Masonic Improvement

Justin Jones

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SELF-IMPROVEMENT

The Masonic Improvement Podcast is for Freemasons who are looking for ideas and inspiration that they can use to improve their Masonic lodges and the fraternity as a whole.

09/13/2025

Making Masons, Not Members - The Hidden Cost of Rushing Freemasonry

Making Masons, Not Members – Part 2Too many lodges are rushing candidates through the Masonic degrees without giving them time to truly understand and internalize the lessons of Freemasonry. The result? Men who join as “members” but never become true Masons.In this video, we continue our discussion on why the Craft must slow down, focus on quality over quantity, and protect the integrity of Masonry for future generations.📌 If you believe Freemasonry is about making Masons, not members, hit the like button and subscribe for more Masonic Improvement.#Freemasonry #MasonicImprovement #Duty #Leadership #MasonicEducation #MasonicPodcast🔔 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated on all things Freemasonry.📌 Share this episode with a Brother who needs to hear it.📣 Watch now and take the next step on your Masonic journey.-----------------------------------Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnKjPlQhBbSNSDwK2ljmKRw/join-----------------------------------Follow Masonic Improvement◉ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masonic_imp...◉ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MasonicImpro...◉ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therealjtjones◉ Website: https://www.masonicimprovement.com-----------------------------------Watch More Masonic Improvement◉ Freemasonry Explained Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGClt...◉ How To Become A Freemason: https://youtu.be/TGCltsES0mo◉ Masonic Discussion Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...◉ Why I Left Freemasonry: https://youtu.be/-IIvGksHyYAOpinions expressed by the hosts or guests do not represent those of any Grand Lodge or lodge.

31 min
08/17/2025

Making Masons, Not Members – Why Masonic Lodges Need to Slow Down

In this first part of a three-part series, Justin Jones and Dennis Yates dive deep into one of the most overlooked but critical issues in Freemasonry today: the need to slow down the Masonic process.Too often, men are rushed through the degrees without a full understanding of what they’re joining. The result? A growing number of “members” who never truly become Masons.We discuss why fast-tracking candidates cheapens the experience, how to vet prospects with intention, and why mystery and patience are vital to the transformative nature of our Craft. From personal stories to real-world examples, this episode lays the foundation for a renewed and intentional approach to Masonic growth.📌 Topics Covered:The consequences of rushing men through degreesHow Freemasonry becomes “fast food” when quality is ignoredWhy true value comes from effort and timeA better approach to prospect vetting and preparationWhy not everyone who petitions deserves to be a MasonThe importance of mystery in Masonic rites of passage👉 Whether you're a new Mason, a Worshipful Master, or on a lodge education committee, this episode will challenge your assumptions and inspire better practices in your lodge.#Freemasonry #MasonicImprovement #Duty #Leadership #MasonicEducation #MasonicPodcast🔔 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to stay updated on all things Freemasonry.📌 Share this episode with a Brother who needs to hear it.📣 Watch now and take the next step on your Masonic journey.-----------------------------------Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnKjPlQhBbSNSDwK2ljmKRw/join-----------------------------------Follow Masonic Improvement◉ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masonic_imp...◉ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MasonicImpro...◉ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therealjtjones◉ Website: https://www.masonicimprovement.com-----------------------------------Watch More Masonic Improvement◉ Freemasonry Explained Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGClt...◉ How To Become A Freemason: https://youtu.be/TGCltsES0mo◉ Masonic Discussion Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...◉ Why I Left Freemasonry: https://youtu.be/-IIvGksHyYAOpinions expressed by the hosts or guests do not represent those of any Grand Lodge or lodge.

