God As We Don't Understand God

God As We Don't Understand God

From Father Bill W. by Father Bill W.

March 18, 2026 · 30 min · Season 54 · Episode 1

About this episode

This episode explores the spiritual experiences of Bill Wilson and the concept of God in the context of addiction recovery.

This series address what some of us in recovery refer to as “the God problem.” In episode 1 "Bill Wilson's Spiritual Experiences" we explore: Does God exist? Does God really care about us – and maybe more honestly and specifically, does God care about me and mine? People have been asking these questions for as long as human beings have been on this earth but for us “real” alcoholics and addicts whose lives depend on finding a spiritual solution to our addiction death sentence, it’s more than a matter of speculation. Bill Wilson was one of those men in such desperate need. In this episode Fr. Bill traces some of the lesser-known events that preceded Bill Wilson’s famous “White Light” experience in detox. Through these encounters the door of Bill’s mind and heart can be seen opening to a divine, healing Presence that would soon bring about his release from addiction. Future episodes will attempt to open inner doors for addicts and alcoholics struggling with the spiritual approach used in 12-Step recovery. Show notes: Bill W. My First 40 Years https://www.amazon.com/dp/1568383738/ref=sr_aod_dp_img

People in this episode

Hosts: Bill Wilson, Bill

Topics covered

  • God
  • spirituality
  • addiction
  • recovery
  • Bill Wilson

Keywords

  • 12-Step recovery
  • spiritual solution
  • White Light experience

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Bill W. My First 40 Years

Books & works: Bill Wilson's Spiritual Experiences, White Light

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