Episodes
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
398 | Drew Boa | Making Sense of Triggers
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
On this episode: Nate and Aaron discuss the cocktail approach to recovery and provide some details of the Long Walk in England in June 2024.
Our Guest: Drew Boa - podcaster, YouTuber, founder of Husband Material, and coach. Defining triggers, how they work, the temptations, and the flight/fight/freeze reactions. Listening to the story the trigger is telling, befriending the little boy in the story. How to address what I’m feeling without projecting it onto others. Surfing the urge; triggers have a lifespan; ride the wave. Understanding the dopamine path and how it can be rewritten in healthy ways. Understanding relapse with hope and love.
Links:
Husband Material
The Porn Free Man Conference
7-Pillars/Pure Desire
Sponsor:
Life Works Counseling
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 and www.fiftysounds.com.
For more information on this ministry, please visit samsonsociety.com.
Support for the women 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 help support the vision, please consider a contribution to Samson House.
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
397 | Blaine Eldredge | Research, Struggle, and Pain
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Our Guest: Nate and Aaron interview our guest, Blaine Eldredge. Blaine, the middle son of a mix between Elijah the prophet and Willy Wonka. He tells us about how he accidentally wrote a book on his path to understand God. Blaine shares his journey of not being “enough” and learning his identity and security. Discussing the value of being an outsider vs. and insider, and how everyone is an outsider. Identifying yourself by where you belong, not where you don’t belong.
Links:
Blaine Eldredge
Books:
The Paradise King
Sponsor:
Life Works Counseling
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 and www.fiftysounds.com.
For more information on this ministry, please visit samsonsociety.com.
Support for the women 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 help support the vision, please consider a contribution to Samson House.
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
396 | Jonathan Daugherty | Invitation to the Recovery Lifestyle
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
On this episode: Nate and Aaron discuss the ups and downs of the holidays and encourage us to lean into community during these seasons.
Our Guest: Jonathan Daugherty, founder and president of Be Broken Ministries, podcaster, and recovering addict. Be Broken Ministries includes help for men, women, and families. Jonathan shares his journey and need to start the ministry. The Story of how his wife left him and their marriage was able to be reconciled. Recovery is a process and journey, not a check box or destination. Encouragement that our stories are not to be solved, but to be shared. The challenge of mistaking abstinence for freedom. Reminders that this addiction and recovery is part of our entire life.
Links:
Pure Life Academy
Be Broken Ministries
Sponsor:
Life Works Counseling
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 and www.fiftysounds.com.
For more information on this ministry, please visit samsonsociety.com.
Support for the women 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 help support the vision, please consider a contribution to Samson House.
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
395 | Victor Marx | Setting Captives Free
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
On this episode: Guest hosts Rob and Pablito reflect on the Samson Summit. They also debate the important issue of In-N-Out Burger vs. Whataburger.
Our Guest: Nate and Aaron interview our guest, Victor Marx. Victor is a survivor, veteran, husband, father, minister, and CEO of All Things Possible Ministries. He shares his stories of trauma and harm and how it has been turned around and used to help rescue over 45,000 people. His journey from “neutral emotions” to recovery including over 120 visits to trauma specialists in nine months. Addressing post-traumatic stress and PTSD. Asking yourself: am I healthy right now? Committing to actions because it is the right thing to do, not out of anger or hatred. Suggestions on how to keep kids safe. Discussing demonic strong holds. Sharing insights into the reality of the porn industry.
Links:
Victor Marx
Movies and Books:
Triggered
Sponsor:
Life Works Counseling
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 and www.fiftysounds.com.
For more information on this ministry, please visit samsonsociety.com.
Support for the women 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 help support the vision, please consider a contribution to Samson House.
Saturday Nov 18, 2023
394 | Tod Bolsinger | The Leader is the Person Taking Responsibility
Saturday Nov 18, 2023
Saturday Nov 18, 2023
On this episode: Nate expresses gratitude and shares the role his wife played in starting the Samson Society. Aaron reflects on the Samson Summit and requests listeners to send in questions, experiences, and thoughts.
Our Guest: Tod Bolsinger: former pastor, associate professor of leadership at De Pree Center, and author. Tod discusses what happens when old best practices no longer work, adaptive leadership. The differences between adaptive and technical leadership, learning in real time. The three hardest words in the English language: I don’t know. The fallacy of “fake it till you make it.” Encouraging people to be themselves and bring their strengths into leadership.
Links:
AE Sloan Leadership
Book:
Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory
Tempered Resilience: How Leaders are Formed in the Crucible of Change
Sponsor:
Life Works Counseling
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 and www.fiftysounds.com.
