Pirate Monk Podcast

On this episode Aaron and Nate discuss recovery quotes and prescribe them for others. This week, Nate and Aaron interview Steven Shields. Steven returns and is moving fast. Steve wanted to talk to Aaron, who starts showering with questions. Therapy lacks culture and is useless. Steve teaches: recover, heal, done, so hopeful! Guidance on how to find a therapist, with a purpose. How to fire your therapist or cult, if it isn’t uplifting and forward moving. Also, guidance on how to lead a peer recovery group, STICK TO THE SCRIPT! Don’t forget to rate and subscribe on your favorite podcast players.Links: Accepted Life Unashamed Unafraid Podcast Steve Shields EmailNov 7-9, 2025 Santa Fe, NM Samson Summit Nov 7-9, 2025 The Wild & Sacred Journey, Womens Retreat If you have thoughts or questions and 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.For more information on this ministry, please visit samsonsociety.com. Support for the women in our lives 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 enjoy future Pirate Monk podcasts, please consider a contribution to Samson House. Recovery is not for people who need it but for people who want it.   Accepted Therapy and Coaching Accepted Therapy & Coaching MORE THAN A THERAPIST. Healing is possible, and healing can happen today. Take the first step towards a healthier, happier, and more whole life. Written by Justin Martin Time to read Less than a minute Feb 13th, 2024   unashamedunafraid.com Unashamed Unafraid A podcast unashamed about sexual addiction recovery and unafraid of coming unto Christ for healing. Hope. Love. Compassion. Education. Healing.     Samson House Store 2025 Samson Summit — Samson House Store Join us for an unforgettable weekend to explore your story, deepen your relationships, and live out your story as fully as God intended. When: November 7-9, 2025 Where: Camp Glorieta , a 2,400-acre campus located about 15 miles southeast of Santa Fe, New Mexico lodging options available.   Samson House Store Wild & Sacred Journey — Samson House Store Join us during the Samson Summit on November 7-9, 2025, for The Wild and Sacred Journey , a transformative weekend retreat designed exclusively for women to reconnect with the wild, playful, and sacred aspects of themselves. This experience weaves together moments of creative expression and deep reflection.     Samson Society Help Us Reach More Men - Samson Society This site, built and maintained by Samson House, is an effort to turn the computer or smartphone—which has often served as an instrument of destruction—into an instrument of healing. Through this site and the Samson app, men all around the world are being invited into the kind of authentic conversation that actually meets our deepest needs.

On this episode: Aaron and Nate reveal that there is a mysterious donor who is matching your Samson Society donations up to $50,000.00!!!!! Also this episode, Aaron is an angry wanker, and gratitude is as real as $!itty stuff. This week, Nate and Aaron interview Noah Filipiak. Noah is an author, pastor, podcaster, and dad. Noah and the guys discuss conversations that need to happen. He guides us on how to talk to kids and teens about sex and why. There is a challenge for parents to parent. Navigating healing from the purity culture. The discussion and need for teen support groups. Other topics include hero!ne in the fruity pebbles, worshipful sex, Dishwalla, Inglorious Basterds, and more. Don’t forget to rate and subscribe on your favorite podcast players.Links: Noah Filipiak Beyond the BattleBooks: Needed Navigation, by: Noah Filipiak Beyond the Battle, by: Noah Filipiak Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today’s Young Kids, by: Kristen A. JensonNov 7-9, 2025 Santa Fe, NM Samson Summit Nov 7-9, 2025 The Wild & Sacred Journey, Womens Retreat If you have thoughts or questions and 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. For more information on this ministry, please visit samsonsociety.com. Support for the women in our lives 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 enjoy future Pirate Monk podcasts, please consider a contribution to Samson House.   by Noah Filipiak About Author, Pastor Noah Filipiak Noah Filipiak is an author, pastor, and podcaster with a heart to apply the reality of the gospel to the grit of life.  He is the author of "Beyond the Battle: A man’s guide to his identity in Christ in an over-sexualized world" (Zondervan) and leads online groups through the book. Noah and his wife Jennifer got married in 2004 and have 3 adorable daughters. He is on the Covenant Eyes blogging team and has several other articles published. He is a frequent guest speaker at colleges and churches.    https://www.noahfilipiak.com/     beyondthebattle.net Beyond Ministries Helping men find freedom from porn and sexual sin while finding their identity in the healing love of Jesus Christ. (375 kB) https://www.beyondthebattle.net/     by Noah Filipiak Needed Navigation - by Noah Filipiak Teens are being bombarded with porn and sex everywhere they turn. 93% of boys and 62% of girls first see porn before they turn 18. With smartphones everywhere, this is no surprise. What is a surprise is how little the church talks about porn and when they do, how unhelpful it often is. ~75 pages […] Est. reading time 2 minutes https://www.noahfilipiak.com/needed-navigation/     by Noah Filipiak Beyond the Battle - by Noah Filipiak Purchase on Amazon at a bulk discounted rate from Church Source Digging deeper than the surface-level tricks and tactics men are already familiar with, Beyond the Battle unpacks the heart of the gospel to show every man what he’s been looking for all along. Join Noah in an online video small group through Beyond […] Est. reading time 1 minute

