The Winding Stairs Freemasonry Podcast | Created by a Freemason for those interested in the Study of Freemasonry and the Art of Self Improvement

Politics and Religion in Freemasonry with The Traveling Brothers

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Politics and Religion are a prohibited topic inside a Masonic Lodge during their meetings. But why? It is no mystery that the topics of Politics and R...

Inconsistency in Freemasonry | Does it help or hinder?

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How can we maintain consistency in Freemasonry? inconsistency in Freemasonry is a major problem when it interferes with the onboarding of new candidat...

Masonic Membership Decline

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What’s behind this Masonic Membership Decline and what can we do about it? Fraternal orders and non-profit organizations have seen a steady decline ...

Building Awareness about Freemasonry- AJAR 1

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Masonic Membership has been in decline over the past half century and finding the reasons and formulating solutions for that decline becomes an ever-i...

Lodge Visitation | Masonic Credentials, Recognition, and Technology

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lodge visitation is one of the greatest perks you have as a Freemason. As a Master Mason, you are entitled to visit other Masonic Lodges around the wo...

Don't be a CircumPunk | Masonic Self Control

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I believe that Freemasonry has benefited greatly from the connectivity that the Internet has provided. Today, curious people from around the globe, wh...

Widows Mijo | Conspiracy Theories, Freemasonry, and TikTok Part 2

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Interview with Widows Mijo | Conspiracy Theories, Freemasonry and TikTok

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is a conversation with one of the most exciting TikTok creators who talk about Freemasonry on that platform. He has taken the task of combating s...

Masonic cave degree tennessee 2022 | Masonic Traveling

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The cave degree in tennessee is a Master Mason Degree performed inside a natural cave in the mountains of Tennessee. Brothers from all over the countr...

Investigation Committee in Freemasonry | Guarding the West Gate

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What's the role of the investigation committee in Freemasonry? How is the Masonic  investigation committee formed and what do they do to protect the ...

Masonic Officers' Progressive Line Issues

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The leadership system of a Masonic Lodge is one of predictable and progressive steps. When a Brother joins the officer line, we have a pretty good ide...

How to have Masonry Family Balance | Happy wife, Happy Masonic Life

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How does a man achieve Masonry family balance? The last thing you want to hear from your wife is, "Again? Are you going to be in Lodge every single ni...

Preserving Lodge History | A Conversation with Historical Light Masonic Podcast

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Your Lodge may have a very interesting history to share but if it’s not being properly preserved, it will be lost forever. Preserving Masonic Histor...

Masonic Burnout

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever seen someone who shortly after joining Freemasonry, goes all in. Eats and Breathes Freemasonry with such fury that you’d think nothing...

Freemasonry on the Moon

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that the first words uttered by Man from the surface of the moon were not the ones most people think? The first words, as documented by N...

Brother James Webb and his Space Telescope

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

These are exciting times for Science! For months, astronomy enthusiasts have been excitedly awaiting the release of the first photos from the James We...

Patriotism in Freemasonry

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that if you belong to a group or organization that plans to overthrow the government by force or coercion, you can’t become a Freemason...

Part upon the Square | How Freemasons behave virtuously

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It is said that Freemasons part upon the square. If we recognize the symbolism of the Square, we will recognize that this means that Masons behave vir...

Improving Masonic Education | A Conversation with Masonic Improvement

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Improving Masonic education should be a top priority for every Lodge leader. But how does one go about making the Masonic learning experience better f...

The Lewis | The Father Son legacy in Freemasonry

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Lewis Jewel commemorates the long legacy of fathers and son who share a common bond with our Fraternity.  Imagine having to lift and reposition h...

Act by the Plumb | How Freemasonry builds upright men

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In order for a structure to be soundly built, it has to rest upon a solid level foundation. Otherwise, the higher it rises, the more unstable it becom...

Meeting on the Level | Sitting at separate tables

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What does it mean to meet on the level? It means that regardless of your economic, social, or religious background when you meet with other Brothers, ...

