AA Grapevine, Inc.
AA Grapevine, Inc.
Many Paths to Spirituality [Season 5, Episode 4]
Many Paths to Spirituality [Season 5, Episode 4]
Many Paths to Spirituality [Season 5, Episode 4]
Monday 24th July 2023
Jenn D discusses her unique journey to sobriety as an atheist in AA, offering insights on finding personal paths and supporting loved ones.
38 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Jenn shares her journey of sobriety, reflecting on her initial reluctance to accept powerlessness and eventual surrender to the spiritual aspect of recovery.
- As an atheist, Jenn provides candid insights into the challenges faced and emphasizes the importance of finding a path to sobriety that works for each individual.
- The episode offers valuable advice on supporting loved ones in recovery, providing a rich and diverse perspective on navigating sobriety.
- The significance of rituals in AA meetings and their impact on creating a sense of peace and routine in the lives of individuals in recovery is explored.
- The hosts and guest engage in a thought-provoking and inspiring dialogue, offering humorous and insightful reflections on the diverse paths to spirituality within Alcoholics Anonymous.
I am an atheist. I do not believe in God. And all of these years, I have absolute faith that the program of Alcoholics Anonymous has restored me to sanity. It's freedom to be able to come and be a part of a fellowship and be an atheist and not be made wrong.
What does spirituality mean to you? For Jenn D, an AA member from Miguela, California, it’s a question that has shaped her path to recovery. In this episode of the AA Grapevine Podcast, hosts Don and Sam sit down with Jenn to explore her unique journey. Jenn opens up about her initial disbelief that alcohol was her problem and how reading the Big Book changed her perspective.
She shares candidly about being an atheist in a program that often emphasizes spirituality, discussing how she found a way to make the principles of AA work for her. Her story is a testament to the idea that there isn’t just one way to achieve sobriety. Jenn also offers heartfelt advice on how to support loved ones in their recovery journey, making this episode a valuable listen for anyone touched by addiction.
Adding a touch of humor, Cindy contributes an “Ask It Basket” question, and Brian calls in with a joke from the Ham-on-Wry days of Grapevine. Whether you’re in recovery yourself, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about the many paths to sobriety, Jenn’s story provides both inspiration and practical insights.