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Episode 122: Step Two

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast September 15, 2019 New Episode 2 320

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Angela and John respond to listener email and then have a conversation about Step Two. In its original form, Step Two reads, “came to believe…

Episode 121: SOAAR 2019 Panel “The Practical 12 Steps”

by John S September 08, 2019 New Episode, Podcast 0 401

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This episode features a panel discussion about the twelve steps that was conducted by Jeffrey Munn, author of Staying Sober Without God, and myself. It…

Episode 120: When a Man Loves a Woman

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast September 01, 2019 New Episode, Podcast 4 421

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This episode features a discussion of the 1994 film, When a Man Loves a Woman. The film starring Meg Ryan and Andy Garcia does an…

Episode 119: The First Step

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast August 25, 2019 New Episode, Podcast 1 551

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In this episode, Angela B. and John S. discuss the first step in the recovery process, which for many of us is whatever happened that…

Episode 118: Wally K.

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast August 18, 2019 New Episode, Podcast 0 480

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This episode features Wally K from the Atheists, Agnostics, and All Others group in Boise, Idaho. Wally has been sober for 47 years, and he…

Bonus Episode: Secular Ontario AA Roundup

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast August 14, 2019 New Episode, Podcast 0 460

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On September 7, 2019, the Secular Ontario AA Roundup will be held at the First Unitarian Church at 170 Dundurn Street South, Hamilton, Ontario. Registration…

Episode 117: Taking Steps

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast August 11, 2019 New Episode, Podcast 0 918

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This is the first in a series of episodes dedicated to understanding and working the Twelve Steps as an atheist, agnostic, freethinker, or anyone interested…

Episode 116: The Sober She Devils

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast August 04, 2019 New Episode, Podcast 0 764

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If you would like to attend a secular AA meeting, but don’t have one in your community, there are now several online meetings listed…

Episode 115: Sugar Addiction

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast July 28, 2019 New Episode, Podcast 6 753

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Today’s episode features a conversation with Mike Collins, founder of sugaraddiction.com and Chair of the Food Addiction Institute, an organization that is making…

Episode 113: An AA Beyond Belief Update

by John S July 14, 2019 New Episode, Podcast 0 725

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In this episode, I talk about my experience at AA Beyond Belief, both the podcast and website. I discuss the challenges and rewards that come…

Episode 111: We Agnostics North Bay

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast April 14, 2019 New Episode, Podcast 6 1495

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This episode features a conversation with Lena R. from the We Agnostics Group in North Bay, Ontario. Lena discusses her experience of working with her…

Episode 110: Safe Injection Comedy Fundraiser Toronto Edition

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast March 15, 2019 New Episode, Podcast 2 1364

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The opioid epidemic is a crisis, it’s an emergency, and thousands of people are dying. In fact, more people have died from the opioid…

Episode 109: Simon P.

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast March 13, 2019 New Episode, Podcast 2 1307

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For this episode, I spoke with my friend Simon P., who I met a few years ago at the We Agnostics group in Kansas City…

Episode 107: Esprit Ouvert

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast January 30, 2019 New Episode, Podcast 1 1592

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“Esprit Ouvert” translates from French to English as “Open-mindedness”, and it’s the name of a new secular AA group that meets in Saint…

Episode 106: John S. at the Paseo Group’s Alkathon

by AA Beyond Belief December 25, 2018 New Episode, Podcast 6 1603

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In this episode, I share my experience, strength, and hope at an Alkathon hosted by the Paseo AA Group in Kansas City, Missouri. I talk…

Episode 104: Sober Speak with John M.

by AA Beyond Belief December 12, 2018 New Episode, Podcast 0 1504

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Today’s episode features a conversation with John M. from the Sober Speak podcast. John is coming up on 30 years of sobriety this year…

Episode 103: Voices in Recovery

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast December 05, 2018 New Episode, Podcast 1 1462

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Voices in Recovery is a new website created by Cindy from the Agnostics and Others group in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Cindy’s idea is to…

Episode 102: Freethinkers in AA Denver

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast November 28, 2018 New Episode, Podcast 8 1687

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In this episode, I will be speaking with Jeb B from the Freethinkers group in Denver, Colorado. Jeb was a guest on our podcast about…

Episode 100: Max Brockmann

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast November 21, 2018 New Episode, Podcast 1 1602

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Today I’ll be speaking with comedian Max Brockmann based out of Eugene, Oregon. Max is a person in recovery, an atheist, and I think…

Episode 98: Creativity in Recovery

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast August 01, 2018 New Episode, Podcast 4 2404

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A few months ago, I read a poem that was posted on our Facebook group, written by Robert B from Madison, Wisconsin. In his post…

Episode 97: Many Paths Secular AA Group In Urbana IL

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast July 25, 2018 New Episode, Podcast 3 2402

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Can the 12 traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous be enforced? Can AA groups or AA members be punished for not conforming? Can special-purpose groups within…

Episode 95: Bruce H. from Seattle’s Many Paths Group

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast July 11, 2018 New Episode, Podcast 3 2337

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In today’s episode, I’ll be speaking with Bruce H from the Many Paths group in Seattle, Washington. Bruce has been sober for over…

Episode 94: Tomas L.

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast July 04, 2018 New Episode, Podcast 6 2314

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Today, I’ll be speaking with Tomas L., from Gothenburg, Sweden. I met Tomas in the secret Facebook group for AA Beyond Belief. One day…

International Conference of Secular AA: An Update from Carol M.

