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A Mason's Work
Brian Mattocks
156 episodes
1 day ago
In this show we discuss the practical applications of masonic symbolism and how the working tools can be used to better yourself, your family, your lodge, and your community. We help good freemasons become better men through honest self development. We talk quite a bit about mental health and men's issues related to emotional and intellectual growth as well.
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In this show we discuss the practical applications of masonic symbolism and how the working tools can be used to better yourself, your family, your lodge, and your community. We help good freemasons become better men through honest self development. We talk quite a bit about mental health and men's issues related to emotional and intellectual growth as well.
Show more...
Mental Health
Society & Culture,
Philosophy,
Health & Fitness
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The Entered Apprentice Mason Series โ€“ Part I: The Work of Beginning
A Mason's Work
7 minutes
1 week ago
The Entered Apprentice Mason Series โ€“ Part I: The Work of Beginning

Every Masonic journey begins with openness โ€” the willingness to learn, to labor, and to make first attempts. In this episode, we explore the behavioral dimension of the Entered Apprentice: the mindset of curiosity and the courage to start imperfectly. True initiation is not marked by ceremony alone, but by the decision to engage with life as a learner.


๐Ÿ”‘ Key Takeaways

  • The Entered Apprentice embodies beginnings โ€” effort, curiosity, and humble work.
  • Progress requires repetition, observation, and the suspension of judgment.
  • Every new endeavor offers the chance to renew oneโ€™s perception and discipline.

๐Ÿ’ฌ Featured Quotes

  • 0:00:10 โ€” โ€œWeโ€™re going to be going over the Masonic symbols in three different levels โ€” practical, relational, and philosophical.โ€
  • 0:00:22 โ€” โ€œToday, weโ€™re going to start with the Entered Apprentice.โ€
  • 0:00:35 โ€” โ€œItโ€™s a wonderful perspective for helping in everyday life when it comes to learning something new.โ€
  • 0:00:50 โ€” โ€œThere is a moment in every life where we begin new things โ€” not just once, but over and over again.โ€

๐Ÿ”— Explore Related Episodes

  • The Fellow Craft Mason Series โ€“ Part II: The Work of Understanding
    Continues the journey through relational reflection and the pursuit of mastery through experience.
  • The Master Mason Series โ€“ Part III: The Work of Renewal
    Examines perception, completion, and the renewal of meaning as one moves toward wholeness.
  • Freemasonry Brings Receipts
    Explores how honest reflection and recorded progress build legacy and accountability.

Creators & Guests

  • Brian Mattocks - Host
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A Mason's Work
In this show we discuss the practical applications of masonic symbolism and how the working tools can be used to better yourself, your family, your lodge, and your community. We help good freemasons become better men through honest self development. We talk quite a bit about mental health and men's issues related to emotional and intellectual growth as well.