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EPISODE · Sep 7, 2025 · 1H 38M

45 Years Later: The Second World Literature Conference

from The Living Clean Podcast

This week on the Living Clean Podcast we’re celebrating the 45th anniversary of the Second World Literature Conference, held in Lincoln, Nebraska, September 8–14, 1980. This historic gathering helped shape the fellowship’s written message and gave birth to the earliest drafts of what would become our Basic Text.We’re joined by special guests who were in the room during that week, and together we’ll explore: • The atmosphere and energy of the conference • The workings and process of creating literature by addicts for addicts • The significance of the Literature Prayer • Stories, reflections, and insights from those who helped preserve our messageDon’t miss this rare opportunity to hear firsthand what it was like to help write the book that carries our message around the world.👉 And don’t forget to check out Preserving the Message’s YouTube page for a full breakdown of the Second World Literature Conference.

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