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True Crime Author and Boston Mob Historian Springs Toledo joins Scott to talk about the life and crimes of Joe McDonald, the founder of Boston's Winter Hill Gang, a prolific killer, and a major figure in the city's underworld from the 1950s to the 1970s. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, host Gary Jenkins, a retired Kansas City Police Intelligence Unit detective, sits down with author and mob expert Springs Toledo and discusses the Boston Winter Hill Gang and its notorious members. Springs' book, “Don’t Talk About Joe Mac: The Life, Wars, and Secret History of the Man Behind the Winter Hill Gang” Springs Toledo provides an exhaustive look at Joe McDonald aka Mac, a pivotal yet often overlooked figure in the Boston criminal landscape, especially during the 1960s-1990s. Springs, a Boston native, brings a unique perspective and personal anecdotes that enrich our understanding of the intersections of crime, family, and community within the city. They explore Joe Mac’s early life and how his background shaped his role in organized crime. Springs shares how Mac was an elder statesman in the underworld, feared and respected for his ability to organize the rackets in Somerville and maintain a significant network of relationships across various neighborhoods. Joe Mac's methods of operation were emblematic of a time when the Irish underworld was gaining ground in a city dominated by Italian crime families. Springs discusses the stark differences in these organizations, from their cultural practices to their hierarchies. Springs also highlights the complexities of Joe Mac's personal life, discussing his relationships with his family, especially his daughter Jacqueline. Their conversations reveal a side of Mac rarely seen in crime stories — a devoted father struggling with his dual identity as a loving parent and a cold-blooded criminal. Throughout the episode, Springs captures the essence of Mac's character, noting that while he was involved in heinous acts, he also exhibited genuine love for his family, a contradiction that adds depth to his narrative. As the conversation unfolds, we examine the dynamics within the Winter Hill Gang, particularly the relationships among Joe Mac, prominent figures like Whitey Bulger, and Howie Carr. Springs shares fascinating insights into Mac's cautious nature and strategic approach to power. He articulates how Mac operated in the shadows, steering clear of public scrutiny while effectively managing the group's criminal enterprises. The episode paints a vivid portrait of a gang operating amid violence, betrayal, and survival. In addition to discussing the various criminal exploits, Springs shares some gripping anecdotes that illustrate the real-life implications of this lifestyle. His stories about Joe’s attempts to balance family life while dodging law enforcement showcase the constant threat that loomed over their lives, encapsulating the dangerous allure and traumatizing consequences of organized crime. We also touch upon the significant events that defined the gang wars in Boston, including Joe Mac’s suspected involvement in notorious hits and how the landscape of crime shifted in response to law enforcement's increased focus on organized crime. Springs dives into the enigmatic character of Joe Mac, unraveling his military background, his unyielding commitment to the underworld, and how he managed to stay a step ahead of rivals and authorities alike. In closing, Springs reflects on the motivations behind his book—his desire to portray the human side of a man branded a monster while exploring the broader themes of morality, family, and the haunting legacy of crime. As we wrap up, it becomes clear that “Don’t Talk About Joe Mac” is not just a biography of an infamous crime figure, but a complex narrative that invites readers to ponder the true cost of a life steeped in organized crime. This episode is a riveting exploration of character, culture, and crime, offering audiences an engaging glimpse into the storied history of Boston organized crime, the Winter Hill gang through the lens of one of its most pivotal figures, Joe Mac. Hit me up on Venmo for a cup of coffee or a shot and a beer @ganglandwire Click here to “buy me a cup of coffee” Subscribe to the website for weekly notifications about updates and other Mob information. To go to the store or make a donation or rent Ballot Theft: Burglary, Murder, Coverup, click here To rent ‘Brothers against Brothers’ or ‘Gangland Wire,’ the documentaries click here.  To purchase one of my books, click here. Springs Toledo JOe mac Gary Jenkins: [00:00:00] hey, all your wire tappers out there. Gary Jenkins back here in the studio of Gangland Wire. I’m a retired Kansas City Police Intelligence unit detective, doing a podcast mainly about organized crime. We might stray into drugs every once in a while, but primarily about Italian based organized crime or, and then sometimes we get into Irish based organized crime. I’ve done a story on the Westie in the past and a few other stories like that. So today we’re gonna talk about the. Crossing of the Irish and and the Italians in Boston area, which is a really well known, famous story. A lot of great characters. And I have with me a man who wrote a book about this. Springs Toledo, welcome Springs. Springs Toledo: Thank you very much, Gary. Happy to be here. Gary Jenkins: Great. Now guys, the books is, don’t Talk about Joe Mack the Life Wars and Secret History of the Man Behind The Winter Hill Gang. And I’ve always wondered about this Winter Hill gang. I’ve always heard of it and Whitey Bulger came out of that and was so famous, but I’ve never really. [00:01:00] Seen anything or know anything about the background of it. And Springs, Toledo has somebody, a guy called Joe Mack that was involved in that and he’s really gone into it in depth. Springs, tell us a little bit about yourself, how you got into this. Springs Toledo: I’m a native of Boston, which did help, the accent helped open doors. Gary Jenkins: We can tell. Springs Toledo: But I don’t even try to hide it anymore. And I have a background in, in boxing, which also helps, that’s a breeding ground for, leg breakers and enforcers. Historically, in Boston, a lot of ex fighters became gangsters or, involved in that life. I went to Northeastern got a graduate degree in criminology. And I I didn’t, I never became a police officer. I worked with, actually with juvenile delinquents and troubled youth for many years. I’ve written several books some about boxing, some about an historical figure named John Brown, who’s an abolitionist, so I’m running the gamut. But Joe McDonald was a name that I heard whispered for many years, growing up. He had a very long criminal career over five decades.[00:02:00] And, so he was considered something very serious. But what I began to notice as the book started coming out after John Madano became a cooperating witness, as he’d say. Is that not much was known about this individual. What I knew is that he was about 20 years older than everybody else. So he’s an elder statesman in that world. So I started poking around. I know some guys who were involved in that life. I know some other guys who were very connected to very serious individuals who were active in the Boston Underworld during these years, the sixties, seventies, eighties, into the nineties. Yeah. So I started, asking around and the things I started to hear were very downright alarming about who this man was and that he was the guy not Whitey Bulger. There was what they’ll all tell you the deeper you get into the operators in that world is that Whitey Bulger is. Largely a mythology. And that in Somerville especially, he wasn’t really that respected. Joe Mack, however, was Joe Mack was, he [00:03:00] was the go-to guy. And upon doing all kinds of research, field research, but also I’m trying to corroborate everything. People are saying you can’t just take what people have to say at face value, especially if they’re, underworld figures. Yeah. A lot of ’em have a self-interest as so what I would do, I had a little strategy. What I would do is I would talk to one guy in Southie if I heard a story that sounded intriguing or something about Joe Mack, what have you, and then I’d try to find another guy in Somerville or East Boston or Hy Park who didn’t necessarily know that individual. And if the stories match, I’d look into it further. For instance, I wanna make sure the guy wasn’t in prison at that time, that he’s allegedly known to have done something. So that’s how I began to put together a picture. And what the u unanimously what I found out is that Joe McDonald was really the, he’s the one that put together organized crime in Somerville, centered in Winter Hill. He organized the launch sh the rackets loan, sharking booking, sports betting, all of that. And he was a very feared individual.[00:04:00] He looked like a building superintendent. He was balding. He, no, he was nothing flashy about him. He was family man. But so I started digging deeper and I got his military records, and then the picture really started to come together because of what he went through during World War II in the South Pacific and the trauma that he suffered. I didn’t wanna write a straight True crime book. So I wanted to do something different. I didn’t want it to be ordinary. I wanted it to be get underneath the behavior. It’s the, the criminology major is, was showing it’s yeah. Was coming to the fore. So I wanna get underneath it. So I consider this book more of a nonfiction noir. ‘Cause if you watch those old movies, a lot of ’em have a theme where you have, the main character, the anti-hero. These are movies from the forties, all black and white. All shadowy. Yeah. They come back from World War ii and they’re troubled. They’re shell-shocked. JoEM, Joe Mack came back and he’s marred. Something about his personality had changed and he’s one of the few individuals that I’ve encountered who [00:05:00] actually age into crime. He didn’t age out of it like everybody else. He aged into it. But he was very good at what he did. He was a brilliant individual. Very strong-willed. Someone said that I talked to, they said that, all the fear, whatever fear he had was knocked out of him, in SVO sound. When his ship went down, which was a USS Quincy with his brother on it. So he became a, began to emerge as a fascinating figure. But what. Made me decide to write the book was when I was hooked up with his daughter by TJ English. I reached out to him and he, he told me about Jackie McDonald. I reached out to her and I said, I’m thinking about writing a book about your father, Joe McDonald. I don’t think that the the literature on him now really got him right. And she said, give me a night to drink about it. Yeah, so the next morning she told me she was she’ll tell me everything she knows and she was the right person because first of all, she was named for the brother that he lost in SVO sound that he never got over his little brother. Her name’s [00:06:00] Jacqueline. And like her father, she’s absolutely brilliant. She’s charismatic. She is incredibly honest. If she’s not sure about something she’d say. So nothing in it was, what she told me was about herself. It was nothing was ego driven. She wanted to tell the truth of her father. And what I began to realize early on is that you know this, you have victims of guys like Joe McDonald who killed dozens of people professionally, but he was a murderer. There’s no doubt about it. And you have a lot of victims, including in his own family. Not that he intended to hurt his daughters and his son, but his, who he was and what he was, did a lot of damage to his own family and she was the perfect person to talk to because she was so honest. She’s also very funny if, you read about her in the book, she comes across as a real character, very charismatic. So her story runs parallel with his, she comes out about the middle of the book. I trace her life alongside with his, and she had a memoir that she did many years ago and she shared that with me. [00:07:00] She’s she really is a force of good, if you will, in the book. She’s the one to cheer for, she’s the one to root for. Joe McDonald is a formidable figure, but he’s a dark and shadow. We figure. I do bring him out as much as I can and he is fascinating, but. I felt like I needed someone to root for the reader, yeah. And also, it’s women who love true crime the most. Yeah. Gary Jenkins: That’s so Springs Toledo: had to give nod to them, they’re gonna buy it. Gary Jenkins: That is true. And a story like this will will attract men and women both, sometimes those just straight, kill ’em all and let God sort ’em out. Of true crime books are not really attractive to women. That’s really interesting that. You’re showing the human side of this guy instead of just the crime side, which there every one of these guys that are professional criminals in this life have a human side. They, that’s what one thing that fascinated me about ’em, even way back when I started, went into the intelligence unit is these guys all had families and they had kids going to St. Pius up here and they played football and the families all showed up [00:08:00] when their kids played football and they were in little league and all that kind of normal stuff. On one hand, but yet they came over into the CI city in here. They came from the suburbs over in the city and were these gangsters all night long, and then went back home to their suburban homes. So that family side. That’s really interesting. I’m glad you did that. Springs Toledo: That’s compartmentalization. And Joe was the best at it. But there was something unusual about this case and that is that. Joe told nothing to anybody. His Winter Hill partners barely knew about his personal life. They didn’t know much about him. Yeah, nobody knew much about him. ’cause he didn’t confide in anybody. He did it the way you’re supposed to do it. As an organized, if you’re gonna get into organized crime, you want to follow his lead. And he lived a tough life. It’s nothing to get into in terms of choosing that as an occupation. However, he did confide in his daughters. He trusted them and he told them an awful lot, which he didn’t realize was traumatizing them. But. Jackie McDonald is blessed with a very good memory, so she was able to fill in [00:09:00] a lot of blanks about some of which were cold case murders and other just, real