Father Bill W.

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.

Life Changers: The Groups
May 4, 2025 – 00:58:05
Life Changers: Lessons from the Field
Apr 26, 2025 – 00:45:46
Life Changers: The Soul Surgeon
Apr 19, 2025 – 00:33:41
Life Changers: It Begins with Trust
Apr 11, 2025 – 00:44:56
Life is Not a Dead End
Apr 2, 2025 – 00:36:12
Intervention Day
Mar 26, 2025 – 00:55:54
Intervention: Getting Ready... Set, Go
Mar 19, 2025 – 00:49:40
Intervention: Getting Ready
Mar 12, 2025 – 00:48:47
Intervention: A Family's Guide w. Interventionist Jeff Jay
Mar 8, 2025 – 00:55:26
Exploring the Serenity Prayer
Feb 26, 2025 – 00:33:27
Exploring the Big Book Myths
Feb 19, 2025 – 00:56:00
AA's Spiritual Roots: Living a God Guided Life
Feb 7, 2025 – 00:28:39
AA's Spiritual Roots: Restitution Revolution
Jan 29, 2025 – 00:28:20
AA's Spiritual Roots: Surrender to Win
Jan 22, 2025 – 00:33:15
AA's Spiritual Roots: Sharing the S Bomb
Jan 15, 2025 – 00:55:13
AA's Spiritual Roots: House Parties & Frank Buchman
Jan 8, 2025 – 00:39:56
AA's Spiritual Roots: Digging into the Oxford Group
Jan 2, 2025 – 00:38:37
Science Fiction - Spirit Fact: The Key of Willingness
Dec 26, 2024 – 01:09:32
Science Fiction - Spirit Fact: A Modern Recovery Myth
Dec 18, 2024 – 00:53:07
Men & Emotions: Men Share their Emotions
Dec 11, 2024 – 00:57:42
Men & Emotions: Emotional Health Strategies pt.2
Dec 4, 2024 – 00:59:09
Men & Emotions: Emotional Health Strategies pt.1
Nov 27, 2024 – 01:01:27
Men & Emotions: Understanding Men's Emotions
Nov 20, 2024 – 01:02:42
Men & Emotions: What's the Problem?
Nov 13, 2024 – 00:55:29
Golden Oldie: Jung and Bill Wilson Letters
Nov 6, 2024 – 00:39:55
Meeting the Great Reality Within: Keep it Simple
Oct 30, 2024 – 00:40:00
Meeting the Great Reality Within: Living in the Now
Oct 19, 2024 – 00:42:08
Meeting the Great Reality Within: Fellowship of the Spirit
Oct 12, 2024 – 00:45:58
Meeting the Great Reality Within: How to Become Obedient
Sep 28, 2024 – 00:40:10
Meeting the Great Reality Within: Defiance or Obedience?
Sep 21, 2024 – 00:29:23
Meeting the Great Reality Within: The Inner Light
Sep 14, 2024 – 00:24:59
Meeting the Great Reality Within: Finding a Guide to Take Us There
Sep 4, 2024 – 00:30:33
Golden Oldie: Psychic Change in Recovery
Aug 31, 2024 – 00:25:58
Dr. Bob & The Good Oldtimers: Dr. Bob's Legacy
Aug 24, 2024 – 01:07:21
Dr. Bob & The Good Oldtimers: Cleveland and Early AA Meetings
Aug 17, 2024 – 00:53:53
Dr. Bob & The Good Oldtimers: AA Separates from the Oxford Group
Aug 10, 2024 – 00:55:07
Dr. Bob & The Good Oldtimers: The Original Program Takes Shape
Aug 3, 2024 – 01:01:14
Dr. Bob & The Good Oldtimers: Bill and Bob Go to Meetings
Jul 24, 2024 – 00:53:19
Dr. Bob & The Good Oldtimers: Providence Brings Bob and Bill Together
Jul 17, 2024 – 01:00:02
Dr. Bob & The Good Oldtimers: Dr. Bob Preps for Recovery
Jul 10, 2024 – 00:35:13
The Eleventh Step: Quiet Time pt.2
Jun 29, 2024 – 00:29:57
The Eleventh Step: Quiet Time pt.1
Jun 22, 2024 – 00:39:10
Spiritual or Religious? An Interview with a Buddhist in Recovery
Jun 15, 2024 – 00:27:46
Logotherapy and Recovery: Viktor Frankl and the 12 Steps
Jun 5, 2024 – 00:54:12
Logotherapy and Recovery: The Love Chapter
May 29, 2024 – 00:54:11
Logotherapy and Recovery: The Meaning of Work
May 22, 2024 – 00:49:17
Logotherapy and Recovery: The Meaning of Life and Death
May 15, 2024 – 01:02:51
Lagotherapy and Recovery: The Age of Anxiety
May 8, 2024 – 00:57:28
Logotherapy and Recovery: Going in Search of Soul
May 1, 2024 – 00:49:08
Logotherapy and Recovery: Who is Viktor Frankle and how can he help me?
Apr 20, 2024 – 00:53:08

