Exploring A Course in Miracles

Exploring A Course in Miracles offers in-depth conversations on Course-related topics from Robert and Emily Perry. To learn more about Circle of Atonement offerings for your A Course in Miracles journey, including our Complete and Annotated Edition (CE) of A Course in Miracles and our Course Companions online learning community, please visit www.circleofa.org.

How to Be Truly Wise 05/04/2026

A Course in Miracles' Vision of Therapy 04/21/2026

A Course in Miracles' Vision of Therapy A Course in Miracles has its own form of psychotherapy—a complete approach to healing the mind rooted in its spiritual thought system. In this conversation, we explore the Course’s approach to therapy, covering: What the Course teaches about psychotherapy Why therapy plays such a central role in its thought system How it compares to approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Why the Course emphasizes changing perception over analyzing the past The role of forgiveness in true psychological healing What a “holy relationship” between therapist and patient really means At its core, the Course’s version of therapy is about shifting our emotional worldview—from fear, guilt, and defensiveness to a deeper recognition of innocence, safety, and love. This episode is also a preview of our training: Miracle-Minded Therapy Level 1. If you’re interested in learning more or participating, you can find details at this link: 👉 Whether you’re a therapist, a student of the Course, or simply someone interested in healing, we hope this conversation offers a meaningful new perspective. ___________________________ Since 1993, our purpose has been to help with both the theory and practical application of A Course in Miracles. We are the publisher of the Complete and Annotated Edition of the Course (known as the “CE”), which is available as a , , and via . Our work grows out of our commitment to be as faithful as possible to what A Course in Miracles says, years of dedication to walking this path ourselves, and a desire to see the Course’s purpose realized in the lives of students and in the world. You are invited to download the free ACIM CE App to read, search, or listen to the Course wherever you are in the world, by following the instructions at Whether you are new to ACIM or you’ve been a student for many years, you are welcome to join our online community and learning platform to access a vast collection of resources designed to help you understand and apply Course teachings in everyday life: To submit a question or suggest a topic for a future podcast episode, please email . If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider subscribing and leaving a review, as this will help us reach other listeners. You are also welcome to make a donation to help support our work at . *Amazon affiliate links /episode/index/show/acimradio/id/40951195

Rethinking Disagreement in Spiritual Community 04/13/2026

Rethinking Disagreement in Spiritual Community So many of us have learned that, in spiritual community, disagreement is a problem. We’re supposed to be positive. Be loving. Anything else is ego. But what if complete agreement is not actually what love requires? In this Sunday Gathering sermon, we share a message called “Rethinking Disagreement in Spiritual Community,” where we explore a powerful question: Is disagreement really unspiritual—or have we misunderstood what love looks like when something isn’t right? If you’ve ever felt the tension between being loving and being honest, this message is for you. Want to join us for a Sunday Gathering? Access is included with a membership. References: The Strange Taboo Against Disagreeing The Chain of Miscreation 3Chapter 9, Section III The Correction of Errors: 2 When you correct a brother, you are telling him he is wrong. ²He may be making no sense at the time, and it is certain that if he is speaking from the ego, he will be making no sense. ³But your task is still to tell him he is right. ⁴You do not tell him this verbally if he is speaking foolishly, because he needs correction at another level, since his error is at another level. ⁵He is still right, because he is a Son of God. ⁶His ego is always wrong, no matter what it says or does.) ___________________________ Since 1993, our purpose has been to help with both the theory and practical application of A Course in Miracles. We are the publisher of the Complete and Annotated Edition of the Course (known as the “CE”), which is available as a , , and via . Our work grows out of our commitment to be as faithful as possible to what A Course in Miracles says, years of dedication to walking this path ourselves, and a desire to see the Course’s purpose realized in the lives of students and in the world. You are invited to download the free ACIM CE App to read, search, or listen to the Course wherever you are in the world, by following the instructions at Whether you are new to ACIM or you’ve been a student for many years, you are welcome to join our online community and learning platform to access a vast collection of resources designed to help you understand and apply Course teachings in everyday life: To submit a question or suggest a topic for a future podcast episode, please email . If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider subscribing and leaving a review, as this will help us reach other listeners. You are also welcome to make a donation to help support our work at . *Amazon affiliate links /episode/index/show/acimradio/id/40838000

