Pirate Monk Podcast

By Nate Larkin

Religion & Spirituality Christianity

What's Pirate Monk Podcast about?

A (mostly) weekly podcast produced by members of the Samson Society

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Pirate Monk Podcast episodes:

04.18.2024
416 | Layton and Chelsea Boeve | Couples on a Journey, Healing Together
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...
04.11.2024
415 | Joshua and Charlene Lewis | Support in Recovery
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...
04.04.2024
414 | Jeremy Morris | The F-Word and Jesus
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...
03.28.2024
413 | Ashley Chesnut | Sit, Listen, & Engage - Helping Women Get Free from P0rn
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...
03.21.2024
412 | Roy Smith | The Human Condition
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...
03.14.2024
411 | Tullian Tchividjian | Success is More Toxic than Failure
On this episode: Nate is rucking things up. Aaron doesn’t understand why the rucking ruckers would ruck their @sses off. Our Guest: Nate and Aaron welcome back Tullian Tchividjian to the podcast for the third time. Tullian shares the value of...
03.07.2024
410 | David Murrow | Submission is Manly
On this episode: We catch up on sports ball roulette with Nate and Aaron. Aaron reveals that he looks sh!t in spandex. Also, updates on the Harbor House are sailing in. Our Guest: Nate and Aaron interview our guest, David Murrow....
02.29.2024
409 | Ray Ortlund | Starve the Beast
On this episode: Pablito and Rob host. Pablito shares man cave woes. Swifties and important sports snacks are also discussed. Our Guest: Aaron interviews our guest, Ray Ortlund. Ray is a husband of over 50 years, father, grandfather, author, and minister....
02.22.2024
408 | Sheri Keffer | Intimate Deception
On this episode: Samson celebrates the 20th Anniversary of its first meeting! Nate, Aaron, and Erin host and interview this week. Erin updates us on the pillow fights at the Sarah Society (no really, its a therapeutic technique). She also...
02.15.2024
407 | Greg Oliver | Sober Is More Than Behavior
On this episode: Nate and Aaron are back. Aaron drives 75 hours and has technology challenges. Nate and Aaron discuss anxiety and panic attacks. Our Guest: Aaron interviews Greg Oliver after a 9-year break. Greg is executive director at Awaken, a...
02.08.2024
406 | Brant Hansen | Healing the World
On this episode: Pablito and Rob host. Pablito has a birthday and experiences connection. Our Guest: Aaron interviews our guest, Brant Hansen. Brant is an emcee, radio show host, author, hero, and philanthropist. He encourages removing the makeup from Jesus. Brant...
02.01.2024
405 | Chuck Degroat | Understanding Narcissism
On this episode: Pablito and Rob bumper. Nate and Aaron may be striking or joining SAG. Pablito considers mug shots. Our Guest: Nate and Aaron interview our guest, Chuck Degroat. His experience includes: Professor of pastoral care and Christian Spirituality and...
01.25.2024
404 | George Wehby | Misguided Children Seeking Approval
On this episode: Pablito (Paul) and Rob share holiday memories, hope, and gratitude. Our Guest: Aaron Interviews our guest, George Wehby. Alabama born and raised, George has an impressive resume: Marine, police officer, air marshal, Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, business owner,...
01.18.2024
403 | Roy Wooten | Honesty, Healing, and Community in the Present
On this episode: Nate goes to a s#xy place. Nate and Aaron talk about the purity culture, damaged goods and integrity in the journey. Our Guest: Roy Wooten is the executive director of The Crucible Project, pastor, minister, coach, and counselor....
01.11.2024
402 | Hilarie Cash | Understanding Technology Influences
On this episode: Nate and Aaron keep you a-bosom of Harbor House renovations. Our Guest: Dr. Hilarie Cash. Her experience includes: co-founder and chief clinical officer at ReStart Life, CSAT, author, internet rehab therapist, educator, and mother. Discussions include how the...
01.04.2024
401 | Mark Mayfield | The Connection Between Mind, Body, and Spirit
IMPORTANT: In the original version of this episode, when our guest was discussing his suicide attempt, he stated that someone couldn't die from an overdose of Tylenol. This is inaccurate, so we removed this statement. If you are struggling with suicidal...
12.28.2023
399 | Sam Serio | Putting People Above Beliefs and Ideology
On this episode: Pablito and Rob discuss burritos, other California food, and real estate. Our Guest: Nate Interviews our guest Sam Serio. Sam is a preacher, counselor, author, and speaker. In this episode, Sam discusses his book: Sensitive Preaching to the...
12.21.2023
398 | Drew Boa | Making Sense of Triggers
On this episode: Nate and Aaron discuss the cocktail approach to recovery and provide some details of the Long Walk in England in June 2024. Our Guest: Drew Boa - podcaster, YouTuber, founder of Husband Material, and coach. Defining triggers, how...
12.14.2023
397 | Blaine Eldredge | Research, Struggle, and Pain
