(052) Phil Phails @ Two Way Prayer III with Father Bill W.

In this episode, Phil takes us on a journey through fear, doubt, and transformation using two-way prayer as a central practice. He shares his personal experiences with inner child and shadow work, exploring how connecting with a source—God, spirit, or inner guidance—can help us navigate challenges in life, career, and relationships. Phil reflects on family dynamics, career transitions, monetizing his show, and even stepping into stand-up comedy, all while examining the delicate balance between ego, authenticity, and alignment with love and purpose. Drawing inspiration from Carl Jung’s Answer to Job, biblical narratives, and 12-step principles, Phil explores how suffering, compassion, and trust can deepen our connection to self, source, and others. This episode offers a roadmap for anyone seeking personal growth, spiritual alignment, and practical ways to manifest their highest self.two-way prayer, spiritual growth, inner guidance, shadow work, inner child healing, Phil Phails podcast, meditation practice, 12 step recovery, personal transformation, career transition, forgiveness practice, Jung Answer to Job, divine guidance, self discovery, faith and sufferingAbout Father Bill W. Father Bill W., an Episcopal priest, has dedicated over five decades to the field of addiction treatment, serving as a counselor, clinical director, and administrator. A University of Dayton history graduate with post-graduate work at Columbia University, he has a diverse background that includes the Peace Corps, working with orphaned children in the Bronx, life on a kibbutz in Israel, and involvement with the Catholic Worker Movement. He began his addiction work in Detroit as a Jesuit seminarian, achieving sobriety since 1972.Awarded the Wheelock Whitney Award in 2008 for bridging faith and science in addiction recovery, he now concentrates on Two Way Prayer studies, with a website and podcast promoting the practice within 12-Step recovery. His podcast, "Father Bill W.," has garnered a significant following, while he has led numerous workshops on Two Way Prayer.Father Bill W. has authored articles on spirituality and AA history, conducted research on AA's early prayer and meditation practices, and lectured as adjunct faculty on addiction and spirituality. Now retired, he volunteers to enhance addiction recovery through spiritual practices and reaches thousands with his workshops and bi-monthly newsletter. He is a husband, father of three, and grandfather of seven, residing near Austin, Texas.Websites: www.TwoWayPrayer.org www.SamShoemakerCommunity.orgyouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzKZ4y1Ml8RER8ouBEv3YGgpodcast: https://anchor.fm/fatherbillwAbout Phillip Jones👨‍👧‍👧 Single dad | 🧠 Neurodivergent & Proud | 🛤️ Path SeekerAfter a lifetime of personal growth—through self-help, therapy, and endless learning—I'm embracing my unique journey. No more chasing 'normal.' Here to celebrate the quirks, the trials, and the joys of being authentically me. 🌟Leaving the software world behind, I'm forging a new trail with "Phil Phails," a show that revels in the messiness of life and learning. Catch my latest adventures and dad moments on Austin Public and YouTube. Let’s redefine success together. #PhilPhails 🎬The Fool's journey is a tapestry of learning, woven with threads of naivety and the vibrant colors of experience. Each step is a dance between innocence and wisdom, a transformation that beckons the curious souls to witness the unfolding of a human in bloom. Embrace this odyssey with open arms, for the path of the unknowing is a canvas for growth, and every traveler a masterpiece in progress.👉 Follow me on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phil_phails/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/philphails/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philphails Twitter: https://twitter.com/philphails🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell to get notified about new videos: https://www.youtube.com/@PhilPhails