eyebrow raising incidents that happened. I think this book would’ve been invaluable to the FBI. Right up to the early nineties interest because of the stuff that came out, several cold case murders. I think I solved them. And, they were attributable, well attributed. I attribute them to Joe, a few. I know he did. But, people didn’t know, and he was a, excuse my saying, but he had. He was a real talent for that. He knew how to get you. He knew how to find you. He knew how to get you. And he also, like I said, he didn’t have any fear, so there was nothing holding him back. And that’s a difference from Whitey Bulger. What people don’t realize is that Whitey Bulger was a very careful man. And that’s why a lot of murders attributed to Whitey Bulger. He didn’t do, it doesn’t even, it, it offends his personality. He was the kind of guy, if he’s gonna kill you, you’re gonna be in the basement tied to a chair, or you’re gonna be a woman. He’s not on Northern Avenue in Boston in broad daylight, killing Brian Halleran. It’s not true. That’s not Whitey [00:10:00] bulge, that’s not how he operated. Joe Mack was a different beast altogether, and yet he was never indicted for murder. He was questioned maybe for one of them. And the title is really a reason for that because you didn’t talk about Joe Mack. That’s actually, that’s that’s. I like the title a lot. It took me a long time to get to that title. First title was Hey Joe, ’cause of the song. And I was like, ah. Nobody said, Hey, Joe to him. Where you going with that gun in your hand, huh? That’s right. You’re good. Yeah. Jimmy Hendrix. And then another title was the Wars of Joe Mack. That was a little too masculine that works, but it was too masculine. Yeah, don’t talk about Joe Mack really captures, what he was and how he operated. Gary Jenkins: Springs set the geographic scene. I’ve always been a little bit confused about this in Boston. IU Boston is unlike Kansas City, for example, what I’m familiar with. It has these really distinct areas in neighborhoods. Set the scene, the Italians African Americans, the Irish what set that up for us? [00:11:00] Springs Toledo: Okay, this is the, fifties, sixties, seventies that, that’s where most of the book is occurring. Especially 60, 70, actually into the eighties. Boston first of all it’s basically back then was an Irish Catholic city. Yeah. There were other ethnicities, but it was overrun with the Irish and there were neighborhoods. So you had. You had neighborhood crews, you had crews that were operated out of East Boston. That’s Barboza, south Boston was several of them. Jamaica Plain, the North End obviously was where the mafia was. Sented La Ostra. Somerville, Charlestown. And a lot of, most of these guys who were got into criminality. Not only did they have families, they also had occupations. They were long showmen, they were roofers. They had jobs. I’m a policeman. And back then policemen, you didn’t make a lot of money. So you were encouraged to supplement your income. Oh yeah. Some of these guys were, they were detectives by day and they’re doing heists at night and that was not uncommon. And. Over time, certain organizations [00:12:00] became more organized and the Irish, remember, were barely organized. They were more like, it was more like the old West when things got hot. It was also a whiskey driven, a lot of the heinous acts and the murders that started to happen with that, the Irish gang war in the sixties, everybody was drunk. Some of these guys were really nice guys and then they got to the whiskey and forget it. They become monsters. Not everybody, but but. Boston was also very segregated. Not like the south. It was, there was natural neighborhoods, I was in Hy Park, that’s where I came up. If I went to Southy, there was a problem ’cause I didn’t know a lot of people there. If somebody from Southie went to the North End, it’s a problem. You are Irish, you shouldn’t be here. You didn’t cross boundaries. Mattapan was Jewish and then it became black. Same thing. So everybody congregating together is very tribal in that sense. Less so now, but there are still pockets, what’s upsetting to me is that you barely hear the accent, and you’re walking through Boston, you don’t hear the accent too much anymore. You have to get to Dorchester. That’s their accent’s. 10 times worse than mine, [00:13:00] and mine’s pretty bad but Joe Mack was Joe Mack was born in Medford, Massachusetts. He then, he was in Somerville by about 1950. His mother had moved there as as clan, if you will. Had moved there, his sisters and brothers. And so he was in Somerville in Winter Hill, and that’s where he started to operate and that’s where he started to put things together. Gary Jenkins: Interesting. You say Winter Hill. So let’s talk about the beginnings or this Winter Hill gang. I’ve heard of this. Many times. And Whitey Bulger of course popularized it. So tell me about the Winter Hill gang and Howie Carr. And there’s a famous picture that see on internet or on Facebook with our Underboss Tuffy Luna and this guy that was the head of the Winter Hill gang and a couple other gangsters from New York. So tell us about the beginning of this Winter Hill gang. Springs Toledo: We deserves a lot of credit. He’s the one that really brought the stuff out beginning in the eighties. He had the guts to mention Joe Mack in print. That’s high risk. I’m not sure how much he did it, but he was really [00:14:00] attuned to it early. And he had some great books, but winter Hill’s a neighborhood in Somerville. It’s not South Boston. You talk to guys who were associated with the Winter Hill Gang, what they called the Hill. Really? It was called The Hill by those who were a part of that organization. They get very resentful about Whitey Belgium and some of them will say that Whitey Belger wasn’t Winter Hill. Whitey Belgium was a partner, but he was South Boston. Okay. Once, and it’s a big story, but once he, it’s all in the book. But once he betrayed his partners in 79. With Fleming and all the partners just about were either they were all indicted except for about this big horse racing scheme that was going on, across several states. But Whitey and Fleming were unindicted co-conspirators, and that was hint number one that prompted Joe to go to Howie Winter, who was the face of the organization and say, I’m gonna kill them both. He was talked out of it because it’d be too much heat because Whitey had some very serious connections. You can’t take that away from him. And so he was a high [00:15:00] risk hit. Joe would’ve done it anyway and would’ve probably made him disappear or threw it at another organization to get the heat off the hill. But he was restrained, which was, I thought was a big mistake, but who can tell then? But after he cleared the field of his rivals, who. Where his partners in the Winter Hill gang he ostensibly should have taken over the rackets in Somerville, but that wasn’t really the case. He had salty that was his turf. He was a local guy. Salty was really where he was. He was no longer really welcome is my understanding from guys who I talked to were there, he was basically chased out of the Marshall Motor’s garage in Somerville in Winter Hill, and that’s when he went to the Lancaster garage in, on North End, which is closer to home, closer to his. Space of operations. Yeah. But Whitey was very treacherous and he was Machiavellian in his methods. Joe at the time was already on the lamb because I don’t think Whitey would’ve survived that if Joe was close and saw what he was doing. So it’s a lot of what could have been, if Joe wasn’t in the wind because of several other crimes and murders he was [00:16:00] doing at the time, he was actually on the FBI’s 10 most wanted on 76, long before Whitey was on it. Gary Jenkins: Interesting. So then the relationship between Howie Carr and Joe Mack how was that, how did that shake down? Springs Toledo: Howie Winter, you mean, Gary Jenkins: or Howie Winter, I’m sorry. Springs Toledo: Yeah. Howie Winter was mentored by Joe Mack. See, Joe Mack was really, he was like the general, he was like the general on the field. The Irish don’t operate in a hierarchy. That’s an Italian thing. There’s no ring kissing in an Irish pub. It’s just a different culture. What they were partners. You had one guy up front. He was the face of it. That’s Howie. Howie was the face of it before Howie’s buddy McClain. In the early, in the early sixties. Joe though, the guy in the shadows, he used to say, I’m at the back of the bus. He’s at the back of the bus, but he’s the one with the map. He’s the go-to guy. The guy up front is the guy that gets hit. That’s the guy that gets indicted. So Joe was astute enough to, just stay in the [00:17:00] background, let the kids have it. But they were. Very close, very close. During the war they were, very tight-knit organization. These were friends. They were very affectionate with each other. They took care of one another. This is before Whitey came in. He was, he poisoned the well. But Joe and Howie and Buddy McClean and they, anos when they come in, they were very close. It was a kind of a band of brothers in a way. But Joe still made. Maintain that, everybody was at arms length with him. He was careful about everybody. There was a rift between Howie and Joe later in their respective lives in the in the eighties, into the nineties. I’m told that it was healed. I don’t think it was, and that’s unfortunate. But they were close to most of their lives, they literally went to war together on, on the street, you’re gonna form strong bonds when you know you’re looking at this guy and you gotta rely on him to watch your back. And Gary Jenkins: yeah, Springs Toledo: that’s what was happening. Gary Jenkins: So Irish, they didn’t kick up, if you will, to somebody above them. Everybody was a kind of a independent operator. If you got a piece of action and you had something going that you didn’t have to kick up to [00:18:00] somebody to be part of the Winter Hill gang, if you will. Springs Toledo: That was where the, there were a lot of crews around. They were called independents. And there’s a lot of them around in Boston in the sixties. But if you got too big and you started making real money, Patri was a power in Boston. Gary Jenkins: Yeah. Springs Toledo: Raymond Patri, he was a power in Boston. There’s no doubt about that. But there’s two schools of thought. Some believe that Winter Hill had to always kick up to them, kick to Providence. Others say? No, not really. Because first of all, he loved Buddy McClean. Buddy McClain was he was a very charismatic guy, very tough guy, and he was a man of his word, so they really liked him. So there’s the other school of thought is that, they liked Buddy, they gave him a pass on that. But every now and then they’d have to do him favors, maybe do some hits, things like that. Yeah. Yeah. But again, but in, in Boston it’s, like I said, it’s mostly Irish, it’s not set up like New York where the Italians are a real power that’s right there. He, one guy, matter of fact a name of one of the chapters in the book where I get into the Gangland war. Is Boston was [00:19:00] overrun with sick bastards, quote unquote, because there was just so many dangerous guys. There wasn’t a few here and there, like the gallows or it, there was hundreds of guys and there was damn near psychopathic they were called and underworld polls. There was savages, they go right to your house. And it was too many. This, one guy actually several believed that if there was a problem between Rhode Island. The Boston Underworld, meaning Boston Writ Lodge, including Somerville, Medford, Malden, all that. That. The Italians would’ve come to the table. ’cause the Irish underworld, the Boston Underworld here would’ve made it very much not worth it. Not worth the blood and the treasure. So it’s, yes, with very interesting culture here. What you couldn’t control the Boston underworld. They would just, Boston itself has a reputation. You don’t wanna invade this place. Gary Jenkins: Yeah, just ask the English, huh? Springs Toledo: Exactly. Yeah. We go way back with that stuff. Yeah. Gary Jenkins: Yeah it’s, I was at I went into the north end and looked around at Prince Street and all the place where [00:20:00] Jerry Angelo and all that was going on, and that is such a small. Discreet little area in that then, so you, they just operated and he was not any kind of a real power. It didn’t seem to be like, compared to patriarchal. He was under patriarchal of course. And he didn’t really, it’s like the Irish all had their own thing all around him. All, and he didn’t really have didn’t, I didn’t find any, anything I’ve ever seen where there was much to do between those two. Was there, did he have anything about that? Springs Toledo: He had he had two guys joe Russo, he was a killer. He was a very serious individual and a guy who has two names. Some call him Byi, some call him Zino. Larry was his name. Very serious guy. But that’s two guys. The other dangerous guys in the north end. They were getting up there in age. Meanwhile, like you just alluded to, this sur this surrounded, by these, these crazy guys. Yeah, but they, they did. There was some interplay, there was some contracts would be given to the Hill, for instance. That happened several times. The Hill would borrow [00:21:00] money from Angelou and Jou had a lot of money. They’d borrow money from him. Whitey Belger borrowed money from him with Fleming and actually didn’t pay it back. And then Joe Mack got out of the can. This is 80 late 86, 87, and him and Howie went to Fleming and Whitey and said, listen, you’re paying them back. Matter of fact, you’re paying them back a million because you made us look bad. We pay our debts, you pay him, you pay in back 1 million. And they did. They Whitey Bulger. Yeah. Whitey Bulger did not step two, Joe McDonald. In other words he wasn’t the power that Johnny Depp would have us believe. Gary Jenkins: Interesting. So let’s go back to the family just a little bit. His daughter Jack Le, so when he went to prison, did she talk about that? I have a friend who went to prison for several years and he talks, tells me a lot about his kids coming to visit him in prison. Did he talk about that? Did she talk about that? How that affected her? Springs Toledo: She she talks about her whole life and how he was a shadow in her life. She loved him, [00:22:00] but he brought a lot of chains behind him and a lot of ghosts and a lot of