Episodes
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US presidents and their fraternal lodges
Points of Light Radio brings you the final installment of our series on world leaders and fraternalism. United States presidents from 1869 to the year 2000 and the fraternal orders they belonged to are discussed. The orders are examined as well as their surprising level of involvement in some...
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Let's meet the Benevolent Protected Order of Elks
Points of Light Radio fellowships Tricia Brandsness. She's the Eugene Elks Lodge #357 in Eugen Oregon. Mrs. Brandness talks about the ongoing efforts of her lodge to boost its membership. She also discusses the great work her Elks lodge does in the community and why she loves being a member of…
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Let there be fraternal fellowship
How important is the fellowship we have before and after our lodge meetings? Points of Light Radio sheds light on this question with the help of some guests. Some guests from different fraternal organizations share their experience and methods of fostering fellowship in the lodge. 😊If you like...
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Shedding light on the Scottish Rite
Austin Shifrin revisits Points of Light Radio to shed light on The Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. Mr. Shifrin sheds light on the core philosophical teachings of the Scottish Rite degrees. He also discusses the methods of degree conferral and what he loves about the Rite. 😊If you like this video…
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United States presidents and fraternalism
The influence of fraternalism on American politics and the presidency is discussed on Points of Light Radio. Fraternal historians and members of different fraternal orders discuss presidential involvement in fraternalism and why these presidents chose these orders. The influence of these orders…
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How about the Fraternal Order Of Eagles
Points of Light Radio revisits the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #2933 In Tacoma Washington. Past president Steven Dunkelberger drops by. Mr. Dunkelberger talks about the offices he’s held in the FOE and the number of new members his Arie has added. He also talks about the full schedule of…
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How have our fraternal orders changed
How have our lodges and fraternal orders changed over the years? Points of Light Radio examines this question. Three past guests from different fraternal organizations drop by and talk about how their fraternal orders have evolved. Topics such as how their orders were formed and how they have...
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Happy birthday to the Native Sons of the Golden West
In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Native Sons of the Golden West Points of Light Radio fellowships with Past President Eric Christenson and President Kristofer Nelson. The two discuss their efforts to boost membership in the NSGW as well as the goals and activities of the…
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Belgian prime ministers and the craft
Points of Light Radio brings you the eighth installment in our series on world leaders and fraternalism. Past prime ministers of Belgium and their ties to the craft are studied as well as their contributions to the country. The factional differences created by masonic “obediences” are examined....
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What's the best fraternal order for me
Points of Light Radio examines the questions one should ask prior to joining a fraternal order. Three past guests from different fraternal organizations drop by and talk about what makes their lodge the best fit for potential candidates. 😊If you like this video and would like to help make more...
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The Genesis of American Freemasonry
Points of Light Radio fellowships with Freemason & masonic book author Doctor Richard Berman. Mr. Berman sheds light on his latest book The Genesis of American Freemasonry. He also discusses the changes he’s witnessed in the craft over his forty years of involvement. 😊If you like this video and...
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Who are the Dramatic Order of the Knights Korossan
Points of Light Radio fellowships with David. Costoe and Dylan Callahan. They are both members of the Aba 211 Dramatic Order of the Knights Korossan. The brothers talk about what they love about the Dramatic Order of the Knights Korossan. They discuss ways to move the DOKK forward....
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Guatemalan presidents and freemasonry
Points of Light Radio brings you the seventh installment in our series on world leaders and fraternalism. Past presidents of Guatemala and their ties to the craft are studied. The political factionalism within the craft in their country is discussed. Masonic influence in their contributions to...
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A surprise visit from the Royal Black Preceptory
Points of Light Radio revisits the Royal Black Preceptory with the help of three guests. Sir John Knox from RBP 740 Rev. James M. Moutray Memorial in Scotland, Sir Knight Owen Snowden from Knights of St George RBP 321 in England and Sir Knight Wes Graydon from Lackey RBP 785 Sons of Levi in…
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The police vs freemasonry
In a follow-up to our January 22 segment Points of Light Radio revisits the London Met Police and their announcement that membership of the Freemasons or similar organizations would be and have been added to its declarable associations policy. There’s also been recent landmark Athanor Masonic…
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What's new with the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes
Points of Light Radio fellowships with Paul Martin Harper. He’s the treasurer of the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes Grand Lodge of Cyprus. Among the topics of discussion, Br. Harper sheds light on the Holiday Of a Lifetime charity for kids run by his lodge. He also talks about the progress...
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Some US presidents and Freemasonry
Points of Light Radio brings you the sixth installment in our series on world leaders and fraternalism. United States presidents from 1789 to 1869 and their ties to the craft are studied as well as how freemasonry influenced their contributions to the country. 😊If you like this video and would...
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Let's meet the National Sojourners Inc.
