ForgiveNest Podcast for A Course in Miracles

In this episode of the ForgiveNest Podcast, Alison Anton discusses a structured method for daily practice in A Course in Miracles (ACIM). Handed down by Robert and Emily Perry from the Circle of Atonement, this daily practice-guide emphasizes the importance of active participation. Alison’s presentation includes a 5-fold daily structure combining morning and evening meditation, daily Course study,...

In this episode of the ForgiveNest Podcast, host Alison Anton shares the importance of not forcing Course concepts prematurely. Alison discusses how the comprehensive ACIM curriculum, which is a beginner to advanced program, allows for spiritual growth in one’s own time. She emphasizes the importance of allowing the Course to meet oneself where they are in their Course journey. By sharing relatabl...

ForgiveNest Podcast host Alison Anton uses the symbolic Flower of Life as a teaching aid to describe the figures of the Kingdom of God in A Course in Miracles. Through Course quotes, Alison elaborates on the Holy Spirit's role in correcting communication failures, mediating between illusions and truth, and guiding us from perception back to pure knowledge. The episode emphasizes the permanence of...

In this ACIM Short, ForgiveNest Podcast host Alison Anton discusses the use of masculine terminology in A Course in Miracles. She emphasizes that this association is purely grammatical and clarifies that both God and the Son, as mentioned in the Course, are devoid of male or masculine qualities. The episode explores how gender associations do not apply to the divine level outlined in ACIM and rein...

In this episode of the ForgiveNest Podcast, Alison Anton discusses approaching 'A Course in Miracles' as a long-term study rather than a spiritual self-help book. She emphasizes the need for dedicated reading and understanding the Text in its sequential order to avoid ego diversion tactics. Alison explains how the Workbook also builds on the foundational concepts laid out in the Text, and encourag...

In this episode of the ForgiveNest Podcast for A Course in Miracles, host Alison Anton introduces the role of the Holy Spirit in undoing the ego’s faulty thought system. Alison compares the Holy Spirit’s teaching process to learning a new language, highlighting His gentle approach to helping us adapt to the perception He offers. The episode concludes with a prayer from Lesson 193 in. ACIM quotes a...

In this episode of the ForgiveNest Podcast, host Alison Anton introduces her Christ Healing Group sessions, emphasizing that true healing happens in the mind and not the body. Alison clarifies common misconceptions about the Course's stance on illness and treatment, advocating for a balanced approach that includes traditional medical remedies while understanding the deep and ancient roots of disea...

In this episode of the ForgiveNest Podcast for A Course in Miracles, host Alison Anton focuses on illness and the body as a reflection of the ego. The discussion revolves around the ACIM view that all forms of sickness (and the body itself) stem from one error—the decision to separate from God. Alison also shares a prayer from A Course in Miracles that can be used as a call for guidance before med...

In this episode of the ForgiveNest Podcast for A Course in Miracles, host Alison Anton contrasts the ACIM principle of sharing joy from the Source versus the ego's scarcity-based acts of giving to get. The episode concludes with a prayer from A Course in Miracles to help you connect with Jesus, and share the gifts of God together. ACIM quotes and prayers from this episode are included below.  Read...

In this episode of the ForgiveNest Podcast for A Course in Miracles, host Alison Anton centers the discussion on the 'circle of fear'—an ego-imposed barrier designed to keep us from the peace of God. Alison touches quickly on the four obstacles to peace described by Jesus in the ACIM text: 1) the rejection of peace, 2) identification with the physical body, 3) the attraction of death, and 4) the f...

In this episode of the ForgiveNest Podcast, host Alison Anton explores the very first passages and the first three Miracles Principles of 'A Course in Miracles'. Alison delves into the deeper meaning of these principles, and how they emphasize love as their core essence. She compares different editions of the Course and emphasizes the importance of reviewing the Miracle Principles regularly to dee...

In this episode of the ForgiveNest Podcast for A Course in Miracles, host Alison Anton touches on how our active thoughts either keep us in the dream, or help us out of it if we use Jesus and the Holy Spirit as our Guides. Alison discusses the significance of thought in the true creation of Spirit as well as the “miscreation” of the ego, stressing the importance of recognizing there are no “idle t...

Understanding Atonement in A Course in Miracles—In this episode of the ForgiveNest Podcast for A Course in Miracles, host Alison Anton explores the ACIM concept of Atonement and how it’s a gentle process, not a judgment day of reckoning. Alison discusses Jesus’s call for willingness, and emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit in our Atonement. The episode concludes with a prayer of unity with Jesu...