Recent Reviews

Irishtom11783

Great topics -only Bill’s ego sometimes runs amok

Best AA podcast Bill’s penchant to want to turn serious ideas into a poor joke or interrupt guests to somehow one up them are the detractors to this podcast
diggitywah

Extremely beneficial

The more I understand the 12 steps and the program the better I can apply them in my life. Thank you
macjeffff

Enlightening

Father Bill W’s many decades of experience in the Treatment world and in the recovery world are invaluable. His podcasts are always interesting and enlightening.
Alaskapeter

A deep peace, inspiring, life changing

This podcast has been such a help with finally getting sober after many tries. There is so much wisdom and practical information presented in a quiet, unassuming voice. A voice of reason and sanity and peace. The series recently on the book “A Testament of Devotion” has changed my life. Two-way prayer has also changed me for the better. I could go on and on. Just start listening from the beginning and see where it takes you…
The Listening Logistician

My favorite podcast!!

Father Bill is the best!! His knowledge is diverse and he delves into all kinds of interesting topics with highly knowledgable and qualified guests. This is the quintessential podcast for anybody in recovery as well as those who are looking to learn about all the things in our minds that drive us to maladaptive thoughts and behaviors. Then, he shows us where to access the ultimate solution: our real Self!! It works!! I'm living proof!! Thank you Father Bill!!
SharonArtC

Not Alone

Surely our deepest fear is to be alone. I know that when I don’t reach for that Devine power greater than myself, often a deeper hole is dug. I’m very grateful for Fr. Bill W’s amazing loyalty; his voice is reaching out to inspire us to connect and experience deepest lovability with 2-way prayer and the principles of the 12 step program.
Mexican Breakfast

What a gift!

I’ve yet to hear such a clear and engaging discussion on these topics… I’m having to pace myself so I don’t run out of episodes, lol.
Cracamber

Thank you God!

I’m not sure how anyone can give Bill W anything but a 5 star rating. What an act of service. I especially liked the series with Dr. Bruce on Power of Now. I’d like to have a series on A Course in Miracles.
BKLA149

Life changing. The missing link.

This podcast is life changing. The material covered by Father Bill and his guests (specifically on two way prayer, the four absolutes and other Oxford Group principles) has really taken my step work and recovery to the next level. I feel like it’s been the missing link in my sobriety. Thank you, Father Bill. We owe you a debt of gratitude for this work! You’re doing a tremendous service carrying the message to those who seek it. Keep up the good work!
AnnaMaria W.

A fresh look at the steps

Father Bill does a great job keeping the steps simple and relatable. I’ve learned so much. He breathes fresh air into this work we do by bringing us back to its roots. I’m so grateful and can’t get enough.
SFJ iTunes

Best sobriety podcast out there

Spend as much time as you can with Father Bill W—you will not regret it.
director of first impressions

Life-Altering

Two-way prayer opened my spirit to peace, gratitude, and surprising happiness. What a great way to start the new year of 2022!
BigDMich

Not just for addicts!!

For anyone who is not living a happy and purposeful life. Thank you father Bill W!
smooth play

Inspiring Helpful Informative

This podcast is absolutely the most informative Inspirational and Informative resource I have found. It is an essential tool in my tool box now. So glad I discovered it. It has helped take my recovery to a whole new level
Mary G. Chicago

Life Changing

I can’t even begin to express my gratitude and appreciation for this podcast. Father Bill is so knowledgeable in the roots and history of AA and the Oxford Group. I am beginning to form a relationship with my God through 2 way prayer and life is beautiful. ❤️
MarachelO91

Transformative, powerful, uplifting!

This podcast and the inspired, warm, wonderfully clear guidance from Father Bill really changed my life. I’ve had a whole new experience in recovery by following the practices I learned from the series of episodes on two-way prayer. I’ve also learned so much about the early history of AA and the true meaning of the steps. Father Bill is both deeply spiritual and truly compassionate, with a helpful practicality as well! Thank you, Father Bill, for the gift of this podcast!
the4thdimension

Great teaching!

I finally have gotten enough of me beaten out of me to be willing to work these steps and seek a Power that can transform. I really appreciate these podcasts - they hit me on the intellectual level, with the history of early AA and the Oxford group movement; but they also have deepened my program and my pursuit of God. Thank you for your service!
Zoix33

I love 2 Way Prayer

The concept of two way prayer has been life changing for me and my connection with God. Thanks Father Bill W!
C Roy Moon

Thank you

This podcast has been incredibly important to me. Thank God this is in our lives.
Arlo Burgos

The lost practice

Father Bill takes the origins of recovery and he dropped me back in time in an effort to rediscover the fundamental practice of prayer and meditation! Excellency podcast which complements a spiritual based program of recovery rooted in the 12 Steps!