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Episode 62  of the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast is a special segmented episode hosted by the Provincial President of the Blue Lounge Social Club of the Province of Ontario Canada, WBro Nicholas Laine. WBro Nick invites you to journey with him as he traveled across the United States were he had the chance to visit our many USA masonic friends of the Blue Lounge Social Club and the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast. WBro Nick puts together a fantastic episode which includes a conversation with our friends at the Masonic Lite Podcast from Lancaster Pennsylvania from their brand new recording studio and a chat with WBro Jason Richards of the Masonic Roundtable Podcast. Brother Nick also gives us an update a on the latest news and events concerning the Blue Lounge Social Club and the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast.

Episode 61  of the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast is the second part of a new four part series that will dedicated to discussions and ideas workshops on meeting the big challenges the Craft faces today, entitled ‘Lodge Future Proofing’.  This series will be based on the research conducted by Bro Jack Aquilina, as found in his paper ‘Completing our allotted task whilst it is yet day’. Join your hosts Brother Jack Aquilina, Brother David Illingworth and Worshipful Brother Robert Billing as they discuss the generation of new members who are millennials and the particular challenges and opportunities it presented by them for the Craft and the principle pillars that can guide the Craft through future adaptation to strength. The brethren also provide an update on the latest in masonic news from here in Victoria and the world more broadly, and an update on the latest news and events concerning the Blue Lounge Social Club and the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast. Make sure you check out our show sponsor The Happy Masons Shop for fine and great priced masonic accessories and regalia at www.thehappymasonsshop.com.au Show Notes: Jack Aquilina’s Research Paper on Freemasonry’s Future Challenges for Victorian Lodge of Research.  Blue Lounge Social Club Vlog Series  CHECK OUT THE NEW BLUE LOUNGE SHOP – For Pins and other merchandise New Blue Lounge Social Club Website New Brought to Light Website Contact the Blue Lounge Here Contact Brought to Light Blue Lounge Social Club Facebook

Episode 60 of the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast is the second part of a new four part series that will dedicated to discussions and ideas workshops on meeting the big challenges the Craft faces today, entitled ‘Lodge Future Proofing’.  This series will be based on the research conducted by Bro Jack Aquilina, as found in his paper ‘Completing our allotted task whilst it is yet day’. The brethren also reflect on the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast’s second year anniversary since its first episode launched on 4 July 2016.  The podcast’s history, its progress its first episodes and the important role it plays in the discourse of modern freemasonry, particularly in Victoria are reflected on. Join your hosts Brother Jack Aquilina, Brother Steve Austin and Worshipful Brother Robert Billing as they discuss the declining religiosity across the western world , its impact on Freemasonry, the challenges and opportunities it presents and the principle pillars that can guide the Craft through future adaptation to strength. The brethren also provide an update on the latest in masonic news from here in Victoria and an update on the latest news and events concerning the Blue Lounge Social Club and the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast. Make sure you check out our show sponsor The Happy Masons Shop for fine and great priced masonic accessories and regalia at www.thehappymasonsshop.com.au Show Notes: Jack Aquilina’s Research Paper on Freemasonry’s Future Challenges for Victorian Lodge of Research.  Blue Lounge Social Club Vlog Series  CHECK OUT THE NEW BLUE LOUNGE SHOP – For Pins and other merchandise New Blue Lounge Social Club Website New Brought to Light Website Contact the Blue Lounge Here Contact Brought to Light Blue Lounge Social Club Facebook

Episode 59 of the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast is a fun episode where our USA hosts Worshipful Brother Bobbie Mitchell and Brother Tyler Edens talk about their favorite films and TV shows and the importance of having strong interests outside of Freemasonry in order to be a great mason. The brethren also provide an update on the latest in masonic news from Illinois and an update on the latest news and events concerning the Blue Lounge Social Club of Illinois USA and the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast. Make sure you check out our show sponsor The Happy Masons Shop for fine and great priced masonic accessories and regalia at www.thehappymasonsshop.com.au Show Notes: CHECK OUT THE NEW BLUE LOUNGE SHOP – For Pins and other merchandise Blue Lounge Social Club Website Brought to Light Website Contact the Blue Lounge Here Contact Brought to Light Blue Lounge Social Club of Illinois USA Facebook

