About this episode

Fr. Bill and Fr. James R. discuss the existence of God and its implications for those in recovery, referencing a book by John D. Caputo.

This series address what some of us in recovery refer to as “the God problem.” 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. In this episode Fr. Bill is joined by Fr. James R., a recovering Episcopal priest from Central Florida. Together they explore a recent book by John D. Caputo titled: What to Believe? – Twelve Brief Lessons in Radical Theology. Show notes: John D. Caputo: What to Believe? – Twelve Brief Lessons in Radical Theology

People in this episode

Host: Bill

Guest: Fr James R

Topics covered

• God problem
• spirituality
• addiction
• theology

Keywords

• recovery
• spiritual solution
• alcoholics
• addicts

Mentioned in this episode

Products: What to Believe? – Twelve Brief Lessons in Radical Theology

Books & works: What to Believe? – Twelve Brief Lessons in Radical Theology

Places: Central Florida

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