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This series is focused on Harold Begbie’s book Life Changers. First published in 1922 it describes some of the key elements in Frank Buchman’s program of radical change from which AA had its birth. Studying the source material for the 12-Steps can give us insights into the transformation process the Group was trying to achieve both in individuals and in the lost culture of the times. Understanding these more fully and putting some of them to work for us can prove invaluable to anyone whose recovery has lost its “zing” or to individuals unable to recover because of a “watered down” recovery approach that isn’t working for them. They say “some of us are sicker than others” and the solution for some may be taking a stronger dose of medicine than others. The author identifies some of that strong medicine. The book is available in affordable reprints listed in the show notes.
Show notes:
Life Changers by Harold Begbie
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I was invited to share with the “As Bill Sees It – AA Group” in Sheffield, England on March 30th , 2025. The speaker shares on one of Bill Wilson’s writings.
I chose a selection from the 12 & 12: “When a man or a woman has a spiritual awakening, the most important meaning of it is that he has now become able to do, feel, and believe that which he could not do before on his unaided strength and resources alone. He has been granted a gift which amounts to a new state of consciousness and being.
“He has been set on a path which tells him he is really going somewhere, that life is not a dead end, not something to be endured or mastered. In a very real sense he has been transformed, because he has laid hold of a source of strength which he had hitherto denied himself.” Hope you enjoy!
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Jeff and Debra Jay are the co-authors of Love First: A Family’s Guide to Intervention. Now in its third edition, their book has helped thousands of families find new lives in recovery. The series addresses how families can be empowered to help a loved one still in denial, how to prepare properly for an intervention, and how the intervention can best be assured to succeed. In this episode Father Bill and Jeff discuss what happens on the day of an intervention along with some suggestions for special cases. If you’ve ever been told “you can’t help an alcoholic or addict until they ask for help” you won’t want to miss this series.
Show Notes:
Love First: A Family’s Guide to Intervention (The book) by Jeff and Debra Jay
Love First website: (Helpful material to learn more about addiction, intervention, and family recovery)
https://lovefirst.net/structured-family-recovery/#top
The Hijacked Brain by Dr. Henrietta Barnes, MD
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Jeff and Debra Jay are the co-authors of Love First: A Family’s Guide to Intervention. Now in its third edition, their book has helped thousands of families find new lives in recovery. The series addresses how families can be empowered to help a loved one still in denial, how to prepare properly for an intervention, and how the intervention can best be assured to succeed. In this episode Father Bill and Jeff continue their discussion of laying the foundations for a successful intervention. If you’ve ever been told “you can’t help an alcoholic or addict until they ask for help” you won’t want to miss this series.
Show Notes:
Love First: A Family’s Guide to Intervention
(The book) by Jeff and Debra Jay
Love First website:(Helpful material to learn more about addiction, intervention, and family recovery)
https://lovefirst.net/structured-family-recovery/#top
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Jeff and Debra Jay are the co-authors of Love First: A Family’s Guide to Intervention. Now in its third edition, their book has helped thousands find their way to new lives in recovery. The series addresses how families can be empowered to help a loved one still in denial, how to prepare properly for an intervention, and how the intervention can best be assured to succeed. In this episode Father Bill and Jeff explore laying the foundations for a successful intervention. If you’ve ever been told “you can’t help an alcoholic or addict until they ask for help” you won’t want to miss this series.
Show notes:
Love First: A Family’s Guide to Intervention (The book) by Jeff and Debra Jay
Love First website: (Helpful material to learn more about addiction, intervention, and family recovery)
https://lovefirst.net/structured-family-recovery/#top
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Jeff and Debra Jay are the co-authors of Love First: A Family’s Guide to Intervention. The book is now in its third edition and has helped thousands find their way to new lives in recovery. Recognized national leaders in the field of intervention, the authors lay bare some of the myths that continue to keep so many alcoholics and addicts trapped in their illness. The series will address how families can be empowered to help a loved one still in denial, how to prepare properly for an intervention, and how the intervention can best be assured to succeed. In this episode Father Bill interviews Jeff who shares the story of his own recovery, his work in the addiction treatment field and how he found and fostered his passion for intervention work. If you’ve ever been told “you can’t help and alcoholic until he wants help” you won’t want to miss this series.