Episode 58 of the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast is the start of a new four part series that will dedicated to discussions and ideas workshops on meeting the big challenges the Craft faces today, entitled ‘Lodge Future Proofing’.  This series will be based on the research conducted by Bro Jack Aquilina, as found in his paper ‘Completing our allotted task whilst it is yet day’. Join your hosts Brother Jack Aquilina and special guest host Brother Paul Aquilina as they discuss the changing role of women, its impact on Freemasonry, the challenges and opportunities it presents and the principle pillars that can guide the Craft through future adaptation to strength. The brethren also provide an update on the latest in masonic news from here in Victoria and an update on the latest news and events concerning the Blue Lounge Social Club and the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast. A special congratulations to our friends at the Masonic Lite Podcast for celebrating their 2 year anniversary – we look forward to many more years of fun, banter and freemasonry coming out of our friends in Lancaster Pennsylvania USA. Make sure you check out our show sponsor The Happy Masons Shop for fine and great priced masonic accessories and regalia at www.thehappymasonsshop.com.au Show Notes: Masonic Lite Podcast Website Jack Aquilina’s Research Paper on Freemasonry’s Future Challenges for Victorian Lodge of Research.  Blue Lounge Social Club Vlog Series  CHECK OUT THE NEW BLUE LOUNGE SHOP – For Pins and other merchandise New Blue Lounge Social Club Website New Brought to Light Website Contact the Blue Lounge Here Contact Brought to Light Blue Lounge Social Club Facebook

Episode 57 of the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast is a discussion dedicated to fellowship and the importance of harmony in Lodges. Our USA hosts Worshipful Brother Bobbie Mitchell and Brother Tyler Edens talk about their experiences with fellowship and harmony in their local Lodges. The brethren also provide an update on the latest in masonic news from Illinois and an update on the latest news and events concerning the Blue Lounge Social Club of Illinois USA and the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast. Make sure you check out our show sponsor The Happy Masons Shop for fine and great priced masonic accessories and regalia at www.thehappymasonsshop.com.au Show Notes: CHECK OUT THE NEW BLUE LOUNGE SHOP – For Pins and other merchandise Blue Lounge Social Club Website Brought to Light Website Contact the Blue Lounge Here Contact Brought to Light Blue Lounge Social Club of Illinois USA Facebook

Episode 56 of the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast is dedicated to a discussion about the significance of the Holy Saints John and Freemasonry with special guest Worshipful Brother Jack Harley of the Masonic Lite Podcast.  Join your hosts Brother Jack Aquilina and Brother David Illingworth as they discuss duality, the history of the masonic ritual, the symbolic significance of the Holy Saints John and the future of the Craft with Worshipful Brother Jack Harley. The brethren also provide an update on the latest in masonic news from here in Victoria and an update on the latest news and events concerning the Blue Lounge Social Club and the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast. Make sure you check out our show sponsor The Happy Masons Shop for fine and great priced masonic accessories and regalia at www.thehappymasonsshop.com.au Show Notes: Masonic Lite Podcast Website Jack Aquilina’s Research Paper on Freemasonry’s Future Challenges for Victorian Lodge of Research.  Blue Lounge Social Club Vlog Series  CHECK OUT THE NEW BLUE LOUNGE SHOP – For Pins and other merchandise New Blue Lounge Social Club Website New Brought to Light Website Contact the Blue Lounge Here Contact Brought to Light Blue Lounge Social Club Facebook

Episode 55 of the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast is a discussion dedicated to the different ways Freemasonry and lodge can recruit and retain members for the long term. Our USA hosts Worshipful Brother Bobbie Mitchell and Brother Tyler Edens talk about their experiences and observations relating to recruiting and retaining members and some of the challenges that exist in approaching people to join the Craft.  The brethren also discuss a raft of other topics of interest, including the benefits of joining auxiliary orders,  whether Freemasonry originates from the Knights Templar, integrating technology in the lodge room,  mooted ideas for rules for membership, getting the Lodge membership number balance right and in what conditions should members seek office in their lodges. The brethren also provide an update on the latest in masonic news from Illinois and an update on the latest news and events concerning the Blue Lounge Social Club of Illinois USA and the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast. Make sure you check out our show sponsor The Happy Masons Shop for fine and great priced masonic accessories and regalia at www.thehappymasonsshop.com.au Show Notes: CHECK OUT THE NEW BLUE LOUNGE SHOP – For Pins and other merchandise Blue Lounge Social Club Website Brought to Light Website Contact the Blue Lounge Here Contact Brought to Light Blue Lounge Social Club of Illinois USA Facebook

