{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5a7e6d34b56c94b1216394e3/68543ace0bed216db7c9af35?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Call of the Old Gods: Paganism & the Cosmic Archetypal Psyche | Dr. Christopher McIntosh","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5a7e6d34b56c94b1216394e3/1750440336343-b7d36259-8c4d-4ce5-a669-3d9e75b31be5.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>The brilliant Dr. Christopher McIntosh returns to InnerVerse. In this free extended episode, we discuss his new book <em>The Call of the Old Gods</em>, and explore:</p><p>✨ His \"hermetic baptism\" and early mystical initiation</p><p>🌀 The return of Paganism as a living, local tradition</p><p>ᚠ The meaning and power of runes as oracles and embodied practices</p><p>🌞 Cyclical time vs linear time — and how monotheism broke the circle</p><p>🔮 Ritual practice, initiatory experiences, and the mystery schools</p><p>📜 Scholarship as a form of personal initiation</p><p>⚔️ How modernity erodes cultural memory — and how the old gods still call</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is free to all listeners — no extended member section this time! If you want to <em>always </em>get the extended episodes, and access the brand new members-only show <strong>Inner Circle<em>, </em></strong>join the InnerVerse Patreon, Substack, or Youtube Channel Membership:</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/innerverse\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.patreon.com/innerverse</a></li><li><a href=\"https://innerversepodcast.substack.com/subscribe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://innerversepodcast.substack.com/subscribe</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Enjoy this deep journey into mythic consciousness and timeless wisdom!</p><p><br></p><p>Video Episode: <a href=\"https://youtu.be/KjgLRRGNFMs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://youtu.be/KjgLRRGNFMs</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Links:</strong></p><p>📖 <em>The Call of the Old Gods</em> — Christopher's newest book:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.innertraditions.com/the-call-of-the-old-gods\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.innertraditions.com/the-call-of-the-old-gods</a></p><p>🎙 Previous interviews with Christopher McIntosh:</p><p>Occult Germany: <a href=\"https://www.innerversepodcast.com/season-10/christopher-mcintosh-occult-germany\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.innerversepodcast.com/season-10/christopher-mcintosh-occult-germany</a></p><p>Return of the Tetrad: <a href=\"https://www.innerversepodcast.com/season-10/christopher-mcintosh-tetrad\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.innerversepodcast.com/season-10/christopher-mcintosh-tetrad</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Support InnerVerse</strong>:</p><p>🎧 Biofield Tuning with Chance: <a href=\"https://www.innerversepodcast.com/sound-healing\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.innerversepodcast.com/sound-healing</a></p><p>🌿 Potent plant medicine from Tippecanoe Herbs (use code 'innerverse' for 10% off): <a href=\"https://www.tippecanoeherbs.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.tippecanoeherbs.com</a></p><p>🌸 Flower Essence Elixirs from LotusWei: <a href=\"https://www.lotuswei.com/innerverse\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.lotuswei.com/innerverse</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.innerversepodcast.com/season-11/christopher-mcintosh-call-of-the-old-gods\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.innerversepodcast.com/season-11/christopher-mcintosh-call-of-the-old-gods</a></p>","author_name":"Chance Garton"}