"Step One" with Father Martin.

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  • @enriconolastname3471
    @enriconolastname3471 2 роки тому +89

    From his grave this man is helping me so much to stay away from drugs and alcohol, i listen to this every morning, is part of my daily recovery suggestions. Thanks Father Martin!

    • @smoklhoe
      @smoklhoe Рік тому +4

      Keep up the good work!!

    • @sonminorimitsuu2838
      @sonminorimitsuu2838 Рік тому +4

      ITS INCREDIBLE ISNT IT :)

    • @KeithWarrick-nq2dd
      @KeithWarrick-nq2dd 11 місяців тому +2

      I can relate to you so clearly. I tell people my quite often. That my very first sponsor. Still talks to me all the TIME FROM THE GRAVE!!❤

    • @anthonythomas6593
      @anthonythomas6593 6 місяців тому

      ❤ Father Martin RIP

    • @rick-be
      @rick-be 3 місяці тому

      Did he mention Drugs?

  • @andrewmurdoch6116
    @andrewmurdoch6116 5 років тому +174

    21 years clean. We do recover.

    • @quervoatoz9291
      @quervoatoz9291 3 роки тому +4

      Praying to GOD for forgiveness and for the FORGIVENESS --!

    • @truthexposer2480
      @truthexposer2480 3 роки тому +10

      32-years. Absolutely right, brother.

    • @4862cjc
      @4862cjc 2 роки тому +5

      @@truthexposer2480 18 years. But for the grace of God go I.

    • @LungaNN
      @LungaNN 2 роки тому

      @@4862cjc how do you do it

    • @LungaNN
      @LungaNN 2 роки тому +1

      @@truthexposer2480 how you do it

  • @SeanHegarty-yv8yz
    @SeanHegarty-yv8yz 7 місяців тому +8

    This man is brilliant, iv been struggling, I'm sober, and straight, I got a sponser and I'm going to start my step program this Monday 25th of march 2024,,, iv been sober 3yrs last boxing day, 26th /12/2023,,, iv lost my family except for my mother, and my aunt, and u know that's enough family for me, shame on the rest, God Bless u all, O,D,A,A,T,,✝️💚🙏😊🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪FROM IRELAND 🇮🇪 🇮🇪🇮🇪😊

  • @anitw8940
    @anitw8940 4 роки тому +31

    Please pray for me. I need to get sober for me first. Them I can be there for my kids and grandkids. I need to do this to save my life, and to help my grandkids hearts 🙏🏽

    • @jahanalyat5672
      @jahanalyat5672 4 роки тому +1

      You can do it 🤗
      Sending you love and light 😇

    • @gel141
      @gel141 3 роки тому +2

      How are you holding up?

    • @catrina4557
      @catrina4557 Рік тому

      ❤️🙏

    • @jeremyc2445
      @jeremyc2445 Рік тому +2

      How are you today?

    • @74woodze
      @74woodze 6 місяців тому

      I will man. It's 3 years later but I'll still pray

  • @sawyerramos3113
    @sawyerramos3113 5 років тому +115

    I have 8 years sobriety and I am powerless over alcohol. Everyday.

    • @amyjones8114
      @amyjones8114 4 роки тому +5

      Michael Davis ...Grab the book called, “Living Sober,” it helped me so much when I was trying to stop 😊Don’t give up, friend.

    • @user-us4ws9px2s
      @user-us4ws9px2s 4 роки тому +3

      No you not

    • @murphmurph2124
      @murphmurph2124 4 роки тому

      Perhaps you are AA brainwashed

    • @sawyerramos3113
      @sawyerramos3113 4 роки тому +5

      @Michael Davis stay in the moment. In this moment, I don't have to drink. Anything happening around me, is not happening to me. The world doesn't revolve around me. It is not up to me to save it. I came to believe, one moment at a time.
      Once I stopped drinking, life got so different. Yes, there are still problems, but they are not magnified by my stupidity! Good luck, Michael!

    • @sawyerramos3113
      @sawyerramos3113 4 роки тому

      @@amyjones8114 me too!

