Alcoholics anonymous big book step study speakers

Meeting types and descriptions alcoholics anonymous in. The aa speakers app allows you to listen to recovery speakers, workshops and audio books from alcoholics anonymous a 12 step program whenever and. We are a group of men and women dedicated to studying and practicing the 12 steps of recovery as laid out in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. Aa speakers archive odomtology 12 step recovery media. A comprehensive alcoholics anonymous big book study with aa speaker howard e. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12. Joe and charlie giving their big book comes alive presentation 8418. Prayers in the big book of alcoholics anonymous concord. Alcoholics anonymous speaker classic 12 step study. Big book step study meetings work by providing clearcut directions on how to recover from any addiction.

Meditation meeting, geneva nonrestrictive rue du vieux billard 21, 1205 geneva. So far, it has been so beneficial, and this big book study is a great foundation for the program. And for all the men and women, guys and gals, like myself who have struggled over the years trying to stay clean and sober, only to drink and use. The big book audio version 6 hours the history of alcoholics anonymous beginners classes. We asked his protection and care with complete abandon. Consider the viewpoint of any individual member as just that. Sep 11, 2019 the aa speakers app allows you to listen to recovery speakers, workshops and audio books from alcoholics anonymous a 12 step program whenever and wherever using simply a wifi or cellular network connection. Alcoholics anonymous workshops aa speakers youtube.

Welcome to the mason all addiction big book step study group. We feature speakers from alcoholics anonymous, narcotics anonymous, overeaters anonymous, alanon family groups. Bbss speakers on step one in accordance with the twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous we admitted we were powerless over alcoholthat our lives had become unmanageable. It is the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous, and has helped large numbers of alcoholic men and women, young and old, recover. Includes a zoom meeting schedule and qualified speakers, recorded at the asheville bbss meeting between 1999 and 2018. We learned that we had to fully concede to our innermost selves that we were alcoholics. Welcome to big book revealed a site dedicated to the process of recovery as outlined in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. This is the official website of the general service office g. Before there was a big book, twelve steps, twelve traditions, the aa. Bbss speakers big book step study meetings use the speakerdiscussion format common to many aa meetings. Aa recovered alcoholics anonymous aa11 19,806 views 5. God, i offer myself to thee to build with me and do with me as thou wilt.

Lots of great stuff on daily spiritual exercises that are applicable and practical. North central florida big book step study groups welcome if anyone has access to speakers online from the bbss annual convention i would really appreciate direction on how to find that. Each week a step is read out of the big book followed by a speaker who will. The big book step study bbss format, based upon an aa meeting format originated in hyannis, mass. Rely upon the twelve traditions the long form for clarification of what aa is and what aa is not. The only requirements are to show up, to study the big book and to practice the steps. Bbss meetings bbss groups and meetings are primarily found along the eastern seaboard of the united states. If you are interested in beginning a big book step study group in your area, we can assist you in that as well.

We ask especially for freedom from selfwill, and are careful to make no request for ourselves only. The book alcoholics anonymous, affectionately known by members as the big book, is the textbook for the original 12step recovery program now known by the same name. Recordings of bbss, big book step study meeting speakers. When the focus is on a specific text, usually the group supplies copies of the book for attendees. Aa speakers our big book study meetings are based on following a big book study guide which examines virtually every sentence in the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Towns hospital for drug and alcohol addictions in new york city in the 1930s, during which time bill wilson, a future cofounder of the mutualhelp movement alcoholics anonymous a. Often big book study meetings do not focus on chapters such as to employers but this latest installment is a great reason why these chapters should always. Jan 26, 2020 the main object of the big book alcoholics anonymous. Steps by the big book free sbbb workbook for the 12 steps. Two of the best aa speakers sharing their experience, strength, and hope. Alcoholics anonymous speaker classic 12 step study workshop 1992 by odomtology 12step. In the mid 1980s, five members of alcoholics anonymous started the first big book step study group in hyannis, massachusetts, on cape cod.

This specifically includes any comments by the author of this study guide of the. The big book of alcoholics anonymous verywell mind. Category jump aa alcoholics anonymous link to official site single speakers joe and charlie big book study road to recovery 2001 big book adventure fotsny 2001 a new pair of glasses road to recovery 2002. In a friendly, focused group of sponsors, sponsees, and others in recovery, we study and practice the 12 steps as they were originally described in the text, alcoholics anonymous. A list of recordings from speakers around various bbss meetings. Bbss big book step study an approach to working the twelve steps as they are laid out in the big book alcoholics anonymous. The main object of the big book alcoholics anonymous. Best aa speakers with big book sobriety odomtology 12 step.

