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The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's Freemasons
The Masonic Roundtable is a weekly panel of Masons from around the United States who discuss the latest and greatest in Masonic news, events, scholarship, and happenings. Join the conversation!
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The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0575 - Emblems of Death
In this episode of The Masonic Roundtable, we're getting into the Halloween spirit with a look at Freemasonry's emblems of mortality. The coffin, the spade…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0574 - Masonic Anachronisms
From candlelit ritual and memorized catechisms to top hats, archaic titles, and paper dues cards, the Craft carries centuries of tradition into a world of…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0573 - Passions
In this episode of The Masonic Roundtable, we dig into what Freemasonry really means when it talks about the passions, and why so much of the Craft points…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0572 - Square of Virtue
In this episode of The Masonic Roundtable, we sit with a question every lodge hearing knows by heart: what does it mean to truly live a virtuous life? The…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0571 - PHA to UGLE
In this episode of The Masonic Roundtable, we follow one Brother's path from Prince Hall Affiliated Masonry into the United Grand Lodge of England, and what it…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0570 - Ancient Order of Free Gardeners
In this episode of The Masonic Roundtable, we dig into a lesser-known cousin of the Craft: The Ancient Order of Free Gardeners. Rooted in 17th-century…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0569 - William Morgan Returns!
In this episode of The Masonic Roundtable, we reopen the most infamous cold case in American fraternal history: The Disappearance of William Morgan. In 1826, a…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0568 - Tradition
In this episode of The Masonic Roundtable, we tackle the delicate tension at the very core of the Craft: Tradition vs. Innovation. Freemasonry prides itself on…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0567 - Build-A-Body
In this episode of The Masonic Roundtable, the hosts take matters into their own hands to fix the appendant landscape by pitching brand new orders and side…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0566 - 4 Out of 5 Men Want to Join: Here's Why Most Won't
In this episode of The Masonic Roundtable, we dive into shocking data revealing the massive barrier keeping interested men from ever stepping foot inside a…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0565 - The Critical First Year
In this episode of The Masonic Roundtable, we tackle a critical moment in every Mason's journey: The First-Year Experience. We explore what needs to happen…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0564 - Right Here, Right Now
In this episode of The Masonic Roundtable, we turn our attention from abstract theory to actionable practice with a look at Things You Can Do Right Now to Make…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0563 - Followers or Thinkers
In this episode of The Masonic Roundtable, we ask a challenging and fundamental question about the modern purpose of our fraternity: Are we building thinkers…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0562 - Is "Going Dark" Still Relevant?
In this episode of The Masonic Roundtable, we open the floor to a spirited debate on a longstanding fraternal tradition, asking: Is "going dark" for the summer…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0561 - Masonic Founding Fathers
In this episode of The Masonic Roundtable, we transition from the broader abstract principles of early America to look directly at the individuals who stood at…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0560 - The Grand Masonic Experiment
In this episode of The Masonic Roundtable, we delve into the foundation of a nation with The Grand Masonic Experiment. We explore how the early builders of the…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0559 - Portable Education
In this episode of The Masonic Roundtable, we pack our bags and empty our pockets for a look at Masonic Traveling Necessities. Whether you're heading across…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0558 - Short Attention Spans
In this episode of The Masonic Roundtable, we tackle a defining challenge of our modern era: Masonry and the Cultural Decline of Attention Spans. We live in a…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0557 - What's Next for a Past Master?
In this episode of The Masonic Roundtable, we explore the profound transition that comes when a leader steps down from the East: Adjusting to Life as a New…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0556 - Prompt Engineering Your Lodge Experience
In this episode of The Masonic Roundtable, we explore the cutting edge of the digital age with Prompt Engineering Your Lodge Experience. We discuss how…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0555 - Architecting Meaning
In this episode of The Masonic Roundtable, we explore the complex landscape of the male experience, focusing on the dual themes of Happiness and Loneliness. We…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0554 - Hacking the Craft
In this episode of The Masonic Roundtable, we apply the principles of Behavioral Economics to the modern lodge room, exploring how small shifts in…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0553 - Where Have All the Esoterics Gone?
In this episode of The Masonic Roundtable, we tackle a pressing question echoing through the halls of modern lodges: "Where are the esoterics?" We examine the…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0552 - Congressional Freemasons
In this episode of The Masonic Roundtable, we dive into the halls of power with special guest and Masonic researcher Brother Chris Ruli. Drawing from his…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0551 - The High Cost of Heritage
In this episode of The Masonic Roundtable, we address the significant challenges facing our historic infrastructure as the fraternal landscape shifts in the…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0550 - The Empty Chair: Presence vs. Pennies
In this episode of The Masonic Roundtable, we tackle a fundamental tension within our modern lodges: the distinction between the active, engaged brother and…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0549 - Name That Rite
In this episode of The Masonic Roundtable, we're shaking things up with a lively, interactive panel titled "Name That Rite." Instead of our usual historical…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0548 - The Martinist Order
In this episode of The Masonic Roundtable, we explore the profound and contemplative world of Martinism, a tradition of Christian Hermeticism and Western…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0547 - Splendor 2 Solis
Part 2! In this episode of The Masonic Roundtable, we journey back to the 16th century to explore the Splendor Solis, one of the most visually stunning and…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0546 - Splendor Solis Pt. 1
In this episode of The Masonic Roundtable, we journey back to the 16th century to explore the Splendor Solis, one of the most visually stunning and…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0545 - Brothery LOVE
In this Valentine's episode of The Masonic Roundtable, we explore the profound concept of Brotherly Love, a cornerstone of our ancient fraternity. We examine…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0544 - John Sherer Pt 2
In this continuing historical discussion, we dive into the enigmatic life of John Sherer, a notable Freemason whose contributions left a lasting imprint on the…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0543 - Education V. Service
This week, the hosts of The Masonic Roundtable discuss the "unspoken war" of Freemasonry: education vs. service!
