Fort Worth 148

Did you think these horses were dead? TOO BAD. We're gonna beat 'em anyway, and y'all'll get a twofer! Please join brothers Rhit Moore, Billy Hamilton, Gabriel Jagush, and Evve Kuykendall as they sit down to talk about usage of skull imagery in Freemasonry, and what their thoughts are on dress codes within Freemasonry. 0:00:34 - Host Introductions 0:01:45 - Discussion Question: How do y'all feel about the phrase, "you get out of it what you put into it," in regards to Freemasonry? 0:21:03 - SKULLS IN MASONRY 0:53:20 - DRESS CODES IN MASONRY 2:11:08 - Quote of the Week: Rhit Murders the Latin Language 2:13:27 - Contact Info Podcast episodes are released on the first and third Thursdays of each month! Check us out: http://www.fortworth148.org/ https://www.facebook.com/fortworthlodge148/ fortworthlodge148@gmail.com https://www.texasmasonicon.com/ info@texasmasonicon.com @TexasMasoniCon on FB & IG #DareToBeSquare Contact the 64th District for events: 64th.org

This is our first episode recorded in-person, ever! Please join brothers Rhit Moore, Billy Hamilton, Gabriel Jagush, and Evve Kuykendall as they sit down with special guests Sir Knight RICKY COX, Eminent Grand Sentinel of the Grand Commandery of Texas, and Right Illustrious Companion DON PAUL PAYTON, Right Illustrious Deputy Grand Master of the Most Illustrious Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Texas. This episode is our longest yet, and was a blast to record. 0:00:34 - Host & Guest Introductions 0:01:05 - Discussion Question: I am a new master mason and will be in the offer line in December, potentially starting at Senior Warden - is it okay for me to ask to progress through the chairs more slowly? 0:03:13 - THE WEATHERFORD YORK RITE POWER HOUR 0:06:15 - Fraternal Spotlight: Ricky Cox & Don Paul Payton 0:09:10 - The Masonic Boots 1:13:44 - Are we mistakenly pushing guys to become Master Masons too fast? 1:29:49 - The Ugliest Boots on the Planet 2:01:39 - Why Ricky is NOT Allowed to Drive o

Texas MasoniCon 2019 has come and gone, and boy, what a great time it was. What a fantastic time! Please join brothers Rhit Moore, Billy Hamilton, Gabriel Jagush, and Evve Kuykendall as they sit down with special guest, Mark McCaghren, Fort Worth Lodge's treasurer. We discuss TXMC 2019 and go over future plans. 0:00:34 - Host & Guest Intros 0:01:47 - Host Debut Interview: Evve Kuykendall 0:10:58 - OLT 201 Review 0:16:17 - TEXAS MASONICON 2019 POST-EVENT REVIEW 1:45:07 - Fraternal Quote of the Fortnight: Harry S. Truman 1:46:11 - Closing Thoughts & Contact Info Podcast episodes are released on the first and third Thursdays of each month! Check us out: http://www.fortworth148.org/ https://www.facebook.com/fortworthlodge148/ info148@fortworth148.org https://www.texasmasonicon.com/ info@texasmasonicon.com @TexasMasoniCon on FB & IG #DareToBeSquare Contact the 64th District for events: 64th.org

The Wizard yelled, "Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain!" It was too late. Dorothy had seen everything. Brothers Rhit Moore, Billy Hamilton, and Gabriel Jagush pull back the curtain on Fort Worth Lodge and talk about the problems that every lodge will experience at some point. 0:00:35 - Host & Guest Introductions 0:02:20 - ROUNDTABLE: Behind the Curtain 1:22:06 - Fraternal Quote of the Week: Benjamin Franklin 1:23:52 - Contact Info Podcast episodes are released on the first and third Thursdays of each month! Check us out: http://www.fortworth148.org/ https://www.facebook.com/fortworthlodge148/ info148@fortworth148.org https://www.texasmasonicon.com/ info@texasmasonicon.com @TexasMasoniCon on FB & IG #DareToBeSquare Contact the 64th District for events: 64th.org

Brothers Rhit Moore, Billy Hamilton, and Gabriel Jagush sit down with Brother Ruben Bazan, III, and learn more about his masonic journey, what Freemasonry is like in Laredo, Texas, and what the town of Laredo itself is like. If you want to learn more about the annual Abrazo Ceremony that takes place on the Lincoln Juarez Bridge between Laredo and Nuevo Laredo, please visit the International Good Neighbor Council at http://www.ignc-laredo.com/bridge-ceremony/ 0:00:34 - Host & Guest Introductions 0:01:05 - Discussion Question: What's up with the storage room, uh, I mean anteroom? 0:03:13 - Discussion Question: What is Texas MasoniCon? 0:06:15 - Fraternal Spotlight: Ruben Bazan III 0:09:10 - Fraternal Quote of the Week: William Taft 1:13:44 - Closing Thoughts & Contact Info Podcast episodes are released on the first and third Thursdays of each month! Check us out: http://www.fortworth148.org/ https://www.facebook.com/fortworthlodge148/ info148@fortworth148.org https://www.texasmasonicon.com/ info@texasma

