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Discussions about spirituality, mythology, animism, and culture around a virtual sacred fire. Hosted by Caitlin Stormbreaker, Sarenth Odinsson and Jim TwoSnakes
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AGF 108 - Lauren Crow, the Steer of the Troth
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Warning: we cover a few heavy topics this episode Lauren Crow is the President and CEO (Steer) of The Troth, the oldest, largest and only woman-lead international organization for inclusive Heathenry, and Gythia of the Black Beard Kindred of Central Arkansas. In addition, she is a jewelry and sculpture artist who sells her wares via her site Cat an…
You hear a lot about authenticity especially in Spiritual spaces. Your hosts Caitlin, Sarenth and Jim try to dive into the term, and understand what it means for them, and maybe for you! – Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/around-grandfather-fire/message Suggest a topic or a guest: https://forms.gle/dYrQUpyE7VPDGnUP8 Our Patreon https://ww…
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AGF 106 - Healing Cultural Narcissism
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We welcome Jeanine Canty Ph.D. author of Returning the Self to Nature: Undoing Our Collective Narcissism and Healing Our Planet. Our conversation covers the ecopsychology, the multicultural self, cultural trauma, I Am Us, living your questions, can narcissism be positive, apologizing to your ego, getting to know nature, the primal matrix and so muc…
Your hosts get caught up after the Yule break! – Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/around-grandfather-fire/message Suggest a topic or a guest: https://forms.gle/dYrQUpyE7VPDGnUP8 Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/aroundgrandfatherfire Our Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/agfpodcast -- Copyright 2022 -- Tinder Tony, Heidi, Cla…
Your hosts, Maleck, Zephyr and Kim interview some guests about their backgrounds in Paganism, Heathenry and the occult! -- Copyright 2022 -- Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/aroundgrandfatherfire Our Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/agfpodcast *Annual Member Tinder Tony, Heidi, Claire, Hanna, Kristine, Laura Loki, Imtir, Casper K.*, …
We are joined by one of our amazing Discord Mods, Jason Davis aka Falcor to learn about his path, Deities on jet skis, the power of a penny, pineapple on pizza, and his passion for Luck Magic! -- Copyright 2022 -- Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/aroundgrandfatherfire Our Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/agfpodcast *Annual Member Tin…
So much of Heathenry seems focused on Germanic society, what if there was a form of Heathenry that had a broader European outlook? It was a fitting night as snow raged in North America for us to be joined by our guest Snow to talk about Gothic Heathens. https://linktr.ee/Snaiwagaz -- Copyright 2022 -- Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/aroundgrand…
A TikTok friend of Jim’s and Jewish occultist Richard Kamerman joins us to chat about the Kabbalah, reincarnation, cooking, and more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPGchXr7dPQ Richard is drunk_on_decay on TikTok, and @rfkorp on Twitter and Insta -- Copyright 2022 -- Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/aroundgrandfatherfire Our Buy Me A Coffee htt…
Phyllis Curott joins us for this very special episode which became a Rock The Vote episode as well! Buy her new book at https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60256642-spells-for-living-well. Her website: https://www.phylliscurott.com/ BONUS! Phyllis has provided us with a link where you can get a free step-by-step spellcasting pdf. https://www.phylli…
We get are joined by the amazing Risa from the Missing Witches podcast and we talk about feminism in witchcraft, changing the world, animal kinship meditations and the power of keeping your practice private. – Win a reading from Phyllis Curot! https://forms.gle/q8LsV25uUoKCsVfN8 -- Copyright 2022 -- Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/aroundgrandfa…
We get the opportunity to interview Dr. David Wallace of the University of Pittsburgh “My original training was in theoretical physics: I took a Physics PhD (also at Oxford) before my interests took me towards more conceptual and foundational questions in physics, and from there into philosophy. My research interests are mostly in the philosophy of…
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AGF 97 - What’s Jung Got To Do With It?
