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bob_sapp · 02-29-2008, 04:31 PM

Someone give me the 411 on these guys and what they do.

jimhere · 02-29-2008, 04:36 PM

Joe and Charlie are a couple of guys, one from Arkansas, one from Oklahoma that take people through the steps as outlined in the book during weekend seminars. Joe just passed away recently.

If you are interested in what they do, there a few sources online that you can download their workshops. One is xa-apeakers.org and the other is The Primary Purpose Group website.
Jim

bballdad · 02-29-2008, 08:19 PM

Joe and Charlie can explain it just as good as anyone I have ever heard.I believe they was the first,or about the first to hold big book seminars..

RufusACanal · 03-01-2008, 06:51 AM

I remember my first set of tapes; for years those eight tapes came with me everywhere in my old college book bag. Now with digital files, I carry these lessons on my IPOD. No one has so comprehensively worked the first 164 pages of the Big Book as Joe and Charlie and presented it to so many people. Never boring, always funny and deeply serious, these two men have set the example for Twelve Steps work. Joe's passing was painful, though I am sure he is simply refining his techniques on that new and wonderful journey he is on.

jimhere · 03-01-2008, 07:26 AM

The only material I've heard that compares are Joe H. taking people through the steps at The Salvation Army in Long Beach, CA in 1985. This set is available on cd now.

DonP.'s "Spiritual Journey" set is good as well. A workshop in Slidell, LA in 1997, available on xa-speakers.org.

Mark H. & Joe H. "How Free Do You Want To Be" is another good one, also available at xa-speakers.

barb dwyer · 03-01-2008, 11:41 AM

I've still got my First 138 pages of the Big Book on cassette ... given to me seven years ago.

I was very sad to hear about Joe passing away.

I went and lissened to those tapes again when CarolD Posted about it.

When I detoxed this last time (and because of those tapes and the Grace of God so far it HAS been the last time) - for two weeks - I could not function without those tapes playing constantly - 24/7 in the house. I just needed their voices in my head.

Joe & Charley.

I get a calm feeling just thinking or them.

Body memory with me now.

02-29-2008, 04:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
bob_sapp Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: witness protection program Posts: 381	joe and charlie Someone give me the 411 on these guys and what they do.

02-29-2008, 04:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
jimhere Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 2,318	Joe and Charlie are a couple of guys, one from Arkansas, one from Oklahoma that take people through the steps as outlined in the book during weekend seminars. Joe just passed away recently. If you are interested in what they do, there a few sources online that you can download their workshops. One is xa-apeakers.org and the other is The Primary Purpose Group website. Jim __________________ "I used to be good for nothing. Now I do good for nothing." ~ Chuck C.

02-29-2008, 08:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
bballdad Is my work solid so far? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Albemarle,N.C. Posts: 2,024	Joe and Charlie can explain it just as good as anyone I have ever heard.I believe they was the first,or about the first to hold big book seminars.. __________________ Faith should not stand in the wisdom of men,but in the Power of God

03-01-2008, 06:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
RufusACanal Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,872	I remember my first set of tapes; for years those eight tapes came with me everywhere in my old college book bag. Now with digital files, I carry these lessons on my IPOD. No one has so comprehensively worked the first 164 pages of the Big Book as Joe and Charlie and presented it to so many people. Never boring, always funny and deeply serious, these two men have set the example for Twelve Steps work. Joe's passing was painful, though I am sure he is simply refining his techniques on that new and wonderful journey he is on. __________________ "Weather forecast for tonight: dark. Continued dark overnight, with widely scattered light by morning." George Carlin Excerpts from Original Manuscript of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous

03-01-2008, 07:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
jimhere Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 2,318	The only material I've heard that compares are Joe H. taking people through the steps at The Salvation Army in Long Beach, CA in 1985. This set is available on cd now. DonP.'s "Spiritual Journey" set is good as well. A workshop in Slidell, LA in 1997, available on xa-speakers.org. Mark H. & Joe H. "How Free Do You Want To Be" is another good one, also available at xa-speakers. __________________ "I used to be good for nothing. Now I do good for nothing." ~ Chuck C.

03-01-2008, 11:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
barb dwyer same planet...different world Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: butte mt Posts: 7,959 Blog Entries: 3	I've still got my First 138 pages of the Big Book on cassette ... given to me seven years ago. I was very sad to hear about Joe passing away. I went and lissened to those tapes again when CarolD Posted about it. When I detoxed this last time (and because of those tapes and the Grace of God so far it HAS been the last time) - for two weeks - I could not function without those tapes playing constantly - 24/7 in the house. I just needed their voices in my head. Joe & Charley. I get a calm feeling just thinking or them. Body memory with me now. __________________ Menopause ~ puberty with experience.

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