Today we celebrate my favorite goddess in all the realms, Freyja. As the goddess of love and war, she represents a management of cosmic energy unlike anyone else. After the peace treaty between the Æsir and Vanir, her arrival into Asgard brought the energy management skill to the god Ó∂inn, as she would teach the Seidr magic to him. She possesses a…

Each Thor's day we discuss the intrinsic mental strength possessed by the mighty Thor. Thor's recognition by our ancestors as one to be able to aee through the deception of the god of mischief, Loki's schemes demonstrates for us the ability that we all possess of controlling our thoughts. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50…

Today we embrace the experiences of a lifetime that provides us the foundations of wisdom. By providing the relatable experiences of living, we create the grid of wisdom within the knowledge structures of the mind. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50cf-389a-9edf... Visit the website at https://akulfhednar.com #runes , #sham…

In this episode of Essential Questions, Rabbi Dan Levin sits down with artists Bonnie Cohen and Zachary Oxman, whose works Birkat HaLev and Soaring Wisdom are featured at Temple Beth El’s Schaefer Family Campus. They explore their creative paths, the meaning behind their art, and how Jewish values and identity shape their work—revealing that Jewish…

The Norse god Tyr knew that Fenrir would bite his hand when he put it in his mouth, but also knew that by doing so was the only way to place the chains forged by the drarves around his collar that he may be restrained until Ragnorok. Each of us possesses this same courage to draw upon our true selves, that we may truly know who we really are. Suppo…

Today we celebrate, and embrace the understandings that is given to us from the moon, or the Norse god Mani. Mani teaches us that there is a necessity for us to control the energy processed by the physical mind, and that we have the ability maintain an emotional state that we desire. Never subscribing to the path of the Nornir sisters of legend, we…

Through the legends of the Norse we read that the goddess Freyja. Today we celebrate the end of the work week for many and the return of healing energy as taught by the goddess Freyja. Understanding the ebb and flow of energy here on Midgard allows us to heal our heart and mind with the return of offered sympathetic energies. Support the stream: ht…

Through the legends of the Norse we read that the god Thor represented the physical strength of the body most often, however Thor represents so much more. For there to exist a physical strength there must also exist a mental strength as well. We can call upon this mental strength to assist us in denying environmental energies that may affect our un…

In the 11th episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks with Dr. Christine Norton, professor in the School of Social Work. They discuss why she entered the field of social work, her path to becoming a professor at TXST, her work with outdoor behavioral therapy, and the creation of the Foster Alumni Creating Educational Success (FACES) progra…

Interacting with our emotional state and managing the effects this has on our thought process is the same as when Wo∂en drank from the well of Úrd seeking the experiences offered by Yggdrasil. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50cf-389a-9edf... Visit the website at https://akulfhednar.com #runes , #shaman , #alaska ,#forn_si…

In this episode of Essential Questions, Rabbi Dan Levin sits down with Rabbi Alan Litwick of Temple Sinai in North Miami Beach for a discussion about the deep connections between wine, spirituality, and Jewish tradition. They explore how wine reflects our partnership with God, why it plays such a central role in rituals like Kiddush, and how even b…

Many times throughout our existence we will be confronting our fears, both internally and not, as we attempt to reconcile our experiences within the physical existence with our values to remain within our authentic self. Looking at the role model of the god Tyr from Norse legend, we have an example in which to look to.. Support the stream: https://…

Today, we plot a new course through this physical existence, we plot a path of joy, harmony and inner growth. The Norse god Mani demonstrates for us a level of control of our mind, remembering that we can control our intrinsic narrative. We can make choices for us, plot the course towards our own destiny. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/…

As we prepare for a weekend, away from work or school, let us consider the magic that the goddess Freyja brings to our understandings. We all possess the ability to move energy to any portion of our lives that we can draw a focus on. As we relax from a busy week, let us consider sending ourselves some energy to promote our intrinsic healing. Suppor…

Today we discuss both the physical and mental strength of the Norse god Thor. While known for his physical strength, Thor possessed an incredible amount of mental strength and focus as well. This is what allowed him to see through the schemes of Loki. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50cf-389a-9edf... Visit the website at h…

In the Norse legends, the Norse god Ó∂inn was originally recognized by the migrating Celts through Germania as Wo∂en. Also known as the traveller and more often, the all-father. My vision of meeting Ó∂inn would leave a lasting impression on me, and alter my life's trajectory completely. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50cf…

