Best Secular Aa Podcasts (2025)

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EPISODE 96 - RALPH - “walk straight with eyes wide open” 40:58

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This is a powerful, raw, and deeply human AA share. Ralph’s story traces the full arc of alcoholism—from denial and destruction, through surrender, to recovery—and then shows how recovery tools sustain him even through the unimaginable grief of losing a daughter. A few things that stand out: The turning point: His surrender moment in the back of th…

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Secular AA Global Speaker Tour - London Atheist, Agnostic, & Freethinkers in AA - Sep. 7, 2025 1:20:16

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September 2025: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by the London Atheist, Agnostic, & Freethinkers in AA. Our speakers this month are: Paul S, Esti (not recorded), and Thomas ..with Emma as emcee. Following these talks is sharing from around our agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA world. This is an open and welcoming meeting…

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Replay from Santa Monica 2014 first secular AA gathering 1:03:18

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EPISODE 95 - Jack 18:44

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In this powerful share, Jack opens up about his journey through addiction, homelessness, and the turning point that led him into recovery. From days spent in a tent behind a motel, cut off from family and consumed by alcohol and methamphetamines, to finding hope in detox, rehab, and the rooms of A.A., Jack’s story is raw, honest, and inspiring. He …

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EPISODE 94 - ALEX 25:03

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From a Catholic schoolgirl to a crack house, from a promising engineer to a ditch in Georgia: Alex’s story is a raw and harrowing journey through addiction, trauma, and mental health crisis. After multiple DUIs, psych wards, and a terrifying psychosis, she found herself completely broken. But through the unexpected strength of her family, the love …

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EPISODE 93 - Speaker Charlie 33:36

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In this raw and deeply personal share, Charlie—an alcoholic and addict with a tumultuous past—opens up about his decades-long struggle with addiction, identity, and recovery. From his first drink at age five to his last, which finally made him confront his self-destructive behavior, Charlie’s story is one of repeated cycles of sobriety and relapse,…

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Retro Rebellion Dog Key Players in AA History with Bob K 35:15

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A significant portion of this Rebellion Dogs Radio Episode 20 was the first interview we conducted with recovery friend/history lover, and writer Bob K, also known as Bobby Beach, originally aired in January 2016. It is with sadness that we share the news that Bob passed away at the age of 75 on August 12, 2025, in the early morning hours. This rec…

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Secular AA Global Speaker Tour - AA International Convention in Vancouver - Secular AA Panelists - Aug 3, 2025 1:39:02

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Due to technical difficulties, this month's Global Speaker Tour was not captured with Spanish translation, we apologize for the inconvenience and it should be good going forward. (Debido a dificultades técnicas, el Tour Global de Oradores de este mes no fue capturado con traducción al español, pedimos disculpas por el inconveniente y debería estar …

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EPISODE 92 - Speaker Michael 24:01

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Michael’s Journey – From Sobriety to Relapse and Back Again Michael’s story is a raw, powerful reminder of addiction’s grip—and the resilience it takes to break free. From his first drink as a teenager, alcohol became an obsession, leading to DUIs, stolen cars, and fractured relationships. After finding sobriety in AA, he rebuilt his life—only to d…

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EPISODE 91 - Speaker Mary Beth 33:47

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"From Chaos to Connection: Mary Beth’s Story of Recovery" In this powerful share, Mary Beth—sober since November 10, 2015—takes us through her tumultuous journey from a childhood marred by family dysfunction and alcoholism to her eventual surrender in AA. With raw honesty and humor, she recounts: Growing Up in Chaos: Raised in a seemingly "normal" …

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EPISODE 90 - Speaker Chris 14:08

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In this deeply personal and reflective episode, we hear from Chris — a member whose story reminds us that healing rarely follows a straight line. Chris shares his early experiences with alcohol, how it became both a refuge and a destructive force, and how a complicated relationship with his father shaped his understanding of connection, masculinity…

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One Big Tent: The Language of the Heart shared at Vancouver 2025 1:36:52

