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Bonus Episode: Jung’s Key Role in Alcoholics Anonymous
3 augustus 2022 · 54 min
Father Bill joins Justin B. from the Reco12 podcast for a discussion of the role C. J. Jung played in the development of Alcoholics Anonymous. Lees meer
Show Notes:
Reco12 podcast:https://reco12.buzzsprout.com/1117700/11049225-father-bill-w-carl-jung-and-the-recovery-journey-meeting-112/
Reco12’s Resources from this podcast:
Flammarian Engraving
Robert Johnson Works
Father Bill W Podcast
Edward Edinger Works
Carl Jung Works
Two Way Prayer
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The Listening to God Pamphlet: Check the Writing - Is it God or Ego?
27 juli 2022 · 44 min
Father Bill continues a deep dive into this Oxford Group set of instructions for practicing Two Way Prayer. This episode explores the Original Pamphlet’s advice for “checking” the guidance you receive. Early AAs knew not every thought they wrote down came from God and the pamphlet provides some simple criteria to help in your discernment. You’ll find this episode filled with practical advice to keep you from straying too far afield. Lees meer
Show Notes:
God Calling by Two Listeners, edited by A.J Russell
24 Hour a Day Book, by Richmond Walker
Not God, A History of Alcoholics Anonymous, by Ernest Kurtz
https://www.amazon.com/Not-God-Alcoholics-Ernest-Kurtz/dp/0894860658
Dr. Bob and the Good Oldtimers, AA publication
Original Oxford Group Pamphlet
Two Way Prayer - AA's Lost Tool for Practicing the 11th Step
Two Way Prayer YouTube Channel
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The Listening to God Pamphlet: Aids to Listening
20 juli 2022 · 40 min
Father Bill continues a deep dive into this Oxford Group set of instructions for practicing Two Way Prayer. This episode explores the Original Pamphlet’s advice for preparing to pray, listing during prayer, and writing down the Guidance received in a prayer session. You’ll find this episode filled with practical advice for making this lost, “life-changing” 11th Step prayer practice your own. Lees meer
Show Notes:
God Calling by Two Listeners, edited by A.J Russell
24 Hour a Day Book, by Richmond Walker
Not God, A History of Alcoholics Anonymous, by Ernest Kurtz
https://www.amazon.com/Not-God-Alcoholics-Ernest-Kurtz/dp/0894860658
Dr. Bob and the Good Oldtimers, AA publication
Original Oxford Group Pamphlet
Two Way Prayer - AA's Lost Tool for Practicing the 11th Step
To support Father Bill W. and Two Way Prayer with a donation, please visit: https://www.twowayprayer.org/donate-1
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The Listening to God Pamphlet: A God Personal to Me
13 juli 2022 · 38 min
Father Bill continues a deep dive into this Oxford Group set of instructions for being loved and guided by an Inner Voice. Like any experiment, the process requires a degree of “open mindedness” and “willingness” to begin. This episode focuses on the pamphlet’s assertion that “God has an interest and plan for each of us” as well as “an answer for every need and problem we face.” This pamphlet has proved a Life-Changer to many in 12-Step recovery. Lees meer
Show Notes:
A.A. Comes of Age: https://www.aa.org/alcoholics-anonymous-comes-age/
First Corinthians 13: https://biblia.com/bible/esv/1-corinthians/13/
Henry Drummond, The Greatest Thing in the World pdf version (A commentary on the above popular with Dr. Bob and early AA’s.) https://manybooks.net/titles/drummondh1673916739-8.html/
Three Scriptures popular with the Oxford Group and early AAs. (Dr. Bob's Legacy) - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u_RW58z7d_4fPIKs3E3vJH0MtVpwXNuZ/view?usp=sharing
Original Oxford Group Pamphlet
Two Way Prayer - AA's Lost Tool for Practicing the 11th Step
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The Listening to God Pamphlet: Begin with "the Experiment"
6 juli 2022 · 40 min
Father Bill starts a deep dive into this Oxford Group set of instructions for finding and being guided by the Inner Voice – what the Big Book calls: “the Great Reality within.” The journey requires our entering and experimenting within the laboratory of our own lives. In this episode the relationship between the three dimensional world of our egos and the fourth dimensional world of Spirit are explored. Lees meer
Show Notes:
The Original Oxford Group Pamphlet- https://rb.gy/ysdwpr
TWP Handout by Fr. Bill W. - https://rb.gy/zlnmci
Book Reference: Carl Jung and Alcoholics Anonymous by Ian McCabe (pp. 78-79) https://rb.gy/nbeqib
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The Listening to God Pamphlet: Wally P. and the AA Pioneers
29 juni 2022 · 54 min
This series explores the Oxford Group pamphlet “How to Listen to God.” Written in the late 1930’s by Ohio based Chaplain John Batterson, it summarizes the original practice of Two Way Prayer. The pamphlet circulated widely in Akron, Ohio among AA’s early members and was reintroduced to the recovery community largely through the tireless efforts of AA archivist Wally P. originator of the popular Back to Basics series that takes newcomers through the 12-Steps in 4-week sessions. Wally is Father Bill’s guest, and the pamphlet along with his website and other works are linked below. Lees meer
How to Listen to God by Wally P. https://rb.gy/dz6qe0
Back to Basics of Recovery Book by Wally P. - https://shop.aabacktobasics.org/Back-to-the-Basics-of-Recovery-p/b2br-book-br.htm
Wally P.’s website http://www.aabacktobasics.org/wallybio.html Book Store - https://shop.aabacktobasics.org
Copy of the Oxford Group / Batterson Pamphlet: https://www.twowayprayer.org/resources
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Challenged: African Americans in Recovery
15 juni 2022 · 1 uur 6 min
Father Bill explores recovery as experienced by African Americans coming into AA. His guest is Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC founder of the Online Museum of African American Addictions, Treatment and Recovery. Mark has nearly 40 years in the addiction treatment field teaching at the University of Chicago, Illinois State University, and Loyola University School of Social Work. In this lively discussion Mark shares his experience in working effectively with African Americans both in treatment and in a 12-Step recovery. Lees meer
Show notes:
Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC, is an international speaker, trainer, and consultant in the behavioral health field whose work has reached thousands throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Caribbean and British Islands.