Christianity Without Hell: A Conversation with Brian Recker 04/06/2026

Christianity Without Hell: A Conversation with Brian Recker What if one of Christianity’s core teachings is actually holding people back from love? In this episode of Exploring A Course in Miracles, Emily and Robert Perry sit down with Brian Recker, author of , to explore how the doctrine of hell shapes belief, behavior, and our image of God—and why it undermines a truly love-based spirituality. Brian shares his journey from a fundamentalist upbringing to becoming an evangelical pastor to ultimately questioning the fear-based theology he once preached. Together, they discuss the lingering impact of early religious conditioning, the hidden role hell still plays in modern Christianity, and what it could look like to rebuild the Christian story on a foundation of love. ___________________________ Since 1993, our purpose has been to help with both the theory and practical application of A Course in Miracles. We are the publisher of the Complete and Annotated Edition of the Course (known as the “CE”), which is available as a , , and via . Our work grows out of our commitment to be as faithful as possible to what A Course in Miracles says, years of dedication to walking this path ourselves, and a desire to see the Course’s purpose realized in the lives of students and in the world. You are invited to download the free ACIM CE App to read, search, or listen to the Course wherever you are in the world, by following the instructions at Whether you are new to ACIM or you’ve been a student for many years, you are welcome to join our online community and learning platform to access a vast collection of resources designed to help you understand and apply Course teachings in everyday life: To submit a question or suggest a topic for a future podcast episode, please email . If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider subscribing and leaving a review, as this will help us reach other listeners. You are also welcome to make a donation to help support our work at . *Amazon affiliate links /episode/index/show/acimradio/id/40746720

Where is God in a World Full of Suffering? 03/30/2026

Where is God in a World Full of Suffering? Everywhere we look in our world there are so many tragedies it’s easy to ask, “Where is God in all of this?” Does He even know about our suffering and, if He does, why doesn’t He do more? These are the questions that cut right to the heart of our deepest doubts and struggles with religion and spirituality. But this is also where A Course in Miracles can help, because the Course offers a series of teachings that - when you put them together - provide an answer to this long-standing question that actually makes sense. If you’ve ever wondered how a loving God could allow so much pain, you won’t want to miss this Sunday Gathering message from Emily Perry. ___________________________ Since 1993, our purpose has been to help with both the theory and practical application of A Course in Miracles. We are the publisher of the Complete and Annotated Edition of the Course (known as the “CE”), which is available as a , , and via . Our work grows out of our commitment to be as faithful as possible to what A Course in Miracles says, years of dedication to walking this path ourselves, and a desire to see the Course’s purpose realized in the lives of students and in the world. You are invited to download the free ACIM CE App to read, search, or listen to the Course wherever you are in the world, by following the instructions at Whether you are new to ACIM or you’ve been a student for many years, you are welcome to join our online community and learning platform to access a vast collection of resources designed to help you understand and apply Course teachings in everyday life: To submit a question or suggest a topic for a future podcast episode, please email . If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider subscribing and leaving a review, as this will help us reach other listeners. You are also welcome to make a donation to help support our work at . *Amazon affiliate links /episode/index/show/acimradio/id/40666620

Holy Week for ACIM Students 03/23/2026

Holy Week for ACIM Students In this episode of Exploring A Course in Miracles, Robert and Emily explore the meaning of Holy Week through the lens of A Course in Miracles. Holy Week marks the final days of Jesus’ life—from his entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, to the crucifixion on Good Friday, to the resurrection on Easter Sunday. It’s a week that didn’t just shape Christianity—it changed the course of human history. But what does it mean for us now? In this conversation, we explore: The deeper spiritual meaning behind the events of Holy Week How A Course in Miracles reinterprets the crucifixion and resurrection What it looks like to live these teachings in your own life ___________________________ Since 1993, our purpose has been to help with both the theory and practical application of A Course in Miracles. We are the publisher of the Complete and Annotated Edition of the Course (known as the “CE”), which is available as a , , and via . Our work grows out of our commitment to be as faithful as possible to what A Course in Miracles says, years of dedication to walking this path ourselves, and a desire to see the Course’s purpose realized in the lives of students and in the world. You are invited to download the free ACIM CE App to read, search, or listen to the Course wherever you are in the world, by following the instructions at Whether you are new to ACIM or you’ve been a student for many years, you are welcome to join our online community and learning platform to access a vast collection of resources designed to help you understand and apply Course teachings in everyday life: To submit a question or suggest a topic for a future podcast episode, please email . If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider subscribing and leaving a review, as this will help us reach other listeners. You are also welcome to make a donation to help support our work at . *Amazon affiliate links /episode/index/show/acimradio/id/40593785