Episode 54 of the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast is dedicated to a discussion about Freemasonry across the ditch in New Zealand. Join your hosts Brother Jack Aquilina and Brother David Illingworth as they compare and contrast how freemasonry is structured and practiced in New Zealand, including some of the challenges and opportunities we share for the future.  The brethren are joined by our special guest Bro Jozef Horopapera who share with us his experiences and perspectives as a New Zealand Freemason. The brethren also provide an update on the latest in masonic news from here in Victoria and an update on the latest news and events concerning the Blue Lounge Social Club and the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast. Make sure you check out our show sponsor The Happy Masons Shop for fine and great priced masonic accessories and regalia at www.thehappymasonsshop.com.au Show Notes: Freemasons New Zealand Dream Chaser Foundation Link to the paper on Maori Freemasonry  Virtual Lodge Event Invitation Blue Lounge Social Club Vlog Series  CHECK OUT THE NEW BLUE LOUNGE SHOP – For Pins and other merchandise New Blue Lounge Social Club Website New Brought to Light Website Contact the Blue Lounge Here Contact Brought to Light Blue Lounge Social Club Facebook

Episode 53 of the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast is the beginning of the very exciting evolution of the podcast which will now include fortnightly episodes produced by our two new and additional hosts Worshipful Brother Bobbie Mitchell and Brother Tyler Edens. Our hosts speak with us from Illinois USA where they announce the new and exciting addition of an American arm to the podcast as a consequence of the Blue Lounge Social Club of Illinois USA. In this episode we get to know our new American hosts and get straight into a fantastic discussion about the challenges facing young freemasons today and the strong desire and energy surrounding the future of Freemasonry’s Young Leaders of Tomorrow. The brethren also provide an update on the latest in masonic news from Illinois and an update on the latest news and events concerning the Blue Lounge Social Club of Illinois USA and the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast. Make sure you check out our show sponsor The Happy Masons Shop for fine and great priced masonic accessories and regalia at www.thehappymasonsshop.com.au Show Notes: Unofficial St Patricks Day Bar Crawl Event CHECK OUT THE NEW BLUE LOUNGE SHOP – For Pins and other merchandise Blue Lounge Social Club Website Brought to Light Website Contact the Blue Lounge Here Contact Brought to Light Blue Lounge Social Club of Illinois USA Facebook

Episode 52 of the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast is dedicated to a discussion about the recent masonic news relating to leadership positions in the the Craft in Victoria and some of the incredible challenges and opportunities that are ahead for our organisation. Brother Jack Aquilina is joined by Co-host Brother David Illingworth and regular contributor WBro Robert Billing. The brethren also provide an update on the latest in masonic news from here in Victoria and an update on the latest news and events concerning the Blue Lounge Social Club and the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast. Make sure you check out our show sponsor The Happy Masons Shop for fine and great priced masonic accessories and regalia at www.thehappymasonsshop.com.au Show Notes: Virtual Lodge Event Invitation Blue Lounge Social Club Vlog Series  CHECK OUT THE NEW BLUE LOUNGE SHOP – For Pins and other merchandise New Blue Lounge Social Club Website New Brought to Light Website Contact the Blue Lounge Here Contact Brought to Light Blue Lounge Social Club Facebook

Episode 51 of the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast is dedicated to a discussion about the conspiracy regarding freemasons allegedly ‘running’ the world and a more serious discussion on how freemasons can play a bigger role in affecting global change for good. Brother Jack Aquilina is back in the host’s chair, joined by special co-host WBro Robert Billing. The brethren are joined by regular contributor Bro Steve Austin and special guest WBro Domenic Donato, incoming Grand Lodge Herald and Immediate Past Master of the Garibaldi Lodge. The brethren also provide an update on the latest in masonic news from here in Victoria and an update on the latest news and events concerning the Blue Lounge Social Club and the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast. WBro Domenic also provides valuable insight into the new Freemasons Victoria Virtual Lodge which will be launching with the support of members of the Blue Lounge Social Club of Victoria. Make sure you check out our show sponsor The Happy Masons Shop for fine and great priced masonic accessories and regalia at www.thehappymasonsshop.com.au Show Notes: Under Pressure Espresso CHECK OUT THE NEW BLUE LOUNGE SHOP – For Pins and other merchandise New Blue Lounge Social Club Website New Brought to Light Website Contact the Blue Lounge Here Contact Brought to Light Blue Lounge Social Club Facebook

