Who’s ready for a Masonic road trip this summer? In this episode, we’ll be visiting the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum and Library and the Livingston Library of the Grand Lodge of New York. Our journey begins in Lexington, Mass at the Scottish Rite Museum and Library, where Hillary Stelling, Director of Collections and Exhibitions gives us a virtual tour of the popular Masonic Hall of Fame exhibition. Then, we head down to Manhattan and visit the Grand Lodge of New York with VW Michael LaRocco, Executive Director of the Livingston Library.Show Notes:Visit the Scottish Rite Northern Masonic Jurisdiction Museum & Library onlineVisit the Livingston Library onlineFollow the Craftsmen Online Podcast on SpotifySubscribe 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, RW 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.

"Everyday Leaders" is a radio talk show hosted by RW Jim MacDuff on Rochester Free Radio. Bro. Jim talks to people who are leading from wherever they are – from the board room to the janitor’s closet; he finds and talks to these everyday leaders. On this episode, WB Michael Arce was the guest on a conversation that focused on leadership principles from John Maxwell, to the 15 Laws of Growth, to Bro. Arce's belief that not only does Freemasonry make good men better — it also makes them better leaders.Show Notes:Listen to "Everyday Leaders" on Rochester Free RadioFollow 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 see our Lafayette Bicentennial Events Calendar!Get our latest announcements and important updates in your inbox with the Craftsmen Online Newsletter Email the host, RW 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.

Freemasonry, an ancient brotherhood steeped in symbolism and tradition, has a fundamental requirement for membership: a belief in the immortality of the soul. This concept lies at the heart of Masonic philosophy, but why? Bro. Angel Millar, author and editor of the Fraternal Review from the California Lodge of Research, joins me as we ask what does it mean for a Freemason to affirm the immortality of the soul, and how does this belief shape their journey within the fraternity?Show Notes:Visit Angel Millar onlineFollow 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, RW 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Gettysburg National Battlefield "Friend to Friend" Memorial was dedicated in 1993 by the GL of Pennsylvania. It commemorates the famous encounter between General L.A. Armistead (CSA) and Captain Henry Bingham (USA) during Pickett's Charge on the last day of the battle. Bro. David de Hosson takes us inside his visit and the story of how, even during the darkest hours, the Light of Masonry prevails and the ties of Brotherhood still unite us.Show Notes:Visit the Gettysburg National Battlefield "Friend to Friend" Memorial onlineOrder your copy of MWB Michael Halleran's "Better Angels of Our Nature" on AmazonFollow 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 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 Jurisdiction- 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.

California may be known for sunshine, surfing, and celebrities but the Golden State has a very dark history. Bro. Adam Kendall, a California-based historian and Freemason, guides us through the rise of Freemasonry during the Gold Rush; the powerful figures that followed, and the whispers of violence that haunt its legacy.Show Notes:Learn more about Freemasonry in California by visiting the Grand Lodge of California websiteRead the latest edition or browse through past editions of California Freemason, the award winning Masonic magazine from the Grand Lodge of CaliforniaFollow 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 articleGet 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:- Learn more about "Thursday Night at the Rite" and the Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction- 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.