In episode 22 host Jens talks with Rich and special guest Ulrike about ancestors, worshipping versus veneration, the matronae, cults of the dead, genealogy and modern heathenry. Continue Reading Episode 22: Cult of the dead
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April 22: Earth Day
April the 22nd is Earth Day. It was observed for the first time in 1970, two years before Ásatrúarfélagið was founded in Iceland. So compared to other modern traditions, it‘s quite a traditional one. But what should be it‘s importance for inclusive heathenry? Heathenry comes in many flavours. We have no strict definition what makes… Continue Reading April 22: Earth Day
Episode 21: Bridging the Gap
In episode 21 host Suzanne talks with Frigga, Michiel, Nancy and Jochem about LGBTQIA+ ancestors, the newly created LGBTQIA+ ancestral subfield, and the special LGBTQIA+ ancestor ritual they designed and performed for the very first time. Continue Reading Episode 21: Bridging the Gap
20 February: World Day of Social Justice
Today is World Day of Social Justice. The UN recognise that social development and social justice are indispensable for peace and security within and among nations. Respect for all human rights and fundamental freedoms are a necessary condition for social justice. Our first impulse may be to look at countries and regions in the world,… Continue Reading 20 February: World Day of Social Justice
World Interfaith Harmony Week: 1 to 7 February
When I listen to my favourite music it is the harmony that I love the most. The movement between the chords, the colour of the sound that changes. It stops time and brings me in an infinite space. Harmony is movement. The most beautiful music is when emotions are high. Think of the diva that… Continue Reading World Interfaith Harmony Week: 1 to 7 February
Episode 20: The ancestral field
In episode 20 hosts Suzanne and Jochem talk with Frigga about ancestors and the ancestral field. Frigga tells about her experience with performing seidr, about being honest, about the shamanic teacher Daan van Kampenhout, and much more. Continue Reading Episode 20: The ancestral field
International Day of Education: 24th January
Education is a right and a responsibility. Here at The Wyrd Thing, we look to help raise awareness of issues and topics in inclusive heathenry, with a larger goal of promoting understanding and growing frith between different approaches, values and life experiences. Education is at the heart of that, we support the right of everyone… Continue Reading International Day of Education: 24th January
Episode 19: Looking back and forth
Welcome to the Wyrd Thing podcast, episode 19: Looking back and forth. Hosts Suzanne and Jochem talk with the podcast team about their highlights of two seasons of The Wyrd Thing Podcast. What episodes were remarkable to each of them? Also they look forward to season three and give a sneak preview of what we can expect in the following episodes. Continue Reading Episode 19: Looking back and forth
18 December: International Migrants Day
On International Migrants Day, we reflect on and celebrate the contributions of millions of migrants worldwide. Leave no-one behind! Continue Reading 18 December: International Migrants Day
3 December: International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. We call for action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for, with and by persons with disabilities. Continue Reading 3 December: International Day of Persons with Disabilities