PON is a study of the manner of living suggested by the founders of AA which was recorded in the book: Alcoholics Anonymous: The Story of how Many Thousands of Men and Women Have Recovered From Alcoholism.
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Position of Neutrality: Celebrating Freedom and Liberation in Step 12 AA Celebrating Freedom Acknowledging Experiences in Meetings
Season 24
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 • Duration 00:33
Join Joe McDonald as he celebrates the freedom and liberation experienced by individuals on their recovery journey, as outlined in Step 12 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe highlights the importance of being free inside before being able to live free outside, sharing the powerful stories of those who have found inner freedom. These moments are always celebrated, whether publicly or privately, as milestones in the journey to full recovery. Joe asks if anyone is joining for the first time tonight, extending the invitation to new individuals who are starting their own path to freedom.
In Alcoholics Anonymous, Step 12 is about carrying the message and celebrating the victories, both big and small, of those in recovery. Joe reminds us that inner freedom is key to living a liberated life.
To support and learn from journeys like Joe McDonald, please like, comment, and share. Subscribe to our channel and join us every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for more discussions on the AA steps and transformative real-life stories. Your engagement helps us reach and assist others on their path to recovery. Join us live on our YouTube channel to participate in the full step experience and share in the community discussions.
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Position of Neutrality: Growing in Understanding and Knowing When to Give in Step 12 AA Unlocking Growth Understanding and Effectiveness Explained!
Season 24
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 • Duration 00:41
Join Joe McDonald as he discusses the importance of growing in understanding and effectiveness in Step 12 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe emphasizes that it’s not just about the act of giving, but knowing when and how to give. He shares that we can only understand the right moments to give when we consult the Spirit and that our motive is just as important. Addressing the concern that people may use what they’re given to harm themselves, Joe reminds us that he was told to show respect to everyone who asked of him, leaving the rest to the Spirit.
In Alcoholics Anonymous, Step 12 focuses on carrying the message and practicing these principles in all our affairs. Joe encourages us to trust the Spirit’s guidance and remain mindful of our motives as we grow in understanding and effectiveness.
To support and learn from journeys like Joe McDonald, please like, comment, and share. Subscribe to our channel and join us every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for more discussions on the AA steps and transformative real-life stories. Your engagement helps us reach and assist others on their path to recovery. Join us live on our YouTube channel to participate in the full step experience and share in the community discussions.
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Position of Neutrality: Bright Ideas and Distractions in Step 12 AA Jim's Relapse A Wild Escape from the Office!
Season 24
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 • Duration 00:51
Join Joe McDonald as he shares a relatable story about getting distracted by a “bright idea,” as outlined in Step 12 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe recounts the story of a man who, after having a few words with his boss, got the idea to head out into the woods where car buyers that don’t come to dealerships might be. Joe humorously asks if anyone has ever had the same experience of coming up with a bright idea to leave where they’re supposed to be and head somewhere else. It’s a reminder that distractions can lead us off course, but awareness helps us stay on the path of recovery.
In Alcoholics Anonymous, Step 12 is about carrying the message and maintaining focus in all our affairs. Joe invites us to reflect on how distractions can take us off course and how we can recognize them as part of our journey.
To support and learn from journeys like Joe McDonald, please like, comment, and share. Subscribe to our channel and join us every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for more discussions on the AA steps and transformative real-life stories. Your engagement helps us reach and assist others on their path to recovery. Join us live on our YouTube channel to participate in the full step experience and share in the community discussions.
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Position of Neutrality: The Hopeless Feature of Alcoholism in Step 12 AA The HARSH Truth About Alcoholism's Consequences
Season 24
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 • Duration 00:25
Join Joe McDonald as he addresses the harsh reality of alcoholism’s end result in Step 12 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe explains the “hopeless feature of the malady,” which always ends in death, insanity, or institutionalization. Sometimes, it can include a combination of these outcomes. Joe emphasizes that if you truly understand the severity of the disease, you know this is where it leads. His message serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of staying committed to recovery.
In Alcoholics Anonymous, Step 12 is about carrying the message and understanding the gravity of the disease. Joe encourages us to remain vigilant, knowing that the path of untreated alcoholism leads to these devastating outcomes.
To support and learn from journeys like Joe McDonald, please like, comment, and share. Subscribe to our channel and join us every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for more discussions on the AA steps and transformative real-life stories. Your engagement helps us reach and assist others on their path to recovery. Join us live on our YouTube channel to participate in the full step experience and share in the community discussions.
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Position of Neutrality: From Waste to Purpose in Step 12 AA Transform Your Pain Into Purpose Through Recovery!
Season 24
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 • Duration 00:54
Join Joe McDonald as he discusses how the past, once seen as wasteful or shameful, can be transformed into something infinitely valuable, as outlined in Step 12 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe explains that many of us have felt burdened by our pasts, but through recovery, we start to see how those experiences can be used to help others. He emphasizes the difference between being “recovered” and “recovering,” a distinction made multiple times in the Big Book. Joe encourages us to walk in our purpose, knowing that what was once painful has become a tool for freedom and service.
In Alcoholics Anonymous, Step 12 teaches us to carry the message and practice these principles in all our affairs. Joe reminds us that our past does not define us, but can become a powerful source of healing and strength for others.
To support and learn from journeys like Joe McDonald, please like, comment, and share. Subscribe to our channel and join us every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for more discussions on the AA steps and transformative real-life stories. Your engagement helps us reach and assist others on their path to recovery. Join us live on our YouTube channel to participate in the full step experience and share in the community discussions.