Black Voices in A Course in Miracles 03/16/2026

Black Voices in A Course in Miracles In this episode of Exploring A Course in Miracles, Robert and Emily Perry explore an often overlooked dimension of the Course’s history: the influence of Black voices and Black religious culture. Recorded during Black History Month, this conversation brings forward connections that have rarely been discussed in the Course community. From Helen Schucman’s early spiritual formation in a Harlem Baptist church to the appearance of African American cultural influences within the Course itself, the episode uncovers surprising threads woven into the story of A Course in Miracles. Among the topics discussed: The profound influence of Idabel, the Black Baptist housekeeper who helped shape Helen Schucman’s early spiritual life How an African proverb entered the Course through a remark by an elevator operator The connection between the Course and James Weldon Johnson, a Harlem Renaissance writer and civil rights leader Helen Schucman’s poem “Glory Train,” inspired by the tradition of Black spirituals What the teachings of A Course in Miracles may offer in conversations about equality, healing, and spiritual liberation This episode also reflects on the unique way the Course presents a vision of radical spiritual equality—a vision that rejects hierarchy and affirms that everyone without exception is equal in God’s eyes. ___________________________ Since 1993, our purpose has been to help with both the theory and practical application of A Course in Miracles. We are the publisher of the Complete and Annotated Edition of the Course (known as the “CE”), which is available as a , , and via . Our work grows out of our commitment to be as faithful as possible to what A Course in Miracles says, years of dedication to walking this path ourselves, and a desire to see the Course’s purpose realized in the lives of students and in the world. You are invited to download the free ACIM CE App to read, search, or listen to the Course wherever you are in the world, by following the instructions at Whether you are new to ACIM or you’ve been a student for many years, you are welcome to join our online community and learning platform to access a vast collection of resources designed to help you understand and apply Course teachings in everyday life: To submit a question or suggest a topic for a future podcast episode, please email . If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider subscribing and leaving a review, as this will help us reach other listeners. You are also welcome to make a donation to help support our work at . *Amazon affiliate links /episode/index/show/acimradio/id/40497055

ACIM & Spiritual Bypassing: The Difference Between Forgiveness and Denial (Sunday Gathering Sermon) 03/03/2026

ACIM & Spiritual Bypassing: The Difference Between Forgiveness and Denial (Sunday Gathering Sermon) In this sermon, Emily Perry explores the difference between true forgiveness and spiritual denial. When Course ideas like “this world is an illusion” or “there is nothing to forgive” are used casually, they can sound like avoidance—or even cruelty—in the face of real suffering. So how do we hold the Course’s lofty metaphysics without bypassing pain, suppressing emotions, or dismissing injustice? Drawing on key passages from the Text and Workbook, Emily offers a practical three-stage framework that is an invitation into a mature, grounded spirituality: one that looks directly at what hurts, refuses to camp in it, and opens to the Holy Spirit’s genuine healing. ___________________________ Since 1993, our purpose has been to help with both the theory and practical application of A Course in Miracles. We are the publisher of the Complete and Annotated Edition of the Course (known as the “CE”), which is available as a , , and via . Our work grows out of our commitment to be as faithful as possible to what A Course in Miracles says, years of dedication to walking this path ourselves, and a desire to see the Course’s purpose realized in the lives of students and in the world. You are invited to download the free ACIM CE App to read, search, or listen to the Course wherever you are in the world, by following the instructions at Whether you are new to ACIM or you’ve been a student for many years, you are welcome to join our online community and learning platform to access a vast collection of resources designed to help you understand and apply Course teachings in everyday life: To submit a question or suggest a topic for a future podcast episode, please email . If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider subscribing and leaving a review, as this will help us reach other listeners. You are also welcome to make a donation to help support our work at . *Amazon affiliate links /episode/index/show/acimradio/id/40289885

