Pirate Monk Podcast

By Nate Larkin

Religion & Spirituality Christianity

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A weekly podcast produced by members of the Samson Society

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07.13.2021

Mini-meeting on the topic of "Surrender". Nate interviews Jasper Hall, president of Pure Hope about equipping believers to serve out of their brokenness in a sexually broken world and leading their families and communities to flourish. You can find more ...

Pirate Monk Podcast episodes:

07.13.2021 Episode 306 * Hope Out of Brokenness w/ Jasper Hall Mini-meeting on the topic of "Surrender". Nate interviews Jasper Hall, president of Pure Hope about equipping believers to serve out of their brokenness in a sexually broken world and leading their families and communities to flourish. You can find more ...
07.02.2021 Episode 305 * Soul Shepherding w/ Bill and Kristi Gaultiere Mini-meeting on the topic of "Habits". Nate interviews psychologist and therapist Bill and Kristi Gaultiere about the six phases of spiritual growth and development. You can find more information at soulshepherding.org and journeyofthesoul.org. The music on this podcast is contributed ...
06.14.2021 Episode 304 * My Prison Became a Palace w/ John Alarid Aaron has a fascinating conversation with John Alarid (johnalarid.com), a heroin addict who became a missionary, then imprisoned for attempted murder, and now a pastor ministering in Springfield MO at Freedom City Church (freedomcitychurch.org). To hear more of John's story, ...
06.05.2021 Episode 303 * The Intersection of Church and Recovery w/ Teresa McBean "Dignity believes, and respect believes, and unconditional positive regard believes that being fully human is a beautiful thing, and that the essence of a person agrees with all of the things that God says about them that's true." The Mini-Meeting ...
05.27.2021 Episode 302 * Childhood Sexual Abuse w/ Tim Rountree "I honestly cannot tell you which decade was worse...Brokenness doesn't just end the second [the abuse] stops...The ramifications of that act ripple into decades later." Nate sits down to speak with Tim Rountree - a child abuse detective, a pastor, ...
05.19.2021 Episode 301 * Running Toward the Roar w/ Gary Wilkerson Nate interviews Gary Wilkerson of World Challenge (an outgrowth of Teen Challenge), a ministry dedicated to helping the needy of the world in many different ways, including those caught in addiction and poverty. Topics include the pitfalls of performance-based religion, ...
04.30.2021 EPISODE 300 CELEBRATION!!! Listener Questions for Nate & Aaron w/Tom Ryan To celebrate 300 episodes, we get to know Nate and Aaron a little bit better. The host for this special episode is our good friend, Tom Ryan (known to some of you as T. C. Ryan) author of Ashamed No ...
04.24.2021 Episode 299 * Trauma and Christ in Sexual Addiction Recovery w/ Matt Wenger "I don't think that God's goal in the universe is to lessen the amount of sin. I think His primary goal is to increase the amount of connection between Him and His people." Today's guest is therapist Matt Wenger, who ...
04.02.2021 Episode 298 * Loving Someone with Mental Health Issues w/ Steve Zehr Nate gives Aaron a PSA about severe weather before they are joined by Nate's long-time friend, Steve Zehr, who shares how he was shaped by his 35-year marriage to Susan, who struggled with mental illness. Steve's book is titled In ...
03.26.2021 Episode 297 * Rewiring the Brain w/ Dan Larkin Nate has an inspiring conversation with his brother, Dan. After a series of strokes, Dan was left unable to speak and was told by doctors that he would never speak again. But Dan didn't accept that prognosis. Through hard work ...
03.19.2021 Episode 296 * Healthy Intimacy and Betrayal w/ Bonny Burns 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 ...
03.12.2021 Episode 295 * A Journey Through Pain w/ Seth Haines How do we deal with the inevitable pain that comes into our life? Nate gives an update on recent struggles with Allie's health before having a discussion with Seth Haines, who shares his own season of severe anxiety related to ...
03.05.2021 Episode 294 * Recovering All of What God Wants for Me w/ Morgan Snyder The guys respond to a couple of notes from the mailbag before having a great discussion with Morgan Snyder (becomegoodsoil.com) about discovering the heart of Father as we discover our true sonship. Can we answer the questions - Where do ...
02.08.2021 Episode 293 * The God of Our Understanding w/ Brad Jersak This is a refreshing discussion with theologian, author and professor Brad Jersak that spans a myriad of subjects - from interactions with people of diverse viewpoints, love addiction vs. sex addiction, the purpose of confession and repentance, and what "the ...
