Shaping the Ashlar Podcast

Shaping the Ashlar
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Shaping the Ashlar is a Freemasonry discussion without the stuffy lecture. Brothers talking openly about the Craft, brotherhood, history, symbolism, Lodge life, its future, and everything in between. Keep shaping the ashlar.

  1. Sep 16

    Introduction Trailer

    An introduction to the Shaping the Ashlar Podcast.

  2. Sep 16

    First Night at the Lodge

    The Brothers look back on their first nights at a Masonic Lodge, including what they expected, what surprised them, and the people who made them feel welcome. An honest conversation about first impressions, fellowship, misconceptions, and the beginning of the Masonic journey.

  3. Sep 29

    What makes a good Mason?

    What makes a good Mason? Is it knowing the ritual, holding an office, or simply showing up? In this episode of Shaping the Ashlar, the Brothers discuss what it truly means to be a good Mason, from brotherhood and participation to character, personal growth, and living the lessons of the Craft. Being a Mason is one thing. Continually working to become a better one is another.

  4. Oct 14

    How To Resurrect A Dying Lodge

    What does it take to bring a struggling Masonic lodge back to life? In this episode of Shaping the Ashlar, we explore how brethren can renew their lodge’s purpose, strengthen its fellowship, and build a future worth participating in. Keep shaping the ashlar.

  5. Oct 28

    Spooky Connections to Freemasonry

    What do haunted lodges, tarot cards, Ouija boards, and some of history’s most unusual personalities have in common? A few surprising connections to Freemasonry! In this Halloween special of Shaping the Ashlar, Matt, Korey, Seamus, and Spencer gather for ghost stories, curious history, and plenty of laughs. From reported hauntings at Ohio’s Kent Masonic Temple to eerie tales of empty lodge rooms, the brothers explore stories that might make you think twice before being the last one to turn out the lights. The conversation dives into Gerald Gardner and modern Wicca, the controversial Aleister Crowley, A. E. Waite and the Rider-Waite-Smith tarot deck, and the Freemasons involved in bringing the Ouija board to the public. Along the way, we unpack words like “occult” and “esoteric,” distinguishing individual connections from the teachings and practices of the fraternity. Add in family history involving witchcraft accusations, personal unexplained encounters, and a little brotherly heckling, and you’ve got a Halloween conversation worth pulling up a chair for. Keep the lights on, enjoy the stories, and keep shaping that ashlar!

    Spooky Connections to Freemasonry
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Shaping the Ashlar is a Freemasonry discussion without the stuffy lecture. Brothers talking openly about the Craft, brotherhood, history, symbolism, Lodge life, its future, and everything in between. Keep shaping the ashlar.

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  • Creator
    Shaping the Ashlar
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Shaping the Ashlar
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