http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/19162 en-us This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License - Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/ Society & Culture This Podcast was created using www.talkshoe.com 720 http://www.talkshoe.com/custom/images/icons/TC-19162-MainIcon.jpg http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/19162 100 100 Masonic Central Masonic Central This Podcast was created using www.talkshoe.com Masonic Central masoniccentral@gmail.com clean masonic, freemason, mason, freemasonry http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-158189.mp3 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 21:07:39 -0800 masoniccentral@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-158189.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-158189.mp3 Join on Masonic Central as we talk to Brother Timothy Hogan about his book "Alchemical Keys to Masonic Ritual". Its sure to be an enlightening conversation on Alchemy, Ritual, and the "secrets" of Freemasonry as we explore the connections between alchemy, gnosticism and Freemasonry. Society & Culture Masonic Central Timothy Hogan- Author -Alchemical Keys to Masonic Ritual Join on Masonic Central as we talk to Brother Timothy Hogan about his book "Alchemical Keys to Masonic Ritual". Its sure to be an enlightening conversation on Alchemy, Ritual, and the "secrets" of Freemasonry as we explore the connections between alchemy, gnosticism and Freemasonry. 1:04:34 clean masonic, freemason, mason, freemasonry http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-158187.mp3 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 21:07:30 -0800 masoniccentral@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-158187.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-158187.mp3 W.Bro. S.BRENT MORRIS 33rd Grand Cross, who is the Managing Editor of "The Scottish Rite Journal" and the author of the book "Complete Idiotâ??s Guide to Freemasonry". Our program will discuss the importance of the Scottish Rite for in the 21st Century. The differences/similarities between the Scottish Rite and the York Rite. American Masonry today and any thoughts on how to proceed from here. Also, to spend some time and look at the development of the Scottish Rite Journal from its former incarnation as the the "New Age" magazine. Society & Culture Masonic Central W.Bro. S.BRENT MORRIS 33rd Grand Cross W.Bro. S.BRENT MORRIS 33rd Grand Cross, who is the Managing Editor of "The Scottish Rite Journal" and the author of the book "Complete Idiotâ??s Guide to Freemasonry". Our program will discuss the importance of the Scottish Rite for in the 21st Century. The differences/similarities between the Scottish Rite and the York Rite. American Masonry today and any thoughts on how to proceed from here. Also, to spend some time and look at the development of the Scottish Rite Journal from its former incarnation as the the "New Age" magazine. 1:11:40 clean masonic, freemason, mason, freemasonry http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-158186.mp3 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 21:05:44 -0800 masoniccentral@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-158186.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-158186.mp3 Discussion on the role of the "mature masculine" and Freemasonry, the Guthrie college of the Consistory study program, and thoughts to the recent Chair co-sponsored by Oklahoma Freemasonry. Br. Robert is also the author of Understanding Manhood in America. Society & Culture Masonic Central Robert Davis 33rd and Secretary of the Guthrie Oklahoma Scottish Rite Discussion on the role of the "mature masculine" and Freemasonry, the Guthrie college of the Consistory study program, and thoughts to the recent Chair co-sponsored by Oklahoma Freemasonry. Br. Robert is also the author of Understanding Manhood in America. 1:15:00 clean masonic, freemason, mason, freemasonry http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-151951.mp3 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 21:05:46 -0700 masoniccentral@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-151951.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-151951.mp3 This Sunday on Masonic Central we have the rare opportunity to speak with one of the most prominent champions of modern Masonry. As Masonic resumes go, Br. Jacksonâ??s takes 4 pages to catalog his list of achievements, and I assure you it is not a list of lofty titles and dues cards. Presently, he is the Secretary of the World Conference of Grand Masters and the former Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, and those titles pale in comparison with is insight into Freemasonry today. This shows focus will be on world Freemasonry in general and North American Freemasonry in particular. Society & Culture Masonic Central R.: W.: Tom Jackson This Sunday on Masonic Central we have the rare opportunity to speak with one of the most prominent champions of modern Masonry. As Masonic resumes go, Br. Jacksonâ??s takes 4 pages to catalog his list of achievements, and I assure you it is not a list of lofty titles and dues cards. Presently, he is the Secretary of the World Conference of Grand Masters and the former Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, and those titles pale in comparison with is insight into Freemasonry today. This shows focus will be on world Freemasonry in general and North American Freemasonry in particular. 1:12:07 clean masonic, freemason, mason, freemasonry http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-137883.mp3 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 21:05:48 -0700 masoniccentral@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-137883.