Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into the raw and transformative experiences of those in recovery. In this session, Joe emphasizes the importance of getting honest and letting go of old ideas to make way for true recovery.

“Anyone know what I’m talking about? So I’m going to have to get honest with the fact that of myself I have no solutions. None. I have to be restrained from me to keep me from tearing me apart or others around me. Okay, so some of us have tried to hold on to our old ideas, and the result was nil until we let go absolutely. How many of you have done that?”

Joe reflects on the experiences of those who have tried to hold on to old ways and the moment of crisis that leads to real change. “See, some people get a fair amount of grace and sort of play the fool fo ...