First, a discussion of Nate's blog about Ravi Zacharias (https://natelarkin.net/ravi-and-me/) and some feedback he has received.  Then, an interview with Bonny Burns - podcaster, coach and member of the leadership team for the Sarah Society - the sister organization which has grown out of a group of women impacted by the choices of Samson Society guys.  Topics include healthy sexual intimacy, Bonny's experience as a betrayed spouse going through D-Day, the continuing quest toward community and intimacy, building trust and empathy.
"Sex is neither the cause of this addiction or the cure."
"Sexual intimacy is for me too and I have just as much voice in the bedroom as he does."
"Boundaries are to keep me safe, not to punish him."
To connect with Bonny:
bonny@strongwives.comwww.strongwives.com (coaching support/resources)www.forchristianwives.com (Sex Chat for Christian Wives podcast)www.oysterbed7.com (blog)
 
The music on this podcast is contributed by members of the Samson Society.
For more information on this ministry, please visit samsonsociety.com.

Episode 296 * Healthy Intimacy and Betrayal w/ Bonny Burns

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On this episode: Nate and Aaron debate one day for p@rn. Nate updates us on his speaking engagements.
Our Guest: Nate and Aaron interview our guests, Chelsea and Layton Boeve. Chelsea and Layton host the Liberator podcast. The Michiganders share their journey that brought them to their passion for strong and healthy relationships. Layton grew up without TV and became a voracious reader which started his journey into fantasy and later porn. Chelsea brings us to an understanding of how trust is broken with image consumption. The couple shares how healing in a relationship happens as fast as the weaker person heals.
Links:  Liberator PodcastEvents:Samson Society Recovery Marathon2024 Samson SummitSponsor:Life Works Counseling
 
If you have thoughts or questions that you'd like the guys to address in upcoming episodes or suggestions for future guests, please drop a note to piratemonkpodcast@gmail.com.  
The music on this podcast is contributed by members of the Samson Society and www.fiftysounds.com.
For more information on this ministry, please visit samsonsociety.com. 
Support for the women who have been impacted by our choices is available at sarahsociety.com.
The Pirate Monk Podcast is provided by Samson Society, a ministry of Samson House, a 501(c)3 nonprofit. To help support the vision, please consider a contribution to Samson House.

416 | Layton and Chelsea Boeve | Couples on a Journey, Healing Together

On this episode: Nate and Aaron discuss 13 foot, 5 inch Oscar. Nate builds a screened-in treehouse.


Our Guest: Natives of Miami, Josh and Charlene share their real-life experiences with alcoholism and substance abuse. Josh also talks about sex and work addiction and trading one addiction for another as part of his recovery in 12-step. Charlene’s journey in recovery includes becoming a certified addiction professional and an IITAP certified sex addiction therapist (CSAT). Josh’s journey includes becoming a sponsor and recovery coach. Together they have created an online intensive program for outpatient recovery treatment.
Links:  Intimacy E-HABBooks:Comfort Crisis By: Michael EasterScarcity Brain By: Michael EasterAddict America By: Dr. Carol ClarkEvents:Samson Society Recovery Marathon2024 Samson SummitSponsor:Life Works Counseling
 
If you have thoughts or questions that you'd like the guys to address in upcoming episodes or suggestions for future guests, please drop a note to piratemonkpodcast@gmail.com.  
The music on this podcast is contributed by members of the Samson Society and www.fiftysounds.com.
For more information on this ministry, please visit samsonsociety.com. 
Support for the women who have been impacted by our choices is available at sarahsociety.com.
The Pirate Monk Podcast is provided by Samson Society, a ministry of Samson House, a 501(c)3 nonprofit. To help support the vision, please consider a contribution to Samson House.

