Best Robertperry Podcasts (2025)

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The Wisdom of Joyful Resistance (Sunday Gathering Sermon) 30:44

8d ago30:44

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 fear, suffering, and ego-based narratives. Drawing from A Course in Miracles and the legacy of great nonviolent movements—from Fann…

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What is the Holy Spirit? 54:57

15d ago54:57

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 is His relationship to God, Jesus, and us? Is He just a symbol… or a real Being with a divine mission? What is His role? How can we…

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The Resurrection of the World: Collective Awakening in A Course in Miracles 32:07

29d ago32:07

32:07

In A Course in Miracles, Jesus invites us to think beyond his personal resurrection and even beyond our own — to a third and even greater vision: the resurrection of the entire world. In this message from a recent Sunday Gathering, Emily Perry explores Section 28 of the Manual for Teachers, What Is the Resurrection?, where Jesus describes a future …

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Palm Sunday: Lessons from A Course in Miracles 26:47

1M ago26:47

26:47

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week—a time that many of us remember with tradition and reverence. In the Gospel story, Jesus enters Jerusalem to shouts of “Hosanna!” as palm branches are laid at his feet. But A Course in Miracles invites us to see this moment in a new light—not just as the beginning of Jesus’ final days, but as the beginni…

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Holding Yourself Aloof from the Path 34:32

1M ago34:32

34:32

Have you ever felt like you’re standing at a distance from your spiritual path—disengaged, resigned, or quietly doubting whether you’re really up to the task? In this Sunday Gathering sermon, Robert Perry explores one of the most beloved prayers in A Course in Miracles—the “Accepting the Atonement” prayer—and the powerful story behind it. Originall…

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What Do We Do With Our Anger? 32:51

2M ago32:51

32:51

In a world that is increasingly consumed by fear, injustice, and division, many of us are left asking: What do we do with our anger? In this sermon from a recent Sunday Gathering, Emily Perry draws inspiration from Martin Luther King Jr.’s timeless message in “A Knock at Midnight” and explores how A Course in Miracles invites us to respond to anger…

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Staying Sane in a World Gone Mad 59:33

2M ago59:33

59:33

In this episode of Exploring A Course in Miracles, Robert & Emily Perry dive into the question so many of us are asking: How do we stay spiritually grounded in a world that feels increasingly unhinged? Drawing from Course teachings, Robert & Emily introduce a 3-step process for navigating these turbulent times with clarity, compassion, and convicti…

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What Does ACIM Say About the Bible? 58:18

2M ago58:18

58:18

For many spiritual seekers, A Course in Miracles and the Bible seem like two completely different paths. And yet, the Course references the Bible more than anything else—with nearly 900 biblical quotes and allusions throughout its 2,000 pages. So what does the Course actually say about the Bible? How does it affirm, reinterpret, or even correct bib…

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Above All Else, I Want to See 31:57

3M ago31:57

31:57

In this episode, Emily Perry explores the theme of Workbook Lesson 27 from A Course in Miracles: “Above all else I want to see.” [CE W-27:1] This lesson invites us to embrace a shift in perception, emphasizing the importance of seeing the world through spiritual vision rather than through the distorted lens of the ego. In this Sunday Gathering serm…

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What We Learned from the 28-Day Relationship Challenge 1:02:13

3M ago1:02:13

1:02:13

In this episode, Emily and Robert Perry from the Circle of Atonement reflect on what they learned from their recent 28-Day Relationship Challenge. This challenge, hosted for the members of the Circle's Course Companions community, focused on applying the ten characteristics of a spiritually advanced teacher of God from the Manual for Teachers of A …

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Life Together: ACIM Perspective on Spiritual Community 33:57

3M ago33:57

33:57

In this sermon, Emily Perry explores the idea of spiritual community through the lens of A Course in Miracles. Drawing parallels with Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Life Together, Emily covers key teachings on spiritual love versus human love, emphasizing the importance of seeing each other as divine rather than idealized, and the role of service in fosteri…

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Is A Course in Miracles Self-Study? 53:23

4M ago53:23

53:23

Is A Course in Miracles truly a self-study course? Despite being repeatedly described as "self-study," the Course's own pages tell a different story—one that includes teachers, pupils, and a structured learning process designed by Jesus himself. In this episode of Exploring A Course in Miracles, Robert and Emily Perry discuss the negative impact of…

