Beyond the Door: Exploring the Light of Freemasonry
Beyond the Door: Exploring the Light of Freemasonry is a journey into one of the oldest and most intriguing fraternal organizations in the world. Hosted by Chris Crume and Matt Salyer, Brethren of Newark Lodge #97 in Newark, Ohio, each episode opens the symbolic door of Freemasonry and explores what Freemasonry means today.
Whether you are a lifelong Brother, new to the fraternity, a curious seeker, or just someone fascinated by the Craft of Freemasonry, this podcast is for you.
*Note: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the views of the hosts and contributors and not necessarily that of the Grand Lodge of Ohio
Episodes
8 episodes
The World is Your Oyster - A Deep Dive on the Master Mason Degree
In this episode, co-hosts Chris Crume and Matt Salyer take a deep dive into the Master Mason degree in the third of a 3-part deeper dive into the three degrees of Freemasonry. Many feel the Master Mason degree is the culmination of their ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:53:53
On to the Middle Chamber - A Deep Dive into the Fellow Craft Degree
In this episode, co-hosts Chris Crume and Matt Salyer take a deep dive into the Fellow Craft degree in the second of a 3-part deeper dive into the three degrees of Freemasonry. Some may consider the Fellow Craft degree a "stepping stone" ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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2:18:50
Your Journey Begins - A Deep Dive on the Entered Apprentice Degree
In this episode, co-hosts Chris Crume and Matt Salyer take a deep dive into the Entered Apprentice degree in the first of a 3-part deeper dive into the three degrees of Freemasonry. Relive your first steps into the Craft as this discussio...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:56:26
Tools of the Craft - How the Working Tools Make Masons Better Men
In this episode, co-hosts Chris Crume and Matt Salyer discuss the working tools of Freemasonry and how their application to our lives makes us better men. This discussion focuses on taking the operative tools that Masons have used to buil...
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Episode 4
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1:34:03
Whence Came You - History and Myths of the Masons
In this episode, co-hosts Chris Crume and Matt Salyer are joined by new producer, Trey Bond, as they explore some of the ancient documents that help transition Masonry from Operative to Speculative. Ever wanted to talk about some of the m...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:50:35
Thoughts from the 2025 Annual Communication
In this special bonus episode, co-hosts Chris Crume and Matt Salyer discuss their take aways from the 2025 Grand Lodge of Ohio Annual Communication that took place at the Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in Sandusky, Ohio, October 23-25....
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Season 1
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35:01
The Three Degrees - The Heart of Freemasonry
In this episode, co-hosts Chris Crume and Matt Salyer explore the three degrees of Freemasonry (Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, and Master Mason). We will explore the differences between the degrees and their meaning. We also feat...
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Episode 2
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1:21:04
Opening the Door - The Journey Begins
In the inaugural episode, co-hosts Chris Crume and Matt Salyer discuss their personal Masonic journeys and why they are excited to bring this podcast to fruition. We also feature part 1 of our interview with Worshipful Brother Art Sterlin...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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1:15:47
