David G, David G, Mark B, Minor A, Nance F, and others
David G, David G, and friends
Journey 06 - Session 83 - Feb 05 2025
Journey 06 - Session 83 - Feb 05 2025
Journey 06 - Session 83 - Feb 05 2025
Thursday 6th February 2025
Explore Chapter 10 of the Big Book with David G and David G as they discuss employers' roles and the importance of sponsorship in recovery.
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Episode Overview
- The importance of understanding alcoholism as a threefold illness.
- Employers can play a crucial role in supporting employees' recovery.
- Sponsorship is vital for guiding newcomers through the 12 steps.
- Unity, service, and personal growth are key components of recovery.
- Sharing personal experiences helps build relationships within the fellowship.
'If I understand alcoholism, I understand that when I put it in my body, I'm going to break out in craving.'
In this episode of 'Purpose of this Book - Intensive Big Book Study', David G and David G continue their deep dive into Chapter 10, 'To Employers', from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. The discussion picks up on page 138, where they explore the story of an executive struggling with alcoholism and the broader implications for employers and sponsors alike.
The hosts share personal anecdotes and insights, making the text relatable and highlighting the importance of understanding alcoholism as a threefold illness: physical craving, mental obsession, and spiritual malady. They stress the need for a spiritual solution and the role of sponsors in guiding newcomers through the 12-step program. The episode is filled with practical advice for both those in recovery and those supporting them, emphasising the significance of unity, service, and personal growth within the fellowship.
With engaging dialogue and heartfelt reflections, this episode offers valuable lessons for anyone involved in recovery. Whether you're new to the program or a seasoned member, you'll find plenty of wisdom and encouragement here.