Agüeybana Lodge, UD is the very first Puerto Rican Lodge, Under Dispensation, in New York State. This week we are honored to be joined by charter members: WB Victor Negrón, WB Will Green and Bro. Rene Perez to share the rich history of Freemasonry in Puerto Rico.

Show notes: 

• Visit the Craftsmen Online website to learn more about our next Reading Room event, New York Masonic History and our Masonic Education blog!
• Join us on Patreon. Start your FREE seven day trial to the Craftsmen Online Podcast and get instant access to our bonus content! Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support.
• Follow the Craftsmen Online Podcast on Spotify.
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• Follow Craftsmen Online on YouTube, hit subscribe and get notified the next time we go LIVE with a podcast recording!
• Yes, we're on Tik Tok and Instagram.
• Get our latest announcements and important updates in your inbox with the Craftsmen Online Newsletter.
• Email the host, RW Michael Arce! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode.

Sponsor offer: 

• Don't forget to use the promo code CRAFTSMEN to receive free shipping with your first order from Bricks Masons!

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In this episode, we share some highlights from our January 2025 Craftsmen Online Reading Room. Bro. Jason Short joined RW Michael Arce in this interview with Bro. John Nagy, as we discussed his book, "The Craft Perfected! Actualizing Our Craft."

Show notes: 

• Purchase your copy of "The Craft Perfected" along with other books by Dr. John S. Nagy on Amazon
• Visit the Craftsmen Online website to learn more about our next Reading Room event, New York Masonic History and our Masonic Education blog!
• Join us on Patreon. Start your FREE seven day trial to the Craftsmen Online Podcast and get instant access to our bonus content! Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support.
• Follow the Craftsmen Online Podcast on Spotify.
• Subscribe to the Craftsmen Online Podcast on Apple Podcasts.
• Follow Craftsmen Online on YouTube, hit subscribe and get notified the next time we go LIVE with a podcast recording!
• Yes, we're on Tik Tok and Instagram.
• Get our latest announcements and important updates in your inbox with the Craftsmen Online Newsletter.
• Email the host, RW Michael Arce! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode.

Sponsor offer: 

• Don't forget to use the promo code CRAFTSMEN to receive free shipping with your first order from Bricks Masons!

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast--4822031/support.

In his first book, “Harmony in the Hive,” WB Nathan St. Pierre presents a compelling and practical vision for the revitalization of Freemasonry through the framework of the Beehive. In this episode, we go inside his recent book and expand on the steps outlined that can revitalize your Lodge from becoming a social club to that sacred space for personal development, spiritual enrichment and social improvement.

Show notes: 

• Visit the Craftsmen Online website to learn more about our next Reading Room event, New York Masonic History and our Masonic Education blog!
• Join us on Patreon. Start your FREE seven day trial to the Craftsmen Online Podcast and get instant access to our bonus content! Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support.
• Follow the Craftsmen Online Podcast on Spotify.
• Subscribe to the Craftsmen Online Podcast on Apple Podcasts.
• Follow Craftsmen Online on YouTube, hit subscribe and get notified the next time we go LIVE with a podcast recording!
• Yes, we're on Tik Tok and Instagram.
• Get our latest announcements and important updates in your inbox with the Craftsmen Online Newsletter.
• Email the host, RW Michael Arce! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode.

Sponsor offer: 

• Don't forget to use the promo code CRAFTSMEN to receive free shipping with your first order from Bricks Masons!

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast--4822031/support.

Can Buddhists become Freemasons? We'll answer that and other questions on the individualistic nature of Buddhist practice with WB Rev. Kanjin Cederman, a Buddhist priest and a Freemason, who embodies this unique blend of Eastern and Western traditions. He'll be sharing his insights on how these two paths can intertwine, the potential challenges and rewards of walking both, and the lessons they offer for finding common ground in a world often divided by belief.

Show notes: 

• Rev. Kanjin Cederman is the head minister of the Choeizan Enkyoji
• Visit the Craftsmen Online website to learn more about our next Reading Room event, New York Masonic History and our Masonic Education blog!
• Join us on Patreon. Start your FREE seven day trial to the Craftsmen Online Podcast and get instant access to our bonus content! Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support.
• Follow the Craftsmen Online Podcast on Spotify.
• Subscribe to the Craftsmen Online Podcast on Apple Podcasts.
• Follow Craftsmen Online on YouTube, hit subscribe and get notified the next time we go LIVE with a podcast recording!
• Yes, we're on Tik Tok and Instagram.
• Get our latest announcements and important updates in your inbox with the Craftsmen Online Newsletter.
• Email the host, RW Michael Arce! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode.

