AA's Pioneer Program: How It Evolved

Matt D., Executive Director All Addicts Anonymous (AAA) discusses the original AA pioneer program focusing on its evolution from the Oxford Group’s Four Absolutes of Honesty, Purity, Unselfishness, and Love into the 12 Steps as we know them today. The discussion centers on a 1973 article by Tom Powers, Jr. titled: The Twelve Step Ladder to God Consciousness. It’s available in the Show Notes. Show Notes: The Twelve Step Ladder to God Consciousness by Tom Powers, Jr. Gresham’s Law and Alcoholics Anonymous by Tom Powers. Jr. Bill Wilson recording of Spiritual Experience vs. Spiritual Awakening Link to the All Addicts Anonymous for meeting information. To contact Matt D. email AllAddictsAnonymous@Gmail.com If this information has been helpful to you or someone you love, consider making a donation to Two Way Prayer. Thank you! 

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I’m an Episcopal (Anglican) priest in recovery from alcoholism since 1972. I've spent my career in addiction treatment focused on 12-Step spirituality and exploring the pioneer history of AA. In discovering the lost 11th Step practice of Two Way Prayer, my program underwent a life-changing transformation. As Bill Wilson said, “ something was lost from AA when we stopped emphasizing the morning meditation." My mission now is helping people in 12-Step Fellowships explore a deeper understanding of spiritual practice and how it connects us to the "Great Reality" within. -Fr. Bill W.