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A (mostly) weekly podcast produced by members of the Samson Society
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Feb 8, 2023
Feb 8, 2023
54 min
On this episode: Nate and Aaron discuss God’s will.
Our Guest: Michael Basta, clinical social worker, certified Gottman method couples' therapist. Michael conveys hope for relationships, using science. History can predict the future of the relationship, but it is not set in stone. We can change the future, despite past wounds and trauma. The Four Horseman of the apocalypse, and the nine factors of relationship success. Forming a culture of appreciation.
Links:
Michael Basta
The Gottman Institute
Books:
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work
What Makes Love Last?
If you have thoughts or questions that 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.
Feb 1, 2023
Feb 1, 2023
58 min
On this episode: McCreary’s follows Nate around. Aaron watches Hallmark movies.
Our guest: Dr. Quincee Gideon, clinical psychologist.
Topics discussed: Loading the language: creating language inside a group that separates and excludes. Being safe within yourself. Religious trauma, denial of human experience. Stepping into a larger life that isn’t filtered, or second guessed, is grander, is at peace, and is safer. Feeling generally safe within your body, relationships, and environment. Sharing specifics with the correct audience.
Contact info: https://www.quinceegideon.com/, tiktok, instagram
If you have thoughts or questions that 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.
Jan 25, 2023
Jan 25, 2023
57 min
On this episode:
Nate prepared for the greatest thanksgiving dinner of his life. Aaron loses 12 pounds.
Our Guest: Marnie C. Ferree, recovering addict, director of Bethesda Workshop, therapist (CSAT, IITAP).
Topics include: Reframing hope. Expertise, in helping others, from experience. It's never a bad thing to re-up with God. “Despite all the pain, anger, grief, I’m living my best life.” The importance of support systems. Women in sexual recovery (too).
Bethesda Workshops, resources, and contact: Marnie C. Ferree
If you have thoughts or questions that 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.
Jan 18, 2023
Jan 18, 2023
57 min
On this episode:
Nate has a full house. Aaron shares expertise on Autobots and Decepticons.
Our Guest: Dr. Juli Slattery, clinical psychologist, mom, wife, author, follower of Christ. God puts the resources in place when we follow His calling. God has given husbands and wives unique areas of power, and they are based on needs and desires. None of this is control, it is power; Influence, not control. The zone of power is understanding your spouse's needs. Hardness of heart will kill marriage and relationship with the Lord. The 4 pillars of a healthy marriage: faithfulness, intimate knowing, sacrificial giving, passionate celebration. There is always hope; God loves to breathe life into dead things.
Books, resources, and contact: Dr. Juli Slattery
Other Resources: Celebration of Sex by Dr. Douglas Rosenau
If you have thoughts or questions that 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.
Jan 11, 2023
Jan 11, 2023
54 min
On this episode:
Nate and Aaron talk about their favorite kitchen gadgets and go-to meals.
Our Guest: Author, Relationship Counselor, Speaker, Teacher
Topics include: Listening is loving, hearing vs. listening, Emotional safety, evaluating trust. Listening: creating intimacy in a relationship. Learning what emotional intimacy looks like. What does it feel like to be connected? Intimacy specifics for males and females. Reflecting on what you are saying no to when you say yes to something else.
Books:
Emotional Safety: Honoring Yourself While Creating Trust and Presence to Experience Meaningful Relationships
40 Forms of Intimacy: Integrating Daily Connection Into Your Couple Relationship
Three Thoughts Couple Devotional: Engaging the Power of Our Minds and Hearts to Cultivate a Lifestyle of Intimacy
If you have thoughts or questions that 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.
Jan 4, 2023
Jan 4, 2023
57 min
On this episode:
Nate cleans before the house cleaner arrives.
Aaron knew a fella.
Our Guest: Andrew Susskind, clinical social worker, therapist, author, podcaster, and blogger.
Discussion includes: not just sobriety, finding life. Reclaiming childhood longings. “Social media is basically lite porn,” or other ways we escape. Sexual blueprint, sexual health and sexual discussion. More connection and less shame. The masculinity of yearning.
Book: Its Not About the Sex: Moving from Isolation to Intimacy after Sexual Addiction
Andrew Susskind’s: contact, podcast, blog, practice.
If you have thoughts or questions that 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.
Dec 26, 2022
Dec 26, 2022
58 min
On this episode:
Nate is concerned about getting his @ss kicked.
Aaron draws conclusions with Disney’s Pocahontas.
Encouraged by the relapses of the saints. When and what qualifies you in ministry with returning guest Tullian Tchividjian.
“If we aren’t attracting the same people as Jesus attracted, we aren’t preaching the same message Jesus preached.”
The Sanctuary Church, Jupiter, FL
Fallen and Free Conference Feb. 17-19, 2023
If you have thoughts or questions that 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.
Dec 16, 2022
Dec 16, 2022
52 min
On this episode:
Aaron interrogates Nate.
Nate sings a very heartfelt song.
The guys talk to guest Andrew Bauman, speaker, therapist, writer, and author.
“The owning of your *ssholeness doesn’t lead to toxic shame. It leads to humility not humiliation.”
How to define narcissism. Addressing couples work AFTER a lengthy period of sobriety.
Andrew J. Bauman
Book: How Not to Be an *ss: Essays on Becoming a Good & Safe Man
Film: A Brave Lament
Christian Counseling Center for Sexual Health and Trauma
If you have thoughts or questions that 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.
Dec 6, 2022
Dec 6, 2022
1hr 2 sec
On this episode:
Nate feels gratitude.
Aaron remembers a super cool smoking trick learned during Shakespearean acting classes.
The guys have a deep discussion with George Bitar about healthy couples' communication despite traumatic backgrounds. Learning to discuss disconnection cues and trigger moments in emotionally focused couples therapy work. How to repair and reconnect. Feeling delight and joy in the relationship. Tapping into emotions to point to our needs and values. Providing hope for healing and growth emotionally.
https://connectcouplestherapy.com/
Books:
Hold Me Tight
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work
Other Resources:
If you have thoughts or questions that 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.
Nov 26, 2022
Nov 26, 2022
1hr 9 min
On this episode:
Aaron caps that.
Nate shops Amazon.
The guys interview Chris Bruno, counselor and author of Sage: A Man's Guide into His Second Passage and Man Maker Project: Boys are Born. Men are Made. Nate shares his experiences from the Italian Samson retreat.
“The task of the second passage, is to find the boy within the man, and bring him home.”
“When we are hijacked in this phallic state, we are not looking for sex, we are looking for connection.”
“The more we dissociate, the more it’s a flight from the goodness of God.”
"It's not because the sage knows all the answers to all of the things. The sage is not a sage because he has good advice."
If you have thoughts or questions that 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.