As we ring in 2026, the brothers of The Masonic Roundtable gather to reflect on the symbolic "rough ashlar" and how we plan to shape it in the coming year. In this episode, we dive into our personal and fraternal New Year's Resolutions, discussing how the tenets of Masonry can guide our self-improvement and help us build more vibrant, engaged lodges. From deepening our ritual work to fostering stronger community ties, we share our vision for growth, leadership, and brotherly love in the year ahead. Join us as we set our sights on making 2026 a landmark year for the Craft.

This week, we sit down with Darin A. Lahners to explore the beginnings of his well-known series, What to Expect When You're Expecting: Worshipful Master's Edition. Drawing from his original reflections on preparing for the East, Darin discusses the nerves, doubts, hopes, and early lessons that shaped his first journey as Master. We trace the foundation he laid in that first piece (learning to relax, communicate, believe in oneself, plan with purpose, and invoke the blessing of Deity) and look at how those themes continue to resonate across his later writings. This conversation offers a candid look at leadership, expectation, and what it means to take on the Oriental Chair for the first time.

This week, we sit down with Darin A. Lahners to explore the beginnings of his well-known series, What to Expect When You're Expecting: Worshipful Master's Edition. Drawing from his original reflections on preparing for the East, Darin discusses the nerves, doubts, hopes, and early lessons that shaped his first journey as Master. We trace the foundation he laid in that first piece (learning to relax, communicate, believe in oneself, plan with purpose, and invoke the blessing of Deity) and look at how those themes continue to resonate across his later writings. This conversation offers a candid look at leadership, expectation, and what it means to take on the Oriental Chair for the first time.