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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Feb 10, 2020 • 25min
AA's Spiritual Roots: Carrying the Message: Attraction vs Promotion
The Oxford Group set out to change the world, but AA stays focused on changing alcoholics who want to be changed. Father Bill explores the history behind this principle.
Feb 2, 2020 • 30min
AA’s Spiritual Roots: Guidance: Does God Care What We Do Next?
Through Two Way Prayer, AA Pioneers sought daily guidance from God. Father Bill shares how this “seemingly lost art” can be practiced again today.
Jan 10, 2020 • 29min
AA’s Spiritual Roots: Quiet Time: A “Must” in Recovery
AA Pioneers thought a morning “alone time” with God was more important than attending meetings. Father Bill explains why.
Dec 21, 2019 • 29min
AA’s Spiritual Roots: The Four Absolutes: Key to Unlocking Our Hearts
AA Pioneers had no 12-Steps; but they did have 4 Absolute principles that opened their hearts to God and recovery
Dec 5, 2019 • 30min
AA’s Spiritual Roots: Making Amends: A Restitution Revolution
Father Bill W. explores early AA’s getting right with one another in order to get right with God.
Nov 26, 2019 • 29min
AA’s Spiritual Roots: Fifth Step Origins, Sharing our way into new life.
Learn how and why “confession” proved central for the Oxford Group and early AAs.
Nov 18, 2019 • 29min
AA’s Spiritual Roots: “God’s Plan for Your Life”
Find new meaning and purpose in recovery by discovering God’s Plan for your life through Two Way Prayer.
Aug 2, 2019 • 25min
Two Way Prayer: Story of the 5 Ms
Father Bill shares a story that changed his life and may help you change yours.
Jul 29, 2019 • 28min
Two Way Prayer: Start a Meeting
Father Bill shares experiences in starting Two Way Prayer meetings. A sample meeting format is included.
Jul 19, 2019 • 34min
Scripting with Fr. Mike Falls
Childhood often brings experiences that haunt us for the rest of our lives. Fr. Mike explains how these events can write our life’s script and why we need to bring them into our prayer.
