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  • Faith Without Works is Dead [Season 9, Episode 2]

Faith Without Works is Dead [Season 9, Episode 2]

Monday 14th July 2025

David shares his journey from DUI on a horse to helping others in recovery. Discover how faith and service changed his life.
30 minutes
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From Horse and Buggy to Healing: David's Recovery Journey

Episode Overview

  • Service to others can be transformative in recovery.
  • Faith without works is an essential concept in AA.
  • Personal stories can inspire hope and healing.
  • Community support is vital for overcoming addiction.
  • Taking action is key to maintaining sobriety.
My alcoholism starts where the bottle ends. Because when I put the bottle down, for some reason, there's a lot of idiots around me.
In this episode of AA Grapevine's Podcast, titled 'Faith Without Works is Dead', you'll meet David from Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, who shares his unique journey of recovery. With humour and honesty, David recounts his experiences, including a DUI incident involving a horse and buggy. He opens up about his direct service to alcoholics, bringing meetings to detox centres and halfway houses. Hosts Don and Sam explore the importance of faith in recovery, highlighted by Don's visit to Dr.
Bob's historic home in Akron, Ohio. There, he saw Dr. Bob's Bible open to the chapter James with the phrase 'faith without works is dead' underlined, a testament to the importance of action in recovery. David shares how he found strength through service and how helping others transformed his life. The episode is a blend of personal stories, laughter, and profound reflections on the power of community and support in overcoming addiction.
Whether you're seeking inspiration or just a good story, this episode offers a heartfelt look at the journey of recovery and the impact of service.
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