AA Speaker Frank M. - "Surrender and Willingness"

[@ThecrosseyedTexan]

At 54 I'm just getting started I really needed to hear this

[@loricroft9092]

You'll be amazed before you are halfway through 🤠

[@ThecrosseyedTexan]

@@loricroft9092 I am 135 days sober. I just thought I'd let you know

[@WeNeedLights]

Recovery doesn't have an age, brother. I'm happy to be on this journey with you.

[@jamiegrowthanddevelopment9664]

Welcome home brother 😎

[@ScarlettEmeraldASMR]

Hope you're doing well

[@Terry-ff3dp]

Dear Frank, thank you for my 36 years of continuous sobriety in Alcoholics Anonymous! I am but one of the many, many Alcoholic’s lives that you have saved. And for that, myself and my family, are forever grateful. I love you Frank. Sincerely, Terry Enright.

[@neildavidvandenbergh5422]

In my humble opinion he, Frank M., is the most gifted communicator in the history of Alcoholics Anonymous! I had the privilege of speaking with him twice on the phone, and he took about 45 minutes with me each time. He really didn't have to do that, but I'll be forever grateful for that, as well as for the thousands of times that the Power of God has ministered to me deeply and effectively through his many talks. I also was grateful to have met him in person once back in 2010 at the Lemont Oaks Group in Chicago. I just celebrated 14 years of happy, joyous, and contented recovery from alcoholism just this last October of 2022. If you're new, it DOES work if you work it! Get a sponsor that seems to have what you want, (on the inside,) and don't leave before the Miracle happens! God Bless you 🙏

[@hyeiseajones4184]

I thank you frank for the message. I’ve got 2 days clean and you have given hope. I feel divinely blessed. The day is almost over and with the help of AA I think I’ll be okay today.

[@kryptichands968]

It works, you just have to work it, just like anything it takes time and effort, as it took time and effort for us to become alcoholics. You got this.

[@brendascarfe4331]

Thankyou for the wonderfull share I love listening to other sober members makes me realise I'm in the right place as long as there's wonderfull sharers like you have a wonderful fabulous sober day today and everyday chio brenda

[@3ddiagnosis654]

How is it going?

[@3ddiagnosis654]

How is it going?🙏🏿

[@jodiecassady5467]

Did you stay sober. I have 60 days today you inspire me

[@Brycethebeast]

Very powerful 🙏❤️ thank you so much , this is one of the best speakers I’ve ever listened to

[@kryptichands968]

I thought I could do it alone, I thought I could go to a few meetings a week and not be active, not get a sponsor, not have sober support,,,I did NOT succeed. This is my third time back in AA, I am fortunate to have recieved the gift of acceptance, to be accepted back into a place of non-judgement, a place where I feel comfortable being myself my true self. It works if we put in the work and if we try, and we ask for help when we need it, our disease wants us to think we can do it alone. It is the biggest lie we tell ourselves.

[@bobgawronski8180]

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[@maudemax1]

I'm 21years sober and I needed to hear this! Never ever think I'm so-called safe or fixed - LOL!

[@africanconservative2897]

Wouldn’t take the pill coz of being in the best relationship with God I’ve ever had & it only gets better💯

[@CB-sx1bx]

That was a wonderful talk about alcoholism and hope! Thank you Frank.

[@christinaherring3479]

Best speaker EVER

[@toddmaddaline997]

This man is spot on. Grateful to have hear his message.

[@jeffreyevans6892]

Thank you Frank. I've know you now for 40yrs . And I been sober 40yrs. SB date July 23 1983. God bless you.

[@janinegrako5299]

I used to attend Frank’s home group when I lived in Chicago and I did some of my best growth during those years. I now live in DC and pass the message of hope to members here.

[@wallybusch7252]

Central Illinois here, I got sober in Chicago. A man by the name of Jim B. (my sponsor) at the time lead me through the steps over a period of several years. Then I found the Lemont Oaks group and learned how to create an environment in which I could stay sober and enjoy life.

[@debbiethompson14]

SO BRUTALLY HONEST. I LLLLOVE IT!!!!

