Solomon’s Staircase Masonic Lodge

Stated Meetings and Entered Apprentices Who was Josephus? Geometry or Masonry The Warden's Columns

Chapter 58: Customs of the Scottish Freemasons in the 17th Century

How does Freemasonry add value to our lives? The nature of Masonry The thoughts of the candidate The warrior poet

Master's Article: Seasons of Change  From the South: Seasons of Change  From the West: Seasons of Change  Editor's Note  Cornerstone Society

Master's message - The Greatest of these is Charity Chaplain's Corner - Charity is a Godly Act From the West - Charity Springs from Love Charity, oh how Significant Interview with MW Jeff Wilkins one more thing...

In this episode we share articles from the Summer 2021 California Freemason Magazine - The Filipino Issue

Chapter 57 - Early Freemasonry in Scotland

Master's Article From the West From the South Editor's Note

Master's Article From the West From the South Masonry 101 Masonic Musings

Master's Article From the West (Heading East) Sr Warden Elect's Article Jr Warden Elect's Article Charity

Master's article Junior Warden's article Chaplain's corner Interview with MW Jeff Wilkins, Part 1 (From freemasonry.org)

We share a few articles with discussions on various aspects of Masonic ritual and Masonic etiquette.

Master's Article  From the West  From the South  Editor's Note  Donating Retirement Assets

Join as we interview Worshipful Charles S. Hayes as he closes out his fourth year in the East.

Chapter 56 - The Harlein Manuscript as a Germ of History - Customs of the Craft in the Seventeenth Century

Americana Brazil The Guthrie Oklahoma Scottish Rite Temple A Walk Through History at Fort Monroe

Chapter 55 - The General Assemblies and Lodges of Mediaeval Freemasons

AF & AM versus F&AM States The Compass and the Constitution The Ornaments of a Lodge What is the Meaning of Worshipful?

54 - London Companies and Masons' Company

Chapter 53 - The Early English Masonic Gilds

Prometheus #851 - Scottish, Right? Alameda Crow Canyon & San Mateo Barstow Boron #682 Round Table #876 Vesper #84

In this episode we share articles from the September/October 2020 California Freemason magazine. https://californiafreemason.org/issue/noir-issue/

The first article is from the July 2006 Scottish Rite Reporter and is a reprint of a speech by Illustrious RW Thomas W. Jackson, 33rd Degree and is titled "The Acacia is Wilting in North America." The second article is from the December 1999 Scottish Rite Journal of Freemasonry and is titled "A Call to Action, Challenge and Response."

Chapter 52 - The Anglo-Saxon Gilds, Part 2

Chapter 52 - The Anglo-Saxon Gilds

In this episode we share articles from the July/August 2018 California Freemason magazine

In this episode we interview Worshipful Carlos Diez Jr. Past Master, past Grand Lodge officer, and current inspector of the 905th Masonic district (and my good friend).

In this episode we share articles from the November 2015 Southern California Research Lodge's Fraternal Review, plus a few others

In this episode we share some articles from the November 2015 Southern California Research Lodge Fraternal Review, and a few on the same topic from a couple years ago along the same vein.

In this first of a series of short podcasts we share several Masonic poems.

In this episode we share articles from the Fall 2021 California Freemason magazine: https://californiafreemason.org/issue/bridge-builders/

In this episode we share several articles about Freemasonry during the civil war.

In this episode we share book reviews from several issues of the Scottish Rite Journal of Freemasonry

Chapter 51 - Freemasonry Among the Anglo-Saxons

Episode we share two articles from the October 2015 Southern California research lodge fraternal review magazine.

Join us as we share an article titled, How do I know you to be a Mason? And then a few stories of when we met fellow Mason's while traveling. - John McCargar - Fabian Pina - Aaron Reddoch

In this episode we share an article from the Masonic services association short talk bulletin where the scripture passages used in the degrees are discussed.

Chapter 50 - Early Freemasonry in Britain

In this episode we share three short articles about the linkage between Freemasonry and alchemy. One of the articles is from a short talk bulletin and I would highly recommend that you subscribe to that podcast for more Masonic education.

In this episode we share articles on: The arts, parts and points of Freemasonry Masonic investigations The spiritual challenge of Freemasonry

Listen in to this short episode as we share a few stories about why different men around the country became Masons

Chapter 49 - Early Freemasonry in France

In this episode we share articles from the Spring 2021 California Freemason magazine. https://californiafreemason.org/issue/drinks-issue/

In this episode we share various versions of the apron lecture that is given to the candidate when he receives his lamb skin apron. Texas Washington California Nevada Connecticut Nebraska Colorado (three versions)

Read the entire Nov/Dec 2019 issue of California Freemason magazine at the following link: https://californiafreemason.org/issue/striking-gold/

Chapter 48 - The First Link: Settlement of Roman Colleges of Artificers in the Provinces of the Empire

In this episode we share articles from the September / October 2019 California Freemason magazine: https://californiafreemason.org/issue/crafting-their-legacy/ 

Chapter 47 - Growth of the Roman Colleges

In this episode we re-share an article written by our current Grand Master, MW Jeff Wilkins, as well as a couple of other articles on the beehive.

