Sober Cast: An (unofficial) Alcoholics Anonymous Podcast AA

This is part four of a 15 episode in-depth big book study that took place in 2009. Part four is about Step 3 Surrender & Compliance and is led by Scott S.  There is some Q& A at the end of this one and the questions were impossible to hear, I removed the long dead pauses and replaced them with a moment of clicks so you know it was an edit and then jumped to the answers. Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Event List: https://scast.us/event Roundup, retreat, convention or workshop coming up? List the event on the Sober Cast website. Visit the link above and look for "Submit Your Event" in the blue box. Sober Cast has 2700+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com

In this discussion, Pete H, an insightful AA speaker known for his engaging Big Book studies, delves into Step 2 of the recovery process. He emphasizes the necessity of believing in a higher power to overcome alcoholism. Listeners hear about the power of introspection and spiritual connections in recovery. Pete shares personal stories that underline community support and the profound influence of family on sobriety. He advocates for building small groups to strengthen ties, making the journey toward recovery a collective experience.

This is part two of a 15 episode in-depth big book study that took place in 2009. Part two is about the aspects of the illness and is presented by Dave K. Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Event List: https://scast.us/event Roundup, retreat, convention or workshop coming up? List the event on the Sober Cast website. Visit the link above and look for "Submit Your Event" in the blue box. Sober Cast has 2700+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com

This is part one of a 15 episode in-depth big book study that took place in 2009. Each part is presented by a different speaker, it is quite well done. Part one is about the history of the Big Book and is presented by Chris S. Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Event List: https://scast.us/event Roundup, retreat, convention or workshop coming up? List the event on the Sober Cast website. Visit the link above and look for "Submit Your Event" in the blue box. Sober Cast has 2700+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com

It is difficult to find recordings of very early members of AA, that are good enough to actually use, we got lucky with this one of Searcy W, sober in May 1946. He is speaking in Minneapolis in June of 2000, he is a funny guy and I really enjoyed the bits of AA history he mentions during his speak. Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Event List: https://scast.us/event Roundup, retreat, convention or workshop coming up? List the event on the Sober Cast website. Visit the link above and look for "Submit Your Event" in the blue box. Sober Cast has 2700+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com

Ann C. got sober in 1948 and had 28 years sobriety at the time of this speak in 1976 where she is telling her story. Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Event List: https://scast.us/event Roundup, retreat, convention or workshop coming up? List the event on the Sober Cast website. Visit the link above and look for "Submit Your Event" in the blue box. Sober Cast has 2700+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com

Albert M from Dallas TX sober since 1973 speaking at NCCAA 42nd Annual Spring Conference in 1989. Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Event List: https://scast.us/event Roundup, retreat, convention or workshop coming up? List the event on the Sober Cast website. Visit the link above and look for "Submit Your Event" in the blue box. Sober Cast has 2700+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com

Bob D from Las Vegas NV speaking on the topic of Steps 8 and 9 at the 22nd. Spring Conference in May of 2012. Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Event List: https://scast.us/event Roundup, retreat, convention or workshop coming up? List the event on the Sober Cast website. Visit the link above and look for "Submit Your Event" in the blue box. Sober Cast has 2700+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com

Ebby T, a pivotal figure in Alcoholics Anonymous, shares his unique journey as Bill W's drinking friend and sponsor. He discusses how he introduced pivotal AA principles, emphasizing the power of one alcoholic helping another. Listeners are taken through Ebby's struggles with alcohol, his complex relationship with sobriety, and how his bond with Bill endured despite setbacks. Despite his challenges, Ebby's story is a testament to friendship and resilience within the recovery community, ultimately leading to his sober life before passing in 1966.

I heard Patti speak live at a local meeting on a Saturday night and really loved her message of hope mixed with a great sense of humor. So I went searching and found this recording of her from a few years ago. Support Sober Cast: https://sobercast.com/donate Email: sobercast@gmail.com Event List: https://scast.us/event Roundup, retreat, convention or workshop coming up? List the event on the Sober Cast website. Visit the link above and look for "Submit Your Event" in the blue box. Sober Cast has 2700+ episodes available, visit SoberCast.com to access all the episodes where you can easily find topics or specific speakers using tags or search. https://sobercast.com