There are times when the challenges we confront in life can feel overwhelming, when the situations we face feel so difficult that we fall prey to the darkness of despair. Today, Rabbi Laila Haas and Rabbi Dan Levin sit down with noted author and teacher Rabbi Naomi Levy, whose remarkable work can show us how to find hope and cultivate resilience to…

In the Norse legends, the Norse god Tyr demonstrates the power of courage we all have inside. Not only the courage to be ourselves and embrace the uniqueness, but the courage to look past the ego and bravado and reveal our intrinsic values Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50cf-389a-9edf... Visit the website at https://akulf…

In the Norse legends, the moon represented the Norse god Mani, brother to Sol, the sun. This brother/sister team provided a balance to our existence. Sol brought intellect, while Mani helped us to form the questions, just as the sun brought illumination, Mani re-established the expansive abilities of the darkness. Support the stream: https://stream…

Today we recognize the magic, and energy control of the goddess Freyja. Visualizing the transfer of energy on the physical plane, and its effect on the human mind, offers us the opportunity to consciously manage this energy to assist us in obtaining and maintaining a better mental space. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50c…

Physical strength also means a level of mental strength and fortitude. Being willing to change and support a new intrinsic narrative within the mind is completely possible with the mental dedication that we all possess. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50cf-389a-9edf... Visit the website at https://akulfhednar.com #runes , …

In the 10th episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks with Richard Castro, Texas State Distinguished Alumnus, philanthropist, and civic leader. They discuss his family’s journey from Mexico to starting a neighborhood schoolhouse in Del Rio, why he chose to attend TXST, how he became a successful McDonalds franchisee, and why he continues t…

Today we embrace the quest of experiences that the all-father did. Wisdom is the collection of experiences in this lifetime that affirms knowledge we have or will gain, in our quest for a heightened level of knowledge and intellect called wisdom. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50cf-389a-9edf... Visit the website at https:…

We find ourselves in a time of significant turmoil. The administration has imposed dramatic and sweeping change to longstanding norms and government policies on a wide range of issues. Antisemitism and anti-Zionism continues to roil college campuses and plague Jewish communities. Israel continues to fight the longest war in its history, with hostag…

Today is the Tyrsday, the day to embrace the intrinsic courage that we all have within us. A powerful demonstration of our courage is the display of kindness, for this allows us to demonstrate the powerful emotion of love, which emits a positive energy into the surrounding area, thereby allowing all to experience it. Support the stream: https://str…

As we do each week, today we celebrate the mental control of the Norse god Mani. However, this week I would also call for the recognition of the many sisters whom we have lost and ask that the creator (the gods) find those who would do this, and mend their hearts. Help all peoples live in a harmonious way. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com…

Today we celebrate the magical energy of the goddess Freyja. This magic that Freyja would bring to Midgard has been covered over by the scientific words of the modern day, but is the magic of Mother Earth. Today I'd like to discuss the mental control of energies, removing the need to think of ourselves as superior. Support the stream: https://strea…

today we embrace the mental strength of Thor. By setting our minds to a task and seeing it through to completion, we can force our thought process to become stronger. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50cf-389a-9edf... Visit the website at https://akulfhednar.com #runes , #shaman , #alaska ,#forn_sidr ,#akoutlaw ,#spirituali…

In this episode of Essential Questions, Rabbi Dan Levin speaks with Rabbi Nir Barkin and Rabbi David Azoulay of our sister Reform congregation, Kehillat YOZMA in Modi’in, Israel. They discuss their unique experiences and their congregation’s response to October 7th, the work they do to help their community, and what Reform Judaism contributes to Is…

The courage of Tyr means that we have the courage to look intrinsically and remove any influence that prevents the beauty of the self from being revealed. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50cf-389a-9edf... Visit the website at https://akulfhednar.com #runes , #shaman , #alaska ,#forn_sidr ,#akoutlaw ,#spirituality ,#spiritu…

The control of Mani teaches us that we have a choice in what emotional journey we wish to engage. This episode originally aired on 10 February 2025 Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50cf-389a-9edf... Visit the website at https://akulfhednar.com #runes , #shaman , #alaska ,#forn_sidr ,#akoutlaw ,#spirituality ,#spiritualteach…

The Norse goddess Freyja, who would teach the power of magic to both Ó∂inn as well as those on Midgard who sought it out, would include in these lessons the understanding of the universal energies that could manipulate our emotional journey. Today, we should seek out this same knowledge to help us manage the emotional influences that can alter our …

