Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this session on Steps 8 & 9, Joe reflects on the transformative power of faith and spiritual growth. AA teaches that spiritual transformation begins when we let go of our past self and announce our faith in a Higher Power, especially when it comes to making amends and healing relationships.

Joe highlights how, when we take on the Steps with sincerity, we may encounter those who are skeptical or have had negative experiences. Yet, through our own transformation and alignment with a Higher Power, we can show others that profound change is possible. It’s not always easy to explain exactly what happened, but as Joe puts it, “I had an encounter with power.” This encounter brings clarity, purpose, and the courage to make things right with others, especially through the actions of Steps 8 & 9.

In AA, faith is not just announced—it’s demonstrated through action. By living out these principles, we not only grow spiritually but also inspire those around us, showing them what is possible when we surrender to a Higher Power.

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Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this session on Steps 8 & 9, Joe emphasizes the importance of going beyond a simple apology to the family. The spiritual process of cleaning house requires more than remorse—it requires action, daily meditation, and the power of prayer to transform how we see the world.

Joe explains how asking our Creator for patience, tolerance, kindness, and love is the key to personal freedom. By walking the path shown to us, we become distributors of those very qualities to others, empowering not just ourselves but everyone around us. The spiritual life is not just a theory—it’s a practical way to live in recovery and transform our relationships.

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Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this session on Steps 8 & 9, Joe delves into the importance of cleaning house with the family. After doing an inventory and sharing your story, it’s time to approach the family with honesty, understanding, and humility. Joe emphasizes the need to avoid criticism, even when their defects are glaring, and to focus on how your own actions may have contributed to the family dynamic.

By approaching this process with patience, tolerance, kindness, and love, guided by daily prayer and meditation, you can begin to heal fractured relationships. The power of asking your Creator for guidance in seeing the world differently can transform the way you interact with your loved ones, providing freedom from old resentments and anger.

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Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this session on Steps 8 & 9, Joe discusses the fear of returning to recovery after falling off the rails. He shares a story of someone who, despite being overwhelmed with fear about how others would perceive them, found the courage to stand up, make amends, and regain the trust of his community.

The story emphasizes how important it is to take action, even when fear feels paralyzing. By stepping into vulnerability and making amends, we find acceptance and healing. The Big Book teaches us that honesty and humility can lead to widespread approval and even transformation into a trusted member of society. Joe’s reflection on this process offers hope to those struggling with their own fears in recovery.

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Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this session on Steps 8 & 9, Joe focuses on the emotional damage caused by the alcoholic and the importance of rebuilding relationships. He emphasizes that recovery requires more than just remorse; it involves taking the lead in repairing the damage and offering sincere apologies.

The Big Book illustrates how the alcoholic’s actions have torn through the lives of others like a tornado, leaving broken hearts and turmoil in their wake. In recovery, we begin the reconstruction process by analyzing the past honestly with our loved ones and taking responsibility for the harm we’ve caused. Joe explains how this foundational work in Steps 8 & 9 helps us build a life rooted in power and purpose.

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Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this session on Steps 8 & 9, Joe discusses the experience of approaching others to make amends, even when the outcomes may not be what we hope for. He highlights how using personal pain to lift others can provide a sense of purpose and power.

The Big Book teaches us that, although making amends can sometimes be challenging or painful, the experience often leads to unexpected rewards, such as healing relationships or discovering inner strength. Joe explains how this process of making amends transforms lives and gives people in recovery the power to help others who are going through similar experiences.

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Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this session on Steps 5, 6, & 7, Joe delves into the concept of “pocketing pride” and how this metaphor guides us through overcoming the fear of judgment in our recovery process. The authors of the Big Book use this powerful image to remind us that often, our pride keeps us trapped in fear, preventing us from moving forward.

As we continue in our recovery, the act of setting aside our pride allows us to ask for help and, in turn, experience the fulfillment of helping others. These steps teach us that it’s not just about admitting our defects, but also allowing others to aid us in our journey, offering them the chance to feel purposeful and valued. By pocketing our pride, we take action toward freedom from fear and embark on the path of spiritual growth.

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Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this session on Steps 5, 6, & 7, Joe emphasizes the importance of having guidance through the process of making and reviewing a personal inventory. As we navigate the steps, many of us require help to interpret and address our personal inventory, allowing us to move forward in our recovery.

The Big Book teaches us that inventorying our lives is a key aspect of the recovery process. In Steps 5, 6, and 7, we confront our defects, seek to remove them, and learn how to take the necessary actions for spiritual growth. It’s through guidance, support, and the wisdom of those who have walked this path before us that we find the strength to admit our shortcomings and begin the process of healing.

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Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this session on Steps 5, 6, & 7, Joe discusses the importance of finding peace within ourselves and how the journey of recovery helps us regain the ability to look the world in the eye, free of burden.

In Alcoholics Anonymous, we are taught that through the process of spiritual growth, we can let go of shame, guilt, and the burdens of our past actions. This transformation allows us to be at peace with ourselves and others, as we are no longer fighting anything or anyone. Steps 5, 6, and 7 guide us to be accountable for our actions, seek forgiveness, and ultimately, find serenity. The Big Book shows us that this process is essential for not just recovery but true personal freedom.

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Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this session, Joe discusses the battle between ego and spiritual experience in Steps 5, 6, & 7. The journey of recovery often involves a war between the lies we tell ourselves and the truth we discover through the AA process. By subordinating our ego and embracing discipline, we begin to experience real spiritual transformation.

In Alcoholics Anonymous, we learn that recovery is not just about abstaining from substances but about transforming the way we live. The Big Book teaches us that the spiritual experience we gain through the steps helps us reconcile the internal conflict that previously kept us trapped. This transformation is where we move from self-deception to living in the truth, guided by the power we find in the process.

As Joe McDonald explains, this shift is essential in truly letting go of the old self and embracing the humility and strength required for change. By engaging fully with Steps 5, 6, & 7, we allow this process to guide us toward lasting recovery and freedom.

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