Craftsmen Online Podcast
Episodes
Freemasonry and Metaverse - WB Nicholas Broadway
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Freemasonry is a history fraternity with ties to ancient beginnings. Yet, as modern Masons we live in the information age. Is Freemasonry ready to eng...
Self Practicing Freemasonry and Masons - Bro. John Nagy
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bro. John Nagy joins us as we seek to answer this question: “Can You Be a Freemason By Yourself?”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.s...
Why Be Master - WB Luis Gonzalez
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
WB Luis Gonzalez is Past Master of Odenton Lodge #209 in Odenton, MD. He shares his answers to the questions of “Why Be Master” of a Masonic Lodge...
Webmastering The Craft - WB Ken JP Stuczynski
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A Lodge’s “digital presence” became a critical connection during the pandemic as men interested in pursuing Freemasonry used the internet in rec...
Masonic Art - Bro. Ari Roussimoff
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the dramatic rise of Freemasonry in the eighteenth century, art played a fundamental role in its practice, rhetoric, and global dissemination, wh...
The Craft Mastered - Bro. John Nagy
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In his latest book, “The Craft MASTERED” Bro. John Nagy explores the question of mastering the Craft while decoding Masonic ritual. He also offers...
York Rite OM - Bro. B. R. Hubbard
17 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Traditional Observance (TO) Freemasonry is a movement growing within the Craft, consisting of best-practices in areas of philosophical discipline and ...
Harry Potter and Freemasonry - WB Darin Lahners
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this installment of “Cinema and The Craft,” WB Darin Lahners details the connections between Harry Potter and Freemasonry.Show Links...Visit th...
A Path To Providence - MW Shaun Bradshaw and WB Benjamin Wallace
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Masonic Education has regrettably been reduced to teaching protocol, traditions, and catechism while ignoring the esoteric essence of the ritual. Bros...
Masonic Aprons - Bro. John Nagy
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Presented to newly obligated members, Masonic Aprons are one of the most identifiable symbols of Freemasonry. In our ritual, the history and Masonic m...
Faith and Freemasonry - WB Jason Marshall
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Freemasonry is not a religion, although there are many biblical passages and spiritual principles present in our ritual and lessons. WB Jason Marshall...
Masonic Degree Charges - Bro. John Nagy
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
At the conclusion of each of the three symbolic Lodge degrees, the Brother receives a Charge. Taken individually, or in total, the "Charges" mark a pa...
National DeMolay Month
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Order of DeMolay, is the premier international youth leadership organization, striving to shape young men into leaders of character. We're honored...
Our Path Forward - RW Dan DiNatale
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our Grand Master, MW Richard Kessler, has stated his vision for the future of Freemasonry in New York with "Masonry Moving Forward." RW Daniel Di Nata...
The Importance of the Conductor - WB Jason Lee
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We follow our conductors during Masonic degree ritual because we are instructed to do so. On this episode, we seek the deeper meaning of the role of a...
Distinctions Between Speculative vs Operative - Bro. John Nagy
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Freemasonry we discuss two kinds of Masons: Operative and Speculative. In general terms, one works with their hands and the other with their mind. ...
Moving Freemasonry Forward - MW Richard Kessler
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MW Richard “RJ” Kessler was elected and installed Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of New York on October 23, 2021 in Utica, New York. MW Kessler j...
The Hole Story - Bro. John Nagy
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Most Masons hear the words “Cowan or Eavesdropper” and immediately think of a member of the profane world trying to obtain access to Lodge rooms w...
Fringe Freemasonry - Bro. Angel Millar
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some Grand Lodges openly discount esotericism and consider pursuit into the deeper meanings of ritual to be the substance of "Fringe Freemasonry." Bro...
Jacob's Ladder - Bro. John Nagy
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The earliest evidence of organized Freemasonry traces back to England during the mid-to-late 17th century. The idea of “mystical accent,” a centra...
COVID Effect on Freemasons - Bro. Andrew "Doc" Berry
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On February 3, 2020, the Trump administration declared a public health emergency due to the coronavirus outbreak. As we begin a new year, many Lodges ...