[@kirstenjones1825]

Honest is only way in God we trust 2 days in need check ins may 6 50

[@boriqualatina8903]

Thank you Mr.Frank GBU ALWAYS & THX 4 BEING YOU !!...I'M SO GLAD THIS VID POPPED UP IN MY FEED & I TOOK THE CHANCE OF HEARING IT I NEEDED IT U MADE ME GO FROM FEELING LK NO ONE & HOPELESS 2 me BURSTING OUT IN LAUGHTER 🤣😂

[@dinezthompson9832]

So reminiscent of Sandy B...the voice, inflection, timing, emphasis etc. Loved it! Thanks for sharing, Frank M. Hope we hear lots more from you!!

[@clairebear1318]

AMAZING! I really like how he can make people laugh but also knows how to be serious.

[@stephengamber7000]

Thanks for posting!

[@LeolaKnight]

Hi I'm a alcoholic and Apoholic anonymous is the best thing that happened in my life. I am forever grateful.

[@maevebrain]

Pray for all of youses. Beautiful people of AA.

[@kirstenjones1825]

2 days in May 6

[@TheGinger5678]

I have come to respect everyone path.Not everyone is meant to get/stay sober...Everyone is my teacher 8/4/70.

[@goalaspect]

the guy who 12 stepped him on the phone - amazing job - saves this guys life - tears in my eyes - is it odd or its god - who decided for him to call him

[@adrianaearnhart4647]

Love you Frank! -15 years sobriety

[@kirstenjones1825]

2 days in 50

[@paristaylor4838]

Love this share..message heard loud and clear ..thank you...a new commer

[@randallscott4307]

Frank I throughly enjoyed your talk. What hit home for me is we give hope and drink is but a symptom

[@LyudmilaGuseva-d4q]

My name is Max please pray for my sobriety. Relapsed after 18 months clean.

[@arishkolnik9316]

Jesus said: "I am the way, the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father except through me" - John 14:6 Getting drunk and high is a sin Jesus says whoever sins is a slave to sin and the only way to be freed from sin is through Christ John 8:34-36 34 Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is the slave of sin. 35 And the slave does not remain in the house forever; the son does remain forever. 36 So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed. AA is a cult, you will always second guess yourself if your doing enough, have no rest and follow a false god created by Bill W and the founders who hated the true God, deceived by evil spirits They are false prophets and teachers Please put your faith and trust in Jesus Christ alone for the forgiveness of your sins, to not be a slave to sin (such as getting drunk or high) You don't need to do all these inventories, amends, etc. to be right with god and be sober - its through Christ alone on the basis of believing in Him

[@felixdelabarara494]

I went out about the same time, I'm back now. I hope you are or will be too sometime. I'm sorry you were hurting so bad Max.

[@arishkolnik9316]

@@felixdelabarara494 i was in AA for a long time in and out for many years Please stay away from AA - they don't teach about the true God and is a false religion They call it a program but its a religion all religion is do steps or works for a reward There is only one God The God of the Bible He will save you, grant you eternal life with repentance and that will lead you to forgivneess of all your sins and be given the power of the holy spirit The holy spirit will then lead you into a life where you are no longer dominated by the flesh (which one of the deeds are getting high and drunk) Please stay away from AA You will always question your works and if your doing enough and follow a false god Give your life to Jesus Christ - He will forgive you, heal you and grant you peace Not by doing a bunch of amends and stepwork - its all a lie its nothing but spiritual bondage and religious deception packaged as a "spiritual program" I pray you come to Christ - the true God I send this with love and care

[@Mike-db7ox]

THANK You Frank!! God Bless👍🦋😍

[@TheNattylite]

Fantastic.

[@SalernoOfficial]

I am new to this, but have listened to about 20 of these and I find the ones that have too many jokes, especially in the middle of an important message I am zoning in on, distract from the intended message, rather than enhance it. Is this what meetings are like? Cracking jokes and raucous laughter throughout?

[@DB-sn1km]

Most meetings are not. The good ones are.

[@jeremyc2445]

I'm not a fan of jokes, especially when I'm going through dark night of the soul

[@paristaylor4838]

Im a new commer..i know about drink..i dont know myself though..im learning..thanks to frank..and you lot..my new family.