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast June 10, 2018 New Episode, News, Podcast 1 2476

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In today’s episode, I’ll be speaking with Carol M., the Host City Chair for the International Conference of Secular AA. Carol will update…

Episode 92: The God Word

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast June 06, 2018 New Episode, Podcast 5 3523

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Today’s episode features a conversation with our friend, Joe C. from Rebellion Dogs Radio, and author of Beyond Belief: Agnostic Musings for 12 Step…

Episode 90: Core of Recovery

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast May 23, 2018 New Episode, Podcast 9 2649

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Today’s podcast features a recording of a panel discussion at the Widening the Gateway Secular AA Conference held at Tacoma, Washington on March 31…

Episode 89: The Sinclair Method

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast April 25, 2018 New Episode, Podcast 12 5393

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In today’s episode, I will be speaking with Gary Bell from Hartlepool, England. Gary and I will be discussing a promising treatment for alcohol…

Episode 87: Is God A Requirement For AA Membership

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast April 11, 2018 New Episode, Podcast 9 8228

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This podcast features a conversation with Ernie P, who spoke at the 2018 Northeast Regional AA Service Assembly on the topic “Is God a Requirement…

Episode 86: Godless Recovery in Overeaters Anonymous

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast April 05, 2018 New Episode, Podcast 2 3587

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In this episode, I’ll be speaking with Lee from London, England, a member of Overeaters Anonymous. We’ll talk about her experience with binge…

We Agnostics KC Sobriety Anniversary: Marty K. and Julie K.

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast March 25, 2018 New Episode, Podcast 0 2169

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This podcast is a recording of the monthly anniversary meeting at We Agnostics Kansas City. Marty K. celebrated three years of sobriety and Julie K…

Episode 85: An Atheist AA in London

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast March 21, 2018 New Episode, Podcast 5 2692

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In today’s episode, we’ll meet Dan from London, England. Dan helped found the first agnostic AA meeting in London. He’ll share his…

Episode 84: Safety in AA

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast March 14, 2018 New Episode, Podcast 2 2540

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Three women share their stories on the topic of safety in AA. Sarah J. from Johannesburg, South Africa talks about her experience with emotional exploitation…

Episode 83: Sexual Harassment and Predation in AA

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast March 07, 2018 New Episode, Podcast 9 4788

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Today’s episode is the first of two episodes addressing the topic of sexual predation and harassment in Alcoholics Anonymous and features a conversation with…

Episode 81: Secular AA in the Buckle of the Bible Belt

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast February 21, 2018 New Episode, Podcast 5 2830

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In today’s podcast, we meet Andrew A. from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma who discusses his experience with starting a secular AA meeting in the very…

Widening The Gateway Secular AA Conference

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast February 19, 2018 New Episode, News, Podcast 2 2857

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This is a special edition podcast about the Widening the Gateway Conference. A conference of secular AA members from the Pacific Northwest and Beyond…

Episode 78: We Agnostics Kansas City at the Paseo Group’s Alcathon

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast December 25, 2017 New Episode, Podcast 0 2693

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For the past 37 years, Kansas City’s Paseo group hosts an alcathon during the Christmas Holiday. Groups from around the city fill one-hour…

Episode 77: International Conference of Secular AA

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast December 13, 2017 New Episode, Podcast 0 3703

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Carol M., the Host Chair for the International Conference of Secular AA is my guest for this week’s podcast. Our conversation included such topics…

Episode 76: AA Ends Lawsuit Over Big Book Manuscript

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast December 06, 2017 New Episode, Podcast 7 20446

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This podcast was recorded before AA World Services dropped its lawsuit to gain possession of the original 1939 working draft manuscript” of the Big Book…

Episode 74: Justin M. from Quad-A Canberra

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast November 22, 2017 New Episode, Podcast 8 4064

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In this episode, we meet Justin M. from Canberra, Australia. Justin helped start Quad-A Canberra, a secular meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous. Justin went to…

Episode 70: Refuge Recovery

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast October 25, 2017 New Episode, Podcast 6 4134

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In this week’s episode, I speak with Dave Owens from Refuge Recovery in Kansas City, Missouri. Dave is an atheist who wasn’t comfortable…

Episode 69: Petrina S.

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast October 18, 2017 New Episode, Podcast 5 2557

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In today’s episode, we meet Petrina S., who helped found the Curl Curl Secular ID meeting located about 18 kilometers from the central business…

Episode 68: Jennifer C.

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast October 11, 2017 New Episode, Podcast 7 2775

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Jennifer grew up in an alcoholic home and had all the characteristics of an alcoholic before she even had her first drink. An Alateen at…

Episode 67: Smashed

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast October 04, 2017 New Episode, Podcast 2 2792

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In this episode, Benn and I discuss the 2012 film Smashed, starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Kate, a young woman coming to terms with her…

Episode 64: We Agnostics and Freethinkers at the 2017 Florida State AA Convention

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast September 03, 2017 New Episode, Podcast 5 4098

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Glenn G. a co-founder of the Beaches Agnostics AA group in Jacksonville, Florida hosted a workshop at the Florida State AA convention held in…

Episode 63: Don M. Seeking (the definition of) Spirituality

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast August 20, 2017 New Episode, Podcast 28 7741

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In this episode of AA Beyond Belief The Podcast, we speak with Don M. from The Broader Path Group in Odessa, Ontario. Don shares a…

Episode 62: Carmen X.

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast July 23, 2017 New Episode, Podcast 8 3456

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I met Carmen at my home group, and have always enjoyed her thoughtful comments, intelligence, and her honest, open, and warm personality. This podcast features…