AA Podcast
AA Podcast
Workshop: The Big Book and Steps of AA - Part 2 of 6
Workshop: The Big Book and Steps of AA - Part 2 of 6
Workshop: The Big Book and Steps of AA - Part 2 of 6
Monday 22nd September 2025
Join Bob O as he shares his journey through AA's Big Book and steps, revealing the power of spiritual growth in achieving lasting sobriety.
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Episode Overview
- Embrace a spiritual experience for lasting recovery.
- Selfishness and self-centredness are root problems in alcoholism.
- Recovery involves more than just abstaining from alcohol.
- True change requires confronting personal fears and ego.
- Define who you want to be and seek help to achieve it.
"The most rewarding years of your existence lie ahead. That it wasn't God that put me in all those ugly positions I was in. It was me."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? In the second instalment of a six-part workshop, Bob O from Denver takes listeners on a journey through the Big Book and steps of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), recorded at Primary Purpose in Camp Hill, PA. Bob shares his raw and authentic experiences with alcoholism and recovery, reflecting on his initial resistance to spiritual concepts and how he eventually embraced a spiritual path as a cornerstone of his sobriety.
Bob's story is both humorous and profound, as he recounts his first encounters with a priest who posed the challenging question: "Are you done?" This question marked the beginning of Bob's transformation, leading him to explore his relationship with a higher power. With candid anecdotes, Bob reveals the trials of detoxing alone and his struggle to connect with a concept of God that resonated with him.
His journey is marked by moments of desperation, humorous attempts at prayer, and ultimately, a newfound sense of power and peace. The episode is not just about Bob's personal story but also delves into broader themes of self-discovery and the importance of spiritual growth in recovery. Bob highlights the difference between living in self-will and embracing a life guided by spiritual principles. He emphasises that recovery is not just about abstaining from alcohol but transforming one's entire outlook on life.
Listeners will find themselves moved by Bob's honesty and inspired by his message that recovery is possible for anyone willing to embrace change and seek a spiritual connection. As Bob puts it, "Are you willing to believe? If desperation doesn't drive you there, find something that will." Are you ready to explore what it means to live a life free from the bondage of self?
This episode is a compelling mix of personal narrative and spiritual insight, offering hope and guidance for those on their own path to recovery. It serves as a powerful reminder that the journey to sobriety is as much about finding inner peace as it is about putting down the bottle.