In today's Afro-Euro Meeting of Reco12. which was recorded on Friday, December 20th, 2024, Ollie D from the UK speaks with us on the line from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, "We had to quit playing God, it didn't work."

Here is a little about Ollie D - I’ve been through the 12 steps, I sponsor, I have a sponsor, I have a homegroup which I’m of service to, 10 months 21 days clean.

Reco12 Afro-Euro Timezone is a Reco12 Resource in and for the Afro-Euro time zone hosted by Karen A.  We hope that you will join us and draw strength and hope from these podcasts that we will host about every Friday at 10:00 am Israel time and 8:00 am GMT.

Reco12 appreciates your help in keeping us working our 12th Step with these great resources and services for the addict and loved ones.  We gratefully accept contributions to help cover the costs of the Zoom platform, podcast platform, web hosting, and administrative costs.  To become a Reco12 Spearhead you can quickly and easily become a monthly donor here: https://www.reco12.com/support  or you can do one-time donations through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/reco12)  or Venmo:  @Reco-Twelve .  Thanks for your support!

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Monty Meyer (aka, the Monty'man) is Founder and Executive Producer of KHLT Recovery Broadcasting and the Take 12 Recovery Radio Shows. With over 20 years in broadcasting and 30 years’ experience working on the Pastoral Staff of local congregations and drug & alcohol services, Monty's work is primarily with those who have a desire to become whole through the process of Twelve Step recovery.
Reco12 is all about exploring the common threads of addiction and sharing tools and hope from those on a similar path. Our speakers are members of various fellowships, addictions, and afflictions, thus showing the common threads of recovery, no matter our addiction or affliction.  Today he speaks to us on the topic of Anonymity Doesn't Mean Secrecy.

Reco12 values your support in carrying out our 12th Step mission, providing essential resources for addicts and their loved ones. We welcome contributions to cover our costs. Become a Reco12 Spearhead by becoming a monthly donor at https://www.reco12.com/support. For one-time donations, you can use PayPal at https://www.paypal.me/reco12 or Venmo at @Reco-Twelve or with Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Reco12Spearheads  Your support makes a meaningful impact – thank you!

Resources from this episode:
TakeTwelveRadio.com
Big Book
Dr. Bob and the Good Oldtimers
Anonymous People Video

Outro music is "Truth and Reconciliation" written and performed by James Carrington and used with full permission of James Carrington.  To learn more about this music and performer, please visit https://www.jamescarrington.net/ and https://m.facebook.com/jamescarringtonmusic 

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Debi's 1st meeting was in 1981. Her 1st sober date was in 1987. Her current and permanent sober date is 1/31/94. After a long history of trouble at home, school, and the law, from a very young age, including rehab, detox, jail, DUI, psych ward, diagnoses, medication, etc. Debi finally surrendered. She was dry 3.5 years for the 2nd time and ready to suicide. She reached out for help with more humility and desperation than she'd ever before been able to muster and allowed a recovered member to take her through the Big Book & the Steps. Debi finally had the vital spiritual experience the book talks about, did all of her 9th step amends in a meaningful way and now lives in Steps 10-12.  Today, Debi S speaks to us on 10th Step Evolution.

Reco12 is all about exploring the common threads of addiction and sharing tools and hope from those on a similar path. Our speakers are members of various fellowships, addictions, and afflictions, thus showing the common threads of recovery, no matter our addiction or affliction.

Reco12 values your support in carrying out our 12th Step mission, providing essential resources for addicts and their loved ones. We welcome contributions to cover our costs. Become a Reco12 Spearhead by becoming a monthly donor at https://www.reco12.com/support. For one-time donations, you can use PayPal at https://www.paypal.me/reco12 or Venmo at @Reco-Twelve or with Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Reco12Spearheads  Your support makes a meaningful impact – thank you!

Resources from this episode:
AA
Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous

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This week, Reco12 continues with the "Ask-it Basket" project we started in July.  In this conversation, Justin B and Robert Pardon, discuss several more questions that were submitted from various addicts from various backgrounds and locations.  We dive deep into questions that generally come from Robert and Michelle's work in treatment facilities.  Our primary purpose is fitting ourselves to be of maximum service to God and our fellows.

If you would like to connect with Robert, or Justin, or if you would like to submit any questions for a future Ask-it Basket episode, please send an email to [email protected].

To hear more of Robert's stuff you can listen to his podcast called The Recovery Guy Podcast here or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

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In today's Afro-Euro Meeting of Reco12, Cristina M from Romania speaks with us on the importance of God's Will in Step 3.