In this episode we share articles from the winter 2020-2021 California Freemason magazine.

In this short episode we share articles from the fall 2002 California Freemason magazine.

In this episode we share articles from the Winter 2002 California Freemason magazine: https://californiafreemason.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2019/05/Winter-2002-4.6MB.pdf 

Chapter 46 - The Roman Colleges of Artificers

With this episode we move from reviewing the legends and myths, defined by Mackey as prehistoric masonry, to only those events that can be proved by fact or The History of Freemasonry Chapter 45 - Preliminary Outlook

In this episode we share articles from the Spring 2004 California Freemason magazine. https://californiafreemason.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2019/05/Spring-2004-1.5MB.pdf 

In this episode we share articles from the March/April 2018 California Freemason magazine.

Chapter 44 - The Leland Manuscript

In this episode we learn a little bit about Brother William Frederick Cody, otherwise known as Buffalo Bill - https://www.freemason.com/bro-buffalo-bill-cody-freemason-frontiersman/ - https://www.codyyellowstone.org/press/thirteen-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-buffalo-bill-cody/ - https://www.biography.com/performer/buffalo-bill-cody

Chapter 44 - The Leland Manuscript

In this episode we cover the regalia of the rest of the Scottish rite degrees using information from a couple of different sources, both of which are referenced in the episode.

Chapter 43 - The Legend of Hiram, Part 2

In this episode we continue the series of discussing the regalia of the Scottish Rite degrees written by Jim Tresner

Chapter 43 - The Legend of Hiram, Part 1

This episode covers Jim Tresner's articles on the Scottish Rite regalia from the 11th through the 17th degrees.

Chapter 42 - Noah and the Noachites

In this episode we begin a new series sharing Jim Tresner's articles about the regalia associated with the Scottish Rite degrees

Chapter 41 - The Legend of Enoch

Chapter 40 - Freemasonry and the Essenes

In this episode we share a few of the articles from the June 2017 Fraternal Review. All issues of the Fraternal Review are worth having in your library due to the quality of the presentation, artwork and articles. This podcast does not cover everything in this issue, which can be found and purchased at the link below. https://www.theresearchlodge.com/store?category=2017+Digital+Issues  https://anchor.fm/fraternalreview

Chapter 39 - The Socinians and Freemasonry

In this episode we share the list of the top 25 Masonic Books from the September 2016 Fraternal Review. All issues of the Fraternal Review are worth having in your library due to the quality of the presentation, artwork and articles. This podcast does not cover everything in this issue, which can be found and purchased at the link below. https://www.theresearchlodge.com/store?category=2016+Digital+Issues  https://anchor.fm/fraternalreview 

In this episode we sure an article about the baseball player Ted Lyons from the Northern light magazine May 1998

Sharing information on the 172nd Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of California. From an overview of what goes on, to the obligation of the new Grand Master, Most Worshipful Jeffrey Wilkins.

Chapter 38 - Freemasonry and the Gnostics

In this episode we share a few articles from the May/June 2018 California Freemason Magazine

Chapter 37 - The Pythagoreans and the Freemasons

In this episode we share a few different articles about Freemasonry, giving you some ideas to think about and share with your lodge

In this episode we share articles from the July/August 2020 California Freemason magazine

In this episode we focus on a few various articles about some of the charitable activities that Mason's and other concordant bodies are involved with.

Chapter 36 - Rosicrucianism of the High Degrees

Chapter 35 - The Rosicrucians and the Freemasons, Part 2

Washington Allston: Secret Societies and the Alchemy of Anglo-American Painting by David Bjelajac Material Culture of the American Freemasons by John D. Hamilton Fraternally Yours: A Decade of Collecting by Barbara Franco Bespangled, Painted, and Embroidered: Decorated Masonic Aprons in America by Barbara Franco Artifacts and Gadgets by H. Wallace Reid

Chapter 35 - The Rosicrucians and the Freemasons, Part 1

Chapter 34 - The Astrologers and the Freemasons

Join us as we share some stories about vaious lodges in California from the California Freemason magazine. San Diego Lodge #35 Raven's Rock Lodge #870 (UD at the time of the article) Riveria Lodge #780 Big Bear Lodge #617 King David's Lodge #209

Chapter 33 - The Royal Society and Freemasonry

Chapter 32 - Oliver Cromwell and Freemasonry

In this episode we share articles from the May/June 2017 California Freemason magazine.

Chapter 31 - The Jesuits in Freemasonry

Chapter 30, Part 2 - Freemasonry and the House of Stuart

Chapter 30, Part 1 - Freemasonry and the House of Stuart

July 1999 Reflections: A Perspective on Brotherhood A Young Person's Guide to Philosophy Tales of the Knights Templar December 2017 Interpreting Masonic Ritual Freemasonry: A Journey Through Ritual and Symbol Philosophy Between the Lines: The Lost History of Esoteric Writing

Chapter 29 - The Story of the Scottish Templars

We share an article from the November/December 2017 Scottish Rite Journal of Freemasonry on Masonic Symbolism.

