SEASON 01
Real Talk for the Spiritually Awake and Religiously Done
Real Without Religion is a podcast for those of us who left church but never lost our longing for something deeper. If you’ve ever looked around after walking away from religion and thought, “Now what?”—you’re not alone.
I’m James Kiger, a former evangelical pastor who traded sermons for honest conversations. These days, I’m not here to preach. I’m just here to walk alongside you as we explore what it means to live a spiritually connected life—without the fear, the pressure, or the performance.
This show isn’t about convincing anyone of anything. It’s about asking better questions, sharing the road, and discovering that your inner wisdom was never off-limits. Together, we’ll talk about the stuff that actually helps:
Healing from fear-based faith
Learning to trust your own voice
Seeing the Bible in a new light—or letting it go altogether
Reclaiming spirituality as something personal, joyful, and real
No dogma. No guilt trips. No pretending to have it all figured out.
Just fellow travelers, finding our way toward freedom and truth—one honest conversation at a time.
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James Kiger
James Kiger spent 25 years as a pastor, youth pastor, and evangelist—preaching, teaching, and doing his best to follow the rules. These days, he’s more interested in asking better questions than giving perfect answers.
As the host of Real Without Religion, James shows up not as a spiritual authority, but as a fellow traveler—someone who’s wrestled with faith, walked away from religion, and found something deeper on the other side.
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