Taking Others Through the Steps is Not Optional w/ Ted... of Some NoteTaking Others Through the Steps is Not Optional w/ Ted... of Some Note
A Podcast Greater Than Yourself
This week we sit down with our dear friend Ted to discuss the fact that taking other alcoholics through the 12 Steps is not optional if you're "working" the 12 Steps. APGTY is a weekly podcast with recovered members of Alcoholics Anonymous discussing...
1:34:18•23 Nov 2021
The Essential Role of Sponsorship in AA: Insights from Ted
“Taking others to the steps is not optional...if you've got one giant thing that ties all of these people together, who just disappear, and it happens to be this thing that the book talks about from fucking chapter one until the end of the book being your, being your fucking job as a recovered alcohol from the preface and the forward, not even from Chapter One.”
Ever wondered why sponsorship is such a big deal in Alcoholics Anonymous? In this episode of 'A Podcast Greater Than Yourself', John Barleycorn and friends sit down with Ted, a seasoned AA member, to unravel the non-negotiable nature of taking others through the 12 Steps. This isn’t just about lending a friendly ear; it's about genuine, active involvement in someone else's recovery journey.
Ted and the crew dive into what sets sponsorship apart from simple friendship, stressing that the AA book makes it clear: sponsorship is crucial. They also chat about common pitfalls in sponsorship, the necessity of humility, and how to spot a true alcoholic. Throughout their conversation, they emphasize the importance of respecting different perspectives and being a vessel for divine guidance.
Whether you're new to AA or have been around for years, this episode offers valuable insights that might just change how you view sponsorship.
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