Father Bill W.

This series explores the book SPIRITUAL EVOLUTION written by Dr. George E. Vaillant. The author was a research psychiatrist at Harvard and served as a non-alcoholic Trustee for Alcoholics Anonymous. Spirituality is a hard concept to grasp and his book helps make it more understandable. He defines spirituality as the realization of positive emotions such as love, hope, faith, joy, forgiveness, and compassion – along with awe and mystical illumination. The author argues our brains are hard wired for these and through the 12 Step journey, we’re evolving – “sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly” to realizing them in ourselves. This should be a powerful series you won’t want to miss. Show Notes: Spiritual Evolution: A Scientific Defense of Faith by George Vaillant HARVARD STUDY HIGHLIGHTS: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grant_Study

Fr. Bill’s guest is Andy C., a Canadian attorney in recovery since 1977. Andy is the author of “Gems,” a collection of reflections and meditations on insights and practices that can lead to a more meaningful, satisfying, and purposeful recovery. In this final episode, Fr. Bill and Andy explore the practice and benefits of frequent and meaningful inventories using Steps 4 and 10. Show Notes: Gems: Meditations on Alcoholism and Recovery by Andy C. Visit Andy at his website: the Fourth Dimension https://the4thdimension.ca/

Fr. Bill’s guest is Andy C., a Canadian attorney in recovery since 1977. Andy is the author of “Gems” a collection of reflections and meditations on insights and practices that can lead to a more meaningful, satisfying, and purposeful recovery. In this third episode, Fr Bill and Andy explore the nature and depth of SELF WILL and how the Steps are used to overcome it. Gems: Meditations on Alcoholism and Recovery by Andy C. Visit Andy at his website: the Fourth Dimension https://the4thdimension.ca/

Fr. Bill’s guest is Andy C., a Canadian attorney in recovery since 1977. Andy is the author of “Gems” a collection of reflections and meditations on insights and practices that can lead to a more meaningful, satisfying, and purposeful recovery. In this second episode, Fr Bill and Andy explore serenity and how it’s related to emotional sobriety.  Show Notes: Gems: Meditations on Alcoholism and Recovery by Andy C. Visit Andy at his website: the Fourth Dimension https://the4thdimension.ca/ Emotional Sobriety article by Bill Wilson

Fr. Bill’s guest is Andy C. an attorney in recovery since 1977 and living in Victoria, Canada. Andy is the author of “Gems” a collection of meditations on the various components and practices that can lead to meaningful, satisfying, and purposeful recovery. In this first episode, Andy shares his recovery story before he and Fr/ Bill dive into Andy’s first chapter distinguishing Long-termers from Old-timers. You’ll discover there’s a world of difference and find a few pitfalls to avoid along the way.  Show Notes: Gems: Meditations on Alcoholism and Recovery by Andy C. Visit Andy at his website: The Fourth Dimension https://the4thdimension.ca/

In this classic episode, Fr. Bill visits with Yisrael C. to discuss the age-old question, "Are you spiritual or religous?" The discussion provides perspective and a deeper understanding of what it all means in relationship to recovery. Yisrael C. has over 40 years in AA journeying from a Catholic kid in Philadelphia to an Orthodox Jew and stand-up comedian in Israel. Balancing tragedy and comedy, he works at the Holocaust Museum in Jerusalem and takes great joy helping newcomers find both sobriety and fun in recovery. Here’s a ⁠link⁠ to his full AA story.

Father Bill W. discusses Dr. Harry Tiebout, the first psychiatrist to understand why AA worked. Tiebout treated Bill Wilson and emphasized the importance of anonymity as an ego reducer. The podcast explores surrender, ego reduction, spirituality, and discipline in recovery.

Father Bill discusses Dr. Harry Tiebout, AA's first shrink, and his views on surrender vs compliance. They explore the importance of surrender in recovery, honest reflection in sobriety, spiritual growth, and the transformative nature of surrender. Delving into the nuances of compliance versus genuine surrender for personal growth.

Father Bill discusses Dr. Harry Tiebout, AA's first shrink, and explores ego factors in surrender. They delve into the psychology of addiction, ego dynamics in sobriety, and recognizing infantile traits in adults for personal growth. The episode emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and inner work in the recovery journey.

Father Bill discusses Dr. Harry Tiebout, AA's first psychiatrist, highlighting ego factors in surrender. They explore emotional immaturity, escapism through substances, battle of ego, embracing AA for growth, and spiritual development through surrender and recovery.