[@kevinhillguitar]

Thank God I didn't hear this in my first 90 days I would have thought I was a dying institution get through the first 20 minutes of it it's good

[@DreamsOfBeef]

this always delivers

[@bridgetc.marinaccio8024]

Absolutely hysterical!

[@kirstenjones1825]

2 days in 50

[@tinapaton2022]

❤❤❤❤ I loved his message

[@paristaylor4838]

You have touched..you have that power frank.

[@jasonfrost4483]

Exactly why I rarely go to meetings - too many drinking stories. It’s a programme of recovery 🙏

[@christinaherring3479]

Thank you very much❤

[@calvincover]

Love this Guy

[@thetechnicaltradinglab4767]

Why are you running ads on this though? :P

[@macfrichtel1]

Bitcoin Trading Lab I didn’t get ads👏👏

[@christinaescajeda1901]

It's your dear friend

[@RandomAnonymousChick]

❤ thank you 💕💖💯🔥

[@andreapiazzini6614]

Thank you Frank, thank you.

[@mozerm]

Excellent message, WAY too many ads. I almost stopped listening because of them...

[@sherrywhitley4742]

Frank Milo thank you!

[@valgag0]

Worth every minutes

[@druw1989]

I was sober for 6 years and relapsed. Been going hard for the last 2 years. Hate it. My first 24 and I’m so sick.

[@arishkolnik9316]

Jesus said: "I am the way, the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father except through me" - John 14:6 Getting drunk and high is a sin Jesus says whoever sins is a slave to sin and the only way to be freed from sin is through Christ John 8:34-36 34 Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is the slave of sin. 35 And the slave does not remain in the house forever; the son does remain forever. 36 So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed. AA is a cult, you will always second guess yourself if your doing enough, have no rest and follow a false god created by Bill W and the founders who hated the true God, deceived by evil spirits They are false prophets and teachers Please put your faith and trust in Jesus Christ alone for the forgiveness of your sins, to not be a slave to sin (such as getting drunk or high) You don't need to do all these inventories, amends, etc. to be right with god and be sober - its through Christ alone on the basis of believing in Him

[@ginjalife]

Thank you

[@del9141]

god bless all fellowship

[@susanrobertson4042]

I used to have a cassette tape on Sponsorship by Frank Milos. I have searched online and have been unable to find the talk. If anyone is familiar I would love to her it. Thanks

[@Disorderly_mama]

I'm on day 1. So thankful that I've been given another chance i should be dead

[@arishkolnik9316]

Jesus said: "I am the way, the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father except through me" - John 14:6 Getting drunk and high is a sin Jesus says whoever sins is a slave to sin and the only way to be freed from sin is through Christ John 8:34-36 34 Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is the slave of sin. 35 And the slave does not remain in the house forever; the son does remain forever. 36 So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed. AA is a cult, you will always second guess yourself if your doing enough, have no rest and follow a false god created by Bill W and the founders who hated the true God, deceived by evil spirits They are false prophets and teachers Please put your faith and trust in Jesus Christ alone for the forgiveness of your sins, to not be a slave to sin (such as getting drunk or high) You don't need to do all these inventories, amends, etc. to be right with god and be sober - its through Christ alone on the basis of believing in Him

[@lexavandusen9793]

How does one become an AA speaker to tell their story and have it recorded to put on online?

[@kirstenjones1825]

2 days in 50

[@christinewheeler2814]

You get asked

[@rowanfrancis9011]

A new freedom and a new happiness 😎5 weeks

[@kirstenjones1825]

2 days in x stripper housewife

[@3ddiagnosis654]

Just arrived home from treatment a couple hours ago.

[@ThaiRehabHelper]

Hope its going well

[@Constanc-cl4ry]

I know the fear.

[@Earthlingonfire75]

Love this fellas 💖🙏😎t

[@dawnmcdonald2084]

Brilliant loved it but now I have a resentment because of all the ads haha

[@1threat2humanityakausa25]

Make an inventory haha

[@elishianneclark8896]

I have no regrets about paying for KZbin Red, I think that's what premium is called. It's been worth every penny! It includes their music app to if u want it.

[@Sara-kd9rk]

Thank you! Great AA share! What is with all the Ads!?!??

[@wallybusch7252]

Free tapes, with ads or pay for tapes, I’ll put up with the ads. I’m Scottish maybe that explains why.

