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Minnesota Masonic Histories and Mysteries
Relatable discussions about Freemasonry and taking agency over your life. Unafraid of vulnerability in the pursuit of authentic friendship and personal growth.
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Episode 88. Relevance (ft. Scott Rich)
We’re hanging out with Senior Grand Deacon Scott Rich. The pride of Mizpah No. 191 shares life adventures from the South Pacific with the Marine Corps…
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Episode 87. “Everything You Do Matters” (ft. Bob Davis)
This week we sit down with Robert S. Davis, Grand Master of Masons in Minnesota. Hear about his numerous life adventures: living across the region as a…
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Episode 86. 18:53 Working Tools Series: The Apprentice Pillar
What happens when the Master Mason fails to perform his duty of instructing the Entered Apprentice, and instead plots to discredit him and claim glory for…
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Episode 85. Building Community (ft. Scott Glendenning & Steve Kaarbo)
Where do we begin the pursuit of authentic human connection and giving back to the greater good? “We find commonality…and connection comes out of that…
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Episode 84. Trust (ft. Reed Houge)
Our pal Reed Houge poses the question: how do you put yourself out there? “Every relationship, whether business or personal, starts with one thing: trust.”…
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Episode 83. Priorities & Impact (ft. Brad Phelps)
“The truly impactful people? Their peers trust them, because of who they are…not what they say they are…but WHO they are.” There’s so much depth to our ritual…
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Episode 82. “So Many Goodbyes” (ft. Karla Hult)
KARE 11’s Karla Hult is an Emmy, Edward R. Murrow, and Walter Cronkite award-winning journalist. Her favorite stories are those shared from the heart…
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Episode 81. “Charity, Our Guiding Star” (ft. Paul Hodnefield)
Minnesota Masonic Charities was formed in 2006, but how did we get here? Author Paul Hodnefield breaks down the timeline of the three distinct stages of…
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Episode 80. Leadership (ft. Kathy Quick)
Minnesota takes pride in civic participation, but there’s a leadership deficit in our state. Leadership, as well as volunteering and charity, is crucial for…
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Episode 79. Check your Ego (ft. Ben Lacy)
The pod gets electric when Ben Lacy shares perspective on respecting the 24-inch gauge, creating a bespoke Masonic experience, and the action necessary for…
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Episode 78. 18:53 Working Tools Series: The Patron Saints
Freemasonry isn’t and has never been a religious organization. It has always been open to members of all religions and faiths. However, the world into which it…
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Episode 77. The Effort Required (ft. Nate Smithson)
This week we sit down with our pal, Nate Smithson, and unpack the “Masonic experience”: proactive community engagement, the infinite mindset required for…
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Episode 76. Progress must "pro-gress"(ft. Sujit Varma)
”Does Masonry complement you, or does it define you?” This week we sit down with Dr. Sujit Varma and cover a wide variety of topics: the psychology of…
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Episode 75. The Masonic Experience
What is the aim of our Labors? At times we are fixated on the efficient performance of what we’re already doing, and completely uninterested in what we’re…
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Episode 74. 18:53 Working Tools Series – A.T.C. Pierson
Our Salute to Service continues with another installment of the 18:53 Working Tools Series. Did you know that Grand Master A.T.C. Pierson served in that…
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Episode 73. Salute to Service (ft. Gerald Rhoads)
We sit down with Gerald Rhoads – decorated Army pilot, retired businessman, and Past Grand Master – to explore the principles of compassion, selfless service…
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Episode 72. Our Legacy of Impact
We are joined by Erin Elliott and Shawn Keenan (University of Minnesota Foundation). Hear how their day-to-day partnership with the Masons is making the lives…
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Episode 71. 18:53 Working Tools Series – Why Blue?
“One of the mysteries of Masonry is the term we have for our lodges. They are called ‘blue’ lodges – but why?” On this episode, we revisit the incomparable…
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Episode 70. Masonry is a Way of Life (ft. John L. Cook, Jr.)