Cristina alcoholic from Romania.
Prior to AA, I tried therapy, self-help books and any methods I could find but nothing worked to stop drinking.
I first came to Alcoholics Anonymous in 2020. After 2 and half years I started drinking again because I was not willing to do the necessary work of the 12 steps.
Finally, on January 2024 I surrendered and begged God to remove my obsession to drink. Asked a recovered member to guide me through the 12 steps.
I am very grateful for my sobriety and I'd love to give back what was given freely to me.

Reco12 Afro-Euro Timezone is a Reco12 Resource in and for the Afro-Euro time zone hosted by Karen A.  We hope that you will join us and draw strength and hope from these podcasts that we will host every other Wednesday at 9AM GMT / 11AM Israel time.

Reco12 appreciates your help in keeping us working our 12th Step with these great resources and services for the addict and loved ones.  We gratefully accept contributions to help cover the costs of the Zoom platform, podcast platform, web hosting, and administrative costs.  To become a Reco12 Spearhead you can quickly and easily become a monthly donor here: https://www.reco12.com/support  or you can do one-time donations through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/reco12)  or Venmo:  @Reco-Twelve .  Thanks for your support!

If you would like to get in contact with either Karen A or Cristina M, please send an email to [email protected] and we will get you connected with them.

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David G from Oklahoma is Sober member of AA since 08-08-1994 having had a life changing spiritual experience in 1995 as a result of the 12 steps as outlined in our Big Book he soon learned he had no idea how grow & develop with it. He found that yesterday’s miracle wasn’t sufficient for today! Other things began to compete for that experience & they eventually won out.  In  2019 he reached an emotional bottom in sobriety. He suffered from a spiritual illness brought by a human condition - self. He was freed in 2019 & has continued to grow and walk emotionally free ever since! David is also a co-host on the Reco12 Big Book Roundtable that releases every Thursday morning on your favorite podcast platform.  Today David speaks on the power of revealing self.

Reco12 is all about exploring the common threads of addiction and sharing tools and hope from those on a similar path. Our speakers are members of various fellowships, addictions, and afflictions, thus showing the common threads of recovery, no matter our addiction or affliction.

Reco12 values your support in carrying out our 12th Step mission, providing essential resources for addicts and their loved ones. We welcome contributions to cover our costs. Become a Reco12 Spearhead by becoming a monthly donor at https://www.reco12.com/support. For one-time donations, you can use PayPal at https://www.paypal.me/reco12 or Venmo at @Reco-Twelve or with Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Reco12Spearheads  Your support makes a meaningful impact – thank you!

Resources from this episode:
AA
SA
Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous
Holy Bible
Eternal Bondage
The Good Book and the Big Book by Dick B
The Oxford Group
The 4 Absolutes (Honesty, Purity, Unselfishness, Love)
Two Way Prayer
[email protected] to contact David.

Outro music is "Just Can’t Do this On My Own" written by James Carrington, Thomas Barkmeijer and Paul Freeman and performed by James Carrington and used with full permission of James Carrington.  To learn more about this music and performer, please visit https://www.jamescarrington.net/ and https://m.facebook.com/jamescarringtonmusic 

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In today's meeting, Liza L and Nikki M fill in for Justin B as he spends Thanksgiving with his family.  They explore the indispensible things in recovery. 

Reco12 is all about exploring the common threads of addiction and sharing tools and hope from those on a similar path. We gather from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and places to learn and support one another. Our speakers are members of various fellowships, addictions, and afflictions, thus showing the common threads of recovery, no matter our addiction or affliction.

Reco12 values your support in carrying out our 12th Step mission, providing essential resources for addicts and their loved ones. We welcome contributions to cover Zoom, podcast, web hosting, and administrative costs. Become a Reco12 Spearhead by becoming a monthly donor at https://www.reco12.com/support. For one-time donations, you can use PayPal at https://www.paypal.me/reco12 or Venmo at @Reco-Twelve or with Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Reco12Spearheads  Your support makes a meaningful impact – thank you!

Outro music is "Truth and Reconciliation" written and performed by James Carrington and used with full permission of James Carrington.  To learn more about this music and performer, please visit https://www.jamescarrington.net/ and https://m.facebook.com/jamescarringtonmusic 

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In today's Afro-Euro Reco12 pop-up meeting, Andrew E speaks to us.  His talk is entitled "The Gaunt Prospector".

