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From the article "Fraternal, Service Groups Battle Declining Membership" in the Lafayette, Indiana Journal Courier Online, by Taya Flores: It was the "Greatest Generation," or World World II veterans, who triggered the major boom in many organizations after the war ended in 1945. "They were...

Convened by the journal Ritual, Secrecy, and Civil Society in cooperation with the Bibliothèque Nationale, the first World Conference on Fraternalism, Freemasonry, and History: Research in Ritual, Secrecy, and Civil Society, focuses on the study of ritual, secrecy, and civil society vis-à-vis...

Harlan messes up Masonic Protocol (actually, so does Jason) Jason loves puppies Harlan continues to overcompensate - this time with a microphone stand Do synagogues really charge admission to High Holy Day services? Producer Bruce is with the Knights of Columbus?! Topics this week from: "The...

From Daily Journal in Franklin, IN: Franklin police are looking for a driver who smashed through part of the brick arch near the Indiana Masonic Home entrance. The accident occurred about 4 a.m. Saturday. A woman reported that a man showed up at her home and was intoxicated. He told her he had...

BRYCE ON FREEMASONRY - The individual or a Lodge officer? I have been wrestling with a conundrum lately regarding Freemasonry: Who is the better Mason, the person who is properly initiated, passed and raised a Master Mason and disappears shortly thereafter, or the Mason who becomes an officer...

Come join us for an evening of fellowship and scholarly discussion on the evening of Tuesday, October 28, 2014 AD, 6014 AL. We are determined to complete our business in one hour. 7:00 - 8:00 PM Stated Meeting Lodge Vitruvian No. 767 F&AM Broad Ripple Masonic Temple 1716 Broad Ripple Avenue...

Freemasons For Dummies is now available in an audio version! It is available for preorder and will be shipping on October 20th. The price is $24.95 and is narrated by Tom Dheere. Now you can listen in the car! The book is complete and unabridged. To order, click here. Continue reading...

Special thanks to /u/nzfreemason (Rob) for the new introduction narration Ass. Producer Marshall shows up with the police Harlan passes the Bar Exam and doesn't get the J-Law joke Harlan is made an honorary junior 5-0 (aka piglet) After Lodge technical problems Our lodge uses Jason's funeral...

BRYCE ON BUSINESS - A lesson of loyalty in the workplace, and in life. (Click for AUDIO VERSION) To use this segment in a Radio broadcast or Podcast, send TIM a request. In the office, we like to believe our fellow co-workers will back us up when push comes to shove. Actually, we’re being...

Have a look at a video tour of Dublin's Grand Lodge of Ireland building: Click here. Continue reading...

BRYCE ON MUSIC - It is interesting what we remember. (Click for AUDIO VERSION) To use this segment in a Radio broadcast or Podcast, send TIM a request. Ever drive along in a car and suddenly an old tune comes to your lips, perhaps something from your childhood? Recently, I found myself...

Thankfully, Right Worshipful Censor Bob doesn't know what "Brony Cast" means Bro. Chaplain can not only push Jason's buttons, but wires in new ones to press later Widows and Past Masters Banquet becomes the Past Masters Roast The wife of a candidate for our lodge wants to know why she can't join...

BRYCE ON LIFE - It is not a frivolous gesture, but represents something significant; your word. (Click for AUDIO VERSION) To use this segment in a Radio broadcast or Podcast, send TIM a request. If you haven’t noticed, the handshake has been slowly going the way of the Dodo bird. If you watch...

Just recently, I decided to bring to life a little project of mine that began somewhere back in 2007. The “project” evolved as a series of short works, or treatises, on the degrees of Scottish Rite Freemasonry. The project had an purpose, one that I followed through its course. Slowly, the pile...

BRYCE ON LIFE - Do not despair, try writing a list of the positive things in life instead. (Click for AUDIO VERSION) To use this segment in a Radio broadcast or Podcast, send TIM a request. I was having a cigar with a good friend recently where we were lamenting about the state of affairs in...

My grandpa, my dad, and I at my dad's raising The great thing about being in Minnesota is that sometimes, if a lodge needs a ritualist for some part, a lot of us will drop everything to help. I've been fortunate to help at a number of lodges and when I was an elected officer of my blue lodge...

Please join the Grand Lodge of California for the 14th Annual California Masonic Symposium: Freemasonry and the Creation of the American Republic. The American Republic is a unique experiment in self-government, and its roots are in part found in the Freemasonry of the 18th century. The 14th...

Introducing Right Worshipful Grand Censor Bob Are there such things as "Magic Words"? Apparently to some people Harlan starts the process of inventing new After Lodge profanity The hosts review their meeting with the Grand Lodge Jason was possessed with proper English rhetoric during that...

Once Again we visit Masonic artist Brother Ryan Flynn but this time in person. You might remember my first article on Brother Flynn, The Multi Talented Masonic Graphic ArtistBrother Ryan J. Flynn . Greg Stewart followed that up with an in depth interview, Symbolism, Sacred Numerology and...

I'll be speaking Monday, September 15th in Nashville, TN at Doric Lodge No. 732, with refreshments at 6:00PM and the talk at 7:00PM. The lodge is located at 2101 21st Avenue South. There is no dress code, so wear something comfortable. Then I will be traveling to Ottawa, Canada to speak to...