"Step One" with Father Martin.

[@enriconolastname3471]

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]

Keep up the good work!!

[@sonminorimitsuu2838]

ITS INCREDIBLE ISNT IT :)

[@KeithWarrick-nq2dd]

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]

❤ Father Martin RIP

[@rick-be]

Did he mention Drugs?

[@SeanHegarty-yv8yz]

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 🇮🇪 🇮🇪🇮🇪😊

[@andrewmurdoch6116]

21 years clean. We do recover.

[@quervoatoz9291]

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

[@truthexposer2480]

32-years. Absolutely right, brother.

[@4862cjc]

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

[@LungaNN]

@@4862cjc how do you do it

[@LungaNN]

@@truthexposer2480 how you do it

[@larrybinyard478]

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]

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

[@GRINDERSYT1221]

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

[@GRINDERSYT1221]

I’m just starting this journey… 5 days

[@anitw8940]

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]

You can do it 🤗 Sending you love and light 😇

[@gel141]

How are you holding up?

[@catrina4557]

❤️🙏

[@jeremyc2445]

How are you today?

[@74woodze]

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

[@sawyerramos3113]

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

[@amyjones8114]

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]

No you not

[@murphmurph2124]

Perhaps you are AA brainwashed

[@sawyerramos3113]

@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]

@@amyjones8114 me too!

[@kurtkresge4071]

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]

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]

Are you still sober? 🙏

[@stixnfeet7818]

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.

[@georgeaquino1]

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]

George Newmexico

[@sharpurse]

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.

[@ajpollock1991]

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]

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]

Practicing the AA Steps will work for you too.

[@markeemarkm4950]

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

[@franksmith7419]

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

[@brpitrepeters7983]

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

[@bullcat6531]

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

[@brpitrepeters7983]

@@bullcat6531 You're a smart man

[@bullcat6531]

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

[@mariahconklin9345]

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]

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]

@@MJ-wrty Well said!

[@ruffles952]

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

[@TCB690]

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

[@hilaryorosz1322]

god was working through him in these lectures

[@ATSucks1]

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.

[@elizabethsansing5784]

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

[@sealisa1398]

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

[@thetruthk5138]

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

[@dominiczerafa8990]

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

[@williamsmith3331]

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]

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

[@lowfijones3346]

@@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]

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

[@smoklhoe]

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

[@tkx86]

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

[@hectorjr6923]

Congrats brother.

[@3ddiagnosis654]

U can do it, never give up on you?

[@MrYfz45005]

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

[@tkx86]

@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]

How is your sobriety going?

[@bartpemberton6468]

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!!

[@achinsharma7894]

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

[@esmereldahipswitch]

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

[@jeffrey5682]

One day at a time

[@achinsharma7894]

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

[@achinsharma7894]

@@jeffrey5682 thanks Jeffrey

[@achinsharma7894]

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

[@kingsleycracknell7081]

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

[@natechaloux5436]

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

[@danielkinsman1964]

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

[@jacobberry5138]

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

[@marcicampise7229]

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

[@jacobberry5138]

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

[@kingsleycracknell7081]

Jacob Berry how’s things with you these days?

[@spyrilleedinlarge5319]

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

[@davidlacey1924]

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.

[@toddmaddaline997]

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.

[@davidwallace110]

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

[@douglasrose971]

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

[@caroledwards7682]

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

[@brpitrepeters7983]

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

[@nextlevell.ll.]

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

[@truthexposer2480]

A messenger, not the message.

[@truthexposer2480]

@@nextlevell.ll. Got it?

[@Breakingthechain_s]

I love this man god bless him 💕

[@MichaelJMetz]

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.

[@garyheaton3983]

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

[@simondwainman]

Gary Heaton did you get it?

[@jeffreycohen3266]

Gary Heaton way to go

[@witchcerridwen]

wonderful.how are you doing now?i hope you are still in the aa meetings and doing great.