Masonic Travels | Are you a Traveling Man

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What do Masons get out of traveling Masonically. In other words, what does a Freemason gain from visiting other Lodges and other Masonic Jurisdictions...

Masonic Lodge Meetings | What to avoid and improve

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our stated meetings don't have a reputation for being the most amazing in the world. Honestly, sometimes our meetings resemble more a HOA meeting than...

Where have I been? | Did I leave Freemasonry?

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Juan, where have you been? You may have been wondering why hasn't there been an episode of The Winding Stairs Freemasonry Podcast in such a long t...

Masonic Education | Start Small

25 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mentioned in this episode: 6 Tips to improve your Lodge's Masonic Education Join our Applied Freemasonry program. Support for The Winding Stairs Fr...

Freemasonry Down Under | The Lost Interview

28 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Freemasonry Down Under | The Uniqueness of Australian Masonry Freemasonry down under may be slightly different than what you may think. The structure ...

A Freemason and a Gentleman | 3 easy tips to really make a difference

20 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Is a Freemason a Gentleman? It is said that Freemasonry takes good men and makes them better. When applied effectively, any man who follows the tenets...

Amity and Beyond | Tech in Freemasonry

12 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever been traveling and thought to yourself “I wonder if there is a Lodge nearby.”? Don’t you wish that you knew which Lodges are near ...

Illuminati Mysteries Revealed | A Conversation with Bro. Josef Wages

05 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Although pop culture has a very twisted idea of what The Order of the Illuminati really is or was, there is scholarly work being done today by promine...

Virtual Freemasonry | A replacement for traditional lodges?

31 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Virtual Freemasonry A replacement for traditional Lodges? In the 21st Century, there is no shortage of technologies that can facilitate communication....

Masonic Music for Lodge | A Conversation with Composer Bro. Joscar Poerschke

22 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Masonic Music for Lodges A few episodes ago we sat down for a conversation with Brother Joscar Poerschke, composer and pianist. This talented Brother ...

Meaningful Lodge Experience | A Conversation with Bro. Manny Lozada

15 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How does a Meaningful Lodge Experience look like? When you first set foot into a stated meeting as a Master Mason, was the experience everything you e...

Illuminated Documentary | A Conversation with Bro. Johnny Royal

08 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down for a conversation with a very talented Brother who is a composer, writer, and film-maker. As the Director and Producer of...

Masonic Lodge Secretary | A Conversation with Bro. Robert Marshall

30 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Masonic Lodge Secretary The Masonic Lodge Secretary is one of the Lodge Officer positions. A very challenging Masonic leadership position that could b...

Masonic Ritual Music | A Conversation with Composer Bro. Joscar Poerschke

02 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Masonic Ritual Music may not be prominent in today's Lodges, but being one of the most evolved Liberal Arts, it can have a profound effect in an initi...

100 Days | A Conversation with Bro. Robert Bone

28 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

100 Days | A Conversation with Robert Bone of In The Chair Podcast When we are about to start something we've never done before, we often feel overwhe...

Building Blocks | A Conversation with Bro. Joshua Poole

20 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Do you love Masonry? Do you love playing with Lego Building Blocks? If you answered yes to these two seemingly disparate questions, then you are up fo...

Know Thyself | A Conversation with Bro. Michael Schiavello

29 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know yourself? Really, think about it... Do you really know yourself? http://www.TheWindingStairs.com/KnowThyselfBook I had the pleasure of sit...

22 Months | A Conversation with Bro. Jon Ruark

20 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

22 Months | A Conversation with Bro. Jon Ruark On this episode of The Winding Stairs, we finalize our conversation about One Day Classes by confrontin...

Blue Lightning | A Conversation with Bro. Chris Hodapp

14 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Blue Lightning | A Conversation with Bro. Chris Hodapp On this episode of The Winding Stairs, we tackle a very contentious topic, One Day Classes. I r...

