Episodes

Brethren, the Short Talk Bulletin rarely addresses contemporary events, instead opting towards more timeless wisdom. However, with the 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing, it seems an appropriate time to revisit this Short Talk, published the month after the assassination of President Kennedy. In it, we as Masons are encouraged to mourn, but then get on with making his vision into reality. Today, it is interesting to observe how far that vision has come. Enjoy, and Donate with PayPal to ...

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast was written in 2004 by MW Bro Stewart Miner, PGM of Masons in VA, and is brought to us by VW Bro David Koncz, DER 14th, Maine. Here we find a discussion of how our ancient Craft fits and is essential in our modern times. Enjoy, and Donate with PayPal to support the MSA and keep these Podcasts coming! Donate Now With PayPal

Brethren, today’s Short Talk Bulletin Podcast was in all likelihood written in 1930 by MW Bro Carl Claudy of the golden pen, and is brought to us by Bro Darren Marlar, Chaplain of Lodge 102, Rockford IL. Here is discussed the various duties and privileges incumbent upon both visitors and host Lodges in the exercise of that ancient Masonic landmark, the Right Of Visitation.. Enjoy, and Donate now with PayPal to support the Masonic Service Association. Donate Now With PayPal!

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast is from the golden pen of MW Bro Carl Claudy, and is brought to us by Bro Dex Rowe. In it, we find discussion of that symbol found in all well-governed Lodges, and how and why it relates to the Holy Saints John. Enjoy, and donate with PayPal to support the Masonic Service Association and keep these Podcasts coming. Donate Now With PayPal!

Brethren, today’s Short Talk Bulletin Podcast is from the golden pen of MW Bro Carl Claudy, and discusses the importance and meaning of the opening and closing ceremonies in a Lodge of Master Masons. Enjoy, and donate with PayPal to support the MSA’s goals of disaster relief, hospital visitation, and the spreading of Masonic information. Donate Now With PayPal!

Brethren, MW Bro Joseph Fort Newton wrote this Short Talk in 1924, and it is a stirring, patriotic look at this day celebrating the birth of our Republic. Enjoy. Donate Now With PayPal

When MW Bro Carl Claudy wrote the Short Talk Bulletin “9 Questions” in 1938, the response was quite robust in appreciation and requesting more like that one. When that bulletin went out recently as a Short Talk Bulletin Podcast, there was a similar robust response. Therefore, as Bro Claudy did in 1938, the STBPodcast today presents the followup, “9 More Questions”, brought to you again by Bro Colin Briton, Freeport #23, Maine. Enjoy, and donate with PayPal to support the MSA and keep these Podca...

Brethren, today’s Short Talk Bulletin Podcast was written in 1998 by Bro David Goodnow, and is brought to us by VWBro David Koncz, DER 14th, Maine. Here, Bro Goodnow shares his thoughts upon being inducted into the DeMolay Alumni Hall of Fame. If you have ever thought of getting involved in a youth organization, this may just solidify your resolve. Enjoy, and donate! Donate Now With PayPal!

Brethren, today’s Short Talk Bulletin Podcast was written in 2017 by Rev and RW Bro A. Robert Nix, Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge of South Carolina, and is a stirring look at the image Freemasonry shows to the world. Enjoy, and donate with PayPal. Donate Now With PayPal

Brethren, today’s Short Talk Bulletin Podcast was written in 1938 by MW Bro Carl Claudy, and is brought to you by Bro Colin Briton from Freeport #23, Maine. This Short Talk explores 9 Questions that all brothers may wonder about, such as why one doesn’t pass between the East and the Altar in an open Lodge. Enjoy, share the Light with a Brother, or with your Lodge, and donate with PayPal for the good of the order. Donate Now With PayPal

Brethren, today’s Short Talk Bulletin Podcast was written by MW Bro Stewart Miner, PGM of VA, is brought to you by WBro David Koncz of United #8, Brunswick, ME, and is dedicated to all of the Knight Templar brothers, whose rich, Masonic traditions are among those carved so majestically into this 15th century Scottish edifice. Enjoy! Donate Now With PayPal!