  • @larrybinyard478
    @larrybinyard478 2 роки тому +18

    I'm so grateful for having GOD in my life, and for A.A as well,through HIS GRACE I'll have 29years June 23rd.

    • @christinaramsey9723
      @christinaramsey9723 Рік тому +1

      No doubt you'll be, By the grace of God celebrating 30 years this coming June 23rd!!

    • @GRINDERSYT1221
      @GRINDERSYT1221 3 місяці тому

      KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

    • @GRINDERSYT1221
      @GRINDERSYT1221 3 місяці тому +1

      I’m just starting this journey… 5 days

  • @kurtkresge4071
    @kurtkresge4071 2 роки тому +38

    I remember seeing this back when I was 16yrs old, I am now 41yrs old. I continued to drink all those years. Turned out very very ugly and dark
    As I approach 2yrs on June 16th of this year, I wish I heard his message back when I was a teenager. It would of saved a lot of heartache and suffering.
    My life has been blessed in so many ways since I omitted I was POWERLESS over alcohol.
    If I can overcome this addiction and I had more then One... Anyone can with these simple 12 steps. 🙏💪♥️☝️🕊️

    • @cinderbella9391
      @cinderbella9391 2 роки тому +3

      Oh my, the first time I saw this I was 16 as well. Back in 81. I am in my fifty's now and I saw this on my yt feed. I appreciate your honesty, I am struggling currently and this helps.

    • @smoklhoe
      @smoklhoe Рік тому

      Are you still sober? 🙏

    • @stixnfeet7818
      @stixnfeet7818 Рік тому +1

      It took what it took however long that was. Same here. The high price paid for a new life just makes it that much more valuable. Protect it at all costs.

  • @ajpollock1991
    @ajpollock1991 4 роки тому +25

    This man Is apart of my home I listen to this video every morning. For me I have to start the day off on a positive note.
    Thank you Martin for making these videos.

  • @shanemontgomery1358
    @shanemontgomery1358 4 роки тому +16

    Not an alcoholic but have another addiction and have been sober for 7 plus years... my recovery began when I surrendered to the reality that I was an addict and was powerless over my addiction. Powerless but not hopeless.

    • @rick-be
      @rick-be 3 місяці тому

      Practicing the AA Steps will work for you too.

  • @ATSucks1
    @ATSucks1 5 років тому +20

    Thank you roswell for showing me father Martin. I wasn't ready back then but fresh and struggling today I knew were to go to for help while fighting the struggle. I was sober yesterday. I'm sober today. I'm aiming to stay that way. A moment at a time.

  • @georgeaquino1
    @georgeaquino1 8 років тому +97

    the 12 steps 80 years later still saving lives My father's my brother's and..... I never though my own ...6 yrs sober my father 49 yrs sober my brother 3 yrs . thanks Bill and Dr , Bob.. U need to be in meetings they told me at least 6 months voluntary ..they were right (Thanks Father Martin U were and still are my sponsor .).24 hrs one day at the time

    • @danhakata1564
      @danhakata1564 8 років тому +1

      George Newmexico

    • @sharpurse
      @sharpurse 6 років тому +4

      me too......my Dad - sober 48 yrs., me - 38 yrs. my sister - 37 yrs. daughter - 3 yrs. uncle & cousin sober many years. Some family members are still drinking but we are very fortunate to have so much sobriety and family get togethers are fun, no fights or arguments & lots of laughs.

  • @hilaryorosz1322
    @hilaryorosz1322 Рік тому +5

    god was working through him in these lectures

  • @mariahconklin9345
    @mariahconklin9345 5 років тому +27

    I haven’t drank in quite some time but am using the AA book for my mental illness. I just got through the first step and today I started my new job. I used to not even be able to keep a job because I’d get bad anxiety (I felt it today to) but I pushed through it and once at work the anxiety went away. I no longer want to run away even when things get hard nor do I want to turn to alcohol to keep my anxiety at bay. I know it will make it worse. The AA book has always saved my life. I turn to the Bible to but the AA book is my main go to

    • @MJ-wrty
      @MJ-wrty 2 роки тому +4

      I’m 34 years sober. And this I will tell you. If we continue to examine ourselves we discover there is more going on than just a problem with alcohol. Bill Wilson says that sometimes we have problems other than alcohol. The first step starts us off so we become sober from alcohol, learn about and accept we can not drink in safety. Not for us and we will never conquer it. There is no conquering it. That’s called self will and white knuckling. But as one gets some years under the belt, other things pop up. Constantly feeling anxious, fearful of certain situations and realizing we have unhealthy patterns. A lot of this goes back to childhood. That must be examined or we will eventually become addicted to something else…or even drink again…I’ve seen this happen with folks…many get sober but few get well. Talking to others on the journey helps.

