Sober Cast: An (unofficial) Alcoholics Anonymous Podcast AA Workshop: There Is a Solution - Sandy B and Bob B (3.5 hrs)
Sep 17, 2025
Sandy B, a renowned AA speaker with decades of experience, and Bob B, a longtime member and speaker, delve into the essence of recovery. They discuss the origins of AA, emphasizing that the solution lies in seeking a higher power. Sandy shares practical approaches to prayer and meditation, while Bob highlights the importance of deeper spiritual engagement. They explore the transformative nature of spiritual awakenings and the critical role of sponsorship in recovery. Together, they illustrate how sobriety can lead to a joyful life rooted in spiritual principles.
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Diagnosis At 19, Recovery After Peer Reach-Out
- Bob tells of being diagnosed alcoholic at 19 and repeatedly failing to stop despite consequences.
- Two men brought him to his first AA meeting and he achieved lasting sobriety after relapses in 1967.
Origins Shaped By Timing And Guidance
- Sandy argues AA's origins show a clear role of providence and timing rather than human design.
- He contrasts that with the Washingtonians who had no spiritual basis and collapsed.
Desperation Opens The Door To Spiritual Help
- Dr. Young and Dr. Silkworth framed surrender and disease messaging as prerequisites for seeking spiritual help.
- That combination pushed desperate alcoholics toward spiritual solutions.
