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Father Bill W.

I’m an Episcopal (Anglican) priest in recovery from alcoholism since 1972. I've spent my career in addiction treatment focused on 12-Step spirituality and exploring the pioneer history of AA. In disco... Read more

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AA Originals: Step One – Our Hopeless Condition

AA Originals: Step One – Our Hopeless Condition

Bill Wilson carefully chose words for this Step. Understanding why he chose them can unlock their meaning and give you a... Read more

23 Dec 2018

32mins

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AA Originals: Step Two – A Laboratory Called Trust

AA Originals: Step Two – A Laboratory Called Trust

Early AA’s completed this Step in a matter of minutes. Learn how they    did it and why agnostics are especially welcome... Read more

6 Jan 2019

31mins

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AA Originals: Step Twelve: Journey from Head to Heart

AA Originals: Step Twelve: Journey from Head to Heart

The 12 Steps shift our center of consciousness from self to God. This episode concludes the series on how the pioneer pr... Read more

13 Mar 2019

40mins

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Two Way Prayer: Story of the 5 Ms

Two Way Prayer: Story of the 5 Ms

Father Bill shares a story that changed his life and may help you change yours.--- Support this podcast: https://podcast... Read more

2 Aug 2019

25mins

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Two Way Prayer: Oxford Group Pamphlet

Two Way Prayer: Oxford Group Pamphlet

Find out how they prayed in early AA. This 1930’s pamphlet can lead you to God’s will for your life and help transform i... Read more

14 Jun 2019

29mins

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AA’s Spiritual Roots: “God’s Plan for Your Life”

AA’s Spiritual Roots: “God’s Plan for Your Life”

Find new meaning and purpose in recovery by discovering God’s Plan for your life through Two Way Prayer.--- Support this... Read more

18 Nov 2019

28mins

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Two Way Prayer: How to Begin

Two Way Prayer: How to Begin

A step-by-step guide to listening for God’s Voice. The simple set of instructions builds on early AA’s lost form of pray... Read more

21 Jun 2019

29mins

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Two Way Prayer: The Kid with Fr. Michael Falls

Two Way Prayer: The Kid with Fr. Michael Falls

Real prayer is drawing closer to God with all our broken parts in tow.  A former Dallas Cowboy and Episcopal priest Fr. ... Read more

5 Jul 2019

30mins

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AA’s Spiritual Roots: The Four Absolutes: Key to Unlocking Our Hearts

AA’s Spiritual Roots: The Four Absolutes: Key to Unlocking Our Hearts

AA Pioneers had no 12-Steps; but they did have 4 Absolute principles that opened their hearts to God and recovery--- Sup... Read more

21 Dec 2019

28mins

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Scripting with Fr. Mike Falls

Scripting with Fr. Mike Falls

Childhood often brings experiences that haunt us for the rest of our lives. Fr. Mike explains how these events can write... Read more

19 Jul 2019

33mins

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AA Originals: Step Ten: Watch & Pray

AA Originals: Step Ten: Watch & Pray

If we don’t watch ourselves both within and without, we won’t know what to pray for; but if we’ll learn to watch, we’ll ... Read more

24 Feb 2019

34mins

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AA’s Spiritual Roots: Guidance: Does God Care What We Do Next?

AA’s Spiritual Roots: Guidance: Does God Care What We Do Next?

Through Two Way Prayer, AA Pioneers sought daily guidance from God. Father Bill shares how this “seemingly lost art” can... Read more

2 Feb 2020

30mins

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Two Way Prayer: Start a Meeting

Two Way Prayer: Start a Meeting

Father Bill shares experiences in starting Two Way Prayer meetings. A sample meeting format is included. --- Support thi... Read more

29 Jul 2019

27mins

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AA’s Spiritual Roots: Making Amends: A Restitution Revolution

AA’s Spiritual Roots: Making Amends: A Restitution Revolution

Father Bill W. explores early AA’s getting right with one another in order to get right with God.--- Support this podcas... Read more

5 Dec 2019

29mins

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Two Way Prayer: Tom B. Interview

Two Way Prayer: Tom B. Interview

Long-time AA & Al-Anon member Tom B. from Austin, Texas shares his experience, strength, and intimate journal writin... Read more

12 Jul 2019

28mins

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AA’s Spiritual Roots: Quiet Time: A “Must” in Recovery

AA’s Spiritual Roots: Quiet Time: A “Must” in Recovery

AA Pioneers thought a morning “alone time” with God was more important than attending meetings. Father Bill explains why... Read more

10 Jan 2020

29mins

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AA Originals: Step Three – It’s Simply A Decision

AA Originals: Step Three – It’s Simply A Decision

Early AA’s did this Step only once and always in the presence of    another. Learn how this simpler method moves us quic... Read more

13 Jan 2019

29mins

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AA Originals: Step Five - Sharing Our Souls Clean

AA Originals: Step Five - Sharing Our Souls Clean

Early AA's followed the Letter of James to "confess your faults one to another." The deeper they shared the cleaner they... Read more

27 Jan 2019

28mins

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AA Originals: Step Eleven: Is Prayer More Important than a Meeting?

AA Originals: Step Eleven: Is Prayer More Important than a Meeting?

Early AA’s practiced a form of prayer that has been lost to today’s 12-Step Fellowships. Discover the practice and see w... Read more

7 Mar 2019

30mins

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AA Originals: Step Four – How the Pioneers Did Inventory

AA Originals: Step Four – How the Pioneers Did Inventory

Early AA’s had a far simpler approach to taking inventory. Learn how    they did it and why it worked.   --- Support thi... Read more

20 Jan 2019

32mins

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