Sober Cast: An (unofficial) Alcoholics Anonymous Podcast AA Workshop: There Is a Solution - Sandy B and Bob B (3.5 hrs)
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Sep 17, 2025 Sandy B, a renowned AA speaker with decades of experience, and Bob B, a longtime member and speaker, delve into the essence of recovery. They discuss the origins of AA, emphasizing that the solution lies in seeking a higher power. Sandy shares practical approaches to prayer and meditation, while Bob highlights the importance of deeper spiritual engagement. They explore the transformative nature of spiritual awakenings and the critical role of sponsorship in recovery. Together, they illustrate how sobriety can lead to a joyful life rooted in spiritual principles.
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Find A Power That Removes Problems
- Sandy says the solution is finding a power greater than yourself that solves problems by rendering them non-problems.
- Practice staying near that power through meetings, steps, and spiritual growth.
Knowledge Isn’t The Same As Living Change
- Bob explains many members plateau after initial growth and mistake intellectual knowledge for living principle.
- The program requires deeper heart engagement, not just memorized concepts.
Take Your Higher Power With You
- Pray briefly for help and then practice silent listening to invite guidance: ask to be taken along.
- Take the higher power with you into situations instead of leaving God at home.
