We return to our three topics: Ian is obsessed with red deer, Caleb is finding joy in the laughter of his children, and Jacob is navigating the pagan community in Scotland. Learn more about the community: https://www.northerntraditions.org/ Graphics provided by Valhyr: www.valhyr.com 

Today we invite Elin (@mooselady_) to discuss her research into Estonian archeology. Ever want to know why ancient people put "cup" shaped makers onto stones from Estonia, Sweden, and Scotland? Great! So did we! Support/Join The Fellowship of Northern Traditions:www.northerntraditions.org Support Elin on instagram @mooselady_ or through www.valhyr.com 

With our break behind us, The Folk Podcast is back with a new name, The Northern Traditions Podcast. Be sure to check out the podcast on YouTube to see our beautiful faces! Learn more about the community: https://www.northerntraditions.org/

We celebrate our 100th episode by answering community submitted questions. We also reflect on 2+ years of podcasting and the many topics and guests we've had along the way.  We also announced we will be taking a break, but will be returning! We just need some time to focus on ourselves, the community, and to plan some new guest and topics. Expect to see us after the yule season, and until then be sure to check out our past 99 episodes you may have missed!  All upcoming gatherings for the...

With Ian and Jacob just coming back from Heilung, we decided to discuss how ritual practices continue to evolve and change. 

This is the full interview based on the latest video on The Wisdom of Odin Youtube channel. I am joined by Mirjam and Anthony as I ask them questions on Shamanism and how to practice it in our modern day.  Youtube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lN6BAXsj9g Spirit of Wolf Links:  Website: https://www.spiritofwolf.net Instagram @spiritofwolfshamans Mirjam @izih_deer_kam Anthony @wolfpackhealer Their Podcast @woedwolf.podcast 

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. 

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/

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

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

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. 

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. 

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...

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

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

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. 

We are changing our format a little on he podcast, we are now going to try and focus on several subjects throughout an episode to give you more variety in our content. So today we discuss our thoughts on Heilung's new album, as well as the differences between christian funerals and what we want pagan funerals to become. 

Last year we recorded an episode called "The Wolf, The Raven, and The Bear: The Many Pathways of Odin." This episode is a follow-up showing how much our lives can change in a year, and what lessons we learn along the way no matter what path you take. 

We bring back on Claire from 60 episodes ago to discuss what it has been like for her to be pagan while growing up in Europe. While sharing our experiences as Americans and what it has been like to practice in the "new world." 

We bring back on Lauren to discuss the ever growing issue of internet Viking Bros, and wanna be shield maidens. We tackle both sides of the issue from the popularity of Viking media, to the importance of respect when getting interested in new topics. 

Today we bring on 30 year Navy Seal Veteran, Jason Gardner, to discuss his career in the military. We also discuss what he has been up to since his retirement, and raising a daughter with the warrior mindset. 

We bring back on James to discuss the new movie, The Northman, and make our cases for why every norse pagan should go and see this movie. This is a spoiler review, and meant to continue on the review already posted to the Wisdom of Odin YouTube. 

We discuss the nature of ragnarok, and what conclusions can be made from the global cultural obsession with the end times. A more light hearted episode than you'd expect as we put on our tin foil hats for some rabbit hole conversations.  Wanna come to a gathering? Check out our community website: https://www.northerntraditions.org

We welcome Caleb back to the podcast after his paternity leave just in time to discuss spring. We crack some good laughs, and talk about how we connect to spring as norse pagans living in this modern world.