In this episode we share articles from the Scottish Rite Journal written by Daniel D. Hanttula.  The George Washington Masonic Memorial  The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania  The Masonic  Iowa Masonic Library  Masonic Island  The House of the Temple  The Grand Lodge of New York

Chapter 28: Freemasonry and the Crusades, Part 3

In this episode we share a three-part series written by Most Worshipfull John L Cooper III on Masonic workshops.

Chapter 28 part two - Freemasonry and the Crusades

In this short episode we share an article called Tell Us Past Master where a Past Master talks to the younger Masons about some of the tools and implements of the lodge. We then share an article about the two columns and a bit of their history and finish up with an article from the Southern California research Lodge about the furniture of the lodge.

Chapter 28, Part 1 - Freemasonry and the Crusades

That eye in the pyramid is a Masonic symbol! Right?!?! Enjoy this short episode as we share an article discussing what it really means and some of the history behind the finished US seal.

Chapter 27, Part 2 - Druidism and Freemasonry

The first article is from the June 2001 Scottish Rite Journal of Freemasonry and the second is from encyclopedia.com

Chapter 27 - Druidism and Freemasonry (Part 1)

Chapter 26, part 2 - Freemasonry and the Ancient Mysteries

Chapter 26, part 1 - Freemasonry and the Ancient Mysteries

In this episode we share a couple of articles from the July 1999 Scottish Rite journal of Freemasonry Southern jurisdiction USA. The topic has noted in the title is the future of Freemasonry and there are some topics raised about how we stay relevant.

Chapter 25 - Legend of the Dionysiac Artificers

June 1995 The History of English Freemasonry by John Hamill Masonic Chronology in Context by Leon Zeldis The History of Freemasonry in Tennessee by Charles A. Snodgrass The Folger Manuscript: The Cryptoanalysis and Interpretation of an American Masonic Manuscript by S. Brent Morris July 2000 Tools of the Craft by the Masonic Library and Museum, Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania A Trilogy: Inner Journey to the East; Meditations of a Master Mason Along the Way; Masonry for the Millennium by George R. Adams Masonic Information for Stated Meetings by Jack R. Levitt

Chapter 24 - The Temple Legend

This article is from the October 1998 Scottish Rite journal of Freemasonry and discusses the United States Holocaust memorial museum and the different information and exhibits they have about The persecution of Freemasons

In this episode we share an article from the October 1998 and Scottish Rite journal of Freemasonry comparing the similarities between Jungian psychology and Freemasonry

Chapter 23- The Theory of Oliver

Join us as we share an article from the October 1998 Scottish Rite journal of Freemasonry on Dr. Jose Rizal.

Chapter 22 - The Theory of Hutchinson

Chapter 21 - The Theory of Preston

Chapter 20 - The theory of Anderson

In this article from the June 2003 Scottish Rite Journal of Freemasonry Southern Jurisdiction USA we get an incomplete list of various places and things that are named after Albert Pike.

Chapter 19 - Summary of the Legend of the Craft

Chapter 18 - The Legend of York

Chapter 17, the Legend of Saint Alban

In this episode we share an article from the June 2003 Scottish Rite journal of Freemasonry where the author tells us his answer to the question, why am I a Mason?

Chapter 15: The Extension of the Art into Other Countries Chapter 16: The Legend of Charles Martel and Namus Grecus

In this episode we share information about Brother Audie Leon Murphy. 32nd degree, K.C.C.H. from the February 1999, Scottish Rite Journal of Freemasonry Southern Jurisdiction

Chapter 14 - The Legend of the Temple

We share the second half of the What's a Mason? brochure

Chapter 12 - the Legend of Nimrod Chapter 13 - The Legend of Euclid

In this episode we share the first half of a brochure called "What's a Mason?" from the Masonic information center.

Chapter 10 - The Legend of Hermes Chapter 11 - The Tower of Babel

The following article was written by Jeffery M. Wilkins, PM. As of this date RW Wilkins is the Deputy Grand Master for the state of California and he has given his express authorization to record this article as a podcast.

Chapter 9 - The Legend of Lamech's Sons and the Pillars

In this episode we share two articles on the bee hive and then some information straight out of the monitor with a great discussion after each reading.

Chapter 6 - The Origin of the Halliwell Poem Chapter 7 - The Legend, the Germ of Masonic History Chapter 8 - The Origin of Geometry

This episode starts off with an article from the Scottish Rite Journal of Freemasonry, and ends with a reading from the history.com website about this historical journey.

In this episode we share chapter 5 of Mackey's revised history of Freemasonry - The Halliwell Poem and the Legend

Join us as we share a few articles from the May 2003, Scottish Rite Journal of Freemasonry.

Chapter 4 of Mackey's revised history of Freemasonry, The Legend of the Craft. This is written in old English so I had a rough time in several areas trying read it. We will all learn together on this one.

in the episode we share articles from the February 1992 Scottish Rite journal of Freemasonry Southern jurisdiction USA on Freemasonry in Germany

Chapter 2 - The Legendary History of Freemasonry  Chapter 3 - The Old Manuscripts

In this short episode we share an article from the February 1992 Scottish Rite journal of Freemasonry Southern jurisdiction USA regarding Mehr Lodge #90.

