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Pirate Monk Podcast

Nate Larkin
Recovery
Mental Health
Addiction
Addiction Recovery
Samson Society
Christianity
Trauma
Therapy
Pornography
Community Support
Christian Counseling
Marriage
Vulnerability
Faith
Sexual Addiction
Intimacy
Healing
Sexuality
Shame
Purity Culture

A (mostly) weekly podcast produced by members of the Samson Society

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes300Founded17 years ago
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ChristianityReligion & Spirituality

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Latest Episodes

On this episode: Nate updates on Allie. Aaron is glad to have a co-host. And they reflect on the importance of a listening ear over preaching.

This week A.I. makes the notes and sucks at punctuation and conversational language. (Also, the normal not... more

On this episode: Nate does promotions. Aaron flies solo.

This week: Aaron has a wonderful conversation with Pesa Shayo. Pesa and his wife Whitney Shayo help couples find unity in the most tested areas of marriage. Pesa shares how both members in a c... more

This week: Aaron talks to Dr Arielle Schwartz. Dr Arielle Schwartz is a psychologist’s teacher, author, blogger, and also leads courses and retreats. She shares her story of childhood complex PTSD. Complex PTSD is defined too. Discussing the differen... more

The Foundation of Marriage with Casey Caston

This week: Nate and Aaron talk Ireland. Aaron is 50! And, if you’ve read it, share your thoughts on the Silas book here.

Nate and Aaron talk to Casey Caston. Casey talks about how he slept on the couch t... more

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Recent Guests

Steve Cuss
Author of Managing Leadership Anxiety and The Expectation Gap; founder of Capable Life
Capable Life
Episode: 529 | Managing Leadership Anxiety | Steve Cuss
Pesa Shayo
Founder of Live Your Best Marriage; author of Questions for Diverse Couples
Live Your Best Marriage
Episode: 528 | Bringing Unity in Marriage | Pesa Shayo
Dr. Arielle Schwartz
Clinical psychologist, author, and founder of the Center for Resilience Informed Therapy
Center for Resilience Informed Therapy
Episode: 527 | The Mind-Body Connection in Healing | Dr Arielle Schwartz
Casey Caston
Co-founder and CEO of Marriage 365; co-author of The Marriage Habit
Marriage 365
Episode: 526 | The Foundation of Marriage | Casey Caston
Troy Dircks
Author of Elite Mindset, Breaking Free from Pornography Addiction
Author; Speaker; Advocate for recovery
Episode: 525 | Breaking Free from Pornography Addiction | Troy Dircks
Nina Pick
Somatic healing practitioner; author
Independent practitioner
Episode: 524 | Recovery Through the Body and Attachment Principles | Nina Pick
Matthew A. LaPine
Director of Equipping at City Light Church, Omaha; PhD in Theology/Neuroscience
City Light Church, Omaha; Baker Academic publisher
Episode: 522 | The Road to Church Through the Therapist Office| | Matthew LaPine
Jay Kim
Lead pastor of West Gate, Silicon Valley, author and speaker on digital culture and faith
West Gate Church, Silicon Valley
Episode: 521| Digital Addiction | Jay Kim
Giff Lasta
Author, coach, founder of Reforged Marriage
Reforged Marriage
Episode: 520 | Growing in Wisdom | Giff Lasta

Hosts

Nate Larkin
Host of The Pirate Monk Podcast; Samson Society member
Aaron Porter
Host/Co-host of The Pirate Monk Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 239 ratings
  • Shines a light in the dark places

    Thank you Nate and Aaron for creating this powerful podcast. It’s like turning on a flashlight in the dark places of our lives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JasonDM16
    United Statesa year ago
  • Amazing podcast!!!

    So helpful, encouraging, & practical!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Frank Honess
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great stuff!

    Thanks for putting these shows out! Great content and real conversations!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    olZacharye
    United States2 years ago
  • Real recovery begins with connection

    I began attending online Samson Society meetings at the beginning of the pandemic. I found men at all stages of recovery, but we all had one thing in common. We needed connection. This has been the best part of my 25-year journey of recovery.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChattDawg
    United States3 years ago
  • Encouraging Information

    I was in the Sampson Society about 10 years ago. I’m in another program now (Celebrate Recovery) and these podcasts are so encouraging and add to my recovery work in that program. I connect on a deep level and always take away a truth - even if just a nugget - that helps me to love and accept myself. That’s huge. I am grateful!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dfleeper
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners praise real, practical recovery and vulnerability.
Fans note high-quality guest mix and actionable frameworks for relationships and recovery.
Audience values authenticity, grace, and community support.

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526 | The Foundation of Marriage | Casey Caston
Q: Walk us through how the marriage meeting actually works.
The weekly meeting involves Megan and Casey reviewing calendars, scheduling time for self-care, meals, and intimacy; they sit at the table to focus, map the week, and align on how they'll spend time together, including planned sex as a core priority.
522 | The Road to Church Through the Therapist Office| | Matthew LaPine
Q: How should listeners approach grief and addiction from a faith-informed perspective?
Grief work is framed as narrative therapy, with emphasis on telling the story, acknowledging pain, and reconfiguring narratives in community; recovery involves recognizing the interplay of emotion and cognition and pursuing hope anchored in eschatological promises.
522 | The Road to Church Through the Therapist Office| | Matthew LaPine
Q: How do you retrieve a theological understanding of psychology in light of Aquinas and Calvin?
LaPine discusses the three-tier model (rational, vegetative, and middle interaction) and how the Reformation collapsed the middle tier; he argues for integrating emotion as part of a holistic anthropology, reading psychology through a Christian lens while maintaining sola Scriptura as norming norm.
522 | The Road to Church Through the Therapist Office| | Matthew LaPine
Q: What turned the lights on for you regarding emotions and faith?
The guest explains how OCD, scrupulosity, and a shift toward embodiment reframed emotions within a theological context, moving from seeing emotions as purely sinful to understanding them as meaningful signals that can be formed through faith, therapy, and spiritual practice.
521| Digital Addiction | Jay Kim
Q: How did Jay Kim's personal experience with digital distraction shape his work and writing?
Jay describes recognizing his own smartphone addiction about eight years ago, which motivated his exploration of analogue approaches and embodied presence. This led to Analogue Church and later The Pace of Peace, emphasizing transformation through concrete, relational practices rather than digital perfection. He also discusses COVID-era shifts and how the book's themes gained resonance when virtual meetings became necessary.

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What is Pirate Monk Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A consistently themed show exploring faith, recovery, and relationships through experts, practitioners, and thoughtful hosts. Episodes combine practical relationship tools, recovery journeys, masculinity, and how spirituality intersects with psychology and culture. Listeners can expect candid storytelling, actionable frameworks (like accountability groups, marriage systems, and open-hearted communication), and conversations that bridge evangelical faith with psychological insight. A standout is the emphasis on community and accountability within the Samson Society, with guests ranging from marriage coaches to theologians, all aiming to equip individuals and couples for healthier living. This mix is likely to appeal to listeners seeking real... more

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