    • @BlooFlame
      @BlooFlame 2 роки тому +1

      @@MJ-wrty Well said!

    • @ruffles952
      @ruffles952 2 роки тому +1

      Remember. Originally it was powerless over sin (Oxford group)
      The 12 steps is for all pain

    • @TCB690
      @TCB690 Рік тому

      @Mariah..... How are you today?

  • @markeemarkm4950
    @markeemarkm4950 6 років тому +50

    I am powerless. 4 days out of detox. 4 meetings in. I’m not going back to addiction. Great message!

    • @franksmith7419
      @franksmith7419 4 роки тому

      You aren't powerless, pray to Jesus and run away from AA

    • @brpitrepeters7983
      @brpitrepeters7983 4 роки тому +7

      @@franksmith7419
      Don't be like that Frank.
      Maybe it will work good for him.

    • @bullcat6531
      @bullcat6531 4 роки тому +8

      @@franksmith7419 Jesus will tell him to run to A.A.

    • @brpitrepeters7983
      @brpitrepeters7983 4 роки тому +2

      @@bullcat6531
      You're a smart man

    • @bullcat6531
      @bullcat6531 4 роки тому +1

      @@brpitrepeters7983 Jesus let me know i belong in aa.

  • @elizabethsansing5784
    @elizabethsansing5784 8 років тому +29

    doing the 12 steps with Father Martin is amazing
    Thank you Father Martin

  • @sealisa1398
    @sealisa1398 5 років тому +31

    A gifted orator, no doubt helped many people. Blessings to all

  • @thetruthk5138
    @thetruthk5138 4 роки тому +3

    Love Father Martin he really teaches us and let's us know all about Alcoholism and the madness of the disease and the foolishness and Deniel of our illness. But is always positive and constructive ... Thankyou Sir

  • @bartpemberton6468
    @bartpemberton6468 8 років тому +11

    Thank God and thank you Father Martin. Although you have gone from our midst, you are speaking into our lives. So glad you gave your life to help others!!

  • @kingsleycracknell7081
    @kingsleycracknell7081 5 років тому +27

    Father Martin is a reason I learned a solid Step One. A legend.

  • @tkx86
    @tkx86 6 років тому +69

    First AA meeting 1-12-2018 3 days sober.

    • @hectorjr6923
      @hectorjr6923 5 років тому +2

      Congrats brother.

    • @3ddiagnosis654
      @3ddiagnosis654 5 років тому +2

      U can do it, never give up on you?

    • @MrYfz45005
      @MrYfz45005 5 років тому +1

      @Shane Osborne , Yes keep it up.. But for the Grace of GOD... May 27 … 2018 , 28 years clean and sober.

    • @tkx86
      @tkx86 5 років тому +3

      @Shane Osborne That is unreal I relapsed many times since that comment and I am 6 days sober as of tonight as I write this.... I hate alcohol so much but I love it! Arg!

    • @navysteve95
      @navysteve95 4 роки тому

      How is your sobriety going?

  • @tony1985montana
    @tony1985montana 3 роки тому +4

    If I can only like the video more than once. He deserves so much more

  • @toddmaddaline997
    @toddmaddaline997 5 років тому +4

    Amen. Spot-on. Honesty, willingness and open mindedness. Without these initial ingredients there is no completing a genuine first step. "We had to concede to our INNER MOST SELVES that we were alcoholic". The Dr.'s Opinion in The Big Book explains what this entails perfectly.