We begin delving into book 1 of Mackey's Revised History of Freemasonry, one section at a time. Today, the Introduction and we begin section one, Prehistoric Masonry, with Chapter 1, Tradition and History in Masonry.

In this short episode we share information about the founding of DeMolay in Brazil. Article from the February 1992 Scottish Rite Journal of Freemasonry.

Join us on this journey as we share this series of books, starting with book 1 and working through all 7 volumes.

In this episode we share some information about one of our most famous brothers, Mark Twain.  http://www.masonicdictionary.com/twain.html http://mertsahinoglu.com/research/samuel-langhorne-clemens/

Join us as we learn about Brother Poinsett, for whom the Poinsettia is named.

Join us as we share book reviews from various issues of the Scottish Rite Journal of Freemasonry

Join us in this episode as we share information about the famous boxer and Mason, Young Stribling. He was never actually a champion, but he defeated many of them. International Boxing Hall of Fame New Georgia Encyclopedia

In this episode we share an article from the May 1999 Scottish Rite journal of Freemasonry Southern jurisdiction USA which speaks a little bit about an article written by Albert Pike and a little bit about the man himself.

in this episode we share articles from the March 2001, January 2003, and August 2003 Scottish Rite journal of Freemasonry.

in this episode we share three articles from the September 1998 Scottish Rite journal of Freemasonry Southern jurisdiction USA

October 1999 Scottish Rite Journal of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction https://www.biography.com/performer/will-rogers https://www.masonrytoday.com/index.php?new_month=8&new_day=15&new_year=201

In this episode we share a couple of articles relating to what the authors call the benefits of Freemasonry. As with many things in our beloved craft, much is up to interpretation. Hope you enjoy the articles.

In this episode we share the article found at the site below, and I apologize in advance for butchering the French words. :) Weisberger, R. William. “BENJAMIN FRANKLIN: A MASONIC ENLIGHTENER IN PARIS.” Pennsylvania History: A Journal of Mid-Atlantic Studies, vol. 53, no. 3, 1986, pp. 165–180. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/27773110. Accessed 11 Nov. 2020.

September 1998 Scottish Rite Journal of Freemasonry

Join us as we learn about Brother Jonathan M Wainwright: September 1998 Scottish Rite Journal of Freemasonry https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jonathan-M-Wainwright Department of Defense article Arlington National Cemetary info

Join us as we share a few articles from the July/August 2005 Scottish Rite Journal of Freemasonry and maybe get to the bottom of what's going on with that darn goat.

The Golden Builders: Alchemists, Rosicrucians and the First Freemasons  From Sacrifice to Symbol: The Story of Cornerstones and Stability Rites  Voices in the Wilderness  Vested in Glory: The Regalia of the Scottish Rite Working the Rough Stone: Freemasonry and Society in Eighteenth-Century Russia A Calendar of Wisdom: Daily Thoughts to Nourish the Soul

Join us as several of us talk about the recent virtual annual communication and what we miss most about being in lodge.

In this episode we share some information about our Brother Tyler. Masonic Lodge of Education District Grand Lodge of Guyana

In this episode we focus on an article from the September 1999 Scottish Rite journal of Freemasonry discussing prayer in the lodge

Join us as we share a couple of articles on this topic so many of us know so little about.  http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/ward.html

Join us as we share info about: The Masonic Center in Tokyo, Japan The Shrine Peace Memorial in Toronto, Canada, and various Masonic and Scottish Rite facilities around the country.

Join us as we share articles from the November/December 2017 California Freemason magazine, as well as a little bit of information about how we talk to prospects.

Symbolism of the Blue Degrees of Freemasonry  Freedom Just Around the Corner: A New American History  American Freemasons: Three Centuries of Building Communities Understanding Manhood in America: Freemasonry's Enduring Path to the Mature Masculine Three Frenchmen and a Goat: The DeMoulin Bros The Invisible Life of Elias Ashmole The Way to Bliss The Inner West: An Introduction to the Hidden Wisdom of the West

In this episode we share the feature article from the September/October 2017 California Freemason magazine. Technology brings us many moral dilemmas as we get further and further into automating our lives. What can we as Masons do about it?

Join us as we share this article from the September October 2005 Scottish rite journal of freemasonry, southern jurisdiction USA and discuss some of the best books to have in your library as you start out.

Kim The Man Who Would be King The Inexperienced Ghost Two Crowns for America Revolt in 2100 The Artifact What Law There Was Last Full Measure of Devotion A Survey of the History and Mysteries of Freemasonry My Brothers Past: Volume One of Two, 1761 - 1899 Symbols of Native America Honestly Abe: A Cartoon Expose of Abraham Lincoln A Republic for the Ages: The United States Capital and the Political Culture of the Early Republic Who's Afraid of the Freemasons? Our Masonic Presidents

This first article is from the February 1999 Scottish Rite Journal of Freemasonry Southern Jurisdiction USA Masonrytoday.com Nymasons.org Midnightfreemasons.org

The first article is out of the August 1992 Scottish Rite Journal of Freemasonry Southern Jurisdiction USA. Masonrytoday.com The Citadel

Symbols of Freemasonry  Regalia of the Grand Lodge of Texas  Reflections on Higher Education  Defense of the Ruffians  The Greatest of These  Man on the Flying Trapeze  A Decade of Thoughts on Higher Education  The Medal of Honor  Freemasonry: A Celebration of the Craft  Splendors of the Past: Lost Cities of the Ancient World

Listen in as we share various stories from multiple sources of why a man made the life changing choice to become a Mason. The Educator

A little bonus episode to hold you until the next full episode. Did you know that there are places around the country owned by Masonic organizations such as islands and parks? Did you know there are Masonic monuments you can check out? Enjoy a few articles about some of these locations and their history.

