Pirate Monk Podcast

We long for your feedback. Please take a few minutes and answer just a few questions in our listener survey. On episode 167 of The Pirate Monk Podcast, Nate and Mark go for a virtual walk with microphones on to discuss the first step of the 12 Steps. Show NotesNate brought up three books worth having in your library.The Big Book: Alcoholics Anonymous[Free] [iPhone App] [Amazon]The Twelve Steps and the Twelve Traditions[Free] [iPhone App] [Amazon]Find Samson meetings here. Find AA meetings here.The Good Book and the Big Book[Amazon] Quotes UsedNate quote Martin Luther from his writing called "Two Kinds of Righteousness." The full quote is as follows:There are two kinds of Christian righteousness, just as man’s sin is of two kinds. The first is alien righteousness, that is the righteousness of another, instilled from without. This is the righteousness of Christ by which he justifies though faith, as it is written in I Cor. 1:30: “whom God made our wisdom, our righteousness and sanctification and redemption.” In John 11:25-26, Christ himself states: “I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me.....shall never die.” Later he adds in John 14:6, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life.” This righteousness, then, is given to men in baptism and whenever they are truly repentant. Therefore a man can with confidence boast in Christ and say: “Mine are Christ’s living, doing, and speaking, his suffering and dying, mine as much as if I had lived, done, spoken, suffered, and died as he did.”Scripture UsedTruly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.John 12:24 ESV"You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body be thrown into hell. And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body go into hell."Matthew 5:27–30 ESVMusic Used"California Dreamin'" by The Mamas and the Papas"The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything" by Relient KSubscribe to the Pirate Monk podcastClick here to take the listener survey.You will be entered for a random drawing of a free copy of Samson and the Pirate Monks.

On episode 166 of The Pirate Monk Podcast, Nate shares a personal challenge and we take two phone calls from listeners like you. Show NotesAaron shared a quote by his co-pastor at Vintage Community Church.Nate also said, "Don't go toward isolation to get out of a cycle."If you feel stuck in a cycle, Nate offers these four ideas: Tracking your sobriety and serenity. Some groups use chips. Some individuals use a Sobriety Counter app [iOS] [Android] to track their "one day at a time." Keeping a Gratitude List. Write down everything—big and small—you're thankful to God for. Service in Obscurity. Nate told the story of a man who picked up trash in the Walmart parking lot as a way to serve without anyone patting him on the back. Get your butt to a meeting. Find Samson meetings here. Find AA meetings here. Scripture UsedRomans 1:21 Music Used"California Dreamin'" by The Mamas and the Papas"The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything" by Relient KSubscribe to the Pirate Monk podcastClick here to take the listener survey.You will be entered for a random drawing of a free copy of Samson and the Pirate Monks.

Nate Larkin and the guys welcome Erik Guzman, Vice President of Communications from Key Life, to discuss transformation by the gospel even in the midst of recovery.Show NotesRead more about ErikRead Erik's article series on addiction Drunk Believers Pain is Your Friend Beauty from Brutality The Gift of AddictionOrder Erik's new novel, The Seek: A True Myth Resources DiscussedTED Talk: Everything You Think You Know about Addiction is WrongJohann HariDelighting in the Trinity by Michael ReevesKey Life NetworkSteve Brown's Daily Thoughts: You Think About That

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Show Notes:In this episode, a look at Stage 4 of The Path as expressed in the charter of The Samson Society. (Download the Charter here.)Encouraged by my Silas and others, I develop the daily disciplines of prayer, study, and self-examination. I abandon self-help, asking God instead to do for me what I cannot do for myself.Nate shared an article by Tim Challies. Read the article here.Download Psalm 23 in several translations here.Special Request:The guys are taking a break for Christmas and New Year’s, so we want YOU to be the guest on the next podcast. Will you please call us and tell us:What did you see God do through Samson Society or your recovery this year?and/orWhat was the best tip or quote about recovery you heard this year?Call (615) 807-0476 and leave a voice mail. We'll choose as many as we can to feature on the next podcast.Note for Men Living in Tennessee:The Samson Society Spring Retreat is scheduled for April 15–17. Let us know your thoughts to help us plan. Click here to take a short survey and give us your email address so you can be notified as plans come together.

Nate, Aaron, and Mondo are back after a too-long hiatus and welcome a new member of the team, Mark.On this Episode:1. What happened to Aaron in the hot tub?2. How can a man make sure he is fully known?3. What does Positive Sobriety look like?4. Should we go to the pub for the "meeting after the meeting?"Show Notes:Nate quoted this passage from the Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book.We began practicing a positive sobriety, taking the actions of love to improve our relations with others. We were learning how to give; and the measure we gave was the measure we got back. We were finding what none of the substitutes had ever supplied. We were making the real connection. We were home.Related to Positive Sobriety, Nate mentioned these resources:Book: The Cure by by Bill Thrall, Bruce McNichol, and John LynchWorkbook: The Cure WorkbookVideo: The Two RoadsBible Passages Discussed:Philippians 2:12–13Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.Romans 14

A conversation with author Ken Snyder.

An inspiring conversation with Kurt Graves of Warehouse 242.

Greg Oliver of Route 1520 and Adam Calvert, a certified sex addiction therapist call in to chat about the nuts and bolts of addiction, what diagnosis looks like, and what some first steps towards healing could be.

A refreshingly frank conversation about authenticity with Rod Tucker, author of Uncovered: The Truth About Honesty and Community.

A cubit is a measurement from biblical times, roughly the distance from one's fist to their elbow, which is roughly the distance from your brain to your heart. Today Bill Delveux and the boys explore the journey to trust God's truths beyond the head until it sinks into the soul.

Today the boys sit down with Dan Haseltine and talk about life seasons and the identity flexing struggle of transitioning through them. 

Today John Thompson explains what Jesus, a good loaf of bread and micro-brew have to do with Kingdom living and deep community. You'll also learn why Nate dressed like a dork during high school. This and much more on today's episode of...The Pirate Monk Podcast 

The crew is back on the high seas after an extended time ashore, talking about Russell Brand, GQ surveys and having a conversation with Thaddeus Heffner about real intimacy and the ways we can cheat ourselves out of it. Climb aboard maties.

In this special co-hosted episode from his Walking Lessons podcast, Nate talks about our well-developed habit of ignoring unpleasant realities that threaten our self-esteem or sense of security.