Brothers Rhit Moore & Gabriel Jagush sit down with R∴W∴ Brother Brad Kohanke, R∴W∴ Grand Orator of the M∴W∴ Grand Lodge of Texas. What does a Grand Orator do? What is the GLoTX Committee on Masonic Education and Service up to? What's Brad's favorite part of Freemasonry? (For that last one, you get three guesses, and the first two don't count.) All this, and more! 0:00:34 - Host & Guest Introductions 0:01:05 - What does the Grand Orator do? 0:03:13 - Discussion Question: How would I go about setting up a raffle for my lodge? 0:06:15 - Discussion Question: What is a masonic passport? 0:09:10 - Fraternal Spotlight: R∴W∴ Brother Brad Kohanke, R∴W∴ Grand Orator 1:13:44 - Fraternal Quote of the Week: R∴W∴ Bro Benj Franklin 1:14:39 - Closing Thoughts, Texas MasoniCon Plug, & Contact Info Podcast episodes are released on the first and third Thursdays of each month! Check us out: http://www.fortworth148.org/ https://www.facebook.com/fortworthlodge148/ info148@fortworth148.org https://www.texasmasonicon.

Brothers Rhit Moore, Billy Hamilton, & Gabriel Jagush sit down with Brother John Tolbert to learn more about him and about San Marcos lodge. A masonic riddle makes a special appearance. How does San Marcos Lodge operate? Who inspired John to join Freemasonry? What's up with astral projection? All this, and more! 0:00:34 - Host & Guest Introductions 0:03:41 - A Masonic Riddle (Shared by Bro. Robert Marshall) 0:15:28 - Discussion Question: When Should(n't) the Senior Warden be Satisfied? 1:18:13 - Main Episode Content: Fraternal Spotlight w/ Bro. John Tolbert 1:18:38 - Quote of the Week: Aristotle 1:18:38 - Closing Thoughts and Contact Plugs Podcast episodes are released on the first and third Thursdays of each month! Check us out: http://www.fortworth148.org/ https://www.facebook.com/fortworthlodge148/ info148@fortworth148.org https://www.texasmasonicon.com/ info@texasmasonicon.com @TexasMasoniCon on FB & IG #DareToBeSquare Contact the 64th District for events: 64th.org

Please join us this episode as we discuss quality of degree work and pricing structures for dues and degree fees! Brothers Rhit Moore, Billy Hamilton, and Gabriel Jagush hope that you find this discussion helpful. If you have any opinions on these subjects, shoot us an email! We love to hear from listeners. 0:00:34 - Host Introductions 0:03:41 - Discussion Question: What do you feel a the first task a newly-raised & proficient Master Mason should take on? 0:15:28 - Main Subject: Dues, Degrees, and Fees 1:18:13 - Quote of the Week: President John F. Kennedy 1:18:38 - Closing Thoughts & Contact Info Podcast episodes are released on the first and third Thursdays of each month! Check us out: http://www.fortworth148.org/ https://www.facebook.com/fortworthlodge148/ info148@fortworth148.org https://www.texasmasonicon.com/ info@texasmasonicon.com @TexasMasoniCon on FB & IG #DareToBeSquare https://austinlodge12.com/ Contact the 64th District for events: 64th.org

On this quick hit Brother Robert Marshall talks about how Masons attempted to go underground when Masonry was outlawed during the Nazi occupation in the Netherlands.  Oh and do yourself a favor and order you some of Waco 92's delicious Busy Brew coffee on their website at www.wacomasonic.org/store. Also don't forget to get your tickets for Texas Masonicon at www.TexasMasoniCon.com #DaretoBeSquare Brothers

Join Brothers Billy Hamilton, Rhit Moore and later Gabe Jagush as we chat with Brother Berryman about his Masonic Journey.  

