//podcastplus.net/feed/pirate-monk-podcast~2371cc91 A (mostly) weekly podcast produced by members of the Samson Society Tue, 05 May 2026 04:20:13 +0000 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/x7xd8yru8reuzdbn/Prince_Edward_MIXDOWN_0707256f82c.mp3 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 eyesBark AlertBooks:Samson & The Pirate Monks, by: Nate LarkinRethinking Sexuality: God’s Design and Why It Matters, by:  Dr. Judy SlatterySept. 12-14, 2025 Austrian RetreatNov 7-9, 2025 Santa Fe, NM Samson SummitNov 7-9, 2025 The Wild & Sacred Journey, Womens RetreatSponsor:Life... Thu, 10 Jul 2025 03:59:00 +0000 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/x7xd8yru8reuzdbn/Prince_Edward_MIXDOWN_0707256f82c.mp3 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/dsydgwrqy7xphbpg/Troy_Haas_FINAL_Mixdown_063025_KRaijh1.mp3 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 Quest Sept. 12-14, 2025 Austrian Retreat Nov 7-9, 2025 Santa Fe, NM Samson Summit Nov 7-9, 2025 The Wild & Sacred Journey, Womens Retreat Sponsor: 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 m... Thu, 03 Jul 2025 11:39:03 +0000 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/dsydgwrqy7xphbpg/Troy_Haas_FINAL_Mixdown_063025_KRaijh1.mp3 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/hb66snqxryeks4kt/Chris_Chandler_MIXDOWN_061925_KR8s4yq.mp3 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 email Sept. 12-14, 2025 Austrian Retreat Nov 7-9, 2025 Santa Fe, NM Samson Summit Nov 7-9, 2025 The Wild & Sacred Journey, Womens Retreat Sponsor: Life Works Counseling If you have thoughts or questions and you’d like the guys to address in upcoming episodes or sugg... Wed, 25 Jun 2025 04:59:00 +0000 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/hb66snqxryeks4kt/Chris_Chandler_MIXDOWN_061925_KR8s4yq.mp3 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/23c4ki2a9ar2nufg/Gail_Stucker_MIXDOWN_061225_KR63efc.mp3 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 Stucker Books Mentioned: God Loves Sex: An Honest Conversation About Sexual Desire and Holiness The Deep-Rooted Marriage: Cultivating Intimacy, Healing, and Delight Sept. 12-14, 2025 Austrian Retreat Nov 7-9, 2025 Santa Fe, NM Samson Summit Nov 7-9, 2025 The Wi... Thu, 19 Jun 2025 03:59:00 +0000 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/23c4ki2a9ar2nufg/Gail_Stucker_MIXDOWN_061225_KR63efc.mp3 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/huywzu74p2qfmw7c/Molly_LaCroix_MIXDOWN_060825_KRac8pu.mp3 On this episode: A new Samson website updates and an opportunity for IT volunteers. Nate takes his ear muffs off. Aaron shares what makes Jesus like you more. This week, Nate and Aaron interview Molly LaCroix. Molly is a therapist and author from Bend, Oregon. She helps Nate, and Aaron apply the principles of I.F.S (internal family systems) to the lives of Samson and David (from the Bible). Discussion includes the potential that both Samson and David were sex addicts with details that aren’t frequently considered. Molly explores that emotions are as physically rooted as a broken leg. She explains why sin doesn’t feel like running a cheese grater over our chest but has pleasure, adrenaline, and sometimes power. She also discuses a cohort for minister workers that is happening in 2026, and how you can be involved.Links: Molly LaCroix Books: Journey To Shalom: Finding Healing, Wholeness, and Freedom in Sacred Stories Sept. 12-14, 2025 Austrian Retreat Nov 7-9, 2025 Santa Fe, NM Samson Summit Nov 7-9... Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:52:34 +0000 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/huywzu74p2qfmw7c/Molly_LaCroix_MIXDOWN_060825_KRac8pu.mp3 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/e7nbtxka3swd4sgw/Ian_Cron_MIXDOWN_060225_KR8rh6k.mp3 On this episode: Nate gets cheap airline tickets. Aaron navigates and revisits what it’s like to be under pressure. This week, Nate and Aaron interview Ian Cron. Ian has a new book out called: The Fix, looking at the light hearted transformation that the 12-steps have. Ian shares how he unconsciously audited the 12-steps in 1987. He shares how his spiritual misadventures were an invitation from God for deeper intimacy. The suggestion that a setback is a better name than relapse. Ian also shares his thoughts on why the church is not like the rooms of recovery. If that’s not enough, there’s also a “stupid list” in enneagram discussion.Links: Ian Cron Books: The Fix: How the Twelve Steps Offer a Surprising Path of Transformation for the Well-Adjusted, the-Down-and-out, and Everyone in Between The Fix Workbook: How the Twelve Steps Offer a Surprising Path of Transformation for the Well-Adjusted, the-Down-and-out, and Everyone in Between Jesus, My Father, the CIA, and Me: A Memoir…of Sorts Cha... Thu, 05 Jun 2025 03:59:00 +0000 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/e7nbtxka3swd4sgw/Ian_Cron_MIXDOWN_060225_KR8rh6k.mp3 