Steps along the journey (Pt 4) Episode 76

What happens when your worldview crashes, but your soul keeps whispering? In this raw and intimate episode of Rettals Pub, we wander down the winding paths of Norse paganism, atheism, deconstruction, and the quiet ache for meaning in suffering. We’re not here for tidy answers. This is a spiritual sleepover—Kentucky coffee in hand, laughter in the background, and a heartfelt reckoning with what it means to be human, divine, and something in-between. Inside this episode: 🌟 Why Odin’s demand for growth may resonate more deeply than salvation 🌟 The haunting question: Are our choices free, or are they part of a sacred unfolding? 🌟 What it feels like to not see visions or hear voices, and still crave the mystery 🌟 Whether running out of gas is divine orchestration or just bad planning 🌟 Honest reflections on pain, purpose, and the children we can’t save 🌟 The ocean-wave metaphor: Are we droplets of God exploring matter? Themes include spiritual maturity, mystical vs. practical faith, manifesting vs. surrender, and what it means to ascend without needing to escape. This one’s for the seekers who have left religion but still find God in the cracks. It’s for the ones wrestling with fate, free will, and the gnawing ache of unanswered prayers. 🪑 Pull up a seat. The pub’s open. 🗣️ Drop your thoughts in the comments—what resonated, what challenged you? And if you’re journeying too, subscribe for more soul-deep dives. 📜 Referenced Wisdom Sources ✅ Rainn Wilson – Soul Boom: humor-infused blueprint for spiritual evolution. (@rainnwilson) ✅ The Bible – reference to “The steps of a righteous man are ordered” (Psalm 37:23) ✅ Buddhist teaching – life’s purpose is to ascend through experience 🛠️ Concepts, Metaphors, or Frameworks ✅ Odin vs. Jesus Archetype: divine figures as mirrors of inner growth vs. outer salvation ✅ Road to Damascus: metaphor for sudden spiritual awakening ✅ “Wave in the ocean” – we are not God, but of God ✅ Vision Board Manifestation: the tension between free will and fate ✅ Dallas Metaphor: multiple paths, same destination, but who chose the route? 📖 6. Scriptures or Teachings Referenced 🔸Psalm 37:23 — “The steps of a righteous man are ordered by the Lord”🔸Philippians 2:13 — Implied: “It is God who works in you to will and to act…”🔸 Buddhist Concept — The soul incarnates to experience suffering as part of liberation #RettalsPub #SoulVsSpirit #SpiritualAwakening #OdinVsJesus #MysticalRealTalk #DeconstructionJourney #InnerWork Support the show*show notes may contain affiliate links Website: https://rettals.pub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rettalspub/ Survey: https://rettals.pub/survey YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RettalsPub

Send us a textWelcome back to Rettals Pub — where spirituality flows like bourbon and truth is chased, not preached.In this soulful and unscripted episode, we dive into what it really means to love deeply, embrace emotional honesty, and find sacred meaning in the messy parts of life — without the baggage of religion. This one’s for anyone who's ever felt "too much" or not enough. You’re not alone.Topics we explore:Why emotional openness isn't a weakness but a spiritual strengthLetting go of people’s opinions — and holding onto compassionHow everyday conversations can "minister" without the pulpitThe misunderstood word “love” and its many layersSoul reflections, spontaneous wisdom, and laughing through the awkwardThe spirituality of breath, being, and friendshipFruit trees, reincarnation, and why existence itself is holyGrab a drink. Settle in. Let’s be real.Support the show*show notes may contain affiliate links Website: https://rettals.pub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rettalspub/ Survey: https://rettals.pub/survey YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RettalsPub ★ Support this podcast ★

Send us a textSometimes it's subtle, sometimes it's a Damascus experience and you get "knocked the f*ck out". And you realize everything you thought was 'real', was merely a production. Think The Truman Show.Music & Bands we mentioned on the show:It's Been A While, StaindAmon AmarthFinger Eleven3 Doors DownCreedWhat we drank on the show:Kentucky Coffee: Bulleit Rye, coffee, brown sugar, waterSupport the show*show notes may contain affiliate links Website: https://rettals.pub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rettalspub/ Survey: https://rettals.pub/survey YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RettalsPub ★ Support this podcast ★

Send us a textThe soul moves from one life to the next, wearing different 'spacesuits' each time, and death becomes equivalent with taking off a tight shoe.Resources mentioned:Soul Boom, Rainn WilsonBecoming Nobody, Ram DassTribes, Seth GodinSupport the show*show notes may contain affiliate links Website: https://rettals.pub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rettalspub/ Survey: https://rettals.pub/survey YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RettalsPub ★ Support this podcast ★

Send us a textDoes the body have a soul, OR does the soul have a body?Resources mentioned:Soul Boom, by Rainn WilsonThe Tibetan Book of the Dead on Amazon GaiaSupport the show*show notes may contain affiliate links Website: https://rettals.pub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rettalspub/ Survey: https://rettals.pub/survey YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RettalsPub ★ Support this podcast ★

Send us a textWe continue discussing the journey through life, and how each step leads to the next. And when your beliefs and ideology change, and seem to be in direct conflict with an earlier premise, it's best viewed as merely an evolution vs a contradiction.We also talk gifts and how we were taught they are only tied to your religion. However, we believe when you're no longer in said religion, you STILL have your gift(s).Resources mentioned:Tony Robbins, I Am Not Your Guru on NetflixSupport the show*show notes may contain affiliate links Website: https://rettals.pub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rettalspub/ Survey: https://rettals.pub/survey YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RettalsPub ★ Support this podcast ★

Send us a textIn this episode, we welcome our new co-host, Billy Keene, who was a recent guest on the show! We talk spirituality, kindness, and serving...(shout out to one of our favorite local joints, El Gordo Taqueria, with our favorite waitress, Michelle!)What we drank on the show:Bulleit RyeSupport the show*show notes may contain affiliate links Website: https://rettals.pub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rettalspub/ Survey: https://rettals.pub/survey YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RettalsPub ★ Support this podcast ★

Send us a textNothing major - just a channel update.  Cliff notes:2 Year Birthday (Anniversary)New Co-HostNew StudioWe want to let all our listeners know that we appreciate you and hope to continue to provide content that is helpful for all of you. Thank you!Nate and the Rettals Pub teamSupport the show*show notes may contain affiliate links Website: https://rettals.pub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rettalspub/ Survey: https://rettals.pub/survey YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RettalsPub ★ Support this podcast ★

Send us a textWe all have gifts, regardless of whether religion plays a role in your life or not. Accept yourself as you are. Love people. Show compassion. Have grace."Some people were not put here to evolve. They are here to remind you what it looks like if you don't."Resources mentioned on the show:Ram Dass Becoming NobodyAlan WattsThe Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You, by Elaine N AronSupport the show*show notes may contain affiliate links Website: https://rettals.pub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rettalspub/ Survey: https://rettals.pub/survey YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RettalsPub ★ Support this podcast ★

Send us a textBilly's journey continues after leaving the Pentecostal organization, including his struggles with his sexuality, which were in direct conflict with Christianity. He shares being divorced, then being a single dad, to finding new love with his husband, his continuing search for spirituality, and his favorite 3 R's: reconciliation, resilience, resolve.Support the show*show notes may contain affiliate links Website: https://rettals.pub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rettalspub/ Survey: https://rettals.pub/survey YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RettalsPub ★ Support this podcast ★