Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous
AA on Air - 23 August
AA on Air - 23 August
AA on Air - 23 August
Sunday 24th August 2025
Join the AA Meeting on Air as members share their personal recovery stories and insights into the challenges and triumphs of maintaining sobriety.
44 minutes
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Episode Overview
- AA provides a supportive community for recovery.
- Honesty is crucial for successful sobriety.
- Personal stories highlight the challenges of addiction.
- Spiritual practices aid in maintaining sobriety.
- AA meetings offer resources and guidance for recovery.
We will lose interest in selfish things and gain interest in our fellows. Self-seeking will slip away. Our whole attitude and outlook upon life will change.
In this episode of 'AA on Air', listeners are introduced to the transformative power of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) through heartfelt stories shared by members of the Newtown group. Hosted by Graeme, an AA member and chairperson, the meeting opens with the Serenity Prayer, setting a reflective and supportive tone. The program highlights the core principles of AA, emphasizing that the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
Throughout the episode, Tim, Matt, and Jacob share their personal journeys with alcoholism and recovery. Matt kicks off the discussion by reading 'How It Works' from the AA literature, stressing the importance of honesty and commitment to the recovery process. Members discuss the challenges they faced, such as the inability to be honest with themselves and the emotional and mental disorders that accompanied their addiction. The episode also delves into the tools and practices that help maintain sobriety.
Members talk about the role of spirituality, prayer, and meditation in their recovery, highlighting how these practices have improved their lives. The stories shared are raw and honest, illustrating the daily battle against the urge to drink and the profound changes that sobriety has brought to their lives. Listeners are encouraged to reach out if they feel they might have a problem with drinking. The AA helpline and website are mentioned as valuable resources for finding meetings and support.
The meeting concludes with the Serenity Prayer, reinforcing the message of hope and resilience. Overall, this episode of 'AA on Air' provides a compassionate and informative look into the world of AA, offering hope and guidance to those on their own path to sobriety.