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Sober Sunrise brings you AA Speaker Tapes from around the world. Rather than an AA discussion podcast, Sober Sunrise brings you speakers who share step-work, workshops, and general fellowship discussion points.
We are not affiliated with AA in anyway.
We are not affiliated with AA in anyway.
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Chris D. from New Bern, NC speaking about the steps 5 through 9 at a step Workshop in New Bern, NC - May 24th 2009
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In this AA workshop, Chris walks through Steps Five through Nine with clarity, humility, and lived experience, emphasizing that real recovery is not about mere abstinence but about a full spiritual transformation rooted in honesty, willingness, and action; he breaks down how inventory, confession, character defects, and amends form the forge that reshapes an alcoholic’s life, showing how courage, responsibility, and surrender to a Higher Power lead to freedom, restored relationships, and the ability to live as a useful, principled human being—one who clears away the wreckage of the past and walks forward with integrity, service, and peace.
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Mike L. from Indianapolis, IN speaking on the topic "Taking the 11th step to the street" at the Serenity at the Beach conference in Destin, FL - August 28th 2010
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Mike reflects on decades of sobriety shaped by painful honesty, repeated failure, and ultimately a lived practice of Steps 10 and 11, where maintaining conscious contact becomes a moment-by-moment discipline rather than a theory; through sponsorship, rigorous self-examination, meditation as “effective thought,” and profound personal loss—including loving deeply and grieving without drinking—Mike describes how surrendering old ideas about God transformed despair into purpose, restored relationships, and allowed him to live with integrity, emotional sobriety, and usefulness, proving that real spiritual growth is measured not by years sober, but by humility, presence, and a life devoted to love and service.
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Chris R. from Ingram, TX speaking at the SRI Roundup in Scottsdale, AZ - August 12th 2011
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Chris shares his journey from chronic relapse, untreated alcoholism, and a suicide attempt to lasting recovery after finally being properly diagnosed as an alcoholic and taken quickly through the Big Book and the Twelve Steps; with humor, urgency, and deep conviction, Chris explains why meetings alone never kept him sober, how a spiritual experience removed his obsession to drink, and why service, sponsorship, and maintaining daily conscious contact are essential for long-term freedom—highlighting a life transformed from hopelessness to usefulness, decades of sobriety, and a commitment to carrying a clear, undiluted message of recovery to newcomers who are still dying.
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Howard W. from Edmonton, Albert, Canada speaking at Salmon Arm Roundup, British Columbia, Canada - March 17th 2007
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Howard reflects on nearly five decades of sobriety, tracing his journey from early alcoholism shaped by war, military life, and repeated humiliation to lasting recovery found through acceptance, service, and spiritual surrender; with humility, humor, and deep gratitude, Howie highlights the life-saving importance of Step One, sponsorship, family, and giving sobriety away, sharing how AA restored his marriage, allowed his children to grow up without a drunken father, and gave him a life of dignity, usefulness, and conscious contact with a Higher Power that continues to sustain him even in old age.
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Cindy M. from Dallas, TX speaking about the 12 step at the Primary Purpose Group in Dallas, TX - January 2009
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Vince Y. from Pasadena, CA speaking at the Lubbock Conference in Lubbock, TX - July 16th-19th 1987
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Vince shares his deeply honest journey from privilege, education, and early professional success into devastating alcoholism marked by jail, addiction to narcotics, career loss, broken marriage, homelessness, and despair, followed by a long and painful period of sobriety without recovery until desperation finally made him willing to take action; through humility, surrender, sponsorship, disciplined obedience, and actually working the Twelve Steps, Vince experiences a true spiritual awakening that restores not only sobriety but dignity, purpose, and usefulness, ultimately rebuilding his career, marriage, and inner life, and demonstrating with clarity that Alcoholics Anonymous works not by motivation, intelligence, or self-will, but by willingness, action, and reliance on a Higher Power—offering hope that no matter how far one has fallen, lasting recovery and a meaningful life are possible.
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David T. from Spartanburg, SC speaking at the South Carolina Area Assembly - October 2nd 2004
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In this raw and deeply reflective AA speaker talk, David shares his journey from early alcoholism marked by fear, violence, failed self-help solutions, and repeated attempts to quit on willpower alone, to lasting sobriety that began on March 9, 1992. He describes hitting a point of complete surrender—when every solution had failed—and how willingness, not belief, opened the door to a Higher Power, the 12 Steps, and a life rebuilt through service, integrity, and consistency. Today, David’s recovery is defined not by the absence of pain, but by the ability to face life with dignity, faith, and connection, while carrying the message to newcomers, detoxes, and prisons one day at a time.
