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
28 episodes
Episode 2.28: Throw Open the Doors!
We explore the benefits of holding an Open House for the lodge, for the community, and for your own members.
Episode 2.27: The Virtue of Faith
The initial virtue of the Patriarchal branch is Faith, upon which the rest are based. But what does faith mean in the context of Odd Fellowship? We explore it through ritual and context.
Episode 2.26: Laugh in Lodge
Somewhere along the way, a lot of the fun of Odd Fellowship got subcontracted to side orders, but a healthy lodge is one that balances in fun with the serious work because the lodge that laughs together grows together.
Episode 2.25: District Meetings
There is a whole world beyond the lodge, but sometimes the best way to connect to it for the first time is through a district meeting. They are also a great way for officers to find support and ideas.
Episode 2.24: Brotherly Love
Valentine's Day means flowers, chocolates, and romance but that's not the type of love that Odd Fellowship holds as a virtue. We choose a harder love: Brotherly Love. Explore what that means inside and outside of the lodge.
Episode 2.23: Meaningful Community Involvement
We often ask ourselves how we can get the community engaged with us, when the better question is: how do we fit within the community? We take a look at how to identify and build sustainable community involvement that puts our values into action...
Episode 2.22: Thomas Wildey, The Man Who Lit the Flame
In honor of Wildey's birthday, we explore the man behind the legend from his birth in England through his career in Odd Fellowship to his legacy. This extended length episode dives deeper into the real Wildey and shows why understanding him hel...
Episode 2.21: Why Join The Odd Fellows?
The new season begins by exploring the simple question: why do people join the Odd Fellows? Explore this topic together in this short explanation of the Order and those who join it.
Episode 1.20: Season 1 Finale - Through the Degrees
For the finale of season 1, we take a poetic journey along the Jericho Road and then degree by degree, we travel the lessons of Odd Fellowship. With original poetry and accompanying music, this episode lets your mind travel the road to Jericho....
Episode 1.19: How to Start a New Lodge
Starting a new lodge isn't as hard as you may think and it's something that's more common every year. Come along as we explore how to rebuild the Order by starting new lodges. Featuring a mix of commentary and music, this bite-sized exploration...
Episode 1.18: Media and the Re-Creation of Odd Fellows Culture
From books to podcasts to websites, blogs and chat communities, the modern media environment offers tremendous opportunities to promote and grow the culture of Odd Fellowship. Special guest Michael Greenziger, PGM joins on this episode to discu...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...