This series focuses on Harold Begbie’s book Life Changers. Published in 1922 it describes key elements in Frank Buchman’s program of radical change from which AA drew so many of its principles and practices. Studying the source material for the 12-Steps can give us insights into the transformational process the Group was trying to achieve both in individuals and in nations. They can prove invaluable to anyone whose recovery has lost its “zing” or to individuals unable to recover because of a “watered down” recovery approach. Fr. Bill focuses on chapters 3 through 9 of Life Changers drawing broadly from the stories of some who attended the 1922 house party and the elements that helped bring about their change. 

Show notes: 

• Life Changers:

https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changers-13th-Harold-Begbie/dp/1439232067

• War of the Gods in Addiction by David Schoen:

https://www.amazon.com/War-Gods-Addiction-David-Schoen/dp/1882670574

• Varieties of Religious Experience by William James (free / pdf version)

https://csrs.nd.edu/assets/59930/williams_1902.pdf