Join Joe McDonald as he delves into the importance of taking action in recovery, particularly in Steps 8 and 9 of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe emphasizes that faith without works is dead, highlighting the necessity of action to truly embody the changes that recovery promises.

“Now we need more action, without which we find that faith without works is dead. Why do I call your attention to the biblical roots? Because they’re going to give you another expression: Faith without works is dead. I’m going to need power greater than my fears to go out and try and make approaches to people based on how I treated some of them. And I’m not going to be able to bear witness to a changed life until I’m taking action, owning what I’ve been and what I’m attempting to do going forward. Action is required for someone to see the witness of ...