"12 Steps of AA" with Father Martin.

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  • čas přidán 21. 12. 2012
  • Father Martin shares his insight on this topic as only he can. Sit back and soak in the wisdom of this awesome man. Thanks for all your help Father Martin. I hope that you all enjoy his unique style as you apply this knowledge in all of your daily affairs.
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    THE 44:59 OF THIS VIDEO HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN FROM ANYONE'S SITE, PERIOD. THIS WAS EDITED FROM MY OWN PERSONAL COLLECTION.

Komentáře • 264

  • @grocho53
    @grocho53 Před 3 lety +58

    I met Father Martin in 1988 and visited his Treatment center several times later, carrying the message he taught me...Thank You Father Martin...this May will be 33 years, god willing ODAAT

  • @goalaspect
    @goalaspect Před 3 lety +109

    saw him live in 1998 - he was amazing - big audience - is amazing guy. I sobered up Aug 12, 1995 - still sober - 25 years and counting - aa - miracles happen here

  • @johngarcia8827
    @johngarcia8827 Před 2 lety +70

    I used to listen to him last year on lost nights when I couldn't make it back from my relapse. He kept my hope alive and now with almost 2 months back continues to do so. I love this man's talks and thank you Lord for Father Martin

  • @sallyfrederick-johnson8865
    @sallyfrederick-johnson8865 Před 3 lety +33

    By God's grace and a loving Father, I have been sober now since 1987, and several of my family members have many years of sobriety too. Celebrating 35 years of contented sobriety. Ever grateful for all of the old-timers that came before me, and carried the message to me for free.

  • @toddsteuart1144
    @toddsteuart1144 Před 3 měsíci +3

    I was a grateful guest of Father Martin Ashley! What a phenomenal man. Listening to him tonight was just the injection I needed!

  • @jefft8933
    @jefft8933 Před 4 lety +31

    Thank God for Fr Martin kept me Sober 30 yrs one day at a time

  • @grumpyoldmanxo
    @grumpyoldmanxo Před 2 lety +15

    I saw Father Martin's "Chalk Talks" way back in the late '70s at the VA Hospital. I later had the pleasure of meeting him at an early AA Convention also back in the late 70s. Happy to say, I'm sober today due to these early sober drunks and priests. Sober since 4-20-1984. One day at a time.

  • @christreadwell5899
    @christreadwell5899 Před 2 lety +9

    Absolutely brilliant! Nearly 10 years sober and what a fellowship to be part of 🙏🏼

  • @germanarenas985
    @germanarenas985 Před 3 lety +23

    I’m grateful to have been exposed to this man. He is very logical and wise in his approach. Blessed be God for illuminating him to help us

  • @Allyourbase1990
    @Allyourbase1990 Před rokem +6

    The only speaker we watched in the rehabs I went to were really old and on VHS . Father Martin was the only one I stayed awake watching . He’s so good !

  • @toddphillips3430
    @toddphillips3430 Před 3 lety +16

    Wisdom from the ages here, a transformational learning experience, wow I am about to watch this again.

  • @maureenmurray8987
    @maureenmurray8987 Před 2 lety +4

    Thank you so much. I was very fortunate to hear father martin speak in pennsylvania in the 1990's. It changed my life for some time. Again. Much appreciated.

  • @aprilberney4472
    @aprilberney4472 Před rokem +3

    I still listen to his same video teachings 10 years into my recovery. So grateful!

  • @barbaragraver
    @barbaragraver Před 3 lety +18

    What a wonderful, inspiring talk! Thank you for sharing. Also, can't help wondering who else cried during the Irish blessing 😊

    • @kevinmead156
      @kevinmead156 Před 2 lety +2

      I did.I'm Irish,alcoholic and Sober thank God!!

  • @kennethledeoux1342
    @kennethledeoux1342 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Thank you GOD for AA ❤

  • @jesusmusicfreak5379
    @jesusmusicfreak5379 Před 6 lety +30

    1st man that indrduced me to the steps in the greatest way!
    He was awesome! Thank You Father Martin💖🆙

  • @KidLeo8869
    @KidLeo8869 Před 2 lety +6

    It doesn't take brains, it takes desire!

