WB Americo Paez leads us through an exploration on the history of Freemasonry from West and Central African culture to Cuba. Learn how two cultures with no prior contact each possess key social and religious features that are found in Freemasonry.Show Notes:Read WB Americo Paez's research paper, "African and Afro-Diasporic Initiatory Structures and their Interaction with Masonry"Follow the Craftsmen Online Podcast on SpotifySubscribe to the Craftsmen Online Podcast on Apple PodcastsEmail the host, WB Michael Arce! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode.Support the Craftsmen Online Podcast. Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast--4822031/support.

West and Central African Cultures and Their Connections to Freemasonry - WB Americo Paez

Welcome to the Craftsmen Online Podcast!The Craftsmen Online Podcast is the only Masonic podcast endorsed by the Grand Lodge of New York. Worshipful Brother Michael Arce, co-founder of Craftsmen Online, is the voice you hear hosting our podcast. Every Monday morning you’ll be greeted with a fresh episode, packed with insight from our top-notch guests. And we’re not just sticking to the usual topics – we’re unraveling the history of the Craft, diving deep into ritual secrets, exploring the myths and legends, while examining the Sacred Text connections of Masonry. Plus, we’re sneaking in discussions about Masonic leadership, Lodge culture, and even going way beyond the Masonic universe to talk about Comic Books, Table Top Gaming, Artifical Intelligence, and more!Visit our website at www.CraftsmenOnline.comEmail the show (yes, we read our email!)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast--4822031/support.

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WB Hank Griffin, host of the "You've Been Hanked Podcast," and Grand Chaplain for the Grand Lodge of Maryland, is our guest this week. We’ll be diving into a world where faith and fraternity collide: the intriguing intersection of Mormons and Freemasonry. We'll challenge assumptions, confront controversies, and strive to present a balanced and thought-provoking exploration on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and the Ancient and Gentle Craft of Freemasonry.Show Notes:Listen and subscribe to the "You've Been Hanked Podcast" on Apple PodcastsFollow the Craftsmen Online Podcast on Spotify Subscribe to the Craftsmen Online Podcast on Apple Podcasts Visit the Craftsmen Online website to learn more about our Reading Room, New York Masonic History section, and see our Lafayette Bicentennial Events Calendar!Get our latest announcements and important updates in your inbox with the Craftsmen Online Newsletter Email the host, WB Michael Arce! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode. Support the Craftsmen Online Podcast. Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support! Sponsor link: Don't forget to use the promo code CRAFTSMEN to receive free shipping with your first order from Bricks Masons!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast--4822031/support.

Mormons and Freemasonry - WB Hank Griffin

While Freemasonry still maintains a dedicated following, membership numbers are significantly lower than their peak in the mid-20th century. Is it changing values, the allure of a digital world, or something darker? We'll delve into the world of Freemasonry, uncover its past, and explore why this once-powerful fraternity is facing an uncertain future. Bro. Matthew Brockbank returns to answer these questions as we assess the future of Freemasonry.Show Notes: Follow the Craftsmen Online Podcast on SpotifySubscribe to the Craftsmen Online Podcast on Apple PodcastsListen to "Millennials and Freemasonry with Bro. Matthew Brockbank" on SpotifyVisit the Craftsmen Online website to learn more about our Reading Room, New York Masonic History section, and see our Lafayette Bicentennial Events Calendar!Get our latest announcements and important updates in your inbox with the Craftsmen Online NewsletterEmail the host, WB Michael Arce! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode.Support the Craftsmen Online Podcast. Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support! Sponsor links:Don't forget to use the promo code CRAFTSMEN to receive free shipping with your first order from Bricks Masons!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast--4822031/support.

Is Freemasonry Dead - Bro. Matthew Brockbank

One of the benefits of being a Master Mason is the ability to travel to other Lodges and interact with Brethren around the world. However, in many places, presenting a physical dues card is still the standard practice of Masonic identification. WBs Jeremy Barnes and Michael Radigan are the technology executives who are the driving force behind the Amity App. Hear their insight into the future of digital recognition and how to “Travel Safely” as Master Mason in good standing.Show Notes:Download the Amity App on Apple and Google Play Follow the Craftsmen Online Podcast on SpotifySubscribe to the Craftsmen Online Podcast on Apple PodcastsVisit the Craftsmen Online website to learn more about our Reading Room, New York Masonic History section, and submit your Blog articleEmail the host, WB Michael Arce! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode. Support the Craftsmen Online Podcast. Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support!Sponsor link:Don't forget to use the promo code CRAFTSMEN to receive free shipping with your first order from Bricks Masons!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast--4822031/support.

Amity App - WBs Jeremy Barnes and Michael Radigan

Imagine finding a dusty box in your attic, full of old letters and faded family photos. Now, picture that attic is your Masonic Lodge, and those treasures are pieces of Masonic history. That's basically what happened to Bro. Lee Justo, Historian of Huguenot Lodge No. 46 White Plains, New York. But instead of just marveling at the history, he did something incredible – he turned it into a YouTube sensation called "Secret Masonic History."Show Notes:Visit Huguenot Lodge 46 online Watch The Masonic History Channel on YouTubeFollow the Craftsmen Online Podcast on Spotify Subscribe to the Craftsmen Online Podcast on Apple Podcasts Visit the Craftsmen Online website to learn more about our Reading Room, New York Masonic History section, and see our Lafayette Bicentennial Events Calendar!Get our latest announcements and important updates in your inbox with the Craftsmen Online Newsletter Email the host, WB Michael Arce! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode. Support the Craftsmen Online Podcast. Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support!Sponsor link: Don't forget to use the promo code CRAFTSMEN to receive free shipping with your first order from Bricks Masons!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast--4822031/support.

Secret Masonic History - Bro. Lee Justo

The Path Forward: Empowering the Future of Freemasonry offers new, modern, and data-driven findings that examine the state and perception of Freemasonry among American men today. The book is designed to support Masonic institutions across the country in carrying forward Freemasonry’s esteemed traditions while meeting the needs of the modern man. The book's authors, Linda Patch and Leonard Cercone share how global trends and cultural pressures align to support a sustained period of growth for Freemasonry.Show Notes:Order your copy of The Path Forward: Empowering the Future of Freemasonry on AmazonVisit the Scottish Rite Northern Masonic Jurisdiction "The Path Forward" Resource pageFollow the Craftsmen Online Podcast on Spotify Subscribe to the Craftsmen Online Podcast on Apple Podcasts Visit the Craftsmen Online website to learn more about our Reading Room, New York Masonic History section, and submit your Blog articleGet our latest announcements and important updates in your inbox with the Craftsmen Online Newsletter Email the host, WB Michael Arce! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode. Support the Craftsmen Online Podcast. Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support! Sponsor links: Learn more about "Thursday Night at the Rite" and the Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic JurisdictionDon't forget to use the promo code CRAFTSMEN to receive free shipping with your first order from Bricks Masons!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast--4822031/support.

West and Central African Cultures and Their Connections to Freemasonry - WB Americo Paez

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