IN this episode, we get the scoop on CTC 2018, learn about the connection between freemasonry and baseball, plus we learn a little about our 5th President, Brother James Monroe.

On this edition of the Tyler's Place Podcast, we learn a little about Brother James Naismith, inventor of Basketball. Educational Consultant Mark Oldknow talks about "Knowing the Truth" and we also find out the winners from the David Bedwell Essay Contest Sponsored by the Masonic Renewal Committee.

Was James Madison a Freemason? We get the final word from Montpelier. Will Millenials make good Masons? A new book says YES! Mark Oldknow talks about the virtue of equilibrium, and an update on the Masonic Renewal Committee. Plus Tyler's Trivia and details on the 2018 Scottish Rite Workshops.

In this episode, we learn how some Brothers from Colorado Springs reconnected with an elderly Brothe to keep him attached to the craft. Mark Oldknow talks to us about aligning ourselves with the teachings of the craft, and Brother Jonathan Prestage from Oakland talks about the importance of reaching out one-on-one with more than just e-mails and dues notices. Finally, Art De Hoyos talks Swedish Masonry!

In the final 2017 episode of the Tyler's place podcast, Maynard talks with a Rabbi & Scottish Rite Brother who discusses Hanukah. Also, the youngest Scottish Rite Mason, more on temple with Mark Oldknow, 33rd degree and the return of Tyler's Trivia!

In this episode, we learn about 2 Scottish Rite Brothers who continue learning and doing and living well into their golden years through Freemasonry. One who is a decorated war hero & Hall of Fame Pilot, and at 87 years old is a sitting Venerable Master. The other is a 100-year old brother who reunited with the love of his love after a 51 year separation.

Plus we get the scoop on VMAP 2018 and there's a neat VMAP challenge! Finally, Mark Oldknow, 33rd degree talks more about the Temple.
More on Brother Valrey:
http://www.quad-a.org/index.php/soldier/37-recognition/awardees/187-chief-warrant-officer-4-cleveland-valrey

In this Veteran's Day Special, host Maynard Edwards talks with Illustrious Brother Paul Evancoe, a 33rd Degree Scottish Rite Mason and Retired Navy SEAL. Br. Paul talks about his early days in the SEAL teams, and about his journey into Masonry, and how the Brotherhood in the Craft is similar to that of his service.

Have you found a Masonic Treasure? We speak with a brother who found a dues card from a very special SR Mason. Kurt Larson tells us how to use VMAP to mentor new Scottish Rite members and how to get others re-engaged. Art de Hoyos talks bees, Tracing boards and more, PLUS a very special story of Freemasonry helping an adopted man connect with his birth grandfather.

IF you have been in contact with any of our Brothers or family members in Puerto Rico, shoot us an email at [email protected]. The situation there is dire. Here's a quick update on what we know.