In this episode, Reed sits down with John L. Cook, Jr., Past Grand Master (2010). John recounts several life-changing experiences: growing up in Georgia…
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Episode 69. What's in a Name? (ft. David Graham)
David Graham poses a thought-provoking question in his 2025 Oration: “What’s in a name? When my name rolls off someone's tongue, what taste does it leave…
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Episode 68. 18:53 Working Tools Series - The Beginning of Masonry in Minnesota
Minnesota’s first three Lodges and the Grand Lodge were formed by pioneers who had tremendous difficulties to overcome. They were handicapped by lack of money…
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Episode 67. A Warrior's Story (ft. Mike Neeson)
Meet Mike Neeson, a busy family man, husband, and father of two. In 2008, he received a stage IV colorectal cancer diagnosis. Mike shares his journey of peaks…
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Episode 66. Slow Sustainable Progress (ft. Clinton Christensen)
Every once in a while, we sit down with a true Renaissance man: our very own Clinton Christensen. The youngest of 14 kids, an accomplished French Horn player…
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Episode 65. 18:53 Working Tools Series - The Wardens’ Columns
“There are two peculiar pieces of equipment in a Masonic lodge that have no explanation in our ritual. Masonic scholars have reached no conclusions as to the…
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Episode 64. Social Media (ft. Ethan Seaberg)
Reed sits down with Past Grand Master and current Regional Director (South), Ethan Seaberg. They discuss the social media echo chamber, the paradox of…
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Episode 63. Futurity (ft. Chuck Brust)
Now there’s a Mason’s Mason; it’s Chuck Brust. We talk technology and beyond: what it means to be an Enterprise IT Architect at Mayo Clinic, the all-new Lodge…
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Episode 62. KSTP's Joe Schmit
This week we sit down with Channel 5’s Joe Schmit who shares that through “silent impact,” we make our biggest impressions when we are not trying to be…
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Episode 61. 18:53 Working Tools Series - Fulfilling our Masonic Obligations
This week we revisit the 18:53 Working Tools Series, and confront the challenge of how to truly “be there” for each other in the crucible of life. Is it…
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Episode 60. On the Level (ft. Greg Vokovan)
Sisters and Brothers across the Masonic family, it’s our pal Greg Vokovan. Genealogy connections to the Split Rock Lighthouse, Navy adventures landing on an…
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Episode 59. Seeking Balance in a Changing World
This week we welcome Brad Phelps back to the studio, who shares highlights from his recent article “Seeking Balance in a Changing World.” Collaboration…
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Episode 58. 18:53 Working Tools Series - Ritual: why do we memorize?
With the One Day to Masonry approaching (1/18/25), we sit down with Al Golder and Arun Natarajan. Learn about the evolution of our work, from the early pioneer…
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Episode 57. Face It Foundation
Reed sits down with Mark Meier and Bill Dehkes from the Face It Foundation. Leveraging the power of peer support, Face It works with men to normalize life’s…
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Episode 56. 18:53 Working Tools Series - 10k Families Study
In this episode, Dr. Jen Poynter and Dr. Heather Nelson, leading experts in medical research at the Masonic Cancer Center, join us to discuss the "10,000…
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Episode 55. Prince Hall Freemasonry (ft. Kymphus Muhammad & Tibyus Hill)
No strangers to authentic brotherhood: Kymphus Muhammad and Tibyus Hill from Anchor Hilyard Lodge No. 2 join us for a discussion of history, social capital…
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Episode 54. 18:53 Working Tools Series - Robert E. Denfeld
This week, our friend and Brother Kevin Hendrickson shares some of his insightful research into Robert Denfeld, Past Grand Master of Masons in Minnesota…
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Episode 53. Tony Krall (Grand Master 2023-2024)
Past Grand Master Tony Krall joins us in studio. We deep-dive on a bevy of topics, from collaboration & charity to authentic friendship, brotherhood, and of…
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Episode 52. JP4 Foundation (ft. Jeff Huth)
Reed sits down with Jeff Huth, Executive Director of the JP4 Foundation. They discuss the power of mentoring, community engagement, and the amazing work being…
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Episode 51. Tom Barnard
This week: the inimitable Tom Barnard, Minnesota radio legend. Reed runs the gamut with Tom: from their time together at KQRS, to the importance of community…
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Episode 50. Freemasonry’s Social Contract (ft. Dr. Oscar Alleyne)
This week we sit down with our friend and Brother, Dr. Oscar Alleyne, who hails from the Grand Lodge of New York. Oscar shares fascinating insights, not only…
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Episode 49. 18:53 Working Tools Series - "Leading by Action"
This week we launch the "18:53 Working Tools Series," which will delve into a variety of subjects: education (Masonic & non-Masonic), history, and revisiting…
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Episode 48. Be the Change (ft. Ty Schmidt)
Reed sits down with District Rep Ty Schmidt. They discuss a variety of topics, from Ty's law enforcement career to the parallels of friendship & brotherhood…
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Episode 47. New Member Perspective
This week we hear about the Masonic journey from three newer members: Jake Reimer, Colby Tucker, and Kale Walch. These Brothers share insightful perspective…
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Episode 46. Mentoring = Relationship Building
This week we sit down with Tyler Ecklund-Kouba to discuss relationship building and planting the seeds of true brotherhood.