Our Guest: Nate and Aaron interview our guest, Blaine Eldredge. Blaine, the middle son of a mix between Elijah the prophet and Willy Wonka. He tells us about how he accidentally wrote a book on his path to understand God....
12.07.2023
396 | Jonathan Daugherty | Invitation to the Recovery Lifestyle
On this episode: Nate and Aaron discuss the ups and downs of the holidays and encourage us to lean into community during these seasons. Our Guest: Jonathan Daugherty, founder and president of Be Broken Ministries, podcaster, and recovering addict. Be Broken...
11.30.2023
395 | Victor Marx | Setting Captives Free
On this episode: Guest hosts Rob and Pablito reflect on the Samson Summit. They also debate the important issue of In-N-Out Burger vs. Whataburger. Our Guest: Nate and Aaron interview our guest, Victor Marx. Victor is a survivor, veteran, husband, father,...
11.18.2023
394 | Tod Bolsinger | The Leader is the Person Taking Responsibility
On this episode: Nate expresses gratitude and shares the role his wife played in starting the Samson Society. Aaron reflects on the Samson Summit and requests listeners to send in questions, experiences, and thoughts. Our Guest: Tod Bolsinger: former pastor, associate...
11.16.2023
393 | Sheila Paige Harkins | The Therapy of Art
On this episode: Nate and Aaron give Halloween updates. Our Guest: Sheila Paige Harkins is a missionary kid, missionary, artist, and author. She shares her story of missions, marriage, adoption and how life happened in those events. She cautions about giving...
11.09.2023
392 | Jenna Riemersma | IFS: Compassion, Not Control
On this episode: Nate and Aaron discuss how to deal with relapse including gentleness and curiosity. Our Guest: Jenna Riemersma is an IFS therapist and author of Altogether You. She explains how Internal Family System therapy practices work to help their...
11.02.2023
391 | Carver Brown | Making Amends
On this episode: Nate, Aaron and guest host Elijah Lloyd Jones cure all that ails you, explaining how to cast your burdens on Christ. Also, be careful “shoulding” on yourself. Our Guest: Carver Brown is a recovery coach, recovery coach trainer,...
10.26.2023
390 | Bruce Hebel | Forgiveness: Applying the What of Jesus
On this episode: Nate and Aaron skip the intro and get right to the interview. Our Guest: Dr. Bruce Hebel is an author, pastor, pastor's kid, and speaker. He brings the freedom of the gospel through forgiveness, revolutionary transformative change. Bruce...
10.19.2023
389 | Andy Gullahorn | It’s About the Journey, Not the Destination
On this episode: Nate and Aaron discuss delight in walking alongside others and seeing their growth and first-time experiences. Our Guest: Andy Gullahorn, singer/songwriter, musician, and musical guest at the 2023 Samson Summit in Van TX. Andy is also nearly an...
10.12.2023
388 | Rebekah Vickery | I Feel...But the Bible…
On this episode: Nate and Aaron answer questions about patience in recovery, and speculate about Paul maybe wanting to wack off. Our Guest: Rebekah Vickery: Therapist, Allender Center trained, and Trauma Specialist. Rebekah shares her work concerning church and sexual trauma....
10.05.2023
387 | Phil Dvorak | Connecting the Gospel to the Addict
On this episode: Nate and Aaron discussing grieving and wailing, one step at time. Q from A: Why is it important to have separate men's and women’s sex addiction recovery groups? Our Guest: Phil Dvorak: pastor, therapist, clinical director and church planter....
09.28.2023
386 | Adam Young | What If There’s Nothing Wrong with You?
On this episode: Nate and Aaron are in the ionosphere speculating. Q from A: How much detail is appropriate to disclose to your spouse? Our Guest: Adam Young: author, therapist, speaker and podcaster. Adam talks about writing his upcoming book: Your Life...
09.21.2023
385 | Jason Mathew | A New Type of Accountability App
On this episode: Aaron is back with updates. Aaron introduces his new jingle. Questions from Albuquerque: I'm lying in bed and can't sleep and I know that acting out will "fix" the problem. What do I do? Our Guest: Jason Mathew: founder...
09.14.2023
384 | Laura Connell | You Are On Your Side
On this episode: Nate and guest host Chris Inman talk about kids leaving the house and becoming P.O.R.K. Our Guest: Laura Connell: author and trauma informed coach. Laura discusses how adverse childhood experiences (A.C.E. test) affect life expectancy and how to...
09.07.2023
383 | Mari Lee | There Is No Addiction Without Trauma
On this episode: Nate and guest host Tom Moucka discuss the difference between a therapist, coach, and Silas. Our Guest: Mari Lee: author, speaker, therapist, CSAT, trained in Gottman, betrayal trauma, complex trauma, sexual addiction and recovery, EMDR, and mindfulness based...
08.31.2023
382 | Michael Barta | Deprivation Trauma & Intimacy Disorder
On this episode: Nate and guest host Chris Inman discuss the awesomeness of Rob Chenoweth, retreats and new podcasts. Our Guest: Dr. Michael Barta: author, psychologist, therapist, CSAT, and 12-stepper. Michael discusses how to treat “what’s causing the rash” -- going...
