The Wisdom of Odin: YouTube Introduction

This is the first video on my Norse Pagan KZbin channel. It is an introduction to myself and my beliefs as I live as a believer of Odin in this modern world.
Please connect with me here on KZbin or my Instagram @thewisdomofodin
More videos will come soon if you would like to hear any specific topic talked about on this show please reach out to me!
My name is Jacob and I am a norse pagan. For a long time I was not a believer in anything, however when I started researching the ways of my ancestors I felt the presence of Odin and Loki. After my experiences with these gods I can no longer go back to a life without them.
In June of 2019 Odin sat down before me and told me I needed to gather more pagans around a fire to speak of the gods, spirits, and the ancestors. This youtube is part of that goal, so please follow me here or on instagram @thewisdomofodin to connect with me and our gods.
If you ever have any questions or just want to talk of the faith I am always available!
Until we drink around the fire together! Skal!
Skål!

[@TheWisdomOfOdin]

Anyone who comes here, thank you for watching! I'm excited to see how things evolve over time! Follow me on instagram @thewisdomofodin

[@505vicky505]

I have a question! What do you do with the offering after it has been offered? Do you leave it sit? Do you give it back to the earth?

[@CjFord66]

You have been a big help in my journey becoming a Norse Pagan. I would like to say thank you and I have some questions to ask you if you see this comment.

[@MegaBuuHuu]

I'm currently watching all of your videos and I wanted to start from the beginning! The way you speak about paganism is really captivating and I'm glad you decided to share your experiences and thoughts with us. I'm truly thankful that my path led me here!

[@bjornsladewilliamson7346]

I'm a returning Norse Pagan. I've been back and forth between Christianity and Asatru because I was trying to find myself per say. I found the old ways through a former friend of mine (former because of personal reasons I don't wish to tell). I struggled because I was raised Christian. When you were taught all your life one thing and then grow up, find other beliefs through research and find Asatru, and choose to return to the old ways of my ancestors, and all of your family consist of Christians and Republicans it's very difficult to truly open up about who I really am. I was 20 when I found the Gods. I'm now 25 and no longer go back and forth and accepted the old ways of life. I too am a Norse Pagan and I'm proud of who I am. I just got my Mjolnir necklace two days ago. I wear it with pride and yet, even though I've known about Asatru for the past 5 years, I'm but a pup in the belief. I strive to become a Wolf of Odin more so than ever, not a lamb of the Christian God. What made me convert was because of how Christianity was written by the blood of Innocents who were Pagan throughout history and the fact that they pretty much stole everything from the Pagans. Our very days of the week and our holidays are Pagan today everything is so Christianized that most people are blind to that fact and my eyes were opened. I decided to try communing with the Gods tonight. I feel great. I thank you for this channel because it has helped me through my Pagan Journey. Skal!

[@Rumpl4Skyn]

I am just now on my path. Its good to know I'm not alone.

[@RoyalConfetti]

My favorite part of this is: I was talking to someone about how Týr is personally very special to me. Then like 30 seconds later you said you could have a conversation with someone from the west coast of America about their relationship with Týr. I turned to the video playing so fast and smiled because that's also me. I'm from the west coast and have a connection with Týr! 😎😂

[@TheEx0dius]

I'm glad I found you.

[@oFrutuoso]

I'm glad I found you Jacob, I'm from Portugal and I don't know anyone that's on the same path. As you, I find myself having amazing conversations when the subject comes up. But a lot of times people disregard it as influence from the "Vikings" show. I'm happy that I found your channel. Being alone in this in Portugal has been rough for the lack of knowledge. And then you came along in my life. Thank you for believing. Thank you for doing this for us all.

[@richb3802]

Bit of a late reply, but I would recommend the Arith Harger youtube channel. Hes also Portugese, and an expert in Germanic/Nordic Paganism and history. He goes into great detail about all aspects of the Gods. Also try Survive the Jive. Best wishes from England

[@nebulonicc]

'well I guess I'm a pagan now' haha that was me! I had a similar experience with Thor. I was just doing my thing and suddenly - Thor. No precursor or anything, he just made himself known. I also asked for a sign and when I woke up the next morning it was to thunder. Sometimes Thor likes to wake me with thunder to this day to remind me just who I work with. Love your videos!

[@missymae8333]

It was starting a regular meditation practice that led me more into nature, then into ancestry spiritualism and then eventually, to the gods of my ancestors

[@markgarrett7428]

Great video, bro! Looking forward to seeing where this channel goes! I remember a few months back I was in northern Arizona with my girlfriend and we were hiking out in the woods by a huge natural waterfall. I was telling her about heathenism and we were having a great conversation, and then suddenly a big black raven perched about an arm's length away from my. Now, of course, Ravens are very common here and they like to ask for food. But the timing was beautiful and it was incredibly meaningful. Do these connections and moments have mundane causes? Sure. but that doesn't mean they don't ALSO carry whispers from old gods with them.

