22 APR 2024 · 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 https://www.gettysburgfreemasons.org/friend-to-friend-monument/online - Order your copy of https://www.amazon.com/Better-Angels-Our-Nature-Freemasonry/dp/0817359877 - Follow the https://open.spotify.com/show/4MZdVI9XVfvCNYpIDn9iQq - Subscribe to the https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast/id1557720890 - Visit the https://craftsmenonline.com/ to learn more about our Reading Room, New York Masonic History section, and submit your Blog article - Get our latest announcements and important updates in your inbox with the https://craftsmenonline.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=42c3956d472ae5a2aab6950a3&id=b15e12aef0  - https://gmail.com, 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 https://www.patreon.com/CraftsmenOnlinePodcast, we appreciate your support! Sponsor links: - Learn more about "https://srnmj.us/join-us, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction - Don't forget to use the promo code CRAFTSMEN to receive free shipping with your first order from https://bricksmasons.com/!

15 APR 2024 · 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 https://freemason.org/ - Read the latest edition or browse through past editions of https://californiafreemason.org/, the award winning Masonic magazine from the Grand Lodge of California - Follow the https://open.spotify.com/show/4MZdVI9XVfvCNYpIDn9iQq - Subscribe to the https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast/id1557720890 - Visit the https://craftsmenonline.com/ to learn more about our Reading Room, New York Masonic History section, and submit your Blog article - Get our latest announcements and important updates in your inbox with the https://craftsmenonline.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=42c3956d472ae5a2aab6950a3&id=b15e12aef0 - https://gmail.com! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode. - https://www.patreon.com/CraftsmenOnlinePodcast. Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support! Sponsor links: - Learn more about "https://srnmj.us/join-us, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction - Don't forget to use the promo code CRAFTSMEN to receive free shipping with your first order from https://bricksmasons.com/!

8 APR 2024 · Bro. Jason Short returns to discuss his recent lecture, "The Art of Memory: Mastering Masonic Mnemonics." Join us as we travel back to the Middle Ages to learn when memory and Freemasonry made a connection that has continued throughout time. Show Notes: - Follow the https://open.spotify.com/show/4MZdVI9XVfvCNYpIDn9iQq - Subscribe to the https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast/id1557720890 - Visit the https://craftsmenonline.com/ to learn more about our Reading Room, New York Masonic History section, and submit your Blog article - Get our latest announcements and important updates in your inbox with the https://craftsmenonline.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=42c3956d472ae5a2aab6950a3&id=b15e12aef0%5C - https://gmail.com, WB Michael Arce! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode. - https://www.patreon.com/CraftsmenOnlinePodcast. Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support! Sponsor links: - Learn more about "https://srnmj.us/join-us, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction - Don't forget to use the promo code CRAFTSMEN to receive free shipping with your first order from https://bricksmasons.com/!

1 APR 2024 · Call them artisans, do-ers, a master, skilled and talented; we call them Brother. On this episode, we spotlight WB Spencer Hamann, the maker behind The Uncommon Gavel. Bro. Hamann creates bespoke instruments and unique, collector Masonic gavels from beautiful natural timbers. He is an operative craftsman, whose labor and work embody our Masonic principles and teachings. Show Links: - Visit "https://sahamann.com/uncommon-gavel-home" website - Follow the https://open.spotify.com/show/4MZdVI9XVfvCNYpIDn9iQq - Subscribe to the https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast/id1557720890 - https://gmail.com! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode. - https://www.patreon.com/CraftsmenOnlinePodcast Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support! Sponsor links: - Learn more about "https://srnmj.us/join-us, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction - Don't forget to use the promo code CRAFTSMEN to receive free shipping with your first order from https://bricksmasons.com/!

25 MAR 2024 · Craftsmen Online was established to serve as a source of additional Light in Freemasonry for Brothers around the world. Co-founded by RW Steven Adam Rubin and WB Michael Arce during the early days of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, our goal is to produce Masonic content that focus on Education, History, Leadership, and the Membership Experience. In this episode, we celebrate the 4th anniversary of Craftsmen Online with a look back on the early days and forward into many years to come! Show Notes: - Follow the https://open.spotify.com/show/4MZdVI9XVfvCNYpIDn9iQq - Subscribe to the https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast/id1557720890 - Visit https://craftsmenonline.com/ to learn more about our Reading Room, New York Masonic History section, and submit your Blog article - https://gmail.com, WB Michael Arce! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode. - https://www.patreon.com/CraftsmenOnlinePodcast. Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support!