This is the audio version of the fourth edition of the big book, the basic text for alcoholics anonymous. Click here for part 3 also, you can listen to the entire. These tapes were recorded at the saturday morning live group of alcoholics anonymous in washington d. Joe and charlie big book workshop part 18 gemma b, a very funny woman who carries a great message. Since the first one held in asheville in 2004, the program of the big book step study convention established by members of alcoholics anonymous has relied on strong speakers to connect their own experience of working the twelve steps to our basic text. A fairly informal group of recovering alcoholics that stress support and growth. The tremendous fact for everyone of us is that we have discovered a common solution. We meet at the west barnstable community center from 7. Prayers in the big book of alcoholics anonymous concord nhbbss. He also have amazing aa history speakers, aa workshops, inspirational 12 step studies, big book study tapes and more. Jan 03, 2018 alcoholics anonymous speaker tapes subscribe to our channel for awesome xa speakers. Click the about bbss tab to read how a longtime bbss member describes the qualifications and responsibilities of the chairperson and speaker, who are qualified to share, and details. Big book step study is both a particular style of aa meeting as well as a philosophy about working the twelve steps precisely as they. West barnstable big book step study alcoholics anonymous.

So far, it has been so beneficial, and this big book study is. Thank you for taking the time to visit us and we will join you as you trudge the road of happy destiny. In early 2014 the developer of recoveryaudio a fellow alcoholic was granted access to some 14,000 aa recordings from a few hundred different aa speakers. Includes free pdf downloads that go along with each weekly lesson.

Welcome to the online resource of the west barnstable mens big book step study group. Aa speakers amazing big book step study part 1 of 5. Alcoholics anonymous workshops aa speakers odomtology 12step recovery media. The saturday morning big book step study meeting of alcoholics anonymous normally meets every saturday from 9 a. Open, big book, step study the simple actions group. Aa speakers free alcoholics aa audio tapes apps on. I read and study the book every day and i still cant find anywhere where it instructs us to stay sober one day at a time. Big book step study meetings use the speakerdiscussion format common to many aa meetings. I spoke of the letting go process, the letting go of an old idea that seemingly forever held me in its grip. The incredible journey through the big book continues, highlighting the depth and weight of the text. The joe and charlie big book study a series of tapes talking about the big book of alcoholics anonymous. By chris freeman in my previous story, breaking the barriers to recovery by letting go of old ideas.

Five members of alcoholics anonymous started the first big book step study mens group in hyannis, massachusetts, on the cape. Saturday morning live download mp3 all tracks as a zip file 112 mb. Bbss speakers on step two in accordance with the twelve traditions of alcoholics anonymous. Big book step study meeting of alcoholics anonymous normally meets every. A list, and look, at the big book step study bbss meetings. Meeting opens with selected reading from aa approved literature, followed by topic discussion of the steps.

There is also open discussion on current events affecting a persons recovery. We usually conclude the period of meditation with a prayer that we be shown all through the day what our next step is to be, that we be given whatever we need to take care of such problems. Time limit of 3 minutes per share with a 5 minute introduction to the step being discussed. We, of alcoholics anonymous, are more than 100 men and women who have recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. One of the fl bbss websites with speakers is the north central fl group. Speaker tapes are broken down by step, speaker, and topic. Big book the book alcoholic anonymous the big book is the text for these meetings. Big book step study is both a particular style of a. Jul 17, 2019 the book alcoholics anonymous, affectionately known by members as the big book, is the textbook for the original 12 step recovery program now known by the same name. We are not experts on the big book of alcoholics anonymous. The purpose of this study guide is to enable the student to better understand the information the authors of the book, alcoholics anonymous, intended to impart to each of us based on their experience and knowledge of alcoholism and. In the future we plan to give access to recorded speakers addressing the twelve steps in the 15week rotation used in our meetings. Videos or graphic images may not be downloaded, copied or duplicated without the express written permission of alcoholics anonymous world services, inc. We ask that each person affirm the third tradition.

I dont know what others have to do i only know what i had to do. These speakers share their experience, strength and hope in relating their arrival at a sober life and their commitment to maintaining sobriety. Relieve me of the bondage of self, that i may better do thy will. It is meant to provide all the resources one needs to study the 12 steps as outlined in the 4th edition of alcoholics anonymous. Joe and charlie aa speakers there is a solution from the joe and charlie big book study. He also have amazing aa history speakers, aa workshops, inspirational 12step studies, big book study tapes and more. Browse the directory of online meetings alcoholics anonymous. It is the basic text of the fellowship of alcoholics anonymous, and has helped large numbers of alcoholic men and women. Aa big book workshop, taking the 12 steps as done in the 1940s duration. This site has been built and maintained to support anyone in recovery. To show other alcoholics precisely how we have recovered is the main purpose of this book. Bbss groups record their lead speakers and share them on this site to help other alcoholics around the world.

The purpose of this study guide is to enable the student to better understand the information the authors of the book, alcoholics anonymous. The bbss format is the only thing that worked for me. In many bbss meetings, only members who have worked the 12 steps according to this structure are permitted to share. Big book step study is both a particular style of aa meeting as well as a philosophy about working the twelve steps precisely as they are laid out in the big book of alcoholics anonymous. List of big book step study bbss groups in the united. The speakers were powerful, and some were wellknown those speakers and their recordings had to be made available to search engines so they could be indexed, found by us alcoholics, and. Takes the brains out of our head, the love from our heart, the spirit from our soul, prevents us from feeling good feelings, keeps us feeling bad feelings, and then tells us to take our own lives. Given current events we have moved to a virtual meeting only, until further notice.