Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Morris I. Budkofsky, PGM – CT, and is brought to us by WBro David Koncz, PM – United #8, ME. In the ritualistic word of the third degree, we hear the words, “…Seeing the Temple almost completed and being desirous of receiving the secrets of a Master Mason, whereby we could travel in foreign countries…” Here, we find an excellent discussion of some of the hows and whys. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Conrad Hahn, and first published in July 1960. We all know where a man is first prepared to be made a Mason, but what does that really mean? Here, we explore that very question, and although written some sixty-five years ago, the timelessness of the answer lives within our hearts. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, This Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Rev Dr Bro Joseph Fort Newton, first published in July 1927, and then supplemented six years later. Even a stranger, stepping foot for the first time into a Masonic Lodge, must be struck by the presence of this great letter, so prominently displayed above the Master. Here we find an excellent discussion of the meanings attached to this letter by our gentle Craft. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written in 1996 by Bro A. George Malice. Here we find a discussion of two of North America’s first explorers, who must always remain in the first rank. Indeed, these two men, soldiers and Masons, were instrumental in the westward expansion of these United States. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, As of this writing, we have just passed two thirds of a million Podcast episode downloads! Here’s to Masonry making a mark! This Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Rev Dr RW Bro Carl S. Winters, PGO – IL, and is brought to us by MW Bro Russ Charvonia, PGM – CA. This is the address given by Bro Winters at the Grand Lodge of Illinois session in 1973, and is well worth a listen. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by WBro Craig Lehrke, PDDGM – U.P. MI, and is brought to us by WBro David Koncz, PM – United #8 – ME. Being a great ritualist is not merely the correct expression of words; it requires a handful of simple skills in order to ensure the very best presentation one can do. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was prepared by the Public Relations Department of Shrine Hospitals International, and is brought to us by WBro David Koncz, PM – United #8, Brunswick ME. Note that this Bulletin was first published in May of 1997, and is an interesting snapshot of where this organization was at that time, seen from the vantage point of today, almost 30 years later. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by WBro Walter M. Calloway Jr., PM Oakland City Lodge #373 and Lodge of Research #104 – GA, and is brought to us by MW Bro Donald Pratt, GM – ME. This essay addresses itself to all Freemasons but more particularly to the worshipful masters of all regular lodges and to those members of the lodge who are, from time to time, honored by assignment to investigative committees. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Conrad Hahn, and is brought to us by WBro David Koncz, PM – United #8 ME. An applicant is elected to receive the degrees of Freemasonry. When should he begin receiving instruction? It turns out that he should be ‘adopted’ by a well-informed brother as soon after initiation as possible, to provide instruction and interpretation of all those things that have been new and unusual experiences for him. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Conrad Hahn and is brought to us by MW Bro Don Pratt, GM – ME. In this historical bulletin, we are treated to a discussion about the true cost of the American Revolution, in treasure, lives, and political consequences. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.