The Pagan Temple Podcast

Understanding the Norse Cosmos and the Nine Worlds

Text me your Questions! A complete beginner's guide to Yggdrasil, the Nine Worlds, and the three sacred wells at the heart of Norse cosmology. Learn where the Norse

Starting From Zero - Building a Spiritual Practice Through Animism, Meditation, and Nature Connection

Text me your Questions! This episode is for the person who feels drawn to paganism but doesn't know where to start, and doesn't yet feel connected to any speci

Norse Paganism for Beginners: The Complete Starting Guide

Text me your Questions! A complete beginner's guide to Norse paganism. This episode covers the history, primary sources, the Nine Worlds, an overview of the major g

Starting From Zero: Building a Spiritual Practice Through Animism, Meditation, and Nature Connection

Text me your Questions! A lot of people find paganism and feel stuck before they even start. They think they need to pick a tradition, choose a pantheon, or have their p

Is Loki a God? Some Arguments

Text me your Questions! In this episode of The Pagan Temple, Matt examines the five most common arguments against Loki's divine status in modern Norse paganism: his

Tricksters Across Traditions: Boundaries, Illusions, Chaos

Text me your Questions! The Trickster Archetype Across Cultures | Loki, Hermes, Set, Gwydion, and Veles What do Norse shapeshifters, Greek cattle thieves, and Egyptian

Unlocking Norse Magic: Seiðr, Galdr, and The Power of Runes

Text me your Questions! Exploring Norse Magic: Seidr, Galdr, and Runic Magic Explained In this episode, Matt Holloway from the Pagan Temple delves into the fascinating

Back to Basics: Embracing Paganism's Core Principles

Text me your Questions! Pagan Spirituality 101: Foundations of Nature-Based Practices Join Matt from The Pagan Temple as he explores the foundations of nature-based pag

The Pagan Temple Podcast: A Fresh Direction

Text me your Questions! In this brief episode, host Matt Holloway announces the rebranding of the podcast to The Pagan Temple Podcast. He shares the reasons behind the s

Mabon to Mooncakes: A Journey Through Autumn Equinox Traditions

Text me your Questions! Join Matt Holloway on The Old Gods and New Pagans Podcast as he explores how various cultures around the world celebrate the autumn equinox. From

Greek Gods: Divine Disasters with Valuable Lessons

Text me your Questions! Dive into the messy, dramatic world of Greek deities and discover why their flaws make them surprisingly effective spiritual allies in modern lif

Ep. 11: Understanding Medusa The Guardian, Not the Victim

Text me your Questions! In this episode of 'Old Gods and New Pagans,' host Matt Holloway delves into the true origins of Medusa's myth. Discover why the w

Ep.10 Offerings & Sacrifices - From Food to Fire

Text me your Questions! Think offerings and sacrifices are the same thing? Think again. In this deep dive, we explore one of the most fundamental—and misunderstood—pract

Ep 9: Unlocking Ancient Wisdom: Ancestral Veneration and Modern Adaptations

Text me your Questions! The episode explores the significance of ancestor veneration, highlighting its historical roots and practical applications in modern life. By dis

Ep 8: Odin's Hidden Depths and Ancient Secrets

Text me your Questions! What if Odin is more than the wise, guiding figure we've come to know? Prepare to uncover the layers of a god who defies simple categorizati

Ep 7 Discovering the Role of Myths in Pagan Traditions

Text me your Questions! Can mythology shape our understanding of the world and our place within it? Discover the answer as we journey through the intriguing realm of pag

Ep: 6 Modern Paganism and the Importance of Community

Text me your Questions! What if embracing community could transform your pagan practice? Join me, Matt Holloway, on this enlightening episode of "Old Gods, New Pagans" a

Ep: 5 Bridging the Gap: Explaining Paganism to Christians

Text me your Questions! Challenge your preconceptions and join in a respectful exploration of the ethical parallels that bind us, despite divergent paths. We confront th

Ep. 4 Embracing Your Pagan Path: Coming Out of the Broom Closet

Text me your Questions! When the whispers of your heart echo a pagan path, the decision to share that truth can be as daunting as it is liberating. In our latest soul-st

Ep: 3 Exploring Norse Paganism: Creation, Deities, and Nature

Text me your Questions! Embark with me, Matt, on an auditory voyage to the frostbitten realms of Nordic antiquity where fire meets ice in a saga of creation and cosmolog