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Episode 45. Eagle's Healing Nest
With Reed "on assignment," guest hosts Kevin Gorg and Steve Brown from the Kindness Chronicles Podcast join John in a visit with Eagle's Healing Nest Executive…
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Episode 44. Reed Endersbe (Regional Director)
We turn the tables on our typical interviewer, Reed Endersbe, and turn him into the interviewee.
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Episode 43. Health & Wellness
This week we tackle a topic not often discussed in the lodge setting: health and wellness. Arun Natarajan, Hans Neisz, and John Gann share important…
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Episode 42. Brad Phelps (Grand Lodge Education Officer)
Thought provoking visit with Grand Lodge Education Officer, Brad Phelps.
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Episode 41. John Schwietz, MMC CEO
Reed interviews Minnesota Masonic Charities' CEO, John Schwietz. Mark your calendars for: MMC Gala September: Saturday, September 28 Exclusive Pillars Members…
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Episode 40. Chris Ruli, Historian and Author
This week we chat with Bro. Chris Ruli, historian and researcher on early American Freemasonry. A former Grand Historian and Librarian, Ruli is the author of…
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Episode 39. Masonic Family Tree (ft. Charley Beekman)
This week we sit down with Charley Beekman, a 5th generation Minnesota Freemason. Charley shares fascinating insight on Masonic history, and the huge role…
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Episode 38. Donald Severson (Grand Master 1978-1979)
We visit with the Masonic Legend, Donald Severson
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Episode 37. Thomas McCarthy (Grand Master 2009-2010)
We visit with Past Grand Master, Thomas McCarthy and discuss civil discourse.
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Episode 36. Champions of Care (MN Masonic Home)
We visit with Minnesota Masonic Home Administrator, Beth Schroeder and three of her "Champions of Care."
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Episode 35. Foster Solem (Grand Master 2024-2025)
Minnesota Grand Master, Foster Solem
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Episode 34. Paul Hodnefield, Author of "Sherman's Woodticks"
We visit with Author, Paul Hodnefield about his fascinating look at the Civil War, from a Minnesota/Masonic perspective in his book, Sherman's Woodcocks. He is…
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Episode 33. Masonic Cancer Center (ft. Dr. Douglas Yee)
Fascinating discussion with Dr. Yee and the impact of Masonic philanthropy at the University of Minnesota
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Episode 32. ACT II: New and Improved
Take 2! We relaunch the MMH&M Podcast with Reed Endersbe serving as Co-Host. A great addition. We discuss plans for future podcasts. Please make topic and…
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Episode 31. Civility Project review (with Reed Endersbe)
We review the test run of Civility School with Reed Endersbe. See y'all at the Grand Lodge Annual Communication.
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Episode 30. Dayton Berg (Grand Master 2023-2024)
We visit with MW Grand Master, Dayton Berg.
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Episode 29. Tom Hendrickson (Grand Master 2011-2012)
We visit with Past Grand Master and blogger, MWB Tom Hendrickson about his Masonic journey, the future of Masonry and his unique blog.