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Episode 96: Shift Happens

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast July 18, 2018 Podcast 2 2341

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Margot Genger author of Shift Happens: Breakdowns During LIfe’s Long Hauls, discusses recovery from alcoholism and mental illness while recounting her adventures as an…

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

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast July 11, 2018 New Episode, Podcast 3 2419

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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 2383

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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…

Episode 92: The God Word

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast June 06, 2018 New Episode, Podcast 5 3607

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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 88: Life-J

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast April 18, 2018 Podcast 7 3032

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life-j is a friend of both AA Beyond Belief and AA Agnostica. He has written several articles for both sites, and was also published…

Episode 87: Is God A Requirement For AA Membership

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast April 11, 2018 New Episode, Podcast 9 8574

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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 3740

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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 2242

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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 2755

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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 2605

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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 4898

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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 82: Parallel Universes

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast March 01, 2018 Podcast 4 3194

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Parallel Universes: The Story of Rebirth is a new book, a recovery memoir written by David B. Bohl. Today, AA Agnostica published a review of…

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

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast February 21, 2018 New Episode, Podcast 5 2882

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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 2914

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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 80: That’s What Friends Are For

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast February 07, 2018 Podcast 3 2854

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That’s What Friends Are For, by Kenneth Sean Campbell is a novel set in San Francisco during the AIDS crisis of the 1980’s…

Episode 79: Daily Reprieve AA for Atheists & Agnostics, by Alex M.

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast January 25, 2018 Podcast 9 4083

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In this podcast, Alex M. discusses his new book, Daily Reprieve: AA for Atheists and Agnostics, a secular daily meditations book based on quotes taken…

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

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast December 25, 2017 New Episode, Podcast 0 2759

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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 3758

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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 20690

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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 75: Addictus: A Nonbeliever’s Path to Recovery

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast November 29, 2017 Podcast 2 2990

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This podcast features an interview with Derreck Bennett, author of Addictus: A Nonbeliever’s Path to Recovery. In this newly published book, Derreck provides an…

Episode 74: Justin M. from Quad-A Canberra

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast November 22, 2017 New Episode, Podcast 8 4359

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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…

Recovery Is Possible

by Martha M. November 19, 2017 New This Week, Personal Stories 7 2117

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We had fun, we played pranks, we were young and carefree. Every once in a while, we would say, “Maybe we should take a break…

Episode 73: The Proactive Twelve Steps for Mindful Recovery

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast November 15, 2017 Podcast 10 4624

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In this episode of AA Beyond Belief the Podcast, I spoke with Serge Prengel, author of The Proactive Twelve Steps for Mindful Recovery. Serge is…

Episode 72: Dr. Nicole Labor and the Science of Addiction

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast November 08, 2017 Podcast 11 6748

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Dr. Nicole Labor practices addiction medicine at Summa Healthcare in Akron, Ohio. This is the old St. Thomas Hospital where Sister Ignatia opened the first…

Episode 71: Drunks: An American History

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast November 01, 2017 Podcast 5 4105

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This week’s podcast features an interview with Christopher M. Finan, author of Drunks: An American History. The book provides a fascinating history of alcoholism…

Episode 70: Refuge Recovery

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast October 25, 2017 New Episode, Podcast 6 4242

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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 2616

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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 2820

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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…

SHAIR 138: What Might a Higher Power Look Like for Atheists or Agnostics?

by Editor October 08, 2017 News 3 6649

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On October 3rd, the SHAIR podcast posted an episode featuring our good friend Joe C. We thought we would republish the podcast here with the…

Episode 65: Garth R. and the We Agnostics Group in South Africa

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast September 17, 2017 Podcast 5 3239

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In today’s episode of AA Beyond Belief the Podcast, we meet Garth R., a co-founder of the We Agnostics Group in Johannesburg, South…

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

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast August 20, 2017 New Episode, Podcast 28 7941

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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 3516

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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…

Episode 61: PJ and Sydney’s Brookvale Quad A Group

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast July 09, 2017 Podcast 6 3665

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PJ started drinking as a teenager in his native Ireland, and to this day, he can remember the effect of that first drink he had…

Episode 59: Thanks for Sharing

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast June 11, 2017 New Episode, Podcast 11 4432

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In this week’s podcast, Benn and I have a conversation inspired by the movie, Thanks for Sharing; a film that describes 12 Step culture…

Episode 58: The 12 Step Philosophy of Alcoholics Anonymous: An Interpretation by Steve K.