Sponsor offer: 

• Don't forget to use the promo code CRAFTSMEN to receive free shipping with your first order from Bricks Masons!

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast--4822031/support.

Our favorite New Jersey Freemason, Metal Drew, returns as my guest as we delve into the symbolic meaning behind the wages of a Master Mason – Corn, Wine, and Oil. We'll explore their historical context, their connection to ancient civilizations, and their enduring relevance in modern Freemasonry.  If you have wondered what and why we receive these wages, stay tuned as we uncover the deeper lessons embedded within these seemingly simple rewards and discover how they can nourish your Masonic journey and personal growth.

Show notes: 

• Visit the Craftsmen Online website to learn more about our next Reading Room event, New York Masonic History and our Masonic Education blog!
• Join us on Patreon. Start your FREE seven day trial to the Craftsmen Online Podcast and get instant access to our bonus content! Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support.
• Follow the Craftsmen Online Podcast on Spotify.
• Subscribe to the Craftsmen Online Podcast on Apple Podcasts.
• Follow Craftsmen Online on YouTube, hit subscribe and get notified the next time we go LIVE with a podcast recording!
• Yes, we're on Tik Tok and Instagram.
• Get our latest announcements and important updates in your inbox with the Craftsmen Online Newsletter.
• Email the host, RW Michael Arce! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode.

Sponsor offer: 

• Don't forget to use the promo code CRAFTSMEN to receive free shipping with your first order from Bricks Masons!

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast--4822031/support.

This is the first of a three-part series on Masonic Development with WB Will Rothery. In this episode, we’ll answer the question “Now what?” for newly raised Master Masons and provide first steps on how to begin a successful Masonic career and experience.

Show notes:

• Join us on Patreon. Start your FREE seven day trial to the Craftsmen Online Podcast and get instant access to our bonus content! Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support.
• Follow the Craftsmen Online Podcast on Spotify.
• Subscribe to the Craftsmen Online Podcast on Apple Podcasts.
• Follow Craftsmen Online on YouTube, hit subscribe and get notified the next time we go LIVE with a podcast recording!
• Yes, we're on Tik Tok and Instagram.
• Visit the Craftsmen Online website to learn more about our next Reading Room event, New York Masonic History and our Masonic Education blog!
• Get our latest announcements and important updates in your inbox with the Craftsmen Online Newsletter.
• Email the host, RW Michael Arce! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode.

Sponsor offer: 

• Don't forget to use the promo code CRAFTSMEN to receive free shipping with your first order from Bricks Masons!

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast--4822031/support.

Bro. Andrew “Doc” Berry is a renowned psychologist and subject matter expert on the impact of PTSD on service members. On January 23, Doc will be sharing his findings in an open presentation hosted by the Rensselaer County Bureau of Public Safety at Hudson Valley Community College (Troy, NY).

Show notes:

• Learn more about Bro. Andrew "Doc" Berry's PTSD presentation at HVCC in Troy, New York
• Join us on Patreon. Start your FREE seven day trial to the Craftsmen Online Podcast and get instant access to our bonus content! Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support.
• Follow the Craftsmen Online Podcast on Spotify.
• Subscribe to the Craftsmen Online Podcast on Apple Podcasts.
• Follow Craftsmen Online on YouTube, hit subscribe and get notified the next time we go LIVE with a podcast recording!
• Yes, we're on Tik Tok and Instagram.
• Visit the Craftsmen Online website to learn more about our next Reading Room event, New York Masonic History and our Masonic Education blog!
• Get our latest announcements and important updates in your inbox with the Craftsmen Online Newsletter.
• Email the host, RW Michael Arce! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode.

Sponsor offer: 

• Don't forget to use the promo code CRAFTSMEN to receive free shipping with your first order from Bricks Masons!

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast--4822031/support.

We kickoff our 5th season with one of my favorite guests, Bro. Jason Short! In this episode we’re going to get into a topic close to the heart of every Mason: the unique bond of Brotherhood forged within the Lodge.

