By Nate Larkin
A (mostly) weekly podcast produced by members of the Samson Society
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...
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...
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. Check...
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.
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... tinmanministries.org Or...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Today Nate and Aaron prepare for the holidays, talk about exponential relational growth when trust is demanded, and explore the idea of expectations.
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...
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...
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,...
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.
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...
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 the...
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...
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 Curtis Chapman;...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Nate and Aaron chat about the Scotland retreat and play some audio clips from the experiences of its participants.
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...
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 real-world...
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...
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...
Ever get frustrated with the younger generation and feel like you can't relate? How about you younger folks who think older guys have little or nothing to offer and just want to change you? Well, today's episode is for you. ...
Today Nate and Aaron Chat with David Cassidy, Pastor of Christ Community Church in Franklin Tennessee, to chat about his book Indispensable: The Basics of Christian Belief. They discuss the invitation to the common table that binds all Christians of...
The boys sit down with author, speaker, and Jesus pursuer Tony Kriz to look for some clarity about finding truth in a world bombarding us with truth tailored to suit our own desires. They also dip into the mailbag and...
Today Nate & Aaron sit down to hear Bill Garner and Jeff Howard tell their stories from both sides of the addiction journey. Bill and Jeff work to help those struggling with addiction at Harvest Church in Germantown Memphis Tennessee.
Live and in person, Nate and Aaron sit down with Jeremy Slayden to talk about his experiences as a professional baseball player, and how his need for coaching in his athletic career helped him to dive into seeking coaching in...
Aaron and Nate reconnect after Aaron's big move across the country to Nate's neck of the woods, and Nate leads a mini-meeting with Pirates around the world.
Welcome to today's amazing episode where Pirate Monks from around the world participate in a mini-meeting and Nate and Aaron converse with counselor and certified sex addiction therapist Jim Cress. To find out more about what Jim is into and up to...
Mondo joins Nate, Aaron, and a bunch of pirate monks for a special episode of the podcast recorded on Sunday morning at the 2018 "Another 48 Hours" fall retreat.
Today Nate & Aaron answer some mail and then run a conversation Nate and David Hampton had with CCM artist Russ Taff on his journey out of addiction and into forgiveness and healing.
Today, Jay Stringer, author of Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing, unpacks a story of great hope for those in the battle for victory. Check out Jay's website to learn more at: http://jay-stringer.com/
Today the three-part series on privilege wraps up with a conversation about things heterosexual people may not consider in their day-to-day lives. Nate & Aaron hope that these conversations have been useful and informative, but more than that encouraged you to...
Do you ever feel your soul needs rest, but you feel the push to do more for Jesus? Curtis Zackery might have something to say to you on today's conversation with the boys. Check it out. Listen. Learn. Enjoy...
Today the series on privilege continues as Nate and Aaron chat with a few experts on being women... and so the conversation continues. What do other people mean when the word privilege is used.
Today Nate and Aaron begin a three-part series on privilege, a word that has taken on important and controversial new weight over the past few years. In this first installment, the boys speak with Pastor Kujanga Jackson and their old...
Tune in and hang out with some of the pirates leading virtual meetings. They might just answer a question you had running around in your mind.
Most Christians are caught in a belief that there are two poles in dealing with our flesh, master it, or indulge it. In this episode, Nate and Aaron chat with Michael about a third way to work through our flesh desires. Here...
On this episode, Nate and Aaron sit down with columnist and author Jonathan Merritt, to talk about his newest book Learning to Speak God from Scratch: Why Sacred Words Are Vanishing -- and How We Can Revive Them. Strap in and put...
Aaron talks with Nate and his daughter Kristin about their recent father/daughter trip to Ireland and England.