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Jesus and the Disinherited: A Course in Miracles' Perspective (Sunday Gathering Sermon) 30:33

5M ago30:33

30:33

Join Emily Perry for an exploration of "Jesus and the Disinherited through the lens of A Course in Miracles." Inspired by Howard Thurman’s seminal work that shaped the spiritual foundation of the American Civil Rights Movement, this sermon dives into the profound connections between Jesus' teachings, nonviolence, and social justice. In this message…

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Song of Gratitude 31:58

6M ago31:58

31:58

While we often express thanks for the blessings we see in our daily lives, A Course in Miracles invites us to expand our perspective and embrace gratitude for deeper, spiritual truths. What does the Course want us to be grateful for, and how does this differ from our usual lists of blessings? In this Sunday Gathering message, Robert Perry dives int…

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Why Relationships Fail 47:42

6M ago47:42

47:42

The quality of our relationships is so important to health and happiness, and yet how often do the high hopes we have going into a relationship actually come true? All too frequently, our relationships end up mired in conflict - or simply end altogether. A Course in Miracles is a spiritual path aimed at making our relationships work. The Course cam…

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Sunday Sermon: The Course's Simple Formula 30:41

6M ago30:41

30:41

Feeling overwhelmed by the complexity of A Course in Miracles? You're not alone. From the moment we open the book, we often find ourselves searching for a clear, simple way to understand and explain its teachings. In this Sunday Gathering sermon, Robert Perry dives into Lesson 297, where the Course itself offers a "simple formula"—a single sentence…

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The Social Vision of A Course in Miracles 50:52

7M ago50:52

50:52

In this episode Robert and Emily dive into A Course in Miracles' powerful vision for social change—one fueled by divine love entering our minds and flowing outward to others—as well as the clear, practical steps the Course outlines to bring about this transformation. You'll also discover the beautiful imagery the Course uses—temples, havens, garden…

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The U.S. Election Through the Lens of A Course in Miracles 55:18

7M ago55:18

55:18

In this special episode of Exploring A Course in Miracles, hosts Robert and Emily Perry dive into the US Presidential Election. How can we approach this moment not with fear or division, but with love and forgiveness? Drawing on key teachings from A Course in Miracles, Robert and Emily explore how we can bring compassion, agency, and inner peace in…

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Peacemaking as a Spiritual Practice with Jer Swigart 1:00:06

7M ago1:00:06

1:00:06

Here at the Circle we are actively seeking to engage in dialogue with Christian leaders because we believe there is much overlap between the values of A Course in Miracles students and those who identify as reconstructing Christians. Namely, we both want to bring forth a world that sides with love in accordance with the teachings of Jesus. This is …

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Why Does God Allow Suffering? (Sunday Gathering Sermon) 31:56

7M ago31:56

31:56

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 Miracle…

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Osheta Moore on Living Jesus' Love Ethic in a Divided World 58:04

8M ago58:04

58:04

In this week’s episode, Emily Perry interviews her beautiful spiritual teacher and friend Osheta Moore for a powerful conversation on living Jesus' love ethic in a divided world. Emily and Osheta explore how practicing love, compassion, and radical kindness can heal our relationships and communities. They also dive into the concept of Shalom—God’s …

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What God Says When He Speaks to You Directly in A Course in Miracles (Sunday Gathering Sermon) 28:16

8M ago28:16

28:16

A Course in Miracles has several places where God speak to us directly in the first person. What does He say? In this Sunday Gathering Sermon, Emily Perry walks you through some of the passages in the Course where God speaks to us. Emily then highlights the major themes from those passages, summarizing it all into a clear picture of what God is try…

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Raising Children in Light: Parenting Lessons from A Course in Miracles (Sunday Gathering Sermon) 35:39

9M ago35:39

35:39

A Course in Miracles contains a beautiful picture of what it is to be a parent. The Course speaks of parents as being in service of the spiritual development of children, with the major themes of instilling wisdom, providing emotional, and physical safety, and love. If we do this well, we can deposit what the Course calls a "reserve of strength" in…

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Marianne Williamson on `The Mystic Jesus' 1:04:54

