Square Talking - Cheshire Freemasons' Podcast

Season 1 Episode 10 - Beyond the Veil, Discovering the Royal Arch

With Neil unwell, Simon joins Keith and Iain for a warm, engaging conversation exploring the meaning and experience of the Royal Arch. Joined by WBro / E Comp Stephen Christian and WBro / E Comp Steve Jones, the discussion brings to life why the Royal Arch is described as the completion of pure, ancient Freemasonry and what it truly feels like for those who’ve taken that step. This episode reflects on the journey into Chapter, why it feels so distinct from a Craft Lodge, why some Masons wait years before joining, and how the Royal Arch continues to hold deep relevance in modern Masonic life across Cheshire. Because sometimes the next step doesn’t add more… it reveals what was already there. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520195/support] Produced and Recorded on behalf of the Province of Cheshire Freemasons. Music track provided by https://www.instagram.com/inplusmusic

Season 1 Episode 9 - Christmas Special (Live)

What Will Freemasonry Look Like in 30 Years? This Christmas, Square Talking – The Cheshire Freemasons’ Podcast brings you something truly special. Recorded live with an audience, this festive episode steps away from our usual studio format and invites listeners into an open, thoughtful, and occasionally provocative conversation about the future of Freemasonry. Join Keith, Neil, and Iain as the discussion looks ahead to the year 2055 and beyond. How might technology reshape the Lodge experience? Will traditions endure or evolve? Could virtual or hybrid lodges become the norm—and what principles must never change? After an engaging opening discussion between the hosts, the floor is opened to the audience, whose voices, questions, and ideas shape the heart of the episode. From artificial intelligence and modernisation to inclusivity and identity, this is Freemasonry examined through a future-facing lens—while staying firmly grounded in its timeless values. From us all at Square Talking – The Cheshire Freemasons’ Podcast we wish you a Merry Christmas. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520195/support] Produced and Recorded on behalf of the Province of Cheshire Freemasons. Music track provided by https://www.instagram.com/inplusmusic

Season 1 Episode 8 - Riding for the Craft – The Widows Sons

In this episode of Square Talking – The Cheshire Freemasons’ Podcast, we sit down with members of the Widows Sons Masonic Bikers Association in Cheshire to explore how brotherhood, charity, and motorcycling come together on the open road. Keith, Neil  and Iain talk with the riders about who the Widows Sons are, the origins of the association, and how they represent the Craft while out in the community. The conversation covers memorable rides, charitable work, common misconceptions, and what this unique group brings to modern Freemasonry. Whether you ride or simply want to learn more about this distinctive branch of Masonic life, this episode offers a clear and engaging look at the Widows Sons and the fellowship they foster. Tune in for an open-road perspective on brotherhood in action. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520195/support] Produced and Recorded on behalf of the Province of Cheshire Freemasons. Music track provided by https://www.instagram.com/inplusmusic

Season 1 Episode 7 - Climbing the Ladder – The Journey Beyond the Third Degree

Every Freemason remembers the moment he was raised — but what comes next? In this episode of Square Talking, Keith, Neil, and Iain open the lodge doors to the next chapter of the Masonic journey. From first steps as an Inner Guard to the honour of the Chair, and onward to the mysteries of the Royal Arch, the hosts reveal what it really means to progress beyond the Third Degree. Blending insight, humour, and reflection, this conversation uncovers how each role in the Craft builds leadership, character, and lifelong brotherhood. Whether you’re newly raised or a seasoned Past Master, this is an episode that reminds us that the true Masonic journey never really ends — it simply climbs higher. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520195/support] Produced and Recorded on behalf of the Province of Cheshire Freemasons. Music track provided by https://www.instagram.com/inplusmusic

Season1 Episode 6 - Our Story: The History of Cheshire Freemasonry

In this episode of Square Talking – The Cheshire Freemasons’ Podcast, hosts Keith, Neil, and Iain are joined by VW Bro Simon Medland, Deputy Provincial Grand Master, to explore the heritage of Cheshire Freemasonry. Together they trace its beginnings, key turning points, and enduring traditions, uncovering stories, artifacts, and lessons from the past that continue to inspire Brethren today.  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2520195/support] Produced and Recorded on behalf of the Province of Cheshire Freemasons. Music track provided by https://www.instagram.com/inplusmusic