  • @danielkinsman1964
    @danielkinsman1964 5 років тому +10

    I met Fr. Martin back in 83 when I was sober over a year

  • @natechaloux5436
    @natechaloux5436 2 роки тому +4

    Got 1 year clean n sober. 🙏🔥🔥🔥. Cant believe it.

  • @davidwallace110
    @davidwallace110 7 років тому +2

    father martin 20 yrs ago u first came into my life and your words and voice are still as beautiful as the day . I first came in to recovery . God bless

  • @viralmaniac3442
    @viralmaniac3442 8 місяців тому

    I have been looking for these father martin videos for years thank you

  • @MichaelJMetz
    @MichaelJMetz 4 роки тому +1

    Father Martin's Chalk Talk was one of the tools I was shown to get sober. I used this resource when I did addiction counseling. Father Martin's strongest gift was his genuine desire to share what he had gained. He blessed many.

  • @d.michaelmcbridedc1082
    @d.michaelmcbridedc1082 6 років тому +10

    Thanks for posting . Truly a gift to those of us ready to receive it.

  • @Breakingthechain_s
    @Breakingthechain_s Рік тому +3

    I love this man god bless him 💕

  • @dominiczerafa8990
    @dominiczerafa8990 6 років тому +24

    I am an alcoholic who relapsed. I will be sober again, one day at a time, just for today.

    • @williamsmith3331
      @williamsmith3331 5 років тому +2

      I do attend AA meetings but the one thing I don't agree with is the White chip. However for some of us relapse could mean death and to abstain from booze. But I believe your sober days add up. I'm only 5 months in this time and I pray I never relapse again.

    • @niall441
      @niall441 5 років тому +1

      @@williamsmith3331 AA is a Nut house, so don't wreck ur head in AA trying to become a good public BULLSHITER!!

    • @lowfijones3346
      @lowfijones3346 3 роки тому

      @@niall441 Life is a Nut House, AA is there for many who desperately need life-saving help. The fact that you focus on how pretty the process appears is miss guided and sad.

    • @niall441
      @niall441 3 роки тому

      @@lowfijones3346 You have to Rock Bottom into the AA PROGRAM, thats;s just the start, have you done that yet lowfijones??

    • @smoklhoe
      @smoklhoe Рік тому +1

      How are you doing now? Hope you found the strength within to stop 🙏

  • @achinsharma7894
    @achinsharma7894 4 роки тому +11

    Couple of days sober as of now.....love from india

    • @esmereldahipswitch
      @esmereldahipswitch 4 роки тому +2

      Online AA meetings my friend. God bless you in India 🙏 we pray for you. From Tucson Arizona USA

    • @jeffrey5682
      @jeffrey5682 4 роки тому +1

      One day at a time

    • @achinsharma7894
      @achinsharma7894 4 роки тому +1

      @@esmereldahipswitch thanks ann marie......god bless you

    • @achinsharma7894
      @achinsharma7894 4 роки тому +2

      @@jeffrey5682 thanks Jeffrey

    • @achinsharma7894
      @achinsharma7894 4 роки тому

      @@jeffrey5682 ...hi jeff...is there any chance i can join your online aa group ....if yes kindly update me...thanks and regards.....achin sharma

  • @jacobberry5138
    @jacobberry5138 6 років тому +63

    I am alcoholic. I am going to look up my local meeting.

    • @marcicampise7229
      @marcicampise7229 6 років тому +4

      Jacob Berry I hope you found one! Go to as many different ones you can in your area!

    • @jacobberry5138
      @jacobberry5138 6 років тому +11

      Marci Campise I have. Gone 3 times. Sober 6 days.

    • @kingsleycracknell7081
      @kingsleycracknell7081 5 років тому +3

      Jacob Berry how’s things with you these days?

    • @spyrilleedinlarge5319
      @spyrilleedinlarge5319 5 років тому +3

      I just started last night that's why I'm watching this

    • @davidlacey1924
      @davidlacey1924 4 роки тому +3

      I have just over a year of sobriety, now I'm using some of these principles to quit smoking on day 4 now. Done being a prisoner of tobacco as well.

