Pirate Monk Podcast

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. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On this episode: Nate shares an article about how smart phones keep us addicted to novelty, validation, and stimulation. This week, Nate and Aaron talk to Michael Long. Michael is an author, lecturer, physicist, play/screen/speech writer, and former comedian. He discusses the meaning of and the good and bad of dopamine. He shares how porn, serial dating, and the over usage of technology are all dopamine grabs. Comparing dopamine to gasoline, both can be good and bad. Michael shares that there is hope and that living beyond one’s self is key. He shares several exercises to help us tame dopamine and use it effectively for a full life. Also, Michael will show up at your book club meeting, listen to find out how!Contact:
Taming The MoleculeBooks:
Taming the Molecule of More: A Step-by-Step Guide to Make Dopamine Work for You, by: Michael E. Long
THe Molecule Of More: How a Single Chemical in Your Brain Drives Love, Sex, and Creativity - And Will Determine The Fate of the Human Race, by: Daniel Z Lieberman MD, Michael E. Long, et al.Sept. 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.

 

Tamingthemolecule

Home | TamingTheMolecule

The follow-up book to The Molecule of More, Taming the Molecule of More shows you how to improve your life--problems with dating, long-term relationships, career dissatisfaction, doomscrolling, online shopping, online gaming--with practical steps to find real happiness and greater meaning.

 

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 are available.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On this episode: Nate is still in his car. Aaron sleeps in a Prius and shares that weird is not an emotion.This week, Nate and Aaron talk to Steve Shields . Steve is a hope dealer who also is a counselor, speaker, recovery coach, founder, board member, probably some more cool stuff too. Steve thinks, as a counselor, most of therapy is a waste of time. He shares his story of being “thanked for not having problems” growing up, and his intro to porn. Sharing how when performance doesn’t work how important it is to double down and perform harder. Steven explains how ibuprofen and porn do the same thing. The guys discuss how its common to hit rock bottom multiple times or being the prodigal son multiple times, and how power and accountability are connected.Links:
Accepted Life
Unashamed Unafraid Podcast
Steve Shields EmailSept. 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.

 

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

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 Ways to get to the venue

 

 

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. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It’s 7:56 AM for Kevin Addams

Kevin Addams  6:30 AM

On this episode: Nate sits in a car and attempts to get in touch with his grief. Aaron is home and asks Nate questions.This week, Nate and Aaron talk to Doug Lynam. Doug is a former Marine and Monk, an Enneagram expert, speaker, and coach. Doug shares his story of rebellion that led to becoming a marine for approval from his dad. Then a monk to piss his dad off. And how all this lead to Doug becoming an expert in finances and the Enneagram. Doug has made the Enneagram easier to understand, practical, and applicable. Listen along as 4 pillars of finance are shared that can make your life better.Book:
Taming Your Money Monster: Nine Paths to Money Mastery with the Enneagram
From Monk to Money Manager: A Former Monk’s Financial Guide to Becoming a Little Bit Wealthy—-and Why That’s OkaySept. 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.

 

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 Ways to get to the venue

 

 

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, deep reflection.

On this episode: Nate flies solo while Aaron finishes his epic road trip. Nate performs a wedding and shares his wife, Ali’s health update. This week, Nate and Robert Wolgemuth talk about the end. Robert has written a lot of books, he is also a publisher and business man. He shares that we need to have four pallbearers planned, perhaps not who you think. Robert guides us through things to consider in loving consideration of those we care about in our lives.Book:
The Finish Line: Dispelling Fear, Finding Peace, and Preparing for the End of Your Life, by: Robert WolgemuthSept. 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.

 

Samson House Store

Samson European Retreat: RAV 47 — Samson House Store

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 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.

 

 

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 deep needs.

On this episode: Aaron learns where to stick the dynamite on his Prius road trip. Nate takes off the facade.This week, Nate and Aaron talk to our guest, Jason Mellard. Jason is a Texas transplant via South Carolina and Japan. He talks about growing up with sexual and physical abuse from a pastor father. Jason talks about how his father delivered a message that let him know he was not important. He shares his thoughts and understanding of USSA and defines what it means to him. Jason talks about his own struggles with shame, confusion, how he felt his body was not his own, and how he wasn’t one of the guys. Jason is also a podcaster and coach. He created the https://ownyouridentitynow.com/ssaquiz/to help guys struggling with identity, fear, shame, and judgement.Links:
Own your Identity Podcast and Coaching
SSA QuizSept. 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.

 

Samson House Store

Samson European Retreat: RAV 47 — Samson House Store

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.

 

 

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.

On this episode: Aaron talks about the “sugar cup”.  Nate knows a Florida hockey team. This week, our 19 guests are the Canadian Samson Summit attendees, live on the podcast. The importance of “i, me, and my” statements. Questions about supporting women’s addiction, because it’s not just a male problem.  Discussing hockey talk, soccer, er, um, football. Supporting individuals “doing it all right” even when marriages fail. How the failed products of purity culture can support healthy talk in younger generations. Gods limitless power to redeem anything. Dave’s back,  asking about Silas safety. The importance of turning cameras on in online meetings. All these topics and more this week.

