - Subscribe to the https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast/id1557720890. - Follow https://www.youtube.com/@CraftsmenOnline/streams, hit subscribe and get notified the next time we go LIVE with a podcast recording! - Yes, we're on https://www.tiktok.com/@craftsmenonline and https://www.instagram.com/craftsmenonline/. - Get our latest announcements and important updates in your inbox with the https://us2.list-manage.com/contact-form?u=42c3956d472ae5a2aab6950a3&form_id=427ac8d2235d9e20bf76d9bb441bf536. - https://craftsmenonline.com/! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode. Sponsor offer:  - Don't forget to use the https://bricksmasons.com/ to receive free shipping with your first order from Bricks Masons!

We're thrilled to have not one, but three Worshipful Masters: WB’s Ed Freeman [Hiram-Takoma No. 10], Jesse Ouellette [Wm. R. Singleton-Hope-Lebanon No. 7], and Derek Rivas [Justice-Columbia No. 3]. They joined me for an insightful conversation on planning for a successful Masonic year. This is a rare opportunity to hear firsthand how these dedicated Brothers strategized on communicating their vision to deliver unique Lodge programs and events. Show notes:  - https://www.patreon.com/CraftsmenOnlinePodcast. Start your FREE seven day trial to the Craftsmen Online Podcast and get instant access to our bonus content! Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support. - Visit the https://craftsmenonline.com/to learn more about our next Reading Room event, New York Masonic History and our Masonic Education blog! - Follow the https://open.spotify.com/show/4MZdVI9XVfvCNYpIDn9iQq. - Subscribe to the https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast/id1557720890. - Follow https://www.youtube.com/@CraftsmenOnline/streams, hit subscribe and get notified the next time we go LIVE with a podcast recording! - Yes, we're on https://www.tiktok.com/@craftsmenonline and https://www.instagram.com/craftsmenonline/. - Get our latest announcements and important updates in your inbox with the https://us2.list-manage.com/contact-form?u=42c3956d472ae5a2aab6950a3&form_id=427ac8d2235d9e20bf76d9bb441bf536. - https://craftsmenonline.com/! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode. Sponsor offer:  - Don't forget to use the https://bricksmasons.com/ to receive free shipping with your first order from Bricks Masons!

This week, we journey to 18th-century Ireland, a time of grand estates and closely guarded secrets, to unravel a truly unique tale: the story of the Lady Freemason. Joining us to shed light on this fascinating historical anomaly is Katheleen Aldworth Foster, author of "https://donerailecourt.com/." Katheleen shares the story of Elizabeth St. Leger, a 17-year woman who was caught eavesdropping in a Lodge, and the enduring mystery surrounding her alleged initiation into Freemasonry. Show notes:  - https://www.patreon.com/CraftsmenOnlinePodcast. Start your FREE seven day trial to the Craftsmen Online Podcast and get instant access to our bonus content! Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support. - Visit the https://craftsmenonline.com/to learn more about our next Reading Room event, New York Masonic History and our Masonic Education blog! - Follow the https://open.spotify.com/show/4MZdVI9XVfvCNYpIDn9iQq. - Subscribe to the https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast/id1557720890. - Follow https://www.youtube.com/@CraftsmenOnline/streams, hit subscribe and get notified the next time we go LIVE with a podcast recording! - Yes, we're on https://www.tiktok.com/@craftsmenonline and https://www.instagram.com/craftsmenonline/. - Get our latest announcements and important updates in your inbox with the https://us2.list-manage.com/contact-form?u=42c3956d472ae5a2aab6950a3&form_id=427ac8d2235d9e20bf76d9bb441bf536. - https://craftsmenonline.com/! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode. Sponsor offer:  - Don't forget to use the https://bricksmasons.com/ to receive free shipping with your first order from Bricks Masons!

If you have wondered about the Rite of Memphis-Misraim, we go there and back with Angel Millar, Editor-in-Chief of the https://www.theresearchlodge.com/. In this episode, Angel sheds light on the latest edition of the Fraternal Review that explores the historical roots, differences from Preston-Webb ritual, the unique esoteric teachings of "Egyptian Freemasonry" and its enduring mysteries! Show notes:  - https://www.patreon.com/CraftsmenOnlinePodcast. Start your FREE seven day trial to the Craftsmen Online Podcast and get instant access to our bonus content! Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support. - Visit the https://craftsmenonline.com/to learn more about our next Reading Room event, New York Masonic History and our Masonic Education blog! - Follow the https://open.spotify.com/show/4MZdVI9XVfvCNYpIDn9iQq. - Subscribe to the https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast/id1557720890. - Follow https://www.youtube.com/@CraftsmenOnline/streams, hit subscribe and get notified the next time we go LIVE with a podcast recording! - Yes, we're on https://www.tiktok.com/@craftsmenonline and https://www.instagram.com/craftsmenonline/. - Get our latest announcements and important updates in your inbox with the https://us2.list-manage.com/contact-form?u=42c3956d472ae5a2aab6950a3&form_id=427ac8d2235d9e20bf76d9bb441bf536. - https://craftsmenonline.com/! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode. Sponsor offer:  - Don't forget to use the https://bricksmasons.com/ to receive free shipping with your first order from Bricks Masons!