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Position of Neutrality: Unexpected Encounters and the Power of Giving in Step 12 AA Unexpected Kindness The $8 Encounter at the Mall
Season 24
Monday, January 6, 2025 • Duration 00:44
Join Joe McDonald as he shares a powerful and unexpected encounter while walking through a mall, as told in Step 12 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe recalls a woman who came directly to him, asking for exactly $8—the exact amount he had in his wallet at the time. Joe reflects on the moment, emphasizing that sometimes we’re entertaining angels without even realizing it. He reminds us that these moments of giving, even when they seem random or strange, are opportunities to act in alignment with the Spirit’s guidance.
In Alcoholics Anonymous, Step 12 teaches us to carry the message and practice these principles in all our affairs. Joe encourages us to stay open to these unexpected moments of connection, knowing that they can have a profound impact on both the giver and the receiver.
To support and learn from journeys like Joe McDonald, please like, comment, and share. Subscribe to our channel and join us every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for more discussions on the AA steps and transformative real-life stories. Your engagement helps us reach and assist others on their path to recovery. Join us live on our YouTube channel to participate in the full step experience and share in the community discussions.
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Position of Neutrality: Sharing Your Story Without Moralizing in Step 12 AA Using Humor to Transform Recovery Conversations!
Season 24
Monday, January 6, 2025 • Duration 00:56
Join Joe McDonald as he discusses how to share your story in Alcoholics Anonymous without moralizing, as outlined in Step 12. Joe explains that when someone is not communicative, we should give them a sketch of our drinking career up to the time we quit, but without getting into the details of how we accomplished sobriety right away. He emphasizes the importance of sharing our experiences without lecturing or moralizing, allowing others to connect with us on a personal level rather than feeling judged. Joe humorously points out that sometimes, we use overly harsh terms about ourselves to avoid sounding like we’re bragging, but it’s important to share honestly and openly.
In Alcoholics Anonymous, Step 12 focuses on carrying the message through personal experience. Joe encourages us to be mindful of how we present our stories, ensuring that we speak from a place of humility and connection rather than judgment.
To support and learn from journeys like Joe McDonald, please like, comment, and share. Subscribe to our channel and join us every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for more discussions on the AA steps and transformative real-life stories. Your engagement helps us reach and assist others on their path to recovery. Join us live on our YouTube channel to participate in the full step experience and share in the community discussions.
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Position of Neutrality: Humility, Healing, and Listening to the Spirit in Step 12 AA A Humbling Encounter That Changed My Perspective Forever
Season 24
Monday, January 6, 2025 • Duration 00:41
Join Joe McDonald as he shares a moving story about an encounter that humbled him in his recovery journey, as outlined in Step 12 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe recounts how a man approached him with tears streaming down his face, sharing his struggles and why he couldn’t leave his situation. Moved by the Spirit, Joe gave the man the contents of his wallet and realized the lesson—he was not there to judge, but to heal, though he was not the healer. Joe reminds us that improved consciousness is essential in recovery, as we are called to be vessels for healing, not judgment.
In Alcoholics Anonymous, Step 12 teaches us to carry the message and practice humility. Joe encourages us to stay open to the Spirit, knowing that we are called to support others in their healing, even when we don’t fully understand their situation.
To support and learn from journeys like Joe McDonald, please like, comment, and share. Subscribe to our channel and join us every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for more discussions on the AA steps and transformative real-life stories. Your engagement helps us reach and assist others on their path to recovery. Join us live on our YouTube channel to participate in the full step experience and share in the community discussions.
Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.
Position of Neutrality: The Value of Service and Honest Connection in Step 12 AA Unlocking Spiritual Awakening Through Service in Recovery
Season 24
Sunday, January 5, 2025 • Duration 00:53
Join Joe McDonald as he explains the importance of service commitments and genuine connection in Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe shares how meetings before or after the main session are often the best times to really get to know someone. During the meeting, people tend to present the version of themselves they want others to see, but in smaller settings, like service commitments, people reveal who they truly are. Joe encourages us to engage in service and stay connected, as this helps build authentic relationships in recovery.
In Alcoholics Anonymous, Step 12 focuses on carrying the message and supporting others in their recovery journey. Joe reminds us that genuine connection happens when we serve alongside others, giving us insight into who they really are.
To support and learn from journeys like Joe McDonald, please like, comment, and share. Subscribe to our channel and join us every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for more discussions on the AA steps and transformative real-life stories. Your engagement helps us reach and assist others on their path to recovery. Join us live on our YouTube channel to participate in the full step experience and share in the community discussions.
Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.
Position of Neutrality: The Importance of Approach in Step 12 AA How Your Approach Shapes Responses in Conversations
Season 24
Sunday, January 5, 2025 • Duration 00:41
Join Joe McDonald as he reflects on the importance of approach when carrying the message of recovery, as outlined in Step 12 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe shares that how we approach others determines the response we receive, a lesson learned from those who come from prison yards. He emphasizes that if someone is offended before they have the chance to hear the message, the opportunity is lost. Joe invites us to meditate on how we approach others in service, ensuring that we create the best opportunity for connection and understanding.
In Alcoholics Anonymous, Step 12 is about carrying the message and helping others by understanding the best way to approach them. Joe encourages us to be mindful of how we interact with others, knowing that a thoughtful approach can make all the difference.
To support and learn from journeys like Joe McDonald, please like, comment, and share. Subscribe to our channel and join us every Thursday night at 7 p.m. Arizona time for more discussions on the AA steps and transformative real-life stories. Your engagement helps us reach and assist others on their path to recovery. Join us live on our YouTube channel to participate in the full step experience and share in the community discussions.
Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.