Healing Overeating with A Course in Miracles 02/23/2026

True Empathy in a Wounded World 02/09/2026

True Empathy in a Wounded World In a time when empathy is increasingly being framed as a weakness—even a danger—this sermon asks a deeper question: what happens to us when we stop listening to one another’s pain? Drawing on current cultural trends and the teachings of A Course in Miracles, Emily Perry explores the difference between conventional empathy, which often bonds us through shared suffering, and what the Course calls true empathy—a way of relating that does not join in pain but instead recognizes and strengthens the truth in one another. True empathy invites us to step aside and allow the Holy Spirit to relate through us, offering a form of compassion that heals without binding us to the past. ___________________________ Since 1993, our purpose has been to help with both the theory and practical application of A Course in Miracles. We are the publisher of the Complete and Annotated Edition of the Course (known as the “CE”), which is available as a , , and via . Our work grows out of our commitment to be as faithful as possible to what A Course in Miracles says, years of dedication to walking this path ourselves, and a desire to see the Course’s purpose realized in the lives of students and in the world. You are invited to download the free ACIM CE App to read, search, or listen to the Course wherever you are in the world, by following the instructions at Whether you are new to ACIM or you’ve been a student for many years, you are welcome to join our online community and learning platform to access a vast collection of resources designed to help you understand and apply Course teachings in everyday life: To submit a question or suggest a topic for a future podcast episode, please email . If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider subscribing and leaving a review, as this will help us reach other listeners. You are also welcome to make a donation to help support our work at . *Amazon affiliate links /episode/index/show/acimradio/id/40045810

Love Without Sacrifice: Releasing Others from Our Demands 02/02/2026

Love Without Sacrifice: Releasing Others from Our Demands In this episode of Exploring A Course in Miracles, Robert and Emily Perry explore one of the Course’s most challenging and liberating teachings: love without sacrifice. Drawing especially from of the Text, this conversation looks at how many of our relationships are quietly shaped by what the Course calls demands for sacrifice. We often believe that love means giving things up for one another—but according to the Course, this pattern can lead to resentment, guilt, hidden anger, and a cycle that keeps both people trapped. Together, Emily and Robert unpack: How we unconsciously equate love with sacrifice Why sacrifice inevitably breeds resentment and guilt How guilt becomes the hidden currency in our relationships Why we demand that others not leave us—and what that costs us How this dynamic shows up in real relationships, including a moving story from the Circle community The Course’s radical alternative: releasing others from our demands so that both can be free The episode closes with a powerful practice from A Course in Miracles for releasing loved ones from our demands and stepping into relationships grounded in forgiveness rather than control. If you’ve ever felt burdened by your relationships—or sensed that something called “love” didn’t actually feel very loving—this conversation offers a deeply hopeful way forward. ___________________________ Since 1993, our purpose has been to help with both the theory and practical application of A Course in Miracles. We are the publisher of the Complete and Annotated Edition of the Course (known as the “CE”), which is available as a , , and via . Our work grows out of our commitment to be as faithful as possible to what A Course in Miracles says, years of dedication to walking this path ourselves, and a desire to see the Course’s purpose realized in the lives of students and in the world. You are invited to download the free ACIM CE App to read, search, or listen to the Course wherever you are in the world, by following the instructions at Whether you are new to ACIM or you’ve been a student for many years, you are welcome to join our online community and learning platform to access a vast collection of resources designed to help you understand and apply Course teachings in everyday life: To submit a question or suggest a topic for a future podcast episode, please email . If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider subscribing and leaving a review, as this will help us reach other listeners. You are also welcome to make a donation to help support our work at . *Amazon affiliate links /episode/index/show/acimradio/id/39964600

Choosing Love in Violent Times (Sunday Gathering Sermon) 01/26/2026

Healing from Grief and Loss with A Course in Miracles (Sunday Gathering Sermon) 01/19/2026

Healing from Grief and Loss with A Course in Miracles (Sunday Gathering Sermon) In this Sunday Gathering sermon, Emily Perry explores how A Course in Miracles understands grief and loss and what it offers us when the pain feels overwhelming. Drawing on lived experience, psychological research, and the Course’s teachings, Emily examines why grief often comes in waves, how grief differs from depression, why healing does not come from “moving on” but from integrating a new reality, and the Course’s radical idea that grief arises not from loss itself but from how loss is interpreted. If you are grieving, walking alongside someone who is, or simply seeking a deeper spiritual understanding of loss, this sermon offers a perspective rooted in the assurance that love is never truly lost. ___________________________ Since 1993, our purpose has been to help with both the theory and practical application of A Course in Miracles. We are the publisher of the Complete and Annotated Edition of the Course (known as the “CE”), which is available as a , and via . Our work grows out of our commitment to be as faithful as possible to what A Course in Miracles says, years of dedication to walking this path ourselves, and a desire to see the Course’s purpose realized in the lives of students and in the world. You are invited to download the free ACIM CE App to read, search, or listen to the Course wherever you are in the world, by following the instructions at Whether you are new to ACIM or you’ve been a student for many years, you are welcome to join our online community and learning platform to access a vast collection of resources designed to help you understand and apply Course teachings in everyday life: To submit a question or suggest a topic for a future podcast episode, please email . If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider subscribing and leaving a review, as this will help us reach other listeners. You are also welcome to make a donation to help support our work at . *Amazon affiliate links /episode/index/show/acimradio/id/39790340

