Further Light Podcast: Recent Episodes
C Luedke
We are exploring Masonic Education and the fraternity at large through short, thought- provoking episodes posted weekly. There is content for everyone from the seasoned Past Master to those simply curious about the craft.
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Today we look at the larger overview of how Religion and Freemasonry interact.
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Much of this information is based on the book: John Dickie-The Craft
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Much of this information is based on the book: John Dickie-The Craft
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As we enter the holiday season let up again jump into the topic of the Holy Sis John.
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Today we look at the jewels presented to all Masons on their journey through the lessons of the Craft.
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Today we dive back into the idea of Masonic Education
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Today we add a practical layer to the question of how to use the working tools to improve our lives.
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Many of you know the tools but the question is how, in practice, do we use them to improve our lives.
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Today we are looking at a lesser known working tool, Chalk, Charcoal and Clay.
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Today we revisit a discussion on Ego, one of our more popular episodes
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Today we look at another uncommon tool, the Skerrit
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Today we examine a tool better known in Europe than in the US but still a great lesson, the pencil, a tool of agency.
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Today, after looking at the tools we will examine the chest we keep them in.
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An interesting view on Masonic Travel by Victor Magnus.
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A follow up to last week, here we examine the indented tessel.
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Today we take another look at the Mosaic Pavement.
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Today we explore a famous fringe group sometimes associated with Masonry, the Golden Dawn.
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Today we explore simple words we hear at every meeting with a profound meaning.
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Today we explore the noblest contention and what does it really mean?
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Yup, we did it, we jumped the shark and will discuss a comma...
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Today we explore the ideas of reflection as a Mason.
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Today we look at ideas of Brotherly Love with an article by Worshipful Brother Pat Cholka.
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Today we step away from Masonry and look at the rule of argument, yes they exist, and it is important that we understand them.
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Today we look at why the Catholic Church views the Craft as they do, how this idea developed and where things stand today.
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Today we examine the Letter G, its meaning and placement within the lessons of Masonry
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Today we examine the use of the Skull and Bones in Masonry and its meaning in a world that seems to have watered down this powerful tradition.
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Today we look a little deeper at specific elements of a Biblical passage often used in Masonry.
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Ah, the eternal question, is the Craft a charity, or something more?
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Today we explore the reasons the Chamber of Reflection has been used in the past.
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Who is Vitruvius and why is he important to our larger understanding of Freemasonry?
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What are the Landmarks, why are they important and why do they keep getting shorter?
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Today we examine the role of one of the most important Masons in the history of the fraternity, William Preston.
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People often try to argue a connection, but is it real or is it confirmation bias? Lets jump in and find out.
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Today we examine the history and function of the lowly tiler.
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Today we look at the Trivium and why it is so important in daily life, perhaps now more than ever.
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We all know the 2 volume and 7 volume sets of the Encyclopedia of Freemasonry but now lets talk about the man behind those book, Albert Mackay.
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Today we look at a third common Bible passage found in Masonic teaching.
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Today we look at another common Bible passage in Masonic teaching.
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Today we explore the meaning and practical application of the Trowel to round out the working tools of Freemasonry.
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Why are we remaindered of death in our teachings, what should we do with this teaching and how can it improve your life.
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Here we have the winner of last years Education Contest to give you some inspiration for this years contest that closes on Feb. 15 at 11:59p. Send a link to your entry to Chris.luedke@wimasons.org or Education@wimasons.org.
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Today we look at an article by WB Jan Talaga about what to do with all those sacred cows in the Lodge. At the same time we discuss what to do to document your stuff and when to call in an expert.
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Today we talk to WB Paul Larson about his experience with Clandestine Masonry, what to do if you realize you are speaking to one and perhaps how to come out of the dark if you are a Clandestine Mason.
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Today we continue looking at building onto the beautiful framework that is the lessons of Freemasonry by exploring philosophies and ideas that can enhance your life.
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Today we are looking at building onto the beautiful framework that is the lessons of Freemasonry by exploring philosophies and ideas that can enhance your life.
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Today we are joined by WB Jacob Schultz to discuss the epidemic of loneliness and how it impacts our brothers.
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Today we take on the often taboo subject of mental health and how we can consider approaching it in the Lodge.
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Today we take time to explore an oft overlooked symbol of Masonry, the beehive.
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Today WB Napoleon takes up on a tour of early Masonry.
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Today we look at parallels between Buddhism and Masonry while approaching the question of Masonic Enlightenment.
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Today we examine the compass, its meaning and usage as a lesson for life.
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Today we return to the theme of Self-Reflection and how we can use it to improve ourselves in Masonry.
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Today we look at why we learn the lectures and my experience learning one of the lectures.
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Today we look at the history of the Trestle Board or Tracing Board
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Today we look at the importance of how we dress and how it can define a lodge to display the character of that lodge to all visitors.
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Today we will be examining the Attentive Ear, Instructive Tongue and Faithful Breast with WB Pat Cholka.
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We have wondered about the goal of Masonry so often, but what if it was in front of our eyes the entire time.