fear of FBI raids and things like that. Even when he was on the run from the FBI was on the, top 10 most wanted, it’s only six o’clock news all over the place in every post office. He would just show up and see her. He thought he was being a dutiful father. He’s showing up. He’s got these black sideburns, glued onto his face and she could see the ink dripping. He got his rug on his head he startled her a lot. So she. He was a cause of great anxiety. And then she became a mother, and then things started to change. She had to protect her boys. And while, he looked like he could be a good grandfather, he was an extremely dangerous man. And when he went away to prison, she tried to be a good daughter. She would send him clippings. Matter of fact, she sent him a clipping of I think it was a national examiner because her father was in it. It was about the top 10. FBI fugitives. And she pointed out she was into astronomy and she astrology and she pointed [00:23:00] out that Joe Mack and another guy named Leo Corey had the same birthday, July 14th. So she thought he’d get a kick outta that. He gets outta prison a few years later, and he shows up at her house with Leo Corey. Who’s still on the top 10 most wanted. And she, he opens the door. He said, do you remember this guy? And she turned, that, that was a scary, that was a very scary moment for her. Yeah. He’s bringing very, this is a convicted murderer. It’s a multiple murderer. She’s got bringing, he’s bringing it to her house like he’s an old friend. So that kind of stuff happened a lot. It almost show off like that. Look what I can do. Yeah. So she had, I, she did love him and she has since forgiven him. And I think this book is part of her process to forgive, what he put her through and what he put his other children through. Not intentionally, he tried to be a good father, but how can you. In that position. Gary Jenkins: Yeah. Yeah. When you bring that violence into the home, and you can’t help but bring that aura of [00:24:00] violence with you. When you live that life and when you come back into the home, there’s still that edge of violence that, that unspoken communication, you jump every time, somebody pulls up out in front and you’re running to the window to see who it is and there’s just always, always on edge. I, that would be it. Springs Toledo: Here’s a good story. So he’s on the run. This is in the I think it’s the late sixties. Joe’s on the run. She’s at home and Joe set his wife and kids up in Malden and a house on the hill. And originally he was gonna live there too. And it’s a, it is a great place. He’s up, he’s on a corner. He’s on a hill. You can see Boston from it. So it’s got a great vantage point for kind of a, a paranoid damaged war veteran. Yeah. So a call comes into the house. Voice says, you know who this is. She’s about 11, 12 years old. Voice says, you know who this is? Yes. Meet me at the bottom of the hill. So she gets her sister Patty and they meet their dad at the bottom of the hill. He takes them bowling and saga. He’s got the disguise on. Yeah. He’s got so many IDs, fake IDs, and he’s they [00:25:00] go to they, they go bowl and. You gotta wait for Lane. So he’s sitting there like this, he got his arms out. He’s feeling good about himself. He’s a good dad. He got his two teenage girls here and one of ’em, one of ’em, almost a teenager. And suddenly over the intercom, Thomas Campbell, your lane is ready. And he’s just sitting there. Thomas Campbell, he’s just sitting there. Finally his daughter says, pat says, dad, that’s you. Oh. And off he goes. So he wasn’t even sure who he was half the time. Yeah. So he’s my heart went out to him in that sense because here’s a man who made some very dark life choices and he’s trying to be a conventional father. Meanwhile, he’s gotta keep his eye on the clock, on the door, on the phone and everything else, all day long. Not to mention the fact that, there’s, it was dangerous lifestyle. But, his daughters, I, his daughters, they idolize him and they loved him. They didn’t fear him, he never raised his hand to them, never raised his hand to them, but they feared what he brought with ’em. Yeah. And that’s a theme book. Gary Jenkins: Yeah. Interesting. Yeah, that’s a, that’s that is so interesting. Think about this [00:26:00] era or of violent violence. I think somewhere in the book I noticed I was going through it where he may have been possibly one of the suspects on the Joe Barbosa head out in San Francisco when they finally got him and in. Springs Toledo: That’s fascinating because actually I had to take out ’cause of the publisher, I take about 15,000 words, but I really get into that. But that had to go. But what happened was. He had to go out there and kill a federal witness. And this guy was a civilian. This guy looked like a grandfather. And but he was gonna be a fence for some rear stamps that Joe had taken a million dollars worth of rear stamps. And this guy was gonna be the fence. He was a rear stamp collector out in Sierra Madre. Long story short, in January of 1976, Joe Mack drives out there, shoots him in the head five times in front of his wife, and then in February, that’s when Bob Bozer is killed February, 1976. This is January, 1976. Now, what I heard from two sources, and they’re pretty good, is that Joe did not go from Sierra Madre, [00:27:00] California back to Somerville. What he did was he went to Laurel Canyon and that’s where Alex Rocco was staying. Alex Rocco du played Mo Green in The Godfather. Oh, Gary Jenkins: yeah. Yeah. Springs Toledo: Yeah, he was a Winter Hill guy and Joe stayed with him on the lamb for so many weeks. I don’t know if it’s true. I couldn’t chase that down. No way you’re gonna find that out. But it was an intriguing little tidbit. So then in in February Bob Bozer is killed. Now when that news hit a bar in Boston called Clocks was a mob hangout. The bartender who knew all these guys. He got off the phone and he yelled out to the bar that Bleepity bleep stool pigeon. Animal Barbosa is dead and gone. God bless Joe Mack. That’s what he said. He just assumed Joe Mack did it. So what I’m trying to chase that down and what happens is so I’m talking to guys, who’re talking to guys. What I [00:28:00] found out is that one guy said no, this that, that wasn’t Joe that was kept in-house among the Italians because Bob Bza really took apart the Italians influences Yeah. In Boston. Yeah. He took them apart with lies. And however, there were three people in that van. I got these I got freedom of information documents and. What I was told by a made guy actually, is that it was Russo and Byi Zino. They’re the ones that took out Bob Bozo with a shotgun from a van. The van two seats were taken out of the van. The windows were painted black. This. Side windows were painted black and peeps were drilled into the side door and the back, so they worked hard to get ’em, but there was a third man in the van, so that’s a little intriguing. Could it have been Joe? I don’t know. Probably not. I’d have to say probably not, but nice story. And then from there, and then literally just a few weeks after that, Joe was in disguise. Remember now he’s already on the news as a as a top 10 fugitive. The FBI’s looking [00:29:00] for, and where is he? He’s in Walpole. How did I find out? I got everybody’s prison records. I could, and Brian Halleran, who turns up later in the book and then turns up dead later in the book. He’s in prison. Joe visits him. How do I know? It’s Joe’s Alias? John A. Kelly, that was his alias at the time. So he’s wanted by the FBI, he’s on the news and literally a week or two later. He’s visiting somebody in Walpole State Prison. From there, I trace him to Montreal. What’s he doing in Montreal? He’s sticking, he’s holding up a an ahed car robbery. With the Montreal Express, they had a great program, the Montreal Express. And Somerville, what they would do is they would just swap guys to do these big highs, get these ika, get these banks, and then just return. So it was awfully hard to catch ’em ’cause they’re just doing like a swap off. Yeah. Joe Mack. Was up there. And what he was doing was, and he, it was a white van, which raises an eyebrow, another white van. And the Amed car, the guy wouldn’t open the door. So they open up the [00:30:00] door of the back doors of the white van. And there is a World War II Browning anti-aircraft gun. And guess who’s behind it? Joe Mack. So this is a very busy man, and he should be, he’s retirement age but did he kill Boba? Probably not, but there was a third guy there. I would not be surprised. I know the Italians used him. Gary Jenkins: You brought something to Montreal Express Now what’s that? I, that I’m not from, I’ve not heard that term before. Springs Toledo: I wasn’t either, but that a lot of guys told me they Gary Jenkins: back heard your story there. Springs Toledo: Yeah, there is. Yeah. They were they were up, they were they were bank robbers. They went for the armor trucks. That was their forte. Very well organized. Very skilled. They were specialized and they would swap off with, winter Hills, sometimes with Southie and South Boston, I should say. South Boston and Somerville would, they were very close, they were very much aligned. They would swap off. I think one of ’em was the brother of a Bruins hockey player. Yeah. Gary Jenkins: Interesting. These guys, they got their connections. I found out more and more after I since I started doing this podcast, how many connections people [00:31:00] had between cities and even within a city connections to regular look like Square John, businessmen and just connections all over the place. It’s Springs Toledo: all over the place. Matter of fact, Joe was Joe was in contact with the guys who escaped from Alcatraz. I couldn’t prove it, but I heard that, he was sending them money and, and supporting them. I pro I didn’t find nearly 50% of what Joe was up to, but that’s more than anybody else. I think before this book, we knew about 2% of what he was up to. Yeah. Gary Jenkins: It was Springs Toledo: pretty guy. Sure. Yeah. He was a footnote in the most of the books. Just a footnote, if that. So Gary Jenkins: that’s the smart one, the one that keeps his head down and keeps out of the papers and everything. Did that, did you talk to John Ano? Springs Toledo: Yes. Yeah. Gary Jenkins: Interesting. Springs Toledo: I did. He was he loved, first thing he said was how much he loved him. All these guys, very serious guys. They’re very powerful guys in the underworld. And when I brought his name up the ones who were close to him, they would say I love that. I love that man. Loved him. They loved and [00:32:00] revered him. Other guys who were not as close to him, but who were very, operatives in the bus world. I bring his name up now, he’s been gone since 1997. And they’d look around like this. And they say, oh gee. So you know, his name is still enough to and matter of fact, I was told early on when I was poking around that I’m poking around in dangerous places and Joe still has friends and you don’t wanna cross these guys, so even now his his shadow still looms, if you will, but I think it approve of what I did because, what I heard is that he’s very honest. He would not want any biographer to pull a pull punches about who and what he was. I didn’t, yeah. But some of his friends warned me. They were, you gotta be careful with this, but I call it bachelor’s privilege. I’m not married, I have no kids. If I end up in a ditch, who cares? So I can take risks. Gary Jenkins: Yeah. That’s some truth. It’s just that last few minutes before you’d done the dish, you go, oh shit, I wish I was anywhere but here. I, Springs Toledo: I would ask to talk to a priest. Let me get a confession. That what you gotta do, Gary Jenkins: you Springs Toledo: know, Gary Jenkins: you’d be like I think it was Tony Citro. Supposedly the story was he [00:33:00] wanted to know if he could say a quick prayer before they did him in, but Springs Toledo: I hope they let him, Gary Jenkins: I don’t know. Steve Fleming, we met, you’d mentioned about Steve Fleming, the Rifleman, who was whitey’s buddy and you, I think you mentioned you had a story about Steve Fleming. Springs Toledo: Steve Fleming was it’s interesting he doesn’t appear too much in the book. One of the things I had to do with this, I had to do my best to keep the names down. One of the a fatal flaw in a whole lot of Boston and Underworld books than any underworld books is there was just 8,000 names. Too many names. There’s too many names. So I, so I mentioned him a few times ’cause you have to, but I’m not focused on Fleming, but I can tell you that Joe was very suspicious of Fleming as early as he was very suspicious of Whitey. He respected him. Fleming was a killer. More of an ambush killer than than a Savage or a guy who took a lot of risks. He was a lot like Whitey, like that. But no, Joe didn’t trust him because. He had a long bid and he got out early, and that’s always a cause for concern among those guys. Why are [00:34:00] you out early? They got a story and the stories backed up by the government. They were already in cahoots. Gary Jenkins: Yeah. Springs Toledo: But with the names, there was one guy, this is an example. He was actually an MDC cop who was part of the Winter Hill gang in the early sixties, and his name was Russ Nicholson. I don’t wanna keep saying Russ Nicholson, the cop. So I shortened it to Russ the cop. Yeah. And then as things went on and the, police department realized that this guy’s involved in the rackets, they forced him to resign. So then I started calling them Rust, the ex cop. Then Rusty ex-cop gets clipped probably by Georgie McLaughlin. He’s dead, so now he’s Rust the dead ex-cop. So I’m trying to be polite to the reader and keep the names down. Gary Jenkins: Interesting. That’s a good idea that I know about that, that people say I love what you did, but there’s too many names. I got confused who was who. So it’s Springs Toledo: yeah, Gary Jenkins: it’s always a problem with these deals. All right, Springs, Toledo. [00:35:00] Let’s see. All of a sudden I like there it is. There you go guys. And guys, I will have your his link to for all his books and the show notes and of course links to my books too, but links to all of these guy, these books. You had some even about John Brown. You wanna go back into little Civil War history? Why check those out too. Guys, thanks so much for coming on the show. Springs Toledo: My pleasure.