For more information on this ministry, please visit samsonsociety.com.
Support for the women 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 help support the vision, please consider a contribution to Samson House.
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
393 | Sheila Paige Harkins | The Therapy of Art
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
On this episode: Nate and Aaron give Halloween updates.
Our Guest: Sheila Paige Harkins is a missionary kid, missionary, artist, and author. She shares her story of missions, marriage, adoption and how life happened in those events. She cautions about giving more energy to her husband's healing than he was giving. The damages of “trickle disclosure” and why it happens. Sheila took to the therapy of painting to heal, release, and understand her relationship with God. She helps answer another Question from Albuquerque about women with porn addiction and is masturbation okay.
Other Books Mentioned:
Love Sense by Sue Johnson
How to Stay Married by Harrison Scott Key
Sponsor:
Life Works Counseling
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 and www.fiftysounds.com.
For more information on this ministry, please visit samsonsociety.com.
Support for the women 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 help support the vision, please consider a contribution to Samson House.
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
392 | Jenna Riemersma | IFS: Compassion, Not Control
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
On this episode: Nate and Aaron discuss how to deal with relapse including gentleness and curiosity.
Our Guest: Jenna Riemersma is an IFS therapist and author of Altogether You. She explains how Internal Family System therapy practices work to help their clients. Jenna leads us though a very powerful exercise to examine, understand, and grow related to our escaping behavior. Understanding authentic-self-led power versus manager-led power.
Links:
Jenna Riemersma's Website
Altogether You Book
Sponsor:
Life Works Counseling
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 and www.fiftysounds.com.
For more information on this ministry, please visit samsonsociety.com.
Support for the women 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 help support the vision, please consider a contribution to Samson House.
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
391 | Carver Brown | Making Amends
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
On this episode: Nate, Aaron and guest host Elijah Lloyd Jones cure all that ails you, explaining how to cast your burdens on Christ. Also, be careful “shoulding” on yourself.
Our Guest: Carver Brown is a recovery coach, recovery coach trainer, structured family recovery counselor, love first interventionists, and Life Works coach. He comes to us with over 20 years of sober experience. Carver reminds us that recovery is messy, we will mess up, but we are getting better. He walks us through the four types of amends and how to do them, as well as some mistakes and limitations. Carver also shares about leading groups of people through the 12-steps in a day.
Links:
AA Back to Basics
Carver Brown Email
Carver Brown at Life Works
Carver Brown Journey Through The 12 Steps
Sponsor:
Life Works Counseling
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 and www.fiftysounds.com.
For more information on this ministry, please visit samsonsociety.com.
Support for the women 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 help support the vision, please consider a contribution to Samson House.
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
390 | Bruce Hebel | Forgiveness: Applying the What of Jesus
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
On this episode: Nate and Aaron skip the intro and get right to the interview.
Our Guest: Dr. Bruce Hebel is an author, pastor, pastor's kid, and speaker. He brings the freedom of the gospel through forgiveness, revolutionary transformative change. Bruce discusses why it's important to forgive, citing that it can help relieve depression, anxiety, paranoia, and addiction. The choice we have to forgive or hold grudges. Bruce discusses the 7-step process of forgiveness and healing. He shares stories of change and hope. Reminding us that forgiveness is not reconciliation or trust but can lead to both.
Links:
Bruce Hebel
Book:
Forgive Forward
Sponsor:
Life Works Counseling
Annual Retreat:
2023 Samson Annual Retreat
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 and www.fiftysounds.com.
For more information on this ministry, please visit samsonsociety.com.
Support for the women 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 help support the vision, please consider a contribution to Samson House.
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
389 | Andy Gullahorn | It’s About the Journey, Not the Destination
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
On this episode: Nate and Aaron discuss delight in walking alongside others and seeing their growth and first-time experiences.
Our Guest: Andy Gullahorn, singer/songwriter, musician, and musical guest at the 2023 Samson Summit in Van TX. Andy is also nearly an O.G. Samson brother! Discussing the benefits of sobriety, including creativity, being in your own body physically and emotionally, vulnerability, and the value of the recovery experience. Andy guides us to honor the experiences of what actually happened. Also discussed are sarcasm and the song writing process.
Links:
Andy Gullahorn
Sponsor:
Life Works Counseling
Annual Retreat:
2023 Samson Annual Retreat
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 and www.fiftysounds.com.
For more information on this ministry, please visit samsonsociety.com.
Support for the women 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 help support the vision, please consider a contribution to Samson House.