My Story Retold for the 32nd Time
It was 1981, and I was nineteen years old and in my sophomore year at the University of Kansas, where I was living in a fraternity house. I was responsible for stocking the fraternity’s beer machine, actually an old soda machine that I would load with bottles of Coors and Budweiser. It was fortunate for me, but not so…
New Website for Secular AA | ICSAA
On July 12, 2020, the Board of Directors for Secular AA | ICSAA announced a new website for the nonprofit organization that has been responsible for planning and hosting the biennial International Conference of Secular AA since its founding by three California AA members in 2014, and originally known as the We Agnostics and Freethinkers International AA Convention…
The 12 Step Philosophy of Alcoholics Anonymous: An Interpretation by Steve K.
The 12 Step Philosophy of Alcoholics Anonymous: An Interpretation By Steve K, is more than just another secular interpretation of the Twelve Steps. In this work, Steve offers an intelligent discussion of the underlying philosophy behind the Twelve Steps. He brings his love for history, science, and classical thought to the recovery process, and communicates it all in a smart…
A Review of “Staying Sober Without God”
“Staying Sober Without God: The Practical 12 Steps to Long-Term Recovery from Alcoholism & Addictions” provides a practical approach to recovery that stresses not just the 12 steps, but also the importance of self-care, seeking help from mental health professionals, and finding a recovery community for support…
The Unexpected Joy Of Being Sober
Whether you are sober curious, newly sober, or in long-term recovery, Catherine Gray’s 2017 book, The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober is a great resource. Catherine understands alcohol addiction from personal experience, and quickly earns your trust through an honest account of her journey to sobriety…
SOAAR 2019 Was Enormously Successful
The second biennial Secular Ontario AA Roundup was held at the First Unitarian Church in Hamilton, Ontario on September 7, 2019. The committee who put the conference together did an amazing job, and everything went smoothly. All of the panels were interesting and well-presented…
My Old Big Book
It’s the day after my 31st sobriety anniversary, and feeling somewhat sentimental, I pull my old Big Book down from the shelf where it’s remained unread for years. It’s a third edition, paperback, dark blue with the words “Alcoholics Anonymous” discretely embedded in the cover…
About Sponsorship in AA
As a newcomer, I felt as if I was under constant pressure to get a sponsor. During meetings people often shared tidbits of wisdom bestowed upon them from their sponsors. Some claimed you couldn’t work the program without one, while others described drill sergeant sponsors who straightened them out about one thing or another. Listening to this, I would…
WACYPAA XXII Secular AA Members Panel
This is a recording of a panel discussion conducted at the Western Area Conference of Young People in AA held from January 3-6, 2019. The recording was provided courtesy of Angela B. from the Atheists, Agnostics, and All Others group in Boise, Idaho…
John S. On The Sober Speak Podcast: AA Beyond Belief Atheism in Alcoholics Anonymous
It was a privilege and honor to appear on John M.’s wonderful podcast, Sober Speak. John is from the Dallas, Texas area and started his podcast out of a love for the stories he hears in AA. The format of his episodes are similar to what we do at AA Beyond Belief. His guest will share their recovery story…