Mark is the author of five books, which focus on behavioral health. Recent writings include Slipping through the Cracks: Intervention Strategies for Clients Multiple Addictions and Disorders, Recovery Management: and Relationship Detox: Helping Clients Develop Healthy Relationships in Recovery. He has had two stories published in the New York Times best-selling books series, Chicken Soup for the Soul. Mark has been a certified addictions counselor for 34 years. He has received numerous awards including a Life-Time Achievement Award from the Illinois Addiction Counselor Certification Board and the Barbara Bacon Award for outstanding contributions to the Social Work profession as a Loyola University of Chicago Alumni.
Mark is co-founder of Serenity Academy of Chicago, the only recovery high school in Illinois. He is past president of the board of the Illinois Chapter of NAADAC. He has had a 30-year career as a university educator having taught at the University of Chicago, Illinois State University, Illinois School of Professional Psychology, and Loyola University of Chicago, School of Social Work.
The Online Museum of African American Addictions, Treatment and Recovery: http://www.museumofafricanamericanaddictionsrecovery.org…
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Challenged: Young People in Recovery
8 juni 2022 · 49 min
When young people come into a 12-Step Fellowship they bring special needs that should be addressed if recovery’s to be effective and lasting. Fr. Bill interviews Kirk Campbell who brings many years in the field assisting young addicts. Kirk is the Director of Cornerstone Team Counseling in Houston, Texas. The episode describes the concept of Alternative Peer Groups, now considered a best practice in adolescent recovery. Kirk takes the directive seriously: “We are not a glum lot!” Lees meer
Show Notes:
Contact Kirk at: Kirk@csteamcounseling.com/
The Two Way Prayer study referenced can be found on the RESOUCE PAGE
https://www.twowayprayer.org/It’s titled: Two Way Prayer: A Lost Tool for Practicing AA’s 11thStep
Here’s the link to the Alternative Peer Group Association: http://www.aapg-recovery.com/
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Challenged: Gays in Recovery (Part 2)
1 juni 2022 · 1 uur 4 min
This series focuses on those coming to 12-Step recovery for alcohol or drugs but challenged by issues such as anxiety, depression, sexual and emotional traumas as well as those who are members of minority and marginalized populations. Fr. Bill continues his interview with Paul S., author of Paths to Recovery for Gay and Bisexual Drug Addicts. Paul has many years in 12-Step recovery, counseling and in helping gay and other marginalized groups find recovery. Lees meer
Show Notes:
Paul’s book discussed in this episode is: Paths to Recovery for Gay and Bisexual Drug Addicts https://www.amazon.com/Paths-Recovery-Bisexual-Drug-Addicts/dp/1442249986
Paul’s book on William James is here: https://rb.gy/rpvnlr
Other works mentioned in the episode:
The Body Keeps the Score: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748/
Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl – pdf version https://blog.12min.com/mans-search-for-meaning-pdf-summary/
Answer to Job by Carl Jung – pdf version https://cdnimpuls.com/politiko.al/uploads/2019/09/C.-G.-Jung-Answer-to-Job-Princeton-University-Press-1952.pdf/
The Essential Writings of Christian Mysticism by Bernard McGinn https://www.amazon.com/Essential-Writings-Christian-Mysticism-Classics/dp/0812974212/
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Challenged: Gays in Recovery
25 mei 2022 · 47 min
This series is focused on those coming to 12-Step recovery for alcohol or drugs but challenged by issues such as anxiety, depression, sexual and emotional traumas, as well as those who are members of minority populations. Fr. Bill launches the series interviewing Paul S., author of Paths to Recovery for Gay and Bisexual Drug Addicts, where they share insights from many years in 12-Step recovery. Lees meer
Show Notes:
Paul’s book is available here: https://www.amazon.com/Paths-Recovery-Bisexual-Drug-Addicts/dp/1442249986
Paul's book on William James and the 12_Steps, We Agnostics: https://rb.gy/eth4bm
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Two Way Prayer Sampler: Sid K.’s Story
11 mei 2022 · 57 min
This is the first of several planned interviews with women and men in recovery sharing their experience with Two Way Prayer. Sid found recovery at age 18 and became a bit of a “12 Step Fundamentalist” prior to digging into AA history where he discovered the Pioneer Program and underwent a much deeper spiritual awakening. It appears the future of recovery is in good hands with some of our younger members. Lees meer
Show Notes: If you’d like to share or reach out to Sid, please write him at: AAHistoryNerd@Gmail.com
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Inner Gold: Finding Those Streets Paved in Gold
4 mei 2022 · 38 min
Father Bill completes this deep dive into Robert Johnson’s Inner Gold: Understanding Psychological Projection. This episode examines the search for the “Heavenly Jerusalem.” That’s the Christian symbol for the wholeness we all seek. Johnson warns of the danger in approaching this search “literally” rather than symbolically or ceremonially. He also congratulates and affirms all of us addicts who were, in essence, truly seeking wholeness but going about it in wrong and deeply destructive ways. In the end, spirituality proves to be “the easier, softer way.” Lees meer
Show Notes:
Inner Gold: Understanding Psychological Projection by Robert A. Johnson. https://www.amazon.com/Inner-Gold-Understanding-Psychological-Projection/dp/1630514632
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Inner Gold: Going to Hell in Search of Gold
27 april 2022 · 28 min
Father Bill continues a deep dive into Robert Johnson’s Inner Gold: Understanding Psychological Projection. This episode examines the love story told by Dante in his Divine Comedy. The vision of his beloved but elusive Beatrice captivates him and marks him for life. Holding on to the vision while learning to “live life on life’s terms” sends him on a journey to hell and back. It’s a story and a journey we can all relate to and one that Robert Johnson tells so very well. Lees meer
Show Notes:
Inner Gold: Understanding Psychological Projection by Robert A. Johnson. https://www.amazon.com/Inner-Gold-Understanding-Psychological-Projection/dp/1630514632
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Inner Gold: Loneliness in Recovery
20 april 2022 · 52 min
Father Bill continues a deep dive into Robert Johnson’s Inner Gold: Understanding Psychological Projection. This episode examines loneliness from three perspectives: Loneliness for the PAST, the Loneliness for WHAT IS NOT YET, and the Loneliness of BEING CLOSE TO GOD. As the Big Book says, we addicts will “know loneliness such as few do.” Johnson points us to the only solution for loneliness: SOLITUDE! Lees meer
Show Notes:
Inner Gold: Understanding Psychological Projection by Robert A. Johnson. https://www.amazon.com/Inner-Gold-Understanding-Psychological-Projection/dp/1630514632
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Inner Gold: God Is Out of the Box
13 april 2022 · 37 min
Father Bill continues a deep dive into Robert Johnson’s Inner Gold: Understanding Psychological Projection. This episode examines our relationship with God in the modern era. The rules that used to apply no longer work and a new solution has not yet arrived. Bill Wilson learned some of the lessons discussed as he dealt with his depression after many years sober. A link to his article is in the Show Notes. Lees meer
