Odd Fellows Today
A friendly and positive exploration of the Odd Fellows with topics ranging from general introductory information to the types of issues any lodge may face. Using songs and examples to help illustrate points, Odd Fellows Today entertains while it informs.
Episodes
17 episodes
Episode 1.17: Remembering Our Departed Brothers and Sisters
Death comes to each and every one of us once, but remembrance can last forever if we care enough to pass the legacy on. Featuring a mix of commentary and music, this bite-sized exploration of Odd Fellowship is a quick and entertaining nugget of...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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14:15
Episode 1.16: Food, Fellowship, and Flavor
Food isn't just delicious; it's essential not only to life, but also to thriving Odd Fellowship. Featuring a mix of commentary and music, this bite-sized exploration of Odd Fellowship is a quick and entertaining nugget of knowledge.
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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12:47
Episode 1.15: Asking for Help
All lodges have their ups and downs. Recognizing that tough times are not a failure to hide, but a time to reach out for help is the difference between surviving or closing down. We all want every lodge to succeed and just need to know what you...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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16:48
Episode 1.14: Exploring the World of Odd Fellows Art
Joined by special guest Ainslie Heilich from Tuscola Lodge # 316 in Illinois, we explore the history, impact, and future of Odd Fellows art and art in Odd Fellowship. Featuring a mix of commentary and music, this bite-sized exploration of Odd F...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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34:51
Episode 1.13: The Road to Jericho - The Branches of Odd Fellowship
The path an Odd Fellow travels from Initiation through the Patriarchs Militant has long been called the Road from Jerusalem to Jericho and is depicted as such on many prints about Odd Fellowship. Join as we walk this road to learn about the var...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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13:54
Episode 1.12: Under the Open Sky: Fellowship, Family, and the Outdoors
There's something special about getting out into the great outdoors, especially with your Brothers and Sisters in Odd Fellowship. Thankfully there are wonderful Odd Fellow camps, parks, and retreats that provide wonderful benefits and opportuni...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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24:30
Episode 1.11: Increasing Engagement Through Gamification
Play is serious business when you use it for good. That's the secret to the success of gamification and a foundation of Odd Fellowship. Featuring a mix of commentary and music, this bite-sized exploration of Odd Fellowship is a quick and entert...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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15:56
Episode 1.10: Honoring Achievements: Awards and Decorations in Odd Fellowship
Recognition isn't really about the award; it's about recognizing the values of Odd Fellowship in action. Reviewing the main awards of the Order and their qualifications, we consider what it means to honor service. Featuring a mix of commentary ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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28:20
Episode 1.9: Feeling Connected Even with Anxiety or Depression
Anxiety and depression are more common than people my think and the Odd Fellows lodge is a place where those who struggle can find a supportive community. Featuring a mix of commentary and music, this bite-sized exploration of Odd Fellowship is...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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32:51
Episode 1.8: Worthy of the Chair: Becoming an Officer and a Leader in the Odd Fellows
Leadership in the Odd Fellows isn't about power; it's about service. Officers are essential to the lodge and the most important characteristic you need is heart. Featuring a mix of commentary and music, this bite-sized exploration of Odd Fellow...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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18:03
Episode 1.7: Why Ritual Matters: The Beauty of Degree Work in Odd Fellowship
Ritual is what teaches us, inspires us, and binds us as Odd Fellows. This episode explores the why and how of ritualistic work. Featuring a mix of commentary and music, this bite-sized exploration of Odd Fellowship is a quick and entertaining n...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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19:14
Episode 1.6: Finding the Right Fit: Selecting New Members for Your Odd Fellows Lodge
The members are what make the lodge what it is. Evaluating new members is one of the most important tasks facing a lodge. Featuring a mix of commentary and music, this bite-sized exploration of Odd Fellowship is a quick and entertaining nugget ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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16:04
Episode 1.5: What to Wear: Proper Attire at an Odd Fellows Meeting
What we wear during meetings and ceremonies may at first seem like not much of a point of consideration, but there's more to it than it may seem. Featuring a mix of commentary and music, this bite-sized exploration of Odd Fellowship is a quick ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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17:07
Episode 1.4: Resolving Conflict the Odd Fellows Way
Conflict is an unfortunate fact of life, even in the Odd Fellows. This episode explores how to navigate and resolve conflict in an Odd Fellows way. Featuring a mix of commentary and music, this bite-sized exploration of Odd Fellowship is a quic...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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21:37
Episode 1.3: Bringing Music into Our Lodge
Music is an integral part of Odd Fellowship and a way to enhance the experience of meetings and degrees. This episode explores ways to add music to your Odd Fellows experience. Featuring a mix of commentary and music, this bite-sized exploratio...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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16:40
Episode 1.2: Building Connections - Organizing Affinity Groups in Odd Fellowship
Affinity groups can not only help strengthen the bonds between members of the lodge, but also serve as means to connect with new potential members and raise the profile of the lodge. Featuring a mix of commentary and music, this bite-sized expl...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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21:56
Episode 1.1: Understanding the Odd Fellows
This introductory episode provides an overview of what the Odd Fellows it, how it is organized, what it does and why it matters. Featuring a mix of commentary and music, this bite-sized exploration of Odd Fellowship is a quick and enterta...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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19:54