In the twenty-fifth episode of the Big Book study, Bill discusses Step 12 and Chapter 7 Working With Others out of theBig Book. He discusses: altruistic actions; the power of two alcoholics working with each other; the clear cut directions, and the do’s and do not’s of working with others as outlined in Chapter 7. #recovery #sobriety #sober #addicted #soberpodcast #recoverypodcast #theudrcast #spiritualmalady #billwardlife #billwardlifefirstnation #theudrcast #Billwardchangemaker #changemakers #changemaker #thegoddope #underagedrinking #firstnations #drinking ..read more

Bill Ward shares his experience with the self. Bill talks about defects of character and “manifestations of self,” taking the actions of the program and building our connection with God. #recovery #sobriety #sober #addicted #soberpodcast #recoverypodcast #theudrcast #spiritualmalady #billwardlife #billwardlifefirstnation #theudrcast #Billwardchangemaker #changemakers #changemaker #thegoddope #underagedrinking #firstnations #drinkingproblem #drinkingsolution #awakening #spiritualawakening #Spirituallity #recoverylife #wedorecover #recoveryispossible #Billw #sobercrew #mentalhealth #mentalhealth ..read more

Part 2 of a conversation with Regan. Bill talks with Regan about: the vital actions of permanent recovery; the power of the obsession in our minds; and the power of spiritual experiences and spiritual awakenings. #recovery #sobriety #sober #addicted #soberpodcast #recoverypodcast #theudrcast #spiritualmalady #billwardlife #billwardlifefirstnation #theudrcast #Billwardchangemaker #changemakers #changemaker #thegoddope #underagedrinking #firstnations #drinkingproblem #drinkingsolution #awakening #spiritualawakening #Spirituallity #recoverylife #wedore ..read more

Part 1 of a conversation with Regan. Bill talks with Regan about: his story of experience, strength and hope and coming back to the program; growing up in a challenging household and how many resentments are rooted in childhood; and how addiction is a progressive and fatal disease. #recovery #sobriety #sober #addicted #soberpodcast #recoverypodcast #theudrcast #spiritualmalady #billwardlife #billwardlifefirstnation #theudrcast #Billwardchangemaker #changemakers #changemaker #thegoddope #underagedrinking #firstnations #drinkingproblem #drinkingsolution #a ..read more

In the twenty-third episode of the Big Book study, Bill expands on Step 10 by reading through the 12x12. He discusses: developing this vital sixth sense and tapping into this unsuspected inner resource; looking at the more subtle defects and taking action; acquiring the practice of a regular, accurate self-appraisal; and what it takes to achieve long term sobriety. #recovery #sobriety #sober #addicted #soberpodcast #recoverypodcast #theudrcast #spiritualmalady #billwardlife #billwardlifefirstnation #theudrcast #Billwardchangemaker #changemakers #changema ..read more

In the twenty-second episode of the Big Book study, Bill and Janine go through Step 10 in the chapter Into Action. We discuss the practical application of God as a working entity in our lives, the principle behind Step 10 which is “perseverance,” entering the world of the Spirit, and a focus on page 84 in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. #recovery #sobriety #sober #addicted #soberpodcast #recoverypodcast #theudrcast #spiritualmalady #billwardlife #billwardlifefirstnation #theudrcast #Billwardchangemaker #changemakers #changemaker #thegoddope #undera ..read more

In the twenty-first episode of the Big Book study, Bill goes through Step 9 in the chapter Into Action. He discusses how true humbleness starts before Step 9, the amends process, and exactly what we are doing, why we are doing it, and how to practically apply Step 9. #recovery #sobriety #sober #addicted #soberpodcast #recoverypodcast #theudrcast #spiritualmalady #billwardlife #billwardlifefirstnation #theudrcast #Billwardchangemaker #changemakers #changemaker #thegoddope #underagedrinking #firstnations #drinkingproblem #drinkingsolution #awakening #spiritualawakening #Spirituallity ..read more

In the sixth episode of the Big Book study, Bill Ward and Janine H continue to discuss Step 2 and the chapter We Agnostics. Topics and discussion include why we need God, why we need to prove God is there, how to find God, and how “since (we) have come to believe in a Power greater than (ourselves) … there has been a revolutionary change in (our) way of living and thinking.” #recovery #sobriety #sober #addicted #soberpodcast #recoverypodcast #theudrcast #spiritualmalady #billwardlife #billwardlifefirstnation #theudrcast #Billwardchangemaker #changemakers #changemaker #thegoddope #underagedrink ..read more

Bill Ward shares his experience with the ego. Bill talks trying to control external circumstances to gain inner peace, the root and exact nature of the ego problem (selfishness, self-centeredness, anything that’s based in fear and not based in love), “ego” as standing for “edging God out.”  #recovery #sobriety #sober #addicted #soberpodcast #recoverypodcast #theudrcast #spiritualmalady #billwardlife #billwardlifefirstnation #theudrcast #Billwardchangemaker #changemakers #changemaker #thegoddope #underagedrinking #firstnations #drinkingproblem #drinkingsolution #awakening #spiritualawakeni ..read more

In the nineteenth episode of the Big Book study, Bill and Janine H start the first session of Step 7. We discuss the different types and levels of humility, distinguish the difference between Steps 6 and 7, and talk about the difference between defects and shortcomings. #recovery #sobriety #sober #addicted #soberpodcast #recoverypodcast #theudrcast #spiritualmalady #billwardlife #billwardlifefirstnation #theudrcast #Billwardchangemaker #changemakers #changemaker #thegoddope #underagedrinking #firstnations #drinkingproblem #drinkingsolution #awakening #spiritualawakening #Spirituallity #re ..read more