Sober Cast: An (unofficial) Alcoholics Anonymous Podcast AA Workshop: Sandy B - Far Corners Spiritual Retreat - Part 1 of 7
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Apr 8, 2024 Sandy B, known for leading spiritual retreats, discusses topics like growth in spirituality, humility, and forgiveness. The podcast explores the transformative power of AA meetings, personal struggles in the Marine Corps, the unity of Alcoholics Anonymous, and the influential role of James Newton in bringing the Oxford Group to Akron.
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AA's Mysterious Simplicity
- AA's simplicity, particularly its reliance on a Higher Power, is often a mystery to those outside the fellowship.
- The program's effectiveness lies in its experiential nature, defying easy explanation or prediction.
A Changed Past
- Sandy B shares a story of reuniting with a former squadron member after 40 years.
- This encounter revealed a different perspective on his past, challenging his feelings of shame and highlighting the transformative power of changing one's narrative.
The Core of AA
- The core of AA's society is its ability to perform miracles in the lives of hopeless alcoholics.
- These miracles, often overlooked, demonstrate a spiritual power beyond conventional methods.