From Atheism to Awakening: Finding God Through Movement | Gene Smithson

In this episode of The Spiritual Ninja Podcast, Jonathan sits down with Gene Smithson to explore a profound spiritual journey that began in childhood and unfolded through desperation, movement, and awakening.Gene shares how he went from atheism to a deep personal recognition of God — not as a concept, but as a lived experience. From building a hut as a child to read the Bible, to navigating a “dark night of the soul,” Gene reveals how surrender, movement, and stillness became doorways to transformation.This conversation explores:• What desperation teaches us about spiritual awakening• Why movement can become a pathway to experiencing God• How quieting the mind opens deeper awareness• The role of love in evolving into your highest self• How spirituality reshapes relationships and daily lifeGene reminds us that the purpose of life is not simply achievement — but evolution. And that love expands everything it touches.If you’ve ever felt called to something deeper… this episode is for you.