The Voice Beside Me: My Interview with Anita Kiger (my wife)

💬 Episode Summary: In this special episode, James sits down with someone who’s been there through it all—his wife, Anita. From church life to deconstruction, from raising kids to rediscovering spirituality, Anita has witnessed—and lived—this journey firsthand.

In their honest and moving conversation, Anita opens up about growing up without religion, getting "saved" out of fear, and eventually stepping into her own spiritual power through energy work, reiki, and connection to the divine feminine. She shares how she’s dealt with criticism, what she believes now, and what it means to live without a rigid belief system—but with deep intuitive trust.

This one is full of laughter, truth, and a healthy dose of fire. By the end, you’ll see why James jokes that listeners are going to want her to take over the podcast.

🔑 Key Topics Covered:

• Anita’s spiritual beginnings: no church, no doctrine, just cultural expectations
• How fear-based salvation and patriarchal religion shaped her early faith
• Discovering energy work, reiki, and a broader connection to the Divine
• Trusting intuition and reclaiming the feminine in spirituality
• Facing criticism from religious communities without backing down
• Her current beliefs—and why she doesn’t need a “belief system” to feel spiritually grounded
• Her message to women: worth, voice, and power

✨ Favorite Quotes from Anita:

• “I believe in the strength of the divine feminine. And I trust my intuition more than any doctrine.”
• “Criticize me all you want. It only makes me stronger.”
• “I don’t need to understand it all to know I’m connected to something bigger.”

📣 James' Note: This episode is personal and powerful. Anita doesn’t just talk about spiritual freedom—she lives it. I’m so glad you get to hear her story. She’s the real deal.

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