For those coming to the show tonight, below is a brief description of the toasts to be proposed. The format for each of the toasts will be the same. Although there are many other ways to do Toasts in various rituals, please follow the pattern given below for each toast this evening. The wine in […]
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Michael T. Anderson, Deputy GM of The PH GL of Texas
On this Pearl Harbor Sunday join us in some in depth understanding of the meaning of Freemasonry as Masonic Central interviews RW Michael T. Anderson, Deputy Grand Master of The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Texas. We will discuss the special meaning of Masonry to him and what he believes it should be […]
Continue readingPhilippa Faulks
In this episode, recorded on November 30, 2008, Dean and Greg are joined by Philippa Faulks nee Lee. Philippa, or Pip as we came to know her, talked about her research and work on the book on the Masonic Magician Count Cagliostro. Pip along with Robert L. D. Cooper, is the the authors of “The […]
Continue readingChris Hodapp on Masonic Central
In this episode, originally recorded on November 23, 2008, Greg and Dean are joined by the esteemed Masonic author, Chris Hodapp. The author of many books on Freemasonry, most notably Freemasons For Dummies and Solomon’s Builders, Chris Hodapp is one the strongest voices for American Freemasonry today. Chris joined us on Masonic Central to talk […]
Continue readingTimothy Hogan: Alchemical Keys to Masonic Ritual
Join Greg and Dean in this episode of the Masonic Central podcast, originally recorded on November 16, 2008, as the talk with to Brother Timothy Hogan about his book The Alchemical Keys To Masonic Ritual. It was an enlightening conversation on alchemy, ritual, and the “secrets” of Freemasonry. In His work, Timothy has found several […]
Continue readingW.Bro. S. Brent Morris – on Masonic Central
W. Br. S. Brent Morris – Sunday, November 9, 2008 Editor of “The Scottish Rite Journal” and the author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Freemasonry. S. Brent Morris, joined the Masonic Central podcast where he discussed the importance of the Scottish Rite in the 21st Century, the differences/similarities between the Scottish Rite and the […]
Continue readingRobert Davis 33°, GC, Secretary of the Guthrie Oklahoma Scottish Rite
Join us in this episode as we meet and talk with Robert Davis 33°. Together in this episode, Greg and Dean go deep with Br. Davis on his intimate family connections with Freemasonry, the Guthrie Scottish Rite, and the future of Freemasonry in Oklahoma and the rest of the nation. Br. Robert is the author […]
Continue readingRight Worshipful Thomas W. Jackson on Masonic Central
Join us on this episode, originally recorded on Sunday, October 26, 2008, as the engage with Ill. Thomas W. Jackson, 33°, the past Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania and the Honorary President of the World Conference of Freemasons. In this episode, we dig deep into the quality and quantity of fraternal membership, masonic charity, […]
Continue readingJessica L. Harland-Jacobs author of Builders of Empire
How influential was Freemasonry to the growing British Empire of the 18th Century? In this podcast we delve into the subject matter with Professor Jessica Harlan-Jacobs who is the author of Builders of Empire: Freemasons and British Imperialism, 1717-1927. This book, while not an exotic expose of the mysterious secrets of the ancient fraternity, it […]
Continue readingStephen Dafoe
In this episode of Masonic Central, originally recorded on October 12, 2008, Greg and Dean are joined by the esteemed author and historian Stephen Dafoe. We dig into all things Templar delving into their historic past and their meaningful significance to Freemasonry today. It was a great discussion and one sure to illuminate the wide […]
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