Takes the brains out of our head, the love from our heart, the spirit from our soul, prevents us from feeling good feelings, keeps us feeling bad feelings, and then tells us to take our own lives. The only requirements are to show up, to study the big book. Big book step study aa meetings turned out to be the antidote and balance to that weak aa message and group that dominated aa at the time. We feature speakers from alcoholics anonymous, narcotics anonymous, overeaters anonymous, alanon family groups. Its important to point out that one widely quoted study critical of recovery meetings 12 step recovery. This is the most widely used resource for millions of individuals in recovery. The only requirement for membership is the desire to stop drinking. Alcoholics anonymous cornerstone group dallas texas. In the mid 1980s, five members of alcoholics anonymous started the first big book step study group in hyannis, massachusetts, on cape cod. Apr 06, 2017 we feature speakers from alcoholics anonymous, narcotics anonymous, overeaters anonymous, alanon family groups.
Joe and charlie aa big book study series 33 tapes, 1520. Aa step 2 speaker tapes alcoholism recovery speakers. This site has been built and maintained to support anyone in recovery. The purpose of this study guide is to enable the student to better understand the information the authors of the book, alcoholics anonymous, intended to impart to each of us based on their experience and knowledge of alcoholism and their program of recovery. In a friendly, focused group of sponsors, sponsees, and others in recovery, we study and practice the 12 steps as they were originally described in the text, alcoholics anonymous. Preamble sobrietythe freedom from alcoholthrough the teaching and practicing of the twelve steps is the sole purpose of an aa group. Bbss speakers on step four in accordance with the twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous. Virtual meetings northern nevada intergroup of alcoholics. An oftcited 1996 study found 12step facilitationa form of individual.
Alcoholics anonymous getting back to basics big book step study hyannis format we are looking at adopting a new format for some of our meetings, it is called the hyannis format and is based on a format developed in hyannis, massachusetts by some recovered alcoholics. This site is optimized for mobile devices as well as desktoplaptop computers. South bay santa clara county fellowship of alcoholics anonymous. Littleton big book step study first congregational church 189 main st 7. Alanon big book step study since alcoholism is not about alcohol the effect that process has on the alanoner is equally as powerful as it is for the alcoholic because the point is to work thru our own histories doing the original 12 steps and find god. I thought itd be nice to have a place on this forum to meet others from around the country who follow the steps exactly as theyre written in the book alcoholics anonymous. I thought itd be nice to have a place on this forum to meet others from around the country who follow the steps exactly as theyre written in the book. Unrated step 2 tapes are at the bottom if you care to help unrated step 2 tapes. What the big book teaches us about fear workshop by helen v. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12 steps.
Given current events we have moved to a virtual meeting only, until further notice. Enhance your recovery with aa big book studies on cds or mp3s at amot audio. Aa speakers our big book study meetings are based on following a big book study guide which examines virtually every sentence in the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Almost always we want to go further and admit other defects that have made us hard to live with. This playlist is from the seymour big book study on sundays in seymour, ct at the united methodist church of seymour. West barnstable big book step study alcoholics anonymous. For the serious student of the aa big book, what follows are some recommendations from the author of this study guide in the approach to take when utilizing this supplemental material. So it is that we fi rst see humility as a necessity. My next move was to take up the study of medicine, entering. For further study, it is suggested that you get a copy of the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Step 1 we are going to change it up a little and post a big book study workshop that took place in 2011, each speaker is presenting for about an hour on one step. Alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
Chris raymer, aa big book, ca speaker, talks about carrying the message to the addict that still suffers. Paul sponsored a big book study and separate step four workshop which are available as a recorded visual webcast. The playlist on the right bottom on mobile device is from the seymour big book study on sundays in seymour, ct at the united methodist church of seymour. Oct 25, 2017 we feature speakers from alcoholics anonymous, narcotics anonymous, overeaters anonymous, alanon family groups. The big book includes an assertion first made in the second edition, which was. Our workbook companion to alcoholics anonymous 12 steps of recovery from alcoholism and addiction is called steps by the big book. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord nhbbss. Joe and charlie pompano 1985 part 1 little rock and maysville, ar 1 of 9 59121985 in pompano beach, fl event. Chris raymer, aa big book, ca speaker, talk about carrying the message to the addict that still suffers. We provide this study guide based on personal experience to help those following aa s 12 steps as outlined in the original big book, alcoholics anonymous aa. Alcoholics anonymous big book has a special place among those that suffer from alcoholism. Do i now believe, or am i even willing to believe, that there is a power. Phoenix, az speaking on the topic of let it begin with me at the cocaine anonymous area convention in scottsdale, az. South tahoe daily reflection speaker discussion 5 pm mf only calls.
These are some of the best tapes i have, and one of my personal favorites. James work was know to bill wilson, primary author of the big book and cofounder of aa. Step meeting an experienced aa member goes through all the twelve steps, along the big book, in 4 meetings the whole meeting in as many weeks. The podcast will be one step each day for the next 12 days. Cornerstone in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and 12. Welcome to the online resource of the west barnstable mens big book step study group. Concord big book step study anniversary celebrated every october. The saturday morning big book step study meeting of alcoholics anonymous normally meets every saturday from 9 a. Find all uses of this word in the big book alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions of a.
Thus blinded by prideful selfconfi dence, we were apt to play the big shot. First published in 1939, alcoholics anonymous sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease. Aa speakers amazing big book step study part 1 of 5 odomtology 12 step recovery media. I bought it to be a part of a phone 12 step study group and the pages are not the same as they are in the aa version of the book.