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Brian P. from Round Rock, TX speaking at the Fellowship of the Spirit convention in Copper Mountain, CO - June 29th 2013
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In this deeply honest and moving AA speaker share, Brian recounts his journey from severe alcoholism, crime, prison, relapse, and despair to lasting sobriety that began on March 6, 1993, emphasizing that real recovery only came when he fully surrendered both alcohol and self-will through the 12 Steps. With humility and humor, he reflects on healing family wounds, making amends, rebuilding integrity after spiritual relapse, and learning that sobriety must be actively maintained through honesty, service, and reliance on God—ultimately becoming a devoted husband, father, sponsor, and servant to others, especially incarcerated alcoholics, proving that transformation is possible no matter how far down the scale one has gone.
Music: Deep by KaizanBlu
Chris C. from Dallas, TX speaking at the 12th annual Big Ole Roundup in Alexandria, MN - March 12th 2016
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Chris delivers a crystal-clear, Big Book–centered AA talk that breaks down alcoholism as a real, diagnosable illness of body and mind, explaining why willpower, meetings alone, and “just don’t drink” never worked for him, and how following the directions in the book—step by step, without shortcuts—led to a living relationship with God, freedom from obsession, and a full life that includes sobriety, marriage, fatherhood, service, and joy; with humor, depth, and precision, Chris shows that AA is not about opinions or inspiration, but about action, discipline, and walking the same path as those who recovered before us.
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John H. from Wildwood, NJ speaking at the Aberdeen Wednesday Night Group's Quarterly Meeting in Aberdeen, SD - 2008
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John shares a raw, unforgettable AA story that traces his life from a fear-filled alcoholic childhood and early drinking relief through crime, violence, prison, homelessness, repeated bottom-after-bottoms, and utter emotional bankruptcy, before finally finding real sobriety through Alcoholics Anonymous as a program of action—not meetings alone; by learning the difference between the fellowship and the program, taking the Steps with a sponsor, praying even in disbelief, and acting his way into new thinking, John rebuilt his life from the ground up and has lived sober since May 19, 1973—showing that AA is not about just seeing the parade, but stepping inside the tent and truly living.
Music: Deep by KaizanBlu
Jay S. from Redondo Beach, CA speaking at the 13th sponsorship conference in Tacoma, WA - October 21st-23rd 2005
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Jay shares on the life-or-death importance of sponsorship and action, tracing his journey from morning drinking, homelessness, arrests, and spiritual emptiness to lasting sobriety through the Big Book, rigorous step work, meditation, and a life devoted to loving and serving others; through decades of sponsorship, walking people through birth, death, relapse, and redemption, Jay shows how Alcoholics Anonymous doesn’t just help people stop drinking—it restores souls, rebuilds families, deepens spiritual connection, and leads to a life far beyond anything imagined when one is willing to do the work and pass it on
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Jeff V. from Jamestown, ND speaking at the Aberdeen Wednesday Night Group's Soberstock Roundup in Aberdeen, SD - 2008
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Jeff shares a deeply honest and often humorous AA speaker talk about growing up feeling terminally different, discovering alcohol as his solution, cycling through obsession, despair, suicide attempts, and failed self-will, and finally finding lasting sobriety through sponsorship, Big Book action, service, and a growing relationship with God; his story highlights the life-or-death importance of Alcoholics Anonymous, showing how recovery gave him stability, meaningful work, a loving marriage, and the privilege of being a present, sober father—proving that real freedom comes not from managing life, but from surrender, action, and trust.
Music: Deep by KaizanBlu
Wes H. from Denver, CO speaking at the Colorado Convention of Young People in AA - May 31st 2008
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Wes shares a deeply moving AA speaker talk that traces his alcoholism from a chaotic, alcohol-soaked childhood through outward success, inner terror, and emotional isolation, to a life-saving moment of identification in an AA meeting that finally made him feel seen and safe; through sponsorship, Big Book step work, and learning to live in love, service, and spiritual balance one day at a time, Wes rebuilt his life from the inside out—showing that true sobriety isn’t just not drinking, but living centered, connected, and free.
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Glynn W. from Jackson, TN speaking at the 28th Bluff City Fellowship Conference in Memphis, TN - October 2002
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Glynn delivers a raw, funny, and deeply human AA speaker talk that traces his alcoholism from childhood resentment and early drinking through blackouts, DUIs, treatment failures, and repeated relapses, before finding real sobriety through sponsorship, step work, humility, and service; his story highlights the life-or-death importance of Alcoholics Anonymous, showing how recovery restored his ability to be a safe man, a loving father whose son has never seen him drunk, and a useful member of the world—proving that lasting change comes not from willpower or meetings alone, but from living the program fully and honestly.