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We are joined by Dr. Kenneth James of the C G Jung Institute of Chicago to talk about Jungian thought and how it influences and is influenced by Spirituality and modern psychology. And we cover individuation, shadow work, the Kabbala and being the facilitator of your own life along the way! https://jungchicago.org/blog/speaker/james-ken/ – Crossing…
We are joined by Ptahmassu Nofra-Uaa to talk about consecrated vs. awakened icons, Kemetic practice, the Gods changing their minds and more! Official Website: https://www.iconsofkmt.com/ Official Blog: https://www.scribe.iconsofkmt.com/ Official Store: https://ptahmassu-nofrauaa.pixels.com/ To order your copy of Sacred Verses from Lulu or Amazon --…
Your hosts tackle some listener questions including pagan parenting tips, low spoon practice ideas and more! -- Copyright 2022 -- Our patreon is at https://www.patreon.com/aroundgrandfatherfire Thank you to our Patrons! *Annual Member Tinder Tony, Gina*, Cabra, Heidi, Claire, Hanna, Kristine, Laura Loki, Imtir, Casper K.*, Blkcat88, Candy M., Craig…
We are joined by Ryan Smith the author of The Way of Fire and Ice: The Living Tradition of Norse Paganism and host of The Wayward Wanderer podcast. We have a great conversation about issues like white nationalism, prejudice, the tribes of the Gods and more! https://www.onblackwings.com/ https://soundcloud.com/wayward_wanderer https://twitter.com/wa…
Caitlin, Sarenth and Jim interview the amazing Dr.Chandler Puritty, and we talk about the intersectionality of ecology and spirituality! Chandler Puritty is a graduate of Howard University in Washington DC where she majored in biology. She then went on to complete her doctorate in Biology at UC San Diego. She studied how our ever changing climate a…
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AGF 92 - Questions, Answers & Rants
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Caitlin, Sarenth and Jim answer questions from our amazing Discord! -- Copyright 2022 -- Our patreon is at https://www.patreon.com/aroundgrandfatherfire Thank you to our Patrons! *Annual Member Tinder Tony, Gina*, Cabra, Heidi, Claire, Hanna, Kristine, Laura Loki, Imtir, Casper K.*, Blkcat88, Candy M. Spark M Anon, Indi Latrani, Katie, Dashifen*, S…
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AGF 91 - Reclaiming, Thelema, Folk Christianity and Cabra
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The amazing and talented Cabra joins Jim and Sarenth for a deep dive into several topics, including philosophy, astrology, Mother Mary and more. https://steelcitywitch.com/ https://spiralheart.org/ http://www.babalonrising.com/ -- Please help Nicole (friend of the show and guest from Episode 43) who is dealing with a car accident that help reveal a…
AGF 90 - Soul Is A Verb Daniel Moler joins us to talk about his book The Shamanic Soul: A Guidebook for Self-Exploration, Healing, and Mysticism.This beginner-friendly book is a one-stop training course in the shamanic arts. Daniel Moler teaches you shamanism through non-appropriative methods, including healing exercises, spell work, divination tec…
Rune Hjárnø Rasmussen and Jósúa Hróðgeir Rood join us to talk about their project to revive the Year of Aun in 2023, a once every eight years cycle of extra renewal and celebration that was once a legal requirement of ancient Norse practice! It has a mythic story of good vs. bad action, and a connection to the astronomical cycle! And since it is a …
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AGF 88 - Kundalini Yoga Demystified
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Erin Elizabeth Downing joins us to talk about her book Kundalini Yoga Demystified, and we also talk about what Kundalini is, yoga lineages, how yoga is NOT just poses, and the problems within the yoga community. Available everywhere Kundalini Yoga Demystified www.erinelizabethdowning.com -- Copyright 2022 -- Our patreon is at https://www.patreon.co…
Jim and Sarenth interview Awyn Dawn about her new book Paganism for Prisoners. While incarcerated for her struggles with drug addiction, Awyn Dawn began to actively look for her spiritual side―and she found it in Paganism. By developing a profound relationship with the gods, Awyn gained greater clarity and a deep sense of peace. You can too with he…
Tere Parsley Starnes of www.starsdanceastrology.com is a hedge witch, and queer astrologer who is also part of a team of witches running an online astrology-focused mystery school. Starsdance Mystery School www.starsdancemysteryschool.com is creating an online community on their Discord server where they talk astrology, magic, politics and how to b…
Lea Svendsen joins us to talk about the much misunderstood Loki, as well as being raised as an unchurched Heathen, PTSD, and the loyalty of Sigyn. Loki is more than you think, being a loving husband and devoted parent, as well as the God of Accountability. Lea’s book Loki and Sigyn; Lessons on Chaos, Laughter, & Loyalty from the Norse Gods is avail…