[@santeshrajkumar1922]

Gary Heaton keep coming back it works it really does

[@franknowak8974]

you put

[@delmarvandorin2517]

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

[@sonminorimitsuu2838]

GOD BLESS FATHER MARTIN

[@tony1985montana]

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

[@d.michaelmcbridedc1082]

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

[@RosDC]

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

[@GeorgeWinfrey]

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

[@fredhoy6697]

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

[@allengross7116]

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

[@esmereldahipswitch]

Hi from Tucson, Az

[@dragonfly111cute]

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

[@fredhoy6697]

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

[@larrybinyard478]

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

[@mikehoulihan1973]

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.

[@victorlebenya2432]

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

[@luckyman09]

5 years sober love from Belfast 🤟

[@douglasgknittel]

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

[@manny-williamwilliamz-brea758]

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....

[@jcreburg6970]

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

[@Rainersclarinet]

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

[@Glasgow1966]

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

[@hectorjr6923]

Pray about it.

[@jaystewart7764]

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.

[@matthewlepak2878]

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

[@donaldfuchs3263]

Lol dude... King of the Hill ytp rules

[@fredhoy6697]

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]

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

[@matthewlepak2878]

@Deanna Ray God is with us!

[@matthewlepak2878]

God is with us!

[@TwelveStepsTV]

God bless you Father Martin!

[@marydonovan6681]

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.

[@An-Alien-On-Earth]

4 weeks sober for me last Thursday

[@sigmanuguy]

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

[@markr5714]

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!

[@viralmaniac3442]

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

[@jonndepentu4421]

Jesus saved my life of alcoholism and drug addiction

[@jdhybridx]

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

[@zep4141]

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

[@cleanhouse9512]

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

[@debbie2027]

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

[@markcooper3276]

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

[@chrisford2316]

Me too. He was a saint

[@slobo5568]

CHRIS FORD is he a drunk?

[@AmandaJane229]

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

[@TheBinoyVudi]

@@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.

[@gardenerkatecarter5911]

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

[@larrybinyard478]

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

[@larrybinyard478]

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

[@biggieLowks]

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]

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

[@josemondragon4080]

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

[@rayblydenburgh8333]

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

[@stubdo16]

'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

[@thebewitchinghour831]

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!

[@joeleonard194]

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

[@badasstony6969wifey]

Thanks for posting this video I really needed it

[@cammeag1965]

What a clever way to explain that first step! I agree with you sheri, needed that so much. Stay well.

[@whosthtgirl]

I went to Father Martin's Ashley in 1997. My name is Laura and I am a grateful recovering alcoholic.

[@nazariog.1155]

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]

@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]

@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.

[@amarjitbinji9788]

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

[@pamelapollock2774]

Awesome

[@BrianDodl1]

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]

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]

Lol the ”powerless” is a paradox

[@davidwallace110]

thank you and god bless to evey to every living soul

[@Dulcimerea]

Thank you, Father Martin.

[@joejazzy3588]

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

[@md7761]

Thank you for uploading these videos

[@babbaruff1045]

How fantastic is this man 👏👏👏👏👏

[@dianaheineck6499]

As relevant today as the day spoken!

[@danielcarr8103]

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"

[@iskilii6877]

Yep!

[@ianweir2115]

this guy was simply ...the Best.

[@Clarence2Worley]

Love this man.

[@venkibeethoven]

sobriety is for every day, for the rest of life

[@esmereldahipswitch]

Just today is ok.

[@billmatrisch4129]

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

[@johnnyb8825]

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

[@vickilaversa2100]

+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]

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

[@christrudell7966]

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

[@lilarasaily208]

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

[@CooperWitzberger]

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.

[@venkibeethoven]

scary addiction, impossible to live with alcohol

[@esmereldahipswitch]

Online meetings.

[@wesduerr2118]

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

[@albertnieves2112]

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]

I love you

[@markemerton8050]

REMEMBER THE PAIN. ....

[@TheBinoyVudi]

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.

[@jeremyschonfeld1490]

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.

[@kenfraunfelter8629]

he is completely awesome!

[@dinglepeninsula]

God be with father martin ❤

[@342cmarquez]

Only but by the will of God 31 years

[@asdfbill8020]

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

[@johnwalker5839]

What an inspiration to all of us