Show Notes:
Inner Gold: Understanding Psychological Projection by Robert A. Johnson. https://www.amazon.com/Inner-Gold-Understanding-Psychological-Projection/dp/1630514632
Three Faces of Love – A YouTube talk by Robert A. Johnson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QR9na8rbrHI
Emotional Sobriety by Bill Wilson (1953) https://www.e-aa.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16330
Image of a priest holding a monstrance: https://rb.gy/gwbztu
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Inner Gold: Finding Our Real Worth
6 april 2022 · 48 min
Often we project onto others the things we are not ready or willing to see in ourselves. Father Bill uses Robert Johnson’s book Inner Gold to explore how projection works in recovery. Johnson is a gifted teacher sharing insights and stories to help readers recover the gold that lies hidden inside us all. Join the expedition and stake a claim to your treasure! Lees meer
Show Notes:
Inner Gold: Understanding Psychological Projection by Robert A. Johnson.
https://www.amazon.com/Inner-Gold-Understanding-Psychological-Projection/dp/1630514632
A New Pair of Glasses by Chuck C. This little book is an AA classic and belongs in every recovery library.
https://www.amazon.com/New-Pair-Glasses-Chuck-Chamberlain/dp/B001GROGCO
Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl. This book has helped many find the key to meaning and purpose in recovery.
https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/dp/080701429X
Rites of Passage. Most every primitive and tribal culture developed Rites of Passage to initiate young boys as they moved into manhood.
See a general description here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rite_of_passage
See Richard Rohr’s book on the subject here:
https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Man-Wise-Reflections-Spirituality/dp/0867167408/ref=asc_df_0867167408/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312407247347&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3376962776403465728&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9028223&hvtargid=pla-531049239301&psc=1
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Becoming Who We Were Always Meant To Be: Faust... The Kid Comes To Save Us All
30 maart 2022 · 54 min
Continuing to explore the book TRANSFORMATION by Robert A. Johnson, Father Bill and guest David B. discuss the character of Faust as he discovers a doorway to four-dimensional consciousness, one uniquely open to those of us in recovery. This final episode of the series deals with Part II of the play offering a solution to Faust’s crisis of consciousness. Lees meer
Show Notes:
Transformation: Understanding the Three Levels of Masculine Consciousness by Robert A. Johnson https://www.amazon.com/Transformation-Understanding-Levels-Masculine-Consciousness/dp/0062505432/
Additional resource: Fire in the Belly: On Being A Man, by Sam Keen https://rb.gy/1ljug8
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Becoming Who We Were Always Meant to Be: Faust... Making a Deal with the Devil
23 maart 2022 · 50 min
Continuing to explore the book TRANSFORMATION by Robert A. Johnson, Father Bill and his guest David B. discuss the character of Faust representing a possible pathway to four-dimensional consciousness, one uniquely open to those of us in recovery. David brings a professional background in theatre that deepens the discussion. This episode deals with Part I of the play laying out the problems posed by our shadows – facing “the unlived parts” of our lives. Lees meer
Show Notes:
Transformation: Understanding the Three Levels of Masculine Consciousness by Robert A. Johnson https://www.amazon.com/Transformation-Understanding-Levels-Masculine-Consciousness/dp/0062505432/
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Becoming Who We Were Always Meant to Be: Hamlet Has a Headache
16 maart 2022 · 40 min
Continuing to explore the book TRANSFORMATION by Robert A. Johnson, Father Bill and his guest David B. discuss the character Hamlet representing the “stuck,” or complex, or three-dimensional consciousness experienced by most moderns – including many of us in recovery. David brings a unique background in theatre and acting as well as being in recovery. You’ll find the discussion informative and perhaps more relevant than when the play was assigned to read in high school! Lees meer
Show Notes:
Transformation: Understanding the Three Levels of Masculine Consciousness by Robert A. Johnson https://www.amazon.com/Transformation-Understanding-Levels-Masculine-Consciousness/dp/0062505432/
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Becoming Who We Were Always Meant to Be: Simple Consciousness in Don Quixote
9 maart 2022 · 35 min
Don Quixote represents the “simple consciousness” that’s all but evaporated in the modern age marked by fear. separation and anxiety. Continuing with the book TRANSFORMATION, Fr. Bill explores Robert Johnson’s description of this classic tale with an eye toward how addicts experience “being driven from the Garden of Eden.” Lees meer
Show Notes:
Transformation: Understanding the Three Levels of Masculine Consciousness by Robert A. Johnson https://www.amazon.com/Transformation-Understanding-Levels-Masculine-Consciousness/dp/0062505432/
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Becoming Who We Were Always Meant to Be: Three Levels of Consciousness
2 maart 2022 · 34 min
This series explores Robert A. Johnson’s book Transformation. Johnson moves readers from simple, to complex, to enlightened stages of consciousness using well known characters from literature to make a difficult subject easier to understand. In this episode, Fr. Bill outlines Johnson’s approach and gives an overview of consciousness and the role it plays in recovery. Lees meer
Show Notes:
Transformation: Understanding the Three Levels of Masculine Consciousness by Robert A. Johnson https://www.amazon.com/Transformation-Understanding-Levels-Masculine-Consciousness/dp/0062505432/
Clip from Zorba the Greek written by Nikos Kazantzakis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BS0w3Wkric8/
Here’s a Wikipedia link to the story: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zorba_the_Greek/
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Gresham’s Law and Alcoholics Anonymous
23 februari 2022 · 44 min
Over the years, three ways have evolved for working the AA Program: Strong, Medium, and Weak. Like a cup of coffee or tea the strength makes all the difference and that difference, for some of us, could include whether we live or die! Fr. Bill discusses this classic article with Matt D. from All Addicts Anonymous. Lees meer
Show Notes:
Find Gresham’s Law and Alcoholics Anonymous on the AAA website: https://alladdictsanonymous.org/store/
THE TEN POINTS:The Ten Points represent the spiritual inspiration and guidance for how to work the Twelve Steps as given by the first hundred AA members. These original commitments are the spiritual legacy and heritage of the first men and women whose sacrifice, wisdom, and trial-and-error experience became solidified in the “How it Works" chapter of the AA Big Book. For many addicts, lesser commitments to the Program do not offer the crucial momentum necessary to reach the level of spiritual awakening required to attain true freedom. Make no mistake about it, every person who adopts the rigor and intensity of the Ten Points will be rocketed into a new dimension of existence.