[@damooncrabXD]

This is the first step in my journey as a Norse Pagan. I want to thank you for taking me on this journey and I hope to see you at the end of it. Skal.

[@leasoundslikelee]

The spirit whale 😂❤ it! I felt the same about Christianity, I felt nothing, no connections. This is still new for me but, enjoying the journey. I really appreciate your videos Jacob.

[@ChrissCorner92]

As a fellow Norse Pagan, I find it difficult for some of my peers to accept the fact that I am indeed a Norse Pagan. I recently converted almost a year ago and I'm still learning about everything. I love your videos man, and I turn to your videos to explain myself to my Christian friends on what we're all about so I don't sound like a complete moron. Thank you for everything you do, Jacob. May the gods bless you on your KZbin journey. Skål!

[@tianasemple212]

You described my experience with my methodist religion i grew up with on point! 😁

[@timothyholmes9970]

This new journey has been a lot easier with your channel and podcasts thank you !!

[@canyouhearmenow7565]

We have a lot of things in common. I too am from Ohio, rural area rather than suburb’s though, raised Christian, never really got that feeling, I even know about Awana lol. I also then explored Buddhism as well as meditation. I have had encounters with a pagan goddess. Being part of a religion that is one with nature and awakens things within yourself just makes so much more sense. I’m looking forward to exploring Norse paganism as well as watching your other videos. Keep it up my friend.

[@trents_tower]

Love. Awesome channel. :)

[@gw4505]

Thank you for your channel. My husband and I were brought together by Odin and Frejya. We are Norse Pagans and we are proud of it. Hail the Gods!

[@ReasonedEel]

Honestly glad I've found your channel. I've been struggling with finding my true self for years now but was always drawn to norse paganism. More and more the past weeks so I would like to thank you for helping me find the courage to dive into this belief. And it's nice to know you're from Kentucky. Born and raised here.

[@harriethoyt8632]

Im a baby pagan and still learning this part of the path not because of the media although it made me super curious i was happy about it. And trying to find good videos was a pain >.< but this one is so information but has light hearted im hooked and subscribed lol thank you! Now to watch more

[@kaeladensford]

I was born and raised in Moline Illinois, I relate to you so much. I never got into "Jesus Christ" I always tried to fit in and actually feel what everyone else was feeling and I never did. I emersed myself in pretty far and when my dad committed suicide I was looked at like this girl is the daughter of sin, then two years later my brother committed suicide and then it was this girl is sin incarnate. The church elders told all my friends I was a bad influence and to avoid me at all cost. I never would get baptized either because I didn't agree with one omnipotent person, I always looked at it like a council. I was told all the time how wrong my beliefs were. I also looked at the bible like a great story book with good guidelines to live your life by, but I didn't take it as the end all of be all. I was looked at like I was crazy and I didn't really care. It took me 35 years to finally say what I am. I am a Norse Pagan.

[@WorgenGrrl]

I'm glad you found yourself and I pray that your father and brother find peace.

[@zebulonswearingen9935]

My condolences. I can relate to not fitting in with Christians or at church. I tried hard but it was impossible. But every time I came across Norse ideas, I didn’t even have to try to succeed at feeling that I was home, as I feel at home in nature.

[@kidsinthewoods09]

Sounds like you were raised as one of jehovah's witnesses. I went through something similar with the church.

[@brandoncopp6605]

Just found this channel always felt connected to this faith and the gods. My family were Vikings that settled in Ireland. Eventually, somewhere along the line, they converted to Christianity, and left the way of the old gods. I never felt connected to Jesus or the Christian God. I was in school and was learning about Norse mythology, and I could just feel a connection to it. This is where my journey started. Thanks to your channel I can learn more and grow my faith. Thank you for the book suggestions, and helping me on my way.

[@SMB_180]

You are what you feel and what you indever, not what you have already achieved. So you are spiritually awaked and it is Great!!!

[@Purplekitty456]

I've just found your channel and am so excited to start going through them. I've watched a few of the newer ones, but I'm going back to the beginning for the rest. I am JUST starting on the Norse Pagan path and I'm also in KY! Born and raised in north eastern, KY right on the Ohio river. I'm so glad to know someone from this general area coming from the same kind of background as me! Nice to meet you! :)

[@Purplekitty456]

I'm like #666. 🤣 That used to mean something to me, but no more! Lol!

