We believe that Freemasonry provides a genuine initiatory experience and a pathway to mature masculinity. The Gentle Craft brings together men who might have otherwise been divided by class, race, religion, or sectarian opinion and allows them to become friends and Brothers. It provides important moral instruction and non-dogmatic support for faith in the Divine. It gives men a sense of their place in society, in history, and in the universe. Freemasonry is not only relevant for men in our m ...
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Episode 25 - The Grumpy Past Masters Are Here (with Jonathan Sriberg and Geoffrey Kromer)
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Worshipful Jonathan Sriberg and Worshipful Geoffrey Kromer join us to talk about The Grumpy Past Master's Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/harrumph/By Three Distinct Knocks
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Episode 24 - "Native American Masons" with Bro. T.S. Akers
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Joining Three Distinct Knocks this week is Brother T.S. Akers, a citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, is the Curator of Collections for the McAlester Valley of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. He has written extensively on the history of Freemasonry in Oklahoma, including the essential volume Knights on the Prairie: A Histo…
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Episode 22 - "The Condition of Freemasonry in Oklahoma" with Robert G Davis
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The Illustrious Bob Davis joins us to speak about the condition of Freemasonry in Oklahoma. More info can be found here: www.RobertGDavis.net
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Episode 21 - The Art of Memory with Martin Faulks
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Learn more about Martin Faulks: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MartinJFaulks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/martin.faulks Lewis Masonic: Https://lewismasonic.co.uk "A Mosaic Palace Freemasonry and the Art of Memory" https://amzn.to/38mInmi
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Episode 20 - Tattooing Masons and Masons who tattoo
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David's rant: https://threedistinctknocks.org/of-rings-and-things/ Bro. Joseph Boo, Wor. David Norton, and Bro. Ian Adams join us to talk about: Tattooing MasonsMasons with TattoosMasonic TattoosMasons who TattooBy Wor. David Riley and Bro. Nicholas Harvey
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Episode 19 - "Find More" Campaign with Wor. H. Robert Huke
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Wor. H. Robert Huke joins us to talk about the new "Find More" marketing campaign with the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts.By Wor. David Riley and Bro. Nicholas Harvey
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Episode 18.1 - We asked Bob Davis, York Rite or Scottish Rite?
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We asked Bob Davis "York Rite or Scottish Rite?" and which one should be done first.By Wor. David Riley and Bro. Nicholas Harvey
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Episode 18 - We're Back With Robert G Davis
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David's rant, titled "Hello, Brother."Dr. Jim TresnerNew Scottish Rite education materialsBob answers the age old debate: Scottish Rite vs York Rite? The products mentioned can be found here:https://robertgdavis.net/shop/By Wor. David Riley and Bro. Nicholas Harvey
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Episode 17 - Starting a New Grand Lodge
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Thank you to Bro. Aaron for suggesting this topic from our Patreon! "My topic is the ideal Grand Lodge, but in a bit of a science fiction context. It's 20 years in the future, and you find yourself in the new colony on Mars. At the point that there are three Lodges in this new colony, you and your Grand Lodge decide that the time has come to form a…
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Episode 16 - The Copiale Manuscript
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Bro. Bryan Godwin joins us to discuss what the Copiale Manuscript is and what implications it has for the Masonic timeline Bro Bryan Godwin: https://freemasonlifestyle.com/https://www.facebook.com/brobryan.godwin.5https://www.instagram.com/freemasonlifestyle/ Episode Sponsor: www.fossilbluff.com https://www.patreon.com/ThreeDistinctKnocks…
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We discuss the (recently released in the USA) show "Inside the Freemasons" from the UGLE. Now on Netflix. Episode Sponsor: www.fossilbluff.com Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThreeDistinctKnocksBy Wor. David Riley and Bro. Nicholas Harvey
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Episode 14 - The Fine Arts with Wor. Ryan Flynn
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For the rant, Bro. David Riley talks about the unexpected hiatus and how Masons came to him in his time of need. Bro. Ryan Flynn talks about the fine arts of Freemasonry and his beautiful works of art. Ryan can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/RyanJFlynnArtist/By Wor. David Riley and Bro. Nicholas Harvey
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You NEED to subscribe to The Southern California Research Lodge
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While in Guthrie, Oklahoma for the Scottish Rite Reunion Weekend I had a chance to sit down with Worshipful Jeriel Smith to talk about their lodge and the monthly print that I believe should be in every Mason's mailbox. Thank you Bro. Taylor of the podcast www.facebook.com/frontporchmasonic for joining as well! More info can be found here: https://…
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We discuss the history and differences between York Rite and Scottish Rite, and which one you should join first.By Wor. David Riley and Bro. Nicholas Harvey
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David shares wisdom for first time Worshipful Masters and we bounce ideas that we've seen work from our years in the Craft through many lodges around the world.By Wor. David Riley and Bro. Nicholas Harvey
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ELI5: How to pick a lodge? How to change lodges?
