Shank and Wayne
Shank and Wayne
Spiritual Experience vs Spiritual Awakening with Holly F.
Spiritual Experience vs Spiritual Awakening with Holly F.
Spiritual Experience vs Spiritual Awakening with Holly F.
Tuesday 29th October 2024
Join Holly F. on Alcoholics Alive! as she shares her journey through spiritual experiences and awakenings in recovery.
46 minutes
Inspiring
Informative
Honest
Supportive
Engaging
About this podcast
Author:
Shank and Wayne
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery with AA
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
106 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Spiritual Experience vs Spiritual Awakening: Holly F.'s Journey
Episode Overview
- Holly F. shares her personal journey of recovery and the differences between spiritual experiences and awakenings.
- Discussion on Bill Wilson's reasoning for changing AA terminology from 'experience' to 'awakening'.
- 'Meeting Shrapnel' segment debunks common AA sayings with humour and wisdom.
- Emphasis on the importance of following the 12 steps for lasting sobriety.
- Exploration of how personal definitions of spiritual terms can vary.
I said a prayer, I said God please help me. I've been sober ever since that moment.
Have you ever wondered about the difference between a spiritual experience and a spiritual awakening? In this episode of Alcoholics Alive!, hosts Shank and Wayne welcome Holly F., who dives deep into this intriguing topic. Holly shares her personal journey of recovery, highlighting the stark contrasts and subtle nuances between these two concepts. With her sobriety date set at January 8th, 2015, Holly's insights are both raw and relatable.
She opens up about her struggles, the brutal detoxes, and the moment she finally asked for help. Her story is a testament to the power of following the 12 steps and finding a higher power. Shank and Wayne also bring in some historical context, discussing Bill Wilson's thoughts on why the term 'experience' was changed to 'awakening' in AA literature.
The hosts explore how these terms are used in the Big Book, noting that 'experience' appears 78 times while 'awakening' is mentioned only four times. This leads to a lively discussion about the definitions and personal interpretations of these terms. The episode isn't just heavy on theory; it’s sprinkled with humour and light-hearted segments like 'Meeting Shrapnel', where they debunk common AA sayings.
From 'If you put God in one hand and AA in the other, you can't pick up a drink' to 'Sobriety isn't owned, it's rented', Shank, Wayne, and Holly dissect these phrases with a mix of wit and wisdom. Why should you listen to this episode? Because it offers a balanced blend of personal stories, historical insights, and practical advice.
Whether you're new to AA or have been sober for years, this episode provides a fresh perspective on spiritual growth in recovery. So, grab your headphones and get ready for an enlightening and entertaining journey through the intricacies of spiritual experiences and awakenings.