Father Bill W.

Father Bill W.

Father Bill W.

  • Inner Gold: Going to Hell in Search of Gold

Inner Gold: Going to Hell in Search of Gold

Wednesday 27th April 2022

Father Bill W. dives into Robert Johnson’s 'Inner Gold' using Dante’s Divine Comedy to explore spiritual completeness and midlife crises.
29 minutes
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Father Bill W.
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Finding Inner Gold: Dante's Journey and Our Path to Wholeness

For him, it was a vision of completeness. So the German army made radio contact with the Americans and, in plain language, said they would leave The Ponte Vecchio intact if the Americans would promise not to use it. No one has described the midlife crisis any better.
What if the journey to finding your true self feels like a trip through hell? Father Bill W. takes us on a fascinating exploration of Robert Johnson’s 'Inner Gold' by diving into Dante’s Divine Comedy. This episode isn’t just about ancient literature; it’s about how we can all relate to Dante’s struggle and triumph in our own lives. Father Bill uses Dante’s love for Beatrice as a metaphor for our own quests for completeness, especially during those tough midlife crises.
You’ll hear how Dante’s journey through purgatory and hell, guided by figures like Virgil and Beatrice, mirrors our inner battles and victories. Father Bill shares his personal experience of discovering the lost practice of two-way prayer, a key element he believes was missing from the AA program. This practice helped him connect more deeply with his spiritual side and find a sense of wholeness.
Pain, he says, is a powerful teacher, and the journey inward is one we’ve forgotten but desperately need to remember. If you’re seeking a deeper spiritual connection or struggling with feelings of incompleteness, this episode offers profound insights wrapped in relatable storytelling. Tune in to discover how embracing your inner journey can lead you to your own 'inner gold'.