Fraternal Review

May 11 2024 40 ep. 30 mins 87
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The Southern California Research Lodge has published Fraternal Review for over six decades, providing Masonic education and information to its readers. Each issue is dedicated to a specific topic such as Masonic symbols, history, and lore.

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Fringe Masonry 2 with Angel Millar

May 11 2024 60 mins  
A little over eighteen months ago, we published the first issue of the Fraternal Review dedicated to “Fringe Masonry.” There, we provided a basic overview of esoteric Orders (from the Egyptian Rite of Freemasonry to the Asiatic Brethren) that claim, in one way or another, to connect to regular Freemasonry. In this, the second issue dedicated to the subject, we have gone deeper

H.P. Lovecraft

Oct 11 2023 51 mins  
In this episode, we are honored to have Michael Jarzabek here to discuss the Fraternal Review issue dedicated to the topic of the August 2023 issue, H.P. Lovecraft. To learn more about Fraternal Review or to become a subscriber, visit ⁠⁠theresearchlodge.com⁠⁠.

The Knights Templar and The Origins of Freemasonry⁠

Jun 28 2023 53 mins  
In this episode, we are honored to have Bro. Jeriel C. Smith here to discuss the Fraternal Review issue dedicated to the topic of the June issue, The Knights Templar and The Origins of Freemasonry. In addition to guest editing this Fraternal Review, Bro. Jeriel was the Master of the Southern California Research Lodge from 2016-2019 and is now the senior copy editor of Fraternal Rev

Rosicrucianism and Freemasonry⁠

May 12 2023 44 mins  
In this episode, Bro. Daniel Rivera, PM and current Master of the Southern California Research Lodge, discusses the recent issue of Fraternal Review dedicated to the topic of Rosicrucianism and Freemasonry. Bro. Daniel Rivera is a Past Celebrant of California College SRICF, and speaks eloquently regarding one of the oldest mysteries schools, Rosicrucianism. He explores the influenc

The Year Ahead for Fraternal Review (feat. Bro. Angel Millar)

Mar 11 2023 29 mins  
In this episode, Bro. Angel Millar, the editor-in-chief of the Fraternal Review, discusses the 2023 editorial calendar for Fraternal Review, as well as what makes the magazine so unique and what to look forward to in the year ahead. To learn more about Fraternal Review or to become a subscriber, visit theresearchlodge.com.

Masonic Leadership

Feb 22 2023 50 mins  
In this episode, Bro. Dago Rodriguez and Bro. Michael Laidlaw — esteemed guest editors for the Fraternal Review issue on Masonic Leadership — share their invaluable perspectives. With outstanding track records of successful leadership in Freemasonry, Bro. Dago and Bro. Michael tackle various topics, such as creating this issue of Fraternal Review and how to guide your Lodge wis

The Hermetic Mason

Jan 12 2023 46 mins  
In this episode, the Fraternal Review Editor-in-Chief, Bro. Angel Millar joins Bro. Ian Evenstar Laurelin in a discussion regarding the December 2022 Fraternal Review issue and its corresponding topic, The Hermetic Mason. The focus of the conversation explores the relationship between Hermeticism and Freemasonry, covering topics such as the origins of Hermeticism and how it relates

The Numberless Worlds

Oct 28 2022 29 mins  
In this episode, Bro. Daniel Rivera, PM sits down with Bro. Ian Evenstar Laurelin to discuss the October 2022 Fraternal Review issue and its corresponding topic, The Numberless Worlds. The focus of the conversation explores the question, does our Masonic ritual imply that we are not alone in this universe? To learn more about Fraternal Review or to become a subscriber, visit theres

The Ancient Mysteries

Sep 08 2022 35 mins  
In this episode, Bro. Ian Evenstar Laurelin and Bro. Joe Martinez discuss the June 2022 Fraternal Review issue and its corresponding topic, The Ancient Mysteries. To learn more about Fraternal Review or to become a subscriber, visit theresearchlodge.com.

Subculture

Aug 17 2022 54 mins  
In this episode, Bro. Angel Millar, editor-in-chief of the Fraternal Review magazine, and Bro. Johnny Arias, 32° Scottish Rite Mason, discuss the August 2022 Fraternal Review issue and its corresponding topic, Subculture. This is Freemasonry as you’ve never seen or heard of it before – Subculture on the Square! To learn more about Fraternal Review or to become a subscriber, v