Freemasonry Down Under | The Lost Interview
The Winding Stairs Freemasonry Podcast | Masonic Education by a Freemason for Freemasons
Release Date: 08/28/2019
Politics and Religion in Freemasonry with The Traveling Brothers
The Winding Stairs Freemasonry Podcast | Masonic Education by a Freemason for Freemasons
Politics and Religion are a prohibited topic inside a Masonic Lodge during their meetings. But why? It is no mystery that the topics of Politics and Religion can be incendiary and cause a lot of conflict among people. But how come a society that professes to be able to keep their passions within due bounds restrain from some of the topics that could best test that self-control? In this episode of The Winding Stairs Freemasonry Podcast, I am joined by three Brothers of varied religious and political views to discuss this very puzzling feature of Freemasonry. Connect with us! Web-...
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Inconsistency in Freemasonry | Does it help or hinder?
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How can we maintain consistency in Freemasonry? inconsistency in Freemasonry is a major problem when it interferes with the onboarding of new candidates, when it provides an inconsistent experience for its members, and when it gives outsiders a negative impression of our organization. In this episode of The Winding Stairs, we discuss Inconsistency in Freemasonry. I sit down with Bro. Andrew Rizzitello to discuss what aspect of Freemasonry need more consistency and which aspects can present benefits by being "inconsistent" or unique. Bro. Rizzitello is Past Master (2021) and current...
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Masonic Membership Decline
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What’s behind this Masonic Membership Decline and what can we do about it? Fraternal orders and non-profit organizations have seen a steady decline in membership and participation over the last few decades. If you are familiar with Freemasonry, you will agree that what it teaches men is desperately needed in today’s society. In this episode of The Winding Stairs, Bro. Tom McGuire (Founder of FossilBluff) and I sit down for a conversation where we explore the many reasons why our organization continues to face declining numbers and we provide some practical solutions to help us...
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Building Awareness about Freemasonry- AJAR 1
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Masonic Membership has been in decline over the past half century and finding the reasons and formulating solutions for that decline becomes an ever-increasing priority in our circles. In this series (Ep.1/4), we will discuss 4 aspects of the Masonic experience that could use some intentional improvement to make sure that more good men are given the tools of Freemasonry to make themselves better men. Connect with us! Web- [https://TheWindingStairs.com/](https://TheWindingStairs.com/ "") TikTok- [https://www.tiktok.com/@thewindingstairs](https://www.tiktok.com/@thewindingstairs...
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Lodge Visitation | Masonic Credentials, Recognition, and Technology
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Lodge visitation is one of the greatest perks you have as a Freemason. As a Master Mason, you are entitled to visit other Masonic Lodges around the world. That means, that despite not knowing anyone in another country, you can go to a Lodge and instantly connect with a group of Brothers who will treat you like family. In this episode of The Winding Stairs, I have a conversation with Michael Radigan and Jeremy Barnes, the developers of the Mobile App called Amity. This app serves as your dues card, travel patent, lodge finder, etc. It is a great hub for Brothers to connect during their...
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Don't be a CircumPunk | Masonic Self Control
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I believe that Freemasonry has benefited greatly from the connectivity that the Internet has provided. Today, curious people from around the globe, who once only heard sporadically about this organization, can do a little research and even find a Lodge nearby for them to approach. However, the connectivity of the internet hasn’t only brought positive things to the fraternity, it has also served as a fertile ground for a mischievous creature I like to call… The CircumPunk. You may have heard of the circumpunct before, that symbol of the point within a circle, which alludes to our ability to...
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Widows Mijo | Conspiracy Theories, Freemasonry, and TikTok Part 2
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Interview with Widows Mijo | Conspiracy Theories, Freemasonry and TikTok
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This is a conversation with one of the most exciting TikTok creators who talk about Freemasonry on that platform. He has taken the task of combating some of the nonsense that people try to say about Freemasonry on social media. He comes with evidence and the proof necessary to put an end to these crazy conspiracies. Join us as we have a conversation with Bro. Widows Mijo. Please show your support to this episode's sponsor Fossil Bluff who was so generous to extend a special promotion exclusively to our listeners. Visit Connect with Widows Mijo: https://www.tiktok.com/@widowsmijo...
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Masonic cave degree tennessee 2022 | Masonic Traveling
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The cave degree in tennessee is a Master Mason Degree performed inside a natural cave in the mountains of Tennessee. Brothers from all over the country (and other countries) travel to Kingston Tennessee every year to take part in this memorable Masonic Degree. After hearing about the Cave Degree in Tennessee for many years, I finally decided to go and joined a group of Brothers from my jurisdiction to make this amazing Masonic pilgrimage to the Cave. Connect with us! Web- https://TheWindingStairs.com/ TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@thewindingstairs YouTube-...
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Investigation Committee in Freemasonry | Guarding the West Gate
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What's the role of the investigation committee in Freemasonry? How is the Masonic investigation committee formed and what do they do to protect the Lodge and the Craft? In this episode of The Winding Stairs, we discuss the dos and don'ts of participating in making sure the candidate is a good fit for our organization. We discuss some of the mistakes Lodge's make when investigating a potential candidate. Connect with us! Web- https://TheWindingStairs.com/ TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@thewindingstairs YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/thewindingstairs Instagram-...
info_outlineFreemasonry Down Under | The Uniqueness of Australian Masonry
Freemasonry down under may be slightly different than what you may think. The structure of the organization is very interesting in a way that allows for the ritual to be separate from the administrative side of Masonry. For example, Victoria Freemasons have a CEO who handles the business side of the organization. Interestingly enough, in 2016 this male-only organization was led by a woman.
In this episode of The Winding Stairs, I share with you an interview that I had thought I had lost forever. After almost having to hire a cyber forensics team and after many hours of editing, I was able to restore this conversation about how Freemasonry is practiced in Australia. I hope you enjoy this insight.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Leadership in Masonry
- In 2016, Victoria Freemasons had a female CEO
- How can leadership be used to help Freemasonry
- What is the Blue Lounge Social Club?
- Brought to Light Masonic Podcast
- The Gentlemen’s Brotherhood Podast
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