  • @garyheaton3983
    @garyheaton3983 9 років тому +66

    I'm on the first step and I'm just beginning to get it

  • @mikehoulihan1973
    @mikehoulihan1973 2 роки тому

    I listen to Father Martin's step 1 through 3 chalk talk every morning on my walk. Make this man a part of your daily routine!!!! Truly heaven sent.

  • @jcreburg6970
    @jcreburg6970 3 роки тому

    This man this priest is brilliant absolutely brilliant I am so thankful that I came across these today

  • @RosDC
    @RosDC 7 років тому +14

    What a blessing this is!...I thank God for AA

  • @larrybinyard478
    @larrybinyard478 2 місяці тому

    Just for today (through GOD'S GRACE I have 31years and 2 months clean today.

  • @marydonovan6681
    @marydonovan6681 3 роки тому +1

    so happy I found this. I came into Al-Anon in 1969 and saw him during my unmanageable life due to my husband’s drinking. I loved his talks.

  • @douglasrose971
    @douglasrose971 8 років тому +24

    I wish i could have met this man, hear him, be in his presence...

    • @caroledwards7682
      @caroledwards7682 6 років тому +3

      there are no guru's in AA and we are all guru's in AA. Simple.

    • @brpitrepeters7983
      @brpitrepeters7983 4 роки тому +2

      @@caroledwards7682
      Well said..just another alcoholic in recovery

    • @nextlevell.ll.
      @nextlevell.ll. 4 роки тому +1

      Yeah I’d love to be in his presence too,some people just got it 😁✌️

    • @truthexposer2480
      @truthexposer2480 3 роки тому +2

      A messenger, not the message.

    • @truthexposer2480
      @truthexposer2480 3 роки тому

      @@nextlevell.ll. Got it?

  • @GeorgeWinfrey
    @GeorgeWinfrey Рік тому

    thanks father marin for the seminar on step one I am in a home-based treatment center for 90 days I actually learned a lot

  • @Rainersclarinet
    @Rainersclarinet 3 роки тому +1

    Father Martin was often mentioned at the meeting when I came to AA but I never heard him. Great speech! Thank you!

  • @sigmanuguy
    @sigmanuguy 3 роки тому

    I had the blessing of seeing Father Martin speak in 1985. His message is always clear and vital. Please watch these 5 films on the first 5 steps of AA, and you, too, shall be blessed

  • @fredhoy6697
    @fredhoy6697 4 роки тому +3

    Thanks for the video. Here I sit self quarantined during the covid-19 pandemic in need of a meeting, and here is.

    • @allengross7116
      @allengross7116 4 роки тому +1

      Hang in there! Use the spiritual toolkit that you have been given. Use your phone and pray like hell

    • @esmereldahipswitch
      @esmereldahipswitch 4 роки тому +1

      Hi from Tucson, Az

    • @dragonfly111cute
      @dragonfly111cute 4 роки тому +1

      Fred Hoy I have found online zoom meetings really helps 🙏 this is a gift to be able to watch so glad I found

    • @fredhoy6697
      @fredhoy6697 4 роки тому +1

      Thanks for the replies and suggestions. Hope all is well with you all.

  • @jaystewart7764
    @jaystewart7764 6 років тому +6

    I heard this man on a vcr tape 25 yrs ago.. and I have not found an excuse to put alcohol in my body sense that day. His message has the depth and weight that is needed for us that can relate to every word this man says.

  • @TwelveStepsTV
    @TwelveStepsTV 6 років тому +5

    God bless you Father Martin!

  • @Glasgow1966
    @Glasgow1966 9 років тому +8

    wish my son could reach this site one day he will good luck everyone father martin is amazing man and all who hear him :)

  • @douglasgknittel
    @douglasgknittel Рік тому

    Great man! I had the honor of meeting him and shaking his had…. He said to me; “the battle is over.”

  • @amarjitbinji9788
    @amarjitbinji9788 6 місяців тому

    I am powerless every day 16 months clean and sober we do recover TOGETHER ❤

  • @zep4141
    @zep4141 9 років тому +2

    Father Martin helped my understanding of alcoholism in the first day's of my recovery.

