Episode Details

In this episode of the Living Clean Podcast, Francis sits down with Bob D. to explore the roots of Narcotics Anonymous in St. Louis and the powerful connections that helped carry the message across the country.

Bob shares firsthand experiences from the earliest NA meetings in St. Louis, offering a glimpse into what it looked like when the fellowship was just beginning to take hold in the Midwest. He reflects on the influence of Bob B. from San Francisco, whose efforts helped spark the growth of NA in the area and connect St. Louis to the broader fellowship.

We also dive into Bob’s experiences attending the 3rd and 4th World Literature Conferences—pivotal moments in NA history where members came together to shape the Basic Text and define how our message would be shared worldwide. Through these stories, we see the passion, struggle, and unity that went into creating NA literature.

Finally, this conversation highlights the early formation of Area and Regional service structures, and how trusted servants worked to build a framework that could support growth while staying true to NA’s spiritual principles.

This is a powerful look at how NA grew—one meeting, one connection, and one act of service at a time.