Father Bill W.
Father Bill W.
I’m an Episcopal (Anglican) priest in recovery from alcoholism since 1972. I've spent my career in addiction treatment focused on 12-Step spirituality and exploring the pioneer history of AA. In discovering the lost 11th Step practice of Two Way Prayer, my program underwent a life-changing transformation. As Bill Wilson said, “ something was lost from AA when we stopped emphasizing the morning meditation." My mission now is helping people in 12-Step Fellowships explore a deeper understanding of spiritual practice and how it connects us to the "Great Reality" within. -Fr. Bill W.
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Dec 29, 2020 • 37min
AA: Spiritual and/or Religious- Yisrael C. / An Orthodox Jew in Recovery
Fr. Bill’s guest has over 40 years in AA journeying from a Catholic kid in Philadelphia to an Orthodox Jew and stand-up comedian in Israel. Balancing tragedy and comedy, he works at the Holocaust Museum in Jerusalem and takes great joy helping newcomers find both sobriety and fun in recovery. Here’s a link to his full AA story. https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=yisrael+c+aa To contact him, write me at TwoWayPrayer@gmail.com/ and I’ll happily forward it. Shalom!
Dec 21, 2020 • 35min
AA: Spiritual and/or Religious: An Atheist in Recovery
Fr. Bill’s guest is Kim from Brisbane, Australia. Years ago, Kim first heard a “feminine inner voice” telling her it was “time to grow up and get sober!” Kim has done exactly that, but without the need for God or religion. Her spiritual journey to wholeness is still guided by that same inner voice of wisdom who now talks to her through Two Way Prayer. Kim’s a delightful guest and a really fun spirit. Enjoy!
Dec 14, 2020 • 38min
AA: Spiritual and/or Religious: A Catholic in Recovery
Fr. Bill’s guest is David A. a Roman Catholic physician with 25 years in AA recovery. David shares his faith journey as it moved from superficial to an experience of the supernatural. David is no stranger to tragedy, his mother having been killed by an intruder. Hear how David’s faith connection helped him heal from a meaningless, well defended life in addiction to a new and meaningful one in recovery. He’s a gentle soul well worth a listen!
Dec 8, 2020 • 32min
AA: Spiritual and/or Religious: A Religious Mongrel
Fr. Bill’s guest is Matt D., Director of All Addicts Anonymous. Discussion centers on Tom Powers who helped Bill Wilson write the 12&12 and other AA literature. Tom drew his faith from several religious traditions defining himself as a “religious mongrel” and damn proud of it!
Nov 30, 2020 • 30min
AA: Spiritual and/or Religious- The Times Are Changing
In this first episode, Fr. Bill explores the place of religion and spirituality in 12-Step recovery. He tells of his own conflicts and resolutions while setting the stage for future episodes that include interviews with fellow spiritual (and sometimes religious) travelers.
The Shoemaker Article quoted can be download here: http://westbalto.a-1associates.com/LETTERS%20ETC/WhatChurches.htm#:~:text=One%20of%20the%20greatest%20things,take%20place%20before%20their%20eyes
Nov 9, 2020 • 31min
Psychic Change in Recovery: Living Life in the Fourth Dimension
In this concluding episode, Fr. Bill explores what it’s like to live in what the Big Book calls, “the fourth dimension of experience.”
Nov 2, 2020 • 30min
Psychic Change in Recovery: Prof. William Miller - Author of Quantum Change
The professor reflects on his in-depth study of psychic change. Father Bill joins this renowned scholar in a lively discussion of spirituality and science. Miller’s book is: Quantum Change: When Epiphanies and Sudden Insights Transform Ordinary Lives.
Miller's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Change-Epiphanies-Insights-Transform/dp/1572305053
Oct 26, 2020 • 29min
Psychic Change in Recovery: The Addict Afterwards
This episode explores the lasting effects of a spiritual experience. It builds on the work of Quantum Change author Prof. William Miller and the experiences of Bill Wilson and the first 100 in AA.
Oct 19, 2020 • 30min
Psychic Change in Recovery: God in the Eye of the Storm
This episode examines the qualities of a spiritual experience. Building on the works of Professor William James, Fr. Bill explores Dr. William Miller’s nine traits of a “psychic change.” It’s really more fun than it sounds!
Oct 12, 2020 • 30min
Psychic Change in Recovery: Follow the Right Road
In this episode Fr. Bill explores the Seven Elements of Spiritual Transformation laid out by Jungian psychologist Robert Moore. Keeping our intended destination foremost in mind helps us arrive at where we’re needing to go.