Top 5 Most Listened To Craftsmen Online Episodes Of 2021
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're closing out the first season of the Craftsmen Online Podcast with a look back at the Five Most Listened Episodes of 2021.Top 5 of 2021...#5 Esto...
Happy New Year - Season 2 Starts Monday, Jan 10!
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! Season 2 beings Monday, January 10th. Let peace and harmony prevail!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...
Top 10 Most Listened To Craftsmen Online Podcast Episodes of 2021 - Part 1
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1 of the Top 10 Most Listened To Craftsmen Online Podcast Episodes of 2021 Episode Guides...#10 - Clandestine Freemasonry (Published: 10/24/2021)...
The Meaning of Freeborn - Bro. John Nagy
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Author of "Building Free Men - Uncommonly Freeing Masonic Education", Bro. John Nagy joins our conversation exploring the deeper meaning of the word “...
Masonic Travels - Bro. Rene Perez
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Speculative Masonry, Master Masons may freely travel from Lodge to Lodge whether visiting or moving membership, as part of the privileges awarded t...
Masonic Talks - Freemasonry and Enlightenment with VW Michael LaRocco
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Get a preview of "Masonic Talks," recorded Masonic presentations and programs from Craftsmen Online. On this episode, we share our recent Masonic Talk...
Speculation Of The Letter G - Bro. John Nagy
28 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bro. John Nagy shares his insight on the Letter “G” in Freemasonry. There has been much speculation on this Letter "G." Why "G?" What does it real...
The Path of the Warrior Mystic - Bro. Angel Millar
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bro. Angel Millar returns to discuss his new book, now available, “The Path of the Warrior Mystic, Being A Man In An Age Of Chaos.” In his fifth b...
The Walking Man - Bro. Eric Morabito
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bro. Eric Morabito shares his story of how he became, “The Walking Man.” A Mason and Shriner who has raised over $65,000 by walking over 32,500 mi...
Meditation and Freemasonry - Bro. Angel Millar
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Perhaps the most common misconception about meditation is that it means stopping your thoughts. Meditation is designed to help you receive insight and...
The Working Tools of Master Mason - Bro. John Nagy
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest installment of our Building Better Builders series, Bro. John Nagy returns to discuss the Working Tools of Master Mason.Show Links...Vis...
Clandestine Masonry - Bro. Eddie Abdul
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Often, when we think of clandestine Masons, the idea of someone wearing a Masonic ring purchased at an estate sale, possessing an apron that is not th...
The Lost Word of Freemasonry - Bro. John Nagy
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
n the ritual of Freemasonry, we are told that there once existed a word, known only to a few Master Masons, that has been lost and left for future Fre...
The Working Tools of Fellowcraft - Bro John Nagy
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest installment of our Building Better Builders series, Bro. John Nagy returns to discuss the Working Tools of Fellowcraft.>>> Show...
Western Esoteric Traditions in Freemasonry - WB Milosz Jeziorski
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For more than three hundred years the practice of Masonic rituals of initiation has been part of Western culture, spreading far beyond the boundaries ...
Observing the East - WB Luis J Gonzalez Jr
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There is a movement in the Craft from the "next generation" of Masonic leaders to return to the older traditions and practices with a modern interpret...
Pirates and Freemasonry - WB Andrew Martinez
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The history of the Knights Templar has been mentioned in several books and is well-read by most Freemasons. The Templars' story has long been rumored ...
Cooperstown Masonic Con - Bros Nathan Tweedie and Tom Pullyblank
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cooperstown Masonic Con is one of the first Masonic Conventions in Upstate New York. This event will take place the weekend of October 8-10th at the N...
Setting Your Plumb Line - Bro. John Nagy
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A plumb line is a weight suspended from a string used as a vertical reference line to ensure a structure is right, justified, and centered. Bro. John ...
Denver Lodge Masonica - WB Michael Rotert
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Masonic Cons have been credited with a resurgence in Masonic Education by allowing Freemasons to connect with Brethren who pursue more Light in the ar...