On this episode: Aaron and Justin are at the American Association of Christian Counselors Convention. They are surprised at the volume of men and women asking for info. The topic of prevention and early conversations in dating are also thrown around.This week, Nate and Aaron interview Reese & Wendy Crane. Reese a former minister and now the director of the gateway to freedom weekend. Wendy is a writer. While in ministry, Reese began to question his faith. He shares his story of being bullied, confusion in friendships, distance from parents, failed ministry, and burnout, and how all of that led to addiction and later recovery. Reese and Wendy share their story of an affair and later marriage. Wendy shares how she has experienced healing through writing books to share her story. Links: Wendy Crane Other Woman Ministries Be Broken - Gateway To FreedomBook: The Scandal of Virginia Grey, by: Wendy GreyNov 7-9, 2025 Santa Fe, NM Samson Summit Nov 7-9, 2025 The Wild & Sacred Journey, Womens RetreatIf you have thoughts or questions and 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.For more information on this ministry, please visit samsonsociety.com. Support for the women in our lives 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 enjoy future Pirate Monk podcasts, please consider a contribution to Samson House.   wendycrane.net Wendy Crane - Author Site Wendy Crane, Author of The Scandal of Virginia Grey (135 kB) https://wendycrane.net/     otherwomanministries.com Other Woman Ministries - Welcome to your safe place! Other Woman Ministries provides a safe space for "the other woman" to find support, hope, healing and freedom from the shame of infidelity. (653 kB) https://www.otherwomanministries.com/     Be Broken Gateway to Freedom 3-Day Intensive for Men | Be Broken Learn how to quit porn and overcome any unwanted sexual behaviors at our 3-Day Christian Intensive for Men. This is a grace-based, shame-free environment. (109 kB) https://www.bebroken.org/gateway-to-freedom     Samson House Store 2025 Samson Summit — Samson House Store Join us for an unforgettable weekend to explore your story, deepen your relationships, and live out your story as fully as God intended. When: November 7-9, 2025 Where: Camp Glorieta , a 2,400-acre campus located about 15 miles southeast of Santa Fe, New Mexico lodging available.

On this episode: Nate and Aaron are back from a place that is difficult to pronounce. They give an update on the new website and its local benefits.This week, Nate and Aaron talk to returning guest Chris Bruno. Chris is the 2025 Samson Summit speaker. Discussions include masculine vision, purpose, intention, and design. How avoiding discussing sex and sexuality limits your understanding of God. They also discuss three layers of contempt that Adam and Even experienced. And all your New Mexico Samson Summit questions answered, there’s still time to sign up.Links: Chris Bruno Restoration Project Restore CounselingNov 7-9, 2025 Santa Fe, NM Samson Summit Nov 7-9, 2025 The Wild & Sacred Journey, Womens RetreatIf you have thoughts or questions and 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.For more information on this ministry, please visit samsonsociety.com. Support for the women in our lives 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 enjoy future Pirate Monk podcasts, please consider a contribution to Samson House.   chrisbruno.org Chris Bruno Chris Bruno is a storywork sage for the masculine soul. Author, business owner, counselor, trainer, and non-profit founder, Chris is a trustworthy voice in the realm of story. (67 kB) https://www.chrisbruno.org/     restorationproject.net Restoration Project A nationwide community of men focused on healing their wounds, knowing God, and bringing their restorative presence to their world. Fathers, Brothers, Sons.     restory.life ReStory Counseling Restory Counseling specializes in Trauma Informed Counseling in Fort Collins, Colorado and telehealth. Specializing in storywork, play therapy, addictions, marriage, counseling intensives and more.     Samson House Store 2025 Samson Summit — Samson House Store Join us for an unforgettable weekend to explore your story, deepen your relationships, and live out your story as fully as God intended. When: November 7-9, 2025 Where: Camp Glorieta , a 2,400-acre campus located about 15 miles southeast of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Lodging options available.     Samson House Store Wild & Sacred Journey — Samson House Store Join us during the Samson Summit on November 7-9, 2025, for The Wild and Sacred Journey , a transformative weekend retreat designed exclusively for women to reconnect with the wild, playful, and sacred aspects of themselves. This experience weaves together moments of creative expression and deep reflection.