Behave Like A Mason | 4 critical places

10 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Behave Like a Mason The 4 Places you are expected to behave like a Mason Where should we behave like a Mason? The answer should be simple, Everywhere....

Drinking from The Fire Hose | One Day Classes

26 Aug 2016

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Winding Stairs, we tackle a very contentious topic, One Day Classes. I recently asked The Winding Stairs Facebook Group Members...

Living Stones | A Conversation with Bro. Robert Herd | Part 2

28 Jan 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Living Stones A conversation with Robert Herd On this episode of The Winding Stairs, we have a conversation with Brother Robert Herd, publisher of Li...

Living Stones | A Conversation with Bro. Robert Herd | Part 1

30 Dec 2015

Contributed by Lukas

  Living Stones A conversation with Robert Herd On this episode of The Winding Stairs, we have a conversation with Brother Robert Herd, publisher of...

The Pact | A Conversation with a Green Beret

30 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The Pact A conversation with Robert P. Lewis On this episode of The Winding Stairs, we have a conversation with Former Green Beret and Author Bro:. Ro...

Chipping at the Stone | Measured Improvements

19 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Measured Improvements You can't improve what you don't measure. As we continue to mature, we become aware of areas of our life that need improvement....

Chipping at the Stone | Replacing Habits

20 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Replacing Habits Hijacking the triggers that keep you stuck! We are creatures of habits. Sometimes we unconsciously fall into cycles and habits that a...

The Pillar of Beauty | 5 Art Mediums in Freemasonry

13 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

5 Art Mediums That Support The Pillar of Beauty We continue our conversation with Masonic Artist Ryan J Flynn. Which 5 Art Mediums support the Pillar...

Art in Freemasonry | The pillar of beauty

06 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Art in Freemasonry | The Pillar of Beauty Masonic Artist Ryan J Flynn joins us for an informative conversation about the importance of Art in Freemaso...

TWS 028 Art in Freemasonry The Pillar of Beauty Ep. 1

24 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Art in Freemasonry | The Pillar of Beauty Masonic Artist Ryan J Flynn joins us for an informative conversation about the importance of Art in Freemaso...

Illuminati Rituals Revealed | A Conversation with Bro. Josef Wages

02 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Illuminati Rituals Revealed An interview with Bro:. Josef Wages, Editor of the book The Secret School of Wisdom How many times have you heard some out...

Bound By Rituals | Good Men and Good Habits

05 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Bound by Rituals How rituals influence Freemasonry, Society and our Personal Life. Rituals are extremely important in Freemasonry, but the importance ...

Masonic Travels | No Stone Unturned

08 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

No Stone Unturned A Way of Life for the Traveling Brothers We often go through life in a hurry. Whether it is because of our career responsibilities,...

Walter, The Ghost of the Retlaw Hotel

31 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Walter, The Ghost of the Retlaw Hotel How the Life and Legacy of a Brother Lives On It is prudent to remember that our time on this Earth is finite. T...

Unfinished Books | 5 tips to tackle them

23 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Unfinished Books Do you have a collection of books which you have not finished reading? Does it almost feel like that stack of books is calling out to...

Lessons from My Mother

11 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lessons from My Mother Chipping at The Stone I have to admit that I was very fortunate to have the Mother I had. She was very wise and charismatic. Sh...

Chipping at The Stone | An introduction

09 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

  Chipping at The Stone Progress is found in the repetition of small strikes. We are that rough ashlar hewned from the Quarry. But our journey to bec...

Bridging the Inner Gap | Look inside yourself

04 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Bridging the Inner Gap Look Inside Yourself It is sometimes easier to look at circumstances outside ourselves to blame for what happens in our life. B...

Bridging the Gap of Wisdom | Division and Deficiency

04 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Bridging the Gap of Wisdom Second installment of the Bridging the Gap Series On the first installment of the series Bridging the Gap, we discussed how...

Bridging the Gap of Expectations | Avoid disappointment

25 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Bridging the Gap of Expectations in Freemasonry Avoiding disappointment and making the journey more fulfilling Before Men join Freemasonry, they might...

