Northwoods Kindred Podcast

#asatrukindred #norsepagan #northwoodskindred In this episode Skogul and Bodvarr talk about stepping out of the bubble of stress and doing things for better mental health, and to add to the pile of fine memories for the kindred. We also talk about what the future holds for the Northwoods Kindred. You are not going to want to miss this episode. þórr viki! Gothi Bodvarr NWK Gydia Skogul NWK

#asatrukindred #norsepagan #northwoodskindred In this episode Skogul and Bodvarr invite guest kinsman Gråfjell to talk about kindred leadership and some of the issues that have to occasionally be addresses. We also chat about the differences between a military kindred and a civilian kindred. Of course, as per SOP, we get deep in the weeds on a variety of other related topics as well. You are not going to want to miss this episode. þórr viki! Gothi Bodvarr NWK Gydia Skogul NWK

#asatrukindred #norsepagan #northwoodskindred In this episode Skogul and Bodvarr discuss what life is like when you share the experience with your Tribesmen and kin. We also talk about our recent kindred, Montana elk hunt and sacrifice. Lastly, we talk about an upcoming trip that we are making with some kinsmen, and we may actually run into you there. You are not going to want to miss this episode. þórr viki! Gothi Bodvarr NWK Gydia Skogul NWK

#asatrukindred #norsepagan #northwoodskindred In this episode Skogul and Bodvarr discuss the purpose of various ritual tools and how to use them. We also cove some questions that have been asked about this topic by the Tribesmen on NWK Discord server. You are not going to want to miss this episode. þórr viki! Gothi Bodvarr NWK Gydia Skogul NWK

#asatrukindred #norsepagan #northwoodskindred In this episode Skogul and Bodvarr discuss the ins and out of taking a personal patron deity and why you might do that. We also talk about Asatru burnout and a few things that you might be able to do to get your motivation back. You are not going to want to miss this episode. þórr viki! Gothi Bodvarr NWK Gydia Skogul NWK

#asatrukindred #norsepagan #northwoodskindred In this episode Skogul and Bodvarr discuss the monthly ritual schedule of the Northwoods Kindred. We talk about some of the reasoning for our ritual choices, raising kids on the path and all kinds of other specific details that bring our path and practice to life. You are not going to want to miss this episode. þórr viki! Gothi Bodvarr NWK Gydia Skogul NWK þórr viki! Gothi Bodvarr NWK

Gydia Skogul NWK

#asatrukindred #norsepagan #northwoodskindred

In this episode Skogul and Bodvarr discuss some of the more confusing terms and concepts to people new to our practice. Rather you call it Asatru, Norse Paganism or something entirely different, there is still a thread that binds us all. We should all be able to acknowledge these consistency's while walking our own unique path. You are not going to want to miss this episode. þórr viki! Gothi Bodvarr NWK

Gydia Skogul NWK

#asatrukindred #norsepagan #northwoodskindred

In this episode of Northwoods Kindred Podcast, I introduce you to our Gydia Skogul. We have been partners for life and now we will cohost the NWK Podcast. This episode will be the first one of year 2024, we will talk about walking your own path free of the weight that other people try to make you carry. We will also talk a little about what brought each of us here and how we walk our own paths unapologetically. You are not going to want to miss this episode. þórr viki! Gothi Bodvarr NWK

Gydia Skogul NWK

#norsegods #odin #witchcraft

In this episode of Norse Tales, NWK Gothi Bodvarr reads the story of the Voluspa or the Sybils Prophecy, It is the first poem in most collections of the Poetic Edda. The poem starts with a witch or seeress declaring that she has knowledge all things and begins to recite stanzas of the creation myth, binding of Loki, death of Balder and a few others ending with Ragnorok and what comes after. It is a foundational story that every one calling themselves Asatru or Norse pagan, should know. I will be reading from the second printing 1969, of Patricia Terry's Poems of the Vikings. Enjoy the story.

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#norsegods #odin #creationmyth

In this episode of Norse Tales, NWK Gothi Bodvarr reads the story of how the world was created according to the Myths of the Norseman, This book by Helen A. Guerber, I will be reading from, is the Tales of Norse Mythology, Illustrated Edition Copywrite 2018, Originally published in 1895 as "The Myths of Northern Lands" I hope that you enjoy the story, it is almost a century and a half old, but remains one of my favorite telling's of this tale. I am sure that it has all the elements to become one of your favorites as well.

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#norsegods #loki #odin

In this episode of Norse Tales, NWK Gothi Bodvarr reads the story of how the wall around Asgard is built and how they almost lost the Sun, The Moon and the Lovely Freyja in the process. If it had not been for Loki it might have happened but in addition to anew wall, the chief of the gods Odin also go the best of all horses. He will be reading form the book "the Norse Myths" by Kevin Crossley-Holland form a second printing copy from 1987 I hope that you enjoy the story.

