Sober Cast: An (unofficial) Alcoholics Anonymous Podcast AA Topic: Redemption - Yisrael C (40 years)
Jan 29, 2026
Yisrael C, 40-year AA member from Jerusalem who speaks widely at meetings and conferences. He shares an honest, humble take on redemption and spiritual recovery. Short stories trace alcohol as an early solution, the slow work of fellowship, the role of service and sponsors, and finding a personal conception of a higher power. He invites listeners to stay until they hear their own story.
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Forty Years Is A Living Miracle
- Yisrael describes celebrating 40 years sober since 14 February 1980 and calls that a miracle of redemption.
- He notes sobriety brought a tremendous but still human life with joys and losses including marriage, divorce, and lost parents.
Alcohol As A False Spiritual Solution
- Alcohol began as a quick solution to fear and self‑obsession and later became the problem itself.
- Alcoholics Anonymous replaces alcohol's quick spiritual effect with lasting spiritual principles and practices.
Call Newcomers First
- When a newcomer asks for your phone number, give it and get theirs so you can call them.
- Reach out proactively because many newcomers won't call but will stay if someone else calls.