[@NewTruths]

At exactly 1 hour in... I’ve lived that

[@kirstenjones1825]

Age 50 2 days in x strip

[@zack_iam]

captivating from the first moment

[@Sarah-he7yr]

Very good Thanku

[@Rudyman77]

Thank u I'm 44 I'm taking thus serious brother

[@wallybusch7252]

Thanks Frank, you are one of the many people who have had an influential role in my sobriety. You are so right, my sobriety date is 01/10/1976. I’m living in central Illinois now and I have found a dozen or so people that have been sober 30 plus years. More people don’t make it than do. Usually because they won’t do what it takes occasionally there’s the some that can’t do it. Wally B.

[@freespiritfreespirit]

“AA doesn’t work when we dilute it”…truth, brother! Im coming back after 10 years and I barely hear ant God or the steps

[@arishkolnik9316]

Jesus said: "I am the way, the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father except through me" - John 14:6 Getting drunk and high is a sin Jesus says whoever sins is a slave to sin and the only way to be freed from sin is through Christ John 8:34-36 34 Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is the slave of sin. 35 And the slave does not remain in the house forever; the son does remain forever. 36 So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed. AA is a cult, you will always second guess yourself if your doing enough, have no rest and follow a false god created by Bill W and the founders who hated the true God, deceived by evil spirits They are false prophets and teachers Please put your faith and trust in Jesus Christ alone for the forgiveness of your sins, to not be a slave to sin (such as getting drunk or high) You don't need to do all these inventories, amends, etc. to be right with god and be sober - its through Christ alone on the basis of believing in Him

[@RyanSpencer-tx9le]

I can't stop, one way or the other I go back. I'm not drinking hard liquor, but it's getting to me

[@arishkolnik9316]

Jesus said: "I am the way, the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father except through me" - John 14:6 Getting drunk and high is a sin Jesus says whoever sins is a slave to sin and the only way to be freed from sin is through Christ John 8:34-36 34 Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is the slave of sin. 35 And the slave does not remain in the house forever; the son does remain forever. 36 So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed. AA is a cult, you will always second guess yourself if your doing enough, have no rest and follow a false god created by Bill W and the founders who hated the true God, deceived by evil spirits They are false prophets and teachers Please put your faith and trust in Jesus Christ alone for the forgiveness of your sins, to not be a slave to sin (such as getting drunk or high) You don't need to do all these inventories, amends, etc. to be right with god and be sober - its through Christ alone on the basis of believing in Him

[@wandarose941]

I loved it

[@bunnies_dad]

When did we start having commercials in AA talks? Where's the money going?

[@christinaherring3479]

I'm trying 2 taper, because I'm scared of losing my elderly parents & fear of dying in detox. Knowing in my heart it's gonna kill me anyway.

[@looneytunes105]

Anyone know how to contact this speaker, for a convention?

[@Brickellcigars]

Frank passed away a while back 😢

[@j.e.2323]

​@Brickellcigars Frank is still alive. He still comes to the Monday night meeting he started years and years ago, The Lemont Oaks. Don't spread misinformation like that.

[@jasonstroupe5207]

One day at a time

[@JT-rk8ix]

Did this guy narrate the AA audiobook?

[@duanedorman6134]

Did they put in selfishness? What about hopelessness?

[@kirstenjones1825]

Fuck it keep coming back age 50 stripper housewife

[@lydiarushing9305]

Happy Sober day One day at of time Think Think Think

[@kirstenjones1825]

2days in stripper housewife

[@jason4353]

​@@kirstenjones1825how's it going?

[@ratoneJR]

When was this talk given?

[@gypsylove4291]

1974 and on

[@brucegeiger6311]

Yes

[@rowan1739]

I've tried to drink a little It will never happen, day 6

[@paristaylor4838]

It will if you work it...day 1

[@rowan1739]

@@paristaylor4838 what do you mean Paris ( day ?) Day 4 beautiful day not drinking

[@paristaylor4838]

I'm one day off.drink...when wrote

[@rowan1739]

@@paristaylor4838 works if you work it

[@icantremembersht]

Where can I get one of those pills?

[@melliotbarrett]

The ads spoil the message, almost.

