The Northern Traditions Podcast

Episode 97: Mentorship within Modern Paganism

With the upcoming shamanism video, many people have asked about mentorship within pagan practices today. So today Caleb and I, discuss the complicated nature of establishing new mentors in beliefs that used to rely so heavily on them. 

Episode 96: Estonian Paganism, and Maintaining One’s Reputation

We have several topics to discuss today, including Estonian Paganism, Reputation and its importance, as well as gift giving. As always grab a warm or cold drink, and enjoy the conversation around various pagan subjects! 

Community website: https://www.northerntraditions.org/

Episode 95: Folklore, Fairy Tales, and Mythical Creatures

Ian had a dream, that dream was to host an episode and talk about spooky things. This episode is letting Ian live that dream. 

Episode 94: Is Heathenry Becoming Too Soft?

We decided to have an interest talk today on whether or not heathenry is becoming too soft in this modern age. Has our fear of scrutiny, judgement, and harassment made us too scared to practice our faith more honestly? Check into this episode to hear our conversation on this very question. 

Link to The Fellowship of Northern Traditions Website:

https://www.northerntraditions.org

Episode 93: Pagans of the Summer

Ian and Jacob discuss the difference of being pagan in the summer vs the winter. And how living by the seasonal cycles may benefit you now even in our modern age. 

Episode 92: The Importance of Remembering Your Ancestors

In this episode we talk about the modern obsession with DNA test, and ancestor websites and how they relate to paganism. We also talk about our own experiences discovering our ancestors and how we honor them today. 

Episode 91: The Different Spirits of the Land

After our short break, we return with an episode on the differences between spirits. Specifically we are talking about North American spirits vs European, but we also discuss how different environments can effect spirituality. 

If you want Ian to grow back the stache, then sign this petition. 1000 signs and he does it!

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Episode 90: Jacob Finally Told His Mom

Our three topics today include Jacob finally telling his mother about his job and religion. Caleb dealing with two children, working, and getting little sleep all while still trying to maintain his spirituality. And then Ian talking about different kinds of sacred (legal) plants. 

Here are the stores Ian mentions in the episode: 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1067425519/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/BodhiExtracts

Episode 89: The Essentials of Paganism

We continue out three topics, talking today about three things that are good for those getting into the faith for the first time. 

Episode 88: Pagan Drinking Culture

Our topics today include drinking culture in paganism, and around the world. How fitness can connect you in different ways with the faith. And daily routines that can help you maintain your faith when life gets busy.