The Pagan Temple Podcast
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.
The Pagan Temple Podcast
Norse Spirituality, Community, and Confronting Racism with Einar Blackthorn
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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 prioritize real spirituality and offline connection. The conversation also covers racism and white supremacy in modern heathenry, the history of racist organizations, education about harmful authors, and how hospitality and discernment apply when people seek to leave hate groups.
Einar explains The Common Hearth’s universalist values, green/red flags for communities, and recommended beginner reading.
Einar Blackthorn - https://www.tiktok.com/@einarblackthorn
The Common Hearth - https://www.tiktok.com/@the.common.hearth
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Njal's Saga - https://amzn.to/4sVnesv
The Pagan Temple Community - https://thepagantemple.com/join/
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