This week we look at the increasing madness in the world (and the solution!) - with Ian Plimer;  a Rapper wins Nepalese election;  the Iran war;  Yes Minister; Paula White and Trump's spiritual advisors;  Ayaan Hirsi Ali and John Anderson on Islam;  Scottish government sponsors a pro Islamist group; the Tottenham Islamic call to prayer;  Sydney Iman threatens Chris Minns;  the Iranian womens team;  Euthanasia in Canada;  Zara Larsson glorifies Abortion;  Country of the Week - Mexico;  Company Values;  Brendan O'Neill on Morrisey;  Joe McDonald; Dick Van Dyke - the Cheerful Hollywood Calvinist;  The strange death of Christian Scotland;  the Christian faith of Ben Gannon Doek; and the Final Word - Proverbs 29:18.  with music from Tears for Fears, Jo McDonald, Zara Larsson,  Capercaillie, the Mariachis, Dick Van Dyke and the Red Clay Strays 

Matteo Ceschi"Un'altra musica"L'America nelle canzoni di protestaMimesis Edizioniwww.mimesisedizioni.itCome si definisce una canzone di protesta? A partire da questo interrogativo, Matteo Ceschi decostruisce tre brani leggendari – This Land Is Your Land di Woody Guthrie, Blowin' in the Wind di Bob Dylan e Kick Out the Jams degli MC5 – per comprendere i processi che tramutano una canzone in inno generazionale e le dinamiche attraverso cui, nel corso dei decenni, diversi tipi di pubblico si appropriano di un brano per portare avanti le loro cause. Ad arricchire il testo, numerose interviste realizzate per l'occasione con alcuni autori e interpreti tra cui: Wayne Kramer (chitarrista e fondatore degli MC5), Jimmy Collier (folk singer allievo di Pete Seeger e Martin Luther King) e Joe McDonald (musicista country protagonista a Woodstock).Matteo Ceschi, storico, saggista e fotografo milanese. Collabora da anni con diverse riviste musicali. Ha pubblicato numerosi saggi dedicati alla controcultura statunitense. Come membro del f/50 The International Photography Collective unisce la sua passione per la storia con un'esplicita fotografia documentaristica in rigoroso bianco e nero.Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarehttps://ilpostodelleparole.it/

