# Rituals For Heretics | Jeremy Steele

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Podcast: [Unconventional Leaders](https://stenobird.com/podcast/unconventional-leaders-6674813)
Published: 2026-05-12T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.heatherparady.com/podcast
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## Resource

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 Mentioned in this episode: Empowered Podcasting Grab your ticket here: https://empoweredpodcasting.com/check-out?am_id=heather444 Use code: EPC20 **“This is an affiliate link, which means. I earn a commission when you purchase through it**

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