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Father Bill W.

Father Bill W.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Two Way Prayer
Spirituality
Addiction Recovery
12-Step Recovery
Recovery
Oxford Group
12-Step Program
Spiritual Awakening
Alcoholism
Addiction
Viktor Frankl
Bill Wilson
Two-Way Prayer
Buddhism
A Testament Of Devotion
Logotherapy
Thomas R. Kelly
Frank Buchman
Intervention

I’m an Episcopal (Anglican) priest in recovery from alcoholism since 1972. I've spent my career in addiction treatment focused on 12-Step spirituality and exploring the pioneer history of AA. In discovering the lost 11th Step practice of Two Way Prayer, my program underwent a life-changing transformation. As Bill Wilson said, “ something was lost from AA when we stopped emphasizing the morning med... more

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Like everyone else, alcoholics and addicts have a deepdesire to form meaningful and intimate relationships - and yet many of us in recovery face real difficulties in this area of our lives. Bill Wilson wrote about our having formed “twisted and broke... more

Bill Wilson credits his 1934 “white light experience” in Towns Hospital as the start of his psychic change and spiritual transformation. Bill experienced nothing short of a taste of the divine. It also began Bill’s search for ways other alcoholics mi... more

Bill Wilson credits his 1934 “white light experience” in Towns Hospital as the start of his psychic change and spiritual transformation. Bill experienced nothing short of a taste of the divine. It also began Bill’s search for ways other alcoholics mi... more

Years before AA existed, Carl Jung, the famous Swiss psychiatrist, sent his patient Rowland H. in search of a spiritual solution for his alcoholism. Since then, millions have followed in his footsteps. Bill Wilson corresponded with Jung thanking him ... more

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Recent Guests

Matt D.
Historian of AA history and collaborator with the host
All Addicts Anonymous
Episode: Distilled Spirits: An Interview with Matt D. ep2
Don Lattin
Author of Distilled Spirits
Author, Distilled Spirits
Episode: Distilled Spirits: An Interview with Author Don Lattin ep1
Murray Stein
Jungian analyst, author, and scholar
Zurich, Switzerland; Professor/Analyst
Episode: A Stein Full of Jung: Interview w. Murray Stein ep4
James R.
English professor from Alaska; maintains Step Study website
Independent scholar/communicator
Episode: Journey from Boy to Man in Recovery ep3
Father Jamie R.
Episcopal priest, retired PhD scientist, experienced in vision quests
Religious scholar/practitioner
Episode: Journey from Boy to Man in Recovery ep3
Julie Frye
Curator discussing Henrietta Seiberling and Stan Hywet
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens (Akron, Ohio)
Episode: Henrietta Seiberling - The Woman Behind the AA Curtain
Dawn Eden Goldstein
Author of Father Ed, The Story of Bill W.'s Spiritual Sponsor
Author/Historian
Episode: Father Ed Dowling: Bill W's Spiritual Sponsor
James R. James
Fellow Episcopal priest, recovering alcoholic, spiritual seeker
Episode: Love Leads Us Home
Father James R. James
Fellow Episcopal priest and recovering alcoholic
North of Tampa, Florida (geographic reference in intro)
Episode: Let Go Absolutely - For Real???

Host

Father Bill W.
Episcopal priest; host and guiding voice with focus on 12-step spirituality, Two Way Prayer, and historical AA practice.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 393 ratings
  • Good stuff

    Greater intimacy with my Higher Power. Thanks Father Bill

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arnol Deric
    United States3 months ago
  • Life changing

    Father Bill W. Has been invaluable in my life. I had so much religious trauma, that I couldn’t open my heart. Through two years of listening to every episode I could get my hands on. He lead me to God through history and a deep dive into who God is. I’m hanging on because as of his openness to explore world religions and how they affect us all. I feel like I’m part of the worlds again🙏❤️‍🩹🙏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MitchyDow
    United States6 months ago
  • Super great podcast

    I love how Father Bill breaks down things about the 12 step program. His voice is so nice to listen to and I am learning new things after many years in recovery. Great little history lessons about the program. Also 2 way prayer does work and you can keep it simple!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ms Audrey
    United States7 months ago
  • inspirational

    Father Bill has become one of the most influential men in recovery

    He has opened doors to learning , Feeling and recovery that otherwise I would not of known existed. Father Bill speaks i suggest to listen than act!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ricky pages
    United States9 months ago
  • Heart Opening

    I so look forward to the richness of Father Bill’s podcasts each week. The books he leads us through, the wonderful guests he interviews and the rich history he shares, both his own and AA’s, are always inspiring. He always helps me, as does the practice of Two Way Prayer, go from my often misguided thoughts to listening to the Great Reality Within —to the truth within my heart. Thank you Father Bill!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alice blue sky
    United Statesa year ago

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Some feedback mentions moments when host steering or interruptions feel heavy, but overall high regard for content quality and guest expertise.
Guests are consistently knowledgeable, with many noting transformative insights from Two Way Prayer.
Listeners praise depth of recovery history and practical spiritual practice.

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Distilled Spirits: An Interview with Author Don Lattin ep1
Q: What drew you to write Distilled Spirits and connect these three figures with Bill Wilson?
Don explains that his background in reporting on spirituality and religion, plus his own recovery journey, naturally led him to explore how Wilson's experiences and the psychedelic era intersected with the founding of AA and broader spiritual quests.
Pantheism & Prayer
Q: What role do ritual and traditional religion play in this understanding of prayer?
Rituals and traditional practices anchor experiential openness, yet they should not become mere cushions; they serve as scaffolds to access a deeper, present reality and the 'depth dimension' Caputo describes.
Pantheism & Prayer
Q: How does Two Way Prayer fit into radical theology and recovery?
Two Way Prayer is about aligning with a deeper voice that isn't the ego mind; it involves surrender, openness, and staying grounded in the recognition that the divine can speak through us, not just to us.
Pantheism & Prayer
Q: Is God a person, or is God something beyond personhood?
Caputo's framework suggests God can be approached as a personal presence while also recognizing God as larger than any single person image; prayer remains a personal conversation that can use symbols without claiming final ultimate form.
Let Go of God to Find God
Q: How has your view of God evolved since entering recovery?
He describes moving from a control-oriented view to seeing God as larger than his ego, with recovery teaching him to let go and let God guide his next right action.

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A spiritually oriented, recovery-focused discussion that blends 12-step practice with Jungian psychology and historical AA context. Across episodes, conversations commonly explore Two Way Prayer, early AA history, and the integration of myth, mysticism, and daily life into recovery. Notable is the host's emphasis on practical spiritual exercises, such as morning meditation and applying ancient wisdom to modern sobriety, plus a steady lineup of scholarly guests and clergy who bring depth on theology, recovery, and literature. The format often centers on recovery stories, spiritual practices, and historical exploration, making it helpful for listeners who want both actionable steps and broader contemplative horizons in their sobriety journey.... more

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Recent guests on Father Bill W. include:

1. Matt D.
2. Don Lattin
3. Murray Stein
4. James R.
5. Father Jamie R.
6. Julie Frye
7. Dawn Eden Goldstein
8. James R. James

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