Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into the crucial insights of Step 3 AA. Reflecting on the decision-making process, Joe clarifies the essential nature of this step in the broader context of recovery.

Joe explains, “Okay, so then it says we’re now at Step 3. Isn’t that frustrating the way the authors do that? They told us we were at Step 3 like 3 pages ago. The old guy’s been talking for like 40 minutes. Now we’re right back where we started. We’re now at Step 3. But now we have a better understanding of what the Step 3 decision is, don’t we? It’s to enact the manner of living suggested in 4 through 9 and then awaken to the power within me as I serve. Does that make sense? Because all 10, 11, and 12 are going to do is get me disciplined in the practices they showed me in 4 through 9. Does ...