  • @luckyman09
    @luckyman09 4 роки тому +2

    5 years sober love from Belfast 🤟

  • @sonminorimitsuu2838
    @sonminorimitsuu2838 Рік тому +1

    GOD BLESS FATHER MARTIN

  • @delmarvandorin2517
    @delmarvandorin2517 2 роки тому +1

    I'm grateful today to God and the A.A. program my sponsor and you people and the meetings for helping me stay sober today August 6th 2018 I surrendered God bless you all

  • @biggieLowks
    @biggieLowks 2 роки тому +2

    I deeply got touched like this was supposed te be for me .. I haven't felt hopeless or anything but I've been feeling lost and seeking solutions and this video showed me what I wanted to see

  • @dustinsanchezmusic5851
    @dustinsanchezmusic5851 Рік тому

    I can’t tell you how many times they made us watch these videos… it wasn’t until now that I actually payed attention. Great way of explaining

  • @matthewlepak2878
    @matthewlepak2878 7 років тому +39

    This is one of the best videos on YOU TUBE I have ever seen

    • @donaldfuchs3263
      @donaldfuchs3263 5 років тому +1

      Lol dude... King of the Hill ytp rules

    • @fredhoy6697
      @fredhoy6697 4 роки тому +2

      His original "Chalk Talk" was made for the US Navy in 1973. I was newly stationed aboard my first ship in Pearl Harbor and all enlisted men had to watch it. So, in short, my first exposure to AA. "If only" (don't we all have those) I would have gotten it then I would have saved myself 36 years of misery. Got sober finally in 2009 and it's getting better day by day. And you're right. It is a good one.

    • @matthewlepak2878
      @matthewlepak2878 2 роки тому +1

      @Deanna Ray Good. Do we know each other? Sorry drawing a blank

    • @matthewlepak2878
      @matthewlepak2878 2 роки тому

      @Deanna Ray God is with us!

    • @matthewlepak2878
      @matthewlepak2878 2 роки тому

      God is with us!

  • @stubdo16
    @stubdo16 6 років тому +13

    'Don't pick up the first drink and you won't get drunk' - I knew that before I came to AA but it didn't stop me drinking. To me, powerlessness is knowing that but then still picking up a drink anyway. The mental blank spot mentioned in the alcoholics anonymous book. That's where the spiritual aspect comes in - a power greater than ourselves - a power greater than our own conscious thinking in my opinion

  • @josemondragon4080
    @josemondragon4080 4 роки тому +1

    I never thought I have new life sober thanks for sharing
    I been clean since 1998 I have new family on AA 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍

  • @markr5714
    @markr5714 4 роки тому +1

    thanks to Father Martin....I was introduced to 'chalk talk' in rehab.....in 2 days i will celebrate 32 years of continuous sobriety.....yeah it works!

  • @larrybinyard478
    @larrybinyard478 Рік тому

    One day at a time, through the GRACE of GOD, I have 29years 6months, and 11days tiday.

    • @larrybinyard478
      @larrybinyard478 Рік тому

      One day at atime,through the GRACE of GOD, I'll have 30years Clean (June 23rd)

  • @rayblydenburgh8333
    @rayblydenburgh8333 5 років тому +3

    Knew and Loved Father Martin, used his videos in my treatment programs. R.I.P. old friend. Miss you, your wisdom and your hugs.

  • @manny-williamwilliamz-brea758
    @manny-williamwilliamz-brea758 4 роки тому +1

    I've heard so many comments and suggestions around this step but this old school fella I've come back to.....tried this n that way now it's ya I am my problem....

  • @gardenerkatecarter5911
    @gardenerkatecarter5911 2 роки тому +1

    Just celebrating 26 years…..god bless us all out f the hell of addiction

  • @joeleonard194
    @joeleonard194 6 років тому +16

    my sponcer showed me this. funny to see a priest talk bout the steps. i like it. everyone should work the steps addicts or not

  • @thebewitchinghour831
    @thebewitchinghour831 5 років тому +4

    Going to AA and meetings and at the VA clinic, where I met wonderful men and women whom I have considered friends and went through 4 sponsors. My Best Friend of almost 30 years hit the nail on the head with me last night. She knows me better than my own family. I have lost myself. That's the problem......the rest is private. God love ya, Lee!