Points of Light Radio fellowships with Ben Block Jones. He’s a member of many masonic bodies and Past President/Past Commander of South Mississippi Chapter #171 National Sojourners in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Mr. Jones sheds light on the goals and purpose of the National Sojourners. He also…
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The Core Message of Fraternalism
Points of Light Radio examines the core message of our fraternal orders. Past guests and future from various fraternal organizations discuss what they feel the values and messages of their organizations. 😊If you like this video and would like to help make more like it please make a donation to...
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Cormac McCarthy and masonic theories
The Catholic Perennialist revisits Points of Light Radio. He discusses a literary theory he’s been developing about the latest three books of Cormac McCarthy which have significance to the origins of the craft. 😊If you like this video and would like to help make more like it please make a…
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Who are the Patriarchs Militant
Mike Duminiak returns to Points of Light Radio. He’s the past Military advisor for Patriarchs Militant USA and the Deputy Grand Master and Grand Secretary Emeritus IOOF in Pennsylvania. Mr. Duminiak sheds further light on the Patriarchs Militant. The qualifications for membership in the order as...
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Mexican presidents and the craft
Points of Light Radio brings you the fifth installment in our series on world leaders and fraternalism. Past presidents of Mexico and their ties to the craft are studied as well as their contributions to the country. The factions and influence created in Mexican politics between masonic rites are...
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Let's Visit The Orange Lodge
Points of Light Radio fellowships with Les Graydon. He's a member of Magheraveely lol 467 in Northern Ireland. Br. Graydon talks about the resurgence of Orangeism he’s seeing in his part of Northern Ireland. He also talks about his family’s involvement in the loyal orders and the history of...
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Who were the Free Wrights
Points of Light Radio fellowships with masonic author and historian Robert Cooper. He's a former curator of the Masonic Grand Lodge of Scotland. In a wide-ranging conversation Mr. Cooper sheds light on some of the lost fraternal orders. The Free Wrights, Wobsters and Baxters are discussed. Their...
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Let's be Odd Fellows
Points of Light Radio fellowships with David Casotoe. He recently joined the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mr. Castoe is now the Noble Grand of Oak Grove Independent Order of Oddfellows Lodge. 😊If you like this video and would like to help make more like it please make a donation to show…
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British Prime Ministers and fraternalism
Points of Light Radio brings you the fourth segment in our series on world leaders and fraternalism where our focus is Britain. Past prime ministers of Great Britain and their ties to the craft and other orders are studied. Some of their ties are surprising. 😊If you like this video and would…
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Freemasonry spirituality and religion
Points of Light Radio examines freemasonry and spirituality. Two freemasons revisit the podcast to discuss religion and spirituality and their relationship to the craft. The question is whether one can separate religion and spirituality from one another or freemasonry. 😊If you like this video…
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Let's meet the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows
Points of Light Radio fellowships with Demetrius Feaster. He’s a member of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. Mr. Feaster is the Current District Grand Master, Deputy District Grand Master, Current Noble Grand, Vice Grand. In a wide-ranging conversation, Mr. Feaster talks about the history of...
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Let's meet the Apprentice Boys of Derry
Points of Light Radio fellowships with two members of the Apprentice Boys of Derry. Les Graydon from the Brookebourgh Michleburne Club and John Knox from the Kirkintilloch Baker Branch Club Apprentice Boys of Derry. Drop by fellowship. The brothers shed light on their experience in the order.…
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Australian Prime Ministers and fraternalism
Points of Light Radio brings you the third installment in our series on world leaders and fraternalism. This month Australian leaders are the focus. Past prime ministers of Australia and their ties to the craft and other orders are studied. One particular order may surprise you. Their…
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The Free Gardeners keep growing
Points of Light Radio fellowship with Patrick Carr. He's a member of the Free Gardeners and recently chartered the Red Rose of Gethsemane Free Gardeners Lodge in McPherson, Kansas. Mr. Carr talks about the process of chartering a lodge and what the message of the Free Gardeners means to him. He...
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The benefits of appendant and concordant fraternal bodies
Points of Light Radio revisits the appendant bodies and rites of fraternalism. Guests are interviewed representing multiple fraternal bodies. Our guests shed light on the benefits of these appendant bodies and the assets gained by joining from a primary lodge. 😊If you like this video and would...
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Let's meet the Noble Order of Fleur de Lis
Nathaneal Clayton returns to Points of Light Radio. This time he discusses his experience in the Noble Order of Fleur de Lis. Brother Clayton sheds light on the messaging of the orders degrees. He also talks about the efforts and methods the Noble Order of Fleur de Lis is using to expand. 😊If…
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New Zealand Prime Ministers and fraternalism
In our 200th segment Points of Light Radio brings you the second segment in our series on world leaders and fraternalism. Past prime ministers of New Zealand and their ties to the craft and other orders are studied. The arrival of these orders in New Zealand is also discussed. 😊If you like this...
