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Group Conscience

Group Conscience is the fundamental mechanism of governance and spiritual unity within Alcoholics Anonymous. It ensures that ultimate authority remains with the collective fellowship rather than a centralized hierarchy, safeguarding the program from the corrupting influences of power, money, and ego. The core principle is that the whole takes precedence over individual gain, with leadership earned through humble service rather than inherent right. By adhering to the 12 Concepts and the collective conscience of local groups, the fellowship maintains its focus on its primary purpose: helping the alcoholic achieve sobriety. In these recordings, listeners will encounter a blend of structural analysis and personal testimony. Expert speakers unpack the 12 Concepts as flexible ideals that provide a structural skeleton for world service, while others warn against political machine thinking and the dangers of concentrated power. Additionally, members share how the group dynamic and the power of the collective conscience provide the emotional stability and divine connection necessary for long-term recovery. From deep dives into the spiritual architecture of AA to stories of finding belonging through group unity, these tapes illustrate how Group Conscience transforms a collection of individuals into a resilient, self-sustaining community. Listeners can expect to hear detailed discussions on the balance between administrative necessity and spiritual ideals, affirming that the spirit of love and service must always guide the business of recovery.

20 tapes

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Billy N.
Group Conscience and General Service – AA Service Workshop – 2026 – Part 2 of 2 – Billy N.
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Howard P.
The Twelve Traditions and AA Unity – Traditions Workshop – Part 2 of 2 – Howard P.
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Howard P.
Group Conscience and Trusted Servants – Traditions Workshop – Part 1 of 2 – Howard P.
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Mary J.
AA Unity and the First Tradition – Jane W. RI the 12 Traditions in Our Groups and Personal Lives Workshop – Part 1 of 2 – Mary J.
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Billy N.
General Service Conference Charter – 2025 AA Service Workshop – Part 18 of 27 – Billy N.
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Local AA Speakers
Tradition Two and Group Conscience – Traditions Workshop – Part 2 of 10 – Local AA Speakers
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Herb K.
Unity and the Twelve Traditions – Traditions Workshop – Part 1 of 10 – Herb K.
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Billy N.
Tradition Four and Concept Four – AA Service Workshop – 2025 – Part 24 of 27 – Billy N.
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Debbie D.
Sobriety and Recovery – 12 Step Workshop – Part 5 of 5 – Debbie D.
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John C.
The 12 Traditions and Unity – 12 Traditions Workshop – Part 2 of 8 – John C.
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Mary R.
Common Welfare and Unity – 12 Traditions Workshop – Part 1 of 8 – Mary Jane R
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Sandy B.
The 12 Traditions and the Joint Life Raft – Sandy B.
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Sandy B.
The Czar of South Florida AA – Sandy B. 🤣
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Debbie D.
Applying the Traditions to Personal Life – Debbie D.
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Keith A.
Keith A. – Traditions – Tradition Two and the Group Conscience – 2014
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Bill W.
Forty Sober Drunks in Three Years and Bill’s Wall Street Brain Wanted to Franchise It – Bill W.
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Vannoy S.
Put ‘I’ Into Every Tradition and They Stop Being Group Rules and Start Running Your Life – Vannoy S.
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Tom I.
What Separates a Real AA Group from a Casual Meeting That Can Barely Save Itself – Tom I.
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Homer D.
The Night Bill W. Wrote the Twelve Steps in Thirty Minutes and the Arguments That Nearly Killed Them – Homer D.
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Homer D.
The Night the Steps Were Written: Democracy Saved AA from Its Own Believers – Homer D.
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