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ELI5: How to pick a lodge? How to change lodges? We discuss how to pick a lodge, how to change lodges, and what to look for.By Wor. David Riley and Bro. Nicholas Harvey
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ELI5: Lucinda Pendleton Morgan Harris (Smith?), Joseph Smith, the Mormon church, and the Grand Lodge of Illinois
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ELI5: Lucinda Pendleton Morgan Harris (Smith?), wife of William Morgan of the Morgan Affair.By Wor. David Riley and Bro. Nicholas Harvey
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The first video in our series of SHORT videos, ELI5 style (explain like I'm 5 yrs old) on various subjects with the goal of bringing all non-masons, EA, FC, and MM "up to speed".By Wor. David Riley and Bro. Nicholas Harvey
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Wor. David Riley & Bro. Nicholas Harvey discuss Robert's Rules of Order ( http://amzn.to/2BBOq8U ) and "..parliamentary procedure for parliamentarians and anyone involved in an organization, association, club, or group and the authoritative guide to smooth, orderly, and fairly conducted meetings and assemblies." David's rant can be found here: http…
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Episode 12 - The After Lodge Experience
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Harlan, Bruce, Tony, and J from the After Lodge Podcast join us to talk about the importance of the "after lodge experience" www.AfterLodge.comwww.Facebook.com/AfterLodge www.ThreeDistinctKnocks.orgwww.Facebook.com/ThreeDistinctKnocksBy Wor. David Riley and Bro. Nicholas Harvey
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Bro. Ernesto Fernandez from Amicable Lodge in Cambridge, MA, joins us to talk about: His role as TreasurerHead of the Campaign for the Cambridge Masonic TempleHow they raised $28,000 in three months Find out more here: https://www.facebook.com/cambridgefreemasons/ David's Rant: http://threedistinctknocks.org/st-johns-day-episode-11-rant/…
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Wor. David Riley gives an introduction to Kabbalah and Freemasonry. Thank to the Brother & friend who suggested the idea to us!By Wor. David Riley and Bro. Nicholas Harvey
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David Riley talks about Masonic Morality, trolleyology, utilitarianism, deontological ethics, etc.By Wor. David Riley and Bro. Nicholas Harvey
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Episode 8.1 - Campaign for the Cambridge Masonic Temple
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Wor. David Riley speaks about the Campaign. https://www.facebook.com/cambridgefreemasons/By Wor. David Riley and Bro. Nicholas Harvey
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Bro. Sam Mallikarjunan, an Executive Strategist at HubSpot and Harvard professor teaching Advanced Digital Marketing joins us to talk about first impressions, websites, facebook pages, SEO, and how you advertise and market a business is very similar with how you market and advertise both your lodge and Freemasonry.…
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Episode 7 - Mystical Experiences in Freemasonry
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Wor. Baruti KMT-Sisouvong joins us to talk about his dissertation and the results of his survey on the mystical experiences in Freemasonry. Wor. David Riley's rant can be found here: http://bit.ly/2va0s2t Baruti's social media pages are: www.instagram.com/baruti/ www.twitter.com/baruti www.facebook.com/baruti…
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Episode 6.1 - Guided Meditation w Bro. Chuck Dunning
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PSA: Do not listen while operating any heavy machinery. May cause a meditative state or a shift in consciousness Only listen in a safe area in your own home. In this episode Bro. Chuck Dunning guides us through a meditation.By Wor. David Riley and Bro. Nicholas Harvey
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Episode 6 - Contemplative Masonry w/ Bro. Chuck Dunning
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In this episode Bro. Chuck Dunning speaks about his book "Contemplative Masonry: Basic Applications of Mindfulness, Meditation, and Imagery for the Craft", available here: http://amzn.to/2qktrPt We also speak about "The Cloud of Unknowing", available here: http://amzn.to/2uwKlx7 Bro. David Riley's rant can be found here: http://bit.ly/2uudkmF…
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Bro. Jason Mitchell joins us to speak on where the education process begins for a prospective candidate and how to set them down the right path, his insane amount of titles, why Manly P Hall isn't a good recommendation, and where to learn about the "real world history" of Freemasonry.By Wor. David Riley and Bro. Nicholas Harvey
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On this Episode with interview three Worshipful Brothers to get their experience and advice for someone looking to enrich their lodge or prepare for their time in the East.By Wor. David Riley and Bro. Nicholas Harvey
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Episode 2 - Religious Tolerance in Freemasonry
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Wor. Ted Graham and Bro. Micah Fox join us to discuss religious tolerance in Freemasonry with their experience as a Sufi Muslim and a Jew. The paper can be found here: http://threedistinctknocks.org/religious-tolerance-wor-david-riley/By Wor. David Riley and Bro. Nicholas Harvey
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Bro. Jason E. Marshall joins us on Episode 3 of 3DK to discuss his book, "The Path: Using the Religions of the World as a Guide to Personal and Spiritual Development" Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2rU4iew The article featured can be found at: http://threedistinctknocks.org/paths-by-wor-bro-david-riley/ YouTube video: https://youtu.be/Ydv6NQVgF1U…
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