32 min
12/13/2024

Charting The Future of Freemasonry with R.W. Brad Billings

Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnKjPlQhBbSNSDwK2ljmKRw/join ----------------------------------- Recommended Masonic Books: ► Light Reflections: Philosophical Thoughts and Observations of a Texas Freemason by Brad Kohanke - https://amzn.to/3226x7C ► Observing the Craft: The Pursuit of Excellence in Masonic Labour and Observance by Andrew Hammer - https://amzn.to/3p81g71 ► The Profound Philosophical Pontifications of Big John Deacon, Freemason Extraordinaire: by Chris Williams ► Volume 1: https://amzn.to/3El9NZv ► Volume 2: https://amzn.to/3ptfQF9 ► Volume 3: https://amzn.to/3rFUd7c ► Volume 4: https://amzn.to/3xU6N3T *Amazon affiliate links ----------------------------------- Official Playlist of Masonic Interviews ► https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... ▶ The Winding Stairs Website: https://thewindingstairs.com/ ▶ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/masonicimprov... ▶ Merch: https://sahatco.com/?sca_ref=1755938.... ----------------------------------- Follow Masonic Improvement ◉ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masonic_imp... ◉ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MasonicImpro... ◉ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therealjtjones ◉ Website: https://www.masonicimprovement.com ----------------------------------- Watch More Masonic Improvement ◉ Freemasonry Explained Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGClt... ◉ How To Become A Freemason: https://youtu.be/TGCltsES0mo ◉ Masonic Discussion Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... ◉ Why I Left Freemasonry: https://youtu.be/-IIvGksHyYA Opinions expressed by the hosts or guests do not represent those of any Grand Lodge or lodge.

2h 7m
12/03/2024

Fostering Masonic Unity with Bro. Carlton Newberry

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1h 25m
09/03/2024

Building Masonic Education From The Ground Up

Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnKjPlQhBbSNSDwK2ljmKRw/join ----------------------------------- Recommended Masonic Books: ► Light Reflections: Philosophical Thoughts and Observations of a Texas Freemason by Brad Kohanke - https://amzn.to/3226x7C ► Observing the Craft: The Pursuit of Excellence in Masonic Labour and Observance by Andrew Hammer - https://amzn.to/3p81g71 ► The Profound Philosophical Pontifications of Big John Deacon, Freemason Extraordinaire: by Chris Williams ► Volume 1: https://amzn.to/3El9NZv ► Volume 2: https://amzn.to/3ptfQF9 ► Volume 3: https://amzn.to/3rFUd7c ► Volume 4: https://amzn.to/3xU6N3T *Amazon affiliate links ----------------------------------- Official Playlist of Masonic Interviews ► https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... ▶ The Winding Stairs Website: https://thewindingstairs.com/ ▶ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/masonicimprov... ▶ Merch: https://sahatco.com/?sca_ref=1755938.... ----------------------------------- Follow Masonic Improvement ◉ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masonic_imp... ◉ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MasonicImpro... ◉ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therealjtjones ◉ Website: https://www.masonicimprovement.com ----------------------------------- Watch More Masonic Improvement ◉ Freemasonry Explained Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGClt... ◉ How To Become A Freemason: https://youtu.be/TGCltsES0mo ◉ Masonic Discussion Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... ◉ Why I Left Freemasonry: https://youtu.be/-IIvGksHyYA Opinions expressed by the hosts or guests do not represent those of any Grand Lodge or lodge.

1h 24m
08/22/2024

A Best Practices Lodge with Bro. Pete Normand

Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnKjPlQhBbSNSDwK2ljmKRw/join ----------------------------------- Recommended Masonic Books: ► Light Reflections: Philosophical Thoughts and Observations of a Texas Freemason by Brad Kohanke - https://amzn.to/3226x7C ► Observing the Craft: The Pursuit of Excellence in Masonic Labour and Observance by Andrew Hammer - https://amzn.to/3p81g71 ► The Profound Philosophical Pontifications of Big John Deacon, Freemason Extraordinaire: by Chris Williams ► Volume 1: https://amzn.to/3El9NZv ► Volume 2: https://amzn.to/3ptfQF9 ► Volume 3: https://amzn.to/3rFUd7c ► Volume 4: https://amzn.to/3xU6N3T *Amazon affiliate links ----------------------------------- Official Playlist of Masonic Interviews ► https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... ▶ The Winding Stairs Website: https://thewindingstairs.com/ ▶ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/masonicimprov... ▶ Merch: https://sahatco.com/?sca_ref=1755938.... ----------------------------------- Follow Masonic Improvement ◉ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masonic_imp... ◉ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MasonicImpro... ◉ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therealjtjones ◉ Website: https://www.masonicimprovement.com ----------------------------------- Watch More Masonic Improvement ◉ Freemasonry Explained Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGClt... ◉ How To Become A Freemason: https://youtu.be/TGCltsES0mo ◉ Masonic Discussion Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... ◉ Why I Left Freemasonry: https://youtu.be/-IIvGksHyYA Opinions expressed by the hosts or guests do not represent those of any Grand Lodge or lodge.

