Around Grandfather Fire - Episode 25Copyright 2019--Sarenth, Jim and Caitlin welcome Phyllis Curott and we talk about shamanism, paganism, Wicca, tribalism, Right Relationship, Unnaming and Awakening the Witch Withinwww.phylliscurott.com

AGF 126 -Skin-Deep: An Interview with Morpheus Ravenna

9 days ago 1h 58m

This episode we sit down to talk with Morpheus Ravenna about sorcery, tattoos, initiation through transformation, guidance through hardships, and living relationship with spirits.With before and after banter for levels Spark and above.--Wher

AGF 125 -Do Ghosts Experience Cringe?

23 days ago 2h

This episode we interview Mortellus, author of The Bones Fall in a Spiral and Do I Have to Wear Black? we explore working with the Dead from both a funerary and spiritual perspective, caring for the Dead, and whether ghosts experience cringe.U

AGF 124 - Saying "No" to Gods

Mar 7th, 2024 1h 49m

This episode we explore a topic from Emily streakingfate: saying "No" to Gods. From there we explore what ways we can assert our boundaries, and ways to negotiate with Gods, Ancestors, and spirits.With before and after banter for levels Spark

AGF 123 - Disenchantment Narratives

Mar 1st, 2024 1h 25m

We explore the topic of disenchantment narratives as suggested by Cabra. We look at what disenchantment means to each of us, and how we counteract them or work with them. With before and after banter for levels Spark and above.--Send in a vo

AGF 122 - Yeating Crowley

Feb 8th, 2024 1h 18m

The beginning of Season 6, Cabra, Snow, Emily streakingfate, and Sarenth Odinsson! We catch up and answer some listener questions while talking about what to do with folks who have influenced your path for good or ill.--Send in a voice messa

AGF 121 - The Boulder of Kindness

Dec 15th, 2023 2h 9m

The end of Season 5 Open House, the farewell of Jim and Caitlin and welcome the new co-hosts Cabra, Snow, and Emily! Plus we answer some questions about what to do when you feel out of touch with your practice. --Send in a voice message https

AGF 120 - Heraclitus

Nov 11th, 2023 49m 20s

Some important show announcements "There is nothing permanent except change." — Heraclitus--Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/around-grandfather-fire/messageSuggest a topic or a guest: https://forms.gle/dYrQUpyE7VPDGnUP8Our Patreon

AGF 119 - Witch Is Also A Responsibility

Oct 13th, 2023 2h 1m

Phyllis Curott returns and we take a romp through politics and the process of writing books, dropping rants and hot takes along the way. This episode might not be for everyone, but it sure was cathartic. https://www.phylliscurott.com/https://

AGF 118 - Death and Grief

Sep 28th, 2023 2h 12m

Maria Marggraf joins us to talk about shadow work, death and the process of grief. This is the episode you didn’t know how much you needed.Maria Marggraf is a pagan. In the ensouled world she communicates with goddesses and gods, ancestors, an

AGF 117 - Ancestral Priestess

Sep 7th, 2023 1h 57m

Cris Ashburn is an Ancestral Priestess specializing in transitions, mediumship, and helping people get through the process of Ancestor work. In this episode we discuss what that term even means, and how it looks to different people, plus we tac

AGF 116 - Rock On Bone Dust Woman

Aug 17th, 2023 1h 49m

https://www.directrelief.org/emergency/hawaii-fires/We talk about death and funerary care with Heidi aka The Cunning Wīf, aka Bone Dust Woman who is a South Central Appalachian witch, polytheistic animist, and amateur folklorist. She worships

Bonus

New YouTube Channel

Aug 11th, 2023 1m

Please go and subscribe at:https://youtube.com/@AroundGrandfatherFire--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/around-grandfather-fire/message

AGF 115 - Morgan and the Fair Folk

Aug 3rd, 2023 1h 58m

Renowned expert on the Fairies and Irish mythology Morgan Daimler joins us to talk about the Good Neighbors, both the lore and the new gnosis!Links to Morgan Daimler's work:Their books:https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0047QW0WY/about

AGF 114 - Worthy Cos

Jul 3rd, 2023 1h 16m

We are joined by Caitlin aka Worthy Cos, a 6th generation military member and new(ish) pagan as well as a cosplayer!https://www.instagram.com/worthy_cos/ --Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/around-grandfather-fire/message Suggest a

AGF 113 - The Birthplace of Shamanism

Jun 12th, 2023 2h 12m

We are joined by the amazing David J. Shi, author of Spirit Voices: The Mysteries and Magic of North Asian Shamanism where we talk about the origin of the term and what it means, the three types of shamanism, Ancestral Spirits vs. Ancestors and

AGF 112 - The Kami Bring Us Together

May 31st, 2023 1h 58m

Licensed Shinto Priestess of the Konko Faith, Olivia Kimoto, calls in from Japan to talk about religion, spirits, and Shinto practice.https://www.livingwithkami.com/--Time Stamps00:00:40 Introduction00:01:25 Opening Prayer00:03:00 Welcome

AGF 111 - Theism, Cults, and Journey Work

May 24th, 2023 2h 19m

Let’s talk about where Jim is on his path, and also answer some questions from listeners!–Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/around-grandfather-fire/messageSuggest a topic or a guest: https://forms.gle/dYrQUpyE7VPDGnUP8Our Patreon

AGF 110 - Answering Hard Questions

Apr 24th, 2023 1h 41m

Trigger warning on this episode. Dealing with your family, both the current family and the Ancestors, can be very challenging. We answer two listener questions about these topics.Family who are fully aware of pagan beliefs but get offended if

AGF 109 - Witchcraft Isn’t Safe, Nor Should It Be

Apr 3rd, 2023 2h 13m

Cat Heath aka Seo Helrune is an author, blogger, Heathen and Witch who does weird, often ill-advised experiments with historical accounts of magic. Author of Essays From the Crossroads and Elves, Witches & Gods, and her blog where themes includ

AGF 108 - Lauren Crow, the Steer of the Troth

Mar 20th, 2023 2h 25m

Warning: we cover a few heavy topics this episodeLauren 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 C

AGF 107 - Authenticity

Feb 15th, 2023 2h 3m

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-grand

AGF 106 - Healing Cultural Narcissism

Feb 7th, 2023 2h 19m

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,

AGF 105 - Thinky Thoughts

Jan 25th, 2023 1h 48m

Your hosts get caught up after the Yule break!–Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/around-grandfather-fire/messageSuggest a topic or a guest: https://forms.gle/dYrQUpyE7VPDGnUP8Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/aroundgrandfathe

AGF 104 - Mandala

Dec 19th, 2022 1h 50m

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/aroundgrandfatherfireOur Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.