Are the Norse Gods real beings? Archetypes of the human mind? Forces of nature? Or all of the above?In this episode of the Northwoods Kindred Podcast, we explore one of the most debated questions in modern Heathenry. We break down what it means to experience Odin, Thor, and Freyja as independent beings, psychological archetypes, or living forces moving through the world.This conversation isn’t academic. It’s personal. It’s practical. And it may challenge how you see the Gods.Let us know in the comments — how do YOU experience the divine?Follow Northwoods Kindred & Asatru Global Linktree: https://linktr.ee/northwoodskindredNorthwoods Kindred Discord: https://discord.gg/umeumVKyuBAsatru Global Community Needs Survey: https://forms.gle/eVMyqd1t54p1Y7w77Music: "The Northwoods Kindred" by Gardvord Music, Fetsung, Norway. 🇧🇻https://linktr.ee/gardvord#Asatru

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On this episode of the Northwoods Kindred Podcast, we talk about a foundational truth of Norse Paganism: Heathenry is communal.Historically, Asatru and Heathen practice were rooted in clan, tribe, and community. The Norse worldview was built on kinship, shared honor, mutual obligation, and community life — not modern lone wolf individualism.We explore how Viking Age society functioned, why worship was communal, and how concepts like frith, reputation, and reciprocity depend on relationship. This episode challenges the modern myth of the solitary Heathen and calls us back to building real, living community.Heathenry was never meant to be practiced alone.Follow Northwoods Kindred & Asatru Global Linktree: https://linktr.ee/northwoodskindredNorthwoods Kindred Discord: https://discord.gg/umeumVKyuBAsatru Global Community Needs Survey: https://forms.gle/eVMyqd1t54p1Y7w77Music: "The Northwoods Kindred" by Gardvord Music, Fetsung, Norway. 🇧🇻https://linktr.ee/gardvord#Asatru#Heathenry

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On this episode of the Northwoods Kindred Podcast, Gothi Bodvarr and Gydia Skogul sit down to talk about the heart of Norse culture—the sagas.We explore what the sagas really are: part history, part story, and part sacred narrative. These are not just old Viking tales. They are records of values, memory, reputation, and worldview that shaped Heathen life for generations.This conversation looks at how the sagas were preserved, why they matter to modern Asatru and Heathen practice, and how to read them as more than entertainment. We discuss oral tradition, cultural memory, and the way sacred meaning lives inside family stories and community history.If you are studying Norse Paganism, learning the lore, or trying to deepen your connection to the old ways, this episode offers practical, grounded insight into why the sagas remain essential today.Topics include: Norse sagas, Heathen worldview, Icelandic literature, Viking Age history, oral tradition, sacred narrative, Asatru practice, and living paganism.Follow Northwoods Kindred & Asatru Global Linktree: https://linktr.ee/northwoodskindredNorthwoods Kindred Discord: https://discord.gg/umeumVKyuBAsatru Global Community Needs Survey: https://forms.gle/eVMyqd1t54p1Y7w77Music: "The Northwoods Kindred" by Gardvord Music, Fetsung, Norway. 🇧🇻https://linktr.ee/gardvord#Asatru

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In this episode, Gothi Bodvarr and Gydia Skogul discuss Norse Paganism through the Christian lens on the Northwoods Kindred Podcast. We explore how the Poetic Edda, Prose Edda, and Icelandic sagas were written down by Christian scribes, and what that means for modern Asatru and Heathen practice.This conversation focuses on learning to read Norse mythology with context, recognizing Christian influence in the lore, and building strong foundations for modern Heathen spirituality.Perfect for listeners interested in Norse Paganism, Asatru, Heathen studies, Viking Age history, and the living tradition of the old ways.Follow Northwoods Kindred & Asatru Global Linktree: https://linktr.ee/northwoodskindredNorthwoods Kindred Discord: https://discord.gg/umeumVKyuBAsatru Global Community Needs Survey: https://forms.gle/eVMyqd1t54p1Y7w77Music: "The Northwoods Kindred" by Gardvord Music, Fetsung, Norway. 🇧🇻https://linktr.ee/gardvord#Asatru

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In this episode, Gothi Bodvarr and Gydia Skogul talk plainly about why we keep politics out of Asatru.

This isn’t about avoiding responsibility or ignoring the world around us. It’s about protecting the sacred from being turned into a tool for power, ideology, or outrage. We’ve seen what happens when religion gets pulled into politics — people harden, communities fracture, and faith stops forming character.

Asatru, for us, is about restraint, obligation, and lived responsibility. Not sides. Not slogans. Not performance.

This conversation is about boundaries, discipline, and choosing depth over noise.

If this resonates, we invite you to listen with an open mind — and to reflect on what your faith is actually shaping in you.

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Explore the Arch Heathen worldview with Gothi Bodvarr & Gydia Skogul. We dive into Norse paganism, Ásatrú, and Heathen philosophy, uncovering the wisdom of the gods, ancestral guidance, and the principles that shape modern Heathen living.Learn how to live with courage, honor, and kinship, understand the gods and spirits, and bring ancient Norse practices into your daily life. Perfect for those curious about Heathenry, Norse mythology, and spiritual sovereignty.Subscribe for weekly episodes and join a community dedicated to living the Arch Heathen way.Follow Northwoods Kindred & Asatru Global Linktree: https://linktr.ee/northwoodskindredNorthwoods Kindred Discord: https://discord.gg/umeumVKyuBAsatru Global Community Needs Survey: https://forms.gle/eVMyqd1t54p1Y7w77Music: "The Northwoods Kindred" by Gardvord Music, Fetsung, Norway. 🇧🇻https://linktr.ee/gardvord#Asatru#Heathenry #NorthwoodsKindred #PaganPodcast #NorsePagan

In this episode of the Northwoods Kindred Podcast, Gothi Bodvarr & Gydia Skogul talk about what Asatru is, where it comes from, and how it is practiced today. They discuss common misunderstandings, modern expressions of the faith, and why Asatru is more than symbols, aesthetics, or internet trends.This conversation is intended for those who are new to Asatru as well as those who are seeking a clearer, grounded understanding of Heathen practice and community in the modern world.This episode offers context, perspective, and clarity for anyone curious about Asatru and contemporary Heathenry.Follow Northwoods Kindred & Asatru Global Linktree: https://linktr.ee/northwoodskindredNorthwoods Kindred Discord: https://discord.gg/umeumVKyuBAsatru Global Community Needs Survey: https://forms.gle/eVMyqd1t54p1Y7w77Music: "The Northwoods Kindred" by Gardvord Music, Fetsung, Norway. 🇧🇻https://linktr.ee/gardvord#Asatru #Heathenry #NorthwoodsKindred #PaganPodcast #NorsePagan

What does it actually mean to join Northwoods Kindred—and why did we create Asatru Global as a nonprofit 501(c)(3)?In this episode, we answer questions we receive constantly from people seeking real Asatru community, accountability, and spiritual grounding. We break down how Northwoods Kindred functions as a living kindred, what membership looks like, and how kinship, responsibility, and shared values shape our path. We also explain why Asatru Global exists, how it supports education, outreach, and accessibility within modern Heathenry, and why a nonprofit structure matters in today’s spiritual landscape.

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