Join Joe McDonald as he delves into Steps 8 and 9 of Alcoholics Anonymous, focusing on the power that brings about real freedom. Joe explains how recovery is not just about talking about a higher power but experiencing it firsthand. For newcomers, he offers reassurance that the terms like “God” aren’t meant to intimidate but to point toward the sensory experience of power, peace, happiness, and a sense of direction that these steps offer.

In Alcoholics Anonymous, the Big Book refers to the spiritual principles that drive recovery forward, especially in Steps 8 and 9, often called the freedom and fitness steps. Joe discusses how these steps are not only about making amends but also about aligning with the power that helps us grow spiritually and overcome the burdens that addiction has placed on our li ...