Show Notes:
Love First: A Family’s Guide to Intervention by Jeff and Debra JayLove First Website: https://lovefirst.net/structured-family-recovery/#top
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The Serenity Prayer has long been associated with Alcoholics Anonymous. It’s a prayer uniquely fitted to meeting the needs of alcoholics and addicts as we begin our recovery journey or face trials along the way. On first reading it, Wilson said, “Never had we seen so much A.A. in so few words.” (AA Comes of Age, p. 196.) In this episode Fr. Bill shares some thoughts on the prayer in both its short and longer forms.
Show Notes:
Who Wrote the Serenity Prayer, by Fred R. Shapiro, Yale Alumni Magazine, 2008
http://archives.yalealumnimagazine.com/issues/2008_07/serenity.html
“We Version” of the Original Serenity Prayer:
God, grant us the serenityto accept the things we cannot change,
courage to change thethings we can,
andthe wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day at a time, enjoying one moment at a time;
accepting hardship as the pathway to peace;
taking, as Jesus did, this sinful world as it is,
not as we would have it;
trusting that You will make all things right if we surrender to Your will; so we may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with You forever in the next. Amen
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William Schaberg is the author of an important new book that’s “a must read” for every 12-Step member ready to separate recovery myth from recovery miracle. This episode focuses on chapter one of Schaberg’s sure to be classic Writing the Big Book titled Challenging the Creation Myths. He and Father Bill explore what Wilson referred to as “the flying blind” period before the Big Book was written. It’s just one of the many myths Schaberg carefully examines as he traces the Big Book’s writing through the critical eye of historical documentation. Myths are not unrealities – they’re expressing truths that are often bigger than reality. You’re sure to find this a fascinating and enlightening discussion.Show Notes:
Writing the Big Book by William H. SchabergBill Schaberg’s YouTube ChannelS. H. Hadley Story by William JamesFrank Parkhurst’s story from the Big Book, first edition: https://aamo.info/bb/j41d/bbs_hank_p.html
Controversy regarding Rowland Hazard and the dates of his treatment by Carl Jung: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rowland_Hazard_III
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Over thirty years ago an AA archivist gave me a book thatchanged my life. It’s one of the best descriptions of the Oxford Group program out of which AA would later blossom and grow. Published in 1933 and titled WHAT IS THE OXFORD GROUP? the anonymous author lays out many of the principles and practices that Bill Wilson drew from in writing the Big Book. If you’re ready for a life-changing shift to your program, this series may be for you. The book is available free through a link in the show notes.
This episode explores the concept of GUIDANCE as it wasunderstood and practiced by the AA pioneers. An understanding of Guidance has largely been lost from modern-day 12-Step fellowships. This episode tries to instill in listeners the power of living a God-guided life.
Show Notes: Pdf copy of What is the Oxford Group?
https://stepstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/what_is.pdf
The Practice of the Presence of God by BrotherLawrence / There are many pdf copies available online. A good translation isone by Marshall Davis:
https://www.amazon.com/Practice-Presence-God-Modern-English/dp/1521299757
Other helpful books: David Schoen’s The War of the Gods in Addiction
Thomas R. Kelly’s A Testament of Devotion / Freepdf https://pgadey.com/quaker/Kelly--TestamentOfDevotion.pdf
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Over thirty years ago an AA archivist gave me a book thatchanged my life. It’s one of the best descriptions of the Oxford Group program out of which AA would later blossom and grow. Published in 1933 and titled WHAT IS THE OXFORD GROUP? the anonymous author lays out many of the principles and practices that Bill Wilson drew from in writing the Big Book. If you’re ready for a life-changing shift to your program, this series may be for you. The book is available free through a link in the show notes.
This episode explores RESTITUTION as it was understood and practiced by the AA pioneers. Making amends for our past wrongs affects others as much as ourselves and requires guidance and courage in knowing how best to proceed.