Join us as we share articles from the October / November 2014 California Freemason magazine.

Join us in this episode as we sure articles from the November 1998 Scottish Rite journal of Freemasonry Southern jurisdiction USA.

In this episode we share information from an issue of the Scottish Rite Reporter and a couple of websites. History.com National Heritage Museum

Join us as we share some information about Brother Tom Mix.  Tom Mix Museum info  Midnight Freemasons article

In this episode we share book reviews from several periodicals. Links to each book are below.  The Radical Enlightenment  Masques of Solomon  Hurry Up Son: Searching for Divine Truth  Honor Bright: Honor in Western Literature  The Quest for Light  Inside Price Hall  Bro. Brother's Journal  My Book, My Opinion  Herencias Secretas  The Key to Modern Freemasonry  Secret Societies in America, Foundational Studies of Fraternalism

In this episode we share articles from the May / June 2019 California Freemason magazine. See links below. https://californiafreemason.org/2019/04/20/of-their-own-freewill-and-accord/ https://californiafreemason.org/2019/04/20/a-voice-during-the-womens-movement-2/ https://californiafreemason.org/2019/04/20/in-california-and-beyond/ Teresita Arechiga - https://californiafreemason.org/2019/04/20/in-california-and-beyond/ Maryse Fauville - https://californiafreemason.org/2019/04/20/women-of-freemasonry-maryse-fauville/ Ann Marie Moody - https://californiafreemason.org/2019/04/20/women-of-freemasonry-ann-marie-moody/ Lourdes P. Elias - https://californiafreemason.org/2019/04/20/women-of-freemasonry-lourdes-elias/

In this episode we share articles from a few different periodicals with topics both for and against one day classes. Where do you stand on this topic?

In this episode we share more stories about Masons in the music industry and the importance of music in Masonry.

In this episode we share an article from the September 1992 edition of the Scottish Rite Journal of Freemasonry Southern Jurisdiction USA, focusing on the collecting of stamps related to Mason's and other Masonic ideals. Enjoy!  On July 26th 2020 we added a section to this episode called the stamp act, which is from the May 2004 issue of The Northern Light.

Join MW Charvonia, Past Grand Master of the state of California, as he interviews representatives from Job's Daughters, DeMolay and Rainbow Girls.

We thank Downey United #220 for inviting us to their meeting with Past Grand Master Russ Charvonia and to MW Charvonia for giving us permission to record this and use it as a podcast. 

Listen in to our July 16 Zoom call as Worshipful Alex Herbert, Past Master of Hudson Lodge #510 and current DDGM of the Grand Lodge of Ohio presents That Religion In Which All Men Agree - a look at universal philosophical concepts within Freemasonry and across human civilization.

In this episode we share more articles about what Masons do. These articles are from theApril / May 2013 issue of the California Freemason magazine.

Join us as we share the second half of the June 2020 issue of California Freemason magazine focusing on what Masons do to help others. https://californiafreemason.org/issue/relief-issue-may-jun-2020/

Join us as we share articles from the May/June 2020 issue of the California Freemason magazine focusing on things that Masons have done to help address or deal with the current COVID 19 crisis https://californiafreemason.org/issue/relief-issue-may-jun-2020/

Join us as we share three different articles from the Scottish Rite journal of Freemasonry Southern jurisdiction USA that talk about leadership in general and leadership in Freemasonry in particular.

In this episode we share three articles I feel are relevant to today and the need for Freemasonry. What are you looking for and can you find it in Masonry? That's a good question that many men have answered "yes" to. Timeless Brothers What's in it for me? Your Masonic Wallet

This article can be found at the link below, which also has the source citation. www.jstor.org/stable/2712356 Formisano, Ronald P., and Kathleen Smith Kutolowski. “Antimasonry and Masonry: The Genesis of Protest, 1826-1827.” American Quarterly, vol. 29, no. 2, 1977, pp. 139–165. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/2712356. Accessed 27 June 2020.

This article can be found at the link below, which also has the source citation. www.jstor.org/stable/2712356 Formisano, Ronald P., and Kathleen Smith Kutolowski. “Antimasonry and Masonry: The Genesis of Protest, 1826-1827.” American Quarterly, vol. 29, no. 2, 1977, pp. 139–165. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/2712356. Accessed 27 June 2020.

The article featured in this episode can be found at the following link: www.jstor.org/stable/3123594 Bullock, Steven C. “A Pure and Sublime System: The Appeal of Post-Revolutionary Freemasonry.” Journal of the Early Republic, vol. 9, no. 3, 1989, pp. 359–373. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/3123594. Accessed 10 June 2020.

