Old Gods and New Pagans

About Old Gods and New Pagans

The Pagan Temple Podcast is a welcoming space for new and curious pagans, heathens, and animists to explore the basics of paganism. Rooted in an Animist perspective, this podcast takes an inclusive approach, covering topics relevant to a variety of pagan paths. Each episode breaks down complex ideas into simple, easy-to-understand language, with guest discussions, stories, and insights. Whether you're just starting your pagan journey or looking to learn more, join us as we dive into the wisdom of the old gods and the practices of modern pagans.

Publisher

Matt Holloway

Category

education · religion & spirituality · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Mar 2024

Latest episode

4 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

22 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Apr 2026

   Norse Spirituality, Community, and Confronting Racism with Einar Blackthorn

   Text me your Questions! We welcome Einar Blackthorn, founder of The Common Hearth Community, to discuss his path into Norse Paganism and what healthy modern practice and community can look like. Einar shares early negative experiences with religion, a life-changing encounter he later connected to Odin, and how that led him to study the Eddas and reassess spirituality with patience and humility. We address drama and ego in online pagan spaces, influencer culture, and the need to priorit...

2. 

   21 Mar 2026

   Norse Paganism for Beginners: The Complete Starting Guide

   Text me your Questions! A complete beginner's guide to Norse paganism. This episode covers the history, primary sources, the Nine Worlds, an overview of the major gods, key concepts like wyrd and blot and seidr, what modern Heathenry actually looks like, and an honest conversation about racism in Norse pagan spaces. Support the show Website Facebook Instagram Youtube Books

3. 

   17 Mar 2026

   Starting From Zero: Building a Spiritual Practice Through Animism, Meditation, and Nature Connection

   Text me your Questions! A lot of people find paganism and feel stuck before they even start. They think they need to pick a tradition, choose a pantheon, or have their practice perfectly figured out before they can do anything. That's not true. In this episode, we're starting from zero together. We explore three foundational building blocks that any seeker can use, no matter where they are on their path: animism, meditation, and nature connection. These aren't tradition-specific practic...

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Apple Podcasts (US)

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