Show notes:

• Interested in becoming a Freemason in New York?
• Interested in becoming a Freemason in the United States?
• Get tickets to the first New York Masonic Con happening January 17-18, 2025 at the Grand Lodge of New York.
• Join us on Patreon. Start your FREE seven day trial to the Craftsmen Online Podcast and get instant access to our bonus content! Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support.
• Follow the Craftsmen Online Podcast on Spotify.
• Subscribe to the Craftsmen Online Podcast on Apple Podcasts.
• Follow Craftsmen Online on YouTube, hit subscribe and get notified the next time we go LIVE with a podcast recording!
• Yes, we're on Tik Tok and Instagram.
• Visit the Craftsmen Online website to learn more about our next Reading Room event, New York Masonic History and our Masonic Education blog!
• Get our latest announcements and important updates in your inbox with the Craftsmen Online Newsletter.
• Email the host, RW Michael Arce! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode.

Sponsor offer: 

• Don't forget to use the promo code CRAFTSMEN to receive free shipping with your first order from Bricks Masons!

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast--4822031/support.

We're halfway through the countdown of our biggest episodes of 2024. Who will be Number One?

The Top Five Are:

5. Secret Masonic History — Bro. Lee Justo
4. The Templars and Freemasonry — RW Kurt Morauer, Sr.
3. Mackey's Symbolism of Freemasonry — Craftsmen Online Reading Room
2. Is Freemasonry Dead? — Bro. Matthew Brockbank
1. The Art of Memory: Mastering Masonic Mnemonics — Bro. Jason Short

Show notes:

• Get tickets to the first New York Masonic Con happening January 17-18, 2025 at the Grand Lodge of New York.
• Join us on Patreon. Start your FREE seven day trial to the Craftsmen Online Podcast and get instant access to our bonus content! Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support.
• Follow the Craftsmen Online Podcast on Spotify.
• Subscribe to the Craftsmen Online Podcast on Apple Podcasts.
• Follow Craftsmen Online on YouTube, hit subscribe and get notified the next time we go LIVE with a podcast recording!
• Yes, we're on Tik Tok and Instagram.
• Visit the Craftsmen Online website to learn more about our next Reading Room event, New York Masonic History and our Masonic Education blog!
• Get our latest announcements and important updates in your inbox with the Craftsmen Online Newsletter.
• Email the host, RW Michael Arce! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode.

Sponsor offer: 

• Don't forget to use the promo code CRAFTSMEN to receive free shipping with your first order from Bricks Masons!

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast--4822031/support.

Welcome to our year-end tradition, the countdown of the Top Ten Most Listened to Craftsmen Online Podcast Episodes of 2024!

The Big Ten Are:

10. The White House and the Freemasons — Bro. Chris Ruli
9. The Gettysburg 'Friend to Friend' Memorial — Bro. David de Hosson
8. Masonic Leadership and the Maxwell Method — RW Bill Edwards
7. The Immortality of a Soul — Bro. Angel Millar
6. Symbolism of Freemasonry, Manly P. Hall — Craftsmen Online Reading Room

Join us next week to find out who is Number One!

Show notes:

• Get tickets to the first New York Masonic Con happening January 17-18, 2025 at the Grand Lodge of New York.
• Join us on Patreon. Start your FREE seven day trial to the Craftsmen Online Podcast and get instant access to our bonus content! Whether it's a one time donation or you become a Patreon Subscriber, we appreciate your support.
• Follow the Craftsmen Online Podcast on Spotify.
• Subscribe to the Craftsmen Online Podcast on Apple Podcasts.
• Follow Craftsmen Online on YouTube, hit subscribe and get notified the next time we go LIVE with a podcast recording!
• Yes, we're on Tik Tok and Instagram.
• Visit the Craftsmen Online website to learn more about our next Reading Room event, New York Masonic History and our Masonic Education blog!
• Get our latest announcements and important updates in your inbox with the Craftsmen Online Newsletter.
• Email the host, RW Michael Arce! Yes, we will read your email and may even reach out to be a guest on a future episode.

Sponsor offer: 

• Don't forget to use the promo code CRAFTSMEN to receive free shipping with your first order from Bricks Masons!

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/craftsmen-online-podcast--4822031/support.