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#mightythor #thor #norsemythology

In this episode of Norse Tales, NWK Gothi Bodvarr reads the story of Thor and Tyr, Journeying to Tyr's mothers place to secure a cauldron large enough to brew for the gods. In this story Thor catches the Midgard serpent but has his plans ruined by a scared Giant. This story comes from the book "Teutonic Myth and Legend by Donald Mackenzie" Copywrite 1934. I hope that you enjoy the story.

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In this first episode of Norse Tales, NWK Gothi Bodvarr reads the story of Heimdall the culture bringer. This story is chapter X in Victor Rydberg's "our Fathers Godsaga, retold for the young." It is a much more palatable version of the same information from the more academic "Teutonic Mythology" by Victor Rydberg. It is embellished and seems to bear some resemblance to earlier versions of Beowulf with the arrival of Sheaf in a boat from an unknown place across the sea, with the boy eventually becoming the beloved ruler, defender and teacher of man. I hope that you enjoy the story.

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#asatrukindred #norsepagan #northwoodskindred

In this episode of Northwoods Kindred Podcast, I sit down with Leif. Leif is our middle son, and the first of our children to be born into an Asatru Kindred. He has only known life as a heathen and you might be surprised how that has affected him. Leif has had an interesting journey and continues to experience the world as a heathen / Norse Pagan that has never been subject to the programming of the church. Therefore, he has no need for deprogramming. You are not going to want to miss this one. þórr viki! Gothi Bodvarr NWK

#asatrukindred #ironravenskindred #northwoodskindred In this episode of Northwoods Kindred Podcast, I sit down with Gothi Munroe of the Iron Ravens Kindred, a kindred comprised mostly of active-duty members of the Air Force stationed at Fairchild AFB in Spokane Wa. We talk about the creation of the Iron Ravens Kindred, Integration into the military system and the strange way that our paths intersected. This is an episode that you will defiantly not want to miss. I hope this information finds you happy, healthy, and that it serves you well. þórr viki! Gothi Bodvarr NWK

#asatru #kinsmen #northwoods In this podcast kinsmen Jafnharr and Bodvarr discuss nature connection, plumbing and actually get into Asatru a little also. We recorded this in a canoe camp, at a remote mountain lake, that we paddled into a couple days prior. This is what kinship is all about. I hope this information finds you happy, healthy, and that it serves you well. þórr viki! Gothi Bodvarr NWK

#mentalhealthbreak #personaltime #havamal In this podcast I talk about the struggles in life, on both our journey and in general. I also connect them with the havamal verses to show that people have been navigating the same issues for millenia. I hope this information finds you happy, healthy, and that it serves you well. þórr viki! Gothi Bodvarr NWK

#Asatru #kindred #northwoodskindred In this Episode of the Northwoods Kindred Podcast, I sIt down with my kinsman Jafnhar. He is one of the founding members of the Northwoods Kindred. He has been a part of our journey since only our second or third gathering. We talk about kindred life -vs- solo practitioner, and some of the challenges of a mixed faith household. Come be a fly on the wall as we explore kinship at its finest. I hope this information finds you happy, healthy, and that it serves you well. þórr viki! Gothi Bodvarr NWK

#Asatru  #kindred #northwoodskindred    

In this Episode of the Northwoods Kindred Podcast, I discuss all the little things about an Asatru kindred that most people get wrong or just misunderstand. Things like identifying what kind of kindred you are dealing with or creating, groups that are often referred to as kindred, when they only superficially resemble one. I'll also talk about internal roles, duties and other kindred administrative process. If you are considering joining or building a Norse Pagan / Asatru Kindred, this is some must have information. I hope this information finds you happy, healthy, and that it serves you well.  

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Gothi Bodvarr NWK

#Asatru  #kindred #northwoodskindred    

In this Episode of the Northwoods Kindred Podcast, I discuss one of the hot topics currently being debated in the Asatru community. I will talk about the good and the bad of charging for religious serves and also why you SHOULD charge for certain services and why it could be a a detriment to the community at large, if you don't charge for the skills and experience that you have developed. I hope this information finds you happy, healthy, and that it serves you well.  

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Gothi Bodvarr NWK

#Asatru  #kindred #northwoodskindred    

In this Episode of the Northwoods Kindred Podcast, I take some time to welcome those that are new to the path. In the wake of all the turmoil and ordeal currently happening on TikTok, I thought that this would be a good opportunity to give a few pointers on walking this path, as I share a few things that I would have enjoyed knowing when I was new to Asatru. I hope this information finds you happy, healthy, and that it serves you well.  

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Gothi Bodvarr NWK

#Asatru  #kindred #northwoodskindred    

In this Episode of the Northwoods Kindred Podcast, I sit and talk with my old friend and mentor, Gothi Haakon of the Gjallarhorn Kindred. We reminisce about old times and old ways. This is truly an opportunity to be a fly on the wall and listen to a couple old Gothar exchange ideas and trade stories. I hope this information finds you happy, healthy, and that it serves you well.  þórr viki!