Welcome to Pulse: Amplify, where we sit down with the leaders and changemakers shaping the future of health. Today we have a frank and fun conversation with UK author Professor Joe McDonald who has just released a book –FHIR and Loathing in Las Vegas: Collected Essays on the Sociology, Anthropology, and Psychopathology of Big IT. Joe's anthology of essays, written over a 13 year timespan track the highs, the lows, the optimism, the realities, the struggles, of the digital transformation of the NHS. George and Louise talk with Jo about some of those learnings, his thoughts on AI, data standards, the future of healthcare, and his advice for others who are passionate about changing the system for the better.Follow Joe on LinkedInResources:Joe's book, FHIR and Loathing in Las Vegas – LinkVisit Pulse+IT.news to subscribe to breaking digital news, weekly newsletters and a rich treasure trove of archival material. People in the know, get their news from Pulse+IT – Your leading voice in digital health news.Follow us on LinkedIn Louise | George | Pulse+ITFollow us on BlueSky Louise | George | Pulse+ITSend us your questions pulsepod@pulseit.newsProduction by Octopod Productions | Ivan Juric

Jon is joined by MN Rep. Joe McDonald who shares very emotional comments on his relationships with the victims of the shootings, and provides keen insight into how the legislature operates. Jon is joined by Rob Doar to get his reaction to the news, and his connection to the people in the legislature. Liz Collin joins to give her perspective on the public's reactions and latest reporting about the capture of the suspect involved.

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Joe McDonald is the co-founder and CEO of tem, a clean energy company changing the way renewable energy is bought, sold and powered. Joe joins Elliot - for the final Jazz Shapers of the season - to chat about disrupting the stagnant energy market, and the myths around renewable energy that hold back its potential.

Joe McDonald is the host of the "On The Move" Podcast and is a lifelong horseman and rancher from Virginia. We had a great chat about horses, mules, and life!

On this episode, host Robert J. Marks concludes a conversation with psychologist Dr. Joe McDonald exploring the relationship between cognitive psychology and artificial intelligence (AI). The age of AI is upon us and is already changing the way we conduct our lives. What is the optimal division of tasks between humans and machines? In Part 2 of this interview, Dr. Read More › Source

On this episode, host Robert J. Marks begins a conversation with Dr. Joe McDonald exploring the relationship between cognitive psychology and artificial intelligence (AI). Dr. Joe McDonald is an expert in cognitive psychology and human factors research. He is the CEO and Principal at Jumpseat Research, a firm that applies cognitive science principles to improve technology design and user experiences. Read More › Source

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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.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Step12AA, #RecoveryJourney, #TwelveSteps, #SobrietySupport, #AddictionRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #FreedomInRecovery, #RecoveryCommunity, #PersonalGrowth, #LGBTQRecovery, #PrideInRecovery, #InnerLiberation, #UnityInRecovery, #SerenityInAction, #GratefulInSobriety, #RecoverySupport

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.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Step12AA, #RecoveryJourney, #TwelveSteps, #SobrietySupport, #AddictionRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #KnowingWhenToGive, #RecoveryCommunity, #PersonalGrowth, #LGBTQRecovery, #PrideInRecovery, #ConsultingTheSpirit, #UnityInRecovery, #SerenityInAction, #GratefulInSobriety, #RecoverySupport

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.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Step12AA, #RecoveryJourney, #TwelveSteps, #SobrietySupport, #AddictionRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #TransformedPast, #RecoveryCommunity, #PersonalGrowth, #LGBTQRecovery, #PrideInRecovery, #FreedomInRecovery, #UnityInRecovery, #SerenityInAction, #GratefulInSobriety, #RecoverySupport