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast May 28, 2017 Podcast 11 7277

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This week’s podcast features an interview with Steve K. who discusses his book The 12 Step Philosophy of Alcoholics Anonymous: An Interpretation by Steve…

Episode 57: Alcohol Explained

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast May 03, 2017 Podcast 11 6866

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This episode of AA Beyond Belief the Podcast features an interview with William Porter, author of Alcohol Explained. William lives in London, England with his…

Episode 54: The Five Keys: 12 Step Recovery Without A God, by Archer Voxx

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast April 05, 2017 Podcast 8 6606

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Our podcast this week is an interesting interview I conducted with Archer Voxx, author of the book The Five Keys – Twelve Step Recovery Without A…

Episode 53: Secular AA

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast March 29, 2017 New Episode, Podcast 10 4559

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In this week’s episode of AA Beyond Belief the Podcast, I speak with Courtney S., the webmaster for Secular AA, a new service organization…

Episode 51: Kayleigh P. and Freethinkers of Alcoholics Anonymous Ireland

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast March 15, 2017 New Episode, Podcast 7 4533

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Kayleigh P.’s drinking crept up on her seemingly out of nowhere. It was a problem long before she knew it was a problem. This…

Episode 49: John S. from We Agnostics Kansas City

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast March 01, 2017 Podcast 12 4159

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In recording this podcast, I was interviewed by my co-host, Benn B. and thanks to his excellent interviewing skills; I shared my story in…

Episode 47: Step 12 with Benn and John

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast February 15, 2017 New Episode, Podcast 5 4228

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It’s been a while since I’ve recorded a podcast and it’s been way too long since I’ve had a chat with…

Episode 45: Step 11 with Benn and John

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast January 05, 2017 Podcast 9 4831

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Alcoholics Anonymous isn’t a program, it’s a fellowship. As stated in the AA preamble, its a “fellowship of men and women who share…

Episode 44: Love and Service

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast December 28, 2016 New Episode, Podcast 4 3837

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For the second year in a row, I had the opportunity to speak at the Paseo Group’s annual holiday Alkathon, which is a time…

Episode 43: Joe C. Talks AA Service

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast December 21, 2016 Podcast 6 3945

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This week, we speak with Joe C., author of Beyond Belief: Agnostic Musings for 12 Step Life, a co-founder of Canada’s first agnostic…

Episode 42: Willow

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast December 14, 2016 Podcast 2 4233

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Willow F. got sober just before her 16th birthday, and on December 26, 2016, she will celebrate 28 years of sobriety. Her story confirms what…

Episode 41: Bob K. on AA’s Past, Present and Future

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast December 07, 2016 New Episode, Podcast 10 5544

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When they suggested he pray, Bob K. responded, “what else you got?” He wasn’t buying the God business and he wasn’t shy about…

Episode 40: Richard H. from We Agnostics Calgary

by AA Beyond Belief Podcast November 30, 2016 New Episode, Podcast 8 4129

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This week’s podcast features Richard H. from the We Agnostics group in Calgary. By the time that Richard made it to his first AA…

Episode 39: Reflections on WAAFT IAAC

by AA Beyond Belief November 27, 2016 Podcast 3 3244

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This podcast episode was recorded shortly after returning from the We Agnostics, Atheists and Freethinkers International AA Convention that was held in Austin, Texas from…