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 Step 3 AA session, Joe focuses on the dangers of self-will and the constant collision it creates in our lives. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing that even with good motives, a life driven by self-propulsion is destined for failure. The Big Book teaches that we cannot judge our actions or thoughts based on how we perceive others, as true change begins within ourselves.

Joe highlights the critical point that in AA, words matter, and the authors of the Big Book carefully chose their language to reflect profound spiritual truths. To move forward in recovery, we must first be convinced that any life run on self-will cannot be successful. This session explores  ...