The article featured in this episode is from jostr.org: Godfrey, Kenneth W. “Joseph Smith and the Masons.” Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society (1908-1984), vol. 64, no. 1, 1971, pp. 79–90. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/40190839. Accessed 9 June 2020.

You can find the original article at the following link: Thomas, William. “FREEMASONRY IN THE BRITISH ARMY.” Journal of the Society for Army Historical Research, vol. 14, no. 53, 1935, pp. 24–32. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/44227900. Accessed 7 June 2020.

The following article is found at the following link: Clack, Randall A. “‘The Widow's Son’: Masonic Parody in ‘Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.’” The Mark Twain Annual, no. 2, 2004, pp. 65–74. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/41582189. Accessed 6 June 2020.

Information in this episode came from multiple sources:  https://www.universalfreemasonry.org/en/famous-freemasons/benjamin-franklin#:~:text=Most%20individuals%20recognize%20Benjamin%20Franklin,John%20in%20Philadelphia%2C%20Pennsylvania. https://nationalheritagemuseum.typepad.com/library_and_archives/2009/09/franklin-opening-the-lodge.html https://freemasoninformation.com/2015/01/illustrious-brother-ben-franklin-and-freemasonry/

In this episode we share a couple of articles about the importance of ritual, and what it teaches you.

This article is from the June 1992 Scottish Rite Journal of Freemasonry Southern Jurisdiction USA and is about Brother John William Poe and his truly extraordinary life.

In this episode we share a few articles discussing the value of Freemasonry and the need for change. As always these are the opinion of the authors, but we are sharing this information to get you to think. What would you like to see done in your lodge that isn't being done? What changes would you like to see? What value do you get out of Freemasonry? What would bring you more value out of Freemasonry? Take some time, think about these things, and let us know.

Join us in part 2 of our series about the opera from Brother Mozart, The Magic Flute. Tettlebaum, Marianne. “Whose Magic Flute?” Representations, vol. 102, no. 1, 2008, pp. 76–93. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/10.1525/rep.2008.102.1.76. Accessed 15 May 2020.

Join us in part one of this episode as we share a couple of articles about brother Mozart's opera The Magic Flute. Sources below: Erckmann, F. “The Jubilee of the 'Magic Flute'.” The Musical Times, vol. 62, no. 945, 1921, pp. 766–767. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/908954. Accessed 15 May 2020.  Tettlebaum, Marianne. “Whose Magic Flute?” Representations, vol. 102, no. 1, 2008, pp. 76–93. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/10.1525/rep.2008.102.1.76. Accessed 15 May 2020.

First article: https://www.biography.com/military-figure/davy-crockett  Second article: http://www.midnightfreemasons.org/2014/12/brother-davy-crockett-rest-of-story.html  Third article: https://grandlodgeoftexas.org/david-crockett-king-wilderness/

The intro is from the online Ecyclopedia.com and the article is from Silber, Gordon R. “In Search of Helvetius' Early Career as a Freemason.” Eighteenth-Century Studies, vol. 15, no. 4, 1982, pp. 421–441. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/2738438. Accessed 9 May 2020.

The following article is from Walgren, Kent L. “James Adams Early Springfield Mormon and Freemason.” Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society (1908-1984), vol. 75, no. 2, 1982, pp. 121–136. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/40191603. Accessed 4 May 2020.

This episodes article can be found at the following links:   http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/psalm133.html  http://longmontmasons.org/tag/psalm-133/

Source documents:  http://www.lewis-clark.org/article/2091  https://www.biography.com/explorer/meriwether-lewis  https://franceshunter.wordpress.com/2010/02/17/lewis-clark-as-masons/

Enjoy this series of short articles about Brother John Wayne. Sources below.  http://www.midnightfreemasons.org/2018/02/brother-john-wayne-on-political.html.  https://www.universalfreemasonry.org/en/famous-freemasons/john-wayne.  https://www.biography.com/actor/john-wayne

The following is the abstract from the article: The Nazi persecution of Freemasons presented a conundrum; Freemasonry was condemned by party ideology, but individual Freemasons possessed skills as professionals that were essential to the success of the regime. what would have otherwise been a mutually beneficial relationship sought after by both parties was prevented solely by the fact that these professionals were Freemasons. The process of negotiation and accommodation as the party continually redefined what it meant to be a Freemason, in an attempt to find a way to balance ideological purity and practical necessity, reveals the ad hoc nature of the Nazi government. Thomas, Chris. "Defining "Freemason": Compromise, Pragmatism, and German Lodge Members in the NSDAP." German Studies Review 35, no. 3 (2012): 587-605. Accessed April 21, 2020. www.jstor.org/stable/43555802.

The following is the abstract from the article: The Nazi persecution of Freemasons presented a conundrum; Freemasonry was condemned by party ideology, but individual Freemasons possessed skills as professionals that were essential to the success of the regime. what would have otherwise been a mutually beneficial relationship sought after by both parties was prevented solely by the fact that these professionals were Freemasons. The process of negotiation and accommodation as the party continually redefined what it meant to be a Freemason, in an attempt to find a way to balance ideological purity and practical necessity, reveals the ad hoc nature of the Nazi government. Thomas, Chris. "Defining "Freemason": Compromise, Pragmatism, and German Lodge Members in the NSDAP." German Studies Review 35, no. 3 (2012): 587-605. Accessed April 21, 2020. www.jstor.org/stable/43555802.

