Bradley Saxon
Bradley Saxon
What Can God Do With One Man | PT 2
What Can God Do With One Man | PT 2
What Can God Do With One Man | PT 2
Thursday 30th January 2025
Explore the pivotal meeting between Carl Jung and Roland Hazard that influenced the formation of Alcoholics Anonymous in this episode of SOBER: The Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!The Spiritual Turning Point: Carl Jung, Roland Hazard, and the Birth of AA
Episode Overview
- The importance of spirituality in overcoming addiction.
- Carl Jung's honest admission about his limitations in treating Roland Hazard.
- The role of the Oxford Group in shaping AA's principles.
- Bill Wilson's journey and his pivotal meeting with Dr. Bob.
- Humility and honesty as crucial elements in recovery.
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In this episode of SOBER: The Podcast, Bradley Saxon and CJ Carlton continue their exploration of the history of Alcoholics Anonymous, focusing on the significant yet lesser-known meeting between Carl Jung and Roland Hazard. Joining them is guest Stephen Sanders, who brings his own insights into the conversation. The hosts discuss how Roland Hazard, a wealthy businessman, was sent to Switzerland to receive treatment from Carl Jung, only to relapse soon after his return.
This led to a pivotal moment where Jung admitted he couldn't help Roland without a spiritual transformation. This honest admission set the stage for Roland's eventual involvement with the Oxford Group, which influenced the formation of AA. The episode delves into the importance of spirituality in recovery, with the hosts emphasising that therapy alone might not be enough. They share personal anecdotes and historical references to underline the necessity of a spiritual experience for lasting change.
The discussion also touches on Bill Wilson's journey and his crucial encounter with Dr. Bob, highlighting how these early connections and admissions of helplessness laid the groundwork for what would become a life-saving movement. With a mix of humour and heartfelt reflections, this episode offers a deep dive into the origins of AA and the enduring power of spiritual transformation in overcoming addiction.
Don't miss out on this fascinating look at how one man's struggle and another's humility helped spark a global movement that continues to save lives today.