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092: Knock Knock? | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 01:04:19

Jason & Eric discuss an interesting post by Bro. Greg Starr, courtesy of Chris Hodapp's excellent Freemasons for Dummies blog. They also wish their listeners a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy New Year, and a Rockin' Kwanzaa!

091: If This Goes On | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 50:58

091: If This Goes On

090: Reclaiming Reclaiming | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 01:24:52

Eric and Jason are joined by special guest Jon Ruark of the Masonic Roundtable to critique John Wm. McNaughton's (Recently retired SGC of the Scottish Rite, NMJ) recent book, Reclaiming the Soul of Freemasonry.

089: Is Social Media Killing Freemasonry? | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 01:11:19

In this episode Jason and Eric discuss the dark side of social media and Facebook, and why it seems so hard to have a civil discussion on Facebook, and why social media is no substitute for lodge.

088: Technology for Masons | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 01:12:07

088: Technology for Masons

087: What does Masonry Feel like? | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 01:01:45

Jason and Eric talk about Masonic identity and what Masonry feels like.

086: Masonic Conferences | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 58:57

Jason and Eric discuss their experiences with Masonic conferences. It's not about the program, it is about the people you meet there. We also propose a new type of conference for Masonic Week. Please visit our Patreon Page and consider becoming an Xecutive Producer. It helps keep the show going and it helps us bring new and better Masonic experiences to you.

085: Trust and Honor | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 01:04:35

In this episode, Jason and Eric discuss a foundational aspect of Freemasonry: trust. What it is, why it is important and how it relates to honor. Eric referenced items from Honor: a History, by James Bowman

084: Masonry and Citizenship | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 54:16

The events in Charlottesville were disturbing. I thins episode, Jason and Eric talk about an op-ed in the New York times on the perils of identity politics, an editorial warning about the unintentional dangers of Google and Facebook, and a speech on Masonry that is as fresh today as the day it was originally given. Full show notes at xoriente.com

083: Intelligentsia Inside | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 01:05:25