We commit ourselves to work toward recovery and spiritual awakening through sincerely and responsibly trying to do what the AA Big Book suggests by: 1. Completely giving ourselves to this simple Program; 2. Practicing rigorous honesty; 3. Being willing to go to any lengths to recover; 4. Realizing that there is no easier, softer way; 5. Being fearless and thorough in our practice of the principles; 6. Letting go of our old ideas absolutely; 7. Recognizing that half measures will not work; 8. Asking God’s protection and care with complete abandon; 9. Being willing to grow along spiritual lines; 10. Accepting the following pertinent ideas as proved by All Addicts Anonymous experience: (a) that you cannot manage your own life; (b) that probably no human power can restore you to sanity; (c) that God can and will if sought.
To contact Matt D. please write to me at TwoWay…
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Getting to the More: An Interview with Fr. Bill
17 februari 2022 · 48 min
My psychologist friend Michaela from Liverpool shares her experience with Two Way Prayer and has me doing the same. Eleven percent of our podcast listeners hail from the UK. God must have big plans for his kids across the pond! Lees meer
Show Notes: To reach Michaela, please drop me a line at TwoWayPrayer@gmail.com and I’ll gladly forward it to her.
Michaela Heaton, lives in Liverpool, England and has BA Hons degree in English & Philosophy, a postgraduate diploma in applied psychology and an MSc in Applied Psychology. She is a well known Consultant and Certified Business Psychologist supporting businesses and individuals seeking help with addiction from alcohol and drugs.
“Catching the Roses”, Michaela’s first book, is an epistolary, written in letter form to St Therese of Lisieux who wrote an autobiography in the 1890’s called “Story of a Soul” which inspired her to write her own story coinciding with the visit of St Therese’s relics to Liverpool in 2009. The book follows Michaela as a contemporary pilgrim writing daily letters to St Therese, receiving emotional and spiritual guidance and a lasting legacy of love and hope. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B075W8BFKV/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_glt_JJRG3KVP0YR38JGN53EJ
For the last ten years Michaela has been a weekly talk show guest on BBC Radio Merseyside www.madaw.co.uk
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Step 12: Doing God’s Work in the World
9 februari 2022 · 51 min
Fr. Bill and author Paul S. conclude their discussion of Varieties of Religious Experience. In this episode they explore how “a life of love and service” are the natural fruits of any real conversion experience. There’s also an in-depth discussion of James’ own short summary of his findings. You’ll find James’ 5-point summation truly worth studying. Lees meer
Show Notes:
Paul’s book titled “We Agnostics: William James…” is available here: https://rb.gy/rpvnlr
The original Varieties of Religious Experience is available free in pdf form. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/621
An excellent biography of William James is by Robert D. Richardson. His section covering James’ delivery of the lectures that formed the book VRE is helpful in putting James’ work in clear context. It’s available here: https://rb.gy/khpbf5
Here are the five points from Chapter XX in VRE:
“Summing up in the broadest possible way the characteristics of the religious (or spiritual or 12-Step) life, include the following beliefs:
1. That the visible world is part of a more spiritual universe from which it draws its chief significance; (and)
2. That union or harmonious relation with that higher universe is our true end…
3. That prayer or inner communion with the spirit thereof - be that spirit ‘God’ or ‘law’ - is a process wherein work is really done and spiritual energy flows in and produces effects psychological or material within the phenomenal world.
4. A new zest which adds itself like a gift to life, and takes the form either of lyrical enchantment or of appeal to earnestness and heroism.
5. An assurance of safety and a temper of peace, and, in relation to others, a preponderance of loving affections.”
To contact Paul S. please write to me at TwoWayPrayer@gmail.com and I’ll pass your message along to him.
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Steps 10 & 11: Doing More Business with God (2of2)
2 februari 2022 · 53 min
Fr. Bill and author Paul S. continue their discussion of Varieties of Religious Experience. Paul labeled his chapter on Steps 10 and 11: “Doing Business with This Higher Power. In this episode they explore some 14 practices William James addresses as aids in making and maintaining a conscious connection with the Divine. Lees meer
Show Notes:
Paul’s book titled “We Agnostics: William James…” is available here: https://rb.gy/rpvnlr
The original Varieties of Religious Experience is available free in pdf form. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/621
An excellent biography of William James is by Robert D. Richardson. His section covering James’ delivery of the lectures that formed the book VRE is helpful in putting James’ work in clear context. It’s available here: https://rb.gy/khpbf5
Paul references The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. https://rb.gy/rwvm8o
Fr. Bill references The Way of a Pilgrim (anonymous Author) A good translation of the Christian classic: https://rb.gy/zct8zz
To contact Paul S. please write to me at TwoWayPrayer@gmail.com and I’ll pass your message along to him.