Ron Ovitt, an ordained minister and recovery coach, joins the conversation to explore the intricacies of emotional relearning. He reveals that emotions can be learned and unlearned, offering valuable insights on reparenting practices. The discussion includes three pivotal steps for emotional regulation: recognition, regulation, and relearning. Ron shares how to navigate triggers and highlights the controversial role of dopamine in our emotional responses. He emphasizes integrating faith with psychological practices for a holistic approach to healing.

On this episode: Nate sees in color. Aaron had a Bob Ross birthday party. AND a “shi**y painting prize” is offered! This week, Nate and Aaron talk to Ryan Soave. Ryan is a trauma and mindfulness expert, licensed mental health counselor, speaker, and consultant. He leads others to healing, self-discovery, and personal formation using neuroscience, somatic therapy, and ancient wisdom. Ryan shares his journey as a recovering alcoholic in 12-step. The topic of alone and lonely is discussed with depth, focused on feeling different, earning equality, and unknown expectations. And a friendly reminder that you can’t be too dumb but you can be too smart in recovery, meaning: you can’t think your way sober. Ryan discusses the practice of learning to experience pain and stress in the moment and how it leads to deeper joy. All this and more! Links: Ryan Soave YouTube Ryan Soave Instagram Ryan Soave WebsiteNov 7-9, 2025 Santa Fe, NM Samson Summit Nov 7-9, 2025 The Wild & Sacred Journey, Womens RetreatIf you have thoughts or questions and 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.For more information on this ministry, please visit samsonsociety.com. Support for the women in our lives 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 enjoy future Pirate Monk podcasts, please consider a contribution to Samson House.   Ryan Soave Home Page - Ryan Soave You’ve Mastered Success—Now, Let’s Master Peace Get Ryan’s Free Course Identify limiting beliefs, boost emotional resilience, and change how you handle challenges—in just six days. Book a 1:1 Consultation Get personalized guidance from Ryan Soave, a leader in emotional resilience and personal growth. Together, you’ll create a path to thriving in your relationships, career, and […]   https://ryansoave.com/     Samson House Store 2025 Samson Summit — Samson House Store Join us for an unforgettable weekend to explore your story, deepen your relationships, and live out your story as fully as God intended. When: November 7-9, 2025 Where: Camp Glorieta , a 2,400-acre campus located about 15 miles southeast of Santa Fe, New Mexico lodging options are available.     Samson House Store Wild & Sacred Journey — Samson House Store Join us during the Samson Summit on November 7-9, 2025, for The Wild and Sacred Journey , a transformative weekend retreat designed exclusively for women to reconnect with the wild, playful, and sacred aspects of themselves. This experience weaves together moments of creative expression and deep reflection.

In this engaging discussion, guest Alec Gibson, a member of the Samson Society and recovery advocate, joins host Nate Larkin, an author and former pastor. They dive into the complexities of relapse, exploring triggers and the emotional landscape that surrounds it. Nate shares his own experiences, revealing how he navigated the slippery slope of letting safeguards slip and the importance of community support. The conversation emphasizes vulnerability, honesty, and the profound impact of sharing struggles within a supportive network.

On this episode: Aaron is preparing people for unfamiliar conversations with curiosity. And it’s a hot Thursday in August for Nate. This week, Nate and Aaron talk to Lisa Sharon Harper. Lisa is the founder and president of Freedom Road, a consultant group. She is also a theologian, activist, speaker, podcaster, author, college faculty, and trainer. Lisa helps us understand different perspectives, with illustrations from the show Roots, Plato, and Genesis One. She leads us to consider where we find our ID in our Christianity and politics, and which is first. Lisa also gives a fascinating history of flip flopping politics in the United States. And a final consideration that you don’t have to join a political party to be on “God’s side”. Other topics include the exclusion of James, 500 crucifixions per day during Jesus’s time, dehumanization, race division laws, and more.Links: Freedom Road Freedom Road PodcastBooks: The Very Good Gospel: How Everything Wrong Can Be Made Right Fortune: How Race Broke My Family and the World - and How to Repair It All Toward a Global Idea of Race, by: Denise Ferreira da SilvaSept. 12-14, 2025 Austrian Retreat Nov 7-9, 2025 Santa Fe, NM Samson Summit Nov 7-9, 2025 The Wild & Sacred Journey, Womens RetreatIf you have thoughts or questions and 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.For more information on this ministry, please visit samsonsociety.com. Support for the women in our lives 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 enjoy future Pirate Monk podcasts, please consider a contribution to Samson House.   FreedomRoad.us Home • FreedomRoad.us We consult, coach, train and design experiences that help groups in multiple sectors become just as they do justice. (87 kB) https://freedomroad.us/     FreedomRoad.us Freedom Road Podcast Archives • FreedomRoad.us (87 kB) https://freedomroad.us/category/freedom-road-podcast/

