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X-Oriente

X-Oriente (Ex Oriente) means "From the East." X-Oriente is a podcast (MP3) dedicated to those Freemasons who are young (and young at heart). In each episode we will explore the ideas, the practice and... Read more

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017: Christian Mysticism and High Degrees

017: Christian Mysticism and High Degrees

Live (sort of) from Washington DC! This is an event sponsored by Benjamin B. French Lodge No. 15 in Washington DC. (Retu... Read more

7 Feb 2007

1hr 14mins

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118: 5 Things Every New Mason Should Know

118: 5 Things Every New Mason Should Know

In this episode, Eric and Jason discuss the five things every new Mason should know, but they don't tell you.

12 Mar 2019

1hr 2mins

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096: Why We Believe

096: Why We Believe

Why is it so important that a Freemason believe in a Supreme Being? In this episode, Jason and Eric take the First of th... Read more

27 Feb 2018

1hr 24mins

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102: Symbolism 101

102: Symbolism 101

"The map is not the terrain, we are told." In this episode, Jason and Eric (and our Live audience) explore the importanc... Read more

16 Apr 2018

1hr 11mins

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130: Do Clothes Maketh the Mason?

130: Do Clothes Maketh the Mason?

Eric and Jason are joined by our good friend, Nicky Sampogna, who is arguably one of the best-dressed Masons around, and... Read more

14 Nov 2019

1hr 32mins

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020: How to Think Critically

020: How to Think Critically

Critical thinking tools and a challenge

21 Sep 2007

46mins

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006: Fundamentalism and Freemasonry Part 1

006: Fundamentalism and Freemasonry Part 1

Fundamentalism is very bad for free, democratic societies, and it is bad for Freemasonry. In part 1 of this multi-part s... Read more

9 Feb 2006

28mins

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135: Sympathy for the Devil II

135: Sympathy for the Devil II

Associations with the infernal have always plagued Freemasonry, even from its earliest days. But what is exactly "The De... Read more

6 Jan 2020

1hr 34mins

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092: Knock Knock?

092: Knock Knock?

Jason & Eric discuss an interesting post by Bro. Greg Starr, courtesy of Chris Hodapp's excellent Freemasons for Dum... Read more

20 Dec 2017

1hr 4mins

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003: Working For the Man

003: Working For the Man

Episode 3: Working For the ManThis month's show is a Illinois Grand Lodge Special! but you don't have to live on a prair... Read more

6 Oct 2005

1hr 17mins

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099: Masonic Entitlement

099: Masonic Entitlement

Join special guest host Jason Richards from the Masonic Roundtable and Eric Diamond as they discuss that we as Freemason... Read more

27 Mar 2018

1hr 13mins

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131: The Curse of Nostalgia

131: The Curse of Nostalgia

Freemasonry has a rich and storied past. But is living in the glories of the past holding us back from the future? Eric ... Read more

15 Nov 2019

1hr 35mins

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077: Kendall Jenner is NOT a Shriner!

077: Kendall Jenner is NOT a Shriner!

Jason has a lot on his mind in this episode. He's thinking about advertising and Masonry. Is it necessary? Is it a good ... Read more

16 May 2017

1hr 36mins

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107: The Table Proceeding

107: The Table Proceeding

Jason and Eric are joined by special guest, M.: W.: Joe Crociata, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Washington, D.... Read more

26 Jun 2018

1hr 12mins

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106: Winners and Losers

106: Winners and Losers

Jason and Eric discuss the idea that there are winners and losers in Freemasonry and how that might help and hurt the Cr... Read more

15 Jun 2018

1hr 19mins

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005: The Perfect Storm

005: The Perfect Storm

Are we ready for the onslaught of movies and books about Freemasonry? Between National Treasure, National Treasure 2 and... Read more

21 Jan 2006

25mins

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026: An Evening With Brother "Iceman"

026: An Evening With Brother "Iceman"

I spent an evening with M.W. Bro. Jerry Butler. I went to learn more about Prince Hall Masonry, about the differences be... Read more

19 Mar 2008

1hr 2mins

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028: Believing In

028: Believing In

Belief in God is a foundation of the Craft. but what exactly is belief and why is it so important? In this episode we ta... Read more

3 Nov 2008

43mins

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085: Trust and Honor

085: Trust and Honor

In this episode, Jason and Eric discuss a foundational aspect of Freemasonry: trust. What it is, why it is important and... Read more

11 Sep 2017

1hr 4mins

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007: Fundamentalism and Freemasonry Part 2

007: Fundamentalism and Freemasonry Part 2

In Part 2, We take a look at a Masonic Fundamentalist group that has split off from the mainstream of Freemasonry. Also,... Read more

26 Mar 2006

31mins

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