Music: Deep by KaizanBlu
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Dan S. from Santa Monica, CA author of the book Big Book Awakening speaking at a weekend workshop on the Steps at the Blueprint for Recovery group in Vancouver, Canada - 2011
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Dan shares a deeply thoughtful Big Book–centered AA talk that walks through why intelligence, consequences, meetings, and even belief in God were not enough to stop his drinking, and how understanding the Doctor’s Opinion, the physical allergy, the mental obsession, and the spiritual malady finally explained why he kept drinking even when he desperately wanted to stop; through disciplined sponsorship, thorough step work, and living in service, Dan found lasting sobriety and a practical way to access real power—offering clarity, hope, and direction to anyone who feels confused, stuck, or unconvinced that Alcoholics Anonymous can truly work for them
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Today marks 1 year since we published our first speaker meeting, today is Episode #241, and we are grateful for the amazing community and fellowship you have all created, and continue to share wisdom with those that need the message of AA, and it's principals. Here's to another year! 🧡🧡
D.J. S. from Ingram, TX speaking at the Lufkin Group's 56th anniversary in Lufkin, TX - June 4th-5th 2004
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DJ shares a powerful recovery story centered on the life-or-death importance of fully recovering—not staying “sick”—through the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, describing how early discomfort, addiction, legal consequences, and spiritual emptiness culminated in desperation and surrender, leading to a profound spiritual awakening after treatment and committed step work that removed his obsession to drink; through sponsorship, service, and practicing love as action, DJ rebuilt his life with sustained sobriety since November of 2000, meaningful relationships, honest work, stability, and gratitude, emphasizing that recovery is real, complete, and meant to be lived fully—proof that when the program is followed as laid out, lives can be restored beyond anything imagined.
Music: Deep by KaizanBlu
Brian P. from Union, ME speaking at the Tuesday night Surrender Group of Alcoholics Anonymous in Portland, ME - December 23rd 2008
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Brian’s story is a powerful reminder of how untreated alcoholism can drive a life to absolute desperation—and how complete surrender can rebuild it from the ground up: after years of relentless drinking, drug use, crime, and prison sentences, Brian reached a breaking point and was finally 12-stepped back into AA on March 6, 1993, a day that marked not just sobriety but a total transformation of his thinking, values, and purpose; through fully working the 12 Steps (not just attending meetings), he came to understand alcoholism as both a physical allergy and a mental obsession, found a spiritual solution that replaced the obsession to drink, repaired deep family wounds—especially with his mother—became a man of integrity, rebuilt relationships, stayed sober for over 15½ years, and dedicated his life to service, particularly carrying the message into prisons, showing that no one is too far gone and that real recovery brings freedom, responsibility, and a life centered on helping others rather than self-destruction.
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Tim H. From Louisville, KY speaking at the 23rd Lake Murray Men's Conference in Ardmore, OK - March 6th-8th 2009
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Tim traces the arc of his life as alcoholism stripped away everything he valued—from basketball glory to marriages, fatherhood, integrity, and even hope—until the pain finally pushed him into the rooms on April 12, 1990. Through honest self-examination, sponsorship, service, and the discipline of “doing the stitches,” Tim rebuilt his life piece by piece. His story is marked by profound loss, hard lessons, reconciliation with his children, and the beautiful transformation of a once-broken marriage restored after decades apart. He celebrates long-term sobriety, saving a granddaughter’s life, witnessing his daughter find AA recovery, and learning how presence, humility, and action connect him back to God and the people he loves. A heartfelt testimony of growth, grace, and the miraculous possibilities found in AA.
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Jim S. from Indianapolis, IN speaking at the Bagdad Retreat in Bagdad, KY - May 28th 2005
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Jim reflects on his lifelong progression of alcoholism—from a 14-year-old chasing connection, to a Vietnam medic drinking to numb trauma, to a husband losing himself inside rage, fear, and emotional absence. His story highlights the life-altering moment when Al-Anon and AA slowly brought spiritual change into his home, leading him back to sobriety after disastrous controlled drinking attempts. Through step work, deep amends, and a profound awakening sparked by service, sponsorship, and facing the Vietnam War Memorial, Jim discovers a God of transformation. Despite heart failure and the loss of his former identity, he continues living with purpose by helping others, proving that recovery reshapes a life far beyond alcohol.
Music: Deep by KaizanBlu
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Bill L. from Dunellen, NJ and Mike L. from West Orange, NJ speaking at a workshop titled "Maintaining Conscious Contact During the Holidays" in Albany, NY - December 7th 2002
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Bill & Mike's full weekend workshop on “Maintaining Conscious Contact During the Holidays,” where they lay the spiritual foundation for the entire series by addressing untreated alcoholism, the spiritual malady, and why sobriety without inner change leads to misery; through Big Book references, lived experience, and practical guidance, they emphasize that true recovery comes from maintaining conscious contact with a Higher Power moment by moment, especially during emotionally charged times like the holidays, highlighting how spiritual fitness, service to others, and living Steps 10–12 daily restore peace, sanity, and freedom long before the festivities even begin.
Music: Deep by KaizanBlu
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