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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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5:04

"Sacred and Secret – Why You Don’t Have to Tell...

Real Without Religion ·

2025/12/14

🎙️ Real Without Religion – Episode Title: "Sacred and Secret – Why You Don’t Have to Tell Everyone What You’re Praying For"📘 Anchor Verse: Matthew 6:6"But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you."🎧 Show Notes: Ever shared a prayer or intention too soon—and felt it unravel after someone gave you a blank stare, an awkward pause, or a careless comment?In this episode of Real Without Religion, James

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9:10

Jesus’ Teachings: What We Got Wrong Episode 3 –...

Real Without Religion ·

2025/12/07

Jesus’ Teachings: What We Got Wrong Episode 3 – Repent Doesn’t Mean Grovel🔍 Episode SummaryWhen you hear the word repent, what comes to mind? For a lot of us, it’s crying at the altar, begging God for forgiveness, and hoping this time it sticks. But that’s not what Jesus meant at all.In this episode, James digs into the real meaning of repentance. You’ll hear the story of Grandma’s roast (and why everyone cut the ends off without knowing why), and learn why Jesus’ word metanoia wasn’t about tears

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10:55

Jesus’ Teachings: What We Got Wrong Episode 2 – Born...

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2025/11/30

Jesus’ Teachings: What We Got Wrong Episode 2 – Born Again Doesn't Mean Start Over🔍 Episode SummaryIn this episode, James unpacks one of the most familiar — and misunderstood — phrases in Christianity: born again. For many of us, it meant endless altar calls, rededications, and the fear of hell if we didn’t get it right. But when Jesus first used the phrase, he wasn’t talking about rituals, emotions, or membership. He was pointing to something already inside us.You’ll hear the story of Jesus’

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11:29

Jesus’ Teachings: What We Got Wrong Episode 1 – The...

Real Without Religion ·

2025/11/23

Jesus’ Teachings: What We Got Wrong Episode 1 – The Kingdom Isn’t in the Sky🔍 Episode SummaryIn this first episode of Jesus’ Teachings: What We Got Wrong, James rethinks one of the biggest ideas many of us grew up with: that heaven is a city in the clouds you go to when you die. We were told to say the prayer, behave enough, and someday we’d get our mansion and walk streets of gold. But Jesus never said that. What he did say was, “The Kingdom of God is within you.”This episode looks at how that

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Jesus’ Teachings: What We Got Wrong Trailer

Real Without Religion ·

2025/11/16

📝 Trailer Show NotesTitle: Season 4 Trailer – Jesus’ Teachings: What We Got Wrong Description: What if Jesus wasn’t confusing — we were just taught him wrong?Welcome to Season 4 of Real Without Religion, a series called Jesus’ Teachings: What We Got Wrong. This season isn’t about throwing out Jesus — it’s about hearing him clearly, without the fear, shame, or religious pressure.Each episode reclaims a familiar teaching you may have heard in church… …and reframes it through the lens of awakening,

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9:38

The Bible Within- Episode 7: The Reset Was Always Coming

Real Without Religion ·

2025/11/09

🎙️ The Bible Within — Episode 7 The Reset Was Always Coming The Year of Jubilee – Leviticus 25Episode Summary: You don’t have to earn your way back to peace, purpose, or joy. You were never disqualified. In this episode, James cracks open one of the most overlooked corners of the Bible—Leviticus—and finds something shocking: freedom. The Year of Jubilee wasn’t about punishment or rules. It was about release. And the message still stands.We explore what it means to cancel the debt, return to your

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11:40

The Bible Within- Episode 6: The Battle Is in the Mind

Real Without Religion ·

2025/11/02

🎙️ The Bible WithinEpisode 6: The Battle Is in the MindRewriting the Giant in Your HeadDescription: This one’s not about a literal giant. It’s about the story we keep telling ourselves—the one where we’re not enough.In this episode, James walks with us through the story of David and Goliath and shows how this ancient tale is really about something modern: the internal battles we all face. The voices. The fear. The pressure to perform. The instinct to copy someone else’s armor.But what if the key to

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9:44

Voices From The Past Episode 10: The Power to Begin...

Real Without Religion ·

2025/10/29

The Power to Begin Again: Wisdom from Orison Swett Marden Imaginary Conversations – Voices Beyond Time✨ Episode Summary: What if your next chapter didn’t require the permission of your last one?In this inspiring episode of Real Without Religion, James introduces us to Orison Swett Marden, the quiet giant behind the early self-help movement and author of The Miracle of Right Thought. Long before "manifestation" became mainstream, Marden was teaching people that their thoughts shape their lives—and

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10:30

The Bible Within- Episode 5: The Walls Must Fall

Real Without Religion ·

2025/10/26

🎙️ The Bible WithinEpisode 5: The Walls Must FallBreaking Through the Structures That Keep You SmallDescription: You’ve crossed the wilderness. You’ve stepped into your promise. But right in front of you… is a wall.In this episode of The Bible Within, James unpacks the metaphysical meaning behind the fall of Jericho—not as a military conquest, but as a spiritual teaching. This isn’t about whether it literally happened. It’s a story about the structures we build inside ourselves, and what it takes

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9:01

Voices From The Past: Episode 9: The Secret of the...

