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Feb 15, 2023 1 hr 8 min

AA's Pioneer Program: How It Evolved

from Father Bill W. Hosted by Father Bill W.

Matt D., Executive Director All Addicts Anonymous (AAA) discusses the original AA pioneer program focusing on its evolution from the Oxford Group’s Four Absolutes of Honesty, Purity, Unselfishness, and Love into the 12 Steps as we know them today. The discussion centers on a 1973 article by Tom Powers, Jr. titled: The Twelve Step Ladder to God Consciousness. It’s available in the Show Notes. Show Notes: The Twelve Step Ladder to God Consciousness by Tom Powers, Jr. Gresham’s Law and Alcoholics Anonymous by Tom Powers. Jr. Bill Wilson recording of Spiritual Experience vs. Spiritual Awakening Link to the All Addicts Anonymous for meeting information. To contact Matt D. email [email protected] If this information has been helpful to you or someone you love, consider making a donation to Two Way Prayer. Thank you!

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