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Steps 10 & 11: Doing Buisiness with God (1of2)
26 januari 2022 · 1 uur 1 min
Fr. Bill and author Paul S. continue their discussion of Varieties of Religious Experience. Paul labeled his chapter on Steps 10 and 11: “Doing Business with This Higher Power.” It’s rich and important material so we’ve broken it up into two parts. In this first episode we concentrate on the nature of a relationship with the Higher Power. Lees meer
Show Notes:
Paul’s book titled “We Agnostics: William James…” is available here: https://rb.gy/rpvnlr
The original Varieties of Religious Experience is available free in pdf form. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/621
An excellent biography of William James is by Robert D. Richardson. His section covering James’ delivery of the lectures that formed the book VRE is helpful in putting James’ work in clear context. It’s available here: https://rb.gy/khpbf5
To contact Paul S. please write to me at TwoWayPrayer@gmail.com and I’ll pass your message along to him.
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Steps 8 & 9: Coming in from the Cold Together
19 januari 2022 · 48 min
Fr. Bill and author Paul S. continue their discussion of Varieties of Religious Experience. Pauls’ chapter on these Steps explores the nature of forgiveness and the “melting of moods” frozen by resentment and hate. Just as God makes recovery from our addictions possible, the needed strength for forgiveness also comes as a gift. Lees meer
Show Notes:
Paul’s book titled “We Agnostics: William James…” is available here: https://rb.gy/rpvnlr
The original Varieties of Religious Experience is available free in pdf form. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/621
An excellent biography of William James is by Robert D. Richardson. His section covering James’ delivery of the lectures that formed the book VRE is helpful in putting James’ work in clear context. It’s available here: https://rb.gy/khpbf5
Ted/Talk by Fr. Greg Boyle, S.J. on his reconciliation and forgiveness work with gangs in Los Angeles / truly inspiring. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipR0kWt1Fkc
Story about Bishop Desmond Tutu and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission dealing with the aftermath of apartheid in South Africa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YY-ee1hhghQ
To contact Paul S. please write to me at TwoWayPrayer@gmail.com and I’ll pass your message along to him.
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Steps 6 & 7: Aim for Perfection, Settle for Progress
12 januari 2022 · 45 min
Fr. Bill and author Paul S. continue their discussion of Varieties of Religious Experience. This episode is focused on the multiple problems facing the "sick soul" especially Fear, Self-Loathing, and Chaotic Impulses. Called "the Steps that separate the men from the boys" (and the women from the girls) James says these things are in fact "removable." Lees meer
Show Notes:
Paul’s book titled “We Agnostics: William James…” is available here: https://rb.gy/rpvnlr
The original Varieties of Religious Experience is available free in pdf form. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/621
An excellent biography of William James is by Robert D. Richardson. His section covering James’ delivery of the lectures that formed the book VRE is helpful in putting James’ work in clear context. It’s available here: https://rb.gy/khpbf5
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Steps 4 & 5: Re-Joining the Human Race
5 januari 2022 · 44 min
Fr. Bill and William James author Paul S. continue their discussion. Pauls’ chapter on the 4th and 5th Steps is titled: Releasing a Dam of Tears and Finding Tender Mercy. The discussion centers around the “sick soul” diving deep into its sense of “rottenness” to discover a soul that was already there and just waiting for us to set free. Lees meer
Show Notes:
Paul’s book titled “We Agnostics: William James…” is available here: https://rb.gy/rpvnlr
The original Varieties of Religious Experience is available free as a pdf: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/621
An excellent biography of William James is by Robert D. Richardson. His section covering James’ delivery of the lectures that formed the book VRE is helpful in putting James’ work in clear context. It’s available here: https://rb.gy/khpbf5
Paul referenced Viktor Frankl’s book: Man’s Search for Meaning. Available as pdf: https://rb.gy/1byuop
Here’s the passage Fr. Bill referenced from Wordsworth’s poem, Intimations of Immortality:
Our birth is but a sleep and a forgetting:
The Soul that rises with us, our life's Star,
Hath had elsewhere its setting,
And cometh from afar:
Not in entire forgetfulness,
And not in utter nakedness,
But trailing clouds of glory do we come
From God, who is our home:
Heaven lies about us in our infancy!