The first article is from the August 1999 Scottish Rite journal of Freemasonry southern jurisdiction USA and gives us a little bit of information about the Knights of Labor and their ties to Freemasonry.  The second is from Kaufman, Jason. “Rise and Fall of a Nation of Joiners: The Knights of Labor Revisited.” The Journal of Interdisciplinary History, vol. 31, no. 4, 2001, pp. 553–579. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/206859. Accessed 17 Apr. 2020.

After a really good discussion last night at our lodge it reminded me of some of these articles that I had come across in the Scottish rite magazines. So enjoy part one of Why Masonry?

Our first two articles are from the August 1992 Scottish Rite Journal of Freemasonry Southern Jurisdiction. The third article is found at the link below: https://www.masonrytoday.com/index.php?new_month=9&new_day=16&new_year=2015

In this episode we share information about a book called The Protocols of the Elders of Zion which was anti-Semitic and anti-Masonic. This article is from the June 1999 Scottish Rite Journal of Freemasonry Southern Jurisdiction.

The first article is out of the August 1992 Scottish Rite Journal of Freemasonry, and the second is from the link noted below.  http://freemasonsfordummies.blogspot.com/2019/04/paul-revere-freemason.html

All Masons have heard in one variation or another a description of what the trowel embodies for Masons. In this podcast we share several of these articles along with some of our own thoughts on this most important tool.  Sources:  https://www.freemason.org/doc/Masonic+Principles+in+a+Post-Modern+World.pdf?id=235  http://www.themasonictrowel.com/masonic_talk/stb/stbs/60-10.htm

In this episode we share three articles about the history of Freemasonry in Yugoslavia.

The first article is from the June 1992 Scottish Rite Journal of Freemasonry Southern Jurisdiction USA. The second article can be found at: https://www.araratshrine.com/history/famous/macarthur/

Enjoy three more articles about our first president.

This is the second part of our series on George Washington. https://images.app.goo.gl/dfWBUgM8qiQxeHLYA

This episode is part one of a series of articles about George Washington, our first president, our first Commander in Chief, Grand Master of Virginia, Master Mason, and American hero.

For the full issue, click here: http://www.freemason.org/doc/2020-03_e-TB_R.pdf?id=95935 Links from this episode:  https://masons4youth.org/ https://caseforsmiles.org/ https://masonicfoundation.org/ways-to-give/give-now/ http://californiafreemason.org/ http://californiafreemason.org/2020/03/18/dive-deeper-into-the-craft/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=12&v=WfvRA05-fRE&feature=emb_logo http://californiafreemason.org/2020/03/12/masonic-event-status-spring-2020/

Join us as we share more stories from Mason's around the country as published in past issues of various magazines, plus our current master's own personal account.

In this episode we share articles from past California Freemasons magazines focusing on Masonic education

In this episode we share the most recent issue of the California Freemason magazine focusing on the article detailing the history of the 100 years of supporting public schools. Below is a link to the electronic version of the magazine which I would recommend checking out as it has a lot of great supplementary articles as well. http://californiafreemason.org/2020/02/25/a-beautiful-experiment/

This article is found on the holocaust memorial website at the link below. https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/freemasonry-under-the-nazi-regime

In this episode we share another article about anti-masonry focusing on the hoax put out by Leo Taxil claiming that Masons were devil worshipers. A claim that he recanted later on with a full confession.

The article in this episode is from the August 2000 Scottish rite journal of Freemasonry southern jurisdiction. Hope you enjoy it.

Our first article is from the February 2000 Scottish Rite Journal of Freemasonry. The second is from the following website: https://www.freemason.com/senator-astronaut-ohio-freemason-the-life-of-the-illustrious-john-glenn-33/

Click here to read the full Trestle Board:  https://www.freemason.org/doc/2018-08%20e-TB_FINAL.pdf?id=70429  Master's article Senior Warden’s article Junior Warden’s article Chaplain's article Article Article Article

Intro came from this website article: https://www.tlu.ee/~rajaleid/montaazh/Hero%27s%20Journey%20Arch.pdf  The Laudable Pursuit: http://www.thelaudablepursuit.com/articles/2015/2/2/the-masonic-heros-journey  Midnight Freemasons: http://www.midnightfreemasons.org/2018/01/we-can-be-heroes.html

The plumb is the Junior Warden's Jewel. All Masons have heard in one variation or another a description of what the plumb embodies for Masons. In this podcast we share a couple of these articles on this most important tool.   http://freemasoninformation.com/masonic-education/esoterica/the-plumb-rule/  http://www.tulsasr.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/The-Plumb-and-Its-Masonic-Uses.pdf

In this episode we share a couple of articles about the typical stated meeting along with my own thoughts on the same topic. Midnight Freemasons article: http://www.midnightfreemasons.org/2015/06/how-to-run-stated-meeting.html Robert's Rules of Order: http://www.roberts-rules.com/parl07.htm

Click here to read the full issue: http://www.freemason.org/doc/2020-02_e-TB.pdf?id=94675 Calendar of events From the East 2020  Installation of Officers  A Candidate's Journey  Black History Month  Prince Hall and American History  100% Officer Giving  Raising a Reader

In this episode we share several articles from the California Freemason series on Masonic education.