18 MAR 2024 · On this episode... hear the Craftsmen Online Reading Room panel (RW Bill Edwards and VW Michael LaRocco featuring RW Cliff Jacobs and Bro. Jason Short) discuss Mackey's Symbolism Of Freemasonry. Chapter 31, "The Lost Word." This program orginally took place on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 on Zoom Meetings. The Craftsmen Online Reading Room, is a Masonic Reading Group presented in a non-tiled format. These meetings focus on a reading selection from a Masonic book, discussed by a panel of Brothers during a secure Zoom Meeting. Our programs are free, open to all Masons in good standing, and those with an interest in the Ancient and Gentle Craft of Freemasonry. The Reading Room will open on Tuesday, April 30th, 2024, at 7 pm (ET). Our reading selection is from Manly P. Hall’s “Secret Teachings of All Ages.” We will be focusing on “Freemasonic Symbolism.” Click on the link below to download your FREE copy of this material and add the Zoom Meeting to your calendar. Show Notes: - http://gmail.com/, WB Michael Arce! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode. - https://www.patreon.com/CraftsmenOnlinePodcast. Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support! - https://craftsmenonline.com/reading-room/. Download the free reading materials and save the date on your calendar! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast--4822031/support.

11 MAR 2024 · The Knights Templar and Freemasonry are two organizations that have been shrouded in mystery and speculation for centuries. While there is no direct historical evidence to link the two groups, there are some similarities between them. RW Kurt Morauer, Sr. is my guest this week as we explore the historic Knights Templar and the lore of Templars in Freemasonry. Show Notes: - https://knightstemplar.org/ - Read more about RW Kurt Morauer, Sr. work on https://www.gainesville.com/story/news/local/2014/03/01/masons-pay-tribute-to-those-buried-at-historic-evergreen/31861531007/ event in Gainesville, Florida - https://open.spotify.com/show/4MZdVI9XVfvCNYpIDn9iQq - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast/id1557720890 - http://mailto:craftsmenonlinepodcast@gmail.com/, WB Michael Arce! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode. - https://www.patreon.com/CraftsmenOnlinePodcast. Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support!

7 MAR 2024 · Daily Masonic Progress is a new podcast from Craftsmen Online. Join RW Darren Allatt, every Thursday, as he tackles a different aspect of masonic development. He'll share insights, explore historical and philosophical concepts, and offer knowledge that you can implement right away. A little about our new host: RW Allatt is the Past Grand Junior Warden of United Grand Lodge of New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory. His is also Past Master of Leichhardt Lodge No. 133. Since May of 2023, his Daily Masonic Progress blog has captivated Brothers through the topics he covers and insight shared across all facets of Freemasonry. The Daily Masonic Progress Podcast is here to guide you on your path to integrating Masonic values in your everyday life! Show Notes: - Follow the https://open.spotify.com/show/3qt3JU7ztBwR2c0Iq3GLWw?si=a154eabb17d2461c - Subscribe to the https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-masonic-progress-podcast/id1734137311 - Read and subscribe to https://brotherallatt.substack.com/

7 MAR 2024 · Craftsmen Online is launching a new podcast: The Daily Masonic Progress Podcast with Darren Allatt. Each weekly episode will tackle a different aspect of masonic development. We'll share insights, explore historical and philosophical concepts, and offer knowledge that you can implement right away. On this episode, we sit down with Bro. Darren to learn more about his Masonic influences and what we can expect every Thursday morning on the Daily Masonic Progress Podcast! Show Notes: - Follow the https://open.spotify.com/show/3qt3JU7ztBwR2c0Iq3GLWw?si=a154eabb17d2461c - Subscribe to the https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-masonic-progress-podcast/id1734137311 - Read and subscribe to https://brotherallatt.substack.com/ - Follow the https://open.spotify.com/show/4MZdVI9XVfvCNYpIDn9iQq - Subscribe to the https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast/id1557720890 - https://gmail.com WB Michael Arce! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode. - https://www.patreon.com/CraftsmenOnlinePodcast. Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support!

4 MAR 2024 · WB Lee Katz is my guest as we discuss the phenomenon of one-day Masonic degrees. These events confer all three degrees of Freemasonry on candidates in a single day. This is a significant departure from the traditional method of receiving the first three degrees of Freemasonry, which can take several months or even years. Bro. Lee shares his experience as an "all in a day" Mason and insight on the pros and cons of this practice. Show Links: - https://gmail.com. Yes, we love hearing your feedback and ideas for future show topics! - https://open.spotify.com/show/4MZdVI9XVfvCNYpIDn9iQq and https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast/id1557720890 - https://www.patreon.com/CraftsmenOnlinePodcast Whether it's a one time donation or you sign up to become a Craftsmen Online subscriber on Patreon - THANK YOU for support our podcast and mission to Spread Masonic Light!

17 MAY 2023 · Bro. Jason Short returns to provide insight on his lecture “An Exploration of Words and Widows,” a deeper examination of the biblical connections in the First Degree of Masonry. He shares how these keystones provide more than a rite of passage; they are steps that lead to self-improvement. Show Links.... Download your copy of "An Exploration of Words and Widows" by Bro. Jason Short from Craftsmen Online, here... https://craftsmenonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/An-Exploration-of-Words-and-Widows-Bro-Jason-W-Short.pdf