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Today we look at a variety of new programs coming to WI.
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This week we look at a Masonic tool more common in Europe, the Chisel with an article by WB Pat Cholka
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Today we look at an old, and current unused piece of ritual from WI, the Opening Charge, a powerful piece of writing with some thought provoking messages.
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Today we look at an old, and current unused piece of ritual from WI, the Opening Charge, a powerful piece of writing with some thought provoking messages.
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Today we tap into Carl Claudy's Old Tiler's Talks looking at the essay-A Beautiful Adventure.
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Today we go back to Carl Claudy's Old Tiler Talks and read from "Masonic Presentations."
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Today we look at an Old Tiler Talk by Carl Claudy titled-Geometric Bull
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Today we look at the idea of how Masonry leads to self improvement with Napoleon Sneed-Janczak
Today we examine the role of calendars and key dates within society and the fraternity.
Today we conclude our series on the Morgan Affair with a look at where Morgan ends up and the loose end that need some explanation.
Today we will continue looking at the Morgan Affair through the eyes of the Masons involved and try to determine just how things got so far...out of hand.
Today we continue our exploration of the Morgan Affair by looking at the experience of Samuel Greene and his at times questionable account.
Today we continue to examine the Morgan Affair, to day through the eyes of David Miller, the publisher.
Today we continue to examine the Morgan Affair by looking at William Morgan, his motivations and experience up to the disappearance.
Today we begin our 6 part series on the Morgan Affair with an overview to provide the story before diving in to explore each figure in the epic.
Today we examine the meaning, role and interpretations of the Cornerstone with WB Dan Johnson, Grand Orator of Wisconsin.
Sometimes more information presents itself and this is one of those cases so I wanted to go back and reexamine the number 7.
This week we are joined again by WB Pat Cholka for a discussion of the Working Tools with the occasional tangent. This is part 2 of 2.
This week we are joined by WB Pat Cholka for a discussion of the Working Tools with the occasional tangent. This is part 1 of 2.
Today we examine the Dunning Krueger Effect to better understand this often misused idea and see how we can use it to improve our own critical thinking and understanding of the world around us.
Today we look at where else you can look to further your understanding of the lesson and history of the Craft.
Today we talk to Silas Shepherd Lodge of Research about what they do and how they can help you further your Masonic knowledge.
Today we look at how the Enlightenment shaped the degrees of Modern Masonry in the early to mid 1720's.
The Book I reference is: Speculative Freemasonry and the Enlightenment, by R. William Weisberger
Today we look at how the Enlightenment has shaped how Freemasonry approached education in the Lodges.
Today we look at how the Enlightenment has shaped how Freemasonry approached religion and morality.
Today we look at the most basic tool of the Craft, the square, its meaning and practical application.
Today we present Milton Lodge's winning entry from the 2023 Speakers Contest looking at the Chamber of Reflection, its meaning and historical function.
Today is the second in a two part episode talking to Matt Gallagher, author of: Practical Freemasonry
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Today is the first in a two part episode talking to Matt Gallagher, author of: Practical Freemasonry
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Today we look at how to use rhetoric to become more effective speakers and how to better present Masonic Education to your Lodge, with the help of a book By Chris Anderson: Ted Talks, The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking.
Today we look at the beginning and the end, where we start and a reminder of the finish with two articles by WB Dan Johnson, Grand Orator for the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin.
Today we look at a very practical way to apply the tools and lessons of Freemasonry, through the practice of Self-Reflection.
Today we will explore the story of a slave escape and the role Masons from Waukesha and Racine played in his escape and ultimately the nullification of the Fugitive slave law in the State of WI.
Today we will explore the story of a slave escape and the role Masons from Waukesha and Racine played in his escape and ultimately the nullification of the Fugitive slave law in the State of WI.
Today we are looking at more interpretations of the 5 Orders of Architecture with the help of Practical Freemasonry by Brother Matt Gallagher. As a reminder interpretations are just that, ideas and are intended to get the listener thinking about the topic and how they might interpret the lesson.
Today we explore what the Bible has to say about the appearance and materials of King Solomon's Temple.
Today we are looking at a building central to Masonic legend, Solomon's Temple. This is a secular approach to the subject and will be followed by a Biblical approach next week.
Today we will explore the brazen pillars and look at some of the often overlooked elements of the columns we all must pass through.
Today we have WB WB Napoleon Sneed-Janczak exploring the role of the Past-Master in a Lodge and their importance after they leave the East.
Again we return to a topic sorely lacking today, Critical Thinking. Here I discuss the idea of applying dialectical thought to our everyday lives so we can better understand the people and world around us.
Today we look at learning the lectures and I demonstrate how well, or how poorly this experience can go.
This week we look at a Masonic tool more common in Europe, the Chisel with an article by WB Pat Cholka
Today we look at an article by WB Pat Cholka who looks at the meaning and lessons of Psalm 133.
This week we continue the summer shorts with a quick interpretation of Pythagoras and Solomon in the craft.
