Let Go... Then Hang on Tight

Let Go... Then Hang on Tight

From Father Bill W. by Father Bill W.

April 6, 2026 · 51 min · Season 54 · Episode 4

About this episode

Fr. Bill and Fr. James R. discuss the existence of God and its implications for recovery from addiction.

This series address what some of us in recovery refer to as “the God problem.” Does God exist? Does God really care about us humans – and maybe more honestly and specifically, does God care about me and mine? People have been asking these questions for as long as we’ve 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 mere speculation. In this episode Fr. Bill is joined by Fr. James R., a recovering Episcopal priest from Central Florida. Together they explore the first two chapters of John Caputo’s book titled: What to Believe? – Twelve Brief Lessons in Radical Theology. The chapters are “God” Does Not Exist & Bridge-Builders and Ground-Diggers.

People in this episode

Host: Bill

Guest: Fr James R

Topics covered

  • God problem
  • spirituality
  • recovery
  • addiction
  • theology

Keywords

  • John Caputo
  • What to Believe?
  • Radical Theology

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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