Separation of Church and Hate with John Fugelsang 01/15/2026

Accept the Holy Instant as This Year Is Born (Sunday Gathering Sermon) 12/29/2025

Accept the Holy Instant as This Year Is Born (Sunday Gathering Sermon) As a new year approaches, many of us feel a deep longing for a true fresh start—not just a change in circumstances, but a real release from the past. In this sermon, given on December 28, we explore a powerful and often overlooked teaching from A Course in Miracles: how entering the holy instant can give birth to a year of genuine joy and freedom. Drawing from the final sections of Chapter 15, this talk reframes Christmas and the New Year as the “time of Christ”—a time not only for reflection, but for profound inner change. At the heart of this change is a radical idea: that freedom comes from releasing others from our hidden demands for sacrifice. ___________________________ Since 1993, our purpose has been to help with both the theory and practical application of A Course in Miracles. We are the publisher of the Complete and Annotated Edition of the Course (known as the “CE”), which is available as a , and via . Our work grows out of our commitment to be as faithful as possible to what A Course in Miracles says, years of dedication to walking this path ourselves, and a desire to see the Course’s purpose realized in the lives of students and in the world. You are invited to download the free ACIM CE App to read, search, or listen to the Course wherever you are in the world, by following the instructions at Whether you are new to ACIM or you’ve been a student for many years, you are welcome to join our online community and learning platform to access a vast collection of resources designed to help you understand and apply Course teachings in everyday life: To submit a question or suggest a topic for a future podcast episode, please email . If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider subscribing and leaving a review, as this will help us reach other listeners. You are also welcome to make a donation to help support our work at . *Amazon affiliate links /episode/index/show/acimradio/id/39557675

Jesus’s First Instructions on How to Live A Course in Miracles 12/24/2025

Jesus’s First Instructions on How to Live A Course in Miracles In this conversation about Jesus’s First Instructions on How to Live A Course in Miracles, Robert and Emily go back to the earliest days of the dictation of A Course in Miracles, when Jesus was first speaking to Helen Schucman and laying out—right from the start—how this Course was meant to be lived. The night before Helen heard the words, “This is a course in miracles. Please take notes,” and in the weeks immediately afterward, Jesus gave direct guidance. He described what to do, how to approach this path, and how to live it—before the Course even fully took shape. In this episode you’ll hear: What Jesus said to Helen and Bill in the earliest dictation How those instructions frame the entire Course Why the beginning matters for how the Course is lived today If you’ve ever wondered whether there’s something essential in the way the Course was introduced—something that still matters for students now—this conversation is for you. ✨ Continue the Journey with If this teaching resonated and you feel called to truly live A Course in Miracles in the new year, we invite you to join . is our guided membership designed to support a year of living the Course, with: • Ongoing teachings from Robert & Emily Perry • Structured spiritual practice and application • A supportive, miracle-minded community 👉 Learn more and join here: ___________________________ Since 1993, our purpose has been to help with both the theory and practical application of A Course in Miracles. We are the publisher of the Complete and Annotated Edition of the Course (known as the “CE”), which is available as a , and via . Our work grows out of our commitment to be as faithful as possible to what A Course in Miracles says, years of dedication to walking this path ourselves, and a desire to see the Course’s purpose realized in the lives of students and in the world. You are invited to download the free ACIM CE App to read, search, or listen to the Course wherever you are in the world, by following the instructions at Whether you are new to ACIM or you’ve been a student for many years, you are welcome to join our online community and learning platform to access a vast collection of resources designed to help you understand and apply Course teachings in everyday life: To submit a question or suggest a topic for a future podcast episode, please email . If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider subscribing and leaving a review, as this will help us reach other listeners. You are also welcome to make a donation to help support our work at . *Amazon affiliate links /episode/index/show/acimradio/id/39531115