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/w9twmn8c3wrf59gb/Eddie_Capparucci_MIixdown_KR_0525258waig.mp3 On this episode: Nate reads and Aaron asks questions. This week, Nate and Aaron interview returning guest Dr Eddie Capparucci. Eddie has authored a new book to help betrayed partners who feel stuck and like they aren’t finding freedom. He reminds us that we can’t go deep without help from others. Eddie gives hope that we don’t have to have future relationships that are repeats from our past wounded relationships. He shares ten roles of inner children and how addressing them heals past wounds. He also discusses that trauma didn’t start at betrayal, and how we may be seeking others to fill voids that aren’t theirs.Links: Eddie on Youtube Eddie’s Email Books: Going Deeper for Betrayed Partners: Discovering Healing Through Your Inner Child Sept. 12-14, 2025 Austrian Retreat Nov 7-9, 2025 Santa Fe, NM Samson Summit Nov 7-9, 2025 The Wild & Sacred Journey, Womens Retreat Sponsor: Life Works Counseling If you have thoughts or questions and you’d like the guys to address in upcoming ep... Thu, 29 May 2025 03:59:00 +0000 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/w9twmn8c3wrf59gb/Eddie_Capparucci_MIixdown_KR_0525258waig.mp3 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/gx7jqkbsb6hke4i6/Alec_Gibson_MIXDOWN_051725_KRankcy.mp3 Title: Ongoing Recovery w/ Alec Gibson On this episode: Aaron is thinking and collects quote books. Nate discusses the roles of dads and friends.This week, Nate and Aaron interview fellow Pirate Monk, Alec Gibson. Alec shares his story of how he was cured in 4-6 months, just like everyone else. He talks about the importance of ongoing recovery, continuing to attend summits and intensives multiple times. Also, how healing happens when giving back to others in service. Alec shares his story of abandonment, caring for a special needs sibling, guilt, shame, sexting, affairs, lying, drinking, attempted suicide, and being disowned by his family, and how all these things were steps on his life’s journey to healing. Alec has since become a coach to offer others hope and healing to others on their journeys of recovery and growth.Links: Alec Gibson Recovery June 6-8, 2025 Samson Canadian Retreat Sept. 12-14, 2025 Austrian Retreat Nov 7-9, 2025 Santa Fe, NM Samson Summit Nov 7-9, 2025 The Wild & Sacred Jo... Thu, 22 May 2025 00:30:38 +0000 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/gx7jqkbsb6hke4i6/Alec_Gibson_MIXDOWN_051725_KRankcy.mp3 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/v64mfisfr5gyc84c/Michael_Cusic_Mixdown7c53a.mp3 On this episode: Nate met God in bigger, better, closer ways in 12-step. Aaron chose the correct 1 of 33,000 options.This week, Nate and Aaron interview returning guest Michael John Cusick. Michael is back with a new book, Sacred Attachment . In his new book he discusses attachment styles, spiritual exhaustion, and how to understand and continue on the journey of transforming, growth, and changing. He also talks through the role of care givers when we were growing up, and how they help us develop the 4s’s. John even helps us understand why people without traumatic childhoods end up in addiction and escape type behaviors. Updates on John’s retreats and mentorships as well.Links: Michael John Cusick Book: Sacred Attachment: Escaping Spiritual Exhaustion and Trusting in Divine Love June 6-8, 2025 Samson Canadian Retreat Sept. 12-14, 2025 Austrian Retreat Nov 7-9, 2025 Santa Fe, NM Samson Summit Nov 7-9, 2025 The Wild & Sacred Journey, Womens Retreat Sponsor: Life Works Counseling If you h... Wed, 14 May 2025 19:47:00 +0000 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/v64mfisfr5gyc84c/Michael_Cusic_Mixdown7c53a.mp3 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/bupkc8r2s7nbxyht/Lorne_Williams_Mixdown_050625_KR9dv1a.mp3 On this episode: Aaron moves to the dam lake. Nate recommends bbq. Also this week, Nate and Aaron talk to Lorne Williams. Lorne is a middle child who lives in the bigger city of Appleton, WS. He hosts the Friday Morning Studs Samson Society meeting. He shares how his epileptic mom died when he was a kid, his dad was an alcoholic, and his sibling who had developmental disabilities, led to where he is today. His escape to comic books were a gateway to when he found his dad’s soft-core porn stash which later led to deeper acting out. Lorne also shares how community, a safe space to share his story, and disclosure to his wife were all stepping stones to his healing journey.Books: The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the healing of Trauma Facing the Shadows: Starting Sexual and Relationship Recovery June 6-8, 2025 Samson Canadian Retreat Sept. 12-14, 2025 Austrian Retreat Nov 7-9, 2025 Santa Fe, NM Samson Summit Nov 7-9, 2025 The Wild & Sacred Journey, Womens Retreat Sponsor: Life ... Wed, 07 May 2025 23:35:01 +0000 https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/bupkc8r2s7nbxyht/Lorne_Williams_Mixdown_050625_KR9dv1a.mp3