Show Notes:
Pdf copy of What is the Oxford Group?
https://stepstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/what_is.pdf
Link to the hymn: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kimLXNhzZMA
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Over thirty years ago an AA archivist gave me a book that changed my life. It’s one of the best descriptions of the Oxford Group program out of which AA would later blossom and grow. Published in 1933 and titled WHAT IS THE OXFORD GROUP? the anonymous author lays out many of the principles and practices that Bill Wilson drew from in writing the Big Book. If you’re ready for a life-changing shift to your program, this series may be for you. The book is available free through a link in the show notes.
This episode explores SURRENDER as it was understood andpracticed by the AA pioneers. Interestingly, it’s a word that’s never used in the first 164 pages of the Big Book.
Show Notes:
What is the Oxford Group?
https://stepstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/what_is.pdf
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This episode tackles a subject that’s pretty much taboo in12-Step meetings: SIN. It was a key concept in the Group and Bill Wilson called it by different names in the Big Book. Don’t let prejudice or negative past experiences keep you from listening. You may find a “life-changing” key to your Program.
Show Notes:
What is the Oxford Group?
https://stepstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/what_is.pdf
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Over thirty years ago an AA archivist gave me a book thatchanged my life. It’s one of the best descriptions of the Oxford Group program out of which AA would later blossom and grow. Published in 1933 and titled WHAT IS THE OXFORD GROUP? the anonymous author lays out many of the principles and practices that Bill Wilson drew from in writing the Big Book. If you’re ready for a life-changing shift to your program, this series may be for you. This episode completes chapter one and is focused on the Group’s unique use of house-parties and on the Group’s founder Frank Buchman. It’s focused on what AA took forward and what it left behind.
Show Notes:
Pdf copy of What is the Oxford Group? https://stepstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/what_is.pdf
Picture of Caux
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Over thirty years ago an AA archivist gave me a book that changed my life. It’s one of the best descriptions of the Oxford Group program out of which AA would later blossom and grow. Published in 1933 and titled WHAT IS THE OXFORD GROUP? the anonymous author lays out many of the principles and practices that Bill Wilson drew from in writing the Big Book. If you’re ready for a life-changing shift to your program, this series may be for you.
The book is available free here: https://stepstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/what_is.pdf
Pdf copy of What is the Oxford Group?
https://stepstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/what_is.pdf
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Michael T. recovered young and has been sober in AA for many years. But when he discovered AA’s original Pioneer Program things inside him started to change. The Four Absolutes took hold and doing God’s will became the driving force. Art was Michael’s means of expression and science fiction began blending with his 12-Step recovery. In this second episode Michael shares a modern recovery myth titled THE KEY OF WILLINGNESS. It’s an old truth set in modern form. Be sure to watch this episode on YouTube to get the full effect.
Show notes:
The Key of Willingness “Comic Book Myth”Contact Michael: [email protected]
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Michael T. recovered young and has stayed sober in AA for many years. But when he discovered AA’s original Pioneer Program things inside him began to change. The Four Absolutes took hold and doing God’s will in the world became a driving force. Art became Michael’s means of expression and science fiction began blending with his 12-Step recovery. In this first episode Michael shares his recovery story. He explains how a modern myth found expression in what the Big Book terms, “the fourth dimension of existence.” Buckle your seat belts and come along for the ride!
Show Notes:
Silently Seduced by Dr. Kenneth Adams
When He’s Married to Mom by Dr. Kenneth Adams
Contact Michael: [email protected]
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In modern society it appears that many men – and not a few women – are seriously and dangerously out of touch with their emotions. Opportunities abound to isolate and to self-medicate. When we begin recovery many of us find ourselves emotionally vulnerable and often immature. This series focuses on why this is and offers methods and exercises for connecting with and caring for our emotional selves.
Father Bill continues interviewing therapist Laura Jones Swann, author of Men and Emotions … It’s a Thing. Laura’s worked extensively in the recovery field teaching at several Texas universities. She serves as the guide to a topic that’s relevant both to men and women alike. In this final episode men who’ve found emotional recovery share their powerful stories.