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Rebellion Dogs Radio episode 83 broadcasts within the 90 years of AA in Vancouver, Canada, from July 3 to 6, 2025, at the International Convention. Because COVID-19 prevented the in-person 2020 Detroit I C from happening, it’s been ten years since we all met in Austin. Estimates put the attendance at 38,000 in Vancouver; others enjoyed 8 hours of h…

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EPISODE 89 - Speaker Alyssha 33:07

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Alyssha: Show Up, Stay Sober, Be Honest In this powerful and unflinchingly honest share, Alyssha opens up about the realities of recovery after her first year of sobriety—navigating grief, motherhood, relationships, and the slow unravelling of deeply rooted survival mechanisms. From the loss of her father just before her first sober anniversary to …

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Secular AA Global Speaker Tour - Alcoholicos Anonimos Ateos - July 6, 2025 1:34:34

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en Español July 2025: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by the Stonehenge Steps of the UK. Our speakers this month are: El Bondo Jorge S El Bruja ..with TeMoK as emcee. Following these talks is sharing from around our agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA world. This is an open and welcoming meeting inviting others to share t…

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Secular AA Global Speaker Tour - Alcoholicos Anonimos Ateos - July 6, 2025 (English Translation) 1:10:15

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English Translation July 2025: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by the Stonehenge Steps of the UK. Our speakers this month are: El Bondo Jorge S El Bruja ..with TeMoK as emcee. Following these talks is sharing from around our agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA world. This is an open and welcoming meeting inviting others t…

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EPISODE 88 - Speaker Maggie 16:16

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The Best Gift I Ever Gave Myself – Maggie’s Story of Sobriety In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Maggie shares her journey through addiction and recovery. From her first drink at 15 to waking up in treatment on her 38th birthday, she recounts how alcohol and Adderall gradually took over her life—despite a successful career, a loving fami…

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EPISODE 87 - Speaker Luke Z 38:48

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From Rock Bottom to Redemption: A Raw Journey Through Alcoholism and Recovery In this gripping and unfiltered episode, Luke shares his harrowing descent into alcoholism—from romanticizing the 'tortured artist' lifestyle to waking up covered in spit, blood, and regret. He recounts the delusions that kept him drinking (thinking booze made him 'more i…

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EPISODE 85 - Speaker Ash K 21:53

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Recorded on 14 May 2025 In this moving AA share, Ash K reflects on recently passing the 1,000-day sobriety milestone — a journey marked not just by abstinence, but by profound personal growth. With clarity and grace, she opens up about one of the hardest decisions she’s had to make in her relationship — a step that seemed impossible until she chose…

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EPISODE 86 - Speaker Phill 17:12

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Recorded on 28 May 2025In this raw and emotional share, Phill recounts his harrowing journey through addiction—from teenage drinking to meth dependency, lost marriages, and criminal threats. He describes the manipulative cycles of addiction, the heartbreak he inflicted on his wife, and the moment he hit rock bottom: jobless, homeless, and facing an…

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EPISODE 84 - Speaker Geoff 29:51

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Recorded 7 May 2025 In this powerful share, Jeff Taylor—an alcoholic with 38 years of sobriety—reflects on his journey from traditional AA to secular recovery. He discusses how Alcoholics Anonymous gave him "wings to fly," then took away the sky, and how he found freedom by embracing a non-theistic approach. Jeff opens up about childhood trauma, bi…

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EPISODE 83 - Speaker Jill 17:15

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Recorded on Wednesday 18 June 2025 In this moving episode, Jill shares an intense life experience — at times harrowing, at times uplifting, but always deeply sobering. With remarkable humility and courage, she takes us through moments that challenged her spirit and reshaped her path. What unfolds is not just a personal story, but a universal one: o…

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We Agnostics Panel 2015 Atlanta 57:51

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The magical mystery tour of AA storytelling came to Atlanta in 2015, where 60,000 attendees at the International Convention of Alcoholics Anonymous gathered from July 1st to 5th. “80 years – Happy, Joyous and Free” was the theme. Diggins, Big Mike, and Jeff Y spoke to 1,500 and 2,000 people at the We Agnostics Panel held at the Convention with thre…

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Episode 79 - Speaker Jennifer 24:38