What does it mean to uphold justice when faced with the defense of the seemingly indefensible? Join us as we talk about Thomas B. Davis' thought-provoking book, "https://www.amazon.com/Defense-Ruffians-Thomas-B-Davis/dp/B000J37NTE," with a unique perspective from within the Masonic tradition. My guest this week is RW Don Gorham, Grand Tiler of the https://nymasons.org/, who shares his insights on the book's exploration of ethics, the presumption of innocence, and how you can share this Masonic Light in your Lodge. Show notes:  - https://www.patreon.com/CraftsmenOnlinePodcast. Start your FREE seven day trial to the Craftsmen Online Podcast and get instant access to our bonus content! Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support. - Get involved with https://craftsmenonline.com/america-250/, share your Lodge event and see what's happening with the Grand Lodge of New York! - Visit the https://craftsmenonline.com/to learn more about our next Reading Room event, New York Masonic History and our Masonic Education blog! - Follow the https://open.spotify.com/show/4MZdVI9XVfvCNYpIDn9iQq. - Subscribe to the https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast/id1557720890. - Follow https://www.youtube.com/@CraftsmenOnline/streams, hit subscribe and get notified the next time we go LIVE with a podcast recording! - Yes, we're on https://www.tiktok.com/@craftsmenonline and https://www.instagram.com/craftsmenonline/. - Get our latest announcements and important updates in your inbox with the https://us2.list-manage.com/contact-form?u=42c3956d472ae5a2aab6950a3&form_id=427ac8d2235d9e20bf76d9bb441bf536. - https://craftsmenonline.com/! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode. Sponsor offer:  - Don't forget to use the https://bricksmasons.com/ to receive free shipping with your first order from Bricks Masons!

WB Tim Sheils (https://silverspring215.org/, Grand Lodge of Maryland) shares insight from his presentation, "#metoo, Masonry, and Masculinity." It's a conversation that challenges us to think about tradition, evolution, and the role of men in a changing world. Show notes:  - https://www.patreon.com/CraftsmenOnlinePodcast. Start your FREE seven day trial to the Craftsmen Online Podcast and get instant access to our bonus content! Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support. - Get involved with https://craftsmenonline.com/america-250/, share your Lodge event and see what's happening with the Grand Lodge of New York! - Visit the https://craftsmenonline.com/to learn more about our next Reading Room event, New York Masonic History and our Masonic Education blog! - Follow the https://open.spotify.com/show/4MZdVI9XVfvCNYpIDn9iQq. - Subscribe to the https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast/id1557720890. - Follow https://www.youtube.com/@CraftsmenOnline/streams, hit subscribe and get notified the next time we go LIVE with a podcast recording! - Yes, we're on https://www.tiktok.com/@craftsmenonline and https://www.instagram.com/craftsmenonline/. - Get our latest announcements and important updates in your inbox with the https://us2.list-manage.com/contact-form?u=42c3956d472ae5a2aab6950a3&form_id=427ac8d2235d9e20bf76d9bb441bf536. - https://craftsmenonline.com/! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode. Sponsor offer:  - Don't forget to use the https://bricksmasons.com/ to receive free shipping with your first order from Bricks Masons!

WB Wes Latchford joins our discussion on one of the most iconic and often misunderstood symbols of Freemasonry: the Tiler's Sword. Bro. Wes shares insight from his Lodge program that unlocks the rich history, symbolism, and practical significance of this important implement that guards our West Gate. Show notes:  - https://www.patreon.com/CraftsmenOnlinePodcast. Start your FREE seven day trial to the Craftsmen Online Podcast and get instant access to our bonus content! Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support. - Get involved with https://craftsmenonline.com/america-250/, share your Lodge event and see what's happening with the Grand Lodge of New York! - Visit the https://craftsmenonline.com/to learn more about our next Reading Room event, New York Masonic History and our Masonic Education blog! - Follow the https://open.spotify.com/show/4MZdVI9XVfvCNYpIDn9iQq. - Subscribe to the https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast/id1557720890. - Follow https://www.youtube.com/@CraftsmenOnline/streams, hit subscribe and get notified the next time we go LIVE with a podcast recording! - Yes, we're on https://www.tiktok.com/@craftsmenonline and https://www.instagram.com/craftsmenonline/. - Get our latest announcements and important updates in your inbox with the https://us2.list-manage.com/contact-form?u=42c3956d472ae5a2aab6950a3&form_id=427ac8d2235d9e20bf76d9bb441bf536. - https://craftsmenonline.com/! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode. Sponsor offer:  - Don't forget to use the https://bricksmasons.com/ to receive free shipping with your first order from Bricks Masons!