  • @victorlebenya2432
    @victorlebenya2432 2 роки тому +1

    Step 1 has opened my eyes so clearly, I refer to that Step as Masterpiece....

  • @joejazzy3588
    @joejazzy3588 11 місяців тому

    saw Him live early in my recovery 30 tears ago. RIP PEACE

  • @md7761
    @md7761 Рік тому

    Thank you for uploading these videos

  • @Dulcimerea
    @Dulcimerea 6 років тому +2

    Thank you, Father Martin.

  • @jonndepentu4421
    @jonndepentu4421 2 роки тому

    Jesus saved my life of alcoholism and drug addiction

  • @markcooper3276
    @markcooper3276 7 років тому +64

    I went to his rehab...it was the best thing i've ever done with my life.

    • @chrisford2316
      @chrisford2316 4 роки тому +1

      Me too. He was a saint

    • @slobo5568
      @slobo5568 4 роки тому +2

      CHRIS FORD is he a drunk?

    • @AmandaJane229
      @AmandaJane229 4 роки тому +1

      Wow. I love Father Joe Martin. We studied his teachings in the rehab I went to.

    • @TheBinoyVudi
      @TheBinoyVudi 4 роки тому

      @@slobo5568 hi .. yes he was a recovered alchie. He went to AA for a long time and incorporated the 12 steps of aa in his own rehab that he ran, and also his lectures. He gave me such a good understanding of the steps.

  • @Clarence2Worley
    @Clarence2Worley 5 років тому +4

    Love this man.

  • @nazariog.1155
    @nazariog.1155 4 роки тому

    I owe this father a lot, he used to be played in videos while I was in rehab, this past july 16th I turned 4 years sober and what I have found that members are actively distorting the message. For example some sponsors believe that part of service from the people they sponsor is to wash their cars and clean their house or that you can't be sponsored until you have three months sober! I like to keep it simple!

    • @nazariog.1155
      @nazariog.1155 4 роки тому

      @DJ. Justice what works for you might not work for me and vice versa; if you are going to respond please make sure to stick to the subject without trying to create controversies. Unless I touched on a subject that might apply to you and that's why you responded! But thanks for the info; "captain obvious"!!!

    • @nazariog.1155
      @nazariog.1155 4 роки тому

      @DJ. Justice I'm not going to engage you, you obviously are here to create issues and it wasn't an opinion it was what I have experienced as I trudge the roads of happy destiny. Keep coming back and maybe start practicing some of the spiritual principles that are the basis for the steps and the twelve traditions. Remember principles before personalities. I know that a sponsor is not going to keep me sober, only I thru the steps and the believe on a higher power can keep me sober along with practicing the spiritual principles aforementioned. Unfortunately you also fall into a category of people I have encountered in the rooms; the kind that always have something to say and don't really grasp or know what it is being talked about. If you have an issue with what I say, I'm going to give you a suggestion; talk to your sponsor.

  • @debbie2027
    @debbie2027 5 років тому +4

    May you Rest in Peace Fr. Martin ..... It gladdens my heart that you are Roman Catholic

  • @babbaruff1045
    @babbaruff1045 6 років тому +2

    How fantastic is this man 👏👏👏👏👏

  • @ianweir2115
    @ianweir2115 5 років тому +1

    this guy was simply ...the Best.

  • @TheBinoyVudi
    @TheBinoyVudi 4 роки тому

    Aa is such a beautiful thing. Not my will, but the will of the higher power, the god. My thinking got me drunk, the program get me sober. I have a year now, and my out of control urges are gone. If I do feel a desire, I know what to do.

  • @jdhybridx
    @jdhybridx 4 роки тому +1

    GOD is in control. God bless you if you are suffering.

  • @wesduerr2118
    @wesduerr2118 7 років тому +1

    thanks for the Post. I had to send this to a friend of mine. I haven't watched it a long time

    • @albertnieves2112
      @albertnieves2112 7 років тому +3

      I enjoy father Martin. I'm going on 2 years of sobriety. I listen to Father Martin but I have problems. And it does work.

    • @markemerton8050
      @markemerton8050 6 років тому +1

      I love you

    • @markemerton8050
      @markemerton8050 6 років тому +1

      REMEMBER THE PAIN.
      ....

