About the Book
For thousands of years, rituals helped people move through fear, loss, hope, and transformation. They gave physical shape to things that are hard to name.
Then a lot of us left religion. And we didn’t just lose the beliefs. We lost the practices too.
Rituals for Heretics keeps the psychological power of ritual while removing the god/divine piece. It keeps the embodiment. The repetition. The meaning-making.
And it leaves the question of God open.
You bring whatever you believe. Or don’t believe.
The rituals still work.
Why Read This Book?
You’ve felt caught between two worlds. If certainty no longer fits, but emptiness doesn’t either. If you still want a way to process your life that isn’t just scrolling, numbing out, or pretending you’re fine.
You’re tired of being told what to believe, but you still want something that actually helps you process your life and make sense of it.
You’ve been told meditation is just sitting still and clearing your mind, and it never worked for you, so you’re ready for something more honest and actually doable.
What You’ll Find Inside
Grounded Rituals for Real Life: Practices for grief, change, and uncertainty that don’t require certainty about God.
Meditation That Actually Works: Real, guided approaches that go beyond sitting still and trying to clear your mind.
Reflection Without Dogma: Prompts and practices that help you build meaning without being told what to believe.
Have Jeremy Speak to Your Group or Lead A Ritual Retreat
Jeremy speaks all over the country to religious groups, business leaders, and nonprofits, and has between 300K and 1Million views per month on his social media content online.
Explore the psychological power of ritual, explore ritual and meditation with Jeremy via Zoom, an in-person keynote, retreat, or Sunday sermon, or all of the above. If you’re interested, let us know and we’ll book a time to explore partnering together
About Jeremy Steele
Jeremy Steele is a seasoned author, and progressive pastor with over 25 years of experience in religious leadership. His books and hundreds of articles in major religious publications have inspired readers worldwide to explore a faith that transforms. Jeremy’s has amassed over 400,000 followers, and his Discord group, 'Not Church,' provides a safe space for everyone from agnostics to mystics to post-Christians to connect and choose spiritual beliefs that work for them.
Interview Jeremy on your Podcast or Radio Show
Jeremy has hosted and appeared on over 400 podcast episodes in the last 15 years. He is adept at this medium, and has professional recording equipment. Sample interview questions can be provided upon request.