Two-Way Prayer | Discovering Inner Guidance with Father Bill W.

(020) Phil Phails @ Two-way Prayer with Father Bill W.
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In this episode of Phil Phails, host Philip Jones welcomes back Father Bill W., an Episcopal priest with over five decades of experience in addiction recovery. Father Bill W. shares insights on the practice of Two-Way Prayer, a transformative spiritual exercise rooted in AA's history, and discusses its impact on both his life and those he has helped. Join us as we explore the power of listening to our inner voice and the importance of honesty, purity, unselfishness, and love in this journey. Learn how this practice can benefit anyone, not just those in recovery.

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About Father Bill W.

Father Bill W., an Episcopal priest, has dedicated over five decades to the field of addiction treatment, serving as a counselor, clinical director, and administrator. A University of Dayton history graduate with post-graduate work at Columbia University, he has a diverse background that includes the Peace Corps, working with orphaned children in the Bronx, life on a kibbutz in Israel, and involvement with the Catholic Worker Movement. He began his addiction work in Detroit as a Jesuit seminarian, achieving sobriety since 1972.

Awarded the Wheelock Whitney Award in 2008 for bridging faith and science in addiction recovery, he now concentrates on Two Way Prayer studies, with a website and podcast promoting the practice within 12-Step recovery. His podcast, "Father Bill W.," has garnered a significant following, while he has led numerous workshops on Two Way Prayer.

Father Bill W. has authored articles on spirituality and AA history, conducted research on AA's early prayer and meditation practices, and lectured as adjunct faculty on addiction and spirituality. Now retired, he volunteers to enhance addiction recovery through spiritual practices and reaches thousands with his workshops and bi-monthly newsletter. He is a husband, father of three, and grandfather of seven, residing near Austin, Texas.

Websites:
www.TwoWayPrayer.org
www.SamShoemakerCommunity.org
youTube:    / @twowayprayer  
podcast: https://anchor.fm/fatherbillw

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