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-137883.mp3 This Sunday, we are in for a special treat as we delve into Freemasonry and academia when we talk to Professor Jessica Harlan-Jacobs who is the author of â??Builders of Empire: Freemasons and British Imperialism, 1717-1927â??. This book, while not an exotic expose of the mysterious secrets of the ancient fraternity, it is a well paced analysis about the most formative period of growth in Freemasonry. Some of the area of the discussion will include the world of British Colonialism in which Freemasonry grew and what that meant for both the Empire and to Freemasonry. Also we will examine the function of Freemasonry in academia today. This will be a an exciting dialog and a special treat to have one of the newest voices in American study of Freemasonry in the University today. Do you want to listen live? Join us and be a part of our live in-virtual-studio audience by logging in at talkshoe at 6PM PST / 9PM EST during the show and join in on the show! We can your questions live during the call for our guest. Or, listen to or download the show from our website MasonicCentral.com. Society & Culture Masonic Central Episode 14 - Jessica Harland-Jacobs This Sunday, we are in for a special treat as we delve into Freemasonry and academia when we talk to Professor Jessica Harlan-Jacobs who is the author of â??Builders of Empire: Freemasons and British Imperialism, 1717-1927â??. This book, while not an exotic expose of the mysterious secrets of the ancient fraternity, it is a well paced analysis about the most formative period of growth in Freemasonry. Some of the area of the discussion will include the world of British Colonialism in which Freemasonry grew and what that meant for both the Empire and to Freemasonry. Also we will examine the function of Freemasonry in academia today. This will be a an exciting dialog and a special treat to have one of the newest voices in American study of Freemasonry in the University today. Do you want to listen live? Join us and be a part of our live in-virtual-studio audience by logging in at talkshoe at 6PM PST / 9PM EST during the show and join in on the show! We can your questions live during the call for our guest. Or, listen to or download the show from our website MasonicCentral.com. 1:05:40 clean masonic, freemason, mason, freemasonry http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-137881.mp3 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:06:17 -0700 masoniccentral@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-137881.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-137881.mp3 This coming Sunday we have the opportunity to have a conversation with author, historian,and brother Stephen Dafoe. Br. Stephen is the prolific author of several Masonic and Templar books, who is now crossing into the world of Graphic Novels with his new project Outremer due out November first. Join us as we talk all things Templar and delve into their past and their signifigance to Freemasonry today. and, who knows, maybe we'll get down to the real meaning of Bamophet! Society & Culture Masonic Central Episode 13 - Stephen Dafoe This coming Sunday we have the opportunity to have a conversation with author, historian,and brother Stephen Dafoe. Br. Stephen is the prolific author of several Masonic and Templar books, who is now crossing into the world of Graphic Novels with his new project Outremer due out November first. Join us as we talk all things Templar and delve into their past and their signifigance to Freemasonry today. and, who knows, maybe we'll get down to the real meaning of Bamophet! 1:14:02 clean masonic, freemason, mason, freemasonry http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-152818.mp3 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 21:05:08 -0700 masoniccentral@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-152818.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-152818.mp3 What type of tools do you need to run your Lodge at maximum efficiency? Are there tools to better administer committees, and communication to members? How can we link the membership back into the lodge? This week on Masonic Central we want to look at the various types of tools available on line for for use in the administration and communication in the lodge environment. Listen in on the live show and put in your ¢.02 on what has worked for you and your lodge. The technology is out there and we want to make some sense of it to make it easier for you to use. Join us this Sunday at 6PM PST / 9PM EST on Masonic Central as our brother Tim Bryce steps in as a guest host on our famous table talk open forum to tackle the subject of the different types of technology available today. Society & Culture Masonic Central EPISODE 12 - Table "Tech" Talk What type of tools do you need to run your Lodge at maximum efficiency? Are there tools to better administer committees, and communication to members? How can we link the membership back into the lodge? This week on Masonic Central we want to look at the various types of tools available on line for for use in the administration and communication in the lodge environment. Listen in on the live show and put in your ¢.02 on what has worked for you and your lodge. The technology is out there and we want to make some sense of it to make it easier for you to use. Join us this Sunday at 6PM PST / 9PM EST on Masonic Central as our brother Tim Bryce steps in as a guest host on our famous table talk open forum to tackle the subject of the different types of technology available today. 1:15:28 clean masonic, freemason, mason, freemasonry http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-147530.mp3 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 21:05:06 -0700 masoniccentral@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-147530.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-147530.mp3 We will be discussing: Masonry in Cuba, The Philalathes Society, The present state of Masonic Research in general and The brotherhood of the blue forget me not. Society & Culture Masonic Central Episode 11 - Nelson King We will be discussing: Masonry in Cuba, The Philalathes Society, The present state of Masonic Research in general and The brotherhood of the blue forget me not. 1:04:07 clean masonic, freemason, mason, freemasonry http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-137880.mp3 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 21:04:52 -0700 masoniccentral@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-137880.