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February 18, 2025 • 33 mins

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In this thought-provoking episode of Sober Friends, Matt and Steve engage in a candid conversation about spirituality in recovery following their experience at a Joe and Charlie Big Book study. They thoughtfully examine the suggestion that atheists cannot truly work the AA program, offering nuanced perspectives on what constitutes a "higher power."

The discussion explores several important dimensions of recovery:

  • Alternatives to traditional religious concepts of God in sobriety
  • The role of nature and energy as potential higher powers
  • How fellowship can serve as a power greater than oneself
  • Personal experiences finding peace at the beach and during solo hikes
  • The value of questioning beliefs while maintaining sobriety
  • Balancing individual spiritual journeys with program fundamentals

This episode provides valuable insights for anyone in recovery who is working to define their own spiritual path, whether they identify as religious, spiritual-but-not-religious, agnostic, or atheist. Matt and Steve demonstrate through their own experiences that recovery is accessible through various spiritual frameworks, emphasizing that what matters most is finding what works for you.

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