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The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's Freemasons

The Masonic Roundtable - Freemasonry Today for Today's Freemasons

By: Jon Ruark Jason Richards Nick Johnson Juan Sepulveda & Robert Johnson
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The Masonic Roundtable is a weekly panel of Masons from around the world who discuss the latest and greatest in Masonic news, events, scholarship, and happenings. Join the conversation!All content of the Masonic Roundtable is the intellectual property of the hosts, Jon Ruark, Jason Richards, Juan Sepulveda, Mike Hambrecht, and Robert Johnson unless specifically stated. Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • The Masonic Roundtable - 0556 - Prompt Engineering Your Lodge Experience
    May 15 2026

    In this episode of The Masonic Roundtable, we explore the cutting edge of the digital age with Prompt Engineering Your Lodge Experience. We discuss how real-time generative AI can be utilized as a modern "working tool" to enhance various aspects of our fraternal life, from streamlining administrative tasks to deepening our educational research. Our panel examines the practical applications of AI in crafting engaging presentations, organizing complex schedules, and even generating thought-provoking prompts for lodge discussions. Join us as we consider the balance between traditional methods and new technology, and how the art of the "prompt" can help us build a more efficient, informed, and connected brotherhood in 2026.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • The Masonic Roundtable - 0555 - Architecting Meaning
    May 8 2026

    In this episode of The Masonic Roundtable, we explore the complex landscape of the male experience, focusing on the dual themes of Happiness and Loneliness. We examine the crucial differences between fleeting pleasure and true enjoyment, and how satisfaction is often forged through struggle rather than just ease. The Knights discusses the search for meaning through the lenses of coherence, purpose, and significance, while contrasting the "resume virtues" of the world with the "eulogy virtues" we build within the Craft. We also address the sobering reality of the "friendship recession" and the isolation many men face today, discussing how the bonds of our fraternity can act as a vital lifeline. Join us as we consider how Masonry provides the tools to move from isolation to belonging and from simple existence to a life of deep meaning.

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • The Masonic Roundtable - 0554 - Hacking the Craft
    May 1 2026

    In this episode of The Masonic Roundtable, we apply the principles of Behavioral Economics to the modern lodge room, exploring how small shifts in communication can lead to significant changes in brotherly engagement. We examine the psychology behind decision-making and how "nudges" can be ethically used to encourage timely dues payments and increase volunteer participation. From understanding the power of social proof to the impact of choice architecture, we discuss practical strategies to overcome inertia and foster a more active and committed membership. Join us as we bridge the gap between economic theory and fraternal practice to help our lodges thrive in the digital age.

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    58 mins
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