<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/792347/open_sms">Send us a text</a>The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous was originally designed to be a sponsor in your pocket when there were no meetings to attend. So why do Matt J and Steve insist you shouldn't read it solo? In this honest conversation, they explore why this 1939 "textbook" hits different when you share it with others.From sponsor relationships to Big Book meetings, discover why interpretation matters and how hearing someone else's take on a passage can crack open meanings you've missed for years. Matt shares his EMDR therapy insights that mirror the "circle" of step work, while Steve gets real about those times when you just want to stay pissy (and why that's okay sometimes).Whether you find the Big Book boring, outdated, or life-changing—or all three—this episode breaks down why community reading transforms a difficult text into a powerful tool for recovery. Plus, learn their weekly sponsor routine and why you should always be working a step.Perfect for anyone curious about the Big Book's role in modern recovery or looking to deepen their program. Remember: it's not about reading it perfectly, it's about reading it together.This episode of The Sober Friends Podcast is brought to you by Matt W., who bought us two coffees. Thank you for helping keep the conversation going!Love the show? Stay connected between episodes with the Sober Friends Dispatch—our Substack newsletter packed with real stories, honest reflections, and tools to help you live your best sober life.👉 Subscribe for free at <a href="https://soberfriendspod.substack.com">soberfriendspod.substack.com</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberfriendspod">Support the show</a>📫 Get more honest conversations about sobriety delivered to your inbox! Subscribe to <a href='https://soberfriendspod.substack.com/'>The Sober Friends Dispatch</a>, our weekly newsletter where we go beyond the podcast to share real strategies for alcohol-free living. Join our community by clicking <a href='https://soberfriendspod.substack.com/'>here.</a>

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