Episodes

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl H. Claudy, first published in October 1960. I recently had the sad privilege of participating in a Masonic funeral for a Past Master from a neighboring town. It was even more poignant because this brother had been a student of mine during my former career as a high school math teacher. Once I learned of the situation surrounding his passing, I felt fiercely that I had failed him: as a brother, as a teacher, and as a be...

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by RW Bro Elbridge H. Brewer, GCh – OH, first published in August 2017. It is hard to imagine the effects upon the world of Freemasonry and the ideas developed in the enlightenment period. The Masonic idea about the brotherhood of man under the Fathership of God threatened the very substance of the world, and we are the beneficiaries. Here, we find an excellent discussion about these effects, and where it has gotten us. Do share this...

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Rev Dr Bro Joseph Fort Newton, and was first published in July 1927. In keeping with our revisitation of the most revered and well-known of the symbols of our gentle craft, the letter G is usually represented in the United States within the Square and Compasses as an integral part of our system of morality, represented by symbols. Every Mason knows what and Whom are represented by this simple character, and here we find a most exc...

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Rev Dr Bro Joseph Fort Newton, and was first published in May 1924. In following with our theme of revisiting some of the first STBs that were sent out to all Lodges across the country, here we find an excellent discussion of that second of the most well-known symbols of our order, the Compasses. May we have ears to hear, and may we resonate with all who have come before us. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episod...

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Rev Dr Bro Joseph Fort Newton, and was first published in April 1924. The Square was one of the first STBs sent to all lodges a hundred years ago, the aim being to provide a common stock of vetted Masonic information to all Lodges throughout the country. In that spirit, here we revisit this most widely recognized emblem of our gentle Craft, that we may all part upon the square. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast epi...

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Sidney Case, PGM – WA, and was first published in November 1990. Freemasons have long been supporters of public education. This makes perfect sense when one remembers that self-improvement through education is true for societies as well as individuals. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written and is brought to us by WBro Andrew Niemyer, Grand Education Officer for the Grand Lodge of Minnesota. It is remarkable tat myths and falsehoods persist so extensively in the world, and the Taxil Masonic hoax is one of them. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was first published in December 1962, and is by an unknown author. The tenets of Freemasonry are brotherly love, relief, and truth. Here we find an excellent discussion of the second of these, and why it is among the first lessons taught to all initiates. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was first published in October 1932, and is brought to us by RW Bro Dex Rowe, PDDGM 9th – VT. In the Entered Apprentice lecture, we learn that Truth is the foundation of every virtue, and to be good men and true is the first lesson. Here we find an excellent discussion about that foundation and virtue. Enjoy, and please do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by RW Bro Robert D. Kaplinger, GJW – KS, and was first published in January 1970. In far too many of our Lodges, there is no effective leadership. Sadder yet is when there isn’t even a quorum. Here we find an excellent discussion of the role of leadership in a Lodge. Please do share this with your brothers and your Lodge, and especially with the Leadership of your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was first published in October 1985, and is brought to us by VW Bro David Koncz, PM – United #8, Brunswick, Maine. One of the most frequent questions we get at the MSA is about programming from Lodge Masters: “What kind of programs can I use to keep meetings interesting?” Here, we find an excellent discussion of this topic. Enjoy, and do share this and all of the Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge, and especially with the Master ...

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Rev Dr Bro Joseph Fort Newton, and first published in October 1927. Surely, no Mason will forget first being placed in the Northeast corner, and told by the Master that he now stands a just and upright Mason. Here, we have an excellent discussion of that situation. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge, and especially with your youngest EAs and oldest PMs.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was first published in March 1937, and is by an unknown author. Many Masons believe that making a Mason at sight is when a Grandmaster backs a profane into a corner and makes a declaration, and then assigns him to a Lodge. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode, by an unknown author, was first published in August 1966, and is brought to us by VW Bro David Koncz, PM – United #8, Brunswick, Maine. Here we find an excellent collection of short speeches that can be delivered in Lodge, beginning with “Leadership”, and the responsibilities we have when electing new officers for the coming year. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl Claudy, and was first published in July 1948. As Most Masons are aware, the higher degrees offered by the several appendant bodies are only available to men who are members in good standing of a regular, or “blue” Lodge. Here, we find an excellent discussion of the American Rite, and the various bodies therein. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin was first published in January 1933, and is brought to us by RW Bro Dex Rowe, PDDGM 9th – VT. Through all the traveling that Masons do, in all the places around the world that we visit, there is always affection in our hearts for our Mother Lodge. Here, we find an excellent discussion of this idea. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Mother Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin was written and brought to us by Jennifer Maynard, Past Grand Representative of the Order of Eastern Star of Ohio. To celebrate the recent birthday of Dr. Rob Morris, founder of the Order of Eastern Star and PGM – KY, this is a heartwarming story about the nature of events since Bro Morris was among us. I think he would be pleased. Do Share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Sidney Kase, PGM – Washington. Why should Freemasonry concern itself with students attending public schools? Here, we find an interesting and compelling argument for why we should. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl H. Claudy, first published in December 1946. So far as we know, Man is the only creature whose senses include a lively life of the mind. It is here we discern certain realities behind certain appearances, and here we find a lively discussion about how this relates to Freemasonry. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Kenneth Aldridge, PGM and PGS – Quebec, and is brought to us by VW Bro David Koncz, PM – United #8, Brunswick ME. It is true that Masonic ritual has an uncommon fascination both within the Masonic fraternity, and without. Here we find an excellent examination of this fascination. Do share this and all of these podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl H. Claudy, and first published in November 1946. A Man’s hands are often a true picture of the man, and here we find an excellent discussion about ancient usage and custom, and modern application of Freemasonry’s use of the hands. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl H. Claudy, and first published in January 1943. The degree was finished, and several brothers of various ages and experience were sitting around the anteroom, discussing the evening. Their various perspectives should enlighten all of us, and inspire the question in all of our Lodges, “What see you?” Enjoy, and do share this and all of these podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode is an address by MW Bro R. Bruce Brannon, PGM – TX, and is brought to us by MW Bro Russ Charvonia, PGM – CA. The reputation of the fraternity of Freemasonry is not established by her rules and dogma, but rather by the exemplification of our values by each individual Mason. Here we have an excellent address that should be heard by all who claim the Craft as their own. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers a...

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by WBro Allen E. Roberts, PM – Babcock #322, Highland Springs VA, and is brought to us by VW Bro David Koncz, PM – United #8, Brunswick ME. As with any organization whose history stretches back into antiquity, Freemasonry is fraught with myths, legends, and stories, many wholly fabricated by well-meaning men. Here is the MSA’s attempt to put some of these misconceptions to rest. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episo...