415 | Joshua and Charlene Lewis | Support in Recovery

On this episode: Pablito and Rob didn’t get fired. Rob feels different ages when he dances. Is dancing a metaphor for life?
Our Guest: Nate and Aaron welcome Jeremy Morris. Jeremy is from Western Idaho and brings a majestic beard and loads of life experience. He engages the lie that if others really knew us, they wouldn’t love us. Talking about your story in the present, sharing where the battle IS. Discussing the differences of transparency and vulnerability. Rejoicing with those who rejoice, and mourning with those who mourn. Honoring each other with our time, holding the tension, not correction. The safety in avoiding discussing work or career in recovery settings.
Links:  Wild CourageEvents:Samson Society Recovery Marathon2024 Samson SummitSponsor:Life Works Counseling
 
If you have thoughts or questions that you'd like the guys to address in upcoming episodes or suggestions for future guests, please drop a note to piratemonkpodcast@gmail.com.  
The music on this podcast is contributed by members of the Samson Society and www.fiftysounds.com.
For more information on this ministry, please visit samsonsociety.com. 
Support for the women who have been impacted by our choices is available at sarahsociety.com.
The Pirate Monk Podcast is provided by Samson Society, a ministry of Samson House, a 501(c)3 nonprofit. To help support the vision, please consider a contribution to Samson House.

414 | Jeremy Morris | The F-Word and Jesus

On this episode: Pablito and Rob are impulsive. Rob shares how he engages his stories with the gospel.
Our Guest: Nate welcomes this week’s guest, Ashley Chesnut. Ashley is an author, young adult minister, and PHD student in Birmingham, AL. She discusses her book: It's Not Just You, and how that helps women engage their stories and experience freedom from p0rn and m@sturbation. Ashley shares how the world of women’s recovery is developing and gaining more traction and resources. She also discusses the shortcomings of the church's discussion about the body, sex, and double standards. Other topics include the links between rising technology use and depression and anxiety, and the motivation to stay on the journey of recovery.
Links:  Ashley's Emailinstagram: @aechesnutBook:It's Not Just You: Freeing Women To Talk about Sexual Sin and Fight ItEvents:Samson Society Recovery Marathon2024 Samson SummitSponsor:Life Works Counseling
 
If you have thoughts or questions that you'd like the guys to address in upcoming episodes or suggestions for future guests, please drop a note to piratemonkpodcast@gmail.com.  
The music on this podcast is contributed by members of the Samson Society and www.fiftysounds.com.
For more information on this ministry, please visit samsonsociety.com. 
Support for the women who have been impacted by our choices is available at sarahsociety.com.
The Pirate Monk Podcast is provided by Samson Society, a ministry of Samson House, a 501(c)3 nonprofit. To help support the vision, please consider a contribution to Samson House.

413 | Ashley Chesnut | Sit, Listen, & Engage - Helping Women Get Free from P0rn

On this episode: Nate and Aaron discuss how macho and competitive Valentines Day can be.
Our Guest: Nate and Aaron interview our guest, Dr. Roy Smith. Roy is a speaker, psychologist and author. He discusses his books, Inside Fatherhood for men, and The Campfire Gang Series for youth. Roy shares how his difficult and traumatic growing up years shaped his path to becoming a psychologist. A discussion around thanking your abuser. The balance of work and family. And a shift from saving others to serving other.
Links:  Live Up ResourcesServant OasisEvents:Samson Society Recovery Marathon2024 Samson SummitSponsor:Life Works Counseling
 
If you have thoughts or questions that you'd like the guys to address in upcoming episodes or suggestions for future guests, please drop a note to piratemonkpodcast@gmail.com.  
The music on this podcast is contributed by members of the Samson Society and www.fiftysounds.com.
For more information on this ministry, please visit samsonsociety.com. 
Support for the women who have been impacted by our choices is available at sarahsociety.com.
The Pirate Monk Podcast is provided by Samson Society, a ministry of Samson House, a 501(c)3 nonprofit. To help support the vision, please consider a contribution to Samson House.

Episode 296 * Healthy Intimacy and Betrayal w/ Bonny Burns

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