08.24.2023
381 | Michelle Mays | Recovery is a Rodeo
On this episode: Nate and guest host Chris Inman update everyone on Aaron and Erin Our Guest: Michelle Mays: author, counselor and innovator. Michelle guides couples through healing and recovery from betrayal. Helping couples understand betrayal through attachment. She reminds us...
08.17.2023
380 | Nate Geyer | When Being a Good Boy Doesn’t Work
On this episode: Aaron and guest-host/guest Nate Geyer discuss everything from Birkenstocks to stocks. Our Guest: Nate Geyer works for Begin Again Institute as an LPC and CSATC. He comes from a background of education as well as lots of personal...
08.10.2023
379 | Kervins Clement | The Importance of YOUR Story in Recovery and Growth
On this episode: Aaron and guest host Rob discuss Soul Architecture and how it works. Nate is still on a cruise. Our Guest: Kervins Clement: therapist CSAT, PHD candidate, husband, former sex addict. Kervins shares how growing up as a black...
08.03.2023
378 | Jonathan Merritt | How to Let Your Heart Grow
On this episode: Aaron and guest host Rob discuss breaking down walls and curiosity about others’ stories. Nate is on a cruise. Our Guest: Jonathan Merritt is an author, journalist, coach, and speaker. Learning to understand how news and opinion differ...
07.27.2023
377 | Mary Archibeque | Intimacy vs Intensity
On this episode: Aaron with an A and Erin with an E host while Nate is in Alaska. Our Guest: Mary Archibeque - addiction therapist and CSAT. Recovered drug addict turned drug addiction therapist, then gambling addiction therapist, and finally sex...
07.20.2023
376 | Stephen McWhirter | Every Story Has a Purpose
On this episode: Nate fixes wiring. Aaron is stranded at home. They discuss emotions in the church and the shortcomings of online friends. Our Guest: Stephen McWhirter - musician, minister, husband, and father. Stephen shares his story of being a preacher's kid...
07.13.2023
375 | Zachary Wagner | New Testament Masculinity
On this episode: Nate and Aaron don’t have time for buffoonery. Our Guest: Zachary Wagner, an American in England, writer, researcher, and ordained minister. We look at how was Jesus’ masculinity shaped the narratives of the church. Understanding myths about the need...
07.06.2023
374 | Cathy Loerzel | Transitions in Life
On this episode: Nate and Aaron are back from England. Aaron has realizations and understands his feet. And a mysterious guest host is on the show. Our Guest: Cathy Loerzel:, author, coach, speaker, wife, and mother. Cathy, Co-founder of the Allender Center,...
06.29.2023
373 | Craig Cashwell | Spiritual Bypass
On this episode: Aaron has end of high school anxiety. Nate is old enough to have a grandchild graduating college. Our Guest: Dr. Craig Cashwell is a professor at William and Mary College and trauma counselor. Competent and ethical integration of spirituality...
06.22.2023
372 | Ron Williams | A Pirate Monk’s Story
On this episode: Aaron paints a challenging image of himself. Nate engineers again. Both discuss medicating with work. Our Guest: Ron Williams: a pirate monk and coach shares his story that landed him in prison; the healing and hope that resulted;...
06.15.2023
371 | Blaine Hogan | Re-Integrating
On this episode: Aaron unfriends on facebook. Nate listens to a new book. Our Guest: Blaine Hogan: actor, director, author, husband, and father. You know you have succeeded as a parent, if your kids go to therapy for different reasons than you...
06.07.2023
370 | Sam Black | The Healing Church
On this episode: Aaron markets the virtues of living in a sauna and learns about FOMO. Nate reads 6 books on an Alaskan cruise. Our Guest: Sam Black: a pirate monk, meeting host, author, journalist, and reporter. Sam educates pastors and...
06.01.2023
369 | Pascale Wright | Remember Your Story
On this episode: Nate and Aaron have a boring intro. Discussing cutting the grass and weather. Our Guest: Pascale Wright: facilitator, clinical and pastoral counselor. Giving an event a safe space. Where was God? Communing over shared suffering, we must have community...
05.25.2023
368 | John Eldredge | Pursuing Whole-Heartedness
On this episode: Aaron is excited and gets to shop. Nate will pop in. Our Guest: John Eldredge: author, counselor, minister, husband, and father. Be cautious of the cascade effects of trauma. How to practice benevolent detachment and release. You can have freedom...
05.18.2023
367 | Russ Johnson | Rethinking Church
On this episode: Nate and Aaron provide updates and ask for help on “the redneck frat house” (The Harbor). Our Guest: Russ Johnson: former pastor, consultant, podcaster, author, husband, and father. Sharing the good news. If it can be quantified, it...
05.11.2023
366 | Paula Jauch | Cross-Addicted: Breaking Free from Trauma and Addiction
On this episode: Nate - McCreary’s Pub is stalking him. Aaron - own your own share. Our Guest: Paula Jauch, speaker, podcaster, trauma overcomer, survivor, author, wife, and mom. Overcoming with 2 addicted parents, eating disorder, addiction, gangs, and more. “Trauma is...