[@kirstenjones1825]

Fuck it 2days in being able to decent what matters yet still coming back age 50 stripper housewife

[@kerrygreenlees1102]

Great story but ruined by all the ads. Someone is getting greedy.

[@dm8127]

Is this Big Frank who Mark Houston talks about?

[@joverton1979]

No

[@joverton1979]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3a4fHefZd1nf5o

[@dm8127]

@@joverton1979 thanks very much

[@joverton1979]

There is a couple of his talks here also, impactrecoverycenter.net/big-frank-mckibbon-indianapolis-1996/

[@sunnyshaldoff6319]

3 commercials and not long into this talk. so sad.

[@mikeatilano6739]

Great share but I have to disagree with him on that we shouldn't talk about drinking to the newcomer. The big book talks alot about the physical craving and mental component that alcoholics have concerning alcohol. Identification is important for a step 1 experience.

[@dawnstewart237]

He didn't say that we don't need to talk to newcomers about drinking he just said that they don't need to know about drinking because they are the authority on it. They need to know about recovery

[@rena8311]

"For me living is hard"

[@goalaspect]

Great talk - the end was wow - is it odd or is it GOD =)

[@kirstenjones1825]

2 days in May 6 50

[@mr.regenold6572]

Frank the Barber💈💈💈💈💈😂

[@leighburville2717]

Dec 2, 2021

[@paristaylor4838]

Were talking life and ..a few ads..so what

[@thomaslogue7773]

An alcoholic is a person who cannot take one drink and then stop

[@Constanc-cl4ry]

Try to explain that to someone who isn't alcoholic.

[@carolbates7960]

💗

[@jillhebert4551]

The damn ads drive me to want to drink. Lol 😳😨 😲 and I have 13years of sober !! Stop it please thanks

[@blessedmslady7016]

Well, I don't want to drink, but I really wish they'd cancel the ànnoying ads ❣️

[@dawnstewart237]

Thoroughly work your steps again. Then seeing the ads wont bother you.

[@sunnyshaldoff6319]

another one = sorry can't do this.

[@cordeliasmith431]

😊

[@liliavieira711]

I would

[@isdphotosolutions]

Bill Wilson warned that AA should NEVER be given over to NON ALCOHOLICS. That is exactly what happened! Why? Because guys like this guy effectively down play the step one qualification! The physical part of this disease is the most important part of the message! That's the glue that keeps the fellowship together.

[@marcelon3546]

keep coming back

[@kirstenjones1825]

Ah didn't know 2 days in 50 x stripper

[@wallybusch7252]

Believe me he qualifies. He’s not down playing the step one qualification part. He’s focusing on the the step one 2nd part. My first sponsor when I came back into AA on January 10, 1976, had me spend a year on the first step. Because that’s how long it took me to realize my life was more unmanageable sober than it was when I was drinking.

[@randallscott4307]

We are saving you a seat

[@Brickellcigars]

@@randallscott4307😂

[@paristaylor4838]

Not enough jokes..for me..a great ballence.

[@tjzadroga5558]

Thought this was Jack Nicholson

[@ritaboyne7297]

I won't what u have got

[@auto-tech-tronics-divtelam8468]

Surrender is weakness acceptance is strength - It is impossible to evet surrender if you accept. The difference between socialism and Spirituality takes a closer look and pray for the wisdom to know the difference before you get caught in Physical babble Promotion rather than attraction!

[@Robbi496]

This is NOT a political channel!!!

[@theboyisnotright6312]

This is the fellowship of AA, not politics BS

[@rowanfrancis9011]

Fuck ha aha

[@XXccvm]

I appreciate this guy, but the arrogance and utter obsession with the imagined failure of folks who aren't still in AA is ridiculous! We all have our own path. There our other ways to get sober. Was relieved when I learned that. Also..where is all the add money going? To AA? How many traditions does that break? AA is one way, not the only way. God bless you all.

[@kirstenjones1825]

2 days in age 50 x stripper

[@randallscott4307]

Tell us please the other ways

[@SCzxjk]

Too many opinions.if all members were as opinionated as this there would be no AA!

[@davidschreiber4677]

another judgmental talk. Yikes it must be hard to be so much better than the rest of us

[@easygoing7500]

clowns