Episode 15: Step Three with Benn and John

Episode 15: Step Three with Benn and John

Feeling out of place in traditional recovery programs because you're a nonbeliever? Benn and John get it. In this episode of the 'Beyond Belief Sobriety' podcast, they tackle the seemingly impossible Step Three of Alcoholics Anonymous: 'Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him'. For many, the capital 'H' in 'Him' is a deal-breaker.

But Benn and John share how they navigated this step without a belief in a higher power. Instead of focusing on the supernatural, they emphasize the essence of making a decision to change and committing to the remaining steps in the program. They open up about their personal experiences, discussing how control and self-centeredness played roles in their journeys. They also touch on the importance of letting go and surrendering, even without religious undertones.

Benn and John don't shy away from critiquing the fundamentalist 'back to basics' approach in AA, advocating instead for acceptance and willingness as key elements of recovery. If you're looking for a secular approach to addiction recovery, this episode offers a refreshing perspective that might just resonate with you.