Naturalistic Paganism
Encounters in nature, part 5: Bringing it home
The shoreline at sunset
photo by B. T. Newberg
Encounters in Nature: An Open-air Dialogue in the North Woods
with Celtic polytheist Drew Jacob, Vodou priest Urban Haas, and Humanistic Pagan B. T. Newberg
Part 5: Bringing It Home
Recorded with a Blue Yeti microphone on a Macbook
In today’s segment, the last in a 5-part series, we talk about what sticks with you after return from nature to your daily life.
B. T. promotes valuing nature no matter what others think or say, Urban observes how nature transforms and lifts up the soul, and Drew finds the fruit of living in nature to be none other than confidence and freedom.
All this and a crackling fire today on Encounters in Nature.
And now a question for you:
What do you “bring back” from an experience in nature that sticks with you for the rest of your life?
Note: Should you experience troubles with the Flash player, you can also get the show free on iTunes Store.
photo by B. T. Newberg
Encounters in nature, part 4: Going wild
A grassy marsh amidst the woods
photo by B. T. Newberg
Encounters in Nature: An Open-air Dialogue in the North Woods
with Celtic polytheist Drew Jacob, Vodou priest Urban Haas, and Humanistic Pagan B. T. Newberg
Part 4: Going wild
Recorded with a Blue Yeti microphone on a Macbook
In today’s segment, part 4 in a 5-part series, the conversation continues as we share our experiences in nature.
Urban shares the strange experience of returning to the city after being in the countryside, B. T. contrasts agriculture land with wilderness, and Drew waxes poetic at how nature gives you everything you need for free.
All this and a crackling fire today on Encounters in Nature.
And now a question for you:
How do you view wild nature?
Note: Should you experience troubles with the Flash player, you can also get the show free on iTunes Store.
Drew gazes out over the grassy marsh.
photo by B. T. Newberg
Encounters in nature, part 3: Story Time
Drew tells of his experiences at a hunter-gatherer camp.
photo by B. T. Newberg
Encounters in Nature: An Open-air Dialogue in the North Woods
with Celtic polytheist Drew Jacob, Vodou priest Urban Haas, and Humanistic Pagan B. T. Newberg
Part 3: Story Time
Recorded with a Blue Yeti microphone on a Macbook
In today’s segment, part 3 in a 5-part series, we share stories of spiritual experiences in nature.
Urban finds nature in the cityscape, B. T. tells of a nameless presence, and Drew shares what it’s like to eat a turtle foot.
All this and a crackling fire today on Encounters in Nature.
And now a question for you:
What’s your story of an experience in nature?
Note: Should you experience troubles with the Flash player, you can also get the show free on iTunes Store.
Urban shares the simple joy of taking his dogs to the dog park.
photo by B. T. Newberg
B. T. Newberg tells a story of the natural wonder of seeds falling from an ivy.
photo by B. T. Newberg (taken by Drew Jacob)
Encounters in nature, part 2: Three eyes on nature
A tree’s-eye view
photo by B. T. Newberg
Encounters in Nature: An Open-air Dialogue in the North Woods
with Celtic polytheist Drew Jacob, Vodou priest Urban Haas, and Humanistic Pagan B. T. Newberg
Part 2: Three Eyes on Nature
Recorded with a Blue Yeti microphone on a Macbook
In today’s segment, the second in a 5-part series, we explore the importance of nature in each of our paths.
Drew explains how everyone is hard-wired to respond to nature, B. T. points out that humans too are a part of nature, and Urban reveals why Vodou is a “full contact religion.”
All this and a crackling fire today on Encounters in Nature.
And now a question for you:
What role does nature play in your spiritual path?
Note: Should you experience troubles with the Flash player, you can also get the show free on iTunes Store.
B. T. Newberg takes in the view from a cliff top.
photo by B. T. Newberg (taken by Drew Jacob)
Encounters in nature, part 1: Sharing of Paths
Left to right: B. T. Newberg, Urban Haas, and Drew Jacob
Encounters in Nature: An Open-air Dialogue in the North Woods
with Celtic polytheist Drew Jacob, Vodou priest Urban Haas, and Humanistic Pagan B. T. Newberg
Part 1: Sharing of Paths
Recorded with a Blue Yeti microphone on a Macbook
The first step in a dialogue is getting to know each other. In today’s segment, the first in a 5-part series, we share our very different spiritual paths.
B. T. explains what Humanistic Paganism is, Drew is challenged to answer why he’s not a Pagan, and Urban comments on whether Vodou is a Pagan path.
All this and a crackling fire today on Encounters in Nature.
And now a question for you:
What does “Pagan” mean to you? Are you a Pagan?
Note: Should you experience troubles with the Flash player, you can also get the show free on iTunes Store.
Vertebrae found in the woods during a hike
photo by B. T. Newberg
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