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
Marianne Williamson on `The Mystic Jesus' [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:54
For this episode of Exploring A Course in Miracles podcast, Emily Perry interviewed Marianne Williamson on her latest book, The Mystic Jesus: The Mind of Love. Marianne shares her insights on the "spiritual force" of Jes…
The Priestess in A Course in Miracles [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:25
In the months before A Course in Miracles started coming through, scribe Helen Schucman had three different Priestess visions that all appear to represent a past life of hers. One of those visions would continue to recur…
The Forgotten Material - Upcoming Series Preview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:38
In this episode of Exploring A Course in Miracles, Robert and Emily Perry focus on two of the most important but little-known writings from Course scribe Helen Schucman: The Gifts of God and the Special Messages. The Gif…
From Words to Experience in A Course in Miracles [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:06
In contemporary spirituality, we are told to "go beyond concepts and words" to a more direct connection with God. We are told not to be too "in our heads" because thinking blocks spiritual experience. These are very popu…
How to Save the World (Sunday Gathering Sermon) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:55
In this Sunday Gathering sermon, Emily Perry shares tools and principles from nonviolent civil rights protests of the 1950s and 60s and discusses the relevance for students of A Course in Miracles today. From Martin Luth…
Why We Need Teachers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:03
In this episode, Robert and Emily discuss the need for wise and experienced spiritual teachers and the call that some feel to be a teacher. They talk about the qualities of a teacher the Course highlights—qualities the C…
A Course in Miracles and Homosexuality [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:56
Many have come upon the comments about homosexuality after miracle principle 18 in the Complete and Annotated Edition of A Course in Miracles (CE) and have been turned off, thinking this is the same old prejudiced rhetor…
How to Practice A Course in Miracles (i.e. What to DO Each Day) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:08
When it comes to A Course in Miracles, one thing students are always asking is, "How do I make the Course practical?" A Course in Miracles, however, is full of practical instructions. The Course aims to enclose our day i…
Does God Really Have a Plan? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:11
Amidst all of life's chaos, we find ourselves hoping that someone up there has got a plan—a plan for our lives, a plan for our world. It's hard to shake this hope, even when we don't believe in God. At the same time, the…