Father Bill W.

In this Golden Oldie, Father Bill interviews Professor William Miller, author of Quantum Change: When Epiphanies and Sudden Insights Transform Ordinary Lives. Listen as the professor reflects on his in-depth study of psychic change. It’s a lively discussion of spirituality and science. Quantum Change: When Epiphanies and Sudden Insights Transform Ordinary Lives by William Miller https://williamrmiller.net/quantum-change/

Description: Bill Wilson, Dr. Bob and the AA Pioneers found sobriety primarily by working the principles and practices of the Oxford Group and adapting them to meet the needs of alcoholics. This series traces that early history. It draws from the 1980 AA publication Dr. Bob and the Good Oldtimers.  Fr. Bill’s guest is recovery archivist Matt D. from the 12-Step Fellowship All Addicts Anonymous. In this final episode they focus on Dr. Bob’s legacy to AA. Show Notes:  Dr. Bob and the Good Oldtimers All Addicts Anonymous: https://alladdictsanonymous.org/  Return from Tomorrow by George Ritchie Denial of Death by Ernest Becker

Bill Wilson, Dr. Bob and the AA Pioneers became sober primarily by working the principles and practices of the Oxford Group and adapting them to meet the needs of alcoholics. This series traces that early history. It draws from the 1980 AA publication Dr. Bob and the Good Oldtimers. Fr. Bill’s guest is recovery archivist Matt D. from the 12-Step Fellowship All Addicts Anonymous. In this sixth episode they explore Chapters 15 through 18 as AA meetings evolve in Akron and Cleveland where Dr. Bob’s influence is remembered. Show Notes: Dr. Bob and The Good Old Timers All Addicts Anonymous: https://alladdictsanonymous.org/ 1939 Cleveland Plain Dealer AA Articles 1939 Rev. Dilworth Lupton’s Sermon     Article on Matthew Talbot      Saint Francis by Nikos Kazantzakis

Bill Wilson, Dr. Bob and the AA pioneers gained their sobriety primarily by working the principles found in the Oxford Group and adapting them to the special needs of alcoholics. This series traces that early history. It draws from the 1980 AA publication Dr. Bob and the Good Oldtimers. Fr. Bill’s guest is recovery archivist Matt D. from the 12-Step Fellowship All Addicts Anonymous. In this fifth episode they explore Chapters 12,13, and 14 as the alcoholics in the Midwest strike out on their own. Show Notes:  Dr. Bob and the Good Oldtimers All Addicts Anonymous: https://alladdictsanonymous.org/ Your Faith Magazine: 1939 article by Dr. Bob (courtesy Silkworth.net) https://silkworth.net/alcoholics-anonymous/i-saw-religion-remake-a-drunkard/#google_vignette  AA Saturday Evening Post: article on AA, 1941 https://www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2015/12/aa/

Bill Wilson, Dr. Bob and the AA pioneers gained their sobriety primarily by working the principles found in the Oxford Group and adapting them to the special needs of alcoholics. This series traces that early history. It draws from the 1980 AA publication Dr. Bob and the Good Oldtimers. Fr. Bill’s guest is recovery archivist Matt D. from the 12-Step Fellowship All Addicts Anonymous. In this fourth episode they explore Chapters 9,10 and11 as the original program starts to take shape. Show Notes: Dr. Bob and the Good Oldtimers All Addicts Anonymous Dr. Bob’s Last Talk

Bill Wilson, Dr. Bob and the AA pioneers gained their sobriety primarily by working the principles found in the Oxford Group and adapting them to the special needs of alcoholics. This series traces that early history. It draws from the 1980 AA publication Dr. Bob and the Good Oldtimers. Fr. Bill’s guest is recovery archivist Matt D. from the 12-Step Fellowship All Addicts Anonymous. In this third episode they explore Chapters 7 and 8 as the co-founders go to work on AA number Three and chart their course of recovery. Show Notes:  Dr. Bob and the Good Oldtimers All Addicts Anonymous

Bill Wilson, Dr. Bob and the AA pioneers gained their sobriety by working the principles found in the Oxford Group and adapting them to the special needs of alcoholics. This series traces this early history. It draws from the 1980 AA publication Dr. Bob and the Good Oldtimers. Fr. Bill’s guest is recovery archivist Matt D. from the 12-Step Fellowship All Addicts Anonymous. In this episode they explore the two year period when Bob was faithfully attending Oxford Group meetings but unable to stay sober. Then Bill arrived providentially and a spark was lit that ignited the program of Alcoholics Anonymous. Show Notes: Dr. Bob and the Good Oldtimers All Addicts Anonymis

Matt D., a recovery archivist with deep knowledge of the 12-Step Fellowships, shares his insights into the rich history of Alcoholics Anonymous. He discusses how the original Akron program set the groundwork for what we now know as AA, revealing its unique elements compared to modern practices. Matt opens up about his personal recovery journey and the profound influence of early pioneers like Dr. Bob. The conversation highlights the duality of Dr. Bob’s character, balancing his tough exterior with deep compassion for those he helped.

Two Way Prayer is only a part of a longer morning Quiet Time. In this final episode of a two-part series Fr. Bill explores a pamphlet by Howard J. Rose that’s titled: The Quite Time. The short pamphlet was popular among members of the Oxford Group and early AA. It gives an overview of the Morning Quiet Time practice covering five areas:  1.) The Facts of God’s Guidance.  2.) The Conditions of God’s Guidance 3.) The Tests of God’s Guidance 4.) One Method of receiving God’s Guidance 5.) The Results of God’s Guidance The pamphlet is available to download in the show notes Show Notes: ⁠The Quiet Time⁠ by Howard J. Rose ⁠The World’s Religions⁠ by Houston Smith: (Many used copies are available online so don’t spend too much)

Two Way Prayer is only a part of a longer morning Quiet Time. In the following two episodes Fr. Bill explores a pamphlet by Howard J. Rose that’s titled simply: The Quite Time. The short pamphlet was popular among members of the Oxford Group and early AA.  It gives an overview of the Morning Quiet Time practice covering five areas:  1.) The Facts of God’s Guidance.  2.) The Conditions of God’s Guidance 3.) The Tests of God’s Guidance 4.) One Method of receiving God’s Guidance 5.) The Results of God’s Guidance The pamphlet is available to download in the show notes Show Notes: The Quiet Time by Howard J. Rose The World’s Religions by Houston Smith: (Many used copies are available online so don’t spend too much)