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 meditation." My mission now is helping people in 12-Step Fellowships explore a deeper understanding of spiritual practice and how it connects us to the "Great Reality" within. -Fr. Bill W.
Father Bill W.
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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 meditation." My mission now is helping people in 12-Step Fellowships explore a deeper understanding of spiritual practice and how it connects us to the "Great Reality" within. -Fr. Bill W.
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March 18, 2026
God As We Don't Understand God
<p>This series address what some of us in recovery refer to as “the God problem.” In episode 1 "Bill Wilson's Spiritual Experiences" we explore: Does God exist? Does God really care about us – and maybe more honestly and specifically, does God care about me and mine?</p><p>People have been asking these questions for as long as human beings have been on this earth but for us “real” alcoholics and addicts whose lives depend on finding a spiritual solution to our addiction death sentence, it’s more than a matter of speculation.</p><p>Bill Wilson was one of those men in such desperate need. In this episode Fr. Bill traces some of the lesser-known events that preceded Bill Wilson’s famous “White Light” experience in detox. Through these encounters the door of Bill’s mind and heart can be seen opening to a divine, healing Presence that would soon bring about his release from addiction. Future episodes will attempt to open inner doors for addicts and alcoholics struggling with the spiritual approach used in 12-Step recovery.</p><p><strong>Show notes:</strong></p><p>Bill W. My First 40 Years</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1568383738/ref=sr_aod_dp_img" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>https://www.amazon.com/dp/1568383738/ref=sr_aod_dp_img</strong></a></p><p><br></p>
March 7, 2026
Quiet Time & Two Way Prayer
Father Bill W. guides listeners through a morning prayer practice, explaining the role of Two Way Prayer within it.
February 17, 2026
Twelve Step in Three Words
<p>Dr. Bob begged Bill Wilson to “keep it simple.” In that same spirit, the Oxford Group often compacted their program of change down to three short words: <strong>CONNECTION –</strong> <strong>CORRECTION – DIRECTION</strong>. In this bonus episode Fr. Bill reviews the 12-Steps in light of these, giving listeners a simpler understanding of the “change” we need to undergo for recovery. </p><p><strong>Show notes: </strong></p><p><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_Fo-SKWvNI7SJpLGJa4G_9RJ6fMkq2no/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Jean Brown pamphlet</a></p><p><br></p>
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