Foundations Series: Episode 1: Introduction To Real Without Religion

🎙️ Episode Title: Before We Begin: Why This Podcast Exists

Podcast: Real Without Religion with James Kiger

👣 Episode Summary:

In this opening episode, James Kiger — a former pastor turned spiritual teacher — shares the raw, personal story behind Real Without Religion. From questioning hell and the rapture to rediscovering his own divine spark, James invites listeners into a conversation that’s honest, unpolished, and real. No sermons. No scripts. Just the stuff we’ve all been thinking but were afraid to say out loud.

If you’ve ever asked:

• “Is this really what Jesus meant?”
• “Do I have to throw away everything to be spiritual?”
• “What if the divine has been within me all along?”

…then this podcast might be for you.

This is not about deconstruction for the sake of destruction. It’s about rebuilding something real — a spirituality that feels alive, joyful, and free. You’ll hear about sacred texts as metaphors, universal spiritual laws, and the beauty of reclaiming your inner voice.

So whether you’re burned out on religion or just curious about what lies beyond it, you’re welcome here. No guilt. No dogma. Just wonder, thoughtfulness, and maybe a laugh or two (Anita, we see you).

🔑 In This Episode:

• Why James walked away from the pulpit — but not from spirituality
• How asking honest questions led to a deeper kind of faith
• A reframed look at the Bible, Jesus, and the divine within
• What this podcast is (and isn’t) — and who it’s for

🧭 Key Themes:

• Letting go of fear-based faith
• Reclaiming sacredness without religion
• Embracing curiosity, inner wisdom, and spiritual freedom
• Meeting spiritual mentors like Neville Goddard & Florence Scovel Shinn
• Discovering the divine spark already within you

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