Podcasts by Three Distinct Knocks
We believe that Freemasonry provides a genuine initiatory experience and a pathway to mature masculinity. The Gentle Craft brings together men who might have otherwise been divided by class, race, religion, or sectarian opinion and allows them to become friends and Brothers. It provides important moral instruction and non-dogmatic support for faith in the Divine. It gives men a sense of their place in society, in history, and in the universe. Freemasonry is not only relevant for men in our modern age, but essential.
** We believe candidates should be provided the best possible experience in joining the Fraternity. The experience of being Entered, Passed and Raised should be deeply moving, impressive, and memorable. But these experiences are essential but insufficient for a truly good candidate experience. The traditional education for candidates consisting of memorization of catechisms or lectures provides an excellent opportunity to introduce candidates to the philosophy, history, and traditions of the Fraternity. Mere memorization isn’t education. It is imperative that candidates be provided with the opportunity to begin to develop a real understanding of the degrees and the Craft.
* We believe in the tradition of making “daily progress in Freemasonry.” Freemasonry is a progressive science — that is to say, it is a body of knowledge that requires study and effort. Only through such study does a man progress in his understanding of the Mysteries of Masonry and begin to improve himself and, thereby, his community. It is our hope that as we build more resources on our website we can become a resource for those in the Craft seeking to make daily progress.
– Worshipful Brother David Riley and Brother Nicholas Harvey
Further podcasts by Wor. David Riley and Bro. Nicholas Harvey
Podcast on the topic Gesellschaft und Kultur
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Episode 25 - The Grumpy Past Masters Are Here (with Jonathan Sriberg and Geoffrey Kromer) from 2020-06-18T02:56:32
Worshipful Jonathan Sriberg and Worshipful Geoffrey Kromer join us to talk about The Grumpy Past Master's Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/harrumph/
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Episode 24 - "Native American Masons" with Bro. T.S. Akers from 2020-05-29T03:28
Joining Three Distinct Knocks this week is Brother T.S. Akers, a citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, is the Curator of Collections for the McAlester Valley of the Ancient and Accept...
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Episode 22 - "The Condition of Freemasonry in Oklahoma" with Robert G Davis from 2020-04-05T23:26:45
The Illustrious Bob Davis joins us to speak about the condition of Freemasonry in Oklahoma.
More info can be found here: www.RobertGDavis.net
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Episode 21 - The Art of Memory with Martin Faulks from 2019-12-09T19:19:05
Learn more about Martin Faulks:
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/user/MartinJFaulks
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/m...
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Episode 20 - Tattooing Masons and Masons who tattoo from 2019-06-13T19:17:25
David's rant: https://threedistinctknocks.org/of-rings-and-things/
Bro. Joseph Boo, Wor. David Norton, and Bro. Ian Adams join us to talk about:
Tat...
Episode 19 - "Find More" Campaign with Wor. H. Robert Huke from 2019-05-11T21:29:45
Wor. H. Robert Huke joins us to talk about the new "Find More" marketing campaign with the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts.
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Episode 18.1 - We asked Bob Davis, York Rite or Scottish Rite? from 2019-03-25T12:40:02
We asked Bob Davis "York Rite or Scottish Rite?" and which one should be done first.
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Episode 18 - We're Back With Robert G Davis from 2019-03-23T03:02:03
David's rant, titled "Hello, Brother."
Dr. Jim Tresner
New Scottish Rite education materials
Bob answers the age old debate: Scottish Rite vs York Rite?
Episode 17 - Starting a New Grand Lodge from 2018-10-25T12:36:46
Thank you to Bro. Aaron for suggesting this topic from our Patreon!
"My topic is the ideal Grand Lodge, but in a bit of a science fiction context.
It's ...
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Episode 16 - The Copiale Manuscript from 2018-09-20T03:33:30
Bro. Bryan Godwin joins us to discuss what the Copiale Manuscript is and what implications it has for the Masonic timeline
Bro Bryan Godwin:
https://freemasonlifest...
Episode 15 - Enough! from 2018-09-20T03:31:52
We discuss the (recently released in the USA) show "Inside the Freemasons" from the UGLE. Now on Netflix.
Episode Sponsor: www.fossilbluff.com
Our Patreon: https:/...
Episode 14 - The Fine Arts with Wor. Ryan Flynn from 2018-08-21T11:31:41
For the rant, Bro. David Riley talks about the unexpected hiatus and how Masons came to him in his time of need.
Bro. Ryan Flynn talks about the fine arts of Freemasonr...
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You NEED to subscribe to The Southern California Research Lodge from 2018-04-24T13:35:03
While in Guthrie, Oklahoma for the Scottish Rite Reunion Weekend I had a chance to sit down with Worshipful Jeriel Smith to talk about their lodge and the monthly print that I believe s...