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Who are the Loyal True Blues
Points of Light Radio fellowships Brother John Knox. He's the Worthy Master of Thistle and Maple Leaf Lodge No. 1638 Loyal True Blues in Scotland. Br. Knox sheds light on such things as the degrees and structure of the Loyal True Blues Association. He also talks about the makeup of his lodge and...
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Let's brotherhood in our lodges
Points of Light Radio reexamines restoring and maintaining brotherhood/sisterhood in our lodges. Some past guests from various fraternal organizations drop by and remind us to keep the fraternal and family feeling within our lodges and clubs. Methods and activities their fraternal orders are...
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Let's learn about masonic tracing boards
Points of Light Radio fellowships with Freemason & masonic book author Julian Reese. Mr. Reese discusses his book Tracing Boards of the Three Degrees in Freemasonry Explained. He also sheds light on his entrance into freemasonry and some recent developments in his masonic journey. 😊If you like...
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Canadian Prime ministers and fraternalism
Points of Light Radio brings you the first segment in our series on world leaders and fraternalism. Past prime ministers of Canada and their ties to the craft and other orders are studied. The fraternal bodies they belonged to and their activities within the orders are examined. Their…
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Let's meet the Royal Arch Purple Chapter
Points of Light Radio fellowships with Les Graydon. He's a member of Grand Royal Arch Purple Chapter of Ireland. Brother Graydon sheds light on the history and purpose of the Royal Arch Purple. He also sheds light on the challenges the degree and RAP lodges face going forward. 😊If you like this...
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Disturbing developments in the world of Freemasonry
Points of Light Radio takes a break from regulate programming to bring you some disturbing developments regarding the police and freemasonry. I n December 2025 London Met Police announced that membership of the Freemasons or similar organizations would be added to its declarable associations...
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Let's meet the Shepherds for Order of the White Shrine
Marshall Long revisits Points of Light Radio. He’s the past Supreme Watchman of Shepherds for Order of the White Shrine. Mr. Long refreshes our memories about the history and purpose of the Order of the White Shrine. He also discusses what he loves about the order and the changes he’s noticed…
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Who were the Free Fishermen of Newhaven
Points of Light Radio investigates the Free Fishermen of Newhaven. The circumstances surrounding the organization’s formation are examined. The excellent work the Free Fishermen did for their members, and the community at large are also discussed. 😊If you like this video and would like to help...
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A fraternal analyst posits Jesus as Sun God
In the second of a two-part series on Points of Light Radio the Catholic Perennialist posits Jesus as Sun God. He discusses Astro-theology of the Holy Family and 12 apostles, an alleged rejected 13th Apostle. The life of Christ as recapitulation of Sun cycle and much more. Facebook:...
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Who were the Order Of Chosen Friends
Points of Light Radio investigates the Order of Chosen Friends. The organization’s formation, schisms and splits are examined. The structure of the OCF and the lessons learned from its demise are also discussed. 😊If you like this video and would like to help make more like it please make a...
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An interview with a masonic podcaster
Points of Light Radio fellowships with Anthony McCool. He’s a freemason & host of the Coolest Life Podcast. Mr. McCool discusses the goals and plans of his podcast. He also talks about the differences and similarities he’s noticed in his travels as well as what drew him to the craft....
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The Knights Of Columbus
Chris Tomasello Jr. revisits Points of Light Radio. He’s the Grand Knight of the Knights Of Columbus All Saints Council #6277 in New Jersey. Mr. Tomasello refreshes our memories about the Knights Of Columbus and sheds light on the charitable works of the organization. He also talks about the...
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The Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes in Cyprus
Points of Light Radio fellowships with with Nof Pashialis. He’s the immediate Past Grand Primo of the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes in Cyprus. Mr. Pashialis discusses the degrees of the RAOB and the process of being raised to each of them. He also discusses what drew him to the Buffs and...
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Let's talk to an Odd Fellows book author
Mike Duminiak returns to Points of Light Radio. He’s the Deputy Grand Master and Grand Secretary Emeritus of his Odd Fellows lodge. Mr. Duminiak discusses his new book called “Oddtistic.” He talks about how Odd Fellowship has become a place for those who feel they are “outside” of society....
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Who are the Fraternal Order of Moai?
Points of Light Radio fellowships with Geoffry Bronner. He's the Tagata Ao (tah-GAH-tah AH-oh) of the Fraternal Order of Moai. Mr. Bronner sheds light on the activities and structure of the Fraternal Order of Moai. He also discusses the order’s recent expansion into Canada and the addition of…
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Some disturbing developments with fraternal degrees
Points of Light Radio investigates some concerning developments in the conferring of fraternal degrees. Members of various fraternal bodies discuss the changes. The benefits and disadvantages of changing traditional degree conferral are examined. 😊If you like this video and would like to help…
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