Father Bill W.Father Bill W.
Father Bill W.
Father Bill W. explores the spiritual dimensions of addiction recovery, focusing on the transformative power of Two Way Prayer.
Episodes: 307
Father Bill W.: A Spiritual Journey Through Addiction Recovery
Curious about how spirituality can play a pivotal role in addiction recovery? Meet Father Bill W., an Episcopal priest who has been navigating the waters of sobriety since 1972. With decades of experience in addiction treatment and a deep dive into the early history of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Father Bill offers a unique perspective that blends faith, recovery, and historical insights.
This podcast isn't just for those in 12-Step Fellowships; it's a treasure trove for anyone interested in the spiritual aspects of overcoming addiction. Father Bill W. shares his transformative journey, particularly focusing on the often-overlooked 11th Step practice of Two Way Prayer. As Bill Wilson, one of AA's founders, once lamented, something was lost when AA moved away from morning meditation. Father Bill aims to revive this practice, helping listeners connect with their
Latest Episodes
A Footnote on Experience vs Awakening
Father Bill W. reflects on AA’s shift from “spiritual experience” to “spiritual awakening,” sharing Bill Wilson’s comments and Fr. Ed Dowling’s reaction. The episode considers how faith as a lived en…
Father Ed Dowling: Bill W's Spiritual Sponsor
Episcopal priest Father Bill W. and author Dawn Eden Goldstein reflect on Jesuit priest Father Ed Dowling’s friendship with Bill W. and its impact on AA’s spirituality. Their conversation highlights …
Love Leads Us Home
A long-sober priest and his guest priest reflect on radical theology, love, and God through the lens of 12-Step recovery, two-way prayer, and mysticism. Their conversation circles around how real bel…
What in God's Name?
Father Bill W. and Father James R. talk through John Caputo’s radical theology, reframing God as a call that needs a response rather than a distant fixer. Their discussion connects this idea directly…
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