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ELI5: York Rite vs Scottish Rite from 2018-03-26T13:00:21
We discuss the history and differences between York Rite and Scottish Rite, and which one you should join first.
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ELI5: Advice for New Worshipful Masters from 2018-03-19T13:15:56
David shares wisdom for first time Worshipful Masters and we bounce ideas that we've seen work from our years in the Craft through many lodges around the world.
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ELI5: How to pick a lodge? How to change lodges? from 2018-03-14T13:44:45
ELI5: How to pick a lodge? How to change lodges?
We discuss how to pick a lodge, how to change lodges, and what to look for.
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ELI5: Lucinda Pendleton Morgan Harris (Smith?), Joseph Smith, the Mormon church, and the Grand Lodge of Illinois from 2018-03-13T19:31:35
ELI5: Lucinda Pendleton Morgan Harris (Smith?), wife of William Morgan of the Morgan Affair.
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ELI5: Morgan Affair from 2018-03-13T19:19:26
The first video in our series of SHORT videos, ELI5 style (explain like I'm 5 yrs old) on various subjects with the goal of bringing all non-masons, EA, FC, and MM "up to speed".
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Episode 13 - Order & Harmony from 2018-02-17T12:36:23
Wor. David Riley & Bro. Nicholas Harvey discuss Robert's Rules of Order ( http://amzn.to/2BBOq8U ) and "..parliamentary procedure for parliamentarians and anyone involved in an orga...
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Episode 12 - The After Lodge Experience from 2018-01-20T02:00:08
Harlan, Bruce, Tony, and J from the After Lodge Podcast join us to talk about the importance of the "after lodge experience"
www.AfterLodge.com
www.Facebook.com/Afte...
Episode 11 - Financia Esoterika from 2017-12-29T16:26:07
Bro. Ernesto Fernandez from Amicable Lodge in Cambridge, MA, joins us to talk about:
His role as Treasurer
Head of the Campaign for the Cambridge Masonic Temple...
Episode 10- Kabbalah 101 from 2017-12-10T22:47:52
Wor. David Riley gives an introduction to Kabbalah and Freemasonry. Thank to the Brother & friend who suggested the idea to us!
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Episode 9 - Masonic Morality from 2017-10-27T02:26:02
David Riley talks about Masonic Morality, trolleyology, utilitarianism, deontological ethics, etc.
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Episode 8.1 - Campaign for the Cambridge Masonic Temple from 2017-10-05T02:58:26
Wor. David Riley speaks about the Campaign.
https://www.facebook.com/cambridgefreemasons/
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Episode 8 - First Impressions from 2017-10-05T02:17:03
Bro. Sam Mallikarjunan, an Executive Strategist at HubSpot and Harvard professor teaching Advanced Digital Marketing joins us to talk about first impressions, websites, facebook pages, ...
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Episode 7 - Mystical Experiences in Freemasonry from 2017-08-19T02:37:42
Wor. Baruti KMT-Sisouvong joins us to talk about his dissertation and the results of his survey on the mystical experiences in Freemasonry.
Wor. David Riley's rant can be found her...
Episode 6.1 - Guided Meditation w Bro. Chuck Dunning from 2017-07-25T13:29:16
PSA: Do not listen while operating any heavy machinery. May cause a meditative state or a shift in consciousness
Only listen in a safe area in your own home.
Episode 6 - Contemplative Masonry w/ Bro. Chuck Dunning from 2017-07-25T11:49:11
In this episode Bro. Chuck Dunning speaks about his book "Contemplative Masonry: Basic Applications of Mindfulness, Meditation, and Imagery for the Craft", available here: http://amzn.t...
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Episode 5 - Your History is Today from 2017-07-06T01:20:35
Bro. Jason Mitchell joins us to speak on where the education process begins for a prospective candidate and how to set them down the right path, his insane amount of titles, why Manly P...
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Episode 4 - Successful Masters from 2017-06-14T03:52:17
On this Episode with interview three Worshipful Brothers to get their experience and advice for someone looking to enrich their lodge or prepare for their time in the East.
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Episode 2 - Religious Tolerance in Freemasonry from 2017-05-28T22:37:14
Wor. Ted Graham and Bro. Micah Fox join us to discuss religious tolerance in Freemasonry with their experience as a Sufi Muslim and a Jew.
The paper can be found here:...
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Episode 3 - The Path from 2017-05-26T20:47:22
Bro. Jason E. Marshall joins us on Episode 3 of 3DK to discuss his book, "The Path: Using the Religions of the World as a Guide to Personal and Spiritual Development"
Am...
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