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- 5 days ago45 min
513 | Grace is Exciting | David Zahl
On the episode this week: Nate and Aaron discuss the Silas book, available on the membership part of the app (only $7.95). Nate and Aaron talk with guest David Zahl. David is a husband, father, author, theologian, pastor, and podcaster. He comes from a family with alcoholism and addiction. David helps debunk myths about grace, like its only for non-believers, if you have more grace you will sin more, and soulmates. The discussion also includes: how Jesus treated those in sexual sin, can you have recovery without compassion, and someone who has an affair is esteemed worse than a murder. Links: Mocking Bird Ministries Book: Seculosity: How Career, Parenting, Technology, Food, Politics, and Romance Became Our New Religion and What to Do about It Low Anthropology: The Unlikely Key to a Gracious View of Others (and Yourself) The Big Relief: The Urgency of Grace for a Worn-Out World NEW Samson Community App (Apple store) NEW Samson Community App (Google Store) June 5-7, 2026 Italian/International Samson Retreat Samson England Walking Retreat June 26 - July 1, 2026 Samson Canoe Adventure July 19-22, 2026 Oct 23-25, 2026 U.S. Samson Summit Send mail to: Pirate Monk Podcast/Samson House PO BOX 1656 Columbia, TN 38402 If you have thoughts or questions you'd like the guys to address in upcoming episodes or suggestions for future guests, please drop a note to piratemonkpodcast@gmail.com. Opening and closing music on this podcast is contributed by members of the Samson Society. Transitional music from Feslyian Studios and Tune Tank. 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.
- 1 weeks ago41 min
512 | Hard Times and Transitions | Granger Smith
On the episode this week: Nate is hungry. Aaron steers us back. Nate and Aaron talk with guest Granger Smith. Granger has a bookshelf with a ladder and throws guitars with his kids. He came from a good home with lots of support and still had bad things happen and made bad choices. Granger shares the loss of his son, his weak faith, and almost ending it all. He shares how he made the decision to move from being a successful musician to a non-paid pastor as he transitioned his purpose in life being his job, getting rid of self hate, and how he couldn’t think and logic himself healthy. Links: Granger Smith Book: Like A River NEW Samson Community App (Apple store) NEW Samson Community App (Google Store) June 5-7, 2026 Italian/International Samson Retreat Samson England Walking Retreat June 26 - July 1, 2026 Samson Canoe Adventure July 19-22, 2026 Oct 23-25, 2026 U.S. Samson Summit Send mail to: Pirate Monk Podcast/Samson House PO BOX 1656 Columbia, TN 38402 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, Tune Tank and Feslyian Studios. 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.
- 2 weeks ago49 min
511 | What is a Church and Pastor| Nathan Apffel
On the episode this week: Nate is home and Aaron went to Helen back. They also give some updates on the Samson app and website. Nate and Aaron talk with guest Nathan Apffel. Nathan (Nate) grew up where faith was a source of both comfort and questioning, raised in a religious community. Nate began “The Religion Business” after over 10 years of investigative work into sacred spiritual, religious, and non-profit organizations. Nate is the creator of the docuseries The Religion Business on Prime, Apple TV, YouTube Movies, and other places. The discussion includes what is a pastor, church, and business or non-profit. There’s an interesting reenactment of circular reasoning used by ChatGPT. They also discuss the transparency of finances in churches and even Samson House. Links: The Religion of Business NEW Samson Community App (Apple store) NEW Samson Community App (Google Store) June 5-7, 2026 Italian/International Samson Retreat Samson England Walking Retreat June 26 - July 1, 2026 Samson Canoe Adventure July 19-22, 2026 Oct 23-25, 2026 U.S. Samson Summit Send mail to: Pirate Monk Podcast/Samson House PO BOX 1656 Columbia, TN 38402 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 and https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/. 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.
- 3 weeks ago45 min
510 | Making the Room Safe for Women in Recovery | Crystal Renaud Day
On the episode this week: Nate is optimistic and Aaron got a ransom note and may have gotten married. Nate and Aaron talk to returning guest Crystal Renaud Day. Crystal is an author, counselor, coach, podcaster, and also leads intensives. She went to school for street cred! Crystal discusses the stats of surveying 1300 women who watch porn (including students), the findings are unexpected. She shares the five things that drive women to porn (surprise, its the same thing driving men to porn!). Crystal normalizes the discussion about women watching porn and in recovery, especially the shame in churches. She also offers hope and healing to those seeking change. Links: She Recovery Virtual She Summit Oct 19-23, 2026 Books: Dirty Girls Come Clean NEW Samson Community App (Apple store) NEW Samson Community App (Google Store) The Art of Presence, Virtual Weekend Intensive April 24-25, 2026 June 5-7, 2026 Italian/International Samson Retreat Samson England Walking Retreat June 26 - July 1, 2026 Samson Canoe Adventure July 19-22, 2026 Oct 23-25, 2026 U.S. Samson Summit Send mail to: Pirate Monk Podcast/Samson House PO BOX 1656 Columbia, TN 38402 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.