02.01.2021 Episode 292 * The Brain Science of Self-Discipline w/ Drew Dyck Have you ever made a promise to yourself to create a new habit but gave it up after only a few weeks? How are those new year's resolutions holding up after a month? Drew Dyck noticed this pattern in his ...
01.16.2021 Episode 291 * Surviving Domestic Abuse w/ "Becky" In part two of our series on domestic abuse, we talk with "Becky", an abuse survivor. Her story is one of pain, fear and redemption, but does point out how the Christian community can sometimes fall into the trap of ...
01.08.2021 Episode 290 * Control through Power in Relationship w/ Chris Moles Before you immediately dismiss your need to listen to this episode, we'd challenge you to have an open mind. When we hear the words "domestic abuse", we often think of videos of athletes in elevators, but can we recognize more ...
12.22.2020 Episode 289 * Teaching Intimacy Skills to the Intimacy Ignorant w/ Randy Turner Nate and Aaron speak with Randy Turner, author of Rescuing the Rogue, about mentoring, learning intimacy the hard way, what intimacy truly is and how to root out the false beliefs we have about intimacy. If you'd like to explore ...
12.15.2020 Episode 288 * A Pastor Talking Openly About Porn w/ Noah Filipiak Nate interviews Noah Filipiak, author of Beyond the Battle. Noah is a pastor who talks openly about his struggle with porn, the journey from entitlement to contentment through recognizing the true needs beneath the behavior, and the real definition of ...
12.08.2020 Episode 287 * From Manipulation to Connection to Resurrection w/ Clinton and Charity Munoz Clinton and Charity Munoz of the Restored 2 More podcast share their winding path of addiction, discovery, missteps in finding help, and finally to the true redemptive help that they needed. They are now helping couples move from infidelity to ...
12.01.2020 Episode 286 * Addictions, Convictions, and Curiosity w/ Brian Tholstrup In this follow-up to episode 280, Nate and Aaron talk with Brian Tholstrup, a fellow pirate monk whose primary drug of choice was alcohol. The guys discuss how recovery is not "one-size-fits-all" and how each of us has to assess ...
11.27.2020 Episode 285 * Sharing the Gift of Recovery with Others w/ Chad and Angela Anderson Today Nate interviews Chad and Angela Anderson as they share the story of Chad's pornography addiction, D-Day and their continuing redemption. Chad is now a certified recovery coach sharing what he has learned with other men. Chad's contact info is: ...
11.18.2020 Episode 284 * Combatting Loneliness w/Jack Eason Our guest today is Jack Eason, author of The Loneliness Connection, which explores the power of community and togetherness, finding similarities instead of differences in the midst of a divisive world. Find out more about Jack and his work at ...
11.10.2020 Episode 283 * Tullian Tchividjian Tullian shares his history as both the prodigal and the older brother, and now as someone who simply recognizes his desperate need for Jesus! To learn more about Tullian's work, please visit: www.tullian.net Music on this podcast: That Kind of ...
10.21.2020 Episode 282 * Jay & Lori Pyatt Today the guys talk with certified mentors Jay and Lori Pyatt who get raw and vulnerable in sharing their redemptive story about God pulling them back from the brink of divorce, the impact of shame and deflection in marital communication, ...
10.09.2020 Episode 281 * Kaka Ray Nate and Aaron again welcome one of our favorite guests, trauma specialist Kaka Ray, to discuss COVID fatigue, monopolizing conversations, and balance in recovery. Kaka will also be returning as a workshop speaker at the upcoming Fall retreat - both ...
09.21.2020 Episode 280 * Brainwashing, the Good Kind (maybe) Nate and Aaron sit down to chat about a book that sent Nate on some interesting journeys and ongoing self-discovery, Allen Carr's Easy Way to Stop Drinking Alcohol. You might not get any answers, but we sure hope today's episode ...
09.14.2020 Episode 279 * Carolyn Weyel Today, Nate and Aaron talk with Carolyn Weyel about introversion. What does it mean? How does shame get attached to it? And how do those pesky extroverts make everything worse!!! Whether you are an introvert or just happen to be ...
09.02.2020 Episode 278 * Michael Brody-Waite Sit back and get ready for a conversation with Michael Brody-Waite, author of Great Leaders Live Like Drug Addicts, as he unpacks some of the most important information you might hear about masks during these strange times. No...not those masks. ...
08.20.2020 Episode 277 * John Lynch Get ready for a gospelicious conversation with John Lynch. To hear more of John, head on over to his website and get encouraged. https://www.johnlynchspeaks.com/
08.03.2020 Episode 276 * Michele and Tom Weaver Nate and Aaron enjoy a great conversation with Michele and Tom Weaver as they explore their experience with "friends" who weren't helpful, betrayal, and hope. Don't miss this inspiring journey of hope and healing and coming to the table.
