
About this episode
Jeremy Steele creates space for folks recovering from religious trauma to rediscover ritual, spirituality, and connection on their own terms. An ordained pastor and creator of the “Not Church” community, Jeremy works with skeptics and spiritual outsiders searching for connection without rigid dogma or fear-based theology.
In this episode, Jeremy and Heather explore the psychology behind ritual, the mental health benefits of sacred practices, and why reclaiming labels like “heretic” can become part of the healing process.
WATCH EPISODES ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/heatherparady
TOPICS FROM THIS EPISODE:
- Why rituals still matter even outside organized religion
- The psychological benefits of sacred practices and meditation
- Reclaiming the “heretic” identity after religious trauma
CONNECT WITH JEREMY STEELE:
- Website: https://jeremy-steele.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skeptic.pastor/
- Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@skeptic.pastor
- Buy ‘Rituals for Heretics’: https://a.co/d/0c4YsDd7
CONNECT WITH HEATHER:
- Follow Heather on IG: https://www.instagram.com/heatherparady/
- Access Full Show Notes Here: https://www.heatherparady.com/blog/167
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