Masonic Travels | A conversation among Brothers (Including you!).

13 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

The Importance of your Masonic Travels An inside look at a Masonic Conversation while traveling. On this episode of The Winding Stairs, you will join ...

Map of Thieves | A Conversation with Bro. Michael Karpovage

29 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Interview with Artist and Author Michael Karpovage On this episode of The Winding Stairs I interview Brother Michael Karpovage. Author, illustrator an...

TWS 016 Map of Thieves Interview with Bro:. Michael Karpovage

28 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Interview with Artist and Author Michael Karpovage On this episode of The Winding Stairs I interview Brother Michael Karpovage. Author, illustrator an...

Art in Freemasonry | The power of symbols and creativity

28 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

ART IN FREEMASONRY The Power of Symbols and Creativity in Freemasonry By now you probably already know how important art is to Freemasonry, but there ...

New Year Revolution | Rethinking The New Year’s Resolutions

08 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine traveling through space at 67,000 miles per hour. That is how fast this pale blue dot is traveling through space, making its yearly orbit arou...

Freemasonry in Hollywood | A Conversation with Bro. Joseph James | Part 2

13 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

We have seen Freemasonry portrayed in film before, in movies like National Treasure and Dan Brown's Angels & Demons. But now, a new film by a fellow F...

Freemasonry in Hollywood | A Conversation with Bro. Joseph James | Part 1

06 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever watched a movie where your see someone wearing a Masonic ring? Or in the background you see some symbols related to Freemasonry? On thi...

What can you do when facing the Storm? | Simply S.T.A.R.T.

19 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

You probably already know that life is comprised of a series of ups and downs; Twists and turns which end up testing us to the core. Hopefully, in our...

From Total Darkness to Light | A Conversation with Bro. Marcus Engel

26 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine losing 100% of your eye sight in the blink of an eye. How would that change your attitude towards life and the life of those who surround you....

Is Reading a Waste of Time? | 5 reasons you should read daily

12 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

5 Reasons why reading is not a waste of time Have you ever thought about reading a book and instead chosen to work on something else? or Have you ever...

Masonic Education | 5 simple steps to improve your experience

14 Aug 2013

Contributed by Lukas

5 Simple Tips to help improve your Masonic Education Experience As you already know, the stability of a building is dependent on the strength of its f...

Honorable Men | The model behavior of a Freemason | Freemasonry Tenets

05 Jun 2013

Contributed by Lukas

We are Honorable Men and should always act as such. Being an honorable man and behaving honorably are qualities that should set every Man and Mason ap...

Prudence | A better name for common sense

19 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

  I In my search for light, I have found why "common sense" is so rare  am sure that you have heard the expression "common sense". I am also sure t...

Where is your Courage? | 5 places to look for It

25 Apr 2013

Contributed by Lukas

The Winding Stairs Episode 5 Where is your Courage? Not everything in life comes easy to us. There are many things that are difficult and sometimes do...

Veiled in Allegory | The reason behind the Allegorical teaching method

04 Apr 2013

Contributed by Lukas

The Winding Stairs Episode 4:  Veiled in Allegory Freemasonry is described elegantly as a Science of Morality, Veiled in Allegory and Illustrated by ...

A Solid Foundation | What makes a man a good fit to become a Mason?

01 Mar 2013

Contributed by Lukas

The Winding Stairs Podcast: Episode 3 What makes a man a good fit to become a Mason? In the construction of a building, the stability and suitability ...

Masonic Education | Because sitting through the minutes is not enough!

15 Feb 2013

Contributed by Lukas

The Winding Stairs Episode 2: Masonic Education When a man decides he wants to learn more about Freemasonry, often times it is because they see someth...

Patience | How does a Mason become more patient? | Flagship Episode

03 Feb 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you for joining me in this program. The Winding Stairs Podcast is intended to be a documentation of a journey, which we can enjoy together. This...