Dr Mike

Experience The Big Book

Dr Mike

  • Saturday – Ep: 582 – We Agnostics – Pages 55-57 – He has come to all who have honestly sought Him! When we drew near to Him He disclosed Himself to us!

Saturday – Ep: 582 – We Agnostics – Pages 55-57 – He has come to all who have honestly sought Him! When we drew near to Him He disclosed Himself to us!

Tuesday 31st December 2024

Explore the role of spirituality in recovery as Dr. Mike breaks down pages 55-57 of the AA Big Book, offering insights and practical advice.
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Experience The Big Book
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Dr Mike
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Finding Spirituality in Recovery: Insights from the AA Big Book

Episode Overview

  • Embrace spirituality as a key component of recovery.
  • Take actionable steps to build a relationship with God.
  • Recognise pain and desperation as catalysts for faith.
  • Clear personal obstacles to experience spiritual awakening.
  • Understand that maintaining faith requires ongoing effort.
No action, no God. I think that's pretty profound, isn't it?
If you're on a journey to understand the spiritual side of recovery, this episode of 'Experience The Big Book' is a must-listen. Dr. Mike dives into the chapters of the AA Big Book, specifically pages 55-57, focusing on the fundamental idea of God and how it plays a crucial role in recovery. He starts with a set-aside prayer, asking for an open mind and heart to embrace spiritual truths. Dr.
Mike revisits the paragraphs on these pages, emphasizing their transformative impact on his life and how they shifted his perspective on his relationship with God and the necessity of faith in recovery. Throughout the episode, Dr. Mike explores the notion that deep down, everyone has an inherent idea of God, which can be obscured by life's challenges and personal flaws.
He discusses the importance of taking action to build a relationship with God, suggesting that without action, this connection remains dormant. Dr. Mike shares anecdotes about conversations with atheists and the role of pain and desperation in opening up to the idea of a higher power. He highlights the steps in the AA program that help clear the way for a spiritual awakening, particularly steps 3 through 11.
By facing and removing personal obstacles through these steps, individuals can experience a conscious contact with God, leading to peace and stability in their lives. Dr. Mike's reflections on his own journey and the experiences of others offer hope and inspiration to those seeking a deeper connection with their spirituality as part of their recovery.
So, if you're curious about how spirituality intertwines with sobriety or looking for ways to deepen your faith, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice. Tune in to discover how embracing a higher power can transform your recovery journey.