BIG BOOK STUDY RECORDINGS
FULL ARCHIVE
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Listen HereFind the spiritual checklist on site under resources for recovery
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Listen HereWhy do we need to be convinced that a life run on self will can never be successful? What does it look like? What are our basic troubles?
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Listen HereI review the 12 steps and how they tie together to produce a psychic change -any comments mhurwitz50@gmail.com
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Listen Hereinstructions for the sex inventory then we look at the promises as a result of the work done in step 4
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Listen HereThis episode is about sponsorship. We cover the chapter in Carry this Message that has some excellent information on this topic. Joe Mcq gives his thoughts on this important and maybe misunderstood topic that I believe will be very helpful to listeners.
Listen HereThis episode has further information on the synchronicity of events that led to the formation of AA. Then we finish the look at passing on this special gift that we have been given. How effectively is AA carrying the message today? The first two chapters in Carry this Message are completed in this episode.
Listen HereIs AA today carrying this message? How effective are the meetings you attend passing on this special gift? How has the fellowship moved away from the program? This book is a powerful tool in sponsorship and how to work the steps. It follows the big book. Joe Mcq started the Joe and Charlie big book…
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Listen HereI spoke at the memorial Saturday night speaker meeting. Tried to carry the message that God has done and can do for me what I could never do for myself. My only goal is always to do his work well and let him demonstrate through me what he can do. Welcome any thoughts mhurwitz50@gmail.com
Listen HereI can’t keep practicing my character defects and expect God to remove them!
Listen HereContinue to look at the steps that transform me and the way I think and react to life.
Listen HereI continue our study of how steps 6 and 7 are the actions change me. How I approach them in initially and then apply them continuously for the rest of my life. My emotional sobriety is directly proportional to how well I apply these steps in my life.
Listen HereDiscuss the instructions on step 6 and 7 on page 76. Then review the 5th step promises. We are going to look at the introduction to step 6-7 in Drop the Rock including the story about dropping the rock.
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Listen HereLois Wilson had the original manuscript that went to the printer in 1939. It had the corrections penciled in and notations and comments written by bill and others. It is a powerful historical document and reflects the thinking of the authors and the thought that went into each word. It was auctioned in 2010 and…
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Listen HereThe people and events which came together for the message of AA to come to us today.
Listen HereExcellent review of the events and people that God brought together to give us this message of hope. Is the fellowship today carrying the original message?
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Listen HereA look at how steps 8 and 9 put our lives in order. any comments mhurwitz50@gmail.com
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Listen HereSome say this was the birth of AA. any comments mhurwitz50@gmail.com
Listen Herein these first pages they contrast the despair of complete defeat with the joy of recovery. any comments mhurwitz50@gmail.com
Listen HereThe resentment inventory unlocks the door to go from living in darkness to walk in the light
Listen HereBill W works the steps and has a spiritual experience ….
Listen HereThe result of the steps is the spiritual awakening. Going through what the book tells us about it. Why we need it and how it is manifest in our life and how do i obtain it and keep it. any comments mhurwitz50@gmail.com
Listen HereThis chapter is excellent. I believe it has powerful information on step 1 and step 12.
Listen HereBill changes his mind and melts the icy intellectual mountain in which he had lived and stood in the sunlight at last
Listen HereThese 4 pages should be understood by every alcoholic. Is his experience true for me?
Listen HereI don’t know how many times I have gone through these pages but more and more I see the hand of God in this powerful message! any comments mhurwitz50@gmail.com
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Listen HereApologize for the sound. I look at how the book was put together and the books used in the writing of it . Also the spiritual principles and AA in the beginning.
Listen HereThe Dr. in these 2 pages describes the disease of alcoholism and his conception of what is required for successful treatment
Listen HereRelationships at home after the alcoholic is sober and trying to live a spiritual life. Spiritual principles to guide all those involved.
Listen HereThe transition from step 1 to becoming a God seeker
Listen HereThe disease of alcoholism described by Dr. Silkworth in 1939. Any comments mhurwitz50@gmail.com
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Listen Herecontinued look at step 1 – any comments mhurwitz50@gmail.com
Listen HereA look at step 1 using information presented in chapter more about alcoholism …
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Listen HereThe spiritual checklist can be found under resources on recovery. Great tool for how to practice a new way of thinking and reacting
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Listen HereConsidered one of the ” lost chapters” contains both a classification of alcoholics and spiritual principles in dealing with them.. comments mhurwitz50@gmail.com
Listen HereRecovering Alcoholic is not a term used in the book Alcoholics Anonymous. They say they have recovered from a seemingly hopeless condition of mind and body. I look at what recovered means to me today. Comments mhurwitz50@gmail.com
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Listen Heresee experience the big book thoughts on recovery 75-76
Listen HereSee thought on recovery 75-76. I must admit I am 100 percent powerless over alcohol every day. My defense must come from God!
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Listen HereI look at the cover and forward to first edition as well as the table of contents and how the book is laid out. Welcome any comments mhurwitz50@gmail.com.
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