Episode 50 of the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast is dedicated to a discussion about the role and importance of Past Masters, particularly the Immediate Past Master, in the structure and culture of the lodge. Join your hosts Brother David Illingworth and Worshipful Brother Robert Billing as they discuss the important role of Past Masters in the lodge and the culture of the craft. The brethren are joined by Worshipful Brother Nicholas Laine who is a Past Master of Burlington Lodge of the Grand Lodge of Ontario and the current Worshipful Master of the famous Castle Island Virtual Lodge. The brethren also provide an update on the latest in masonic news from here in Victoria and an update on the latest news and events concerning the Blue Lounge Social Club and the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast. Make sure you check out our show sponsor The Happy Masons Shop for fine and great priced masonic accessories and regalia at www.thehappymasonsshop.com.au Show Notes: Castle Island Virtual Lodge Website WBro Nick Laines Email  Support the new Blue Lounge Social Club of Illinois USA on Facebook CHECK OUT THE NEW BLUE LOUNGE SHOP – For Pins and other merchandise New Blue Lounge Social Club Website New Brought to Light Website Contact the Blue Lounge Here Contact Brought to Light Blue Lounge Social Club Facebook

Episode 49 of the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast is dedicated to a discussion and review of some of the wildest and crazy claims of conspiracy made against the craft by popular YouTube personalities. Join your Host Brother Jack Aquilina as he is joined by Bro Paul Aquilina where some of YouTube’s most lunatic claims are played for your enjoyment and followed by a discussion. The brethren also reflect on the motives underpinning these accusations and the damage it has caused the fraternity when we choose not respond and correct the record. The brethren also give you an update on news and the Blue Lounge Social Club / the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast. Make sure you check out our show sponsor The Happy Masons Shop for fine and great priced masonic accessories and regalia at www.thehappymasonsshop.com.au Show Notes: Conspiracy Video Number 1 Conspiracy Video Number 2 Conspiracy Video Number 3  Conspiracy Video Number 4 Register – FMV Grand Installation of RWBro Keith Murray at Grand Master SUBSCRIBE  to our Youtube Page!  CHECK OUT THE NEW BLUE LOUNGE SHOP – For Pins and other merchandise Blue Lounge Social Club Website Brought to Light Website Contact the Blue Lounge Here Contact Brought to Light Blue Lounge Social Club Facebook

Your eyes are not deceiving you WE ARE BACK….. Episode 48 of the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast is our comeback and the first of 2018 after a four month hiatus with our hosts dedicating some much needed time with family and work. Your hosts Brother Jack Aquilina and David Illingworth are joined by guest host Brother Paul Aquilina to give you an update where the hell we have been and where the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast is heading. The team also give you an update on some of the big masonic news from the Victorian Masonic Jurisdiction with commentary and analysis of the results of the recent vote on proposed constitutional changes, the election of a new Deputy Grand Master and other exciting positive news for 2018. The brethren also give you an update on what has happened to the hosts masonically over the last four months including a mini-segment entitled “Our favourite thing about our masonic holiday’.  The hosts also provide an update on the Blue Lounge Social Club and the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast. Make sure you check out our show sponsor The Happy Masons Shop for fine and great priced masonic accessories and regalia at www.thehappymasonsshop.com.au Show Notes: Register – FMV Grand Installation of RWBro Keith Murray at Grand Master Lodge of the Golden Fleece 1st Degree and Dinner Event SUBSCRIBE  to our Youtube Page!  CHECK OUT THE NEW BLUE LOUNGE SHOP – For Pins and other merchandise Blue Lounge Social Club Website Brought to Light Website Contact the Blue Lounge Here Contact Brought to Light Blue Lounge Social Club Facebook

Episode 47 of the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast is dedicated to a discussion about the three major masonic obligations we take in the craft and their significance in governing our duties to those around us. The brethren also discuss the general significance of obligations, what they are and why they are important in the Craft. The brethren also provide an update on the latest in masonic news from here in Victoria and an update on the latest news and events concerning the Blue Lounge Social Club and the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast. Make sure you check out our show sponsor The Happy Masons Shop for fine and great priced masonic accessories and regalia at www.thehappymasonsshop.com.au Show Notes: Support the new Blue Lounge Social Club of Illinois USA on Facebook CHECK OUT THE NEW BLUE LOUNGE SHOP – For Pins and other merchandise New Blue Lounge Social Club Website New Brought to Light Website Contact the Blue Lounge Here Contact Brought to Light Blue Lounge Social Club Facebook