Brothers Rhit Moore and Gabriel Jagush sit down with Brother John Brengle from Austin Lodge #12 to learn more about the introduction program that Austin Lodge calls "Masonry 101." Join us while we learn how to improve the experience of aspiring Freemasons and streamline the process of candidate quality control. 0:00:34 - Host & Guest Introductions 0:01:53 - Discussion Question: Does getting endowed actually hurt the Grand Lodge and fraternity as a whole, or does it only hurt constituent lodges? 0:08:22 - Episode Content: Masonry 101 at Austin Lodge #12 w/ Special Guest, Brother John Brengle 0:21:04 - Fraternal Quote of the Week: Reverend Brother John Ford Newton 2:01:24 - Closing Thoughts From Hosts & Guest 2:02:23 - Contact Info for Fort Worth Lodge, Texas MasoniCon, and Austin Lodge Podcast episodes are released on the first and third Thursdays of each month! Check us out: http://www.fortworth148.org/ https://www.facebook.com/fortworthlodge148/ info148@fortworth148.org https://www.texasmasonicon.com

It was our extreme pleasure to sit down with R∴W∴ Brother Brad Billings for his second fraternal spotlight. Brother Brad is currently serving as the R∴W∴ Grand Junior Warden of the M∴W∴ Grand Lodge of Texas. Please join us (Brothers Rhit Moore, Billy Hamilton, and Gabriel Jagush) as we catch up with Brad and hear about what he's got planned for the future. 0:00:34 - Host & Guest Introductions 0:01:53 - Fort Worth Scottish Rite Ladder of Perfection Re-Cap 0:08:22 - Discussion Question: What do you do if the culture at your lodge is to pass a petition around for signatures the first night after meeting a candidate? 0:21:04 - Episode Content: Fraternal Spotlight R∴W∴ Brother Brad Billings, Grand Junior Warden 2:01:24 - Fraternal Quote of the Week: R∴W∴ Brother Jewel P. Lightfoot 2:02:23 - Closing thoughts Podcast episodes are released on the first and third Thursdays of each month! Check us out: http://www.fortworth148.org/ https://www.facebook.com/fortworthlodge148/ info148@fortworth148.org https://www.texa

We got to sit and talk with the wonderful Brother Larry Fitzpatrick this time! Larry is the chairman of the Grand Lodge of Texas Committee on Masonic Education & Service. Please join Brothers Rhit Moore, Billy Hamilton, and Gabriel Jagush as they learn more about this awesome committee, what they do for the state of Texas, and what they can do for your lodge. 0:00:34 - Host & Guest Introductions 0:02:51 - Discussion Question: should I tell my friends that I'm becoming a Freemason? 0:07:49 - Subject: The Grand Lodge Committee on Masonic Education & Service w/ Larry Fitzpatrick 1:48:27 - Fraternal Quote of the Week: Count Basie 1:49:19 - Closing Thoughts Podcast episodes are released on the first and third Thursdays of each month! Check us out: http://www.fortworth148.org/ https://www.facebook.com/fortworthlodge148/ info148@fortworth148.org https://www.texasmasonicon.com/ info@texasmasonicon.com @TexasMasoniCon on FB & IG #DareToBeSquare Contact the 64th District for events: 64th.org

It's our honor to present a fraternal spotlight episode with Brother Michael Poll. Please join Brothers Rhit Moore, Billy Hamilton, and Gabriel Jagush as they get to know Mike a little better and talk about everything from masonic funerals to the War of 1812. You're gonna like this episode - we guarantee it. 00:00:35 - Host & Guest Introduction 00:02:59 - Discussion Question: "If I get pulled over by a cop, and we're both Freemasons, will the cop look the other way?" 00:05:48 - Episode Content: Fraternal Spotlight w/ Brother Michael Poll 01:22:46 - Fraternal Quote of the Week: RW Benjamin Franklin 01:23:07 - Closing Thoughts 01:29:49 - Contact Info & Plug for CornerstonePublishers.com and Texas MasoniCon 2019 The Fort Worth Lodge #148 Podcast would also like to urge you to donate blood if you are medically able. Your time and precious gift, can and DOES save lives. Thanks! Podcast episodes are released on the first and third Thursdays of each month! Check us out: http://www.fortworth148.org/ https://w

Join Billy Hamilton and Rhit Moore as they chat with Jeremy Barnes and Michael Radigan.  The creators of the Amity Mobile app.  This is an app all Masons should have on their smart phone.  Why you may ask?  Well we answer those questions and more in this episode.  Plus on this episode as well the Amity team debuts a new feature their R&D Department ;) has developed.  This new feature has great potential to save Grand Lodges & Lodges a good sum of money.  It could also relieve the Secretary of a very tedious and time consuming task.  Not to mention give us real time information for a very important process we conduct as Masons.  We also dive in many types of technology that could greatly help the Lodge streamline many processes.   Don't forget to subscribe through your favorite podcast app so the episodes automatically download when released.   0:00 Into  0:04 Discussion Questions  0:17 Intro to Amity App 0:34 Announcement  0:59 Wind-down Questions 1:12 Closing Thoughts 1:17 Quote    The Fort Worth L