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-137880.mp3 Join us in a discussion about the fraternity as it has appeared in three movies: The Man Who Would Be King, National Treasure, and Rosewood. each are unique films that have added a fascinating component to Masonry in recent years. Society & Culture Masonic Central EPISODE 10 Masonic Central Table Talk about Freemasonry in the Movies. Join us in a discussion about the fraternity as it has appeared in three movies: The Man Who Would Be King, National Treasure, and Rosewood. each are unique films that have added a fascinating component to Masonry in recent years. 1:05:09 clean masonic, freemason, mason, freemasonry http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-137878.mp3 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 21:03:34 -0700 masoniccentral@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-137878.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-137878.mp3 Join us Sunday, September 7th on Masonic Central as we talk with Adam Kendall who is the Curator of Collections for the Henry Wilson Coil Library & Museum of Freemasonry for the Grand Lodge of F. & A.M. of California. Some of the topics in the discussion will be: Programs of California Grand Lodge The now past Freemasonry and Women Symposium The Henry Wilson Coil Library and museum Who was H.W. Coil? Why a library? How California is entering the 21st century. Symbolism in Masonry-its importance (or unimportance)? Ideas on how to help foster Masonic education in lodges? The Masonic Society One-Day Classes and their merits (or demerits). And some ideas about the future of Masonry. Adam is a very knowledgeable Freemason and with a definitive â??leftâ?? coast perspective coming from one of the larger Grand Lodge jurisdictions. Itâ??s going to be a great program and one not to be missed! Society & Culture Masonic Central EPISODE 9 - Masonic Central with Adam Kendall - H.W. Coil Library GLCali. Join us Sunday, September 7th on Masonic Central as we talk with Adam Kendall who is the Curator of Collections for the Henry Wilson Coil Library & Museum of Freemasonry for the Grand Lodge of F. & A.M. of California. Some of the topics in the discussion will be: Programs of California Grand Lodge The now past Freemasonry and Women Symposium The Henry Wilson Coil Library and museum Who was H.W. Coil? Why a library? How California is entering the 21st century. Symbolism in Masonry-its importance (or unimportance)? Ideas on how to help foster Masonic education in lodges? The Masonic Society One-Day Classes and their merits (or demerits). And some ideas about the future of Masonry. Adam is a very knowledgeable Freemason and with a definitive â??leftâ?? coast perspective coming from one of the larger Grand Lodge jurisdictions. Itâ??s going to be a great program and one not to be missed! 1:14:54 clean masonic, freemason, mason, freemasonry http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-137875.mp3 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 21:09:27 -0700 masoniccentral@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-137875.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-137875.mp3 We talk with Paul Bessel and Jerry Samet. Paul is a prolific author and web publisher of the Masonic website www.bessel.org as well as of many papers, and books, and Br. Jerry is a Past Grand Master of Washington D.C. We look forward to talking about some of the specific topics of masonry today, including past (and present) segregation in Freemasonry and their work in integration and broadening recognition of Prince Hall, the success (or failure) of the of modern Grand Master Classes , infamously known as â??One Day Classesâ??, and some discussion on how to make Masonry interesting and more enjoyable to modern membership if it is to survive. Itâ??s going to be a great program and one not to be missed! Society & Culture Masonic Central EPISODE 8 - Masonic Central with Brothers Paul Bessel and Jerry Samet We talk with Paul Bessel and Jerry Samet. Paul is a prolific author and web publisher of the Masonic website www.bessel.org as well as of many papers, and books, and Br. Jerry is a Past Grand Master of Washington D.C. We look forward to talking about some of the specific topics of masonry today, including past (and present) segregation in Freemasonry and their work in integration and broadening recognition of Prince Hall, the success (or failure) of the of modern Grand Master Classes , infamously known as â??One Day Classesâ??, and some discussion on how to make Masonry interesting and more enjoyable to modern membership if it is to survive. Itâ??s going to be a great program and one not to be missed! 1:10:03 clean masonic, freemason, mason, freemasonry http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-130230.mp3 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 21:08:43 -0700 masoniccentral@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-130230.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-130230.mp3 Join us on Masonic Central as we talk to the about.com alternative religion guide Jennifer Emick when we look at and discuss aspects of alternative religion on the net, the about.com site and her work on it and why it exists. some related topics include comparative religion, Hermetics, Gnosticism, and how they relate to Freemasonry (and if so then why). Jennifer's blog and work can be found at: http://altreligion.about.com/ We look forward to seeing you there. Society & Culture Masonic Central EPISODE7 - Masonic Central with Jennifer Emick Join us on Masonic Central as we talk to the about.com alternative religion guide Jennifer Emick when we look at and discuss aspects of alternative religion on the net, the about.com site and her work on it and why it exists. some related topics include comparative religion, Hermetics, Gnosticism, and how they relate to Freemasonry (and if so then why). Jennifer's blog and work can be found at: http://altreligion.about.com/ We look forward to seeing you there. 