What's Pirate Monk Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Pirate Monk Podcast episodes:

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

415 | Joshua and Charlene Lewis | Support in Recovery

414 | Jeremy Morris | The F-Word and Jesus

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

412 | Roy Smith | The Human Condition

411 | Tullian Tchividjian | Success is More Toxic than Failure

410 | David Murrow | Submission is Manly

409 | Ray Ortlund | Starve the Beast

408 | Sheri Keffer | Intimate Deception

407 | Greg Oliver | Sober Is More Than Behavior

406 | Brant Hansen | Healing the World

405 | Chuck Degroat | Understanding Narcissism

404 | George Wehby | Misguided Children Seeking Approval

403 | Roy Wooten | Honesty, Healing, and Community in the Present

402 | Hilarie Cash | Understanding Technology Influences

401 | Mark Mayfield | The Connection Between Mind, Body, and Spirit

399 | Sam Serio | Putting People Above Beliefs and Ideology

398 | Drew Boa | Making Sense of Triggers

397 | Blaine Eldredge | Research, Struggle, and Pain

396 | Jonathan Daugherty | Invitation to the Recovery Lifestyle

395 | Victor Marx | Setting Captives Free

394 | Tod Bolsinger | The Leader is the Person Taking Responsibility

393 | Sheila Paige Harkins | The Therapy of Art

392 | Jenna Riemersma | IFS: Compassion, Not Control

391 | Carver Brown | Making Amends

390 | Bruce Hebel | Forgiveness: Applying the What of Jesus

389 | Andy Gullahorn | It’s About the Journey, Not the Destination

388 | Rebekah Vickery | I Feel...But the Bible…

387 | Phil Dvorak | Connecting the Gospel to the Addict

386 | Adam Young | What If There’s Nothing Wrong with You?

385 | Jason Mathew | A New Type of Accountability App

384 | Laura Connell | You Are On Your Side

383 | Mari Lee | There Is No Addiction Without Trauma

382 | Michael Barta | Deprivation Trauma & Intimacy Disorder

381 | Michelle Mays | Recovery is a Rodeo

380 | Nate Geyer | When Being a Good Boy Doesn’t Work

379 | Kervins Clement | The Importance of YOUR Story in Recovery and Growth

378 | Jonathan Merritt | How to Let Your Heart Grow

377 | Mary Archibeque | Intimacy vs Intensity

376 | Stephen McWhirter | Every Story Has a Purpose

375 | Zachary Wagner | New Testament Masculinity

374 | Cathy Loerzel | Transitions in Life

373 | Craig Cashwell | Spiritual Bypass

372 | Ron Williams | A Pirate Monk’s Story

371 | Blaine Hogan | Re-Integrating

370 | Sam Black | The Healing Church

369 | Pascale Wright | Remember Your Story

368 | John Eldredge | Pursuing Whole-Heartedness

367 | Russ Johnson | Rethinking Church

366 | Paula Jauch | Cross-Addicted: Breaking Free from Trauma and Addiction