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Real Without Religion

Real Without Religion is a podcast for anyone who’s walked away from church but hasn’t walked away from their soul. Hosted by James Kiger, a former evangelical pastor turned spiritual teacher, this show reclaims the power of thought, intuition, and universal truth—without the guilt trips, dogma, or endless worship songs.We talk about what actually helps: healing from fear-based faith, learning to trust your inner voice, seeing the Bible in a new light (or letting it go entirely), and living a

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15:38

“The Word Isn’t the Thing: Rethinking God, Source,...

Real Without Religion ·

2025/08/24

Bonus Episode: “The Word Isn’t the Thing: Rethinking God, Source, and What We’re Really Pointing To”🔔 Episode Summary:In this honest and eye-opening bonus episode, James explores a word that’s shaped generations of belief—and often loaded us down with more fear than freedom: God.What happens the moment we say that word? Why does it bring up so much emotion, baggage, and confusion? And what if letting go of the word doesn’t mean letting go of the Divine?From southern preachers to Shakespearean

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16:01

Talking to the Universe: Visualization, Voice, and...

Real Without Religion ·

2025/08/17

🎙 Episode Title:Talking to the Universe: Visualization, Voice, and the Creative Power Within How to Co-Create with a Living Field of Energy🧭 Episode Summary:Can you really talk to the Universe—and expect it to respond? In this episode, we explore the spiritual and practical power of visualization and speaking things into existence. You’ll learn how the Universe functions more like a living, responsive field than a distant being, and how to start co-creating your life through focused imagination

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12:01

Gratitude — The Vibe Shift We All Need

Real Without Religion ·

2025/08/10

🎧 Bonus Episode: Gratitude — The Vibe Shift We All NeedPodcast: Real Without Religion Image Title: Gratitude: The Vibe Shift We All Need Audio Length: ~20 minutesEpisode SummaryWe’ve all heard it: “God is good all the time!” or “I’m too blessed to be stressed!”—until someone cuts us off in traffic. This bonus episode is about getting real with gratitude—not the performative kind we recite at church or over Thanksgiving dinner, but the kind that actually shifts your energy and changes your

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13:48

The Vibration You Live On – Why It Shapes Everything

Real Without Religion ·

2025/08/03

🎙 Bonus Episode: The Vibration You Live On – Why It Shapes EverythingHost: James Podcast: Real Without Religion Tags: Energy, Vibration, Frequency, Spiritual Awareness, Emotional Intelligence, Bob Proctor, Healing, Consciousness, Bible Reframed🌀 Episode Summary:You’ve probably heard someone say, “You need to raise your vibration.” But what does that actually mean? And more importantly—why does it matter?In this bonus episode, James explores the real meaning of vibration—not as a trend or a

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10:07

Special Announcement – What’s New, What’s Free, and...

Real Without Religion ·

2025/07/30

🎙️ Episode Title: Special Announcement – What’s New, What’s Free, and What’s Coming to RWR📝 Episode Description: In this special announcement, James shares an important update about Real Without Religion, including:A heartfelt thank-you for your supportDetails on the brand-new Deconstruction 101 video seriesWhat’s ahead: Voices from the Past and The Bible WithinWhy episodes drop at 8am on Sundays (wink)A strong recommendation to watch Shiny Happy People: A Teenage Holy War (Season 2)And how to

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6:10

A Message from the Universe (The Real Talk Edition)

Real Without Religion ·

2025/07/27

🎙️ Episode Title: A Message from the Universe (The Real Talk Edition)🗓️ Release Date: [Insert release date here]🎧 Episode Summary: In this special bonus episode, James steps aside and hands the mic to… the Universe. Not in theory. Not in metaphor. But in real talk.This isn’t floaty or mystical. It’s grounded, practical, and personal. With a rotating cast of voices—male, female, various accents—this message reminds us that no culture, religion, or language owns the truth. The Universe speaks to

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8:48

Jaws in My Mind – How a Shark That Wasn’t There Still...

Real Without Religion ·

2025/07/23

🎧 Episode Title:Jaws in My Mind – How a Shark That Wasn’t There Still Shaped Me📝 Episode Summary:Fifty years ago, I saw Jaws for the first time. I was 13. I lived in a small town in western Pennsylvania—nowhere near an ocean. And I had no idea what I was walking into.My youth pastor took me to see it (yes, just me and him), and even though the shark was mechanical and malfunctioned half the time, it scared the life out of me. And apparently… it stuck.In this episode, I reflect on how that movie

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5:27

What is Amenaste? A Short Reflection on a Word That...

Real Without Religion ·

2025/07/20

🎙️ Bonus Episode: What is Amenaste? A Short Reflection on a Word That Didn’t Exist—Until It Needed To🌀 Episode Summary: In this bonus episode of Real Without Religion, James shares the personal story behind a word you’ve probably heard him say at the end of every show: Amenaste.It’s not from the Bible. It’s not from Sanskrit. It’s not even in the dictionary. It’s a word James created—born from the desire to speak something sacred that wasn’t tied to shame, dogma, or religious baggage.By blending

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11:01

Foundations: Episode 12: Embodiment: Becoming the...

