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Episode 145: Joe K. from The Only Requirement Group
Episode 145: Joe K. from The Only Requirement Group
Episode 145: Joe K. from The Only Requirement Group
Sunday 19th January 2020
Joe K. shares his atheist recovery journey in AA and starting a secular meeting on Beyond Belief Sobriety.
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Get the buttons here!Joe K.'s Atheist Journey in AA: Creating Space for Secular Sobriety
I don't know how I'm going to do this and I guess I'll tell you a little bit about myself, I guess. So I got a job in a neighboring town and I started using some loading trucks.
Imagine trying to navigate recovery in a space that doesn’t align with your beliefs. Joe K. from The Only Requirement Group in Chatham, New Jersey, faced this exact challenge. As an atheist in Alcoholics Anonymous, Joe found himself at odds with the program’s religious undertones. In this episode of Beyond Belief Sobriety, he opens up about his journey and the hurdles he encountered along the way.
Joe dives into the difficulties of dealing with pushback from religious members within AA and how he took the bold step to help start a secular AA meeting. But Joe's story doesn’t stop there. He shares his thoughts on AA's Judeo-Christian focus and how he discovered resources tailored for atheists within the program. One of the most intriguing parts of his story is how he had to unlearn traditional AA jargon and find new ways to articulate his recovery experience.
Throughout the episode, Joe highlights the importance of staying open-minded and being receptive to suggestions, even when they come from unexpected places. Joe also casts a vision for the future of AA and secular recovery. He believes in the necessity of starting new secular meetings to ensure everyone can find a supportive community that resonates with their beliefs. His dedication to creating inclusive spaces within AA is truly inspiring.
If you’re curious about how atheism and AA can coexist, or if you’re looking for ways to support secular recovery, Joe’s story is a must-listen. His experiences offer valuable insights and practical advice for anyone on a similar path.