Dick and Jerry are from Charlotte, NC. Dick is sober 36 years since 10/17/1965. Jerry is sober 18 years since 11/2/1983.
Both are passionate and knowledgeable about the Big Book and the Program of Recovery.
This workshop was held between Friday, February 20th and Sunday the 22nd 2002.
It is very similar to Joe and Charlie's The Big Book Comes Alive Weekend even using many of the same stories to illustrate concepts of recovery,
There are a number of difference that make it well worth the time.
NOTE: Some of the events they relate regarding Rowland H and Dr. Carl Jung may have been a little different historically though accurate spiritually. Please refer to the Readings section off the Home Page on WeJoy and the articles about Rowland, The Emmanuel Movement and Courtenay Baylor.
Listen to Dick's story on WeJoy:
Dick W at the Atlanta Roundup 2008
The difference between Belief and Faith beginning with the analogy of Columbus, how the Oxford Group ideas made it into the 12 Steps, Step 3 page 60-63 and the three basic instincts of life as that which the following Steps will help us be rid of. Seeking a balanced personality with God in the center. Some of the same can be said about Fears.
"Resentment is OK within limits."
(1 hr 19 min) (18.3 MB) (id#1959)