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: 323
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
Distilled Spirits: An Interview with Matt D. ep2
Father Bill W. and historian Matt D. talk candidly about Bill Wilson’s LSD experiments, the origins of All Addicts Anonymous, and how spiritual hunger drives addiction. Their discussion contrasts dru…
Distilled Spirits: An Interview with Author Don Lattin ep1
Father Bill W talks with author and recovered alcoholic Don Lattin about Bill Wilson’s mystical and psychedelic experiences, AA’s spiritual roots, and Don’s own path from addiction to a meditation-ba…
A Stein Full of Jung: Interview w. Murray Stein ep4
Father Bill W and Jungian analyst Dr Murray Stein compare AA’s spiritual path with Jungian depth psychology, focusing on addiction as a block to inner growth. Their conversation touches on dreams, ac…
A Stein Full of Jung ep3
Father Bill W links Jungian depth psychology with 12-step recovery, focusing on the unconscious, the addict voice and the need for genuine psychic change. The conversation highlights practical inner …
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