Episode notes
Join Joe McDonald as he explores the concept of faith and trusting in spiritual direction, as outlined in Steps 10 and 11 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe uses the analogy of a quarterback throwing a ball to where you need to be, not where you are, to demonstrate the exercise of faith. He explains that faith is not a foreign concept; we practice it in everyday situations. Joe also highlights the importance of letting go of control, allowing us to receive direction from within, rather than trying to define how things should happen.
In Alcoholics Anonymous, Step 10 encourages ongoing self-reflection, and Step 11 calls for seeking spiritual guidance through prayer and meditation. Joe emphasizes that spiritual direction requires us to relax, take it easy, and trust the process—without trying ...