Links:
Covenant eyes
Bark AlertBooks:
Samson & The Pirate Monks, by: Nate Larkin
Rethinking Sexuality: God’s Design and Why It Matters, by:  Dr. Judy SlatterySept. 12-14, 2025 Austrian Retreat
Nov 7-9, 2025 Santa Fe, NM Samson Summit
Nov 7-9, 2025 The Wild & Sacred Journey, Womens RetreatSponsor:
Life Works Counseling. 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.

On this episode: Nate flies solo and goes to conferences. Aaron visits guys.This week, Nate interviews Troy Haas. Troy is CEO of a less expensive and longer term onsite recovery program from sex, drugs, and rock and roll. Troy talks about hiding his sexual acting out for seven years while on the mission field in Africa. He shares how he was removed from the mission field and sent for recovery and healing in California, where he learned grace and love. He and others started a residential treatment center in Woodstock, GA called Hope Quest.Links:
Hope QuestSept. 12-14, 2025 Austrian Retreat
Nov 7-9, 2025 Santa Fe, NM Samson Summit
Nov 7-9, 2025 The Wild & Sacred Journey, Womens RetreatSponsor:
Life Works CounselingIf 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.

 

HopeQuest Group

Christian Treatment Center | HopeQuest | Sex Addiction Woodstock GA

Our Christian treatment center guides individuals and families impacted by addiction on a path to freedom, hope, and life.

 

 

Samson House Store

Samson European Retreat: RAV 47 — Samson House Store

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 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 reflelection.

 

 

Lifeworks Counseling

Lifeworks Counseling | Discover the Healing You Deserve!

Lifeworks Counseling has four locations in Mississippi to serve you and your family! Book an appointment today! (70 kB)

 

On this episode: Nate talks about things he sees. Aaron pops over to the waterpark.This week, Nate and Aaron interview Chris Chandler. Chris is a Christian therapist in San Diego who brings surfer Jesus to his clients. He shares his story of getting expelled from school, DUI’s, and one-night-stands that led to his deconstruction of faith and eventual healing. Chris hosts male and female therapy groups online and is licensed in 22 states. Chris uses an approach of behavioral and emotional work to help his clients grow and overcome. He talks about how trauma is like the growth rings on a tree, things happen that leave scars, but the tree continues to grow and get stronger and healthy, much like us.Links:
Breath to Bones
Chris’s emailSept. 12-14, 2025 Austrian Retreat
Nov 7-9, 2025 Santa Fe, NM Samson Summit
Nov 7-9, 2025 The Wild & Sacred Journey, Womens RetreatSponsor:
Life Works CounselingIf 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.

 

breathtobones.com

Breathe to Bones

Launching Soon

 

 

Samson House Store

Samson European Retreat: RAV 47 — Samson House Store

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.

 

 

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 reflelection.

 

 

Lifeworks Counseling

Lifeworks Counseling | Discover the Healing You Deserve!

Lifeworks Counseling has four locations in Mississippi to serve you and your family! Book an appointment today! (70 kB)

 

On this episode: Nate Luau’s at Presbyterian Church. Aaron withholds his “arr,” he wants it so bean something. This week, Nate and Aaron interview Gail Stucker. Gail is an Allender Center trained story work coach working with individuals, couples, and groups. She shares her story of finding Jesus in para-church ministries. Gail shares her experiences of “purity culture” not being fireworks, relationship bliss, and all the promises from Ephesians. Discussing that if men don’t feel desired, they would rather be mowing the lawn. Gail talks about how her heart changed towards herself and others after seeing others and being seen in story work. And finally, she walks us through how to discuss his and her feelings and needs.Links:
Gail StuckerBooks Mentioned:
God Loves Sex: An Honest Conversation About Sexual Desire and Holiness
The Deep-Rooted Marriage: Cultivating Intimacy, Healing, and DelightSept. 12-14, 2025 Austrian Retreat
Nov 7-9, 2025 Santa Fe, NM Samson Summit
Nov 7-9, 2025 The Wild & Sacred Journey, Womens RetreatSponsor:
Life Works CounselingIf 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.

 

amazon.com

The Deep-Rooted Marriage: Cultivating Intimacy, Healing, and Delight

The Deep-Rooted Marriage: Cultivating Intimacy, Healing, and Delight [Allender, Dr. Dan B., Call, Dr. Steve] on Amazon.com. FREE shipping on qualifying offers. The Deep-Rooted Marriage: Cultivating Intimacy, Healing, and Delight (148 kB)

https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Rooted-Marriage-Cultivating-Intimacy-Healing/dp/1400344468

 

 

Samson House Store

Samson European Retreat: RAV 47 — Samson House Store

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.