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.
Episodes
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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.
Oct 5, 2020 • 30min
Psychic Change in Recovery: The Gift of Desperation
In this episode Fr. Bill explores the inner-landscapes of a genuine “spiritual experience.” Seems hitting bottom has a brighter side after all.
Sep 28, 2020 • 30min
Psychic Change in Recovery: What is it?
Psychic change is the ultimate goal of the 12-Step recovery process. In this episode Father Bill examines the nature of these spiritual transformations while the series builds on Professor William Miller’s book “Quantum Change.”
Sep 2, 2020 • 31min
AA’s Bill W From the Inside Out: Bill’s Life After AA
After Bill Wilson founded AA, he never stopped trying to help the alcoholics struggling with “the spiritual part” of the program. Fr. Bill traces Wilson’s later journey through some of its surprising twists and turns.
