Short Talk Bulletin
Published by the Masonic Service Association since 1923
Recent Episodes
Nov. 5, 2026
William Hooper V53N5
Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Ill. Brother James G. Johnston, 33°, Grand Historian of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina and Sovereign Grand Inspector General for North Carolina of the Supreme Council, 33°, A & ASR, Southern Jurisdiction., and is brought to us by MW Bro Russ Charvonia, PGM - CA. We are indebted to MW Brother Johnston for this excellent contribution to the series of Short Talks being published by The Masonic Service Association about the nine pr
Nov. 2, 2026
Sins Of Our Masonic Fathers V71N12
Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Bro J. A. Hamill, Librarian and Curator, United Grand Lodge of England, and is brought to us by Bro David Asherman, Freeport #23, ME. This Short Talk Bulletin is from his paper (of the same name) published in Ars Quatuor Coronatorum, vol. 101 (1988). Here we find discussion about the situation of the perception of Freemasonry in England and how it got that way. As you listen, ask yourself “Is he not also describing Freemasonry in
Oct. 29, 2026
More Light Pt 3 Working With Goals V50N3
Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Bro Allen E. Roberts, and is brought to us by WBro Zachary Cote, WM - Freeport #23, ME. In our quest to bring More Light into Masonry, or any endeavor, an important step in achieving success is having a plan and knowing where you are going. This, the third in this series, has the goal of talking about ...goals. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.
Oct. 27, 2026
Sir Alexander Fleming V79N9
Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Bro Robert Morris, Manchester Lodge, MA, and is brought to us by Bro David Asherman, Freeport #23, ME. An active Mason in London, Bro Fleming changed medicine forever as the discoverer of penicillin. As a result of his tenacious work, many hundreds of thousands of lives were saved. Here is some of his story. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.
Oct. 22, 2026
Attracting Masonic Leaders V56N10
Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Houston Brian, PGM - AK, and is brought to us by WBro Zachary Cote, WM - Freeport #23, Freeport ME. This Short Talk was adapted from a paper presented by MW Bro Brian at the 1969 Southwestern Conference on Masonic Education. With our population increasing rapidly, it would seem that membership in Masonry would also be increasing steadily. However, in most grand jurisdictions, we find year after year an alarming loss in memb
Oct. 19, 2026
A Focus On Freemasonry V63N4
Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Herbert A. Ronin, PGM - NE, and is brought to us by WBro Bernard Mulholland, PM - Deering #183, Portland ME. It has been adapted from a paper, “A Sketch of Freemasonry,” which Most Worshipful Brother Ronin prepared for the Scottish Rite several years ago. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.