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.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Step12AA, #RecoveryJourney, #TwelveSteps, #SobrietySupport, #AddictionRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #HopelessFeatureOfAlcoholism, #RecoveryCommunity, #PersonalGrowth, #LGBTQRecovery, #PrideInRecovery, #UnderstandingTheDisease, #UnityInRecovery, #SerenityInAction, #GratefulInSobriety, #RecoverySupport

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.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Step12AA, #RecoveryJourney, #TwelveSteps, #SobrietySupport, #AddictionRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #AvoidingDistractions, #RecoveryCommunity, #PersonalGrowth, #LGBTQRecovery, #PrideInRecovery, #StayingOnTrack, #UnityInRecovery, #SerenityInAction, #GratefulInSobriety, #RecoverySupport

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.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Step12AA, #RecoveryJourney, #TwelveSteps, #SobrietySupport, #AddictionRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #GivingInRecovery, #RecoveryCommunity, #PersonalGrowth, #LGBTQRecovery, #PrideInRecovery, #UnexpectedEncounters, #UnityInRecovery, #SerenityInAction, #GratefulInSobriety, #RecoverySupport

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.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Step12AA, #RecoveryJourney, #TwelveSteps, #SobrietySupport, #AddictionRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #SharingYourStory, #RecoveryCommunity, #PersonalGrowth, #LGBTQRecovery, #PrideInRecovery, #ConnectionInRecovery, #UnityInRecovery, #SerenityInAction, #GratefulInSobriety, #RecoverySupport

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.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Step12AA, #RecoveryJourney, #TwelveSteps, #SobrietySupport, #AddictionRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #HumilityInRecovery, #RecoveryCommunity, #PersonalGrowth, #LGBTQRecovery, #PrideInRecovery, #HealingInRecovery, #UnityInRecovery, #SerenityInAction, #GratefulInSobriety, #RecoverySupport

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.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Step12AA, #RecoveryJourney, #TwelveSteps, #SobrietySupport, #AddictionRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #ServiceCommitments, #RecoveryCommunity, #PersonalGrowth, #LGBTQRecovery, #PrideInRecovery, #ConnectionInRecovery, #UnityInRecovery, #SerenityInAction, #GratefulInSobriety, #RecoverySupport, #AuthenticConnections

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.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Step12AA, #RecoveryJourney, #TwelveSteps, #SobrietySupport, #AddictionRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #MindfulApproach, #RecoveryCommunity, #PersonalGrowth, #LGBTQRecovery, #PrideInRecovery, #ConnectionInRecovery, #UnityInRecovery, #SerenityInAction, #GratefulInSobriety, #RecoverySupport

Join Joe McDonald as he talks about the challenges of staying in recovery when the memory of suffering isn't enough to stop us from launching out again, as outlined in Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe explains that the two things that keep us trapped are the fading memory of suffering and the inability to stay in the present moment. He emphasizes the importance of discovering who we are, finding the power that has sent us, and sharing the manner of living that has helped so much in recovery. Joe also highlights the need to outline the program of action, explaining how we made a self-appraisal and why this is crucial for helping others.In Alcoholics Anonymous, Step 12 is about carrying the message and helping others discover the power that can walk them through recovery. Joe encourages us to offer our experience and to walk in the same power that has carried us through 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.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Step12AA, #RecoveryJourney, #TwelveSteps, #SobrietySupport, #AddictionRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #SelfAppraisalInRecovery, #RecoveryCommunity, #PersonalGrowth, #LGBTQRecovery, #PrideInRecovery, #FindingThePowerInRecovery, #UnityInRecovery, #SerenityInAction, #GratefulInSobriety, #RecoverySupport

Join Joe McDonald as he clarifies a common misconception about spiritual progress in Step 12 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe explains that the Big Book isn't talking about theology, but about a conscious, sensory relationship with the power that animates us. This is about feeling and sharing that power, not just talking about it. He emphasizes that both you and the new man must walk day by day in the path of spiritual progress—not just by having a “new guy,” but by experiencing spiritual growth yourself.In Alcoholics Anonymous, Step 12 is about carrying the message and walking a path of spiritual progress. Joe reminds us that this journey is about more than helping others—it's about feeling and sharing the power of recovery through conscious relationship.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.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Step12AA, #RecoveryJourney, #TwelveSteps, #SobrietySupport, #AddictionRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #SpiritualProgressInRecovery, #RecoveryCommunity, #PersonalGrowth, #LGBTQRecovery, #PrideInRecovery, #PathToSpiritualProgress, #UnityInRecovery, #SerenityInAction, #GratefulInSobriety, #RecoverySupport, #ConsciousRelationship

Join Joe McDonald as he delves into the importance of making a self-appraisal and straightening out the past in Step 12 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe emphasizes that credibility comes from having made a self-appraisal yourself, rather than just telling others what to do. He explains that while we are all working to straighten out our own pasts, helping others with their steps is part of this process. However, Joe reminds us that the true work of straightening out one's past is between each individual and the power that animates them.In Alcoholics Anonymous, Step 12 focuses on carrying the message and practicing these principles in all our affairs. Joe encourages us to lift others up as we continue on our own path of recovery, always remembering that the work we do is part of healing our own past.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.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Step12AA, #RecoveryJourney, #TwelveSteps, #SobrietySupport, #AddictionRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #SelfAppraisalInRecovery, #RecoveryCommunity, #PersonalGrowth, #LGBTQRecovery, #PrideInRecovery, #StraighteningOutThePast, #UnityInRecovery, #SerenityInAction, #GratefulInSobriety, #RecoverySupport

Join Joe McDonald as he dives into Step 12, emphasizing the importance of carrying the message to others and walking in redemption, as outlined in Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe explains that after experiencing a spiritual awakening through the steps, our job is not just to claim redemption, but to live it and share it with others. He reminds us that the next chapter in our recovery is about putting faith into action, as faith without works is dead. Joe encourages us to offer our redemption to others, embodying the principles found within the steps.In Alcoholics Anonymous, Step 12 is about practicing these principles in all our affairs and helping others experience the same awakening. Joe invites us to embrace our role in sharing the message and walking in the spirit of recovery.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.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Step12AA, #RecoveryJourney, #TwelveSteps, #SobrietySupport, #AddictionRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #WalkingInRedemption, #RecoveryCommunity, #PersonalGrowth, #LGBTQRecovery, #PrideInRecovery, #FaithWithoutWorks, #UnityInRecovery, #SerenityInAction, #GratefulInSobriety, #RecoverySupport

Join Joe McDonald as he discusses the importance of walking in faith and understanding alcoholism as a fatal illness in Step 12 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe explains that both faith and recovery require us to believe in things we cannot see, which is why improving our consciousness is essential. He also emphasizes that alcoholism is not just a condition of the mind but also of the body, referencing the doctor's opinion that alcoholism may manifest as an allergy. Joe asks us to reflect on how alcohol, a sedative, paradoxically energized many of us, further complicating our understanding of the illness.In Alcoholics Anonymous, Step 12 encourages us to carry the message of recovery to others and explain the true nature of alcoholism. Joe invites us to deepen our understanding of both faith and the conditions that accompany this disease.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.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Step12AA, #RecoveryJourney, #TwelveSteps, #SobrietySupport, #AddictionRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #FaithInRecovery, #RecoveryCommunity, #PersonalGrowth, #LGBTQRecovery, #PrideInRecovery, #UnderstandingAlcoholism, #UnityInRecovery, #SerenityInAction, #GratefulInSobriety, #RecoverySupport, #BodyAndMindInRecovery

Join Joe McDonald as he reflects on the importance of consulting the Spirit when deciding how and when to give, as taught in Step 12 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe emphasizes that it's not about assuming the outcome of our giving, but about our motive and the respect we show. He reminds us that sometimes we're entertaining angels without realizing it, and that if we're called to give, it's because the Creator has ordained it. He shares how we must be guided by the Spirit and act with pure intentions, knowing that it's not about what the recipient will do, but about what we're called to do.In Alcoholics Anonymous, Step 12 focuses on carrying the message and living by spiritual principles. Joe encourages us to follow spiritual guidance in our acts of giving, knowing that the Spirit will show us the way.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.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Step12AA, #RecoveryJourney, #TwelveSteps, #SobrietySupport, #AddictionRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #ConsultingTheSpirit, #RecoveryCommunity, #PersonalGrowth, #LGBTQRecovery, #PrideInRecovery, #GivingWithPurpose, #UnityInRecovery, #SerenityInAction, #GratefulInSobriety, #RecoverySupport, #ActsOfCompassion