07.21.2020 Episode 275 * Ray Cannata Ever wondered what creole cooking, Presbyterians, and Elvis have in common? Find out today as Nate and Aaron chat with Pastor Ray Cannata of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New Orleans.
05.21.2020 Episode 274 * Curt Thompson Today Nate sits down with Dr. Curt Thompson, author of books such as The Anatomy of the Soul, and The Soul of Shame, and talks about the profound connection between our spiritual formation and amazing neurological creation. It's all tied ...
04.30.2020 Episode 273 * Michael Card Today Nate and Aaron sit down and chat with author, musician, theologian, Michael Card as he discusses his new book, Inexpressible: Hesed and the Mystery of God's Lovingkindness. Nate and Aaron also discuss how you can serve other men as ...
04.20.2020 Episode 272 * Tom Jackson & Dave Bunker Get out your pen and paper, Aaron is chatting with a couple of Samson OGs who are deep in the world of music and are passionate about art and how it feeds the soul. You'll get their recommendations on listening ...
04.17.2020 Episode 271 * Karen Ellison It's deep, it's heavy, it's important. Today the boys chat with Karen Ellison about the heart wounds that occur after an abortion for both women and men. Karen works with the ministry Deeper Still and provides resources and free retreats ...
04.01.2020 Episode 270 * Christine Dente Feeling fear during this strange time? Checking the news for reassurance and only experiencing further fear? Today Nate and Arron sit down with Christine Dente to try to unpack some solutions to engage information with better choices and more wisdom. ...
03.17.2020 Episode 269 * Brian Kay The doctor is in. Our Samson friend from the Bay area is checking in for a conversation about dealing with fear during this strange time in our world, as well as taking responsibility for our healing process from past hurts.
03.10.2020 Episode 268 * Todd Wermers Pull up a chair and have a listen to Todd Wermers' inspiring story of hope, redemptions, and how God loves to show his glory through people in process. To check out what's happening in Todd's ministry check him out at... ...
03.05.2020 Episode 267 * Steve Taylor & Scott Dente On today's episode of the Pirate Monk Podcast, Nate and Aaron recruit OG Pirate Scott Dente to have a scintillating conversation with Christian Music Pioneer, Steve Taylor. This one will make you think. We'd love to hear your feedback on ...
02.25.2020 Episode 266 * Mo Leverett Today Nate and Aaron get to have a chat with long-time buddy Mo Leverett as he talks about life post-Hurricane Katrina, his passion for a fine cigar, and his upcoming album Autumn Years. Plus...just for you the faithful listeners, you'll ...
02.18.2020 Episode 265 * Eddie Capparucci On this episode, Nate and Aaron chat with Eddie Capparucci about how our past experiences shape our coping mechanisms and how to find hope and freedom through asking the "why" instead of just the "what." All that and more, today ...
02.17.2020 Episode 264 * Vern Tompke Today Nate has a chat with Pastor Vern Tompke about the dangers of isolation in the ministry and how true vulnerable community can serve both the pastors and the congregation. Everyone is included in this conversation on the Pirate Monk ...
01.07.2020 Episode 263 * Jason Martinkus Empathy. Who gives a crap... Today Nate has a conversation with Jason Martinkus about why we should, and how we can up our empathy IQs in our marriage. Jason is also teaching an online master class if you want to ...
01.02.2020 Episode 262 * Christmas Conversation Today Nate and Aaron prepare for the holidays, talk about exponential relational growth when trust is demanded, and explore the idea of expectations.
12.25.2019 Episode 261 * Jeff and Beth McCord Today Nate talks about what being present means and Aaron sits down to have a chat with Jeff and Beth McCord, authors of Becoming Us. Ever thought your spouse made no sense at all? There's probably a reason, and Jeff ...
12.08.2019 Episode 260 * Samuel Maurice Porter Today, Nate and Aaron hang out, answer a listener question with the help of Christine Leahy, and then chat with Aaron's son Samuel about what it was like to be on the kid side of the equation, growing up and ...
11.27.2019 Episode 259 * Barbara Steffens, PhD Ever heard of codependency? Today Dr. Barbara Stephes shed some new light on the subject as she explores the topic with Nate and Aaron. Also, Aaron apologizes to the city of Tustin. As a more specific aspect of his apology, ...
11.18.2019 Episode 258 * Ben Sweeney Today Nate and Aaron get Mondo back in the room, have a mini-meeting, and talk to Mondo's friend Ben about his journey into addiction and the path he found back to freedom.
11.08.2019 Episode 257 * Integrating the Gospel Today Nate and Aaron are taking a slice of the weekend from Eva Tennessee to explore how we can integrate the Gospel into our lives and recovery, specifically and powerfully. Nate opens up a vulnerable door so that the men ...

