Perfect Ashlar Podcast

In this episode, Brother Jon Hudson interviews his cohost Brother Christophor Galloway about his book - Leading From the East: Innovative Strategies for Masonic Lodges. Brother Galloway wrote his book after serving as Worshipful Master for Valley-Hi Lodge #1407. There are several tips, strategies, and resources in his book for any Mason who wants to better their lodge. Pick up a copy of the book on Amazon today: https://www.amazon.com/Leading-East-Innovative-Strategies-Masonic/dp/1736255703/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1KPR6AHGNVARI&dchild=1&keywords=leading+from+the+east&qid=1616879406&sprefix=leading+from+the+%2Caps%2C199&sr=8-2 Visit our website to learn more about our books and publishing opportunities: www.perfectashlarpublishing.com

In this episode, we interview Brother James "Chris" Williams IV. He is the first author published by Perfect Ashlar Publishing. Over an eight-year period, Brother Williams authored several Masonic Education articles for his Lodge. He took a unique approach to engage his Brethren by creating a fictional character named Big John Deacon. His articles have circulated the world and now they are available in The Profound Philosophical Pontifications of Big John Deacon, Freemason Extraordinaire: Volume I. This is the first book in a series of four books to be released in 2021. Get your copy of book one today on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Profound-Philosophical-Pontifications-Freemason-Extraordinaire/dp/173625572X/ref=zg_bsnr_12766_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=HCYXDG1QVJ93HX250A3P

In the episode we discuss the book The Craft: How the Freemasons Made the Modern World. The book was written by John Dickie. He is not a Brother, but brought an interesting perspective to the history of our fraternity. https://www.amazon.com/Craft-Freemasons-Made-Modern-World/dp/B08DT6J4BQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3GOEWWUYY0130&dchild=1&keywords=the+craft+how+freemasons+made+the+modern+world&qid=1612734647&sprefix=The+craft+how+%2Caps%2C204&sr=8-1

On this episode, Brothers Galloway & Hudson discuss Brother Michael Schiavello's book "Know Thyself: Using the Symbols of Freemasonry to Improve Your Life." The book discussed on this episode can be purchased on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Know-Thyself-Symbols-Freemasonry-Improve/dp/0853185239/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=know+thyself+freemasonry&qid=1611004852&sr=8-1 Please visit www.PerfectAshlarPublishing.com and sign up for our newsletter to stay informed with our latest news and topics.

In this episode, we interview our special guest, Brother William Boyd, Past Master of Valley-Hi Lodge #1407 and former District Deputy Grand Master of the District 39A of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Texas. We discuss how Valley-Hi Lodge has used the Carl Claudy books to improve the Brothers' initiatic experience in our lodge. Books discussed: * Introduction to Freemasonry I: Entered Apprentice * Introduction to Freemasonry II: Fellow Craft * Introduction to Freemasonry III: Master Mason The Claudy books can be purchased on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Introduction-Freemasonry-Carl-H-Claudy/dp/B006YBSVG4/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=carl+claudy+introduction&qid=1609106008&sr=8-1