Brethren, today the Short Talk Bulletin Podcast is joined by the current Grand Master of Masons in Maine, MW Mark E. Rustin, who wrote and delivered this Short Talk while Grand Secretary. In it, we hear about the different roles and skills men bring to Masonry, and how best to work, and best agree. Enjoy! And donate now with PayPal to support the MSA’s worthy goals. Donate Now With PayPal

Brethren, today’s Short Talk Bulletin Podcast was written in 1996 by Rev Bro Harold J. Sheik, and delivered by WBro David Koncz of United #8, Maine. As we remember the heroes that wrought the world’s deliverance on D day, let us also remember in Whom they put their trust. Enjoy! Donate Now With PayPal!

Brethren, today’s Short Talk Bulletin Podcast is an excerpt from “Beyond The Pillars”, a manual of Masonic instruction, published by the Grand Lodge of Canada in Ontario in 1973, and well worth the listen. Enjoy, and donate with PayPal to support the MSA’s goals of disaster relief, hospital visitation, and the spread of Masonic knowledge and information. Donate Now With PayPal!

Today the Short Talk Bulletin Podcast is joined by RW Bro Tobey Williams, PDD 14th, Maine, who brings us this lesson from 1925, concerning the Fellowcraft degree. Even if one has long since become a Master Mason, this is an excellent reminder of what we have learned. Enjoy, and donate, because every dollar donated directly supports the MSA’s goals of disaster relief (think Nebraska, Florida, Texas, NC…), hospital visitation (think your local Masonic home or the VA), and the spread of Masonic inf...

Brethren, today’s Short Talk Bulletin Podcast was written in 1977 by RW Bro Fordham D. Tabor, and offers a look at this holiday through a traditional and patriotic eye. May we take time today to cherish those who have gone before us. Enjoy, and donate now with PayPal. Donate Now With PayPal!

Brethren, the Short Talk Bulletin Podcast brings you this most excellent exploration of one of the key symbols in the Craft, written in 1928; one that we all may give serious contemplation to in the pursuit of our profession. Enjoy, and donate now with PayPal. Donate Now With PayPal!

Brethren, this Short Talk was written in1980 by WBro Harry Lehrbach, who was struggling with the question of “Why?” with respect to his own Masonic journey. It is well worth the listen, and may shed some Light on your own reasons for continuing to be a Mason. Enjoy, and donate now with PayPal. Donate Now With PayPal!

Brethren, looking towards Armed Services Day this weekend, the Short Talk Bulletin Podcast is joined by MW Bro Simon Laplace, Executive Secretary of the Masonic Service Association of North America, who brings us a Salute to Bro Harry Colmery, a brother who is almost singularly responsible for the institution of the V.A.. Enjoy, and donate now with PayPal! Donate Now With PayPal!

Brethren, today the Short Talk Bulletin Podcast is joined by WBro David Koncz, PM of United #8, Brunswick, Maine, who brings us this most excellent speech from the pen of Ill Bro Aemil Pooler, 33rd, PGC of AASRSJ. Herein is discussed that which we all have to look forward to. Enjoy, and donate now with Paypal. The future depends on it! Donate Now With PayPal!

Today’s Short Talk Bulletin Podcast is from the pen of RW Bro Robert D. Kaplinger, PGJW of Kansas. It is widely held that this Short Talk should be heard by every line officer, Master, and Past Master of every Lodge. Maybe it is time for you (yes you!) to bring it to your Lodge for the purpose of improving everyone’s experience of Leadership. Enjoy! And donate now with PayPal! Donate Now With PayPal!

Brethren, today the Short Talk Bulletin Podcast is joined by RW Bro Peter Cutler, DDGM 14th, Maine, who brings us another gem from the pen of Rev Dr MW Bro Joseph Fort Newton. Here we explore the different applications of this symbol, but especially in the Entered Apprentice degree. Enjoy! And Donate with Paypal if you Cable Tow is long enough. Donate Now With PayPal!

Brethren, the Short Talk Bulletin Podcast is joined by Bro Phil Pearce, of Dallas #182, Georgia, who brings us this most excellent Short Talk, written by MW Bro Joseph Fort Newton. The 47th problem, while being a key part of the Sublime degree, is rarely explained beyond the ritual. Here, we find the connections to Geometry and the Great Architect. Enjoy, and Donate! Donate Now With PayPal!

Brethren, we are fortunate to have had such a prolific and brilliant mind as Carl Claudy’s as one of the early national leaders in the Craft. One of the reasons we are fortunate is because he authored this Short Talk. If ever the question is asked, “What does Masonry mean?”, herein lie answers. Enjoy! And Donate with Paypal, because the recent disaster relief appeal from the Brothers in Nebraska points exactly to what Masonry means. Donate Now With PayPal!