Show Notes:
Men and Emotions: It’s a Thing by Laura Swann, MEd. LCDC
You can contact Laura at [email protected]
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In modern society it appears that many men – and not a few women – are seriously and dangerously out of touch with their emotions. Opportunities abound to isolate and to self-medicate. When we addicts and alcoholics begin recovery many of us find ourselves emotionally vulnerable and often immature. This series focuses on why this is and offers methods and exercises for connecting with and caring for our emotional selves.
Father Bill continues interviewing therapist Laura Jones Swann, author of Men and Emotions … It’s a Thing. Laura’s worked extensively in the recovery field teaching at several Texas universities. She serves as the guide to a topic that’s relevant both to men and women alike.
In this second-to-last episode, Laura reviews the second half of her strategy list to help support a healthy emotional life.
Show Notes:
Men and Emotions: It’s a Thing by Laura Swann, MEd. LCDC
https://www.amazon.com/Emotions-Thing-Laura-Jones-Swann/dp/B0CW3T4JMT
Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman:
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=daniel+goleman+emotional&hvadid=692815657814&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9028223&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=15016485746960485602&hvtargid=kwd-314849247096&hydadcr=15524_13558553&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_28uy2uf8ah_e
Other Book Recommendations:
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D.
https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._GDfd8RInPzGpyGqcpefe-0u81RUNAoCRYN-Rfmme_wMCM9TpPxxTivWEPib2tbwvGHGgfhkYatH7Pjgxq8a070KsMS44ycnM_eB3I8n_iOSShcPCFM0cvRFXFhSdPWI_8gky1SpuBDeU5RcCjmnwBmrY4R0e8Q9F_lxoL0UaHrRYHTjLkOLN8tPVEghzR3aMtVLJlOdnghsbmClHzC6nA55eW7hZTFcOW_2_n-k3v0.blzBeyMeWOkwILqgJP-ay-baeYa49V9eaaoEUdY2M3M&dib_tag=se&hvadid=580689605212&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9028223&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=6257331460669020339&hvtargid=kwd-1410515536440&hydadcr=16287_13419214&keywords=the+body+keeps+the+score.&qid=1733164914&sr=8-1
A New Pair of Glasses by Chuck C.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=a+new+pair+of+glasses&hvadid=598729310159&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9028223&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=1228835370073832348&hvtargid=kwd-577700975&hydadcr=22561_13531225&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_1eimpz2ddj_e
You can contact Laura at:
Website:
www.twowayprayer.org
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In modern society many men – and not a few women – are seriously and dangerously out of touch with their emotions. Opportunities abound to isolate and to self-medicate. When we addicts and alcoholics begin recovery many of us find ourselves emotionally vulnerable and immature. This series focuses on why this is and offers methods and exercises for connecting with and caring for our emotional selves.
Father Bill continues interviewing therapist Laura Jones Swann, author of Men and Emotions: It’s a Thing. Laura’s worked extensively in the recovery field teaching at several Texas universities. She serves as the guide to a topic that’s relevant to men and women alike.
In this third episode Laura reviews strategies that can help both men and women support a healthy emotional life. It’s divided into a two-parts.
Show Notes:
Men and Emotions: It’s a Thing by Laura Swann, MEd. LCDC
You can contact Laura at [email protected]
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In modern society many men – and not a few women – are seriously and dangerously out of touch with their emotions. Opportunities abound to isolate and to self-medicate. When an addict or an alcoholic begins recovery many of us find ourselves emotionally vulnerable and immature. This series focuses on some reasons for this and offers methods and exercises for connecting with and caring for our emotional selves.
Father Bill interviews therapist Laura Jones Swann, author of Men and Emotions: It’s a Thing. Laura has worked extensively in the recovery field teaching at several Texas universities. She’ll serve as the guide to a topic that’s relevant to men and women alike.
In this second episode Laura takes a deep dive into the emotional life of men: the unique challenges men face, the emotional inner- landscape of our lives, and Nine Principles for Connecting to and Caring for the Emotional Self.
Show Notes:
Men and Emotions: It’s a Thing by Laura Swann, MEd. LCDC
Daniel Goldman: Emotional Intelligence
Emotions and Feelings Chart:
Practices-FeelingsSensations.pdf
You can contact Laura [email protected]
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