AA's Financial Wisdom: Bill W.'s Vision for a Spiritual Fellowship
Episode Overview
Exploration of AA's historical financial perspective and the foresight of co-founder Bill W. Discussion on the growth of AA and the need to maintain spiritual focus amidst increasing financial resources. Insight into the legacy of Alcoholics Anonymous and the importance of selfless leadership and sustainable practices within the organization.
AA is big spiritual business
Imagine a world where Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) turns into a profit-driven enterprise. Sounds far-fetched? That's exactly what Bill W., one of AA's co-founders, was determined to prevent. In this episode of 'Take 12 Recovery Radio', Monty Dale Meyer, affectionately known as the Monty’man, and Chris S. dive into Bill W.'s writings in the Grapevine, shedding light on his foresight and the love he had for the fellowship. Bill W.
saw the potential pitfalls of financial growth and aimed to keep AA focused on its primary purpose: helping people recover from alcoholism. Through engaging discussions, Monty and Chris explore the historical financial perspective of AA, emphasizing the importance of selfless leadership and sustainable practices. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the inner workings of AA and the wisdom that has kept it spiritually grounded over the years.