Best Rune Rasmussen Podcasts (2024)

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The Almost Heathen Christianity of Grundtvig 17:56

10d ago17:56

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Rune gives an introduction to the Scandinavian folk school model and the Heathen Christian Synchronist who changed the face of Denmark. OUT NOW - Aun_ Cannibal Kings, Cosmic Healing and the Recovery of a Nordic Tradition Pick up your copy at: https://shop.nordicanimism.com/shop/9-books-and-calendars/62-coming-soon-the-aun-book/ https://www.youtube.…

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Esther Perel: couples therapist, rule breaker (encore) 47:25

16d ago47:25

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Hi friends, we’re taking a break from normal recording to bring you a beautiful bridge season. It’s a mix of some of our webinars and live conversations that we've had at the Small Giants Academy. Esther Perel has transformed many of our lives and relationships through her intimate and insightful books and podcast. Her work has changed the way we t…

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Why Are Gods Abusive? 19:25

17d ago19:25

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Rune discusses the uncomfortable portrayal of some of our most beloved deities in mythological and sacred texts. OUT NOW - Aun_ Cannibal Kings, Cosmic Healing and the Recovery of a Nordic Tradition Pick up your copy at: https://shop.nordicanimism.com/shop/9-books-and-calendars/62-coming-soon-the-aun-book/ https://www.youtube.com/@Runehr Join the No…

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#61 A World Made in the Image of the Left Hemisphere - A Discussion of The Master and His Emissary 1:00:50

24d ago1:00:50

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit deathinthegarden.substack.com On this episode of “Death in The Garden,” we discuss the incredibly fascinating, profound, and instructive book, The Master and His Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World by Iain McGilchrist. Following a similar structure to the book…

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Krista Tippett on being people of action (encore) 45:29

30d ago45:29

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Hi friends, we’re taking a break from normal recording to bring you a beautiful bridge season. It’s a mix of some of our webinars and live conversations that we've had at the Small Giants Academy. Our second guest is the incredible Krista Tippett, Founder of the On Being project and host of its tender, wise and ever-evolving body of shows, public e…

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How to do a Nordic Naming Ceremony 24:36

1M ago24:36

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Rune proposes how to engage in a dialogue, of sorts, with various strands of traditional Nordic euro-animisms to create a naming ceremony. Rune's new book AUN, Cannibal Kings, Cosmic Healing and the Recovery of a Nordic Tradition is out now!!! The book introduces the dialogues and realizations that have materialized through 2022 and 2023 concerning…

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Runes In Modernity 45:52

1M ago45:52

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Rune collaborates with Dr. Justine Sledge of the Youtube channel Esoterica to discuss the history of Runes in academia, their impact on 'New Age', the 'Fourth Wave', and their intersection with esoteric practises, including Aldaruna. Rune's new book AUN, Cannibal Kings, Cosmic Healing and the Recovery of a Nordic Tradition is out now!!! The book in…

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Pádraig Ó Tuama on the different shapes of language (encore) 44:27

1M ago44:27

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Hi friends, we’re taking a break from normal recording to bring you a beautiful bridge season. It’s a mix of some of our webinars and live conversations that we've had at the Small Giants Academy. Our first guest, Pádraig Ó Tuama, is a poet and theologian, whose work centers around the themes of language, power conflict and religion. It’s a fantast…

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#60 Who Were the Luddites, and What Can We Learn from Them in the Age of A.I.? 45:09

2M ago45:09

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit deathinthegarden.substack.com On this episode of “Death in The Garden,” we discuss what we can learn from the Luddites and how the true meaning of what they stood for can be instructive for how we deal with the rise of A.I. and in our time. In addition to discussing the Luddites, we disc…

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Policing Dissent from Whiteness in Pagan Studies 33:39

2M ago33:39

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Rune shares a paper he wrote for Harvard Divinity School in response to (in very broad terms) the recent stereotype of the 'Q-Anon Shaman', and the motifs of colonial othering that this image both summons these stereotypes and, in a classic ideological turn, serves to silence the animist perspective. Rune's new book AUN, Cannibal Kings, Cosmic Heal…

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Jacqueline Novogratz on how we use the tools of capitalism 39:48

