Bob Davis 33°, GC, Secretary of the Guthrie Oklahoma Scottish Rite

Join us this Sunday as Masonic Central welcomes Br. Bob Davis 33°, GC, Secretary of the Guthrie Oklahoma Scottish Rite. Our discussion will focus on Oklahoma Masonry, the Guthrie College of the Consistory study program, the role of the "mature masculine" in Freemasonry, and his thoughts on the future of Freemasonry.

Br. Robert is also the author of Understanding Manhood in Americaand the author of the blog Papers of Robert G. Davis.

Join us for this special guest Sunday, November 2nd, at 6PM PST/9PM EST on the Masonic Central Pod Cast for this interesting look at the Scottish Rite.

Listen live to our program by going to MasonicCentral.com or be a part of our live in “virtual” studio audience by logging in at talkshoe at 6PM PST / 9PM EST! Or download the show from our website MasonicCentral.com.

Right Worshipful Tom Jackson, Sunday October 26th

This Sunday on Masonic Central we have the rare opportunity to speak with one of the most prominent champions of modern Masonry, right Worshipful Tom Jackson. As Masonic resumes go, Br. Jackson’s takes 4 pages to catalog his achievements, and I assure you it is not a list of lofty titles and dues cards.

Presently, he is the Secretary of the World Conference of Masonic Grand Lodges and formerly the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, and those titles pale in comparison with is insight into Freemasonry today. This shows focus will be on world Freemasonry in general and North American Freemasonry in particular.

Having had the opportunity to speak to him and hear him present, he is without a doubt a man worth listening to.

Join us for this very special guest Sunday, October 26th, at 6PM PST/9PM EST on the Masonic Central Pod Cast to get a close up look on the world view of Freemasonry.

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Jessica L. Harland-Jacobs author of Builders of Empire on Masonic Central

This Sunday, we are in for a special treat as we delve into Freemasonry and academia when we talk to Professor Jessica Harlan-Jacobs who is the author of “Builders of Empire: Freemasons and British Imperialism, 1717-1927”. This book, while not an exotic expose of the mysterious secrets of the ancient fraternity, it is a well paced analysis of its most formative period of growth.

Some of the area of the discussion will include the world of British Colonialism in which Freemasonry grew and what that meant for both the Empire and to Freemasonry. Also we will examine the function of Freemasonry in academia today and much more!

This will be a an exciting dialog and a special treat to have one of the newest voices in American academic study of Freemasonry in University today.

Do you want to listen live? Join us and be a part of our live in-virtual-studio audience by logging in at talkshoe at 6PM PST / 9PM EST during the show and join in on the show! We can your questions live during the call for our guest. Or, listen to or download the show from our website MasonicCentral.com.

Stephen Dafoe on Masonic Central October 12th

This Sunday we have the opportunity to have a conversation with author, historian,and brother Stephen Dafoe. Br. Stephen is the prolific author of several Masonic and Templar books, who is now crossing into the world of Graphic Novels with his new project Outremer due out November first.

Join us as we talk all things Templar and delve into their historic past and their meaningful significance to Freemasonry today. and, who knows, maybe we'll get down to the real meaning of Bamophet!

It really will be a great discussion and one sure to illuminate the wide topic of the Knights Templar and Freemasonry.

Thats this Sunday, October 12th, at 6PM PST / 9PM EST on Masonic Central!

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Table "Tech" Talk - Sunday on Masonic Central - Technology and Modern Masonry.

What type of tools do you need to run your Lodge at maximum efficiency? Are there tools to better administer committees, and communication to members? How can we link the membership back into the lodge? This week on Masonic Central we want to look at the various types of tools available on line for for use in the administration and communication in the lodge environment. Listen in on the live show and put in your ¢.02 on what has worked for you and your lodge.

The technology is out there and we want to make some sense of it to make it easier for you to use.

Join us this Sunday at 6PM PST / 9PM EST on Masonic Central as our brother Tim Bryce steps in as a guest host on our famous table talk open forum to tackle the subject of the different types of technology available today.

This week on Masonic Central - Nelson King, Philalethes Society Past President and current Editor

This Sunday, join us in welcoming Brother Nelson King who is the past President and current Editor of the Philalethes Society. A veteran of Freemasonry, recorded in numerous affiliations from across a wide swath of North American Masonry, Br. King is well known for his public oratory, writing proficiency, and able research.

The Philalethes Society was founded on October 1, 1928, and has published numerous articles by and for its members. For many years it has been voted the best Masonic publication in the world. Its sole purpose is to act as a clearinghouse for Masonic knowledge by exchanging ideas, researching the problems confronting Freemasonry, and relaying them along to the Masonic world.

Our conversation with Brother King will focus on several ares in which are little discussed in wide circles these days including Masonry in Cuba, The Philalathes Society, the state of Masonic research, including the Philalethes, and contemporary research in general.

It should be an illuminating conversation.

Sunday, September 21st at 6pm PST / 9pm EST only on Masonic Central!

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Masonic Central, the Masonic Pod-Cast Talk Show

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Masonic Central if an interview based weekly pod-cast talk show made by Freemasons for Freemasons. It is hosted by Greg Stewart and Dean Kennedy (see below for bios), and is recorded in front of a live audience of brothers and other interested guests. The show is broadcast LIVE on Sunday evenings at 6pm PST, and available afterward for streaming or download. To see a Calendar of upcoming show, visit our show website at MasonicCentral.com.

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Who are the hosts of Masonic Central?
Greg Stewart is the host and editor of Masonic Central. He is a 32nd degree Master Mason form the Grand Lodge of California and is a member of Hollywood Lodge No. 355 in Tarzana California. In addition to Masonic Central, he is the writer of the Masonic Blog Masonic Traveler, and the editor of the Masonic Information site Freemason Information. Outside of the pod-cast, Greg belongs to several Masonic bodies and is active in his lodge as the chair of several committees. Outside of Freemasonry, Greg is a Brand Manager, Graphic Designer, and web developer. He is very passionate about Freemasonry, history, religion, and their contributions to the fraternity.

To contact Greg, you can send him an email at Masonic Traveler

Dean is the co-host and producer of Masonic Central. He is a past master, Shriner and 14th degree Master Mason from the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia, Canada. He is a proud member of Ad Astra Lodge #130 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. As well he owns a blog called Freemason's Corner. Outside of Masonry Dean is a father of two (three in a month) and a business owner. He is a benefits consultant/insurance broker. When he is done with that he is running his other business, an e-marketing firm.

To contact Dean, you can send him an email at Dean kennedy