Pirate Monk Podcast

Episode 264 * Vern Tompke

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 Podcast.  If you want to check out Vern's podcast, Pastors on Porn, head on over to:

https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/pastors-on-porn-vern-tompke-AuMWGqJ_x1I/

Episode 263 * Jason Martinkus

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 jump in the deep end of this topic and learn some vital skills.  If you want to check it out take a mouse journey and click on -

www.redemptiveliving.com/empathy

Episode 262 * Christmas Conversation

Today Nate and Aaron prepare for the holidays, talk about exponential relational growth when trust is demanded, and explore the idea of expectations.

Episode 261 * Jeff and Beth McCord

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 and Beth are going to give you some options today.  To check out more of their ministry and resources, head on over to:

https://www.yourenneagramcoach.com/

Episode 260 * Samuel Maurice Porter

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 navigating a world saturated with sex.

To check out the Braveful Summit Christine was talking about, head over to:

https://www.bravefulsummit.com/?ac=jl68jqHR

Episode 259 * Barbara Steffens, PhD

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, here are some words from a fellow Pirate Monk on the Subject. And thanks to Josh Manifold for picking some of the tunes the today's broadcast.

"On the Nov 8 edition of the PM podcast, you made some pretty strong statements about the beautiful town of Tustin, CA (as it relates to the planned SoCal Winter 2020 mini-retreat).

I quote you from the episode:

"Tustin is nowhere"

"Tustin is in the middle of ugly LA"

"Tustin is not cool"

I believe you may have Tustin confused with a more sketchy burg here in the greater LA area.  So, as to not scare potential SoCal Pirate Monks away from potentially attending the mini-retreat out here in February 2020, allow me to correct some of your misguided Tustin comments:

"Tustin is nowhere" 

Located just 11 miles up the 55 Freeway from Newport Beach, CA, neighboring the populous cities of Irvine and Costa Mesa, and situated in the heart of Orange County (population 3.1 million), we'd hardly agree that it's a "nowhere" town....

"Tustin is in the middle of ugly LA"

It's in Orange County, not in LA.  There's a difference.  Also see point 1 above, and final point which is:

"Tustin is not cool"

Besides being 15 mins from Newport Beach, 9 miles from Disneyland, and having countless dining and entertainment options....the city was chosen in 2009 by Forbes as one of the top 25 towns to live well in America.  Would you call that "not cool"?  I think not.

Apologies to the good city and people of Tustin indeed are in order!

 

OK, I apologize!  I do love the areas mentioned that surround the beautiful city of Tustin.  I repent!

Episode 258 * Ben Sweeney

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.

Episode 257 * Integrating the Gospel

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 can journey with him towards the love of his Abba.  All that is happening today, on the Pirate Monk Podcast.

Episode 256 * Nick Stumbo

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 happenings at Pure Desire Ministries by clicking:

https://puredesire.org/

Episode 255 * Matt Dobschuetz

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 Pirate Monk Podcast.

Check out more of what Matt is up to by clicking on:

https://recoveredman.com/

Music on Today's Podcast: Randy Dandy-O; Radio Nowhere (Bruce Springsteen); White City (Pogues); When I'm Gone (Anna Kendrick)