In this episode Nate and Aaron talk to professor Nancy Pearcey. Nancy is an author, professor, and scholar. She studies and writes about faith, science, and culture. Her newest book is The Toxic War on Masculinity. She tells her story of abuse and feminism on her journey to Christianity. She shares stats about how church going men have healthier marriages and better dads than those that claim a belief but don’t attend church regularly. Nancy not only discusses the statistics and history of how toxic masculinity came about she also offers solutions on how to be a “good man” and not just a “real man”.

Links, contact, and books:

Nancy Pearcey

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Samson England Walking Retreat June 26 - July 1, 2026

Samson Canoe Adventure July 19-22, 2026

The Brutal Truth Weekend July 23-25, 2026

Sacred Impact Men’s Retreat August 13-17, 2026

Oct 23-25, 2026 U.S. Samson Summit

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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 [email protected].  

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 the episode this week: Nate is in his bedroom. Aaron isn’t driving his Prius to England. Nate and Aaron also talk about The Brutal Truth retreat in Jupiter FL.

Nate talks to returning guest and friend Jim Cress. Jim is many kinds of therapists, leads intensives, author, and podcaster. Jim introduces the Samson only retreat he is leading in Oklahoma on August 13-17. He also talks about his new book: Surviving Unwanted Divorce. Jim and Nate discuss how to navigate boundaries for the person who was the betrayer and how forgiveness does not reinstate trust. Other topics include: control, secrets, empathy or judgment, and repairing wounds.

Links:

Jim’s Email

Jim Cress Website

Book:

Surviving Unwanted Divorce

NEW Samson Community App (Apple store)

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Samson England Walking Retreat June 26 - July 1, 2026

Samson Canoe Adventure July 19-22, 2026

The Brutal Truth Weekend July 23-25, 2026

Sacred Impact Men’s Retreat August 13-17, 2026

Oct 23-25, 2026 U.S. Samson Summit

Send mail to:

Pirate Monk Podcast/Samson House

PO BOX 1656

Columbia, TN 38402

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 [email protected].  

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 the episode this week: Nate talks about a guys stash. Aaron was discovered.

Nate and Aaron talk with guest Chris Sicks. Chris is a pastor at One Voice Fellowship in Virginia, where they translate the sermon into over 18 languages. He is also the founder and president of For the Nations DC, where they teach ESOL to students and their children. Chris shares his journey from believing in beer and girls to being a sinner and struggler. He talks about creating a group and safe space for pastors struggling with addiction. There’s a discussion about why fear, pride and control keep people stuck in addiction. Also, Nate tells us why Samson Society doesn’t have Chips.

Links:

One Voice Fellowship

For The Nations DC

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Samson England Walking Retreat June 26 - July 1, 2026

Samson Canoe Adventure July 19-22, 2026

Oct 23-25, 2026 U.S. Samson Summit

Send mail to:

Pirate Monk Podcast/Samson House

PO BOX 1656

Columbia, TN 38402

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 [email protected].  

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.

This episode is an encore presentation so you might hear some familiar words however they are still impactful. On the episode: Nate knows the feeling. Aaron mocks a magician and wears two pants.

Nate and Aaron talk with guest 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 Video

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Samson England Walking Retreat June 26 - July 1, 2026

Samson Canoe Adventure July 19-22, 2026

Oct 23-25, 2026 U.S. Samson Summit

Send mail to:

Pirate Monk Podcast/Samson House

PO BOX 1656

Columbia, TN 38402

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 [email protected].  

Opening and closing music provided by members of the Samson Society. Transitional music provided by Feslyian Studios and Tune Tank.

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 the episode this week: Nate and Aaron talk about post Mother's day and grandmas as moms too.

Nate and Aaron talk with guest Dr. Kelly Flanagan. Kelly is a husband, father, speaker, coach, clinical psychologist, and author. Kelly talks about nine ways your heart closes and how to reopen it, and what closing your heart means. What’s the difference between yelling and passionate talking with an open and closed heart? Are you doing something to avoid feeling something? Other topics include: how to feel over sadness, co-feeling, awareness of our motives, and more.

Links:

The Less Triggered Tribe

Books:

The Road Less Triggered: Turning Conflict into Connection with a Single Choice

Lovable: Embracing What is Truest About You, So You Can Truly Embrace Yourself

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June 5-7, 2026 Italian/International Samson Retreat

Samson England Walking Retreat June 26 - July 1, 2026

Samson Canoe Adventure July 19-22, 2026

Oct 23-25, 2026 U.S. Samson Summit

Send mail to:

Pirate Monk Podcast/Samson House

PO BOX 1656

Columbia, TN 38402

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 [email protected].  

Opening and closing music on this podcast is contributed by members of the Samson Society. Transitional music from Feslyian Studios and Tune Tank.

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 the episode this week: Nate and Aaron discuss the Silas book, available on the membership part of the app (only $7.95).

Nate and Aaron talk with guest David Zahl. David is a husband, father, author, theologian, pastor, and podcaster. He comes from a family with alcoholism and addiction. David helps debunk myths about grace, like its only for non-believers, if you have more grace you will sin more, and soulmates. The discussion also includes: how Jesus treated those in sexual sin, can you have recovery without compassion, and someone who has an affair is esteemed worse than a murder.

Links:

Mocking Bird Ministries

Book:

Seculosity: How Career, Parenting, Technology, Food, Politics, and Romance Became Our New Religion and What to Do about It

Low Anthropology: The Unlikely Key to a Gracious View of Others (and Yourself)

The Big Relief: The Urgency of Grace for a Worn-Out World

NEW Samson Community App (Apple store)

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June 5-7, 2026 Italian/International Samson Retreat

Samson England Walking Retreat June 26 - July 1, 2026

Samson Canoe Adventure July 19-22, 2026

Oct 23-25, 2026 U.S. Samson Summit

Send mail to:

Pirate Monk Podcast/Samson House

PO BOX 1656

Columbia, TN 38402

If you have thoughts or questions you'd like the guys to address in upcoming episodes or suggestions for future guests, please drop a note to [email protected].  