  • @davidwallace110
    @davidwallace110 7 років тому +3

    thank you and god bless to evey to every living soul

  • @johnnyb8825
    @johnnyb8825 9 років тому +6

    I've only recently seen these videos of Father Martin. The guy is excellent!

    • @vickilaversa2100
      @vickilaversa2100 8 років тому +3

      +johnny b I got the opportunity to see him in person one time. He is just as powerful in person as he is in the videos. RIP Father Martin.

  • @liamnolan4784
    @liamnolan4784 9 місяців тому

    Look at your record, look at your record!!!
    Powerfull!

  • @dianaheineck6499
    @dianaheineck6499 6 років тому +4

    As relevant today as the day spoken!

  • @cleanhouse9512
    @cleanhouse9512 2 роки тому +1

    The real “Most Intelligent” Man in our Human existence.

  • @lilarasaily208
    @lilarasaily208 Рік тому +2

    I'm clean and sober for a year and half. We do recover

    • @CooperWitzberger
      @CooperWitzberger 8 місяців тому

      I got sober on Sept 19th 2023. I'm 22 years old, and had a huge problem with addiction and alcoholism. Between a hit and run and a DV charge that put me in jail, and going through 7 cars, and OD'ing a few times, I'm extremely happy I was able to get here while I'm young. I don't go to NA meetings because the AA meetings in my area allow us to cover everything. My life is so much healthier and more fulfilling now.

  • @An-Alien-On-Earth
    @An-Alien-On-Earth 3 роки тому +2

    4 weeks sober for me last Thursday

  • @johnwalker5839
    @johnwalker5839 7 років тому +1

    What an inspiration to all of us

  • @billmatrisch4129
    @billmatrisch4129 4 роки тому +1

    Went to a workshop he did long time ago. I've been sober since 1982

  • @christrudell7966
    @christrudell7966 2 роки тому +1

    As I'm watching this I just received my 1 year coin. Today.
    To thine self be true.

  • @kenfraunfelter8629
    @kenfraunfelter8629 8 років тому +3

    he is completely awesome!

  • @dinglepeninsula
    @dinglepeninsula Рік тому

    God be with father martin ❤

  • @danielcarr8103
    @danielcarr8103 8 років тому +11

    Aa does not say "if u don't drink u can't get drunk" that's just a popular slogan in meetings... Real powerlessness is the INABILITY to stay out of the ring even when u know u can't win and u don't even want to get in the ring anymore "we are without defense against the first drink" "the mental twist which precedes the first drink"

  • @Hectrev08
    @Hectrev08 Рік тому +1

    Amazing!

  • @BrianDodl1
    @BrianDodl1 5 років тому +3

    I left AA after a year and a half. I've continued to be sober for seven more years. I have a great life and a great new career. I wasn't powerless, I was powerful.

    • @thecarlitosshow7687
      @thecarlitosshow7687 4 роки тому

      Same I left after one year. I was just avoiding where I was supposed to go. Have been sober Almost two years after.

    • @elin_8400
      @elin_8400 2 роки тому

      Lol the ”powerless” is a paradox

  • @catrina4557
    @catrina4557 Рік тому

    Thankyou❤️why didn't I think of that!

  • @thecarlitosshow7687
    @thecarlitosshow7687 4 роки тому

    ““No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other.” Matthew‬ ‭6:24‬ Slavehood to the wrong master.

  • @jeremyschonfeld1490
    @jeremyschonfeld1490 Рік тому

    Today I got my 5 month token and just finished step 1. A friend turned me on to his videos and I must say after watching them I just wish I would've started watching them sooner.

  • @asdfbill8020
    @asdfbill8020 4 роки тому

    I must have aged out of my alcoholism but I still like Fr. Martin..

  • @yourartistcarlos
    @yourartistcarlos 4 місяці тому

    Thank you ❤

  • @Mindful_mandalas
    @Mindful_mandalas 4 місяці тому

    Timeless!

  • @venkibeethoven
    @venkibeethoven 4 роки тому +3

    sobriety is for every day, for the rest of life