Breaking Free From the Authority Problem

Breaking Free From the Authority Problem

Author: Circle of Atonement October 2, 2023 Duration: 58:29

Are you someone who grates at being told what to do? We're all like this to some degree and, if we have a problem with human authorities, how much more will we have a problem with God's authority! For by creating us, God essentially told us what we ARE, which is far more basic than telling us what to do. As an attempted solution, we often push God to the margins. And this makes a certain sense: no authority, no problem. But A Course in Miracles sees a more complete solution, one which lies in a whole other direction. Please join Robert and Emily as they explore this fascinating topic, which is more central to both the Course and to our lives than we have perhaps suspected.

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Hosted by Robert and Emily Perry of the Circle of Atonement, Exploring A Course in Miracles is a series of thoughtful dialogues that delve into the practical philosophy and spiritual framework of A Course in Miracles. Each episode feels like sitting in on a genuine conversation, where complex ideas are unpacked with clarity and personal insight. You’ll hear discussions that go beyond surface-level interpretation, addressing common questions, subtle nuances, and the real-world application of Course principles. The Perrys bring a depth of understanding from their decades of work, creating a space where both new students and long-time practitioners can find fresh perspectives. This podcast serves as an auditory companion for anyone on this particular path, emphasizing a gentle approach to forgiveness and inner peace. Tuning in regularly provides a sense of continuity and deepening reflection, making the teachings feel accessible and relevant to daily life. The Circle of Atonement, through this audio series and its other resources, supports a journey toward a transformed perception, one conversation at a time.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Exploring A Course in Miracles
Podcast Episodes
Who is the Path Calling You to Be? (Sunday Gathering Sermon) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:42
In this Sunday Gathering message, Emily Perry invites you to explore one of the most important questions on the spiritual journey: Who is your path calling you to become? Through real-life examples, practical guidance, a…
How to be More Loving [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:36
In this episode, Robert and Emily Perry dive into the content and the backstory of "The Journey Into Fear"—a newly restored Text section in the Complete and Annotated Edition of A Course in Miracles. The message of this…
A New Vision of Faith (Sunday Gathering Sermon) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:54
In this Sunday Gathering sermon, Emily Perry draws inspiration from Frederick Douglass' powerful 1852 speech "What, to the Slave, is the Fourth of July?" to examine the gap between the high ideals of faith and the painfu…
ACIM for Parents [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:38
In this episode of Exploring A Course in Miracles, Robert & Emily Perry dive into what A Course in Miracles teaches about parenting—and how those teachings have shaped their own parenting journeys. You'll learn: What the…
A Call for Justice (Sunday Gathering Sermon) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:42
In this sermon, Emily Perry explores A Course in Miracles' radical redefinition of justice—not as punishment, but as love itself. In a world where justice is seen as people getting what they deserve for what they do, the…
Understanding Forgiveness: Common Questions Answered [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:18
In this special Q&A episode of Exploring A Course in Miracles, Robert and Emily Perry dive into the central teaching of the Course—forgiveness—and answer your questions about how to truly live it. What does the Course sa…
Changing Our Frame From Fear to Love (Sunday Gathering Sermon) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:42
In this message, Emily Perry explores the hidden "frame of reference" we each bring to everything we see—and how A Course in Miracles invites us to shift from the ego's frame of distortion to the Holy Spirit's frame of l…
Does ACIM Want Us to Save the World? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:00
In this episode of Exploring A Course in Miracles, Robert and Emily Perry explore one of the most misunderstood themes in the Course: our role in the world's healing. While the Course teaches that form is an illusion, it…
The Wisdom of Joyful Resistance (Sunday Gathering Sermon) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:44
What does it mean to choose joy in a world that feels anything but joyful? In this Sunday Gathering message, Emily Perry explores the practice of claiming joy not as escapism, but as a spiritual act of defiance against f…
What is the Holy Spirit? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:57
In this episode of Exploring A Course in Miracles podcast, Robert & Emily Perry dive into one of the Course's most essential—and most misunderstood—figures: the Holy Spirit. You will learn: Who is the Holy Spirit? What i…