1:06:56 clean masonic, freemason, mason, freemasonry http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-130228.mp3 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:06:36 -0700 masoniccentral@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-130228.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-130228.mp3 An open forum discussion on all things Masonic. Our usual cadre of hosts will be on as well as our usual callers, but its a moment where weâ??d like to invite you to participate by calling in and asking us a question, letting us know what you think, or just take a few minutes to tell us what you think about Freemasonry. Society & Culture Masonic Central EPISODE6 - Masonic Central features Table Talk An open forum discussion on all things Masonic. Our usual cadre of hosts will be on as well as our usual callers, but its a moment where weâ??d like to invite you to participate by calling in and asking us a question, letting us know what you think, or just take a few minutes to tell us what you think about Freemasonry. 1:06:47 clean masonic, freemason, mason, freemasonry http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-131693.mp3 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 21:04:09 -0700 masoniccentral@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-131693.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-131693.mp3 Dr. Patrick Swift - "One Mountain, Many Paths" Join us this Sunday at 9PM EST/6PM PST for an interview with author and Freemason Patrick Swift. Patrick is the author of "One Mountain, Many Paths" which is billed as "A spiritual companion or gift for family and friends, One Mountain, Many Paths is filled with uplifting quotes from the sacred texts of all of the great religious traditions..." Dr. Patrick Swift is a member of George Washington Lodge 285 in New York, NY & Highland Park Lodge 1150 Dallas, TX. He holds a faculty appointment at NYU Medical Center where he works as a psychologist. Prior to his career in healthcare, Patrick studied to become a Jesuit priest and completed the Ignatian 30-day silent retreat. He has studied Eastern Philosophy and meditation as well as completed a pilgrimage to India on a 75-day trip around the world. A witness to the World Trade Center attacks on 9/11 who cared for some of the victims, Patrick is a passionate advocate for interfaith dialogue and religious tolerance. It stands to be an interesting Conversation. www.onemountainmanypaths.com Society & Culture Masonic Central EPISODE 5-Masonic Central - Dr. Patrick Swift - "One Mountain, Many Paths" Dr. Patrick Swift - "One Mountain, Many Paths" Join us this Sunday at 9PM EST/6PM PST for an interview with author and Freemason Patrick Swift. Patrick is the author of "One Mountain, Many Paths" which is billed as "A spiritual companion or gift for family and friends, One Mountain, Many Paths is filled with uplifting quotes from the sacred texts of all of the great religious traditions..." Dr. Patrick Swift is a member of George Washington Lodge 285 in New York, NY & Highland Park Lodge 1150 Dallas, TX. He holds a faculty appointment at NYU Medical Center where he works as a psychologist. Prior to his career in healthcare, Patrick studied to become a Jesuit priest and completed the Ignatian 30-day silent retreat. He has studied Eastern Philosophy and meditation as well as completed a pilgrimage to India on a 75-day trip around the world. A witness to the World Trade Center attacks on 9/11 who cared for some of the victims, Patrick is a passionate advocate for interfaith dialogue and religious tolerance. It stands to be an interesting Conversation. www.onemountainmanypaths.com 1:08:28 clean masonic, freemason, mason, freemasonry http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-125163.mp3 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 21:06:50 -0700 masoniccentral@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-125163.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-125163.mp3 Society & Culture Masonic Central EPISODE4 - Interview with Tom Accousti 1:04:08 clean masonic, freemason, mason, freemasonry http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-125161.mp3 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 12:03:16 -0700 masoniccentral@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-125161.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-125161.mp3 This call is at a special time of 12 PM EST/9am PST on Sunday! Society & Culture Masonic Central EPISODE3 - Interview with John Ratcliff This call is at a special time of 12 PM EST/9am PST on Sunday! 1:07:08 clean masonic, freemason, mason, freemasonry http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-121594.mp3 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 21:01:51 -0700 masoniccentral@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-121594.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-121594.mp3 This will be our second episode. Our guest speaker with be Tim Bryce. Society & Culture Masonic Central EPISODE #2 - Masonic Central- Guest Speaker Tim Bryce This will be our second episode. Our guest speaker with be Tim Bryce. 1:06:16 clean masonic, freemason, mason, freemasonry http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-121422.mp3 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 21:28:19 -0700 masoniccentral@gmail.com http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-121422.mp3 http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-19162/TS-121422.mp3 Prince Hall Masonry and Modern Freemasonry with Br. Fred Milliken from Texas PHA. Society & Culture Masonic Central EPISODE1 - Masonic Central Prince Hall Masonry and Modern Freemasonry with Br. Fred Milliken from Texas PHA. 51:24 clean masonic, freemason, mason, freemasonry