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Pirate Monk Podcast episodes:

Episode 306 * Hope Out of Brokenness w/ Jasper Hall

Episode 305 * Soul Shepherding w/ Bill and Kristi Gaultiere

Episode 304 * My Prison Became a Palace w/ John Alarid

Episode 303 * The Intersection of Church and Recovery w/ Teresa McBean

Episode 302 * Childhood Sexual Abuse w/ Tim Rountree

Episode 301 * Running Toward the Roar w/ Gary Wilkerson

EPISODE 300 CELEBRATION!!! Listener Questions for Nate & Aaron w/Tom Ryan

Episode 299 * Trauma and Christ in Sexual Addiction Recovery w/ Matt Wenger

Episode 298 * Loving Someone with Mental Health Issues w/ Steve Zehr

Episode 297 * Rewiring the Brain w/ Dan Larkin

Episode 296 * Healthy Intimacy and Betrayal w/ Bonny Burns

Episode 295 * A Journey Through Pain w/ Seth Haines

Episode 294 * Recovering All of What God Wants for Me w/ Morgan Snyder

Episode 293 * The God of Our Understanding w/ Brad Jersak

Episode 292 * The Brain Science of Self-Discipline w/ Drew Dyck

Episode 291 * Surviving Domestic Abuse w/ "Becky"

Episode 290 * Control through Power in Relationship w/ Chris Moles

Episode 289 * Teaching Intimacy Skills to the Intimacy Ignorant w/ Randy Turner

Episode 288 * A Pastor Talking Openly About Porn w/ Noah Filipiak

Episode 287 * From Manipulation to Connection to Resurrection w/ Clinton and Charity Munoz

Episode 286 * Addictions, Convictions, and Curiosity w/ Brian Tholstrup

Episode 285 * Sharing the Gift of Recovery with Others w/ Chad and Angela Anderson

Episode 284 * Combatting Loneliness w/Jack Eason

Episode 283 * Tullian Tchividjian

Episode 282 * Jay & Lori Pyatt

Episode 281 * Kaka Ray

Episode 280 * Brainwashing, the Good Kind (maybe)

Episode 279 * Carolyn Weyel

Episode 278 * Michael Brody-Waite

Episode 277 * John Lynch

Episode 276 * Michele and Tom Weaver

Episode 275 * Ray Cannata

Episode 274 * Curt Thompson

Episode 273 * Michael Card

Episode 272 * Tom Jackson & Dave Bunker

Episode 271 * Karen Ellison

Episode 270 * Christine Dente

Episode 269 * Brian Kay

Episode 268 * Todd Wermers

Episode 267 * Steve Taylor & Scott Dente

Episode 266 * Mo Leverett

Episode 265 * Eddie Capparucci

Episode 264 * Vern Tompke

Episode 263 * Jason Martinkus

Episode 262 * Christmas Conversation

Episode 261 * Jeff and Beth McCord

Episode 260 * Samuel Maurice Porter

Episode 259 * Barbara Steffens, PhD

Episode 258 * Ben Sweeney

Episode 257 * Integrating the Gospel

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