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Father Bill W.

Father Bill W.•www.twowayprayer.org
Religion & Spirituality
Spirituality
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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Psychic Change in Recovery: Prof. William Miller - Author of Quantum Change

The professor reflects on his in-depth study of psychic change. Father Bill joins this renowned scholar in a lively discussion of spirituality and science. Miller’s book is: Quantum Change: When Epiphanies and Sudden Insights Transform Ordinary Lives. Miller's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Change-Epiphanies-Insights-Transform/dp/1572305053

Nov 02, 2020•30 min•Season 6Ep. 6

Psychic Change in Recovery: The Addict Afterwards

This episode explores the lasting effects of a spiritual experience. It builds on the work of Quantum Change author Prof. William Miller and the experiences of Bill Wilson and the first 100 in AA.

Oct 26, 2020•29 min•Season 6Ep. 5

Psychic Change in Recovery: God in the Eye of the Storm

This episode examines the qualities of a spiritual experience. Building on the works of Professor William James, Fr. Bill explores Dr. William Miller’s nine traits of a “psychic change.” It’s really more fun than it sounds!

Oct 19, 2020•30 min•Season 6Ep. 4

Psychic Change in Recovery: Follow the Right Road

In this episode Fr. Bill explores the Seven Elements of Spiritual Transformation laid out by Jungian psychologist Robert Moore. Keeping our intended destination foremost in mind helps us arrive at where we’re needing to go.

Oct 12, 2020•30 min•Season 6Ep. 3

Psychic Change in Recovery: What is it?

Psychic change is the ultimate goal of the 12-Step recovery process. In this episode Father Bill examines the nature of these spiritual transformations while the series builds on Professor William Miller’s book “Quantum Change.”

Sep 28, 2020•30 min•Season 6Ep. 1

AA’s Bill W From the Inside Out: Bill’s Life After AA

After Bill Wilson founded AA, he never stopped trying to help the alcoholics struggling with “the spiritual part” of the program. Fr. Bill traces Wilson’s later journey through some of its surprising twists and turns.

Sep 02, 2020•31 min•Season 5Ep. 7

AA’s Bill W From the Inside Out: Bill Joins the Group

Both AA Co-founders were members of the Oxford Group before they ever met, but neither was experiencing much “success.” Fr. Bill explores Wilson’s first six months in recovery and traces the providential events that led to his meeting with Dr. Bob in Akron, Ohio.

Aug 24, 2020•34 min•Season 5Ep. 6

AA’s Bill W From the Inside Out: Bill’s Led Out from His Cave

After Wilson came down from his mountaintop experience, he set out to unlock the mystery of why "it" had worked for him and how "it" might work for others. Fr. Bill explores Wilson's being led out from his cave and being charged with bringing "hope to the hopeless."

Aug 17, 2020•29 min•Season 5Ep. 5

AA’s Bill W From the Inside Out: Bill’s Mountaintop Experience

Wilson finally cries out for help to a God he isn’t sure is there. Then, like his grandfather, he undergoes his famous “white light,” mountaintop experience. Fr. Bill examines Wilson’s “psychic change” in light of William James’ classic description of a “conversion experience.”

Aug 10, 2020•29 min•Season 5Ep. 4

AA’s Bill W From the Inside Out: Before the Big Bang

Several “mini-white light” experiences preceded Wilson’s famous “hot-flash” in Towns Hospital. Largely unknown to most in recovery, Fr. Bill shares Wilson’s spiritual encounters within the broader context of Bill’s spiritual journey.

Aug 03, 2020•30 min•Season 5Ep. 3

AA’s Bill W From the Inside Out: Wilson Flies High Before the Crash

Fr. Bill explores the effects of Bill Wilson’s childhood traumas on his early life. Wilson’s autobiography provides insights into his developing alcoholism. The myth of Icarus serves as a psychological model. Links for this episode: Father Bill W.'s Autobiography: https://www.amazon.com/Bill-First-Years-Autobiography-Co-founder/dp/1592853641 Ego and Archetype: https://www.academia.edu/8148769/Ego_and_Archetype_-_Edward_Edinger...

Jul 27, 2020•27 min•Season 5Ep. 2

AA’s Bill W.: From the Inside Out: A Wounded Child

Bill Wilson grew up in a dysfunctional family. His childhood traumas compounded his depressions and contributed to his alcoholism. Fr. Bill explores Wilson’s early years sharing stories from Wilson’s little known autobiography. Find the book here .

Jul 20, 2020•31 min•Season 5Ep. 1

AA & Carl Jung: Shadow Work

Father Bill accesses the shadow side of consciousness. Inventory marks only the beginning and not the end of our inner journey.

Jun 02, 2020•30 min•Season 4Ep. 6

AA & Carl Jung: Dreams in Recovery

Fr. Bill explores the world of dreams. Dreams bring needed information and insight from our unconscious mind and have an important place in Two Way Prayer.

May 25, 2020•36 min•Season 4Ep. 5
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