Today we celebrate the strength of the mighty Norse god Thor. Thor not only showed us physical power, but mental "toughness" as well. By having the strength to set our mind on the goal, we can look past the obstacles. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50cf-389a-9edf... Visit the website at https://akulfhednar.com #runes , #s…

In the ninth episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks with Steven Trout, head coach of Bobcat Baseball. They discuss his unique story to becoming head coach of the baseball team, his days of playing ball after graduating from college, how his style of coaching differs from others, and upcoming improvements to Bobcat Ballpark. Listen to ne…

Today, Wo∂en's day, I would like to seriously contemplate what exactly is wisdom, and how do we obtain it. The Norse god Ó∂inn would surrender one of his physical sensory input (eyes) that he may drink from the well of Úrd to obtain the wisdom that lied within. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50cf-389a-9edf... Visit the we…

In this episode of Essential Questions, Rabbi Dan Levin speaks with Amanda Berman, CEO of Zioness. Zioness is a multiracial coalition of Jewish activists and allies that fight for the advancement of social, racial, economic and gender equality in America and for the inclusion of Zionists in social justice spaces. Rabbi Dan and Amanda discuss what i…

Today we embrace the courage to look intrinsically to discover the real values that we store within our mind. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50cf-389a-9edf... #runes , #shaman , #alaska ,#forn_sidr ,#akoutlaw ,#spirituality ,#spiritualteachings ,#norse ,#celtic ,#newrealitytv ,#newrealitytvshows Support the stream: https:…

Understanding our role in the management of energies that influence our thought process, and thereby our emotional state is a key to discovering happiness within our lifetimes. For it is our perspective on individual experiences that we have that will manifest sorrow or joy, anger or peace. The choice as to how we experience our lives is completely…

Today we embrace the energy management understanding of the Norse goddess Freyja, with our understanding of magic. Whether we choose to believe or not, magic is all around us everyday, and although modern humans give much of it scientific names, the energy transmission that is happening is magic. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef…

Our everyday mental strength should look to the god Thor for an example of strength necessary to conquer those influences that would try to alter our fundamental values, thereby ushering in a potential change that we do not want. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50cf-389a-9edf-f11d859b46ce…

Today we embrace that which the Norse god Ó∂inn sought, wisdom. However, many of us will overlook the most basic of pieces to wisdom, our emotional experiences by misunderstanding the lessons of our physical lives. We are here to experience all the many emotions of life, as well as the physical sensory input of witnessing our physical lives. Suppor…

Let us take a moment to consider the courage that we have had, are experiencing, and will need along our future trajectory. Both the intrinsic courage to set aside our ego to reach ourselves, and the courage to be ourselves, embracing our culture, and living our lives authentically. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50cf-389…

Today we embrace the mental control of the Norse god Mani, as he brings us the period of questioning that comes from new intellect received during the brightness of his sister Sol, the sun. Today, I want us to consider taking control of the energies within our mind, to reduce our anxiety and stress. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_…

Our intrinsic power is understanding the movement of energies throughout the physical and spiritual realms. With the example set by the goddess Freyja, we can manipulate the reality in which we experience. This is each of our superpowers within our lifetimes. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50cf-389a-9edf-f11d859b46ce…

Today we embrace the mental strength of Thor. Truly embracing the power that we possess inside each of us to make perspective changes and maintain those changes against the many influential energies that may try to break us.. Support the stream: https://streamlabs.com/sl_id_9ef7d445-50cf-389a-9edf-f11d859b46ce…

In the eighth episode of The Current, President Damphousse talks with Nathali Weisman, co-owner and CEO of KLP Construction Supply and TXST alum. They discuss her days as a student-athlete, the story behind changing the spelling of her first name, her interest in the construction supply industry, and supporting Bobcat football with the new Johnny a…

Wisdom, the collection of experiences in life, both sensory and emotional, that interrelates our learned intellect together in such a way as to form an additional layer of consciousness. This is what O∂inn sought when he drank from the well of Úrd. This then should be a consideration for our journey through a physical lifetime. Support the stream: …

Having the courage to look deep inside ourselves to reveal the secrets and deal with them is one of the first steps to arrive at our enlightenment. However, another big one is the willingness to see the lessons and alter our trajectory. The construct of time should have little consequence on the application of growth. Support the stream: https://st…

Understanding the balance provided by the Norse god Mani can help us to re-establish control of our though process and emotional states. By understanding the need for establishing control of incoming spiritual energy into the mind, we can seize control of our emotional processing, thereby maintaining a mental state of mind that we want. Support the…