Shades of the prison-house begin to close
Upon the growing Boy,
But He beholds the light, and whence it flows,
He sees it in his joy; (lines 58–70)Fr. Bill referenced Jung’s Answer to Job: https://rb.gy/desvhq
For a brilliant analysis of Jung’s Answer to Job: Edward Edinger’s Transformation of the God Image: https://www.amazon.com/Transformation-God-Image-Elucidation-Jungs-Answer/dp/0919123554/
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A Jumping Off Place: Steps 2 and 3
29 december 2021 · 52 min
Fr. Bill’s and William James author Paul S. continue the discussion. “Letting go” is the focus. Not working so hard, but actually working less as we discover the Great Reality has been there all along just waiting for us to open the door of our inner worlds. We often make the Steps so much harder than they need to be. Lighten up – and discover the light within. Lees meer
Show Notes:
Paul’s book titled “We Agnostics: William James…” is available here: https://rb.gy/rpvnlr
The original Varieties of Religious Experience is available free in pdf form. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/621
An excellent biography of William James is by Robert D. Richardson. His section covering James’ delivery of the lectures that formed the book VRE is helpful in putting James’ work in clear context. It’s available here: https://rb.gy/khpbf5
Here’s the 1935 cartoon I mentioned. A bit embarrassed to share this but the Kid in me appreciates my acknowledging his pain! Click here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6je1eIhbVvg
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AA and William James; Step One
22 december 2021 · 44 min
Fr. Bill’s guest is Paul S., author of a new book on William James, known as the Father of American psychology and twice referenced in the Big Book. This episode explores the underlying feeling state of most addicts as we first discover the mystical elements of drugs and alcohol only to be thrown into the dark places, they ultimately lead us. Step One comes alive in the discussion and gives listeners a deeper appreciation of how the seeds of recovery are present within the pain. The series will examine James in reference to each of the 12-Steps. Lees meer
Paul’s new book Titled “We Agnostics: William James…” is available here:
https://www.amazon.com/Agnostics-Psychology-Spiritual-Addiction-Venerated/dp/B09JRD6VX2/ref=sr_1_1?crid=46V4YIM5PRWM&keywords=we+agnostics+how+william+james&qid=1639860009&s=books&sprefix=we+agnostics%2Cstripbooks%2C90&sr=1-1/
The original Varieties of Religious Experience is available free in pdf form: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/621
An excellent biography of William James is by Robert D. Richardson. His section covering James’ delivery of the lectures that formed the book VRE is helpful in putting James’ work in clear context. It’s available here: https://www.amazon.com/William-James-Maelstrom-American-Modernism/dp/0618919899
Fr. Bill referenced a set of quotes from the Big Book related to HOPELESSNESS. If you would like a copy, please write to him at: TwoWayPrayer@gmail.com
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Direction: It's More than Maintenance, Steps Ten to Twelve
15 december 2021 · 41 min
This is the third and final episode of Fr. Bill’s 12-Step Workshop. The Steps are presented from the perspective of the Pioneer members of AA and the purpose of the series is to help Keep It Simple! This episode centers around the last three Steps: 10, 11, and 12. It sees them as the main area of focus for someone who has completed their Step work. But this is more than MAINTENANCE. It is receiving DIRECTION from our Higher Power and the Guidance we need for living our lives. Lees meer
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Correction: Removing the Barriers, Steps Four through Nine
8 december 2021 · 39 min
This is the second of Father Bill’s 12-Step Workshop. The Steps are presented from the perspective of the Pioneer members of AA and the hope of the series is to help us “Keep It Simple!” This episode focuses on how to remove the barriers existing between ourselves and God as well as between ourselves and others. Again, you'll see it's a whole lot easier than you may have thought! Lees meer
Show notes:
A copy of the PowerPoint presentation and handouts that accompanied this original Zoom workshop (11.06.2021) are available by request through: TwoWayPrayer@gmail.com
The Harry Tiebout article: Ego Factors in Surrender courtesy of Silkworth.net can be found here: https://silkworth.net/alcoholics-anonymous/the-ego-factors-in-surrender-in-alcoholism/
Be sure to subscribe for more recovery series and if this has been helpful for you along the way, we hope you will concider a small donation so we can continue to share this message with other recovery fellowships and their families. www.twowayprayer.org/donate-1
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Connection: Steps One to Three
2 december 2021 · 54 min
This is the first of Father Bill’s three-part 12-Step Workshop. Each of the 12 Steps is presented from the perspective of the Pioneer members of AA and the hope of the series is to help us “Keep It Simple!” This episode focuses on how to establish a connection with God, with another person, and with our own True Selves as we begin recovery from addiction. You'll see it's a whole lot easier than you may have thought! Lees meer
Show notes: If you would like a copy of the PowerPoint presentation that accompanied this original workshop, email us at TwoWayPrayer@gmail.com
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Tom Powers and His Great Experiment: Prayer is the Key
24 november 2021 · 1 uur 2 min
Matt D. and Father Bill conclude this series with an in-depth discussion of prayer and how it can unlock our hearts and open us to a deeper relationship with God. Lees meer
Show Notes:
Invitation to a Great Experimentis out of print and costly on Amazon; however, it can be purchased affordably though through All Addicts Anonymous: alladdictsanonymous.org/store/
If finances are a problem, write to AllAddictsAnonymous@gmail.com to request a free electronic edition or information about AAA meetings.
To learn more about Fr. Bill W's work, visit our website twowayprayer.org.
Books and individuals mentioned during this episode:
Gerald Heard: https://rb.gy/7arqvy
C.S. Lewis: https://rb.gy/qrptzg
The Art of Prayer: An Orthodox Anthology https://rb.gy/mxrhjs
Leonard Cohen singing Hallelujah: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrLk4vdY28Q/
Jewish Midrash: https://rb.gy/ojlpvl
Jean Pierre de Caussade, S.J.: https://rb.gy/wwdknh
The Cloud of Unknowing: https://rb.gy/57zbkx
Thomas Keating’s Open Mind Open Heart: https://rb.gy/5x24od
How to Listen to God – the original Oxford Group pamphlet: https://rb.gy/ajzldj
The Way of a Pilgrim (Excellent translation): https://rb.gy/vviisb
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Tom Powers and His Great Experiment: Can God's Will Be Known and Can It Be Done?
17 november 2021 · 51 min
Father Bill and Matt D. from All Addicts Anonymous explore the questions Tom Powers raises: “Can God’s Will Be Known and Can It Be Done?” These are vital questions for addicts in recovery to understand and to answer. This episode may help point toward an answer. Lees meer
Invitation to a Great Experiment is out of print and costly on Amazon; however, it can be purchased affordably through All Addicts Anonymous. If finances are a problem, please write to AllAddictsAnonymous@Gmail.com to request a free electronic edition or information about meetings.
Books mentioned on this episode:
The Will of God by Leslie D. Weatherhead: https://rb.gy/bcuyng
Alec Forbes of Howglen by George MacDonald: https://rb.gy/x6tgah
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Tom Powers and His Great Experiment: The AA Spiritual Journey Deepens
10 november 2021 · 49 min
Archivist Matt D. and Father Bill continue an in-depth discussion focused on the spiritual truths and practices underlying 12-Step transformation. This episode includes the Way of Reason, the Way of Faith, and the Way of Experience. Lees meer
Show Notes:
Invitation to a Great Experiment is out of print and costly on Amazon; however, it can be purchased affordably though through All Addicts Anonymous.https://alladdictsanonymous.org/store/ If finances are a problem, please write to AllAddictsAnonymous@Gmail.com/to request a free electronic edition.