  • @jesspoet
    @jesspoet Před 2 lety +6

    This is the utmost best way I have ever heard the 12 steps simplified into a workable real life application.! ❤️ absolutely brilliant. ❤️

  • @briansharp5157
    @briansharp5157 Před 5 lety +14

    When he says the prayer of a drunk is a prayer of the soul in pain I balled my eyes out. I'm struggling so bad with alcohol. I just don't wanna quit. I had 2 years sober and I'm so ashamed of myself.

    • @stevecatone1148
      @stevecatone1148 Před 5 lety +4

      You know the doors are always open

    • @dollyk52
      @dollyk52 Před 5 lety +7

      Please keep going. Reach out! It's ego ...I know the embarrassment..and feeling judged. After 2 and half years I too wandered off into old patterns running the show. There's no way you can get sober while drinking and the dependence on booze is an nightmare. An every ending cycle of blotting out looking for that fleeting feeling of ease. Doesn't really work at all. You know this is a progressive illness. Booze will let you down. Bless you. Your not a loser your sick!

    • @zsasa5764
      @zsasa5764 Před 5 lety +5

      Keep going back

    • @jz8299
      @jz8299 Před 5 lety +4

      On your feet Brian!
      Isaiah 40.31 but those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like the Eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.

    • @leighmiller78
      @leighmiller78 Před 5 lety +4

      Brian, please go to a meeting. Find an old timer and ask for help. They understand. I had an elderly man sober for 30 years take me by the hand and take me through the steps. It was a beginning. He then put my hand in the hand of a woman who took me through them again. She put me in the CENTER of a circle of sober alcoholics who kept me busy as hell!! 2 years passed by quickly and then I met another lady who took me through the steps a third time. By then my mind had cleared, my heart & mind were open and I was willing to acknowledge the exact nature of my wrongs. I've kept sober since September 28,2009. Seems like yesterday & a lifetime ago at the same time. Go back if you haven't already....

  • @darlenechilders4645
    @darlenechilders4645 Před 3 lety +9

    I love to listen to these steps from father martin . Your the best

  • @arozakis
    @arozakis Před 3 lety +5

    I love you Father Martin, your message of AA truly lives on. Amen

  • @the5150channel
    @the5150channel Před rokem +3

    Father Martin is a powerful speaker truly speaking from his soul everytime I listen to one of his talks I can feel his spiritual message.
    Such a blessing, makes me feel good too :)

  • @tarronspencer5483
    @tarronspencer5483 Před 3 lety +9

    Always sorts me out and sets me on the Righteous Path

  • @vanjohnson9837
    @vanjohnson9837 Před rokem +4

    This is the complete bases of how A/A CAN help the alcoholic that still suffers.aug2022.

  • @carlosvicente7811
    @carlosvicente7811 Před 2 lety +5

    Father martin and the recovered alcoholics are forever in my heart

  • @sebascronos5779
    @sebascronos5779 Před 3 lety +3

    thank for your help Father Martin and bless GOd

  • @Firekeeper61
    @Firekeeper61 Před 2 lety +2

    Wonderful Man who has worked with many of us. Still sober. It works if we work it. Plug in Jug 24 years by Gods Grace..

  • @cliffbrown4217
    @cliffbrown4217 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Father Martin was a Saint.

  • @pumpkinspice2597
    @pumpkinspice2597 Před 5 lety +22

    ”It's impossible to stay sober without gratitude.” facts

  • @5224janweb
    @5224janweb Před 4 lety +14

    This takes me clearly back to the beginning of my sobriety w
    hen i first met and listened to Father Martin. I love him and I love AA.

    • @corning1
      @corning1 Před 4 lety

      Jan Webster you let him? Wow that’s awesome. I love father Martin deeply.

  • @danielhollier7586
    @danielhollier7586 Před rokem +2

    then end of this made me cry but I'm so grateful I found this and actually listened properly

  • @babbaruff1045
    @babbaruff1045 Před 5 lety +23

    Just wonderful, I love him and I love the 12 steps, sobriety & finding God is the best thing on earth 🌈💖🙏

  • @marydonovan6681
    @marydonovan6681 Před 3 lety +2

    In the early 70’s Fr. Martin came to Boston and spoke at an AA anniversary which I attended. I am a non-alcoholic, in the Al-Anon program. This man has explained the 12 Steps to alcoholics and to non-alcoholics in a most loving and merciful way. One thing I distinctly remember was him saying, “When approaching a sleeping alcoholic, he will wake up, sit up and throw up.” My sanity was saved by my A-Anon program although my marriage was destroyed. I live the 12 Steps as best I can, but don’t expect to work it perfectly.