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0542 - The Immigrant Traveling Man
In this episode of The Masonic Roundtable, we examine the intersection of fraternity and borders, exploring how the timeless principles of the Craft apply in…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0541 - The Rise and Fall of Social Media
In this episode of The Masonic Roundtable, we explore the shifting landscape of online engagement and the evolving nature of communication within the Craft. We…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0540 - New Year's Resolutions Pt. 11
As we ring in 2026, the brothers of The Masonic Roundtable gather to reflect on the symbolic "rough ashlar" and how we plan to shape it in the coming year. In…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0539 - What to Expect When Your Expecting Part 3
This week, we sit down with Darin A. Lahners to explore the beginnings of his well-known series, What to Expect When You're Expecting: Worshipful Master's…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0538 - What to Expect When Your Expecting Part 2
This week, we sit down with Darin A. Lahners to explore the beginnings of his well-known series, What to Expect When You're Expecting: Worshipful Master's…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0537 - What to Expect When You're Expecting
This week, we sit down with Darin A. Lahners to explore the beginnings of his well known series, What to Expect When You're Expecting: Worshipful Master's…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0536 - Thanksgiving's Masonic Secret
Thanksgiving carries warm traditions, shared meals, and a sense of gratitude, but this week we explore a lesser-known angle. Is there a hidden thread…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0535 - The Square and Compasses
Few symbols are as instantly recognizable—or as deeply meaningful—as the Square and Compasses. This week, the hosts explore the layers of symbolism behind…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0534 - Monsters and Masonry Pt. 2
In Part II of our deep dive into the Masonic roots of classic horror, we turn our attention to Frankenstein and Zombies—two icons that raise profound questions…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0533 - Monsters and Masonry Pt. 1
What if Dracula were based on a Freemason? No big deal, right? But what if Dr. Frankenstein was, too? And the Mummy films? And zombies—a strange blend of…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0532 - Masonic Values in the Workplace
Are Freemasons better employees? Do our obligations and moral teachings make us more dependable, ethical, or effective at work, or are we just as human as…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0531 - The Tyler
In this episode, the hosts explore one of the most symbolic and essential offices in the Masonic Lodge, the Tyler. Often stationed outside the door, the Tyler…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0530 - Vile and Impious Wretches
What if you could step into the dust, blood, and intrigue of the ancient world during the building of King Solomon's Temple? Michael A. Czech's Vile and…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0528 - Stoicism Pt. 2
This week, we continue our deep dive into Stoicism—this time focusing on practical examples and how its timeless lessons can help us navigate today's turbulent…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0529 - No Common Fire
This week, we sit down with Brother Austin Shifrin, author of No Common Fire: Everything You Wanted to Know About Freemasonry (But Were Afraid to Ask). We'll…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0527 - Logical Discourses
This week, we're diving into logical fallacies, critical thinking, and cognitive biases—and asking how Masons can use these tools to improve not just…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0526 - The Masonic / Life Balance
This week, we're tackling a challenge every Brother faces—how to balance a deep passion for Masonry with the responsibilities of work, family, and other…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0525 - Everyday Rituals
This week, the hosts of The Masonic Roundtable explore the place that ritual has in our daily lives.
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0524 - The Operative Gaming Society
This week, we're talking about The Operative Gaming Society, a club where Masons come together to share their love of games of all kinds, from cards and board…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0523 - Spring in Masonic Winter
This week on the show, we're honored to welcome renowned Masonic author Michael R. Poll to discuss his newest work, Spring in a Masonic Winter. In this…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0522 - West Coast Cons
Fresh off another successful South Pasadena Masonic Con, Brothers Joe and Dago share their firsthand experiences from one of the West Coast's premier Masonic…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0521 - Lodge Meeting or Lodge Experience?
Is your lodge providing a meaningful Masonic experience—or has it become just another routine business meeting? This week, we're discussing how to transform…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0520 - Lodge Retrospectives
This week, we're bringing organizational methodologies into the lodge room by exploring "retrospectives"—a powerful tool used to improve team operations and…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0519 - The Pleiades
This week, we're exploring the fascinating connection between Freemasonry and the Pleiades star cluster. Often referenced in Masonic symbolism and ritual…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0518 - Templar Mythology & Symbolism
Are the Freemasons the true heirs of the Knights Templar—or is it just a compelling myth? In this episode, we dive deep into the origins of Freemasonry and the…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0517 - Shhh...It's a Secret
In this week's episode, we're breaking down the differences between what's truly secret, what's simply private, and what's openly shareable in Freemasonry…
The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's FreemasonsThe Masonic Roundtable - 0516 - Meet Upon the Level
In this week's episode, we tackle one of Freemasonry's core tenets—meeting each other "on the level." But can we genuinely achieve equality, openness, and…