Join Joe McDonald as he shares the story of Jim, a man who didn't start drinking until his thirties but quickly lost his business due to alcohol. Jim, once an entrepreneur, found himself taking a job at the car dealership he used to own, a humbling experience. Joe reflects on how Jim's agitation mirrors the frustrations many of us face when we feel we're in situations “less than” what we think we deserve. Even though Jim had a few words with his boss, it was nothing serious—just part of the journey of adjusting to a new reality.In Alcoholics Anonymous, Step 12 focuses on carrying the message and practicing these principles in all our affairs. Joe encourages us to find humility in our own experiences and understand that even when life takes unexpected turns, recovery offers a path of redemption and growth.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.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Step12AA, #RecoveryJourney, #TwelveSteps, #SobrietySupport, #AddictionRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #HumilityInRecovery, #RecoveryCommunity, #PersonalGrowth, #LGBTQRecovery, #PrideInRecovery, #RedemptionInRecovery, #UnityInRecovery, #SerenityInAction, #GratefulInSobriety, #RecoverySupport, #HumbleBeginnings

Join Joe McDonald as he shares a powerful story of encountering someone who asked for exactly $8, reminding us that sometimes we're entertaining angels without even knowing it. Joe explains that when the Big Book talks about burning the idea of recovery into consciousness, it's about speaking life into others with depth and weight. This isn't about impressing others with stories of the past, but about sharing the power that animates us, speaking from a place of truth that will resonate and come with force.In Alcoholics Anonymous, Step 12 focuses on carrying the message to others with depth and weight, ensuring that the idea of recovery is burned into their consciousness. Joe encourages us to speak life into others by sharing the message with power, conviction, and the intention to inspire transformation.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.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Step12AA, #RecoveryJourney, #TwelveSteps, #SobrietySupport, #AddictionRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #BurnTheMessage, #RecoveryCommunity, #PersonalGrowth, #LGBTQRecovery, #PrideInRecovery, #SpeakingLife, #UnityInRecovery, #SerenityInAction, #GratefulInSobriety, #RecoverySupport, #DepthAndWeight

Join Joe McDonald as he shares a heartfelt story about an unexpected encounter at a rest stop. While initially laughing at the sight of a beat-up trailer with a “Just Married” sign, Joe's experience took a turn. He realized that the people inside were struggling, and despite his initial reaction, he felt compelled to give them everything in his wallet. This moment of spontaneous giving reminds us that Step 12 is about practicing these principles in all our affairs, including showing compassion and generosity where we least expect it.In Alcoholics Anonymous, Step 12 is about carrying the message to others and living by spiritual principles. Joe's story highlights the importance of giving freely and selflessly, even when the circumstances seem unusual or humorous at first.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.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Step12AA, #RecoveryJourney, #TwelveSteps, #SobrietySupport, #AddictionRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #GivingInRecovery, #RecoveryCommunity, #PersonalGrowth, #LGBTQRecovery, #PrideInRecovery, #CompassionInRecovery, #UnityInRecovery, #SerenityInAction, #GratefulInSobriety, #RecoverySupport, #ActsOfKindness

Join Joe McDonald as he celebrates a special milestone in the recovery community at New Freedom. Joe shares the story of John, who, after serving a life sentence, has been stepped down from house arrest to general parole for the first time in 33 years. Joe emphasizes the importance of these victories in recovery, reminding us that by the grace of a loving God and the support of the community, real transformation is possible.In Alcoholics Anonymous, Step 12 is about carrying the message to others and recognizing the transformative power of recovery. Joe highlights that recovery isn't just about sobriety, but about embracing freedom in all its forms, and celebrating milestones, both big and small.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.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Step12AA, #RecoveryJourney, #TwelveSteps, #SobrietySupport, #AddictionRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #RecoveryMilestones, #RecoveryCommunity, #PersonalGrowth, #LGBTQRecovery, #PrideInRecovery, #FreedomInRecovery, #UnityInRecovery, #SerenityInAction, #GratefulInSobriety, #RecoverySupport, #LivingInFreedom

Join Joe McDonald as he discusses the importance of sharing personal experiences in Step 12 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe explains that while some doctors, ministers, or hospitals may be hesitant to assist, those who truly know you and recognize your redemption will call upon you to help others. He reminds us not to start out as an evangelist or a reformer but to simply share what we were like, what happened, and what we are striving to be now. Joe emphasizes that every connection made in recovery is not by accident and that sharing your story is enough to help others draw their own conclusions.In Alcoholics Anonymous, Step 12 focuses on carrying the message to others through personal experience. Joe encourages us to speak from the heart, knowing that our story can inspire others on their path to recovery.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.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Step12AA, #RecoveryJourney, #TwelveSteps, #SobrietySupport, #AddictionRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #SharingExperienceInRecovery, #RecoveryCommunity, #PersonalGrowth, #LGBTQRecovery, #PrideInRecovery, #SpeakingFromTheHeart, #UnityInRecovery, #SerenityInAction, #GratefulInSobriety, #RecoverySupport, #LivingInTruth

Join Joe McDonald as he shares insights on the mental condition surrounding the first drink, as discussed in Step 12 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe emphasizes that this “queer mental condition” prevents normal functioning of willpower. He shares how even with clean time, a tough week can bring the temptation to let off steam by having a few drinks, illustrating the mental battles many face in recovery. Joe asks us to reflect on how often our minds lead us into situations where our willpower alone isn't enough to stay sober.In Alcoholics Anonymous, Step 12 teaches us to carry the message of recovery to others and to share our experiences. Joe encourages us to be mindful of how easily the mind can rationalize that first drink and to stay grounded in our recovery.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.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Step12AA, #RecoveryJourney, #TwelveSteps, #SobrietySupport, #AddictionRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #MentalConditionInRecovery, #RecoveryCommunity, #PersonalGrowth, #LGBTQRecovery, #PrideInRecovery, #FirstDrinkMentalBattle, #UnityInRecovery, #SerenityInAction, #GratefulInSobriety, #RecoverySupport

Join Joe McDonald as he discusses the delicate balance of conversation when helping others in Step 12 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe explains that sometimes, we want to let off steam, but doing so can lead to significant consequences. He highlights the importance of not labeling someone as an alcoholic during the early stages of conversation, and instead allowing them to draw their own conclusions. Joe reminds us that we're not powerful enough to argue with the voice of addiction, but we can speak to the part of them that wants to live.In Alcoholics Anonymous, Step 12 teaches us to carry the message to others with care and wisdom. Joe emphasizes that the key is engaging with the person who is ready to recover, not arguing with the addiction that seeks to destroy.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.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Step12AA, #RecoveryJourney, #TwelveSteps, #SobrietySupport, #AddictionRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #EffectiveCommunication, #RecoveryCommunity, #PersonalGrowth, #LGBTQRecovery, #PrideInRecovery, #SpeakingToRecovery, #UnityInRecovery, #SerenityInAction, #GratefulInSobriety, #RecoverySupport

Join Joe McDonald as he discusses the practical approach to helping others in Step 12 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe explains how most of us meet people in recovery settings, through family members, or by simply being asked for help. He emphasizes the importance of engaging in general conversation first, as outlined on page 91 of the Big Book. Joe also highlights that the moment we humble ourselves to ask someone for help, we are already in Step 12—this step is all-inclusive in its nature. Helping others is not just a part of recovery, but the very foundation of it.In Alcoholics Anonymous, Step 12 teaches us to carry the message and practice these principles in all our affairs. Joe encourages us to embrace humility and recognize that we're already on the path of Step 12 the moment we ask for help or offer it to someone else.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.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Step12AA, #RecoveryJourney, #TwelveSteps, #SobrietySupport, #AddictionRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #HelpingOthersInRecovery, #RecoveryCommunity, #PersonalGrowth, #LGBTQRecovery, #PrideInRecovery, #HumilityInRecovery, #UnityInRecovery, #SerenityInAction, #GratefulInSobriety, #RecoverySupport, #HealingTogether, #LivingInService