Real Without Religion ·

2025/07/13

🎙️ Episode 12: Embodiment – Becoming the Version of Us Who Already Has It Subtitle: Stop Waiting, Start LivingEpisode SummaryIn this episode, James Kiger breaks down the idea of embodiment—how to actually live as the version of you who already has the peace, abundance, and freedom you’re craving.We’ve talked about thoughts, flow, and spiritual law. But how do you move from knowing to becoming? How do you stop hoping life will catch up to your dreams—and start living as if it already has?James

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14:24

Foundations: Episode 11: Abundance and Money

Real Without Religion ·

2025/07/06

🎙️ Episode 11: Abundance and Money Subtitle: Letting Go of Scarcity and Living in FlowEpisode SummaryIn this episode, James Kiger digs into the spiritual side of money—no prosperity gospel hype, no guilt trips, just the truth about abundance.Growing up, many of us were taught that money was either a sign of sin or a sign of favor, depending on which sermon you caught that week. But what if money isn’t good or bad—just a mirror of what we believe?James unpacks how scarcity sneaks in: the guilt that

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14:54

Foundations: Episode 10: The Law Behind the Thought

Real Without Religion ·

2025/06/29

🎙️ Episode 10: The Law Behind the Thought Subtitle: Universal Principles at WorkEpisode SummaryIn this episode, James Kiger explores the universal spiritual laws that shape your life—laws that respond to your beliefs, thoughts, and clarity, no matter who you are. Growing up, many of us were taught to fear our thoughts, seeing them as traps or temptations. But now? James sees them as tools—tools that work with these laws to shape everything around us.James breaks down what these laws really are—like

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7:06

The Midweek Pulse- June 25, 2025

Real Without Religion ·

2025/06/25

Episode 1 – The Midweek Pulse (Because You Refused to Sign Up for the Newsletter)Welcome to the very first Midweek Pulse—your five-minute check-in from James at Real Without Religion. In this quick update, James shares:Why the newsletter dream is officially dead (thanks, lurkers 😉)A sneak peek at the upcoming podcast series, Voices from the PastWhere to find spiritual tools, affirmations, and merchWhy you’re hearing short ads for his FastStart2College coachingAnd a personal, encouraging message

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9:45

“I’m Not Hurt—I’m Just Honest”

Real Without Religion ·

2025/06/22

🎙 Episode Title:“I’m Not Hurt—I’m Just Honest”SIGN UP FOR MY MAILING LIST HERE📌 Episode Summary:In this honest solo episode, James addresses a recurring question he’s heard from listeners and former church friends: “Are you only saying this because you were hurt?” The answer is no. This episode isn’t about bitterness or blame—it’s about clarity. James reflects on his church upbringing, the pastors and teachers he’s grateful for, and the real reasons his beliefs began to shift: study, common sense,

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16:30

How to Stay Human When the World Is on Fire

Real Without Religion ·

2025/06/18

🎙 Episode TitleHow to Stay Human When the World Is on Fire Bonus Episode – Engaged but Not Exhausted📝 Show NotesWhat do you do when the world feels like it’s on fire—and the people you thought would recognize it are the ones feeding the flames?In this raw and honest bonus episode, I talk about the emotional and spiritual toll of watching democracy unravel, especially when it’s been justified in the name of religion. From ICE raids and lies to Christians calling Trump “King Cyrus,” this isn’t about

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10:28

Think Again

Real Without Religion ·

2025/06/15

🎙️ Episode 9: Think Again Subtitle: Reclaiming the Power of Thought and Inner CreationEpisode SummaryIn this episode, James Kiger dives into something that used to freak him out a bit—and honestly, still messes with him some days: the power of your thoughts.Growing up, many of us were told that our minds were dangerous, our imaginations suspect. We were warned not to trust our own understanding, not to follow our feelings, and to be wary of anything that felt too good to be true.But what if that’s

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20:39

The Voice Beside Me: My Interview with Anita Kiger...

Real Without Religion ·

2025/06/11

💬 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

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20:39

The Voice Beside Me: A Conversation with My Wife Anita

Real Without Religion ·

2025/06/11

💬 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

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9:23

The Great Christian Worm Ballads

Real Without Religion ·

2025/06/08

🎙️ Episode 8: The Great Christian Worm Ballads Subtitle: From Misery to EmpowermentEpisode SummaryEver catch yourself humming those old hymns that called you a “wretch” or a “worm” and wonder how that shaped your life? In this episode, James Kiger unpacks the soundtrack of shame that we grew up with in church—those songs that taught us that spiritual growth meant staying small and quiet. From the Gaither Homecoming specials to the hymnals that doubled as group therapy for low self-worth, we’re

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8:43

A Word for My LGBTQ Friends—And My Own Spiritual...

Real Without Religion ·

2025/06/04

🎙️ A Word for My LGBTQ Friends—And My Own Spiritual Coming OutSubtitle: Honest Reflections and an ApologyEpisode SummaryIn this bonus episode, James Kiger shares a deeply personal reflection: his own spiritual coming out and the ways it’s helped him understand, in a small but real way, the journey of his LGBTQ friends.As we honor Pride Month, James opens up about the homophobia he grew up with—how it shaped his early beliefs and even how he once caused harm to others. He doesn’t shy away from

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10:01

Walking in the Spirit

Real Without Religion ·

2025/06/01

🎙️ Episode 7: Walking in the Spirit Subtitle: Flow, Anointing, and the Power of Being RealEpisode SummaryIn this episode, James Kiger shares a fresh, practical look at what it really means to “walk in the Spirit.” Growing up, he heard it was about goosebumps, oil, and special people. But now? He sees it as something simple and real: flow.James unpacks how “walking in the Spirit” isn’t about chasing signs—it’s about showing up as your truest self. It’s those moments when you feel clear, connected,

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