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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Episode 291 * Surviving Dom...

01.16.2021

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 ...

Pirate Monk Podcast episodes:

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 ...
10.29.2019 Episode 256 * Nick Stumbo Today Nate & Aaron chat with Nick Stumbo of Pure Desire ministries about Nick's story and how to understand the difference between arrival mentality and journey mentality in recovery, as we search for deeper maturity and more honest...honesty. Check out ...
10.23.2019 Episode 255 * Matt Dobschuetz Pull up a chair, start up your lawnmower, or rev up your engine and take a ride with Nate and Aaron as they have a chat with Matt Dobber Dobschuetz, host of Porn Free Radio, on this episode of the ...
10.15.2019 Episode 254 * The Spectrum of Trauma Today Nate and Aaron talk virtual meetings and follow up on some listener responses to last week's episode. You get that and a MINI MEETING, and it all happens today, on the Pirate Monk Podcast. Today's Music: Dive - Steven ...
10.07.2019 Episode 253 * Kaka Ray Today, Nate and Aaron sit down with trauma specialist Kaka Ray to learn about how trauma affects addiction and what we can do about it. Kaka will be a workshop teacher at the upcoming retreat. To learn more about what ...
09.17.2019 Episode 252 * Michael Leahy Today, we've got it all! Unsolicited book reviews, witty banter, a mini-meeting, and the pièce de résistance, a conversation with BraveHearts Michael Leahy. He'll be chatting about his exciting new thoughts on how to use technology to put connection, recovery ...
09.10.2019 Episode 251 * Michael Johnson We've got a mini-meeting, we've got updates, and we've got our old friend Michael Johnson talking about dating with a bigger picture in mind and guarding your heart in the process. You might not be dating, but if you've got ...
08.26.2019 Episode 250 * DIY Retreat Time The boys are back in the same state and in the same room catching up...mini-meetings are rolling...and some lads from Texas describe how you can have an amazing retreat with your brothers without any permission from your mommies! It's all ...
07.29.2019 Episode 249 * Pure Hope and Noel Bouche (with an accent over the "e") This week Nate and Aaron discuss a blog about Game of Thrones, and read a question from a listener that needs your input. After that, Nate chats with Noel Bouche of Pure Hope. To find out more about Pure Hope ...
07.02.2019 Episode 248 * Troubadour Andrew Osenga Sit back, put up your feet, or start your lawn mower (Tom), and enjoy a chat with Andrew Osenga of the Normals and Caedmon's Call. He'll be talking through some of Nate's favorite songs and their stories off his newest ...
06.27.2019 Episode 247 * Ladies Can Be Pirates Too Today Nate & Aaron get answers to one of their most asked questions. "What about the women?" "How can my wife get this kind of community?" To answer that question they've enlisted a bevy of lady travelers to talk about ...
06.11.2019 Episode 246 * The Scotland Recap Nate and Aaron chat about the Scotland retreat and play some audio clips from the experiences of its participants.
05.29.2019 Episode 245 * Dina Alexander Today the boys chat with Dina Alexander MS, about how to talk with kids about technology and sex. Dina is the author of some great books that will help educate parents and get the conversations started. Check out her resources ...
05.20.2019 Episode 243 * Disclosure Nate is out of town, so Aaron conscripted one of our favorite buddies Tom Ryan (Ashamed No More) to hang with Kathy Reynolds for part two of the conversation on the practical side of disclosure. Kathy and Tom give some ...
05.14.2019 Episode 242 * Kathy Reynolds Today is part one of two conversations with coach Kathy Reynolds, who talks about her own journey of disclosure, loss, and redemption in her marriage. Stay tuned for part two when we get into the nitty gritty of what to ...
04.30.2019 Episode 241 * Joshua Mast Today EMT and firefighter Joshua Mast talks with the lads about brotherhood in the firehouse and how that translates to deeper community for us all. Every man is in a battle, but do we know how to support a brother ...

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Pirate Monk Podcast episodes:

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

Episode 256 * Nick Stumbo

Episode 255 * Matt Dobschuetz

Episode 254 * The Spectrum of Trauma

Episode 253 * Kaka Ray

Episode 252 * Michael Leahy

Episode 251 * Michael Johnson

Episode 250 * DIY Retreat Time

Episode 249 * Pure Hope and Noel Bouche (with an accent over the "e")

Episode 248 * Troubadour Andrew Osenga

Episode 247 * Ladies Can Be Pirates Too

Episode 246 * The Scotland Recap

Episode 245 * Dina Alexander

Episode 243 * Disclosure

Episode 242 * Kathy Reynolds

Episode 241 * Joshua Mast

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