Father Bill W.
Father Bill W.
AA's Spiritual Roots: Carrying the Message: Attraction vs Promotion
AA's Spiritual Roots: Carrying the Message: Attraction vs Promotion
AA's Spiritual Roots: Carrying the Message: Attraction vs Promotion
Monday 10th February 2020
Father Bill W. delves into AA's spiritual roots, exploring the Oxford Group's principles and the transformative power of Two Way Prayer.
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Get the buttons here!AA's Spiritual Foundations: The Oxford Group and Personal Transformation with Father Bill W.
It's important to focus on what it is they were asked to do, and this is where I think again, we can learn something from This First Century Christian bunch.
Ever wondered how AA's focus on personal change rather than world change came to be? In this enlightening episode, Father Bill W., an Episcopal priest who has been in recovery since 1972, takes us on a journey through the spiritual roots of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Drawing from his extensive career in addiction treatment and deep knowledge of 12-Step spirituality, Father Bill explores the history behind the Oxford Group's ambitious mission to change the world and how AA adapted this principle to focus on transforming individuals who seek change. Father Bill dives into the often-overlooked 11th Step practice of Two Way Prayer, a method he believes has been lost but holds significant power for those in recovery.
He shares how this practice can reconnect individuals with their spiritual core, offering a path to personal growth and sobriety. With a blend of historical context and practical advice, Father Bill emphasizes the importance of witnessing to the changes in our lives and letting a higher power guide us. This episode isn't just for those in recovery; it's for anyone interested in the spiritual dimensions of personal transformation.
Father Bill's insights offer a unique perspective on how early Christian practices and the Oxford Group's principles can inform modern recovery efforts. Tune in to discover how focusing on individual change can create ripples of transformation in the wider community.