Most Masons hear the words “Cowan or Eavesdropper” and immediately think of a member of the profane world trying to obtain access to Lodge rooms without permission. The other idea is that a Cowan is someone pretending to be a Freemason. Bro. John Nagy returns to add clarity to one of the most misunderstood terms in Masonic ritual.

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Some Grand Lodges openly discount esotericism and consider pursuit into the deeper meanings of ritual to be the substance of "Fringe Freemasonry." Bro. Angel Millar returns to discuss a system of degrees and orders, outside of Freemasonry, that were influenced by Masonic ritual. And, preview the February edition of the "Fraternal Review" that will focus on Fringe Freemasonry.

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The earliest evidence of organized Freemasonry traces back to England during the mid-to-late 17th century. The idea of “mystical accent,” a central theme during the Renaissance which was represented when Jacob’s Ladder was added to Masonic ritual in the late 1700s. Bro. John Nagy unpacks the theme of divine presence in the deeper meanings of Masonic teachings.

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On February 3, 2020, the Trump administration declared a public health emergency due to the coronavirus outbreak. As we begin a new year, many Lodges find themselves facing familiar challenges with an increase in COVID cases across the nation. Bro. Andrew “Doc” Berry discusses the COVID effect on Freemasons.

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We're closing out the first season of the Craftsmen Online Podcast with a look back at the Five Most Listened Episodes of 2021.

Top 5 of 2021...
#5 Estoterics - Bro. Rene Perez
#4 Star Wars and Freemasonry - WB Patrick Connor, Jr.
#3 Freemasonry, Initiation and the Mysteries - Bro. Angel Millar
#2 The Working Tools of Entered Apprentice - Bro. John Nagy
#1 Pirates and Freemasonry - WB Andrew Martinez

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Happy New Year! Season 2 beings Monday, January 10th. Let peace and harmony prevail!

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Part 1 of the Top 10 Most Listened To Craftsmen Online Podcast Episodes of 2021

Episode Guides...
#10 - Clandestine Freemasonry (Published: 10/24/2021) with Bro. Eddie Abdul
#9 - Green Lantern and Freemasonry (Published: 06/13/2021) with WB Joe Evans
#8 - Western Esoteric Traditions in Freemasonry (Published: 10/03/2021) with WB Milosz Jeziorski
#7 - The Greatness of Manly P. Hall (Published: 07/25/2021) with WB Joe Martinez
#6 - Observing The East (Published: 09/26/2021) with WB Luis Gonzalez, Jr.

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Author of "Building Free Men - Uncommonly Freeing Masonic Education", Bro. John Nagy joins our conversation exploring the deeper meaning of the word “Freeborn” as it relates to Masonic ritual.

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In Speculative Masonry, Master Masons may freely travel from Lodge to Lodge whether visiting or moving membership, as part of the privileges awarded to members in good standing. Bro. Rene Perez recently completed three Masonic journeys and joins us to share his experiences.

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Visit Garibaldi Lodge #542 in New York City... https://www.garibaldilodge.com/

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Get a preview of "Masonic Talks," recorded Masonic presentations and programs from Craftsmen Online. On this episode, we share our recent Masonic Talk from VW Michael LaRocco "Freemasonry and Enlightenment."

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