Join us as we share a few articles about Freemasons who are involved with music in some fashion or another, including one of our own members who has put out several CDs.  http://californiafreemason.org/2019/09/18/rising-from-the-ashes/  http://californiafreemason.org/2019/11/21/accompany-man/  http://californiafreemason.org/2019/04/01/the-masons-of-jazz/  https://www.jeremydeanharrison.com/about/ Recorded in a hotel in Dallas, TX

In this episode we share some information about Masonic riding groups/associations. http://californiafreemason.org/2019/07/11/where-the-rubber-meets-the-road/ https://ruffiansmotorcycleclub.com/ http://masonicmotorcycleclub.org/MMCIHome/tabid/36/Default.aspx https://www.frmoww.com/mission http://www.freemasonsrc.org/ http://widowssonskos.com/About_Us.html Recorded in a hotel in Dallas, TX

The first article is from the September 2000 Scottish Rite Journal of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction. The second article is found at: http://freemasoninformation.com/masonic-education/freemasonry-in-general/oath-or-obligation/. The last article is from theMasonictrowel.com.

Enjoy as we share a couple of very positive articles about Freemasonry and what people get out of it. Both of these articles are from Scottish Rite magazines or newsletters.

Click here for the full issue: http://www.freemason.org/doc/2019-12_e-TB.pdf?id=93078  Master's message Looking deep into inner space

This article is from the October 1998 Scottish Rite Journal of Freemasonry Southern jurisdiction USA and is actually a shortened version of the article originally published in Heredom, volume 5 1996.

Click here for the full issue: https://www.freemason.org/doc/2019-11_e-TB.pdf?id=92972 Master's message G-d

The first article is from the November 1998 Scottish Rite Journal of Freemasonry Southern jurisdiction and is written by Dave Thomas, founder of Wendy's restaurants, on the importance of family. The second article is from the August 1991 issue and is written by the first President George Bush and the third article is from the same issue and is written by Judge Kenneth W. Starr.

Join us for part two of this series as we ask this question to several members of our lodge while we were preparing a Christmas feast for the local homeless and needful.

In this episode we share short stories published in past issues of the Scottish Rite Journal of Freemasonry Southern Jurisdiction USA.

Join us as we share a few articles from past issues of The Scottish Rite Reporter and the Scottish Rite Journal of Freemasonry Southern Jurisdiction.

In this short episode we share an article from the June 1997 Scottish Rite Journal of Freemasonry Southern jurisdiction.

The first article is from the June 1997 Scottish Rite Journal of Freemasonry Southern jurisdiction. The second article is from the following website and I would highly recommend checking it out to see all the pictures. https://www.tuckahoelodge347.org/lodgeContent/nuggets_2015/08%20August%20-%20Masonic%20Stones%20in%20the%20Washington%20Monument.pdf

These articles are from the June 1992 Scottish Rite Journal of Freemasonry Southern jurisdiction USA. This particular issue focuses on Masonic heroes.

This article is from the January 2001 edition of the Scottish Rite Journal of Freemasonry, Southern Jurisdiction. The cover artwork shows a portion of an oil painting done by Brother Robert H. White and can be purchased. See the following link for this information: http://www.angelfire.com/va/mason/sr22.htm

In this episode we take a look at several of the Masonic podcasts that are out there. What is a Mason? - https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ifbcbvaqoviypcdhpzo6g2et43u Whence Came You? - https://wcypodcast.com/ Short Talk Bulletin - https://shorttalkbulletin.com/ International Brotherhood of Freemasons - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/international-brotherhood-of-freemasons-podcast/id1406203694 The Masonic Roundtable - https://www.themasonicroundtable.com/

This article is from the May 1997 Scottish Rite Journal of Freemasonry Southern Jurisdiction.

This article is from the May 1997 Scottish Rite Journal of Freemasonry Southern Jurisdiction.

The first article list various reasons why you should join the Scottish Rite as a Mason. The second article is in a question and answer format regarding the Scottish Rite, specifically the Long Beach valley. Both articles are from editions of the Scottish Rite reporter.

This article is from the January 2001 Scottish Rite Journal of Freemasonry Southern Jurisdiction, USA

This article is from the February 2001 edition of The Scottish Rite Journal of Freemasonry Southern Jurisdiction USA.

Click the following link for the full version:  http://www.freemason.org/doc/2019-10_e-TB.pdf?id=92725 Master's Article  God's Guidance  Bringing Brotherly Love Into Relief

From the December 1991 Scottish Rite Journal of Freemasonry Southern Jurisdiction. Learn about Brother Edmund F. Ball. Update is from the November 1991 issue.

In this episode we share an article from the October 1992 Scottish Rite Journal of Freemasonry Southern Jurisdiction.