2M ago39:48

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In this episode we have Jacqueline Novogratz , entrepreneur, author and trailblazer who is the founder and CEO of Acumen, a nonprofit global venture capital fund whose goal is to use entrepreneurial approaches to address global poverty. Jacqueline shares her transformative journey from the world of banking to the forefront of reimagining finance's …

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Rasmus Nørgaard on building a sustainable future 27:09

2M ago27:09

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In today's episode, Rasmus Nørgaard shares his unique perspective on the connection between property development and systems thinking. You might wonder how these two converge, but as Rasmus’ journey unfolds, it becomes evident that the built environment plays a pivotal role in the larger systems we navigate. What sets Rasmus apart is not just his h…

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Animists Who Destroy Nature 10:33

2M ago10:33

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Rune answers skepticism towards the proposal that animistic ways of life offer new ways of negotiating tensions between environmental and humanist concerns. OUT NOW - Aun_ Cannibal Kings, Cosmic Healing and the Recovery of a Nordic Tradition Pick up your copy at: https://shop.nordicanimism.com/shop/9-books-and-calendars/62-coming-soon-the-aun-book/…

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Finding A Tribe 9:42

3M ago9:42

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Rune discusses the current day saying 'finding my tribe', and modern concepts of tribe vs tribalism. https://www.youtube.com/@Runehr Join the Nordic Animism patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nordicanimism Check out this beautiful t-shirt design by Ludvig Levin: https://shop.nordicanimism.com/shop/11-t-shirts--sweatshirts/53-aun-tshirt/ Follow Nordic…

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!! 1:33

3M ago1:33

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OUT NOW - Aun_ Cannibal Kings, Cosmic Healing and the Recovery of a Nordic Tradition Pick up your copy at: https://shop.nordicanimism.com/shop/9-books-and-calendars/62-coming-soon-the-aun-book/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Riane Eisler on how we evolve the economy 50:41

3M ago50:41

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Join me in this eye-opening conversation with Dr. Riane Eisler, a distinguished social systems scientist and cultural historian. Riane’s personal journey– fleeing the Nazi regime as a child– deeply informs her dedication to understanding and addressing the roots of violence and oppression in human societies. Together, we explore Riane’s groundbreak…

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Interview with Dr. David Abram 1:37:19

3M ago1:37:19

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Rune talks with cultural ecologist Dr. David Abram about the ways in which ways of speaking may enhance our spontaneous impulse for reciprocity -- the bed rock for the animist way of life. https://www.youtube.com/@Runehr Join the Nordic Animism patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nordicanimism Check out this beautiful t-shirt design by Ludvig Levin: h…

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What Is Viking Washing? 11:24

3M ago11:24

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Rune discusses 'Viking Washing'. The 'viking age' was a comparatively brief period of time in the history of pre-Christian Scandinavia. Given this, why is everything related to Northern European history somehow always cast in terms of the Vikings? https://www.youtube.com/@Runehr Join the Nordic Animism patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nordicanimism…

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Rune Rasmussen on the power of mythology 28:27

3M ago28:27

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In this episode, I speak with historian of religion Rune Rasmussen and we delve into the fascinating realm of Nordic animism and shamanism. We discuss the power of lore, the profound lessons embedded in mythology and how these stories can help us understand humanity. Rune’s insights shed light on why embracing animistic worldviews can offer profoun…

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Viking Washing VS Nordic Animism 14:23

3M ago14:23

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Rune talks extemporaneously on the ways in which the movement of revivifying Nordic Animism face the risk of being hijacked and hacked in disingenuous ways. 'Climate Grief'? 'Regenerative Leadership'? Do these concepts and practises help or hinder? https://www.youtube.com/@Runehr Join the Nordic Animism patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nordicanimis…

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Storks 19:25

4M ago19:25

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Storks are common symbols of spring, fertility, and good things to come. But the stork holds so much more meaning for southern Scandinavia... omens good and bad, interspecies transformation, and transporting souls is just the beginning of what these sacred birds mean to a Danish landscape. https://www.youtube.com/@Runehr Join the Nordic Animism pat…

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Janine Benyus on nature’s designs 56:01

4M ago56:01

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Join me as we dive into the transformative world of biomimicry with renowned biologist and author, Janine Benyus. Drawing inspiration from nature's 3.8 billion years of evolution, biomimicry offers a profound new perspective on innovation, and Janine's groundbreaking work weaves solutions found in the natural world with human creativity, challengin…

