Huge shoutout to Brother Francisco X. Garcia, Past Master of Hidalgo 1036, for the fantastic intro music. I love it!  

His Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/erasmuss

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdc335nD_aKGk90y6bkgLEQ 

Join us in this episode as Dennis Yates, and I discuss Freemasonry with our guest, Raborn Reader.  We cover important topics such as stepping up as leaders, the importance of embracing technology and social media, running the lodge like a business, and why he's running for the Grand South in 2022.  

The thoughts and opinions of the hosts as well as those of our guests do not represent those of the Grand Lodge of Texas or our lodges.  

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Huge shoutout to Brother Francisco X. Garcia, Past Master of Hidalgo 1036, for the fantastic intro music. I love it!  

His Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/erasmuss

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdc335nD_aKGk90y6bkgLEQ 

Join us in this episode as Brothers Dennis Yates and George Moxley discuss the what the future of Freemasonry may look like, endowments, and the importance of quality.  

The thoughts and opinions of the hosts as well as those of our guests do not represent those of the Grand Lodge of Texas or our lodges.  

If you enjoyed this episode or any of the rest of my content, consider buying me a coffee or become a Patreon.  

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/freemasonry 

https://www.patreon.com/masonicimprovement 

DISCLAIMER: This video description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. This will help to support my channel and allow me to continue to make videos. Thank you for the support!  #freemasonry

Light Reflections: Philosophical Thoughts and Observations of a Texas Freemason by Brad Kohanke - https://amzn.to/3226x7C 

Other recommended books:  

Observing the Craft: The Pursuit of Excellence in Masonic Labour and Observance by Andrew Hammer - https://amzn.to/3p81g71 

The Profound Philosophical Pontifications of Big John Deacon, Freemason Extraordinaire: by Chris Williams  

Volume 1: https://amzn.to/3El9NZv

Volume 2: https://amzn.to/3ptfQF9

Volume 3: https://amzn.to/3rFUd7c

Volume 4: https://amzn.to/3xU6N3T 

Huge shoutout to Brother Francisco X. Garcia, Past Master of Hidalgo 1036, for the fantastic intro music. I love it!  

His Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/erasmuss

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdc335nD_aKGk90y6bkgLEQ 

Join us in this episode as Brother Brad Kohanke discusses his latest book, the strengths and weaknesses of Freemasonry, Traditional Observance lodges, and the importance of providing value.

  My thoughts and opinions as well as those of my guests do not represent those of the Grand Lodge of Texas or our lodges. 

If you enjoyed this episode or any of the rest of my content, consider buying me a coffee or become a Patreon.  

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/freemasonry https://www.patreon.com/masonicimprovement 

DISCLAIMER: This video description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. This will help to support my channel and allow me to continue to make videos. Thank you for the support!

The Profound Philosophical Pontifications of Big John Deacon, Freemason Extraordinaire:   

Volume 1: https://amzn.to/3El9NZv

Volume 2: https://amzn.to/3ptfQF9

Volume 3: https://amzn.to/3rFUd7c

Volume 4: https://amzn.to/3xU6N3T 

Huge shoutout to Brother Francisco X. Garcia, Past Master of Hidalgo 1036, for the fantastic intro music. I love it!  

His Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/erasmuss

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdc335nD_aKGk90y6bkgLEQ 

This is the first episode with my new co-host, Brother Dennis Yates! Please welcome him to the Masonic Improvement team!  Join us in this episode as Brother Chris Williams discusses his views on the fraternity and his series of Masonic books. We also dive into two of the upcoming resolutions for the 2022 Grand Session. 

My thoughts and opinions as well as those of my guests do not represent those of the Grand Lodge of Texas or our lodges.  If you enjoyed this episode or any of the rest of my content, consider buying me a coffee or become a Patreon.  

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/freemasonry 

https://www.patreon.com/masonicimprovement 

DISCLAIMER: This video description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. This will help to support my channel and allow me to continue to make videos. Thank you for the support!

First of all, huge shoutout to Brother Francisco X. Garcia, Past Master of Hidalgo 1036, for the fantastic intro music. I love it!  

His Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/erasmuss 

His Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdc335nD_aKGk90y6bkgLEQ  

In this episode, I speak with Israel Bowman about:

  - How does Freemasonry take good men and make them better?

 - Why our degrees are so important.

 - Why visibility is important for Freemasonry

My thoughts and opinions as well as those of my guests do not represent those of the Grand Lodge of Texas or our lodges.  

If you enjoyed this episode or any of the rest of my content, consider buying me a coffee or become a Patreon.  

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/freemasonry  

https://www.patreon.com/masonicimprovement

First of all, huge shoutout to Brother Francisco X. Garcia, Past Master of Hidalgo 1036, for the fantastic intro music. I love it!

His Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdc335nD_aKGk90y6bkgLEQ

In this episode, I interview Ruben Bazan. We talk about:

-His love for the Shrine

-Laredo Freemasonry

-The importance of being able and willing to adapt

-The value of Freemasonry

My thoughts and opinions as well as those of my guests do not represent those of the Grand Lodge of Texas or our lodges.

If you enjoyed this episode or any of the rest of my content, consider buying me a coffee or become a Patreon.

First of all, huge shoutout to Brother Francisco X. Garcia, Past Master of Hidalgo 1036, for the fantastic intro music. I love it!

His Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdc335nD_aKGk90y6bkgLEQ

In this episode, I interview Stephen Berryman. We talk about: 

-Lodges merging 

-Young Men in Freemasonry, attracting them, and creating an online presence 

-The investigation process at Hillcrest Masonic Lodge 

-Guarding the West Gate 

-The importance of our buildings -Dress codes 

-Running your lodge like a business 

-Endowments 

-#noskullsinfreemasonry

My thoughts and opinions as well as those of my guests do not represent those of the Grand Lodge of Texas or our lodges.

If you enjoyed this episode or any of the rest of my content, consider buying me a coffee or become a Patreon.

First of all, huge shoutout to Brother Francisco X. Garcia, Past Master of Hidalgo 1036, for the fantastic intro music. I love it!

His Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdc335nD_aKGk90y6bkgLEQ

In this episode we talk about:

-Commandry uniforms

-The importance of our degrees

-Rites of passage in Freemasonry

-The Importance of communication

-Focusing on our existing members

-The Entered Apprentice degree as a filter

-Apathy in Freemasonry

-Attracting and retaining members

My thoughts and opinions as well as those of my guests do not represent those of the Grand Lodge of Texas or our lodges.

If you enjoyed this episode or any of the rest of my content, consider buying me a coffee or become a Patreon.

First of all, huge shoutout to Brother Francisco X. Garcia, Past Master of Hidalgo 1036, for the fantastic intro music. I love it!

His Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdc335nD_aKGk90y6bkgLEQ

In this episode we talk about:

-The value Freemasonry can offer its membership

-Lodge revitalization

-Helping brothers find their place in the fraternity

-Education as both a strength and a weakness in Freemasonry

-The role that transformation plays in healthy and dying lodges

-The importance of visiting other lodges

-Masonic funeral teams

-and The Lone Star Freemason, Bro. West's blog, Facebook page, and YouTube Channel

My thoughts and opinions as well as those of my guests do not represent those of the Grand Lodge of Texas or our lodges.

If you enjoyed this episode or any of the rest of my content, consider buying me a coffee or become a Patreon.

First of all, huge shoutout to Brother Francisco X. Garcia, Past Master of Hidalgo 1036, for the fantastic intro music. I love it!

His Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdc335nD_aKGk90y6bkgLEQ

In this episode we talk about:

-How history is both a strength and a weakness in Freemasonry

-The importance of guarding the West Gate

-Putting new Masons in the line

-Freemasonry and politics

-Why meetings need to be special

-How we should dress for lodge

-Investing in your officers and your building

-The "victim mentality" prevalent in Freemasonry

-and last, but not least, dues

My thoughts and opinions as well as those of my guests do not represent those of the Grand Lodge of Texas or our lodges.

If you enjoyed this episode or any of the rest of my content, consider buying me a coffee or become a Patreon.