Diana Rajchel joins us to talk about her book Hex Twisting: Counter Magick Spells for the Irritated Witch and we talk about what is a jinx, what is a hex and what is a curse, how to diagnose them, family curses and most importantly how to defend yourself! https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56913481-hex-twisting -- Copyright 2022 -- Our patreon is …
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AGF 83 - Measure That Sh*t With Your Heart
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Jim, Caitlin and Sarenth get caught up, and have a long talk about finding yourself and finding balance as a Spirit Worker in this, the beginning of Season 4! -- Copyright 2022 -- Our patreon is at https://www.patreon.com/aroundgrandfatherfire Thank you to our Patrons! *Annual Member Tinder Tony, Gina*, Cabra, Heidi, Claire, Hanna, Kristine, Laura …
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AGF 82 - End of Season 3 Divination Special
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Jack Mercer joins us to hang out for a bit and to do some divination for our listeners. These are good deep readings with us all working together, so you might not ever hear a reading like it! Plus important insights into ancestor work, consistency in your practice, stability, and Jim’s “drop down menu” approach to life. https://www.facebook.com/re…
It's not formal, it's not structured, it's not an episode! It's a side chat. A Fire-Side Chat. Join one, two or maybe all three hosts as we talk about...whatever! https://forms.gle/6Xt5ysUHjGzTSRke6 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/around-grandfather-fire/message
It's not formal, it's not structured, it's not an episode! It's a side chat. A Fire-Side Chat. Join one, two or maybe all three hosts as we talk about...whatever! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/around-grandfather-fire/message
Elke Scholz, The Anxiety Warrior joins us to talk about listening to anxiety, coping with it, and maybe more importantly that you are not alone in facing anxiety. We chat about how anxiety compounds, the factor of overstimulation, and how to get past anxiety you must sometimes pass through annoyance. https://anxietywarrior.ca/ -- Copyright 2021 -- …
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AGF 80 - Gaia Awakens: A Climate Crisis Anthology
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Caitlin, Sarenth and Jim go from 8 to 80 as they are joined by Nicholas Haney, who last was on the show all the way back in Episode 8! We talk about animism, the 7 Fires Prophecy, food rights and a whole host of topics and of course talk about Nicholas’ story in the upcoming anthology Gaia Awakens: A Climate Crisis Anthology Embark on a journey acr…
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AGF 79 - Hungry Ghosts and Magical Names
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Caitlin, Sarenth and Jim answer Patreon and Discord questions about magical names, dealing with hungry ghosts, overcoming a fear of mistakes and more! -- Copyright 2021 -- Our patreon is at https://www.patreon.com/aroundgrandfatherfire Thank you to our Patrons! *Annual Member Tinder Zerf Zul'Zorander*, Tony, Gina*, Cabra, Heidi, Claire, Hanna, Kris…
Chelydoreus, the Greek Witch joins us to talk about Hellenic polytheism, reconstruction vs revivalism, what is a mystery school, creating a new mystery tradition and more! https://twitter.com/chelydoreus https://www.patreon.com/chelydoreus https://greekwitch.com/ “Polytheisms Today and Tomorrow” October 28-29, 2021 https://indica.org.in/polytheism-…
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AGF 77 - Trans-Cultural Shamanism with Dr. Angela Puca
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The Amazing Dr. Angela Puca joins us to talk about academia and spirituality, trans-cultural shamanism, folk traditions and more! Her amazing YouTube channel provides academic research into magic, witchcraft and shamanism. She is a University Lecturer and PhD in Anthropology of Religion. Angela's Symposium Youtube Angela's Symposium Patreon Faceboo…
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AGF 76 - MackinawOde (Heart of the Turtle)
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Nathan Wright of MackinawOde (Heart of the Turtle) joins us to talk about Line 5 & 3, clean water, Water is Life, treaty rights, Indigenous culture, colonialism, listening to Elders, Europeans living on the land in a good way and more! https://www.facebook.com/groups/mackinawode https://mackinawode.com https://herballodge.com -- Copyright 2021 -- O…
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AGF 75 - Without The Woo You Got Nothing
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Dr. Edward Butler joins us to talk about the importance of philosophy in polytheism AND the importance of polytheism in philosophy. As well as continuous vs. revised polytheist traditions, the one truth and more! https://henadology.wordpress.com/ https://www.facebook.com/CGPIT.IA https://www.instagram.com/polytheist_center/ https://newschool.academ…
How can we describe an episode where we cover everything from Johnny Appleseed to a Haunted Universe with guest Gaius Sorcery? You are going to have to hear it for yourself! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjHC9ojih6fPLr7yPKAAdWw -- Copyright 2021 -- Our patreon is at https://www.patreon.com/aroundgrandfatherfire Thank you to our Patrons! *Annual …
