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Spiritus Contra Spiritum [Season 5, Episode 22]
Episode 2227th November 2023 • AA Grapevine's Podcast • AA Grapevine, Inc.
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Olis joins the rotation as a host of Grapevine's weekly podcast. Don and Olis speak with Julia from Berlin, Germany about International AA and translating the spiritual message. Julia also talks about her search for God, Spirit versus spirits, and creating the fellowship she craved. Stay tuned after sign off for a brief song.

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