A Few Thoughts on the Word 'Agnostic'

A Few Thoughts on the Word 'Agnostic'

Author: Tom L. February 18, 2026 Duration: 5:22
This is a short talk about what the word 'agnostic' means and how it fits in AA's 12 steps.

There's a certain kind of honesty that only comes from one person speaking quietly into a microphone, sharing a story without an audience in the room. That's the feeling you get with Tom's AA Podcast. Each episode is a brief, audio-only conversation with Tom himself, focusing on the practical and personal realities of life in Alcoholics Anonymous. You'll hear him talk about working through the twelve steps, not as abstract concepts, but as daily actions and challenges. The discussions are grounded in his own experiences, offering a relatable perspective on recovery that avoids lectures or overly polished advice. This podcast lives in the Health and Fitness category because it deals deeply with mental and physical well-being, understanding that sobriety touches every part of life. It’s for anyone walking a similar path who appreciates a straightforward, personal take on the journey. Tuning in feels less like attending a meeting and more like hearing from someone who gets it, sharing what he's learned along the way in his own voice.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 19

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Steps 6 & 7 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:10
This podcast is about how to do Step 6 and Step 7 within Alcoholics Anonymous.
Balking [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:24
This podcast is about what to do when you find yourself balking at a particular step with AA's twelve steps.
Fear [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:25
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We Agnostics [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:56
An overview of key ideas in Chapter 4, We Agnostics.
The First Paragraph of We Agnostics [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:29
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More About Alcoholism [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Unmanageability 201 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:02
This podcast shows how to use part of Chapter 5 to better understand Unmanageability.
Unmanageability 101 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:56
This short podcast focuses on the second half of the first step, unmanageability, and the Bedevilments found on page 52 of the Big Book.