Sober Cast: An (unofficial) Alcoholics Anonymous Podcast AA Workshop: 12 Steps by Sandy B - Part 1: Steps 1-3
Nov 6, 2025
Sandy B, a highly sought-after circuit speaker on the 12 Steps, leads an engaging workshop on personal recovery. He shares the origins of Alcoholics Anonymous and its founding principles influenced by the Oxford Group. Sandy delves into pivotal moments for Bill Wilson, emphasizing the importance of surrendering powerlessness in Step 1, expanding into the belief of a higher power in Step 2, and the transition of turning one's will over in Step 3. His insights on spiritual surrender versus willpower are both enlightening and inspiring.
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Steps Are Ancient Principles Repackaged
- The 12 steps are spiritual principles borrowed from long-standing traditions.
- Their novelty lies in who presents them and the practical way drunks for drunks applied them.
Origin Story Of AA
- Bill Wilson had a sudden spiritual experience in hospital that changed his life and led him to sobriety.
- That moment propelled him to seek others and helped spark the founding of AA with Dr. Bob.
The Meeting That Started It
- Bill and Dr. Bob met and found instant chemistry, talking for hours about staying sober.
- Their mutual need and collaboration birthed the fellowship that became Alcoholics Anonymous.