  • @nickortega314
    @nickortega314 Před 2 lety +1

    Father Martin still carries the AA message and steps all 12 God bless this Father who was sent to teach us if we want it Chicago IL

  • @PatcoxKennedy
    @PatcoxKennedy Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks be to God for this marvelous man. God thank you for AA and Al-Anon

  • @dcvice6198
    @dcvice6198 Před 5 lety +15

    Extraordinary speaker, much respect for this man!

  • @sum2automation
    @sum2automation Před 5 lety +6

    Yup, truly a life of miracles with-in them 12 step program's. From 1976 - today has been a wild ride. If your drinking your self to death and want to stop, please make the call for help. Good sponsors are hard to find at times, but don't you give up! The recovery miracle is still happening each and every day all around the world in A.A.. Today maybe your recovery miracle day. I'm reminded, that ones own recovery is only 12 steps away.
    Forever grateful for them drunks that came before us and showing the way, to a new life!
    Do as they did and we get what they got, one alcoholic helping another one day at a time.
    Great speaker that truly loved A.A.
    Thanks for sharing!

    • @ms.bubblestheclown1681
      @ms.bubblestheclown1681 Před 4 lety

      AEI Automation Group that’s billshit talk 12 steps are not treatments for substance abuse . This is 2020 . Science base programs . Are here and medicine . This is an old ideology religious cult . No one is powerless .

  • @nathanwilliams9695
    @nathanwilliams9695 Před 2 lety +2

    I love that Martin talks not of the alcoholic but of himself which is the alcoholic

  • @patricklynch9574
    @patricklynch9574 Před rokem +1

    You can have a drink as long as you control your drinking but if you're drinking controls you then you need help.
    I woke up drunk once and wanted my pain and misery to end and decided to drink myself back to sleep. Unfortunately my brother happened by my place he threw my liter and a half of wine out. With no other option I got the .22 placed it to my head cocked it and got a phone call from my dad about all the wonderful the gifts I had bought everybody which was a lie it was another thrift store Christmas. And then the police kicked in the door and dragged me off to the psych ward. I'm still here 10 years later. AA was not for me in the long run but it did help.

  • @nathanwilliams9695
    @nathanwilliams9695 Před měsícem +1

    When I don’t hear voices but all I hear is me. Then hearing voices is no longer my problem.

  • @atiger4716
    @atiger4716 Před 4 lety +3

    I want to thank you very much for bringing this video. I really appreciate

  • @bartongross9471
    @bartongross9471 Před 2 lety +1

    Miracles love my life in recovery willingness, courage to change faith to move mountains thanks, Father Martin.

  • @angelaingle9190
    @angelaingle9190 Před 3 lety +1

    i so love his wisdom thank you father martin

  • @HectorRodriguez-tm8np
    @HectorRodriguez-tm8np Před 2 lety +1

    Omg this was so beautiful. It brought me to tears. AA has saved my life thru it's efforts in inspiring NA by laying the blue print about what works.

    • @dannypowell594
      @dannypowell594 Před rokem

      You seriously cried watching this? I mean it's really interesting don't get me wrong and I'm a recovering addict that has been involved in Alcoholics Anonymous for some years but goddamn, it made you cry? I feel like you're lying.
      10th step that shit bro ffs

  • @Eric31477
    @Eric31477 Před 8 lety +15

    Father Martin and Joe & Charlie !!!!!!!!

  • @alicesadler5441
    @alicesadler5441 Před 2 měsíci

    Love this and how he explains it. Its so true

  • @ajpollock1991
    @ajpollock1991 Před 2 lety +1

    So thankful for these videos I use them daily to continue to educate my self.

  • @rigofernandez830
    @rigofernandez830 Před 2 lety +1

    Truully amazing 👌👌👌👌!
    Awesome man...this is the way to teach!!..simple..clear..POWERFULL !

  • @suzannevaeth8310
    @suzannevaeth8310 Před 3 lety +1

    I was blessed to see Father Martin in person.

