The Power of Two Way Prayer

A powerful extension of AA’s 11th Step detailing the forgotten prayer methods used by AA Pioneers that brought them into conscious contact with God and is now bringing new life and renewed spiritual interest to those in recovery today. 

An Episcopal priest with over fifty years in 12-Step recovery, Fr. Bill offers a detailed history of Two Way Prayer along with simple, step-by-step instructions to begin listening for “the still, small voice within.” Working nearly his entire adult life in the addiction treatment field, he received the Wheelock Whitney Award from the Johnson Institute, given to “the man or woman who has advanced the understanding of faith and science in addiction prevention and recovery.”

Fr. Bill demonstrated the effectiveness of the prayer practice in two peer reviewed studies published in prestigious professional journals and has delivered popular workshops and retreats to tens of thousands of men and women in recovery. His weekly podcasts and YouTube channel delve deep into 12-Step recovery history, psychology, and spirituality and rank high in satisfaction among his many thousands of listeners.

Some early reviews:

“What we find in these pages reminds me that the arc of lifelong recovery is a journey demanding commitment, faith, and practical wisdom; thanks to Fr. Bill for showing fellow travelers like me how it works and how to work it along our way.”

—William Cope Moyers, author of Broken, My Story of Addiction and Redemption, VP Public Affairs & Community Relations, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

“This book is the most detailed and extensive ‘deep dive’ into Step Eleven I have ever read. It explains how Step Eleven was practiced during the early days of the Twelve Step movement when we had a 50-75% recovery rate from alcoholism.”

—Wally P., author of Back to Basics and Listening to God

“In these pages, you will find the deep wisdom, lively playfulness, and practical know-how found in those who have walked a good while on the inward road. Father Bill has long been a leading light in the renewal of Two Way Prayer, making this essential reading for anyone seeking to deepen their connection to the highest good within. I’ve grown a great deal from my discussions with Bill and have been eagerly awaiting this book. If you've been looking for something to boost your spiritual life, you’ve found it.”

—James Ryan, PhD. author of Recovery Writing: Discovery and Healing in the Twelve Steps and founder of the Step Study website