Onthis episode: Aaron is formal and calls people. Nate is cool and discusses a stuffed animal fashion show. This week, Nate and Aaron talk to Phillip Wire. Phillip is 2016 teacher of the year, in his district, and an author. He discusses some of the good, and unfortunately, the bad of how schools got “trauma informed.” Three life disruptions, including less sleep, less exercise, and less face-to-face interaction are issues facing students as well as many other people and industries. Phillip discusses the fascinating role of “environmental therapy” and how we can heal and grow outside of paying a therapist. He guides parents to have honest conversations about technology with kids and to lead by example. Phillip has many suggestions of how to “make things better,” and also reminds us to experiment because there’s not “one-size-fits-all.” All this, and more! Links: Phillip Wire Facebook Author Page BrickBooks: The Kids Are Not Alright: The Real Roots of Today's Youth Mental Health Crisis Trauma-Informed Tragedy: How Schools Got Trauma Part Right—And Part Wrong Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention—and How to Think Deeply Again, by Johann HariSept. 12-14, 2025 Austrian Retreat Nov 7-9, 2025 Santa Fe, NM Samson Summit Nov 7-9, 2025 The Wild & Sacred Journey, Womens RetreatIf you have thoughts or questions and 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. For more information on this ministry, please visit samsonsociety.com. Support for the women in our lives 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 enjoy future Pirate Monk podcasts, please consider a contribution to Samson House.   facebook.com Log in or sign up to view See posts, photos and more on Facebook.   Brick LLC Brick - Do More of What Matters Brick LLC

On this episode: Aaron wears two pairs of pants and is rude to magicians. Nate rustles up someone. This week, Nate and Aaron talk to Mark Greene. Mark is a Texas native living in Manhattan, NY, who has learned to make friends and is guiding us. He imparts some startling statistics that may motivate you to make friends. Mark shares how he meets guys in the park, modeled after another group he saw. Guys pair up and walk and talk! He lets us know that understanding ourselves happens in relationship, and that there is strength in numbers. And the big question: if you are only doing purposeful work, is real friendship happening? All this, and more!Links: Walking Talking Men Walking VideoBooks: Deep Secrets: Boys’ Friendship and the Crisis of Connection, by: Niobe WaySept. 12-14, 2025 Austrian Retreat Nov 7-9, 2025 Santa Fe, NM Samson Summit Nov 7-9, 2025 The Wild & Sacred Journey, Womens Retreat   If you have thoughts or questions and 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.For more information on this ministry, please visit samsonsociety.com. Support for the women in our lives 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 enjoy future Pirate Monk podcasts, please consider a contribution to Samson House.   walkingtalkingmen.org WalkingTalkingmen.org Real, Lasting, Local Friendships for Men (318 kB) https://walkingtalkingmen.org/     NBC News Walk-and-talk group aims to fight loneliness among men NBC News's Joe Fryer speaks to the co-founder of a "walk-and-talk" group that aims to fight loneliness, an epidemic growing particularly among young men. The group meets twice a week in New York City's Central Park to chat about their lives and make meaningful connections.    https://www.nbcnews.com/now/video/walk-and-talk-group-aims-to-fight-loneliness-among-men-244199493900     Samson House Store Samson European Retreat: RAV 47 — Samson House Store September 12-14, 2025 • Mellow Mountain Hostel • Ehrwald, Austria 38 hours + 5 meals + 3 Samson meetings + 1 mountain ascent = 47 lives changed forever.   Samson House Store 2025 Samson Summit — Samson House Store Join us for an unforgettable weekend to explore your story, deepen your relationships, and live out your story as fully as God intended. When: November 7-9, 2025 Where: Camp Glorieta , a 2,400-acre campus located about 15 miles southeast of Santa Fe, New Mexico Lodging Options available.