  • @robertdoran9243
    @robertdoran9243 Před rokem

    If I only had this good man as my sponsor, I'd probably be helping other suffering alcoholic by now,

  • @user-oy7xf2fh5x
    @user-oy7xf2fh5x Před měsícem

    I enjoy listening to this talk and I also enjoy Chuck c

  • @nathanwilliams9695
    @nathanwilliams9695 Před měsícem +1

    Love in universal eternal existence is more advanced.

  • @mrearlygold
    @mrearlygold Před 7 lety +2

    Thank you Framingham Freddie in LW Fla. Thank you

  • @liztupling6271
    @liztupling6271 Před rokem

    Love you Father Marin... (Eternally) Rest in Peace. Met you several times In Washington DC ( Georgetown area) back in 1983-1984

  • @margymurphy702
    @margymurphy702 Před 5 měsíci

    Loved his Tape i will be 36years Sober on 15th January God bless AA Always 🙏🙏🇬🇧

  • @ranniecromer2989
    @ranniecromer2989 Před 6 lety +5

    Good,very good....

  • @petehorton5591
    @petehorton5591 Před 2 lety +1

    THANK YOU FATHER MARTIN.

  • @citytrees1752
    @citytrees1752 Před 3 lety +2

    Great talk. Thanks for sharing. (Sorry to see that it also brought out some cray-crays).

  • @goofyfoot2001
    @goofyfoot2001 Před 2 lety +1

    I believe I met him in treatment at Warwick Manor in Maryland in 1983. That whole year was a blur but pretty sure he visited regularly.

  • @treyebroyhill4011
    @treyebroyhill4011 Před rokem

    he is a awesome man. learned so much from him....

  • @zon7374
    @zon7374 Před 2 lety +2

    Well said Sr god bless

  • @fredvanwinkle5298
    @fredvanwinkle5298 Před 4 měsíci

    He is an excellent teacher

  • @grahamherbert3612
    @grahamherbert3612 Před 11 měsíci

    22 years clean and sober, both in, and out of AA, the most important thing I've learned, Is that alcoholism is not a disease, it is an addiction like any other. The 'disease model' has been in part responsible for hundreds of thousands of deaths "Keep coming back" (until you can't), and the direct financing of a multi billion dollar 'recovery' industry. They just want to see you again, and again, and again.

  • @alicesadler5441
    @alicesadler5441 Před rokem

    Love this

  • @JRC_86
    @JRC_86 Před 4 lety +4

    Call AA whatever you want. IT WORKS.

    • @jameswright5547
      @jameswright5547 Před 4 lety

      A really good friend of mine put it in simple words why an addict/alcoholic uses "It Works". So, what you have stated, is a perfect example of why a person should use AA. Because it works. If the alcohol works use AA because it works. I love it!

    • @robertparaday9122
      @robertparaday9122 Před 3 lety +2

      @TrollingAndBowling I've been to hundreds of groups and I never heard any of them say AA is the only way...howd u get clean tho?

  • @doctor4God
    @doctor4God Před 3 lety +1

    Amen!!

  • @johnirvine2106
    @johnirvine2106 Před 4 lety +1

    Sadly missed father Martin 🙏🙏🙏

  • @user-ng4lj8us2x
    @user-ng4lj8us2x Před 3 lety +3

    RIP FATHER MARTIN
    🙏🙏🙏🔥🔥🙌🙌🙌

  • @BobBurdens-ds9pc
    @BobBurdens-ds9pc Před 10 měsíci

    Absolutely fabulousness hope. Must continue. Work steps. Love you all. And present. When many r. Not

  • @arboristo4407
    @arboristo4407 Před 4 lety +2

    Wow❤️❤️❤️

  • @nathanwilliams9695
    @nathanwilliams9695 Před měsícem +1

    God continued to take inventory and when god was wrong god promptly admitted it.

  • @JoseDeLeon1110
    @JoseDeLeon1110  Před 7 lety +20

    Reading some comments that may not agree with you is alright. It is showing others that the message of hope may need to be presented in a slightly different way. Who or what Father Martin may have been is not his message to the world. So, wasting thought on attempting to figure that all out is proof to you that you continue to miss the point of what this is all about. His message is what is the point.

    • @jameswright5547
      @jameswright5547 Před 4 lety +2

      The addict likes to 'Split Hairs' in order to manipulate and get his/her way.

