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: 319
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 Stein Full of Jung ep.2
Father Bill W. connects Jungian psychology with 12-step spirituality, focusing on mutual relationships, two-way prayer, and inner transformation in recovery. The conversation walks through confession…
A Stein Full of Jung ep.1
Father Bill W. compares Jungian depth psychology with 12-step recovery, asking whether alcoholics can reach genuine wholeness without formal analysis. The episode outlines how spiritual practices, sp…
Journey from Boy to Man in Recovery ep4
Father Bill W. and his guests use Robert Johnson’s Parsifal myth, Jungian ideas, and AA language to talk about the “dry years” in sobriety and the shift from ego to a deeper spiritual centre. The con…
Journey from Boy to Man in Recovery ep3
A Jungian reading of Parsifal’s search for the Holy Grail is used to talk about surrender, mother complexes, inner feminine energy and spiritual practice in recovery. The hosts weave myth, psychology…
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