Join Joe McDonald as he reads and expands on the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, offering deeper understanding and practical advice for those on their recovery journey. In this session on Steps 5, 6, & 7, Joe discusses the shift from trying to think your way into better actions to acting your way into better thinking. The authors of Alcoholics Anonymous emphasize that recovery isn’t about simply attending meetings or reciting chants—it’s about taking meaningful action based on a set of spiritual principles.

In Alcoholics Anonymous, we learn that subduing our ego and leveling our pride is essential. The Big Book teaches us that our participation in recovery isn’t passive. It requires admitting our harms to others, and more importantly, recognizing that this action is necessary for our own spiritual growth. This ...