Joe McDonald
Joe McDonald
Step 2 Season 17
Step 2 Season 17
Step 2 Season 17
Monday 14th August 2023
Join Joe McDonald in 'Position of Neutrality' as he explores Step 2 of AA, highlighting the transformative power of faith and spiritual experiences.
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Joe McDonald
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Religion & Spirituality
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Body & Mind
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- The episode underscores the need for a spiritual encounter in recovery, highlighting the distinction between alcoholic and non-alcoholic behaviours
- Listeners are guided through the transformative impact of acknowledging and embracing a power greater than oneself
- The first-hand testimony of recovery serves as a testament to the life-altering impact of faith and consciousness of a higher power
- The episode concludes with a call to action, urging listeners to consider the compelling reasons for having faith and consciousness of a higher power
- The transformative nature of faith and spiritual experiences is underscored, offering valuable insights and reflections
They flatly declare that since they've come to believe in a power greater than themselves, to take a certain attitude toward that power, and to do certain simple things, there's been a revolutionary change in their way of living and thinking.
How do you come to believe in something bigger than yourself? In this episode of 'Position of Neutrality', Joe McDonald takes listeners on a deep dive into Step 2 of the 12-step recovery process. Drawing from the foundational text 'Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of How Many Thousands of Men and Women Have Recovered from Alcoholism', Joe emphasizes the sensory and tangible experience of encountering a higher power.
This isn't just about abstract belief; it's about feeling and knowing that power in your life. Joe shares compelling anecdotes and reflections, making the case for why faith and a spiritual encounter are essential for those battling addiction. He highlights the difference between alcoholic and non-alcoholic behaviors, showing how a conscious awareness of a higher power can stabilize and transform lives.
Through the testimony of the first hundred individuals who recovered, Joe illustrates the life-altering impact of embracing a power greater than oneself. The episode wraps up with a heartfelt call to action, urging listeners to remain open-minded and willing to believe in the transformative power of spiritual experiences.