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Join Joe McDonald as he reads from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, diving into the raw and emotional experiences outlined in the early pages of the book. Reflecting on the challenges many face, Joe discusses the common human struggles with honest doubt and prejudice.

“So I’m going to talk to you about this power in the most inoffensive way I can. And I’m going to share it with you so passionately at a minimum you’re going to be curious how a crazy son of a bitch like that can be that excited all these years later. So it says we know how he feels. We have shared his honest doubt and prejudice. Everybody’s got honest doubt and prejudice. Share it with us. We may not have an answer but we can join you in what it feels like to be in doubt and just be okay in doubt and shore up our faith because that’s the only thing that’s going to ... 

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