Bill Wilson expresses his regret for changing SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE to AWAKENING in Step 12. This 3-minute share from AA’s Co-founder is hilarious and enlightening. https://www.aa.org/pages/en_us/archives-audio-library#audio-player/
Robert Johnson’s book TRANSFORMATION is mentioned in reference to the purgation or suffering that can help bring about change. A great read! https://www.amazon.com/Transformation-Understanding-Levels-Masculine-Consciousness/dp/0062505432/
Thomas R. Kelly was a modern-day Quaker mystic. His book A Testament of Devotion is a spiritual classic. Here’s a free copy – be sure to read the first essay on the Inner Light referenced in the podcast. https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.90258/page/n5/mode/2up/
Joseph Campbell combined great literature with depth spirituality from many religions and world cultures. Always a great read from a wise fellow traveler. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Campbell/
Brother Lawrence’s classic The Practice of the Presence of God is a must read for the spiritual journey. Found in Dr. Bob’s library and a favorite among Oxford Group and early AA members. https://www.amazon.com/Practice-Presence-God-Brother-Lawrence/dp/0883681056/
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Tom Powers and His Great Experiment: Three Tools Needed for Finding God
3 november 2021 · 51 min
Fr. Bill continues his discussion of Tom Powers’ writings with Matt D. In this episode Matt describes three tools Tom said were needed by anyone setting out in search for God, "Find the Right People, Find the Right Books, and Find the Right Laboratory." Lees meer
Invitation to a Great Experiment is out of print and costly on Amazon; however, it can be purchased affordably through All Addicts Anonymous: alladdictsanonymous.org/store/ or write to AllAddictsAnonymous@Gmail.com/ and request a free electronic edition.
Books and authors referenced in this episode:
Gerald Heard: rb.gy/yy3r0n
Aldous Huxley: rb.gy/yy3r0n
William James: rb.gy/f6ql5z
Varieties of Religious Experience by William James: rb.gy/jj4edq
Little Flowers of St. Francis: rb.gy/jqoegz
C.S. Lewis: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C._S._Lewis
The Way of a Pilgrim by Nina Tourmanova : rb.gy/9a2cs0
Philokalia: rb.gy/cwxiru
Robert A. Johnson: rb.gy/56rjsa
The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gospel_of_Sri_Ramakrishna
Ernie Kurtz: www.amazon.com/Not-God-Alcoholics-Ernest-Kurtz/dp/0894860658
Maurice Nicoll: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maurice_Nicoll
Wild Bill Cody - Return from Tomorrow: www.tentmaker.org/newinspiration/chooselove.html
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Tom Powers and His Great Experiment: Going in Search of God. Is it Possible?
27 oktober 2021 · 41 min
In this episode Father Bill and Matt D. explore the three things necessary to begin a search for God. Expedition leader Tom P. writes, “if you're in extreme emergency … with nothing to hope for in the world, your situation is particularly favorable!” The spiritual path, like the 12 Step Program, is filled with paradoxes. Tom’s book Invitation to a Great Experiment is the source of the series. There’s a link in the show notes. Lees meer
Show Notes:
Invitation to a Great Experimentis out of print and costly on Amazon. However, it can be purchased affordably though through Matt D. at All Addicts Anonymous: click here:
https://alladdictsanonymous.org/store/If finances are a problem, please write to AllAddictsAnonymous@Gmail.com/for a free electronic edition.
The classic book Why Do Men Stupefy Themselves written by Leo Tolstoy is available here: https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Why_Do_Men_Stupefy_Themselves%3F/
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Tom Powers and His Great Experiment: The Man in His Laboratory
20 oktober 2021 · 52 min
Tom Powers helped Bill Wilson write 12 Steps and 12 Traditions, AA Comes of Age, and the Second Edition of the Big Book. Bill was his mentor, friend, and sponsor. In his book Invitation to a Great Experiment, Tom takes 12 Step spirituality to greater depths than you’re likely to find in any other recovery work as he explores three vital questions: Can God be known? Is there an experiment we can test to answer this question? And how can we know and do God’s will? Fr. Bill interviews Matt D. who knew Tom well and is in charge of his All Addicts Anonymous archives. The series will explore the book and the man in depth. Lees meer
Show Notes:
Invitation to a Great Experimentis out of print and costly on Amazon. However, it can be purchased affordably though through Matt D. at All Addicts Anonymous: click here:
https://alladdictsanonymous.org/store/If finances are a problem, please write to AllAddictsAnonymous@Gmail.com/for a free electronic edition.
The classic book Why Do Men Stupefy Themselves written by Leo Tolstoy is available here: https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Why_Do_Men_Stupefy_Themselves%3F/
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God and Addiction: Interview with author, David Schoen
29 september 2021 · 1 uur 17 min
Father Bill welcomes the author of The War of the Gods in Addiction to the podcast. In concluding this series, they explore the significance of Carl Jung’s letter to AA’s co-founder Bill Wilson. The conversation centers on the underlying, and often overlooked, psychic elements uniquely present in addiction and the 12-Step pathway that seems specifically designed to overcome them. The conversation is lively and you’re sure to learn a lot. Lees meer
Show Notes:
The War of the Gods in Addiction: https://www.amazon.com/War-Gods-Addiction-David-Schoen/dp/1882670574/
Copy of the Letters Between Wilson and Jung: https://speakingofjung.com/blog/2015/11/13/the-bill-w-carl-jung-letters/Series: God and Addiction
Questions or Comments to David Schoen can be sent to TwoWayPrayer@gmail.com and we’ll pass them on. Thanks for listening!
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God and Addiction: Recovery Starts in Hell
22 september 2021 · 30 min
Fr. Bill continues this in-depth look at addiction through the work of Jungian therapist David Schoen in The War of the Gods in Addiction. This episode explores the 12-Step solution viewed as a Jungian pathway to recovery. While most of us are aware of How It Works, this episode might help explain Why It Works. Lees meer
Show Notes:
· The War of the Gods in Addiction: https://www.amazon.com/War-Gods-Addiction-David-Schoen/dp/1882670574/
· Copy of the Letters Between Wilson and Jung: https://speakingofjung.com/blog/2015/11/13/the-bill-w-carl-jung-letters/Series: God and Addiction
· Step One: What is a Psychic Change?:
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f50b318fe914e1b2aa32bfb/t/60421b660effa45fa4ac5622/1614945126278/What+Is+a+Psychic+Change++or+Spiritual+Transformation%3F.pdf/
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God and Addiction: I'm Your Addiction... and I'm here to Kill You!