Bonus: “Make This Year Different”: ACIM Teachings on the New Year 12/16/2025

Bonus: “Make This Year Different”: ACIM Teachings on the New Year A Course in Miracles invites us to imagine a year unlike any we’ve lived before—one devoted to genuine spiritual change. In this webinar, Robert Perry explores five Course teachings about the new year and what it means to, as the Course says, “make this year different.” Together, these teachings offer a clear and practical vision for dedicating the year to higher goals—and for actually living them. ✨ Continue the Journey with If this teaching resonated and you feel called to truly live A Course in Miracles in the new year, we invite you to join . is our guided membership designed to support a year of living the Course, with: • Ongoing teachings from Robert & Emily Perry • Structured spiritual practice and application • A supportive, miracle-minded community 👉 Learn more and join here: ___________________________ Since 1993, our purpose has been to help with both the theory and practical application of A Course in Miracles. We are the publisher of the Complete and Annotated Edition of the Course (known as the “CE”), which is available as a , and via . Our work grows out of our commitment to be as faithful as possible to what A Course in Miracles says, years of dedication to walking this path ourselves, and a desire to see the Course’s purpose realized in the lives of students and in the world. You are invited to download the free ACIM CE App to read, search, or listen to the Course wherever you are in the world, by following the instructions at Whether you are new to ACIM or you’ve been a student for many years, you are welcome to join our online community and learning platform to access a vast collection of resources designed to help you understand and apply Course teachings in everyday life: To submit a question or suggest a topic for a future podcast episode, please email . If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider subscribing and leaving a review, as this will help us reach other listeners. You are also welcome to make a donation to help support our work at . *Amazon affiliate links /episode/index/show/acimradio/id/39430200

Living A Course in Miracles in 2026 12/08/2025

Living A Course in Miracles in 2026 In this episode of Exploring A Course in Miracles, Robert and Emily Perry take a deep look at the Course’s system of practical application—the concrete, daily instructions Jesus gives for meditation, guidance, forgiveness, prayer, miracle-mindedness, and the steady practices that allow the Course’s promises to become real in our lives. The Course is not vague at all—it tells us exactly what to do—but most of us don’t realize how practical it truly is, or how much power is hidden in doing what it asks. If you’ve ever thought, “If I really applied myself, I know I could live this teaching more fully,” this episode is for you. 🌟 Want to live the Course with us in 2026? Join . Course Companions is our online community where more than a thousand students around the world learn, practice, and grow in A Course in Miracles together. In 2026, we’ll spend the entire year exploring a practical, structured path for living the Course—one habit, one focus, one month at a time. Membership is $25/month, and no one is ever turned away for an inability to pay. Join Course Companions at ___________________________ Since 1993, our purpose has been to help with both the theory and practical application of A Course in Miracles. We are the publisher of the Complete and Annotated Edition of the Course (known as the “CE”), which is available as a , and via . Our work grows out of our commitment to be as faithful as possible to what A Course in Miracles says, years of dedication to walking this path ourselves, and a desire to see the Course’s purpose realized in the lives of students and in the world. You are invited to download the free ACIM CE App to read, search, or listen to the Course wherever you are in the world, by following the instructions at Whether you are new to ACIM or you’ve been a student for many years, you are welcome to join our online community and learning platform to access a vast collection of resources designed to help you understand and apply Course teachings in everyday life: To submit a question or suggest a topic for a future podcast episode, please email . If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider subscribing and leaving a review, as this will help us reach other listeners. You are also welcome to make a donation to help support our work at . *Amazon affiliate links /episode/index/show/acimradio/id/39323925

The Gratitude ACIM Calls Us To (Sunday Gathering Sermon) 12/01/2025

The Gratitude ACIM Calls Us To (Sunday Gathering Sermon) In this sermon, Emily Perry explores A Course in Miracles’ radically different vision of gratitude—not as a reaction to circumstances or a comparison of blessings, but as a way of seeing grounded in the unchanging gifts God has already given us. Drawing on and the powerful list of promises in , Emily examines why our usual forms of gratitude are so fragile, and how a deeper, steadier gratitude arises when we recognize our true identity, God’s constant love, the Holy Spirit’s guidance, and the shared holiness of everyone we meet. This message is an invitation to let gratitude become a way of being and ultimately a “song of thanks” that transforms how we see ourselves and the world. ___________________________ Since 1993, our purpose has been to help with both the theory and practical application of A Course in Miracles. We are the publisher of the Complete and Annotated Edition of the Course (known as the “CE”), which is available as a , and via . Our work grows out of our commitment to be as faithful as possible to what A Course in Miracles says, years of dedication to walking this path ourselves, and a desire to see the Course’s purpose realized in the lives of students and in the world. You are invited to download the free ACIM CE App to read, search, or listen to the Course wherever you are in the world, by following the instructions at Whether you are new to ACIM or you’ve been a student for many years, you are welcome to join our online community and learning platform to access a vast collection of resources designed to help you understand and apply Course teachings in everyday life: To submit a question or suggest a topic for a future podcast episode, please email . If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider subscribing and leaving a review, as this will help us reach other listeners. You are also welcome to make a donation to help support our work at . *Amazon affiliate links /episode/index/show/acimradio/id/39226900

