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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Feb 6, 2019 • 29min
AA Originals: Step Six: - Surrender 2.0
Early AA’s often underwent two surrenders. The second became Steps 6 & 7. Wilson said he put the Four Absolutes here.
Jan 27, 2019 • 29min
AA Originals: Step Five - Sharing Our Souls Clean
Early AA's followed the Letter of James to "confess your faults one to another." The deeper they shared the cleaner they felt. Dr. Bob's wife encouraged people to "go naked to God."
Jan 20, 2019 • 32min
AA Originals: Step Four – How the Pioneers Did Inventory
Early AA’s had a far simpler approach to taking inventory. Learn how they did it and why it worked.
Jan 13, 2019 • 30min
AA Originals: Step Three – It’s Simply A Decision
Early AA’s did this Step only once and always in the presence of another. Learn how this simpler method moves us quickly into the next critical phase of recovery.
Jan 6, 2019 • 32min
AA Originals: Step Two – A Laboratory Called Trust
Early AA’s completed this Step in a matter of minutes. Learn how they did it and why agnostics are especially welcome!
Dec 23, 2018 • 32min
AA Originals: Step One – Our Hopeless Condition
Bill Wilson carefully chose words for this Step. Understanding why he chose them can unlock their meaning and give you a stronger foundation in recovery.
Dec 16, 2018 • 8min
AA Originals: Discovering 12 Steps’ Spiritual Roots
AA’s Co-founders and the First 100 recovered in the Oxford Group. Learn how the 12 Steps emerged from the Group and how this can strengthen your recovery.
Dec 8, 2018 • 18min
Two Way Prayer: AA’s Lost 11th Step
Prayer and meditation were keys to recovery for early AA members. Learn how Oxford Group and AA Pioneers practiced them to bring new life to your program.