Real Without Religion ·

2025/10/22

🎙️ Episode Title: The Secret of the Ages: Robert Collier and the Creative Power of Desire A Guided Reflection on His Teachings🌀 Episode Summary: What if your desires weren’t distractions—but directions?In this soul-grounding episode of Real Without Religion, James unpacks the timeless wisdom of Robert Collier, author of The Secret of the Ages. Though not as widely known as Neville or Napoleon Hill, Collier’s work quietly shaped generations of spiritual seekers and success thinkers alike—especially

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13:03

The Bible Within- Episode 4: Crossing Over

Real Without Religion ·

2025/10/19

🎙️ The Bible WithinEpisode 4: Crossing OverClaiming the Land You Thought Wasn’t YoursDescription: You’ve wandered. You’ve healed. You’ve survived. Now you’re standing at the edge of something beautiful— but you still have to step into it.In this episode of The Bible Within, James unpacks the metaphysical meaning of crossing the Jordan River—where spiritual growth shifts from wandering to receiving. Drawing from the story of Joshua and the Ark of the Covenant, this episode dives deep into imposter

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9:50

Voices From The Past: Episode 8: Unlocking the Power...

Real Without Religion ·

2025/10/15

🎙️ Episode Title: Unlocking the Power Within: Joseph Murphy and the Subconscious Mind A Guided Reflection on His Teachings🌀 Episode Summary: What if your mind wasn’t just remembering the past—but creating the future?In this powerful episode of Real Without Religion, James explores the groundbreaking work of Dr. Joseph Murphy, author of the perennial bestseller The Power of Your Subconscious Mind. Long before neuroscience hit the mainstream, Murphy was teaching people how to work with their

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12:10

The Bible Within-Episode 3: Into the Wilderness

Real Without Religion ·

2025/10/12

🎙️ The Bible WithinEpisode 3: Into the WildernessWhen Progress Feels Like Losing ControlDescription: You’ve broken free from the old way of living. You crossed the sea. You left Egypt behind. But now… you’re in the wilderness. The place between what was and what will be.In this powerful episode, James explores the metaphysical meaning of the Israelites' 40-year wilderness journey—and how it mirrors our own spiritual path. From ego detox to daily manna, from doubt to declaration, this episode will

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8:50

Voices From The Past: Episode 7: As You Think: The...

Real Without Religion ·

2025/10/09

🎙️ Episode Title: As You Think: The Quiet Power of James Allen A Guided Reflection on His Teachings🌀 Episode Summary: What if your life isn’t happening to you—but through you?In this contemplative episode of Real Without Religion, James reflects on the enduring wisdom of James Allen, author of the timeless classic As a Man Thinketh. Long before “mindset” became a buzzword, Allen was quietly writing about the power of thought—not in theory, but as the foundation of character, peace, and personal

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9:54

The Bible Within-Episode 2 Red Sea Moments

Real Without Religion ·

2025/10/05

Episode SummaryIn this powerful second episode of The Bible Within, James brings the Exodus story to life—not as a history lesson, but as a spiritual metaphor for every moment you’ve ever stood between your fear and your future.What do you do when you've left Egypt—but you're staring at an ocean with no way through?Red Sea moments are where everything looks impossible. But they’re also where transformation happens. In this episode, James shares his own journey launching this podcast, the internal

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9:59

Voices From the Past: Episode 6: Your Invisible...

Real Without Religion ·

2025/10/01

🎙️ Episode Title: Your Invisible Power: Lessons from Genevieve Behrend A Short Imaginary Conversation🌀 Episode Summary: How do you create what you can’t yet see? In this episode of Real Without Religion, James explores the bold and beautiful teachings of Genevieve Behrend, a lesser-known but deeply influential voice in the world of metaphysical spirituality.As the only personal student of Thomas Troward, Genevieve learned how to turn abstract spiritual law into practical, personal transformation

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8:07

The Bible Within- Episode 1: Egypt Is Not a Place

Real Without Religion ·

2025/09/28

Episode SummaryIn this powerful opening episode of The Bible Within, James explores the story of Israel’s slavery in Egypt—not as a historical event, but as a living metaphor for our inner lives.What if Egypt isn’t about geography at all? What if Pharaoh is still speaking—and not from a throne, but from inside your head?This episode reframes the Exodus story as a journey within—out of fear-based conditioning, inherited beliefs, and mental loops that keep us stuck. You'll hear how the burning bush,

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1:18

The Bible Within Trailer –

Real Without Religion ·

2025/09/28

Title: Season 3 Trailer – The Bible Within Podcast: Real Without Religion Series: The Bible Within (Season 3) Description: You’ve heard the stories — Moses, the Red Sea, the wilderness, Jericho. But what if these ancient texts weren’t just historical accounts... What if they were a mirror?Welcome to Season 3 of Real Without Religion — a series called The Bible Within. In this season, we explore the inner meaning of Scripture. Not to argue doctrine, but to awaken something inside you.Because you have

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9:57

Voices From the Past: Episode 5: Emmet Fox on the...

Real Without Religion ·

2025/09/24

🎙️ Episode Title: The Mountaintop Within: Emmet Fox on the Lord’s Prayer, Thought Power, and Healing from Fear-Based Faith A Guided Reflection on His Teachings🌀 Episode Summary: What if the Lord’s Prayer wasn’t a performance—but a practice? What if spirituality didn’t require fear, shame, or guilt to be real?In this guided reflection, James unpacks the life-changing teachings of Emmet Fox, one of the early 20th century’s most profound metaphysical voices. At a time when religion was dominated by

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10:27

Voices From the Past: Episode 4: In Tune with the...

Real Without Religion ·

2025/09/21

🎙️ Episode Title: In Tune with the Infinite: Lessons from Ralph Waldo Trine A Short Imaginary Conversation🌀 Episode Summary: What if spiritual power didn’t come from effort—but from harmony? In this quiet and powerful episode of Real Without Religion, James explores the teachings of Ralph Waldo Trine, a gentle giant in modern metaphysical thought whose influence helped shape the spiritual movement long before it had a name.Back in 1897, Trine published In Tune with the Infinite, a book that

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