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: 314
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
Journey from Boy to Man in Recovery ep2
Father Bill W. talks with James R. and Jamie R. about Parsifal, Jungian ideas and 12-Step spirituality as a way of looking at the risky journey from boyhood to manhood. They link myth, mood, family d…
From Boy to Man in Recovery ep1
Father Bill W. and two guests use Robert A. Johnson’s Parsifal and Fisher King myth to talk about masculine wounding, recovery and spiritual growth. The conversation mixes humour, personal stories an…
Willing to Be Willing pt.2
Father Bill W. reflects on Thomas R. Kelly’s idea of holy obedience and links it to 12-step principles, especially willingness, humility and suffering. The conversation connects steps 3, 6, 7 and 11 …
Willing to be Willing
Father Bill W. reflects on obedience, willingness and ego in 12-Step recovery, drawing on Thomas R. Kelly and Two Way Prayer. He talks about moving beyond half measures into a deeper, daily relations…
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