That same year, the big book of alcoholics anonymous was. Mike presents a big book study podcast and thoughts on recovery. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than 100 men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Aa big book with questions for discussion emotional. Will give to a charitable organization and buy the official book, alcoholics anonymous. Alcoholics anonymous big book original edition audible. Aa speaker why spirituality is key in alcoholism recovery 448. Alcoholics anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their. The big book study our chief responsibility to the. Check out our 12 step store with tshirts, coffee mugs, books and more. May 21, 2008 the big book itself does not offer a defense of its own theological method, but one can be found easily enough in the work of aas third cofounder, william james. Get a better understanding of how it works by to listening to a set today.
Video webcast of a big book study and step four workshop may 1820, 2018. Since the first one held in asheville in 2004, the program of the big book step study convention established by members of alcoholics anonymous has relied on strong speakers to connect their own experience of working the twelve steps to our basic text. The big book of alcoholics anonymous the world famous eye. Bbss speakers big book step study meetings use the speakerdiscussion format common to many aa meetings. Great workshop on the big book of aa and the recovery process. In this section, you can get big book studies by different aa speakers. Bbss speakers on step one in accordance with the twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous we admitted we were powerless over alcoholthat our lives had become unmanageable. The 164 and more book, ebook, and web site are all concordances which display passages from the big book alcoholics anonymous, the twelve steps and twelve traditions, and the a. Rich is full of passion and wisdom as he recounts his struggle with staying sober and the solution that led him to recovery. Have your groups secretary write to us if youd like your aa bbss zoom meeting listed on this site. Northwest st pete west of 34th st north of central ave. He also have amazing aa history speakers, aa workshops, inspirational 12 step studies, big book study tapes and more. Aa workshops, inspirational 12 step studies, big book study tapes and more.
Joe and charlie aa speakers there is a solution from the joe and charlie big book study. If you find any inconsistencies or you know of a meeting change, you can email us here. Big book step study meetings use the speakerdiscussion format common to many aa meetings. If you are in the area of where these meetings take place. Wednesday nashua big book 12 step study united methodist church 154 main st 7. We learned that we had to fully concede to our innermost selves that we were alcoholics. The only requirements are to show up, to study the big book and to practice the steps. For a printable, clickable pdf meeting list, organized by daystate, click the big blue button on the meetings page. Bbss groups record their lead speakers and share them on this site to help other alcoholics around the world. Read the book alcoholics anonymous from the frontispiece through the end of chapter 11 a vision for you pg 164. New castle pa, original recipe group big book step study, monday 7. Suspendedby the book step study location temporarily closed. Best aa speakers with big book sobriety odomtology 12 step. The big book study our chief responsibility to the newcomer is an adequate presentation of the program home.
The big book study guide helps us to examine the contents of virtually every sentence in the original text of the big book. The tremendous fact for everyone of us is that we have discovered a common solution. Wednesday manchester big book step study st paul methodist church 335 smyth rd 7. Cornerstone in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. Why would bill capitalize the word fellowship here and not anywhere else in the big book. In the future we plan to give access to recorded speakers addressing the twelve steps in the 15week rotation used in our meetings. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12. Bryce melbourne 2007 step 2 australian aa speakers rate this.
It was voted by group conscience that the purpose of this meeting is to help alcoholics achieve sobriety by the studying, discussing, and practicing of the twelve steps as they are laid out in the big book. Alcoholics anonymous t he big book has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. The pdf links below the playlist are downloadable versions of the handouts that were given out each week at the studies. The primary purpose of this site is to carry the message contained within the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Does anyone else on the forum here follow the official big book step study hyannis format. Step 4 pages 645 resentment inventory part 1 the first three columns a look at. In 1981 aa meetings in new england were so far to the other extreme no mention of god anymore, no prayers after wards,no mention of the big book, it was all, just dont drink today and go to a meeting. Unsubscribe from odomtology 12 step recovery media. If you are a big book thumper you will definitely love this talk.
Big book, closed, location temporarily closed, step meeting, tradition study. Helping others newcomers is the foundation stone of your recovery. The big book is a book for our 12step recovery program. Find any alcoholics anonymous recognized meeting in georgia starting from your location.
Recordings of bbss, big book step study meeting speakers. Listen to joe and charlie talk about the original 12 step format. The youtube playlist on the left top on mobile device is from the sahara big book study on thursdays in ansonia, ct at the sahara club. Home akron area intergroup council of alcoholics anonymous.
He explains his motives and goals for this indepth study of the big book alcoholics anonymous. Experience the big book is a guided, detailed study of the aa big book and 12 steps, by dr. Request to remove anonymous in big book alcoholics anonymous, 12 steps and. Big book step study hyannis format does anyone else on the forum here follow the official big book step study hyannis format. We do readings from the big book of alcoholics anonymous and the twelve steps and twelve traditions. This led to a heartening discovery, one thats become a cornerstone of the. Aa, aa for law enforcement, police, law enforcement, alcoholics anonymous, law enforcement fellowship, twelve step, officers, california highway patrol, troopers. Episodes experience the big book aa big book study.
Almost always we want to go further and admit other defects that have made us. We meet at the west barnstable community center from 7. Aa speakers amazing big book step study part 1 of 5 duration. Massachusetts aa big book step study meetings concord. To show other alcoholics addicts precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. We usually conclude the period of meditation with a prayer that we be shown all through the day what our next step is to be. It provides certain details not available in other podcasts. Gso statement on covid19 welcome to our book study. Steps by the big book step 10 steps by the big book. The irrationality of alcoholics anonymous the atlantic.