15 september 2021 · 32 min
Fr. Bill explores the Evil lying at the heart of real addiction. Lees meer
Jungian therapist David Schoen maintains that all true addictions are intent on bringing death to their victims. This episode explores the very real, but hidden, depth of this Evil. An Evil that Jung dared calling “the Devil” in his letter to Bill Wilson.
Show Notes:
· The War of the Gods in Addiction: https://www.amazon.com/War-Gods-Addiction-David-Schoen/dp/1882670574/
· Copy of the Letters Between Wilson and Jung: https://speakingofjung.com/blog/2015/11/13/the-bill-w-carl-jung-letters/
· Bill W. by Robert Thomsen
https://www.amazon.com/Bill-absorbing-deeply-co-founder-Alcoholics/dp/1568383436/
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God and Addiction: How Addiction Develops, Imprisons, and Kills
8 september 2021 · 30 min
Fr. Bill launches into Chapter Two of The War of the Gods in Addiction examining the Five Stages of the addiction process as presented by Jungian analyst David E. Schoen. Drinking, drugging, food or any addiction that usually starts off promising a solution to our inner psychic splits, often lead to our death sentence. This episode traces the course of their development in "the real alcoholic or addict." Lees meer
Show Notes:
· The War of the Gods in Addiction: https://www.amazon.com/War-Gods-Addiction-David-Schoen/dp/1882670574/
· Copy of the Letters Between Wilson and Jung: https://speakingofjung.com/blog/2015/11/13/the-bill-w-carl-jung-letters/
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God and Addiction: Dr. Jung's Prescription for Recovery
31 augustus 2021 · 30 min
Fr. Bill continues an in-depth exploration of how and why Jung believed that only a divine connection and our being in community with others is powerful enough to overcome real addiction. The series builds on the book The War of the Gods in Addiction by Jungian analyst David E. Schoen. This episode explores Jung’s letter to Bill Wilson. Lees meer
Show Notes:
· The War of the Gods in Addiction: https://www.amazon.com/War-Gods-Addiction-David-Schoen/dp/1882670574/
· Copy of the Letters Between Wilson and Jung: https://speakingofjung.com/blog/2015/11/13/the-bill-w-carl-jung-letters/
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God and Addiction: Hope for the Hopeless
24 augustus 2021 · 29 min
Fr. Bill begins an in-depth exploration of how and why only a divine connection may be powerful enough to overcome real addiction. The series builds on the book The War of the Gods in Addiction by Jungian analyst David E. Schoen. This episode explores the letter from Bill Wilson to C.J Jung. Lees meer
Show Notes:
· The War of the Gods in Addiction: https://www.amazon.com/War-Gods-Addiction-David-Schoen/dp/1882670574/
· Copy of the Letters Between Wilson and Jung: https://speakingofjung.com/blog/2015/11/13/the-bill-w-carl-jung-letters/
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Bonus Episode: Starting a Two Way Prayer Group
4 augustus 2021 · 42 min
Father Bill shares his experience in starting Two Way Prayer groups. The episode includes a small-group model that has proved successful along with reflections from several Two Way Prayer group members. Cautions are also included. Lees meer
Show Notes:
· A suggested format for conducting a Zoom or in-person meeting is on the Two Way Prayer website: here
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f50b318fe914e1b2aa32bfb/t/6037ae010ba7235be05479cc/1614261761891/starting-zoom.pdf
· An interesting article on the origins of small groups crediting Sam Shoemaker for his pioneering work is here:
https://www.smallgroups.com/articles/2014/pioneers-of-small-group-movement.html
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Bonus Episode: A Primer for Prayer Partners
28 juli 2021 · 28 min
Father Bill shares his experiences finding and fostering successful partnerships with Two Way Prayer. While the morning prayer practice is basically an individual one, this simple set of guidelines can help you build a more effective and fruitful sharing relationship. Lees meer
Show Notes:
· Suggested Guidelines for Prayer Partnerships here: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f50b318fe914e1b2aa32bfb/t/6037b13268c4456044b098d3/1614262578580/A+Suggested+Guide+for+Two+Way+Prayer+Partners.pdf/
· To share an experience about your prayer partnership please write: TwoWayPrayer@Gmail.com
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Pioneer Prayer: Daily Quiet Times with God - How I do the Practice
13 juli 2021 · 30 min
There is no set formula for doing a daily Quiet Time, but there are elements common to all. In this final episode, Fr. Bill shares some reflections on what the practice has meant to him over the past 28 years and reads a sample writing from his Two Way Prayer journal. Lees meer
Show Notes:
Dick B.’s book Good Morning has been the primary guidebook for this series: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Morning-Quiet-Watch-Meditation/dp/1885803222
The Authors that were mentioned that specialize in First Century Christianity:
Marcus Borg: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Borg
John Dominic Crossan: https://www.amazon.com/John-Dominic-Crossan/e/B000AP7O2C%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
Reading was from Thomas R. Kelly, A Testament of Devotion: https://www.amazon.com/Testament-Devotion-Thomas-R-Kelly/dp/0060643617
To receive an electronic copy of a format for using Two Way Prayer in meetings please write:TwoWayPrayer@gmail.com
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Pioneer Prayer: Daily Times with God- Guidance: The Hidden Secret Ingredient in Step 11
8 juli 2021 · 30 min
Bill Wilson wanted to keep AA from being too closely associated with the Oxford Group in the mind of the public. As a result, references to Quiet Time and Listening to God were present but made intentionally vague in the Big Book. Father Bill helps sort some of this out in this episode. It may help shed some new light on Step 11. Lees meer