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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Apr 27, 2020 • 29min
AA & Carl Jung: Wilson's Letter to Jung: How one man's hopelessness brought hope to millions
C.J. Jung played a critical role in the start of AA. His insights can still help us find a fuller recovery today.
Apr 19, 2020 • 1h 5min
Bonus Episode AA TWP Workshop: Lafayette, Lousiana Pt. 2
Episode Two: The second part of this workshop teaches how to begin the practice of Two Way Prayer. Handouts are at www.TwoWayPrayer.org
Apr 17, 2020 • 1h 25min
Bonus Episode AA TWP Workshop: Lafayette, Lousiana Pt. 1
Part 1: Father Bill shares 11th Step history at an AA workshop in Louisiana. Handouts are at www.TwoWayPrayer.org.
Feb 17, 2020 • 30min
AA’s Spiritual Roots: The Fellowship: God in the Group
Addiction cuts us off – from God, from our fellows, and from our True Selves. Fr. Bill tells how new life in recovery moves us from isolation to integration.
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.
