In this episode of The Masonic Roundtable, we're getting into the Halloween spirit with a look at Freemasonry's emblems of mortality. The coffin, the spade, the skull and crossbones, the scythe, and the hourglass appear throughout our ritual, tracing boards, and old lodge art, and to outsiders they can look downright macabre. So why does a fraternity built on brotherly love keep so many reminders of the grave close at hand? The panel will explore where these symbols came from, what lessons they're meant to teach a Mason about time, death, and the life he builds before it, and whether their power to unsettle is exactly the point. Join us live for a spooky but thoughtful conversation about the symbols that remind every Brother his time is short.

In this episode of The Masonic Roundtable, we're turning down the noise in a world that broadcasts every thought, meal, and hot take. What is the psychological value of a conversation that isn't recorded, posted, or tweeted? We'll explore how a "tongue of good report," keeping confidences, and knowing when to listen rather than speak can shape the way we connect. We'll also tackle how Masons can engage with the issues facing our communities without bringing partisan division into the Craft. Join us for a thoughtful conversation about what we share, what we safeguard, and the power of silence.

From candlelit ritual and memorized catechisms to top hats, archaic titles, and paper dues cards, the Craft carries centuries of tradition into a world of smartphones and social media. Are these customs timeless links to our heritage, or relics that leave potential members scratching their heads? The panel will look at which anachronisms give Freemasonry its unique character, which ones may be quietly hurting our image and our ability to grow, and how lodges can tell the difference. Join us live as we ask whether it's time to change, or whether being a little out of time is exactly the point.