[@alfredharrison597]

Jakob, ive watched many of your videos, but ive never watched this one. I made a conscious decision tonight to immerse myself in Norse Paganism because I believe in spirit and now in the body I am a Norse Pagan that has never "woken up". This video gave me goosebumps because RIGHT NOW I feel like I am at that part in my life where you basically talked about "finding the way". Ive had a literal personal relationship with Jesus Christ and with the Christian God, however - I think as I grow more spiritually, I have to gravitate to my spiritual roots, and that's with Norse Paganism. I feel totally drawn to this religion and I am not sure why. Maybe that's a bad thing, but I do not question it. I had researched Islam as well as Hinduism to try to find the right fit for me, and nothing on this earth, NOTHING has resonated with me and my heart, my spirit more than Norse Paganism. THAT HAS TO COUNT FOR SOMETHING! The last 3 minutes of this video almost brought me to tears, simply because you are right. I feel in my heart, after seeing your other videos that this is your true calling. This is what you were meant to do. Odin definitely has shown you the way and put you on this path, and I am so glad you followed it. The way you just articulated how Paganism has a bright future, man - it hit me really hard because it's so true, and I thank you for that. Much love, brother!

[@megsallen715]

Im so glad I found your channel! Im from England where most pagans are wiccan or celtic so although I can find some similarities its nothing like learning from someone of the same beliefs. ^-^

[@vikingvitality]

Omg I know exactly what you mean...never felt anything. Considering Buddhism. Just starting to get a regular meditation regiment.

[@SoftSeltzer]

I found you today, and am now watching all your content from the beginning. I started my journey a year ago after being lost for years on faith. You have no idea how helpful having sources like you are to people like me. Hopefully I can join a gathering with you when the world reconnects.

[@TheWisdomOfOdin]

I hope you enjoy the evolution of my content, and I am sorry for the quality of the first episode lol!

[@SoftSeltzer]

@@TheWisdomOfOdin Oh gosh! It’s no problem at all! I love the journey. Thank you for responding back!

[@Ladyrosethewitch]

I'm a pagan who lives in a place where almost everyone has other religions and believes, it feels absolutely lonely sometimes. I've always felt like I don't belong ,and I yearn for finding my place and my community, and having gatherings with my people. I want to move away to somewhere else as soon as I can. Hopefully sooner than later. When you talked about the future of paganism, I felt the hope and the joy of that upcoming future in my heart.

[@kodikline8112]

It's crazy to think this was five years ago, how much have we both grown I wonder.

[@KJWiggums]

I've just found your channel. Watched two of your latest videos and decides to watch from video one. I'm newer to the faith, well a few years, but recently started practicing harder.

[@TheWisdomOfOdin]

Enjoy the journey through well... my journey!

[@KJWiggums]

@@TheWisdomOfOdin thank you for allowing so many to join you in this journey. SKÖL

[@katiescalf]

Dude!!! Just found your channel, gonna be watching every video! I just moved away from Lexington, KY! Bummer, coulda met up!

[@UnchartedAtlas]

I just found your channel and man it seems like your channel is a huge breath of fresh air for this religion and community. You come across very relatable and human and I don't feel an ounce of malice or "agenda" in your content so honestly I'm really glad I've come across your journey through Norse Paganism. I'm going to binge all of your videos now and try and support you with likes and comments because I believe you have some really valuable opinions and incites in this path, particularly about the future of paganism!

[@Gambit-rs9gn]

Idk if you'll see this comment. But I grow feeling much like you did about God. From the age of about 8 to 16. I always told people that I believed in the gods. After that I just told be I didnt believe in anything. It wasnt til very recently I found a video on tiktok talk about paganism as a real faith. And it hit me that I was a pagan before I knew it was even a real thing. So I wanted to thank you for this channel as I start on my journey down this road of becoming what I didnt even know was a real thing

[@george9425]

i am from a truly small town in the bible belt to where if you wear black clothes everyone thinks you are a Satan worshiper in which i am not i truly believe in the Norse gods and goddesses. My question for you is how did you open up and did opening up cause any backlash family wise?

[@TheWisdomOfOdin]

The first person I told was my Christian Uncle, he was a hippie. Free love kind of guy, but believed in god in a different way than others. He was so excited for me because I found my path. I told my father recently, while a Christian he is similar to my uncle. He's just happy I found my way. However even my father asked me to never tell my mother. She believes the earth is 6,000 years old and everyone but Baptist go to hell. Why I find her ideas backwards I love my mother, so I will do my best to never tell her. So the best answer I can give you is to pick your battles and who you tell. If you know that a family member would never understand, and you love that family member it's probably best to never tell them. But no matter what you choose to do, know that you will always have a family in your pagan brothers and sisters. One day we will have a hall again, for all of us. If you ever need more advice or want to talk more details email me at [e-mail], or connect with me on Instagram @thewisdomofodin Hope this helps, skål!