10M ago1:04:54

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 Jesus and his role in our spiritual journey. If you want a more personal experience of Jesus - beyond dogma and in the realm of unive…

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The Priestess in A Course in Miracles 1:00:25

10M ago1:00:25

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 for years and even makes an appearance in the Text and the Workbook of the Course. But who is the Priestess, and why does she mat…

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The Forgotten Material - Upcoming Series Preview 48:38

10M ago48:38

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 Gifts of God is Helen Schucman's last authentic scribing, taken down just three years before she died, and contains beautiful teachin…

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From Words to Experience in A Course in Miracles 59:06

10M ago59:06

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 popular teachings, but how should we view these ideas as students of A Course in Miracles, especially given that the Course is 2,000 p…

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How to Save the World (Sunday Gathering Sermon) 36:55

11M ago36:55

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 Luther King's teachings to the inspirational stories of civil rights leaders like John Lewis and Carolyn McKinstry, Emily reminds us h…

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Why We Need Teachers 1:00:03

11M ago1:00:03

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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 Course calls the “deeper characteristics” of the advanced teacher of God—as well as how to cultivate them yourself and look for the…

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A Course in Miracles and Homosexuality 53:56

11M ago53:56

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 rhetoric. But what do these paragraphs really say? In this episode, Robert and Emily explore that question in detail, discussing the Cou…

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How to Practice A Course in Miracles (i.e. What to DO Each Day) 1:03:08

12M ago1:03:08

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 in different forms of practice in order “to make the day as happy for you as God wants it to be” and even to make “the business of …

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Does God Really Have a Plan? 1:02:11

12M ago1:02:11

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 notion of God's plan comes with a lot of baggage for fear of what it will ask of us. In this episode, Robert and Emily explore th…

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Bonus - Making Relationship Work with A Course in Miracles (Sunday Gathering Sermon) 40:32

1y ago40:32

40:32

We’ve all been in relationships that start out truly harmonious and mutually supportive. You and the other person are committed to the same goals and that feeling of magic connection is there. Next thing you know, it all slowly starts to die or shatters completely. How are we routinely in this place where relationships that begin with so much poten…

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What is Your Life Purpose? 1:01:41

1y ago1:01:41

1:01:41

Haven’t we all wondered if we were put on earth for a reason, to accomplish some unknown mission? Perhaps Walt Whitman was right when he said, “That the powerful play goes on, and you may contribute a verse”? This notion, however, raises so many questions: Do we even have a purpose or is life merely random? If we do have one, how do we find out wha…

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Levels of the Mind 57:21

1y ago57:21

57:21

What lies beyond the conscious mind? Are there higher levels? Are there lower ones? A Course in Miracles says yes to both. It contains a fascinating, extensive picture of the mind in which the levels constantly interact with each other. Right now, they are in conflict, but the Course holds out the promise of the mind becoming an organic whole, in w…

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A Course in Miracles and Nonduality: Are They the Same? 1:04:59

1y ago1:04:59

1:04:59

A Course in Miracles is frequently described as a "nondual" path. It's true that both the Course and nonduality teach that everything is ultimately one and separation is an illusion. However, there are significant differences as well, and those differences amount to contrasting worldviews. In this episode, Robert and Emily present a general overvie…

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What is the Ego? 59:15

1y ago59:15

59:15

Students of A Course in Miracles are forever vexed by the question, What is the ego? Is it a real entity or just a belief? Should we love it or condemn it? Does it keep us safe or endanger us? Should we take it seriously or disregard it? How can we tell when it’s speaking to us? And how can we let go of it? In this episode, Robert and Emily draw up…

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What Does and Doesn't Matter According to A Course In Miracles 58:48

1y ago58:48

58:48

Every minute of every day we are faced with the question of what matters and what doesn't. What if we are getting it all wrong? We've been told to put the big rocks in first and not to sweat the small stuff, but what are the big rocks? And what is the small stuff? A Course in Miracles has surprising yet compelling views on this topic. In its teachi…

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Interview with Lorna Byrne 1:06:38

1y ago1:06:38

1:06:38

We are honored to have Lorna Byrne on this episode. Lorna is an Irish mystic who is the author of the bestselling Angels in My Hair*. She is known the world over for her contact with angels, in which she physically sees them at all times. In this episode, Robert and Emily ask Lorna about angels' role in relation to our spiritual progress, free will…