Today we will examine the idea of the golden ratio, its importance and potential meaning within the craft.
Today we explore different ideas of traveling within the Lodge with WB Napoleon Janczak and WB Matt Conradt.
We have dealt with the various parts of the Winds Stairs without taking a look at their overall form. Today we look at why the stairs are laid out as they are, the numbers, landings and form.
Another often overlooked teaching is the Three Steps of the Winding Stairs. We address them in a sentence, but there is far more to contemplate.
Why are Masons know as "Traveling Men?" What is traveling in Masonry? In this episode WB Jim McGuigan joins WB Napoleon Janczak to discuss the idea of traveling within Masonry.
Today I chat with the ChatGPT AI that you have probably read about while exploring how it works and how it could change education and society.
Today is part 2 of the interview with MWB Michael Halleran about his book "The Better Angels of our Nature," a history of Masonry during the American Civil War.
Today we interview MWB Michael Halleran about his book "The Better Angels of our Nature," a history of Masonry during the American Civil War.
Today we will look at Critical Thinking, what is it and how can we work to improve our critical thinking skills.
Today we look at the 24 inch gauge and how we can apply this simple although seemingly rigid tool to our lives.
I know we all love to pick on those funny unemployed Art Historians but perhaps they have a point. We are faced with art, either at a museum, gallery or work place, so how do you talk about it giving the impression of being knowledgable?
Today we explore an often overlooked or walked over symbol with far deeper implications than we may recognize at first.
Today we explore one of many ways we can understand the concept of Masonic Universality.
Today we delve into the strange world of Masonic Funerals, why we do them and what lessons they may hold.
Today we examine the virtue of Temperance, what does it mean and how to apply it in our daily lives.
Today we will explore the virtue of Fortitude, where it came from and where to apply it.
We will not be publishing episodes from Thanksgiving through New Years. If you have ideas to share, or you or someone you know has a piece of education they would like to present or write for the podcast you can contact us at: education@wimasons.org.
Today Brother Dan Gray explores prudence. What is it? How can we apply it? What does it mean to Masons specifically?
Today we explore the Four Cardinal Virtues so center to Freemasonry. What are they important and what do they stand for in Masonic teaching?
Today we discuss Pythagoras, his life, ideas and any connection he may have to Freemasonry.
In this episode we explore logical fallacies. What are they and how can you identify and avoid them in your thoughts, arguments and discussions.
In this episode we continue our conversation with Worshipful Brother Jonathan Schroeder who recently wrote a paper on the history of Prince Hall Masonry and their relations to Blue Lodge Masonry.
In this episode we speak to Worshipful Brother Jonathan Schroeder who recently wrote a paper on the history of Prince Hall Masonry and their relations to Blue Lodge Masonry.
In this installment we explore the often overlooked teaching on the five senses by looking back at an old lesson and delving into the lessons we should take from each.
In this episode we explore the great schism in Masonry, how it happened and how an 18th century dispute is impacting 21st century Freemasonry.
Today we will discuss the history, both myth and truth of the Forget-me-not. We will delve into where the idea came from and most importantly why and what it teaches us today.
In this installment we look at Masonry practiced in the POW and Political prisoner camps in Europe during WWII.
In this installment we examine the Craft throughout Europe as well as in Germany during the war 1939-1945. We will discuss the amnesty, what happened to the Craft in conquered territory and the Anti-Masonic Exhibitions.
In this episode we examine the interaction between the Craft and the Nazi Regime from 1933-1938. What did suppression look like? How was it carried out? Who resisted and how did most react?
In this episode we set up for an exploration of Masonry under the Reich looking at the Lodges and cultural issues that would influence later events in Germany under Nazi rule.
Today we will explore the Volume of Sacred Law or VSL. What is it, why not just use the Bible and what do Masons in Non-Western religions do? How do Masons beyond the western world understand and treat the VSL?
Today something a bit different as I review "Stolen Focus," by Johann Hari. I will discuss focus, why your willpower is not enough to focus and what you can do to improve focus.
Today we discuss the five orders of architecture, so often forgotten by those who learn about them. We will explore their meaning and their lesson for Freemasons.
Today we discuss astronomy, its importance, role in Medieval through Modern time and lessons for the Mason.
Music is perhaps the most misunderstood of the Liberal Arts. Here We will explore how music was understood, why study it now and its lessons for modern Masons.
Today we explore Geometry. What is it? Why is it important and what lessons should we take from it as Freemasons?
Today we discuss Mathematics, the basis of the last four Liberal Arts. We will explore why we need it and what makes this field unique as well as its lessons for Freemasons.
Logic, or in practical terms, critical thinking, has become so important today. Here we explore logic, dialectic and its application to making a good man better.
Today we discuss Rhetoric, or the art of persuasion. What is it, why is it important and what lessons does it offer to Masons.
In this episode we will discuss grammar, its meaning, use and lessons that can be applied to our Masonic journey.
In this episode we explore the Seven Liberal Arts, their history, ideas and what they mean overall to Masons. Why does this teaching exist and how should we apply it to become better men?