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#59 Premium: Circumambulating Our Civilizational Monolith with Alex Leff (Human Nature Odyssey) 13:52

4M ago13:52

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit deathinthegarden.substack.com On this episode of “Death in The Garden” we are sharing our conversation with Alex Leff, which was co-released for his podcast subscribers. Alex Leff is the creator and visionary behind Human Nature Odyssey, which is a cinematic audio journey through the fan…

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Episode 14 - Being Salmon, Being Human 1:44:46

4M ago1:44:46

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A great dialogue with Martin Lee Mueller on how to be a good relative. How to work towards being more fully human through our relationship with the broader, wilder world we belong to. How do we apprentice ourselves to place and to other beings?

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The Indigenous Call 15:04

4M ago15:04

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Rune discusses how colonisation abstracts both indigenous (those minority cultures who are under continued attack by coloniser culture) and majority populations from indigenous knowledge forms, and what we can do to ameliorate this legacy. https://www.youtube.com/@Runehr Join the Nordic Animism patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nordicanimism Check o…

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#58 The Tales that Really Matter - a Reading by Maren 59:47

4M ago59:47

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On this episode of “Death in The Garden,” Maren is reading her recent piece, The Tales that Really Matter - Part I. In this audio essay, you’ll hear tracks and clips from The Lord of the Rings films by Peter Jackson, and music composed by Howard Shore. Additionally, you’ll hear original synth soundscapes inspired by Howard Shore’s compositions, fro…

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Arielle Gamble on climate justice and finding joy 30:03

4M ago30:03

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Join us for this thought-provoking episode with Arielle Gamble, CEO of Groundswell, where she reflects on her transformative journey from art and human rights advocacy to leading a climate action platform. Arielle talks about her recent TED talk on legacies, navigating the intricate web of climate change, and her artistic approach to sense-making. …

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Indigenous Memory 53:34

4M ago53:34

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Rune talks with Dr. Lynne Kelly. Dr. Kelly is an Adjunct Research Fellow at LaTrobe University, Australia. Her ongoing field of research is the memory methods used by those who depended on their memories for everything they knew: oral cultures including Australian Aboriginal, Native American, Pacific and African societies. This interview is a must …

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Isabella Tree on transformation and rewilding 58:44

5M ago58:44

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Join me as we delve into a transformative conversation with Isabella Tree, renowned author and rewilding innovator. Isabella shares her profound journey from inheriting a struggling farm in Sussex to pioneering a rewilding project that has sparked global attention.From the liberating decision to cease conventional farming practices to the introduct…

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Can Monarchy Be Animist? 21:06

5M ago21:06

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In the light of the recent abdication in Denmark's Queen Margrethe II, Rune addresses the question 'can Monarchy be animist'? https://www.youtube.com/@Runehr Join the Nordic Animism patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nordicanimism Check out this beautiful t-shirt design by Ludvig Levin: https://shop.nordicanimism.com/shop/11-t-shirts--sweatshirts/53-…

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Should 'White People' Reject Or Assume Whiteness? 7:25

5M ago7:25

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Baldwin suggested people should reject their 'whiteness'. The foundations of the concept of 'race' urges 'white people' to assume their 'whiteness'. Rune addresses this question, drawing on the concept of 'right story' to find a way though the mire. https://www.youtube.com/@Runehr Join the Nordic Animism patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nordicanimi…

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Anna Funder on erasure and the patriarchy 52:40

5M ago52:40

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We’re back with another amazing episode! Our guest this week is Anna Funder, an incredible Australian writer whose books Stasiland and All That I Am are prize winning international best sellers. Her most recent work, Wifedom, is an exploration of Eileen O'Shaughnessy, George Orwell's first wife who was almost successfully erased from history - unti…

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Decolonial Metal 54:07

5M ago54:07

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Rune interviews Mark Andrew LeVine. Dr LeVine is a professor of history with the University of California, Irvine. Find more of Dr LeVine's work at https://kakuma-sound.org/ Dr LeVine mentions the debt Blues owes to Muslim musical traditions, and discusses this more in his book: Heavy Metal Islam: Rock, Resistance, and the Struggle for the Soul of …

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