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Recorded on 3/19/2025 Speaker : Jennifer

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Episode 80 - Speaker Bek 29:44

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As Bek stepped doewn from her shift in charge of the AANP Speaker Meeting, she left us with her own stor. Take a listen. Recorded 26 March 2025 IMAGE CREDIT: episode photo @sidthevisualkid

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EPISODE 82: Speaker Dave 26:41

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"It started just after 9am on a Tuesday morning..." From that inauspicious start, Dave shares his story that was about to reach the 2 years of sobriety mark just after this was recorded. RECORDED: 24 April 2025

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EPISODE 81: Speaker Raven 22:08

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AANP's very own Cat-Herder, and Tarot Tuesdayer steps up to the podium to share with us the twists and turns of a life that could've turned out very differently, but eventually lead to sobriety. Buckle up. RECORDED: 17 April 2025

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We Agnostic Panel 1990 Seattle AA World Convention 1:19:47

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This recording is the first-ever "We Agnostics" panel at AA's International Convention, held in Seattle to celebrate 55 years of AA in 1990. At the time of recording, we are a couple of weeks from the 90th Anniversary of AA, held in Vancouver, Canada, from July 2nd to 6th. There will be another We Agnostics Panel at 9:30 AM on Saturday, and also, "…

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Secular AA Global Speaker Tour - Stonehenge Steps (UK) - June 1, 2025 1:37:29

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June 2025: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by the Stonehenge Steps of the UK. Our speakers this month are: Alan H Kenji K Rebekka K ..with Antonia C as emcee. Following these talks is sharing from around our agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA world. This is an open and welcoming meeting inviting others to share their tho…

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Secular AA Global Speaker Tour - Stonehenge Steps (UK) - June 1, 2025 (Traducción Española) 1:43:08

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Traducción Española June 2025: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by the Stonehenge Steps of the UK. Our speakers this month are: Alan H Kenji K Rebekka K ..with Antonia C as emcee. Following these talks is sharing from around our agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA world. This is an open and welcoming meeting inviting other…

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Secular AA Global Speaker Tour - Sober She Devils - May 4, 2025 1:36:56

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May 2025: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by the Sober She Devils. Our speakers this month are: Susan A Lauren S Mary Paige R ..with Jo S as emcee. Following these talks is sharing from around our agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA world. This is an open and welcoming meeting inviting others to share their thoughts about…

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Secular AA Global Speaker Tour - Sober She Devils - May 4, 2025 (Traducción Española) 1:41:59

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Traducción Española May 2025: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by the Sober She Devils. Our speakers this month are: Susan A Lauren S Mary Paige R ..with Jo S as emcee. Following these talks is sharing from around our agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA world. This is an open and welcoming meeting inviting others to share …

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We Agnostic Panel 2000 Minneapolis AA Convention 1:27:02

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In 2000, Minneapolis featured the third rendition of non-believers at the quadrennial International convention of AA. In 1990 We Agnostics was part of the Seattle AA program. In 1995 We Agnostics was hosted by the San Diego AA World Convention; there has been such a panel every world convention since, in Toronto 2005, San Antonio 2010, Atlanta 2015…

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We Agnostic Panel 1995 San Diego AA Convention 1:24:53

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The AA World Convention is a quinquennial gathering to celebrate the anniversary of Alcoholics Anonymous. Since 1990, there has been a “We Agnostics Panel." At the time of posting, we are 80 days away from Vancouver 2025, July 3-6. AA World Convention with the theme “Language of the Heart.” 2025's AA celebration will include a Secular AA Hospitalit…

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Secular AA Global Speaker Tour - Stonehenge AA Freethinking Women, UK - Apr 6, 2025 (Traducción Española) 1:35:30

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Traducción Española April 2025: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by the Stonehenge AA Freethinking Women. Our speakers this month are: Corinne L Mary D Marva ..with Chelsea as emcee. Following these talks is sharing from around our agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA world. This is an open and welcoming meeting inviting ot…

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Secular AA Global Speaker Tour - Stonehenge AA Freethinking Women, UK - Apr 6, 2025 1:45:48

