Joe McDonald
Joe McDonald
Position of Neutrality: Balancing Religious and Recovery Practices in Steps 5, 6, & 7 AA Finding the Right Confessor Trust and Spiritual Connection
Position of Neutrality: Balancing Religious and Recovery Practices in Steps 5, 6, & 7 AA Finding the Right Confessor Trust and Spiritual Connection
Position of Neutrality: Balancing Religious and Recovery Practices in Steps 5, 6, & 7 AA Finding the Right Confessor Trust and Spiritual Connection
Friday 29th November 2024
Joe McDonald discusses balancing religious practices with recovery in Steps 5, 6 & 7 of AA. Practical advice and heartfelt anecdotes await.
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Episode Overview
- Balance religious practices with recovery steps.
- Confession is essential but should not replace spiritual actions.
- Finding the right confessor is a personal process.
- Honour your religious practices without overshadowing recovery.
- Joe shares practical advice and humorous anecdotes.
I won't tell you how you'll know, because I don't know, but I will know that you will know.
Ever wondered how to balance your religious practices with your recovery journey? In this episode of 'Position of Neutrality', Joe McDonald dives deep into the intricacies of Steps 5, 6, and 7 from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe explores the importance of confession and finding the right person to share your inventory with. He highlights that while religious confessions are significant, they shouldn't replace the spiritual actions necessary for recovery.
Joe shares his personal reflections on how to identify the right confessor, reminding us that this is a deeply personal process. He humorously points out that even though he can't tell you exactly how you'll know when you've found the right person, you'll just know. Joe's candid and engaging style makes this episode both informative and relatable, especially for those navigating the delicate balance between faith and recovery.
Whether you're a devout Catholic or someone with a different spiritual path, Joe's advice is clear: honour your religious practices, but don't let them overshadow the crucial steps in your recovery journey. Tune in for practical advice, heartfelt anecdotes, and a few laughs along the way.