#Asatru  #kindred #northwoodskindred    

In this Episode of the Northwoods Kindred Podcast, I sit and talk with my old friend and mentor, Gothi Haakon of the Gjallarhorn Kindred. We reminisce about old times and old ways. This is truly an opportunity to be a fly on the wall and listen to a couple old Gothar exchange ideas and trade stories. I hope this information finds you happy, healthy, and that it serves you well.  þórr viki!

#Asatru  #kindred #northwoodskindred    In this Episode of the Northwoods Kindred Podcast, I am talking about training for the gothar and a little more about the clash of culture that we are currently going through as a community.  Below is a list of links that I discussed, they contain a few resources for you and a way to support our projects if you feel the grateful.  I hope this information finds you happy, healthy, and that it serves you well.  þórr viki!

#Asatru  #kindred #northwoodskindred    In this Episode of the Northwoods Kindred Podcast, I discuss the 5 most common questions that I get asked by new Norse Pagans, and other Asatruar.  They are not the only ones to ask though, many of these same questions are asked by older Asatru practitioners as well.  Sometimes we don't know, what we don't know, so here is some information that might be useful no matter how long you have been on the path.    I hope this information serves you well.  þórr viki!

#Asatru  #kindred #northwoodskindred

In this Episode of the Northwoods Kindred Podcast, I discuss some old traditions that we can re invent to work with our modern lifestyles.   I hope this information serves you well.  þórr viki!

#Asatru  #kindred #northwoodskindred

In this Episode of the Northwoods Kindred Podcast, I will cover some strategies that I use to include the gods in my life.    I hope this information serves you well.  þórr viki!

#Asatru  #kindred #northwoodskindred

In this Episode of the Northwoods Kindred Podcast, I will go over some of the information that I wish I had when I started on the path of Asatru and Norse paganism.    I hope this information serves you well.  þórr viki!

#Asatru  #kindred #northwoodskindred   

In this Episode of the Northwoods Kindred Podcast, I walk you through some of the Important traps and things that Skogul and I have learned to navigate as Asatru, Heathen parents.  These struggles have always been in heathenry and hopefully this will help you navigate the haters and zealots.  Additionally, I hope it widens your perspective about the skills and traits that our heathen children will need moving into the future.    I hope this information serves you well.  þórr viki!  

#Asatru  #kindred #northwoodskindred   

In this Episode of the Northwoods Kindred Podcast, I walk you through an entire Asatru kindred gathering.  Rather they are a  large historic seasonal celebration or a simple Asatru kindred monthly get together, they always follow the same outline.  Our gatherings are always fairly large and festive productions that require a fair amount of planning.  Keep in mind that not all gathering or kindreds are like this. I just want to represent the major events so that if you have a need, you can adjust this outline to fit your own circumstance.  I hope this information serves you well.  þórr viki!

In this episode I talk about some of the more common problems in modern Asatru.  Not only with the practice as a whole but the people that are calling this way their home.   We have had large and small organization in Asatru for many years and they all seem to get to a certain size and then collapse under the weight of division and ulterior motives.  It is time that we take this religion into the future.  Join me as I discuss how we might be able to do that moving forward.

In this Podcast  I am going to break down a new download that we put together for our listeners and friends. This one is on the gods and goddesses of Asatru.  while not totally a complete set of references it is a good, quick look at the major attributes of some of the more widely known deities of our faith.  Every attempt has been made to adhere to the most commonly accepted information, however sometimes those attributes can be topics for much, heated debate.  This is not intended to be a replacement for your own research, nor is it intended to challenge any of your own beliefs or UPG's.  I offer this work free of charge, along with others in this series for those that are seeing to learn and grow their personal pagan / heathen practice.  þórr viki.  

This episode is all about the types of ritual that the typical Asatru / Norse Pagan is exposed to.  I also cover some of my main talking points to make the case in favor of ritual.  Far too many heathens and Norse pagans and Asatru put ritual up on a pedestal.  They make the case that they cannot do ritual because they are not a Gothi, Don't know how it was originally done,  don't know how anyway,  Feel it is not necessary, or a whole host of other excuses that I will discuss and put to rest. Join me here, don't forget to subscribe and let me know what other topics you would like to hear me tackle in the modern pagan landscape.   

#heathen #pagan #asatru

In this episode I tackle one of the most asked about topics since I started doing public Asatru outreach.  The ever growing topic of what's good to read and why.  Here are about 45 of my favorite books on the religion and a good explanation as to why they made the list.  Also there is a link below to find them on Amazon as an original or reprint for older titles, Enjoy. 

#heathen #pagan #asatru

As the inaugural podcast we though that the best way to kick this off is to have a talk about last year and discuss our why.  The why is always the most import part of any endeavor so lets just get right to the point.  Below is everything that you need to know to track our presence and products across the web.