The Last Judgement 12/01/2025

Your True Identity (Sunday Gathering Sermon) 11/19/2025

Your True Identity (Sunday Gathering Sermon) In this Sunday Gathering sermon, Emily Perry explores one of A Course in Miracles’ most beautiful and foundational teachings: your true identity as God created you. Not the self defined by the ego, the world, or the body—but the self that is holy, boundless, joyful, and eternally one with God. Drawing on powerful passages from the Workbook and Text, you will learn: • Where we currently seek our identity (and why it never satisfies) • What the Course says is actually true about us • The subtle ways we lose sight of who we are • The practices that help restore our awareness of our holiness • How knowing our true identity naturally leads to healing, forgiveness, and miracles If you’ve ever struggled with doubt or self-judgment, this sermon will help you reclaim a vision of yourself grounded in God’s love, not the ego’s limitations. Watch now to reconnect with the Self that is complete, healed, whole—and forever held. ___________________________ Since 1993, our purpose has been to help with both the theory and practical application of A Course in Miracles. We are the publisher of the Complete and Annotated Edition of the Course (known as the “CE”), which is available as a , and via . Our work grows out of our commitment to be as faithful as possible to what A Course in Miracles says, years of dedication to walking this path ourselves, and a desire to see the Course’s purpose realized in the lives of students and in the world. You are invited to download the free ACIM CE App to read, search, or listen to the Course wherever you are in the world, by following the instructions at Whether you are new to ACIM or you’ve been a student for many years, you are welcome to join our online community and learning platform to access a vast collection of resources designed to help you understand and apply Course teachings in everyday life: To submit a question or suggest a topic for a future podcast episode, please email . If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider subscribing and leaving a review, as this will help us reach other listeners. You are also welcome to make a donation to help support our work at . *Amazon affiliate links /episode/index/show/acimradio/id/39100810

There IS an Other 11/10/2025

There IS an Other Is the spiritual journey a solo project? Some students think the Course means “no one out there,” so caring, helping, or addressing suffering isn’t really part of our awakening. In this conversation, Robert and Emily Perry make a practical case—straight from the Course—that others are real, essential, and central to our path home. What you’ll learn: Why “the world is an illusion” doesn’t equal “people aren’t real” How the Course speaks about “others,” “brothers,” and “minds” (hundreds of times!) The line that’s often quoted—“there is no other”—and what it actually means in context The fruits of an other-oriented practice, including love, joining, forgiveness, service, and miracles ___________________________ Since 1993, our purpose has been to help with both the theory and practical application of A Course in Miracles. We are the publisher of the Complete and Annotated Edition of the Course (known as the “CE”), which is available as a , and via . Our work grows out of our commitment to be as faithful as possible to what A Course in Miracles says, years of dedication to walking this path ourselves, and a desire to see the Course’s purpose realized in the lives of students and in the world. You are invited to download the free ACIM CE App to read, search, or listen to the Course wherever you are in the world, by following the instructions at Whether you are new to ACIM or you’ve been a student for many years, you are welcome to join our online community and learning platform to access a vast collection of resources designed to help you understand and apply Course teachings in everyday life: To submit a question or suggest a topic for a future podcast episode, please email . If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider subscribing and leaving a review, as this will help us reach other listeners. You are also welcome to make a donation to help support our work at . *Amazon affiliate links /episode/index/show/acimradio/id/38982970

A Course in Miracle's Vision for the World (Sunday Gathering Sermon) 10/27/2025

How to Be a Peacemaker in a Divided World with Jer Swigart 10/20/2025

How to Be a Peacemaker in a Divided World with Jer Swigart In this episode of Exploring A Course in Miracles, Emily Perry is joined by Jer Swigart of Global Immersion to talk about what it means to live as an everyday peacemaker in a time of deep global division. Together they explore how to engage (and when to disengage) from difficult conversations with love, what nonviolent peacemaking looks like today, and how to discern what is yours to do now. Emily first spoke with Jer a year ago about —but as conflict and polarization have only intensified, this follow-up conversation feels even more urgent. Join in for a timely and hope-filled conversation about mending the divides that separate us—and extending love where it’s needed most. ___________________________ Since 1993, our purpose has been to help with both the theory and practical application of A Course in Miracles. We are the publisher of the Complete and Annotated Edition of the Course (known as the “CE”), which is available as a , , and via . Our work grows out of our commitment to be as faithful as possible to what A Course in Miracles says, years of dedication to walking this path ourselves, and a desire to see the Course’s purpose realized in the lives of students and in the world. You are invited to download the free ACIM CE App to read, search, or listen to the Course wherever you are in the world, by following the instructions at Whether you are new to ACIM or you’ve been a student for many years, you are welcome to join our online community and learning platform to access a vast collection of resources designed to help you understand and apply Course teachings in everyday life: To submit a question or suggest a topic for a future podcast episode, please email . If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider subscribing and leaving a review, as this will help us reach other listeners. You are also welcome to make a donation to help support our work at . *Amazon affiliate links /episode/index/show/acimradio/id/38645115