[@TheOtherKiltedadventurer]

Always pick your battles. I have certain family members I have told, but just the Dane I have others which I have much respect for that don't either.

[@joannajett2524]

Such an amazing story, the way you met Odin. Meeting the Gods is so powerful.

[@susysnakegirl]

I thought he meant he assumed they were Christian because of where he lives, not because they play soccer. I could be wrong.

[@joannajett2524]

@@susysnakegirl Okay that makes sense.

[@whahala555]

In America soccer is played by different groups at different times of year. So,school affiliated soccer is only play during a certain season. But there are church leagues that play outside of the school league season. There are also independent leagues.

[@joannajett2524]

@@whahala555 Okay, thanks for the explanation.

[@HollarMoonMountain]

I first found paganism after my daughter passed away. It was my saving grace. Then about 2 years ago I found that I had Scandanavian ancestry and germanic,irish. All northwestern European countries. I found a hand full of books. Some KZbin videos. My son actually found the path first. Instant connection.

[@harrisonsmith1666]

I found your channel today and im so glad I did cause iv never been religious but when u was talking about paganism and odin I got like a soothing chill running all over my body and its made me really interested init so im taking it as a sign that this is the religion for me I hope im right

[@HannahtheHermitVODs]

I've recently gotten into Norse Paganism and I'm so glad I found your channel early on! I also live in the Midwest too! I laughed when you mentioned the Christian soccer teams because I was kind of forced to do it as a kid at the church we went to (it was the same church the Pence family went to, YIKES).

[@patriotwolf1750]

My first contact with the gods after 25 years of brainwashed Christianity was. A female lol she was cheating on me with a female. There's more to it but right after I had a dream. And after 2 years of doing my ancestry and doing my DNA I had a dream I died and woke up in a field and some huge guy with red hair said go that way. And the friend I was with went with him. I started buying books and books and learning. I wanted so much knowledge. That was 7 years ago and now I am soooo glad my ancestors reached out to me. My path has been so rewarding and I love it. I feel free and I do not fear death anymore. I'm glad I found your channel. Blessings to you and your family

[@jamestown8398]

I just started watching your channel, and so far it seems interesting. I'm not a Pagan, but I am interested in learning about different faiths than my own.

[@carriecolvert845]

Just found your channel today

[@HighSpeedHamilton]

Chad is a real one!

[@russelloszuscik4481]

im willing to be a part of this future.... skal

[@Shrednought]

props to chad

[@kassietheobald9165]

The homey vibes are making me happy

[@danielbergersen4459]

SKAL 💀🍻 Hail Thor Odinson

[@theashoakandyewcollective]

I’m now going through your videos one by one, Jacob. Enjoy me spamming you with comments. 😂

[@timvsreality7534]

I’d love to talk to you about this, I grew up just like you, been searching my whole life for that “feeling” finally just for the hell of it googled “do people still worship the old Gods” which eventually after some fascinating discoveries led me to you. I don’t know if this is what I’ve been looking for, but I do know that I’ve never been this entranced and excited before

[@codewordslinkydog]

5:09 you opened up to him he opened up straight back I bet he still thinks of the gods

[@SMB_180]

I started talking to Lilith without any preparation...and it happened so naturally as if we were talking throughout all my life... so yes, it is possible to talk to a God

[@Mr.dadpool_bjj]

How do the offerings work? What do you do?

[@talesfromsleipnir9595]

what kind of mic do you use clipped to your shirt

[@marianrosarywarrior]

There is so much I'd love to discuss with you, as I had a similar experience. Messaged you on insta a little bit ago. I'm @texasoutlawpoet there if you'd like to get in touch as well. Skal!

[@codewordslinkydog]

Want to be a millionaire start a business want to be a billionaire start a religion. Want to be a trillionaire become a politician.

[@rosepotter9532]

That's great. It's the whale

[@realmwalker9163]

Are you folkish?

[@OldWorldFanatic]

The hair/beard says yes, but the mannerisms/history says no

[@realmwalker9163]

@@frekitheravenous516 yea i saw a handfasting he did on youtube. Two girls. Deff not folkish.

[@realmwalker9163]

@@frekitheravenous516 yes. If he made videos as a student it would feel more genuine

[@tas5278]

Hide from the Christians😂