The Freeology Podcast
What happens when faith no longer fits, but your soul is still searching? Welcome to Freeology—a raw and honest podcast for those deconstructing religion, redefining masculinity, and reclaiming the sacred within. Hosted by Jason Lyle, a wilderness guide, former pastor, and spiritual coach, this show explores the gritty beauty of letting go of certainty to find something deeper.
Each episode dives into topics like spiritual healing, inner resilience, nervous system regulation, emotional sobriety, and what it means to be a wholehearted man in a fractured world. With stories from the trail, reflections on scripture through a metaphorical lens, and teachings grounded in mindfulness, breathwork, and cold water immersion, Freeology invites you to reconnect to a truth that’s older than dogma and wilder than religion.
Whether you’re deconstructing, recovering, or rebuilding—this podcast offers tools, insight, and sacred grit for the journey.
The Freeology Podcast
Yosemite Wasn't the Point
Two years ago, I stood in Yosemite Valley with my best friend Drew. I took a picture—one of those epic, jaw-dropping shots—and I remember thinking, This is holy.
But when I showed that photo to people back home, it didn’t land. And I realized something: it wasn’t the view that changed me. It was what happened inside me while I stood there.
In this episode, I unpack why the Divine is always an internal experience—and how we often mistake external moments for God. That’s how religion begins. We build systems around sacred echoes. But the truth? The real fire lives in you.
If you’ve ever felt something shift in your soul and struggled to explain it—this one’s for you.
Topics Covered:
- The difference between outer symbols and inner truth
- Why sacred moments can’t be captured—but they can wake you up
- Spiritual awakening vs. religious memory
- Masculine spirituality grounded in personal experience
- How to trust the inner fire instead of chasing the mountaintop