The Last Moon Lodge in New York State
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Warren Lodge #32 meets in Rhinebeck, New York. Aside from a noteworthy connection to the American Revolution, there is another unique feature that set...
The Three Stages of Initiatic Spirituality - Bro. Angel Millar
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bro. Angel Millar is the author of "The Three Stages of Initiatic Spirituality: Craftsman, Warrior, Magician." In his writings, Bro. Millar illuminate...
The Craft UNMASKED - Bro. John Nagy
01 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Since the beginning of written records, many great minds have traced and tracked the origins of Freemasonry. Who were the first Freemasons and When di...
The Greatness of Manly P Hall - Bro. Joe Martinez
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Manly P. Hall was a scholar of occult and esoteric ideas, who through his research and writings, explored the path and ancient teachings of Freemasonr...
The Working Tools of Entered Apprentice - Bro. John Nagy
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the ritual of an Entered Apprentice Mason, the foundation of the work is taught through two primary symbols, known as the Working Tools: the 24-inc...
Business of Freemasonry - RW Robert Johnson
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While Freemasonry is not a business in the traditional definition of the word, business is a major part of Lodge meetings and management. RW Robert Jo...
Star Wars and Freemasonry - Masonic Talk
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It has been the subject of many Masonic historians and authors over the centuries, to seek the origins of elements of Masonic ritual. Much research ha...
Origins of Ritual - WB Milosz Jeziorski
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Freemasonry is one of the most commonly misunderstood institutions in Western culture. This is partially by design: its ritual is closely wrapped in a...
Building Better Builders - Bro. John Nagy
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Freemasonry promotes the idea of “making good men better.” This enlightenment is provided in the lessons in our ritual, the relationships Brothers...
Green Lantern and Freemasonry - WB Joe Evans
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Since the 1940s, the Green Lantern has appeared in several comic book series, animated films, and recently a live-action movie in 2011. WB Joseph Evan...
Member of Everything - RW Anthony Prizzia
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Freemasonry is the World’s Oldest Fraternity for men with many membership opportunities for Master Masons outside of their Lodge. RW Anthony Prizzia...
Getting Your Lodge Online - Bro. Todd Paterek
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Almost half of all product searches start on Google. About 1.84 billion people use Facebook - daily. As the entire World is now moving online, the que...
Lodge of Discussion - RW Daniel Di Natale
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A Lodge of Discussion is the image that comes to mind when Freemasons think of the historic conversations that must have occurred in the early days of...
Light Between the Lines - WB Darin Lahners
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Inside the fraternity, the term “Traveling Man” is applied to Master Masons who visit other Lodges. Being able to travel across the boundary lines...
Esoterics - Bro Rene Perez
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Esotericism is any topic “intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.” This...
Masonic Reading Groups - WB Thomas Purpi
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are several steps in the process to become a Freemason. From an interested gentleman to a candidate, to eventually being raised to the Sublime D...
Listening to the Universe - Bro Michael Arce
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We have all heard the term, “in God’s hands” when it comes to the reassurance of a master plan but what does that mean? Are there decisions we m...
Lodge Culture - Bro. Ed Lass
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A Lodge is more than the building or room where Freemasons meet, it is also the collection of Brothers or members of a Masonic Lodge. Bro. Ed Lass has...
Goals - Bro. Johnny Nesel
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Goals represent what is important to you, and what you want to get out of life. For men entering Freemasonry, the goals are simple: advance through th...
Masonic Youth Groups - Ms. Jennifer Wainwright
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Freemasonry extends beyond a fraternity of men with Lodges around the world - it also includes Masonic Youth Groups. The Organization of Triangles, In...
Masonic Service - RW Steven Adam Rubin and WB Ron Seifried
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Service is at the heart of Freemasonry. From the Charges in our ritual to the founding principles of Brotherly Love, Truth, and Relief - service goes ...
Sight Through Symmetry - VW Erik LaMarca
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
VW Bro. Erik LaMarca was recently profiled on Craftsmen Online. He is a self-taught photographer with a gallery showing this April at the Solas Studio...