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Sober Speak-  Alcoholics Anonymous  Recovery Interviews

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  • 312- Chris S- Step 3- God’s Team

312- Chris S- Step 3- God’s Team

Friday 6th October 2023

Join Chris S on 'Sober Speak' as he discusses Step 3 of AA, focusing on surrendering to a higher power and embracing transformation in recovery.
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Sober Speak-  Alcoholics Anonymous  Recovery Interviews
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John M
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Joining God's Team: Chris S on Step 3 of AA

Episode Overview

  • Chris S shares insights on Step 3: 'God's Team' and the foundational importance of Step 1 and Step 2
  • Recognising powerlessness and the need for a higher power before embracing Step 3
  • Addressing self-will run riot and the transformative nature of the 12-step program
  • Turning one's will and life over to God as a crucial step in the recovery journey
  • Emphasizing the importance of the spiritual malady of self and the path to finding hope and personal transformation
When we make a third step decision, we are placing ourselves on God's team. We are telling God to help us help the rest of his children. And there is the beginning of a deep spiritual experience that starts with step three.
Have you ever felt like you were fighting a losing battle against addiction? In this episode of 'Sober Speak', John M sits down with Chris S from Blairstown, NJ, to talk about the pivotal Step 3 of Alcoholics Anonymous: turning your will and life over to the care of God. Chris shares his personal journey through the early steps, highlighting how acknowledging powerlessness and seeking a higher power set the stage for true transformation.
He digs into the spiritual malady of self and the importance of surrendering self-will to embrace a new way of living. If you've ever struggled with the concept of a higher power or wondered how to let go of self-will run riot, Chris's insights might just offer the perspective you need. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation that explores the deeper spiritual aspects of recovery and offers practical advice for anyone on the path to sobriety.