1h 24m
07/20/2024

Masonic Data Dive with Bro. Zachary Haston

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1h 54m
06/28/2024

Esoterica Episode 0: Kabbalah in Freemasonry (Part 2)

Join the Inner Circle and become a member to get access to AD-FREE & EXCLUSIVE content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnKjPlQhBbSNSDwK2ljmKRw/join Tarot readings taken from https://biddytarot.com/ Images found on Wikipedia.com Justin's links: https://beacons.ai/jonesjt 🔔For WEEKLY videos like this, SUBSCRIBE by clicking the link BELOW👇 !https://www.youtube.com/masonicimprovement?sub_confirmation=1 ----------------------------------- 🔥 Recommended Masonic Books: 🔥 ► The True Masonic Experience by R.W. Roberto Sanchez - https://amzn.to/3Ra3NeW ► Light Reflections: Philosophical Thoughts and Observations of a Texas Freemason by Brad Kohanke - https://amzn.to/3226x7C ► Observing the Craft: The Pursuit of Excellence in Masonic Labour and Observance by Andrew Hammer - https://amzn.to/3p81g71 ► The Profound Philosophical Pontifications of Big John Deacon, Freemason Extraordinaire: by Chris Williams ► Volume 1: https://amzn.to/3El9NZv ► Volume 2: https://amzn.to/3ptfQF9 ► Volume 3: https://amzn.to/3rFUd7c ► Volume 4: https://amzn.to/3xU6N3T *Amazon affiliate links ----------------------------------- Official Playlist of Masonic Interviews ► https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... ▶ The Winding Stairs Website: https://thewindingstairs.com/ ▶ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/masonicimprov... ▶ Merch: https://sahatco.com/?sca_ref=1755938.... ----------------------------------- Follow Masonic Improvement ◉ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masonic_imp... ◉ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MasonicImpro... ◉ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therealjtjones ◉ Website: https://www.masonicimprovement.com ----------------------------------- Watch More Masonic Improvement ◉ Freemasonry Explained Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGClt... ◉ How To Become A Freemason: https://youtu.be/TGCltsES0mo ◉ Masonic Discussion Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... ◉ Why I Left Freemasonry: https://youtu.be/-IIvGksHyYA #freemasons #leadership #motivation #subscribe #podcast #video Disclaimer: The opinions of the hosts and guests in this video do not reflect the opinions of any lodge or Grand Lodge.

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11/08/2022

JasonD231

Brothers, keep up the great work!
Great, but…

12/26/2024

srtttu

The content is typically really good and the topics are largely relevant for Masons that are outside of Texas, BUT one of the hosts, though just giving Justin a hard time, incessantly jabs the younger generation. It’s funny once, but then dozens and dozens of times later it demonstrates a bias and prejudice. It comes across as ignorant especially when you consider what the Path Forward (SRNMJ) data shows that Millennials are the most likely to join our fraternity (this a foundational and bar setting study that should be commended and benchmark setting). For the record, I’m not a Millennial (though I’m only a couple of years too old) and not a member of the NMJ (I’m a SJ guy). The short of it is, let Justin talk without the poorly disguised constant generational criticism and without the dogmatic approach to interpretive esotericism.
Great!

08/10/2021

Super Shmuely

He’s a great interviewer and a wonderful man. The podcast is great, but I could be a little biased - he interviewed me :)

The Masonic Improvement Podcast is for Freemasons who are looking for ideas and inspiration that they can use to improve their Masonic lodges and the fraternity as a whole.

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Justin Jones
Years Active

2021 - 2025
Episodes

89
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Masonic Improvement

Masonic Improvement

Making Masons, Not Members - The Hidden Cost of Rushing Freemasonry

Making Masons, Not Members – Why Masonic Lodges Need to Slow Down

Charting The Future of Freemasonry with R.W. Brad Billings

Fostering Masonic Unity with Bro. Carlton Newberry

Building Masonic Education From The Ground Up

A Best Practices Lodge with Bro. Pete Normand

Masonic Data Dive with Bro. Zachary Haston

Esoterica Episode 0: Kabbalah in Freemasonry (Part 2)

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Making Masons, Not Members - The Hidden Cost of Rushing Freemasonry

Making Masons, Not Members – Why Masonic Lodges Need to Slow Down

Charting The Future of Freemasonry with R.W. Brad Billings

Fostering Masonic Unity with Bro. Carlton Newberry

Building Masonic Education From The Ground Up

A Best Practices Lodge with Bro. Pete Normand

Masonic Data Dive with Bro. Zachary Haston

Esoterica Episode 0: Kabbalah in Freemasonry (Part 2)

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