Opening and closing music on this podcast is contributed by members of the Samson Society. Transitional music from Feslyian Studios and Tune Tank.

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 the episode this week: Nate is hungry. Aaron steers us back.

Nate and Aaron talk with guest Granger Smith. Granger has a bookshelf with a ladder and throws guitars with his kids. He came from a good home with lots of support and still had bad things happen and made bad choices. Granger shares the loss of his son, his weak faith, and almost ending it all. He shares how he made the decision to move from being a successful musician to a non-paid pastor as he transitioned his purpose in life being his job, getting rid of self hate, and how he couldn’t think and logic himself healthy.

Links:

Granger Smith

Book:

Like A River

NEW Samson Community App (Apple store)

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June 5-7, 2026 Italian/International Samson Retreat

Samson England Walking Retreat June 26 - July 1, 2026

Samson Canoe Adventure July 19-22, 2026

Oct 23-25, 2026 U.S. Samson Summit

Send mail to:

Pirate Monk Podcast/Samson House

PO BOX 1656

Columbia, TN 38402

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 [email protected].  

The music on this podcast is contributed by members of the Samson Society, Tune Tank and Feslyian Studios.

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 the episode this week: Nate is home and Aaron went to Helen back. They also give some updates on the Samson app and website.

Nate and Aaron talk with guest Nathan Apffel. Nathan (Nate) grew up where faith was a source of both comfort and questioning, raised in a religious community. Nate began “The Religion Business” after over 10 years of investigative work into sacred spiritual, religious, and non-profit organizations. Nate is the creator of the docuseries The Religion Business on Prime, Apple TV, YouTube Movies, and other places. The discussion includes what is a pastor, church, and business or non-profit. There’s an interesting reenactment of circular reasoning used by ChatGPT. They also discuss the transparency of finances in churches and even Samson House.

Links:

The Religion of Business

NEW Samson Community App (Apple store)

NEW Samson Community App (Google Store)

June 5-7, 2026 Italian/International Samson Retreat

Samson England Walking Retreat June 26 - July 1, 2026

Samson Canoe Adventure July 19-22, 2026

Oct 23-25, 2026 U.S. Samson Summit

Send mail to:

Pirate Monk Podcast/Samson House

PO BOX 1656

Columbia, TN 38402

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 [email protected].  

The music on this podcast is contributed by members of the Samson Society and https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/.

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 the episode this week: Nate is optimistic and Aaron got a ransom note and may have gotten married.

Nate and Aaron talk to returning guest Crystal Renaud Day. Crystal is an author, counselor, coach, podcaster, and also leads intensives. She went to school for street cred! Crystal discusses the stats of surveying 1300 women who watch porn (including students), the findings are unexpected. She shares the five things that drive women to porn (surprise, its the same thing driving men to porn!). Crystal normalizes the discussion about women watching porn and in recovery, especially the shame in churches. She also offers hope and healing to those seeking change. 

Links:

She Recovery

Virtual She Summit Oct 19-23, 2026

Books:

Dirty Girls Come Clean

NEW Samson Community App (Apple store)

NEW Samson Community App (Google Store)

The Art of Presence, Virtual Weekend Intensive April 24-25, 2026

June 5-7, 2026 Italian/International Samson Retreat

Samson England Walking Retreat June 26 - July 1, 2026

Samson Canoe Adventure July 19-22, 2026

Oct 23-25, 2026 U.S. Samson Summit

Send mail to:

Pirate Monk Podcast/Samson House

PO BOX 1656

Columbia, TN 38402

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 [email protected].  

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 the episode this week: Aaron wears underwear.

Aaron talks to guest Todd Eakes. Todd is a fellow pirate monk from Colorado. He shares his journey of getting caught with a prostitute, then to celebrate recovery, SLAA 12-step meetings, and Samson Society. Todd shares how he was adopted as an infant, and has been pursuing love, acceptance, and relationships from the wrong places. They talk about how to decide when to lead in recovery. And Todd has organized a Samson Colorado mini retreat.

Samson Colorado Mini Retreat - find it on the samson society app, links below.

Walk With Me: Staying Human in an Age of Artificial Companions, by: Nate Larkin

NEW Samson Community App (Apple store)

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June 5-7, 2026 Italian/International Samson Retreat

Oct 23-25, 2026 U.S. Samson Summit

Send mail to:

Pirate Monk Podcast/Samson House

PO BOX 1656

Columbia, TN 38402

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 [email protected].  

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 the episode this week: Aaron sounds oddly familiar.

Aaron talks to guest Dr. Ken Adams. As the expert, Ken answers the age old question: “what is Enmeshment?”. Do you have challenges with control, identity, long term commitment, working too much, affairs, eating disorders, and more? You aren’t alone, 50% of people have similar challenges in enmeshment. Find out possible reasons why and how to overcome them on this episode.

Links:

Overcoming Enmeshment

Books:

Silently Seduced, by: Ken Adams

When He’s Married to Mom, by: Ken Adams

Walk With Me: Staying Human in an Age of Artificial Companions, by: Nate Larkin

NEW Samson Community App (Apple store)

NEW Samson Community App (Google Store)

June 5-7, 2026 Italian/International Samson Retreat

Oct 23-25, 2026 U.S. Samson Summit

Send mail to:

Pirate Monk Podcast/Samson House

PO BOX 1656

Columbia, TN 38402

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 [email protected].  

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.