- Apr 16, 202627 min
509 | Navigating Leadership in Recovery | Todd Eakes
On the episode this week: Aaron wears underwear. Aaron talks to guest Todd Eakes. Todd is a fellow pirate monk from Colorado. He shares his journey of getting caught with a prostitute, then to celebrate recovery, SLAA 12-step meetings, and Samson Society. Todd shares how he was adopted as an infant, and has been pursuing love, acceptance, and relationships from the wrong places. They talk about how to decide when to lead in recovery. And Todd has organized a Samson Colorado mini retreat. Samson Colorado Mini Retreat - find it on the samson society app, links below. Walk With Me: Staying Human in an Age of Artificial Companions, by: Nate Larkin NEW Samson Community App (Apple store) NEW Samson Community App (Google Store) June 5-7, 2026 Italian/International Samson Retreat Oct 23-25, 2026 U.S. Samson Summit Send mail to: Pirate Monk Podcast/Samson House PO BOX 1656 Columbia, TN 38402 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.
- Apr 9, 202649 min
508 | What is Enmeshment ? | Dr. Ken Adams
On the episode this week: Aaron sounds oddly familiar. Aaron talks to guest Dr. Ken Adams. As the expert, Ken answers the age old question: “what is Enmeshment?”. Do you have challenges with control, identity, long term commitment, working too much, affairs, eating disorders, and more? You aren’t alone, 50% of people have similar challenges in enmeshment. Find out possible reasons why and how to overcome them on this episode. Links: Overcoming Enmeshment Books: Silently Seduced, by: Ken Adams When He’s Married to Mom, by: Ken Adams Walk With Me: Staying Human in an Age of Artificial Companions, by: Nate Larkin NEW Samson Community App (Apple store) NEW Samson Community App (Google Store) June 5-7, 2026 Italian/International Samson Retreat Oct 23-25, 2026 U.S. Samson Summit Send mail to: Pirate Monk Podcast/Samson House PO BOX 1656 Columbia, TN 38402 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.
- Apr 2, 20261h 7m
507 | The Need for Friction and Dangers of AI | Michael Leahy
On the episode this week: Nate and Aaron argue about sportsketball. Aaron plans some OJ trickery. Nate gives Allie updates. And 50 free books, listen until the end. Nate and Aaron talk to returning guest Michael Leahy. Michael brings his expertise to the topic of AI. By listening to this podcast, you will be one of a small minority that is educated on the good and bad of AI. There have been incredible break throughs and harmful dystopias. Michael shares how to reduce unhealthy risks for you and your family and how to become an Apocaloptimist. Listen along as technology advances rapidly. Links: Brave Hearts The AI Doc Top 10 AI Threats List and Mitigation Guide Books: Porn Nation: Conquering America’s #1 Addiction, by Michael Leahy Walk With Me: Staying Human in an Age of Artificial Companions, by: Nate Larkin NEW Samson Community App (Apple store) NEW Samson Community App (Google Store) June 5-7, 2026 Italian/International Samson Retreat Oct 23-25, 2026 U.S. Samson Summit Send mail to: Pirate Monk Podcast/Samson House PO BOX 1656 Columbia, TN 38402 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.
- Mar 26, 202646 min
506 | I know you didn't want to | Cat Etherington
On the episode this week: Nate asks Aaron questions. Aaron reads recipes and annoys people in public. Nate and Aaron talk to returning guest Cat Etherington. Cat is a podcaster, writer, wife, mom, and works for Naked Truth. Naked Truth is focused on opening eyes and freeing lives from the damaging impacts of porn. NT also facilitates discussion and resources in churches, with christian leaders, and in the UK education systems. Cat shares her story of addiction to drugs from the ages of 16 to 26, meeting her husband at an AA meeting, and later learning about porn and sex addiction. Other topics include why former addicts make the best therapists/couches/counselors, the power of empathy and understanding, being sh!t on, and why British people sound smarter than Americans. Links: Naked Truth Project NT Church App - Apple NT Church App - Android NEW Samson Community App (Apple store) NEW Samson Community App (Google Store) June 5-7, 2026 Italian/International Samson Retreat Oct 23-25, 2026 U.S. Samson Summit Send mail to: Pirate Monk Podcast/Samson House PO BOX 1656 Columbia, TN 38402 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.
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