Josh

An Atheist Reads the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous

Josh

  • Episode 24: Step Five and Tradition Five From the 12 X 12 - Stoic Reading December 28th

Episode 24: Step Five and Tradition Five From the 12 X 12 - Stoic Reading December 28th

Tuesday 28th December 2021

Join Josh C as he discusses Step Five and Tradition Five from a secular perspective, focusing on honesty and community in recovery.
Explicit
63 minutes
Informative
Thought-provoking
Raw
Non-judgmental
Engaging

About this podcast

An Atheist Reads the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous
Author:
Josh
Overview:
Categories:
Religion & Spirituality
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Links:
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Episodes:
33 (View all)
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Josh C’s Take on Honesty and Tradition in Recovery

The process of being honest with ourselves as objectively as possible is the most important aspect of Step Five.
Imagine navigating the world of recovery without the usual spiritual compass. That's what Josh C, an atheist and recovering alcoholic, does in his podcast 'An Atheist Reads the Big Book of AA'. In this episode, Josh takes on Step Five and Tradition Five from the 12 X 12 Stoic Reading. Step Five is all about admitting our wrongs to ourselves and another person. For many, this includes a confession to a higher power, but Josh offers a different angle.
He highlights the power of sharing your truths with another human being and being brutally honest with yourself. It’s a process that can be deeply cleansing and eye-opening, even without invoking any deity. Josh also dives into Tradition Five, which emphasizes the primary purpose of AA groups: to carry their message to those still suffering from alcoholism.
He challenges the idea that this tradition excludes discussions about drugs, arguing that such exclusion misses the broader point of helping anyone in need. Josh’s discussion isn’t just about sticking to the script; it’s about understanding the essence of these traditions and steps in a way that resonates with everyone, regardless of their beliefs. Whether you’re an atheist, agnostic, or just curious about alternative recovery paths, Josh’s insights offer a fresh perspective.
Tune in for an engaging chat that might just change how you view recovery.
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Josh

An Atheist Reads the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous

Josh

  • Episode 24: Step Five and Tradition Five From the 12 X 12 - Stoic Reading December 28th

Episode 24: Step Five and Tradition Five From the 12 X 12 - Stoic Reading December 28th

Tuesday 28th December 2021

Join Josh C as he discusses Step Five and Tradition Five from a secular perspective, focusing on honesty and community in recovery.
Explicit
63 minutes
Informative
Thought-provoking
Raw
Non-judgmental
Engaging

About this podcast

An Atheist Reads the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous
Author:
Josh
Overview:
My name is Josh C and I am an alcoholic in a 12 step program of recovery. I am also an atheist and have found some recovery programs challenging. In this podcast I read the original text of the AA big...(view more)
Categories:
Religion & Spirituality
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
33 (View all)
Rounded Button Dark
Do you want to link to this podcast?
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Josh C’s Take on Honesty and Tradition in Recovery

The process of being honest with ourselves as objectively as possible is the most important aspect of Step Five.
Imagine navigating the world of recovery without the usual spiritual compass. That's what Josh C, an atheist and recovering alcoholic, does in his podcast 'An Atheist Reads the Big Book of AA'. In this episode, Josh takes on Step Five and Tradition Five from the 12 X 12 Stoic Reading. Step Five is all about admitting our wrongs to ourselves and another person. For many, this includes a confession to a higher power, but Josh offers a different angle.
He highlights the power of sharing your truths with another human being and being brutally honest with yourself. It’s a process that can be deeply cleansing and eye-opening, even without invoking any deity. Josh also dives into Tradition Five, which emphasizes the primary purpose of AA groups: to carry their message to those still suffering from alcoholism.
He challenges the idea that this tradition excludes discussions about drugs, arguing that such exclusion misses the broader point of helping anyone in need. Josh’s discussion isn’t just about sticking to the script; it’s about understanding the essence of these traditions and steps in a way that resonates with everyone, regardless of their beliefs. Whether you’re an atheist, agnostic, or just curious about alternative recovery paths, Josh’s insights offer a fresh perspective.
Tune in for an engaging chat that might just change how you view recovery.