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Rethinking Spiritual Authority 1:02:36

1y ago1:02:36

1:02:36

In the spiritual field, we tend to grant enormous authority to those who claim to be directly in touch with true reality and who speak with total certainty. But should we? In this episode, Robert and Emily argue that the very nature of perception is that it’s uncertain. No one on earth really knows in the fullest sense of the word. What do we do, t…

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Jesus in A Course In Miracles (Course Preview) 58:35

1y ago58:35

58:35

We often keep the subject of Jesus at arm's length due to the baggage that so many of us carry around him. Yet we would benefit by letting go of this baggage, by forgiving Jesus for the fearful images we put on him. This will allow him to help us in all the ways that he is offering to do. He wants to be our teacher. He wants to be our personal guid…

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Is the Shroud of Turin Proof of Jesus' Resurrection?: An Interview with Joe Marino 45:50

1y ago45:50

45:50

If the Shroud of Turin is authentic, then it is by far the most direct evidence we have of the historical Jesus. It is a burial cloth that, if genuine, is stained with his blood and contains an image apparently projected from his body. But is it authentic? In this episode, Robert and Emily interview Joe Marino, one of the leading authorities on the…

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Are NDEs for Real? 1:01:29

1y ago1:01:29

1:01:29

Join Circle founder Robert Perry and Jan Holden, President of the International Association for Near Death Studies (IANDS), as they explore the profound realm of near-death experiences (NDEs). Through expert insights and firsthand accounts, Robert and Jan discuss common traits of NDEs, what NDEs can tell us about life after death, what happens afte…

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New Allyship and the Principle of Love: An Interview with Holiday Phillips 57:22

1y ago57:22

57:22

In 2020, after the murder of George Floyd, coach and organizational development expert Holiday Phillips had a post on performative allyship go viral. Her followers jumped from 1,000 to more than 50,000 overnight, and suddenly Holiday found herself as a voice for social justice during the rise of Black Lives Matter. Now, with a sizable audience and …

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Why Did Jesus Die? 55:26

1+ y ago55:26

55:26

The crucifixion is the main event in Christianity. Christians generally view Jesus' death as a payment for our sins so that God will forgive us and we can go to Heaven. Increasingly, however, this is leading to a "crisis of faith" where many who sincerely love Jesus can't reconcile him with a God who enacts revenge and violence. How could a loving …

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How a Healthy Mind Functions (A Course in Miracles Sunday Gathering Sermon) 33:36

1+ y ago33:36

33:36

In this message from our recent Sunday Gathering, Circle executive director Emily Perry discusses how we often use the considerable power of our mind to protect our ego (meaning our illusions, our sense of separation, our specialness, and our superiority) - when we should be using the power of our mind to defend our oneness, our shared holiness, an…

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How We Save Each Other (Workshop Preview) 53:32

1+ y ago53:32

53:32

A Course in Miracles teaches that each one of us is here to be a savior. This is not about having a “savior complex." This is a healthy and fulfilling understanding of our true purpose on earth. But how does the Course define this term? What does it mean when it says we are each other’s savior? And how does the Course’s view differ from trying to “…

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What We've Learned About Forgiveness 1:00:16

1+ y ago1:00:16

1:00:16

Forgiveness is part of the human experience and is the Course’s central teaching. But students are often confused about how to understand forgiveness and how to practice it. We at the Circle just finished a 28-Day Forgiveness Challenge, where we thoroughly explored the teaching and did the practice. We came away with such rich learning from these f…

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Attack is a Call for Love 53:29

1+ y ago53:29

53:29

"Attack is a call for love" is a well-known concept among students of A Course in Miracles. That said, what we tend to think it means is that we attack, but we weren't trying to do any harm - we were just looking for love and it came out the wrong way. In the Course, however, "attack is a call for love" doesn't mean "we attack because we're just lo…

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Martin Luther King and A Course in Miracles 35:09

1+ y ago35:09

35:09

In this message from our January 14, 2024 Sunday Gathering service, Emily Perry discusses the striking connection between the teaching of Dr. Martin Luther King and A Course in Miracles, and the relevance of this wisdom for our time. Sunday Gatherings are free and open to all! Join through our free community at community.circleofa.org. ____________…

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