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April 2025: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by the Stonehenge AA Freethinking Women. Our speakers this month are: Corinne L Mary D Marva ..with Chelsea as emcee. Following these talks is sharing from around our agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA world. This is an open and welcoming meeting inviting others to share their …

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Episode 78 - Beyond the Bottle BECCA 21:30

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Becca catches us up on her first 6 months in this episode of BEYOND THE BOTTLE. Recorded on 3/7/2025 Becca - 6 Months Milestone

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Episode 77 - Speaker Kevin 28:46

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Recorded on 13 March 2025 Kevin’s Story – From Chaos to Clarity Kevin’s journey through addiction is a raw, unfiltered odyssey of survival—from childhood trauma and violent family dynamics to sexual abuse, homelessness, and near-fatal overdoses. Growing up in a volatile home with alcoholic parents, he found temporary escape in drugs and alcohol by …

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Secular AA Global Speaker Tour - Secular Sobriety of Portland, OR - Mar 2, 2025 (Traducción Española) 1:31:42

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Traducción Española March 2025: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by the Secular Sobriety meeting from Portland, Oregon. Our speakers this month are: Amanda N Andy R and Nick K ..with Eduardo C as emcee. Following these talks is sharing from around our agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA world. This is an open and welcoming…

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Secular AA Global Speaker Tour - Secular Sobriety of Portland, OR - Mar 2, 2025 1:33:35

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March 2025: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by the Secular Sobriety meeting from Portland, Oregon. Our speakers this month are: Amanda N Andy R and Nick K ..with Eduardo C as emcee. Following these talks is sharing from around our agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA world. This is an open and welcoming meeting inviting ot…

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Episode 76 - Beyond the Bottle AMBER 21:39

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Amber discusses her 1 Year Milestone in this episode of BEYOND THE BOTTLE

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Episode 75 - Speaker Kyle 21:11

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Recorded on 2/26/2025 Speaker : Kyle

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Secular AA Global Speaker Tour - Lets Talk About It (Quad A) of Chicago, IL - Feb 2, 2025 (Traducción Española) 1:53:19

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Traducción Española February 2025: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by the Let's Talk About It meeting from Quad A of Chicago, IL. Our speakers this month are: Pete P Geof B and Edgar G ..with Linda M as emcee. Following these talks is sharing from around our agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA world. This is an open and w…

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Episode 73 - Speaker Rexi 11 February 2025 24:03

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Recorded on 2/11/2025Speaker : Rexi

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C.H.I.M.E. update Growing in Understanding January 2025 1:37:18

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Connection Hope Identity Meaning Empowerment These commonalities of most people who thrive (vs. cope) in recovery from addiction and mental health comes from the research of Mary Leamy, Senior Lecturer in Mental Health Recovery and Staff Wellbeing, and Associate Dean for Postgraduate Research programme, Kings College in London https://kclpure.kcl.a…

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Episode 72 - Speaker Heidi 29:49

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Recorded on 2/5/2025Speaker : Heidi

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Secular AA Global Speaker Tour - Lets Talk About It (Quad A) of Chicago, IL - Feb 2, 2025 1:54:27

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February 2025: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by the Let's Talk About It meeting from Quad A of Chicago, IL. Our speakers this month are: Pete P Geof B and Edgar G ..with Linda M as emcee. Following these talks is sharing from around our agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA world. This is an open and welcoming meeting inv…

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EPISODE 71 - Speaker Matt 41:57

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Recorded on 1/22/2025 Speaker : Matt M

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Episode 70 - Speaker Recording 26:06

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Recorded on 1/15/2025 Speaker : Janis

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Episode 68 - Speaker Recording 41:06

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Recorded on 12/25/2024 Speaker : Matty

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Secular AA Global Speaker Tour - We Agnostics of Austin, TX - Jan 5, 2025 (Traducción Española) 1:02:26

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Traducción Española January 2025: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by We Agnostics of Austin, TX. Our speakers this month are: Justin N Laura S ..with Justin N as emcee. Following these talks is sharing from around our agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA world. This is an open and welcoming meeting inviting others to share…