It was an honor to sit and talk with R∴W∴ Brother Paul Underwood, Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Texas. Brother Paul is a great example of what it means to delve deep into leadership in Freemasonry, and his journey as a member of the Masonic Home & School in Fort Worth, to Deputy Grand Master, is an inspiring one. Please join Brothers Rhit Moore, Billy Hamilton, and Gabriel Jagush in getting to know Brother Paul a little better. 00:00:35 - Host & Guest Introductions 00:01:35 - Fraternal Spotlight: R∴W∴ Paul Underwood, Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Texas 02:06:47 - Texas MasoniCon 2019 Info 02:07:52 - Fraternal Quote of the Week: Ill. Bro∴ Harry S. Truman, 33°, Past Grand Master of Masons in Missouri 02:08:22 - Closing Thoughts & Contact Info The Fort Worth Lodge #148 Podcast would also like to urge you to donate blood if you are medically able. Your time and precious gift, can and DOES save lives. Thanks! Podc

Join Rhit Moore as he rambles about the importance of mental focus during the Ritual in this short episode.  

Are you ready to dive into the wider world of Western initiatic traditions? If so, please join Brothers Rhit Moore, Billy Hamilton, and Gabriel Jagush as they speak with Brother Paul Edward Rana. Brother Paul is an expert on many Western initiatic traditions and esoteric subjects, including but not limited to Rosicrucianism, alchemy, Martinism, Hermeticism, and the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. He is also a higly-accomplished martial artist and leads his own school, Prana Martial Arts. 00:00:35 - Host & Guest Introductions 00:01:06 - How Rhit & Paul Met 00:02:04 - Discussion Question: Can we grant a guy's bucket-list wish by making him Worshipful Master? 00:10:44 - Fraternal Spotlight: Brother Paul Edward Rana 01:33:32 - Fraternal Quote of the Week: Louis-Claude de Saint-Martin 01:34:06 - Closing Thoughts The Fort Worth Lodge #148 Podcast would also like to urge you to donate blood if you are medically able. Your time and precious gift, can and DOES save lives. Thanks! Podcast episodes are relea

WE'RE BACK. Join Brothers Rhit Moore, Billy Hamilton, and Gabriel Jagush as they give you a recap of what went down at the 2019 Annual Communication of the M∴ W∴ Grand Lodge of Texas, AF&AM.  00:00:36 - Host Introductions & the Fun Time We Had at Grand Lodge 00:05:31 - The Boys Shill for Texas Masonicon 00:12:09 - Resolution #1 00:15:14 - Resolution #2 00:18:26 - Resolution #3 00:23:40 - Resolution #4 00:29:58 - Resolution #5 00:32:12 - Resolution #6 00:35:01 - Resolution #7 00:38:54 - Resolution #8 00:40:45 - Resolution #9 00:41:43 - Resolution #10 00:42:54 - Resolution #11 00:44:28 - Resolution #12 00:47:47 - Resolution #13 00:49:57 - Resolution #14 00:55:19 - Resolution #15 01:00:32 - Resolution #16 01:05:48 - Resolution #17 01:06:38 - Resolution #18 01:07:13 - Resolution #19 01:08:06 - Grand Master's Recommendation #1 01:10:43 - THE ELECTIONS 01:18:28 - RECOGNITION ESTABLISHED with M∴W∴ PHGL Washington D.C. 01:20:31 - Closing Thoughts 01:24:02 - Fraternal Quote of the Week - R∴W∴B∴ Jewel P. Lightf

Brothers Rhit Moore, Billy Hamilton, and Gabriel Jagush sit down for the last episode of Season 2, and talk about the proposed resolutions to be voted on during the upcoming annual Grand Lodge Communication of the Grand Lodge of Texas. Some of these are pretty straightforwards, but others have inspired some discussion. 00:00:35 - Host Introductions 00:05:00 - Resolution #2: Requiring Masters/Wardens to Hold Esoteric Instruction Certificates 00:13:02 - Resolution #3: Raising the Minimum Endowment Price 00:17:10 - Resolution #4: Allowing Lodges to Wear Aprons at More Public Events 00:18:30 - Resolution #5: Allowing the Order of the Sword of Bunker Hill to Meet in Masonic Lodge Rooms 00:20:30 - Resolution #6: Allowing Lodges to Assess Late Fees for Dues 00:22:43 - Resolution #7: Creating the Title of "Past District Deputy Grand Master" 00:27:40 - Resolution #9: Requiring Votes When Redistricting 00:30:51 - Resolution #10: Allowing Lodges to Create Digital Archives of Lodge Records 00:33:46 - Resolution #11: Addi