AA Podcast
AA Podcast
Workshop: Electronic AA
Workshop: Electronic AA
Workshop: Electronic AA
Tuesday 7th November 2023
Chip B discusses AA's shift from telephones to Zoom, offering insights on connection and resilience in recovery.
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Get the buttons here!Chip B: Navigating AA's Journey from Telephones to Zoom
Episode Overview
- Chip B explores the evolution of Alcoholics Anonymous in the digital age, highlighting the impact of electronic communication on the fellowship's message delivery.
- Reflecting on his 35 years of sobriety, Chip shares personal experiences and challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasising the importance of reaching out to disconnected members.
- He underlines the significance of unity and adaptation within the AA fellowship, echoing Bill Wilson's words on the pivotal role of modern communication for the future of AA.
- Chip's workshop offers insightful reflections on the transformative power of electronic communication in maintaining the strength and resilience of the Alcoholics Anonymous community.
- The session concludes with a poignant call to action, encouraging members to work together and support one another, especially those who have become disconnected from the fellowship.
We must work together and hang together, else most of us will finally die alone. - Bill Wilson
Imagine attending an AA meeting without leaving your home. Chip B, who has been sober for 35 years, takes us on a remarkable journey through the evolution of Alcoholics Anonymous in this episode of Sober Cast. Recorded at the 31st West Georgia Gratitude Weekend, Chip shares how AA adapted from the days of Bill Wilson using a telephone in the Mayflower Hotel to the current era of Zoom meetings.
His engaging workshop offers a blend of history, personal anecdotes, and reflections on how modern communication has reshaped AA's outreach and support systems. Chip's own experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic highlight both the challenges and the unexpected opportunities that came with virtual meetings. He stresses the importance of staying connected and reaching out to those who might feel isolated, echoing Bill Wilson's belief in the power of communication.
Whether you're new to AA or a long-time member, Chip's insights offer valuable perspectives on maintaining unity and resilience in the digital age. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in how technology can bridge gaps and bring people together in their recovery journey.