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AGF 73 - Circles of Concentration in Ritual
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Rev. Kirk Thomas, Archdruid Emeritus of Ar nDraiocht Fein joins us to talk about theater in ritual, Druid prison ministries, reciprocity, sacrifice and more! https://www.tlabbey.com/ Trout Lake Abbey http://druidkirk.org https://www.adf.org/article-categories/rituals-and-practice/concentration-ritual https://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Gifts-Reciprocity-…
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AGF 72 - Silly Prayers & Divination
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Jim, Caitlin & Sarenth open the show with some silly prayers from our Discord, get caught up with each other, then do some divination to listener questions in this special Not So PaganFest Show -- Copyright 2021 -- Our patreon is at https://www.patreon.com/aroundgrandfatherfire Thank you to our Patrons! *Annual Member Tinder tmf*, Zerf Zul'Zorander…
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AGF 71 - How Witchcraft Saved My Life
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Jim interviews Vincent Higginbotham about his book How Witchcraft Saved My Life: Practical Advice for Transformative Magick. This guidebook is written for anyone coping with the legacy of abuse, neglect, poverty, loneliness, prejudice, or addiction. https://www.instagram.com/vincent_higginbotham/ https://www.amazon.com/How-Witchcraft-Saved-Life-Tra…
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AGF 70 - Yes, You CAN work with Medusa
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We are joined by Serph Gorgon Savant to talk about Medusa, Dionysus, Deity Work, Scott Cunningham, WitchTok and more! https://www.instagram.com/serphgorgonsavant https://www.tiktok.com/@serphgorgonsavant https://discord.com/invite/DKh93HQNMP -- Copyright 2021 -- Our patreon is at https://www.patreon.com/aroundgrandfatherfire Thank you to our Patron…
"Let go of your everyday glasses" is the advice of Maria Lisette Jacobsen who joins us to talk about Nordic shamanism, journey work, medicine walks, and more~! https://www.hyldemorshave.dk/ https://www.instagram.com/maria_hyldemors_have/ -- Copyright 2021 -- Our patreon is at https://www.patreon.com/aroundgrandfatherfire Thank you to our Patrons! *…
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AGF 68 - Don't Believe Everything You Think
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We are joined by Andrieh Vitimus to talk about chaos magic, fighting angels, and the Truth https://www.facebook.com/wujixuan https://www.facebook.com/torontooccult/ -- Copyright 2021 -- Our patreon is at https://www.patreon.com/aroundgrandfatherfire Thank you to our Patrons! *Annual Member Tinder Cabra, Heidi, Claire S., Hanna W., Kristine, AkaNeko…
We are joined by film and television actor Rachel True to talk about acting, artistry, a lot of tarot talk including her new True Heart Intuitive Tarot and some unexpected relationship conversation! -- Shop http://www.banaslabs.etsy.com/ and use the code AGF10 for 10% off at checkout (limited time only) -- Copyright 2021 -- Our patreon is at https:…
Rune Hjarnø Rasmussen joins us to talk about Nordic Animism, responsibility not guilt, resisting modernity, the Raven flag and the Raven Totem. https://nordicanimism.com/ https://www.facebook.com/norseanimism/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkP7Gfs5rNgBu8zPyM7MbHQ The awesome flag shown here is available for sale at https://shop.nordicanimism.com…
We are joined by the GaulCast to talk about Gaulish and continental Celtic polytheism! https://gaulcast.podbean.com/ https://www.instagram.com/gaulcast/ https://discord.gg/eCAPm7bKu7 -- Shop http://www.banaslabs.etsy.com/ and use the code AGF10 for 10% off at checkout (limited time only) Copyright 2021 -- Our patreon is at https://www.patreon.com/a…
Caitlin, Jim and Sarenth are joined by Jack Mercer of the Wider Circles podcast, to talk about bone reading, and what it's like to cope when your Spirituality undergoes radical change. https://www.facebook.com/WiderCirclesPodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/revjrm email: revjmercer@gmail.com Opening poem: Goddess of the Wilderness by Finn Odinsson Sh…
Caitlin, Jim and Sarenth are joined by Jean Cavanaugh of Crossing Hedgerows Sanctuary to talk about the sanctuary, permaculture, and spirituality. Then we answer a question from our Discord on trance states. https://www.patreon.com/crossinghedgerowssanctuary https://crossinghedgerows.com/ https://www.facebook.com/crossinghedgerowssanctuary Copyrigh…
Caitlin, Jim and Sarenth chat and get caught up talking about the rough beginning to the year and movies, books & media, then dive into listener questions about UPG, leaving Christianity, charging for your services, and keeping your practice fresh and exciting. Copyright 2021 -- Our patreon is at https://www.patreon.com/aroundgrandfatherfire Thank …
