Minnesota Masonic Histories and Mysteries
Relatable discussions about Freemasonry and taking agency over your life. Unafraid of vulnerability in the pursuit of authentic friendship and personal growth.
Episodes
124 episodes
Episode 124: One Step at a Time (ft. Emma and Andrew Dimery)
“The folks at the Masonic Cancer Center were so incredible. I knew I had the best team, the best care, and the best treatment at my disposal.” Emma Dimery shares her remarkable story of a colon cancer diagnosis at age 23 and how a d...
Episode 123: 18:53 Working Tools Series - More Members!
After World War II, Freemasonry in the U.S. exploded in size—membership climbed to over four million by the late 1950s. But that wasn’t unique. Similar booms had happened before, and each time, the same issue followed.The organization wa...
Episode 122: The Company of Friends
Open mic: unscheduled guests. We took the show on the road to Waite Park for our Annual Communication April 17-18. Give this a listen, and thanks to all the brothers, guests, and members of the Masonic family who stopped by to chat....
Episode 121: Your Story (ft. Joan Steffend)
From the KARE 11 news desk to HGTV, Joan Steffend has spent her career sitting down with thousands of people and hearing their stories. That curiosity runs deep—she’s not just interested in understanding others, but in helping people better und...
Episode 120: Opportunity (ft. Mark Campbell)
We’re on the road this week at our Annual Communication in Waite Park, and who better to chat with than the esteemed Mark Campbell? We discuss the importance of staying curious, embracing new opportunities, and keeping your perspective fresh in...
Episode 119: 18:53 Working Tools Series: Restraint
The real power move in life is restraint. Just because you’re provoked or have the chance to react doesn’t mean you should. Real discipline is choosing not to act on impulse.Jackie Robinson is the ultimate example—someone who faced const...
Episode 118: Masonic Children’s Hospital (ft. Dr. Gwenyth Fischer)
This week, we’re joined by Dr. Gwen Fischer, a leading expert in Pediatric Critical Care at Masonic Children’s Hospital. She shares how she and her team are navigating the intersection of compassionate, human-centered care and the growing role ...
Episode 117: The “If” Philosophy (ft. Tyler Ecklund-Kouba)
Initiated in 1886 at Hope and Perseverance Lodge No. 782, Bro. Rudyard Kipling never formally called “If” a Masonic poem—yet it endures as a powerful guide for any young man seeking who he ought to become.In this episode, Tyler Ecklund-K...
Episode 116: 18:53 Working Tools Series: Career-Life Equilibrium
How does one maintain work/life balance in an age of Smartphones and digital communication? Even when you’re “off the clock,” bosses and colleagues message you at any time. General George Marshall found a way to adhere to the 24-inc...
Episode 115: Fulfillment (ft. Jamie Langenbrunner)
“We all make up expectations of what things are supposed to be like and what they’re supposed to look like when you accomplish it.” This week we’re off to the playoffs with Minnesota-born Jamie Langenbrunner. Wooden hockey sticks, t...
Episode 114: Presence (ft. Maynard Edwards)
This week we’re on the road at the “Rite Works” Conference in Las Vegas, and what a treat to sit down with the one-and-only Maynard Edwards. “Just because the fraternity has contracted in size doesn't mean that its influence needs t...
Episode 113. 18:53 Working Tools Series: Thurgood Marshall
Thurgood Marshall embodied the highest ideals of justice, equality, and brotherhood. Best known as the first African American U.S. Supreme Court Justice, his impact reached far beyond the bench. After graduating first in his class f...
Episode 112. Move Your Feet (ft. Paul Martin)
A supporter of the Masonic Children’s Hospital and founder of the Shine a Ligh7 Foundation, Gopher alum, Olympian, and NHL veteran Paul Martin shares his life journey. We discuss the transition from player to coach, the joy of learn...
Episode 111. Leadership: A Lifelong Journey (ft. Jeff Wiser)
Ahead of this weekend’s Leadership Academy, we welcome Jeff Wiser and discuss a wide range of topics: the power of saying “yes,” navigating advanced cancer, and seizing opportunities in life. From the early stages of development to ...
Episode 110. Am I a Burden? (ft. Sol Ryan)
How do you "get" by giving something up?Everyone has something in life with which they struggle or need help. Why do we insist on going it alone? This week we sit down with our pal, Sol Ryan, and dig deep into the healing power of sharin...
Episode 109. The Nudge (ft. Douglas J. Campbell)
Join us for a legend’s journey with the great Doug Campbell. We chat sequential decades of Annual Communications, proficiency of the MN Masonic Code, and the positive power of encouragement to fellow Brothers. “The monitor exam…that...
Episode 108. 18:53 Working Tools Series: A Lifelong Commitment
The initiatory process within Freemasonry is a journey of self-discovery. Each degree dispenses a new teaching that can help create a worthy Brother who will positively impact his family, lodge, and community. However, this doesn’t happen in a ...
Episode 107. Are You A Traveling Man? (ft. Lewis Bradley)
There are no strangers in Freemasonry, only friends you’ve yet to meet. This week we have an impromptu chat with Bro. Lewis Bradley about Masonic travel and the lasting impact of a warm welcome. Lewis became a Master Mason in 2024 and shares hi...
Episode 106. The Details (ft. Bill Schoonover and Ben Lacy)
The Masonic Lodge is a sacred space where you can feel at home: safe, accepted, and able to talk about anything. Confronting “real life” topics in a Lodge setting requires us to be students of brotherhood. Are you feeding your stre...
Episode 105. 18:53 Working Tools Series: Eureka!
Pythagoras, the man and myth, was a pioneer. He was the first to call himself a philosopher. He spiritualized mathematics and believed that numbers are the basis of all science and philosophy. He applied mathematics to his studies of geometry, ...
Episode 104. The Value Of An Ordinary Life
Grab the bread, salt, and wine – we’re delving deeper into some of the more subtle lessons contained within “It’s A Wonderful Life,” an enduringly complex piece of cinema. To truly appreciate the meaning of Christmastime, our friend...
Episode 103. Mixed Feelings Season (ft. Peter Hubbard)
This is a challenging time of year: family drama, loneliness/grief, financial strain, increased anxiety/depression, and overwhelming schedules. It’s okay to have others help you along the way. This week we sit down with our pal Pete...
Episode 102: Shared Purpose (ft. Derrick Fountain)
Grab your fedora – here comes a true sartorialist. Derrick Fountain outlines the power of personalized connection, managing change, and accountability of lodge officers. Creating a lodge calendar requires some strategy, but what does that look ...
Episode 101. 18:53 Working Tools Series: Time
What time is it? When you check your phone to see what time it is in another country, when airlines synchronize international flight schedules, when financial markets trade across continents—all of this traces back to a long night s...
Episode 100. Building Connection & Trust: It Starts with You
To celebrate 100 episodes, we break down one of the biggest insights we’ve learned so far: the foundation of Blue Lodge is built on authentic relationships, everything else sits on top. Lodges today are facing the same challenges se...