Episode 46 of the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast is the completion of our journey through the symbolism of the working tools of the three craft degrees with a fantastic interview and discussion with Bro Mike Hambrecht of the Masonic Roundtable podcast. Your Hosts Bro Jack Aquilina and Bro David Illingworth take this opportunity to introduce our special guest and talk a little about his masonic journey all they way from the United States of America. The brethren then discuss a comparative analysis of the different working tools used in the United Grand Lodge of Victoria and the Grand Lodge of Ohio. The brethren also provide an update on the latest in masonic news from here in Victoria and an update on the latest news and events concerning the Blue Lounge Social Club and the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast. Make sure you check out our show sponsor The Happy Masons Shop for fine and great priced masonic accessories and regalia at www.thehappymasonsshop.com.au Show Notes: Support the new Blue Lounge Social Club of Illinois USA on Facebook CHECK OUT THE NEW BLUE LOUNGE SHOP – For Pins and other merchandise New Blue Lounge Social Club Website New Brought to Light Website Contact the Blue Lounge Here Contact Brought to Light Blue Lounge Social Club Facebook One Year On – Check out Episode 1 of the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast

Episode 45 of the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast is a very special episode dedicated to an interview with the Host of the Occult of Personality Podcast, Bro Greg Kaminsky.  The topic of our discussion and interview with Bro Greg is the relevance of cabalistic teachings in freemasonry and in particular the symbolic lessons associated with the common use of the letter “G”. Our Hosts Bro Jack Aquilina and Bro David Illingworth take a break from our working tools series to host the incredibly inspirational Bro Greg Kaminsky who is renown masonic, occult, esoteric and  mystic scholar. It the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast’s honour to host Bro Greg and have the chance to delve deeper down the rabbit hole of knowledge with respect to masonic symbolism. The brethren also provide an update on the latest in masonic news from here in Victoria and an update on the latest news and events concerning the Blue Lounge Social Club and the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast. Make sure you check out our show sponsor The Happy Masons Shop for fine and great priced masonic accessories and regalia at www.thehappymasonsshop.com.au Also make sure you check out the Occult of Personality Podcast, hosted by Bro Greg Kaminsky, at www.occultofpersonality.net and his members only resource the Chamber of Reflection at www.chamberofreflection.com Show Notes: Occult of Personality Podcast Chamber of Reflection Subscription Resource Oration on the Dignity of Man – FREE ESOTERIC E-BOOK CHECK OUT THE NEW BLUE LOUNGE SHOP – For Pins and other merchandise New Blue Lounge Social Club Website New Brought to Light Website Contact the Blue Lounge Here Contact Brought to Light Blue Lounge Social Club Facebook One Year On – Check out Episode 1 of the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast

Episode 44 of the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast is a continuation of our latest series on the working tools of craft freemasonry by discussing the symbolic,practical and philosophical significance of the Level as a symbol of equality. Your hosts Bro Jack Aquilina and Bro David Illingworth share their views on was in which we can interpret the Level, drawing on reputable masonic resources, thereafter considering as to whether or not the Level is a symbol of equality of opportunity or equality of outcome. The brethren also provide an update on the latest in masonic news from here in Victoria and an update on the latest news and events concerning the Blue Lounge Social Club and the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast. Make sure you check out our show sponsor The Happy Masons Shop for fine and great priced masonic accessories and regalia at www.thehappymasonsshop.com.au Show Notes: CHECK OUT THE NEW BLUE LOUNGE SHOP – For Pins and other merchandise New Blue Lounge Social Club Website New Brought to Light Website Contact the Blue Lounge Here Contact Brought to Light Blue Lounge Social Club Facebook One Year On – Check out Episode 1 of the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast

Episode 43 of the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast is a continuation of our series of discussions on the working tools of the various Craft degrees. This weeks discussion is focussed on the importance of the Square as a tool symbolic of morality in both freemasonry and society generally. Your hosts Bro Jack Aquilina and Bro David Illingworth investigate some of the possible meanings behind this important and complex symbol of the craft and discuss ways in which you can apply its lessons to your every day life. The brethren also provide an update on the latest in masonic news from here in Victoria and an update on the latest news and events concerning the Blue Lounge Social Club and the Brought to Light Masonic Podcast. Make sure you check out our show sponsor The Happy Masons Shop for fine and great priced masonic accessories and regalia at www.thehappymasonsshop.com.au Show Notes: CHECK OUT THE NEW BLUE LOUNGE SHOP – For Pins and other merchandise New Blue Lounge Social Club Website New Brought to Light Website Contact the Blue Lounge Here Contact Brought to Light Blue Lounge Social Club Facebook Masonic Lite Podcast