The Gathering With Roger B.
The Gathering’s talks are generally tied to one or more of the 12 Steps, but are always guided by spiritual concepts, principles and ideas common to most faiths. Topics are drawn from a variety of sources: the 12 steps, many of the well-known wisdom texts, science and other teachers that speak to a spiritual solution to life's challenges. About Roger B. Roger has been in recovery for over 47 years and has spent thousands of hours in service, sharing his experience, strength and hope. He has created curriculum for treatment centers, and lead workshops and retreats throughout the United States and Canada. Roger is a Certified Spiritual Director, and offers insight into spiritually-based living skills that are relevant to all people – whether in recovery or not. Roger is the first to admit that his long-term sobriety was brought about by the “trial-and-error method.” His experience reveals what has worked, and - perhaps more importantly - what has not worked, but taught him valuable life lessons. Roger B. and The Gathering with Roger B. are not affiliated, or endorsed by any third parties or 12-step programs. The Gathering on Zoom first and Third Wed 7pm CT id 728-200-4166 password 513915 downloads at www.gstl.ecwid.com
Episodes
110 episodes
#110 2nd Chances
As we look back over our successes and failures, one thing becomes abundantly clear. Grace & Mercy are real operative states. I didn't get what I deserved and I got more second chances than I ever imagined possible. There's a great group di...
#109 The Pattern of Transformation
This is a companion piece to episode 108. The process of Order, Disorder & Reorder is the process of transformation. Old ideas have to be evacuated to make room for the new ideas, the growth is painful because of our clinging. Its a process...
#108 4 World Views
This is taken from Richard Rohr's book " The Universal Christ" The 4 views are Material, Spiritual, Priestly and Incarnational. None of them are all good or all bad, but one is most useful. One is the most useful. Give it a listen and find out ...
#107 Stuck on the God Idea
Nothing binds me, except my thoughts, and nothing limits me except my fear, and nothing controls me except my beliefs. What stands in the way is my belief system. I need to be open to new ideas/concepts. Instead of my arguments about the God id...
#106 The Power of Story
In 12 step recovery we talk about what I was like, what happened and what I am like now. Its not about abstinence (although that's the critical starting point) Its about a lifestyle that does not include resentment, fear and shame. Acquiring to...
#105 Amazing Grace
Amazing Grace - the unmerited gift. Where there is Grace there is Mercy - a reprieve "I didn't get what I deserved." I cant see the how or why, but where I am left is an undeniable experience of transformation, humility and gratitud...
#104 Forgiveness, Expectations & Solutions
Forgiveness is for the forgiver. It frees me from the weight of carrying a life time of harms, slights and injustices. I think the world is unfair and I have been mistreated. I may have, but what am I going to do about it? I can be a victim or ...
#103 Use Your Tools! What Tools?
Mans World, (external referral) predicated on self reliance. Some of those tools are effort, focus, domination, win, be number one. The Spiritual tools involving introspection, embody your recovery or your faith. Belief in a Power greate...
#102 I Need You! is that true?
Needs are external. The beast uses our Basic instincts of Social and Security to trick us into to thinking we need, money, approval, status, nice things ect to be happy. So the question is where do I find my true self, my purpose, direction and...
#101 The Answer Is?
We are searching for the answer. To happiness, purpose , direction, success , joy! But everywhere we have looked has yielded nothing in the large scale of things. Nothing lasting or substantial. Perhaps I /We have been looking in the wrong plac...
#100 Acceptance & Suffering
Acceptance is to believe "it is what it is" without labeling it good or bad. I suffer when I demand the person,place, thing, circumstance or condition should be determined by my "agenda or expectations" I am powerless and in my lack of un...
#99 The Walk
If you are a Faith practitioner or in a 12 Step program, the challenge is the same. Are my walk and talk in sync? Do I live the Principles I claim as mine, are they in my actions. Does my declaration ( of who I am, what I'm about) match my acti...
#98 Loss and Change
Life is celebration and loss. Everything that comes into our life has a expiration date. What do I do with loss , grief, celebration? Do i lame something or someone? When I push away the pain I also push away the answer. What is this trying to ...
#97 Where are you? Alignment
If this conversation resonates, follow and share the show with someone who needs it, leave a quick review to help others find it, and consider supporting monthly to keep these talks free. What am I aligned to? Mans world, Gods world...
#96 Holding Steady Through The Holidays
So we have the Holidays on the horizon. I did this a couple of years ago. If you are someone who has a lot of stress during this time of year. This may offer you some options. Its an open mic session, people sharing what and how they get throug...
#95 The Beast Fear and Resentment
We all have that voice inside us...the Inner Critic, the Narrator, the Boss, the Director...mine is the Beast. The voice that has been in control of me since I was a little boy. But it didn't tell me it was the Beast, it told me it was "The Ans...
#94 The Doctors Opinion Part 2
Part 2 If you are living with or have been effected by someones addiction. You are, and have been, effected. Why do they act the way they do? Don't they care? What about our marriage and the children? What is going on? This is what ...
#93 The Doctors Opinion Part 1
Part 1 If you are living with or have been effected by someones addiction. You are, and have been, effected. Why do they act the way they do? Don't they care? What about our marriage and the children? What is going on? This is what ...
#92 Whats Wrong with Me?
As a boy I came to the conclusion there was something wrong with me. No matter what I did or achieved it never felt like enough, it didnt complete me. So I became more convinced that I had to show you, i would prove I was someone. What was behi...
#91 Lay Down Your Burden
We are at a place where the world, and our circumstances are crushing us. Arrived at this point there is nothing (in mans world) that is giving any relief or pleasure. When you give up or let go you need something to grab onto. Starts with admi...
#90 Fear Set in Motion
What is the block to all progress? FEAR! The beast will use fear and shame to keep you in the past and Future, never here;now! I have a thought, the thought informs the action and the action generates the consequence. Its not a mystery Like Beg...
#88 A Design for Living Part 2
This part 2 of a series of 3 We are now in the phase of uncovering the Truth. What's in the way of me not being able to be the man or woman I want to be? This is a revelation and revolution, it is the examination of our inter...