Ravencast - The Asatru Podcast

This is the first of 12 (we hope) podcasts dedicated to Yule and the Holiness of those 12 days. This is posted a week early so that everyone can get this present in time. :) If not for the Mother's we would not be here. The Norns three wove the wyrd of the nine worlds. Urd, Virvanda and Skuld, see newborns to their new luck. To our mother Nerthus, to whom we live upon and on, To our mother Frigga, keep our household whole and safe, To our mother Freyja, great Dis and Valiant Van. To our Ancestors, grand mothers and great all. The line of woman go back from Elmbla and forward until Leifthansa. Strength and courage were theirs and may it always be so. For our Desir, we hail you one and all. Proud possessors of the family luck. Bless us in the coming year! Hail the Goddesses! Hail the Ancestors! Hail the Desir!Download Standard Podcasts

Dave and I dust off a recording of Dave's class on Blot practices that he gave at East Coast Thing 2009. The lecture centers around the concepts of working with your environment, general and specific tips on keeping the blot itself focused, and helping facilitate a more spiritual experience for your attendants. We also unveil a special Yule gift to our listeners. But more more on that later in the month. Sites for Lore mentioned: The Lay of Hyndla - http://www.northvegr.org/lore/poetic2/015_01.php Hakon the Good's Saga - http://www.northvegr.org/lore/heim/004_04.php Raven Kindred North Blot Structure - http://www.ravennorth.org/html/blot.htmlDownload Standard Podcasts

This month we continue our focus on kids in Asatru. We were very lucky to speak with Colin ad his father Jon Cyr. Jon Cyr created the Young Vikings Club earlier this year with the goal of giving a Boy Scout like experience to Asatru kids. The feel is similar but with quite a few Asatru friendly twists. Take a listen .... maybe you'll be encouraged to mentor a Young Viking! The Young Vikings Website - http://www.youngvikingsclub.com/Download Standard Podcasts

If the subject of Heathen children holds any interest for you than you are going to want to put an hour aside to Listen to Matt and Rey Leonard as they discuss their journey thus far as heathen parents. Dave and I were blown away by their personable nature and the candor with which they discussed some very personal sentiments. We know you will be too. Here are some links that we feel are of interest to Heathen Parents: Young Vikings Club - http://www.youngvikingsclub.com/ Asatru Crafts for Kids (Yahoo) - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Asatru_Crafts_For_Kids/ Asa-Parents (Yahoo) - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Asa-Parents/ Heathen Parenting (Yahoo) - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HeathenParenting/ Heathen_Parenting (Yahoo) - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Heathen_Parenting/ Download Standard Podcasts

Heilsa All! We are back from the East Coast Thing 2009 and thrilled to present to you one of the many great classes. Tanya Peterson is a member of this year's hosting kindred, Gladsheim. She presented a class on Hospitality, that we thought was excellent and worthy of a listen. She uses the Havamal to break down modern ethics concerning how to be a good guest, a good host as well as appropriate internet and every day hospitality. Many thanks to Tanya for letting us record her class.Download Standard Podcasts

Dave and I Love supporting heathen events so we jumped at the chance to speak to Mark Stinson and Rod Landreth of Jotun's Bane Kindred regarding an event that has been a year in the making, Lighting Across the Plains. We were blown away by the thought and effort that has been put into the event and we know you will be to! It really is all about the community.Download Standard Podcasts

In this episode Sandi offers her thoughts on Hela with the assistance of Joe Mandato and, of course, Dave. Sandi discusses the lore and insights regarding Hela as well as research technique.Download Standard Podcasts

Heilsa All! With the help and assistance of Joe Mandato, we talk about Tyr and Dave's relationship with him. We discuss how Dave became a patron of Tyr, his tips on bettering your relationship to him and a lawyer's jaded view about justice. Next Month: Hela with SandiDownload Standard Podcasts

We were lucky enough to get a chance to speak with Bruner Soderberg about this years Pagan Spirit Gathering. Bruner will be hosting a Sunna Blot this year. Registration is closing fast but we hope that some of you will make it to the event and show your support. We were pleasantly surprised at Pagan Spirit Gathering's willingness to have Asatru events. Pagan Spirit Gathering : http://www.circlesanctuary.org/psg/ Lunacy (the musical group Bruner is a member of) unfortunately does not have a website up and running as yet but we'll keep you posted when we hear more about the CD launch.Download Standard Podcasts

Jay Talkington joins us for this episode of Ravencast. Jay is a member of Medoburg Kindred and Frost Fyre Kindred and a professional brewer. We asked Jay to join us because of his insights regarding Aegir. There is guite a bit in this interview as we cover Aegir's Hall, brewing then and now, as well as Jotuns in general and the place of those who choose to join the Gods community. So have a listen! Remember "Aegir, he's not just your good time god" link list to Lore and brewing info: Orkneyinga Saga Lokesenna Hymiskvitha http://www.gotmead.com/ The Compleat Meadmaker by Ken Schramm Download Standard Podcasts

We're back! We got the chance to speak with Tanya Peterson. Tanya is helping to run Trothmoot 2009 among other various events she is involved in. Feel free to stop by the Trothmoot website for news and updates regarding the event. Tanya also mentions Vanirfest so stop by Eplagarthr Kindred's website and check that out as well! Remember we are always happy to help promote any Asatru event. So drop us a line if you are hosting an event you'd like to share with our audience.Download Standard Podcasts

Many thanks go to Miss *again apologies for the mistaken identity* Molina for providing us with this latest transcript. This time for Episode 3 of Ravencast entitled Magic, Art, and the Asatru mindset. This is meant to be shared so send it around to anyone you think it might benefit. Just make sure it's kept whole and that F.P. Molina and Ravencast are credited. In Frith, Sandi Download Ebook

Hello everyone! In this months Ravencast we interview Joe Mandato. Joe is a long standing member of the Northeast Community in general and of Vingolf Fellowship in particular as well as the moderator for the Northeast Asatru Yahoo Group. I know that Joe's very special connection to Skathi came through vividly in this cast and I'm certain you will as well. Joe mentions a link to a website where you can see some poetry written by him and others to Skathi (http://www.geocities.com/~vingolf/skadave/poetry.html) Oh, and for those who are paying attention - (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068646/)Download Standard Podcasts

We interrupt our Regularly Scheduled Ravencast for an Important Announcement. Rated PG-13 for Strong Moiling and other Yidishisms. You have been warned. Background Music by Panacea, Songs and Dance Music of Europe East and West, Zemer Atik with the permission of Magnatune. Download Standard Podcasts

Heilsa All! This is just a small note about where things are and where they are going. We are over 100,000 listens. Thank you for your interest. We wouldn't be here without you. We just uploaded a transcript yesterday of the 2nd Episode, due to the awesome efforts of F.P. Molina. We are going to have a few more 'casts on individual relationships with the Gods. After that we are pretty much up for anything. Please feel free to chime in as to what we should do for our next series of podcasts. Feel free to comment at the website at ravencast.podbean.com or via email at dscarron at yahoo.com. Wes Thu Hal David CarronDownload Standard Podcasts