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Our Primary Purpose - Behind the Mic [Season 1, Episode 3]

Behind the Mic [Season 1, Episode 3]

01/28/25 • 19 min

Our Primary Purpose

In this episode, discover the powerful role of Public Information in carrying the A.A. message of recovery. Meet GSO Staff member Patrick C, who discusses how the principle of “attraction rather than promotion” guides A.A. in the digital age. Hear from co-founder Bill W. and learn more about the important role of anonymity. Plus, a sneak peek at the 2025 A.A. International Convention in Vancouver, Canada.

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In this episode, discover the powerful role of Public Information in carrying the A.A. message of recovery. Meet GSO Staff member Patrick C, who discusses how the principle of “attraction rather than promotion” guides A.A. in the digital age. Hear from co-founder Bill W. and learn more about the important role of anonymity. Plus, a sneak peek at the 2025 A.A. International Convention in Vancouver, Canada.

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Our Primary Purpose - Behind the Mic [Season 1, Episode 3]

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- The views and opinions expressed during this podcast are those of our guests. No one person speaks for A.A. as a whole

- And a major industry. A.A. - Co-founder, Bill W. at the 1951 General Service Conference, speaking on a dilemma, Alcoholics Anonymous was facing in its early years.

- Then very early we began to have the public relations problem. A tradition had to be created that no drunk was to run t

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