    • @doublequin
      @doublequin Před rokem

      @@jameswright5547 that's interesting. What constitutes splitting hairs for you? Is it splitting hairs that I believe the speaker made several circular reasoning errors and thoroughly misinterpreted the use of a couple steps (a clue, #5 in particular)

  • @frederikjanssen1573
    @frederikjanssen1573 Před 3 lety +1

    This man is a genius

  • @martingrissom3997
    @martingrissom3997 Před rokem

    Thank U that is good stuff.👍

  • @dickturpin435
    @dickturpin435 Před rokem +1

    'Wisdom is heard, not spoken.' Anon.

  • @davidsmith4721
    @davidsmith4721 Před rokem

    Im a fan. Ive talked to those who met him and they speak well of him

  • @kentparsons7772
    @kentparsons7772 Před 6 dny

    Inspirational ❤

  • @charlesrosebushes7748
    @charlesrosebushes7748 Před rokem +1

    According to Bill Wilson the Insanity is when an alcoholic is sober and decides to pick up the first drink knowing full well everything bad that will happen

  • @jasonvogue4487
    @jasonvogue4487 Před 3 lety +1

    Still struggling and I live in the same state that father Martin lived in It is extremely likely say

  • @Mark_Ocain
    @Mark_Ocain Před 3 lety +2

    This Priest would see alcoholism every day ..some Priests and Brothers develop an astonishing thirst for liquor. I guess it's a hard life so I shouldn't be surprised

  • @Mark_Ocain
    @Mark_Ocain Před 3 lety

    Even people that drink say a few pints of beer in the evening can have an effect on your motivation it's not just the blackout drunk that affects his life through booze. AA I think recognises it and helps people that are what some might consider functional. My take is if you drink enough for you to blow say, 08, it's enough to affect more than your driving in the short and long term.

  • @nathanwilliams9695
    @nathanwilliams9695 Před měsícem +1

    You can never tell the writer of Myfanwy in Heaven that he can’t requite Myfanwy. IF HE TRULY WANTS TO.

  • @lydiarushing9305
    @lydiarushing9305 Před 3 lety +1

    One day at time 🤗😇😃

  • @tonybutts3874
    @tonybutts3874 Před 5 lety +3

    I try an be humble with a attitude of gradatude, understanding that I dont understand all things ,its ok, so much good stuff in AA

  • @rgcv
    @rgcv Před 3 lety +2

    35:24 made me cry

  • @BobBurdens-ds9pc
    @BobBurdens-ds9pc Před 10 měsíci

    My. Goodness es. I love this guy's message. Open heart ♥ ♥ surgery. Insert. Note to selfie

  • @Qwalnuts
    @Qwalnuts Před 3 lety

    Wow.

  • @Li0nshare
    @Li0nshare Před rokem +1

    Gods not mad he’s patient

  • @IvonaFlakus
    @IvonaFlakus Před měsícem

    The power of *we* #humble

  • @staceywilliams7291
    @staceywilliams7291 Před rokem +1

    He could make a non-alcoholic an alcoholic just so he could listen to him and get sober.

  • @charlesrosebushes7748

    "The disease is not immoral, the actions as a result is immoral"

  • @fatlazypig
    @fatlazypig Před 3 lety +2

    Proof that AA works for religious people too. “You don’t have to be Irish catholic to qualify as a drunk, but it helps”.

    • @johnkenny694
      @johnkenny694 Před 3 lety

      Where you praying to God in the Pub when you were getting pissed???

  • @shamsuddinkhizer
    @shamsuddinkhizer Před 2 lety

    I only find few talks of pastor martin can anyone give me his whole talks recording s

  • @terrorists-are-among-us

    Father Martin is GREAT 😂

  • @NavigatingOurFaith
    @NavigatingOurFaith Před 4 měsíci

    Deo Gratias 🙏

  • @MrMerrrrrrr
    @MrMerrrrrrr Před rokem

    ❤️☀️❤️☀️❤️☀️

  • @keithlaw95
    @keithlaw95 Před 3 lety

    would like a copy of this video for use in recovery

  • @MSU439
    @MSU439 Před rokem

    Alcohol Misuse Disorder can be cured in about 3 -4 months. It can be cured and you can moderately drink again. But this requires you to accept the gift of your own accountability.

  • @nathanwilliams9695
    @nathanwilliams9695 Před měsícem +1

    This is about Nathan and Alex

  • @Game-ib3ql
    @Game-ib3ql Před 11 měsíci

    Drunk as hell watching this