On top of being a fellow Arizona native, https://www.lulu.com/shop/nathan-schick-and-travis-lawrence/the-grand-communication/paperback/product-gjng8ve.html is a Master Ritualist and Master Lecturer under the Grand Lodge of Arizona. He joins us to discuss the mystical encounter between Moses and the burning bush. We'll explore the significance of the divine revelation, the secret name of God, and connections to esoteric traditions. Show notes:  - https://www.patreon.com/CraftsmenOnlinePodcast. Start your FREE seven day trial to the Craftsmen Online Podcast and get instant access to our bonus content! Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support. - Get involved with https://craftsmenonline.com/america-250/, share your Lodge event and see what's happening with the Grand Lodge of New York! - Visit the https://craftsmenonline.com/to learn more about our next Reading Room event, New York Masonic History and our Masonic Education blog! - Follow the https://open.spotify.com/show/4MZdVI9XVfvCNYpIDn9iQq. - Subscribe to the https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast/id1557720890. - Follow https://www.youtube.com/@CraftsmenOnline/streams, hit subscribe and get notified the next time we go LIVE with a podcast recording! - Yes, we're on https://www.tiktok.com/@craftsmenonline and https://www.instagram.com/craftsmenonline/. - Get our latest announcements and important updates in your inbox with the https://us2.list-manage.com/contact-form?u=42c3956d472ae5a2aab6950a3&form_id=427ac8d2235d9e20bf76d9bb441bf536. - https://craftsmenonline.com/! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode. Sponsor offer:  - Don't forget to use the https://bricksmasons.com/ to receive free shipping with your first order from Bricks Masons!

In this episode, we sit down with MWB Akram Elias, 33º, PGM of the https://www.dcgrandlodge.org/, to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing Freemasonry in the 21st century. We explore how to effectively communicate the core values and positive impact of Freemasonry to a broader audience, while maintaining the traditions and privacy that make the fraternity unique. Join us for a thoughtful conversation on attracting new members, engaging with the community and ensuring the continued relevance of Freemasonry in today's world. Show notes:  - https://www.patreon.com/CraftsmenOnlinePodcast. Start your FREE seven day trial to the Craftsmen Online Podcast and get instant access to our bonus content! Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support. - Get involved with https://craftsmenonline.com/america-250/, share your Lodge event and see what's happening with the Grand Lodge of New York! - Visit the https://craftsmenonline.com/to learn more about our next Reading Room event, New York Masonic History and our Masonic Education blog! - Follow the https://open.spotify.com/show/4MZdVI9XVfvCNYpIDn9iQq. - Subscribe to the https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast/id1557720890. - Follow https://www.youtube.com/@CraftsmenOnline/streams, hit subscribe and get notified the next time we go LIVE with a podcast recording! - Yes, we're on https://www.tiktok.com/@craftsmenonline and https://www.instagram.com/craftsmenonline/. - Get our latest announcements and important updates in your inbox with the https://us2.list-manage.com/contact-form?u=42c3956d472ae5a2aab6950a3&form_id=427ac8d2235d9e20bf76d9bb441bf536. - https://craftsmenonline.com/! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode. Sponsor offer:  - Don't forget to use the https://bricksmasons.com/ to receive free shipping with your first order from Bricks Masons!

Join RWB Michael Arce as he answers the question, “What is Leadership?” Learn about John Maxwell’s "CLEAR" framework, emphasizing the significance of Communication, Leadership, Equipping, Attitude, and Relationships. We'll discuss how these principles are key factors in achieving personal and Masonic growth. Show notes:  - https://www.patreon.com/CraftsmenOnlinePodcast. Start your FREE seven day trial to the Craftsmen Online Podcast and get instant access to our bonus content! Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support. - Visit the https://craftsmenonline.com/to learn more about our next Reading Room event, New York Masonic History and our Masonic Education blog! - Follow the https://open.spotify.com/show/4MZdVI9XVfvCNYpIDn9iQq. - Subscribe to the https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast/id1557720890. - Follow https://www.youtube.com/@CraftsmenOnline/streams, hit subscribe and get notified the next time we go LIVE with a podcast recording! - Yes, we're on https://www.tiktok.com/@craftsmenonline and https://www.instagram.com/craftsmenonline/. - Get our latest announcements and important updates in your inbox with the https://us2.list-manage.com/contact-form?u=42c3956d472ae5a2aab6950a3&form_id=427ac8d2235d9e20bf76d9bb441bf536. - https://craftsmenonline.com/! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode. Sponsor offer:  - Don't forget to use the https://bricksmasons.com/ to receive free shipping with your first order from Bricks Masons!