Who will be #1? Last week, we kicked off our annual countdown of the Top 10 Most Listened to Craftsmen Online Podcast episodes of 2025. Our annual tradition continues this week as we reveal the Top 5 episodes... working our way to Number One! Want to hear the full Top 5 episodes? Click on the links below to listen on Spotify. Enjoy!

Top 5 Most Listened to Craftsmen Online Podcast Episodes for 2025:

5. RW Rev. Kanjin Cederman — Square and Compass, Mind and Buddha
4. WB Metal Drew - Corn, Wine and Oil: Decoding the Wages of a Master Mason
3. WB Will Rothery - "Now What?" The First Steps After Your Third Degree
2. Bro. Matthew Brockbank — Survey Says: Why Are Men Leaving Lodges and What We Can Do To Get Them Back
1. WB Nathan St. Pierre — How Preston-Webb Ritual Shaped American Freemasonry

Season 6 of the Craftsmen Online Podcast starts next Monday (01/12), with WB Bull Garlington and our episode on "Messoterica: Why Esoteric Study is a Waste of Time."

Have a safe and happy New Year!

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We kickoff our annual year-end tradition, counting down the Top 10 Most Listened to Craftsmen Online Podcast episodes of the year! Join RW Michael Arce, as we start with episodes #10-6 this week. Want to hear the full episodes of our finalists? You can click the link below and enjoy!

The Most Listened to Craftsmen Online Podcast Episodes of 2025

10. WB Nathan Schick — Moses, the Fire Bush, and the Secret Name of God
9. Bro Chris Ruli — Forging a Nation Masonic Leadership During American Political Crises
8. Agueybana Lodge UD - The First Puerto Rican Lodge in the Grand Lodge of New York
7. Bro. Jason Short - Freemasonry's Mystic Tie: A Band of Brothers
6. Bro. Angel Millar — Unveiling Memphis-Misraim

We pick up the countdown with the Top Five Most Listened to Craftsmen Online Podcast Episodes next Monday. Season 6 starts Monday, January 12, 2026. Have a safe and happy New Year!

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Welcome to our Holiday Special! Join RWB Michael Arce, as he shares his holiday tradition inspired article "It's a Wonderful (Masonic) Life." May you have a safe, warm, Holiday Season. Enjoy!

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He might jokingly call himself a "Masonic has-been," but RW Chad Kopenski is one of the most forward-thinking Masonic educators today. A Past Master, including the Ohio Lodge of Research, and a founder of the Royal Scofield Society for the Grand Lodge of Ohio, Chad brings his professional lens as an educator to the Craft to ask a fundamental question: What is the purpose of our Ritual? In this episode, Bro. Kopenski unpacks his powerful program, "Rethinking Ritual." Using the vivid and relatable analogy of a traditional family Christmas dinner, he challenges us to look beyond mere memorization and see our ceremonies as a conscious, intentional act of identity-building and connection.

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WB Ted Cross, Past Master of the Arizona Lodge of Research, returns to explore "The Masonic Mind." We’ll learn what truly sets Freemasonry apart from other social groups, fraternal orders, and community organizations. Bro. Cross offers a psychological lens, examining the underlying mechanisms, rituals, and philosophical tenets that contribute to Freemasonry's enduring appeal, its impact on individual psychology, and how it fosters a distinct sense of brotherhood and personal growth.

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Ever wondered what goes on inside Job's Daughters International? This episode pulls back the curtain as we chat with Melody Chin, the dynamic Honored Queen of Bethel 36, Towson, Maryland and her father, WB Sam Chin, the sitting Master of St. John’s Lodge No. 11 in Washington, DC. Together, we’ll  explore the day-to-day life within a Bethel, the significance of the Honored Queen role, and from a parent’s perspective — how Job's Daughters empowers young women to become confident and compassionate leaders. Get a unique glimpse "beyond the ritual" into the heart of this impactful organization through this Masonic family’s inspiring story.

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Craftsmen Online is proud to introduce the debut of our new affiliate, “A Mason’s Work Podcast.” Join Bro. Brian Mattocks for episodes that discuss the practical applications of masonic symbolism and how the working tools can be used to better yourself, your family, your lodge, and your community. We help good freemasons become better men through honest self development. We talk quite a bit about mental health and men’s issues related to emotional and intellectual growth as well. Best part: the episodes are no more than 10 minutes and you get a few during the week!

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Join us for a fascinating exploration of human motivation and the Masonic path with WB Bull Garlington, author of the insightful paper ‘Maybe Maslow's Pyramid Could Work...' We'll discuss how Abraham Maslow's theory of human development aligns with the stages of growth within Freemasonry. Discover how the pursuit of belonging, esteem, and self-actualization resonates with the journey from Entered Apprentice to Master Mason.

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We've got gift ideas for the hard to buy for Mason on your Holiday Shopping List! For the third year, Bro. Matthew Brockbank returns with a wide vareity of out of the box Holiday Gift ideas for the hard to shop for Mason on your list. Here are the items, in order, on the 2025 Holiday Shopping List, enjoy!

• 9) Council Scarf, Blue Embroidery Cashmere
• 8) Customized Book Safe
• 7) Personalized Desk Organizer
• 6) Masonic Sand Hourglass
• 5) We mentioned two... Bobblehead (from Bobbler) and Bobblehead (from Dolls Two You)
• 4) Lodge Dress Slippers
• 3) Masonic Money Clip
• 2) Masonic Passport
• 1) Masonic Mysteries: Secrets Unveiled Video Game

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In this special episode, we sit down with the author himself, WB Raymond Foster, to discuss his powerful book, “The Temple Within”. Fueled by his personal quest to transform Masonic education in his own Lodge, this book serves as a companion for any Mason seeking a deeper connection to the Craft's timeless wisdom. We explore Bro. Raymond's journey from his initial struggles with education to developing a successful seminar that became the foundation for his essays. 

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