Join Joe McDonald as he emphasizes the importance of intensive work with others in Step 12 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe explains that practical experience shows nothing will ensure immunity from drinking more than this intensive work with fellow alcoholics. He highlights the promise and the condition—that other activities may fail, but working closely with others in recovery is key. Joe reminds us that emotional and mental challenges will come, but the support and connection we build through service will help us stay grounded and strong.In Alcoholics Anonymous, Step 12 calls for carrying the message to others and practicing these principles in all our affairs. Joe encourages us to engage in this intensive work, knowing that it is a crucial part of maintaining our own sobriety and supporting the recovery of 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.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Step12AA, #RecoveryJourney, #TwelveSteps, #SobrietySupport, #AddictionRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #IntensiveWorkInRecovery, #RecoveryCommunity, #PersonalGrowth, #LGBTQRecovery, #PrideInRecovery, #SupportInRecovery, #UnityInRecovery, #SerenityInAction, #GratefulInSobriety, #RecoverySupport, #HelpingOthersStaySober

Join Joe McDonald as he shares the powerful lesson of the Good Samaritan, relating it to Step 12 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe explains that the Good Samaritan, although unlikely and even forbidden to help, could not walk past his brother who was beaten by the side of the road. Instead, he stopped, tended to his wounds, and took responsibility for his care. This story reminds us that in recovery, we are called to take ownership of the care of our brothers and sisters, even when it's inconvenient or unexpected.In Alcoholics Anonymous, Step 12 is about carrying the message and being of service to others. Joe encourages us to embody the spirit of the Good Samaritan by stepping up to help those in need, taking responsibility for their care, and being a source of support on the journey to recovery.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.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Step12AA, #RecoveryJourney, #TwelveSteps, #SobrietySupport, #AddictionRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #GoodSamaritanLesson, #RecoveryCommunity, #PersonalGrowth, #LGBTQRecovery, #PrideInRecovery, #HelpingOthersInRecovery, #ServiceInRecovery, #UnityInRecovery, #SerenityInAction, #GratefulInSobriety, #RecoverySupport, #SoberLiving, #BrotherhoodInRecovery

Join Joe McDonald as he shares the powerful message that everyone in recovery has a calling, as outlined in Step 12 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe emphasizes that if you're in New Freedom, you are called to deliver this message to thousands of people, reminding them of their infinite value—despite what life circumstances may have taught them. He encourages us to awaken to this truth, even when the world conspires to convince us otherwise.In Alcoholics Anonymous, Step 12 is about carrying the message of recovery to others and living by spiritual principles. Joe reminds us that each of us has a calling to share this truth with others, helping them realize their worth and value on the journey to recovery.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.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Step12AA, #RecoveryJourney, #TwelveSteps, #SobrietySupport, #AddictionRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #CallingInRecovery, #RecoveryCommunity, #PersonalGrowth, #LGBTQRecovery, #PrideInRecovery, #AwakeningToYourWorth, #UnityInRecovery, #SerenityInAction, #GratefulInSobriety, #RecoverySupport, #SoberLiving, #LivingYourPurpose

Join Joe McDonald as he reflects on the powerful experience of seeing the world differently through recovery, as outlined in Step 12 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe asks, why do the authors say “this is an experience you must not miss” instead of “a sight”? He explains that when we begin to see things differently, we also feel them—because truth has a feel. Joe emphasizes that this feeling of truth is the power we call God, and it's a transformative part of the recovery journey.In Alcoholics Anonymous, Step 12 is about carrying the message to others and living by spiritual principles. Joe encourages us to embrace this experience fully and to recognize the truth and power we now feel through our connection with our Higher Power.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.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Step12AA, #RecoveryJourney, #TwelveSteps, #SobrietySupport, #AddictionRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #TruthInRecovery, #RecoveryCommunity, #PersonalGrowth, #LGBTQRecovery, #PrideInRecovery, #ExperienceInRecovery, #PowerOfTruth, #UnityInRecovery, #SerenityInAction, #GratefulInSobriety, #RecoverySupport, #SoberLiving, #GodsPowerInRecovery

Join Joe McDonald as he delves into the promises of Step 12 of Alcoholics Anonymous, where helping others becomes the foundation stone of recovery. Joe explains that a simple kind act every now and then is not enough—being of service may require great sacrifices, including the loss of sleep, interruptions to your life, and sharing your resources with others. It may mean countless trips to jails, hospitals, and even asylums, but this is the work we do in recovery. Joe asks us to reflect on how many of us have been to these places and how strangers have shown up to support us there.In Alcoholics Anonymous, Step 12 is about carrying the message to others and practicing these principles in all our affairs. Joe encourages us to live out these promises, embracing the power of service and the transformation it brings to ourselves and 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.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Step12AA, #RecoveryJourney, #TwelveSteps, #SobrietySupport, #AddictionRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #FoundationOfRecovery, #RecoveryCommunity, #PersonalGrowth, #LGBTQRecovery, #PrideInRecovery, #HelpingOthersInRecovery, #ServiceInRecovery, #UnityInRecovery, #SerenityInAction, #GratefulInSobriety, #RecoverySupport, #SoberLiving, #CommitmentToService

Join Joe McDonald as he explains why prayer and meditation are essential in Step 12 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe shares that when we speak to the divine within us, we receive answers through intuitive thoughts or decisions. He emphasizes that we won't take these actions unless we know it's real. Drawing from personal stories, Joe highlights the importance of empowering people to connect with the power that animates them, rather than making them dependent on us. This is crucial, especially for those who come from homelessness or situations where they had to ask for everything.In Alcoholics Anonymous, Step 12 focuses on carrying the message and helping others, but with the understanding that we are guiding people to rely on their Higher Power. Joe reminds us that true freedom comes from building that spiritual connection, not from dependence on 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.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Step12AA, #RecoveryJourney, #TwelveSteps, #SobrietySupport, #AddictionRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #PrayerAndMeditation, #RecoveryCommunity, #PersonalGrowth, #LGBTQRecovery, #PrideInRecovery, #FreedomInRecovery, #UnityInRecovery, #SerenityInAction, #GratefulInSobriety, #RecoverySupport

Join Joe McDonald as he reflects on the promise of living in a new and wonderful world by following the dictates of a Higher Power, as outlined in Step 12 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe asks participants to recall moments when their external circumstances—such as prison, homelessness, or hospitalization—didn't immediately change, but their attitude shifted dramatically. He emphasizes that our external situations don't define us, but the power within us will guide us through. This promise of internal transformation, regardless of circumstances, is a key aspect of recovery.In Alcoholics Anonymous, Step 12 teaches us to carry the message to others and live by spiritual principles, helping us to live in a new world, no matter what challenges arise. Joe encourages us to share this experience of inner transformation with others on the recovery 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.Join us for more inspiring recovery stories and transformative insights.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Step12AA, #RecoveryJourney, #TwelveSteps, #SobrietySupport, #AddictionRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #NewLifeInRecovery, #RecoveryCommunity, #PersonalGrowth, #LGBTQRecovery, #PrideInRecovery, #HigherPowerGuidance, #InternalTransformation, #UnityInRecovery, #SerenityInAction, #GratefulInSobriety, #RecoverySupport

Join Joe McDonald as he shares insights into the spiritual journey of recovery in Step 12 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Joe explains that, much like addiction takes over when we feed it, recovery begins to take control when we put the spirit of recovery inside us. This spirit once sought to devour us, but now it guides us toward healing. He emphasizes that newcomers to recovery are relieved to find that AA is not about judgment but about support and understanding—people seeking to help, not condemn.In Alcoholics Anonymous, Step 12 encourages us to carry the message to others, helping them understand the spiritual nature of recovery. Joe reminds us that recovery is about sharing this spirit of healing with others and walking together in sobriety.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.Check out our website at: www.positionofneutrality.orgYouTube:http://www.youtube.com/@positionofneutrality721Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositionOfNeutralitySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mGbAbcacTs83RhMsv6FmY?si=6531e7adfdbb480eRSS: Position of Neutrality | RSS.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@interactivestepexp?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc#PositionOfNeutrality, #JoeMcDonald, #BrianReinhart, #WayneGiles, #EricReinhart, #DeniseMcDonald, #JoeTeaches, #BigBookAA, #ISEJourney, #Step12AA, #RecoveryJourney, #TwelveSteps, #SobrietySupport, #AddictionRecovery, #SpiritualAwakening, #SpiritOfRecovery, #RecoveryCommunity, #PersonalGrowth, #LGBTQRecovery, #PrideInRecovery, #HealingTogether, #UnityInRecovery, #SerenityInAction, #GratefulInSobriety, #RecoverySupport, #LivingSober, #ServiceInRecovery, #SpiritualHealing, #EmotionalSobriety, #CourageToChange, #SoberLiving, #SelfDiscoveryInSobriety, #AwakeningInRecovery, #SoberStrength

State representative Joe McDonald (R-Delano) joins the show in our final hour as we play your talkbacks all morning long.

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