Here is a little about  Andrew E:

I came into recovery 8 months ago in a 12 step treatment centre after more than 40 years of active addiction, primarily to alcohol, heroin and crack. In that treatment centre I found what I always thought would be unattainable  - the solution. I have a sponsor, I've been through the steps a second time, I go to meetings every day, I do lots of service, I sponsor other guys and I have a life led by God. A God who has given me a life of freedom, meaning, purpose and usefulness.

Reco12 Afro-Euro Timezone is a Reco12 Resource in and for the Afro-Euro time zone hosted by Karen A.  We hope that you will join us and draw strength and hope from these podcasts that we will host every other Wednesday at 9AM GMT / 11AM Israel time.

Reco12 appreciates your help in keeping us working our 12th Step with these great resources and services for the addict and loved ones.  We gratefully accept contributions to help cover the costs of the Zoom platform, podcast platform, web hosting, and administrative costs.  To become a Reco12 Spearhead you can quickly and easily become a monthly donor here: https://www.reco12.com/support  or you can do one-time donations through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/reco12)  or Venmo:  @Reco-Twelve .  Thanks for your support!

If you would like to get in contact with either Karen A or Andrew E, please send an email to [email protected] and we will get you connected with them.

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Jay Westbrook has been clean & sober in Alcoholics Anonymous since December 2nd, 1988.  He is a hospice nurse, Grief & Loss counselor, national speaker, and best-selling author.  Both his first book, Compassionate Journeys: Lessons From My Work With the Dying by G. Jay Westbrook and his recent release, Relationship Resilience: Applying the 12 Traditions to Relationships by Jay W. are available on Amazon.

Reco12 is all about exploring the common threads of addiction and sharing tools and hope from those on a similar path. We gather from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and places to learn and support one another. Our speakers are members of various fellowships, addictions, and afflictions, thus showing the common threads of recovery, no matter our addiction or affliction.

Reco12 values your support in carrying out our 12th Step mission, providing essential resources for addicts and their loved ones. We welcome contributions to cover Zoom, podcast, web hosting, and administrative costs. Become a Reco12 Spearhead by becoming a monthly donor at https://www.reco12.com/support. For one-time donations, you can use PayPal at https://www.paypal.me/reco12 or Venmo at @Reco-Twelve or with Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Reco12Spearheads  Your support makes a meaningful impact – thank you!

Resources from this Meeting:
Relationship Resilience: Applying the 12 Traditions fo Relationships
Compassionate Journeys: Lessons from My Work with the Dying
Esteemable Acts by Francine Ward
Pema Chodron - Tonglen

Outro music is "Just Can’t Do this On My Own" written by James Carrington, Thomas Barkmeijer and Paul Freeman and performed by James Carrington and used with full permission of James Carrington.  To learn more about this music and performer, please visit https://www.jamescarrington.net/ and https://m.facebook.com/jamescarringtonmusic 

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In today's Afro-Euro Reco12, Liza L speaks on the "What If".

Here is a little about  Liza L.:

Active member of Cocaine Anonymous in Fort Wayne, Indiana and the Tristate Area, as well as the Big Book Sponsorship fellowship, Nikki's Noodle, Spiritual Cartel, and Spiritual Gangsters Families and their various online chats, service meetings, and groups. Freed, even more than promised or expected, from all manner of physically addictive substance and behavior, in addition to continuing ongoing emotional sobriety. Alive and thriving through the profound gift of an ongoing intimate relationship with her own Higher Power - relying on and living through that Power, following the simple instructions and recommendations in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. Witness to that profound Power as it continues integrating these things as an entire way of Life, exceeding all expectations and hopes.

Reco12 Afro-Euro Timezone is a Reco12 Resource in and for the Afro-Euro time zone hosted by Karen A.  We hope that you will join us and draw strength and hope from these podcasts that we will host every other Wednesday at 9AM GMT / 11AM Israel time.

Reco12 appreciates your help in keeping us working our 12th Step with these great resources and services for the addict and loved ones.  We gratefully accept contributions to help cover the costs of the Zoom platform, podcast platform, web hosting, and administrative costs.  To become a Reco12 Spearhead you can quickly and easily become a monthly donor here: https://www.reco12.com/support  or you can do one-time donations through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/reco12)  or Venmo:  @Reco-Twelve .  Thanks for your support!

If you would like to get in contact with either Karen A or Liza L, please send an email to [email protected] and we will get you connected with them.

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