What is the Meaning of Love in A Course in Miracles? (Sunday Gathering Sermon) 10/13/2025

The Ego's Version of Love 10/06/2025

The Ego's Version of Love Why do so many relationships that begin with such promise end in conflict, disconnection, or despair? In this episode of Exploring A Course in Miracles, Robert and Emily Perry look at the ego’s version of love—a love rooted in self-focus rather than true joining. Inspired by David Brooks’ New York Times article, “The Wrong Definition of Love,” Emily and Robert unpack how our culture’s shift from shared moral and spiritual frameworks to individualistic, therapeutic ones has shaped our understanding of love. What happens when self-love and self-expression replace devotion, service, and shared purpose? And what can the Course teach us about returning to love as the cure for our self-centeredness and division? In this conversation, Robert and Emily explore: How our culture’s definition of love became centered on the self What A Course in Miracles says about love vs. the ego’s imitation of love Why the decline of shared values has left us fragmented and isolated How real love “de-centers” the self and joins us in something larger This is a profound and timely discussion about rediscovering love as a path out of our collective disconnection. ___________________________ Since 1993, our purpose has been to help with both the theory and practical application of A Course in Miracles. We are the publisher of the Complete and Annotated Edition of the Course (known as the “CE”), which is available as a , , and via . Our work grows out of our commitment to be as faithful as possible to what A Course in Miracles says, years of dedication to walking this path ourselves, and a desire to see the Course’s purpose realized in the lives of students and in the world. You are invited to download the free ACIM CE App to read, search, or listen to the Course wherever you are in the world, by following the instructions at Whether you are new to ACIM or you’ve been a student for many years, you are welcome to join our online community and learning platform to access a vast collection of resources designed to help you understand and apply Course teachings in everyday life: To submit a question or suggest a topic for a future podcast episode, please email . If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider subscribing and leaving a review, as this will help us reach other listeners. You are also welcome to make a donation to help support our work at . *Amazon affiliate links /episode/index/show/acimradio/id/38485665

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Is A Course in Miracle Compatible with Christianity? 09/01/2025

Is A Course in Miracle Compatible with Christianity? Too Christian for New Age, too New Age for Christians—where does A Course in Miracles really belong? In this episode of Exploring A Course in Miracles, Robert and Emily Perry take a closer look at one of the most common and controversial questions about the Course. Many Christians see ACIM as “unbiblical” or even dangerous, while many spiritual seekers view its Christian language as outdated or off-putting. So where does the Course really stand? In this discussion, we explore: The Course’s use of Christian language—God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, forgiveness—and how it reinterprets those terms. Key differences between ACIM and traditional Christian doctrine. Surprising compatibilities that go beyond language into the heart of the message. How the Course might be “more Christian” than its critics (and even many of its students) have realized. At the Circle of Atonement, we believe ACIM and Christianity are not opposites, but conversation partners—each with something to teach us on our shared path to God. ___________________________ Since 1993, our purpose has been to help with both the theory and practical application of A Course in Miracles. We are the publisher of the Complete and Annotated Edition of the Course (known as the “CE”), which is available as a , , and via . Our work grows out of our commitment to be as faithful as possible to what A Course in Miracles says, years of dedication to walking this path ourselves, and a desire to see the Course’s purpose realized in the lives of students and in the world. You are invited to download the free ACIM CE App to read, search, or listen to the Course wherever you are in the world, by following the instructions at Whether you are new to ACIM or you’ve been a student for many years, you are welcome to join our online community and learning platform to access a vast collection of resources designed to help you understand and apply Course teachings in everyday life: To submit a question or suggest a topic for a future podcast episode, please email . If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider subscribing and leaving a review, as this will help us reach other listeners. You are also welcome to make a donation to help support our work at . *Amazon affiliate links /episode/index/show/acimradio/id/38047145

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