Pirate Monk Podcast

The extra piratey Nate and Aaron open the mail bag today to talk through listener questions (and piratey suggestions), and then sit down to chat with Bryan Craig of Influencers Global Ministries.  (Yes, they were standing for the first segment.) The Influencers have created a process by which men and women all over the world are experiencing deeper walks as disciples of Jesus Christ. Tune in, get inspired, and head out into the great adventure. For more information on the Influencers' ministry, check out: http://www.influencers.org/  

Today Lynn Cherry, the wife of a recovering sex addict, talks about her own process of recovery from denial and anger. Lynn is the author of "Keep Walking: 40 Days to Hope and Freedom after Betrayal," a very helpful resource for anyone on a similar journey. Check out her website: https://lynnmariecherry.com/  

Today Nate and Aaron, who is sitting next to a river on his phone, get a check in from Michael Cusick about his upcoming Surfing For God Intensive, and have a conversation with David Hampton about his book, After the Miracle.  To grab a copy of David's book head over to: https://www.amazon.com/After-Miracle-Illusions-Along-Restoration/dp/1683505778/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1525477794&sr=1-2&refinements=p_27%3ADavid+Hampton And to find out more about Michael's intensive click: https://restoringthesoul.com/weekend/  

Today the boys sit down with Lisa Eldred, a staff writer with Covenant Eyes, to chat about her new book Hobbies and Habits. Lisa is passionate about helping folks find joy and life during the walk towards sobriety. If you've felt like your struggle against the flesh has been one big dark hole, this week's episode is for you.  You can download Lisa's book for free at: https://learn.covenanteyes.com/hobbies-and-habits/ and there are many more books available from covenant eyes, including Lisa's book More Than Single at: http://www.covenanteyes.com/e-books/

Catch up with the boys as they hang with Mondo, yes he's back, and then have a great conversation with author and all around smart guy Lance Ford. The discussion revolves around the dangers and development of hierarchical business model leadership structures in the western church, and how those models might not be the best way to foster community and the development of the gifts God gave His people. If you are happy sitting on the sidelines and accepting that pastors are the ones who should be in the game, make sure to not listen to this one. Tune in next week for, "I'm ok, You're ok." 

Today Pastor Robbyn Abedi, a coach with Tin Man Ministries, talks with the boys about his story of hope in shame and gives some great insight into learning to be present instead of hiding in life's performance. You might even learn some practical things about masturbation that you were too afraid to ask...not practical "how to's"...but practical...whatever, just listen to the podcast.

Today, the lads sit down with Robert Beeson to talk about single parenting and his new book Going Solo. Robert has created a new format for creating support and community for single parents in your local church. Learn more at soloparentsociety.com.

Today the boys talk with Ben and Ann Wilson who share their inspirational story of hope in betrayal and God's love that fills in all the gaps of shame and guilt. Grab their book on Kindle for a special limited time price: https://www.amazon.com/Betrayed-Betrayer-Rescuing-Marriage-Affair/dp/0692414053

Today, Nate & Aaron answer some listener questions and chat about the manly act of being needy.

Join us for a facinating conversation with sexologist and marriage expert Joe Beam, with a special guest answering listerner mail.

Merry Christmas to all aboard the good ship Pirate Monk. Today Nate & Aaron chat about the holidays, have a mini meeting and discuss the stages of their parenting adventures, learning to surrender along the road.

Today Nate & Aaron have a great conversation with author, speaker, missionary, husband and dad Matt Mikalatos. Matt shares his thoughts on the ideas surrounding the "Alpha Male" and tells the touching story behind his latest book, Sky Lantern. Spoiler Alert: His wife was right. If you want to check out what's happening in the world of Matt Mikalatos or grab a book, check out these links below.  www.mikalatos.com Twitter: twitter.com/mattmikalatos FB: facebook.com/mikalatosbooks Sky Lantern post: http://www.norvillerogers.com/an-open-letter-to-steph-who-sent-a-sky-lantern-to-her-father-which-landed-in-my-driveway/ The StoryMen podcast: http://www.norvillerogers.com/podcast/storymen/

Pull up a beanbag chair and enjoy a post thanksgiving conversation with Nate and Michael Leahy as they discuss some new technology that is going to help educate folks on breaking the chains of porn addiction.

Check out the rest of the boys' live conversatiion with some Pirate Monks at the Samson Recharge Weekend in Tennessee. 

Join us and 60 of our fellow pirates for a live conversation during the Samson Recharge weekend. Nate, Aaron and Mondo field questions from the crew of the good ship "We Have No Idea What's Going On."

Today Nate and Aaron sit down and have a conversation with WWE hall of fame wrestler Ted DiBiase about his journey back to his family and faith after he discovered the true price of fame. A documentary on his life and faith journey will be shown November 7th. To find out what theater near you will be showing "The Price of Fame," go to: https://www.fathomevents.com/events/the-price-of-fame?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=the+price+of+fame&utm_term=87am&utm_content=textad&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4eXPBRCtARIsADvOjY0KxblqBOCHLGr4JCMmIBN7GooPMkyrAk6qKqOEInVjPIV14ZBzgJMaAso4EALw_wcB and enter your zip code.

Today national speaker Chris Simning shares about lessons he's learned about community through living with a physical dissability and the common threads that holds with every persons soul disabilities. Don't miss this exciting, tantalizing episode of the pirate monk podcast.

The boys tread in deep waters as they talk about social justice and capital punishment with Shane Claiborne. If this sounds too scary for you...don't listen. But we think you should!

Mike talks with the boys about some of the neurological and social reasons we get entrenched in a way of thinking and can't / won't amend our views. This is also summarized as, "why I am a bad listener and only want you to change your mind." All that and more on today's episode of the pirate monk podcast.

Today Jeff Schulte of Tin Man Ministries unpacks some of what he will be teaching on at the Samson Recharge weekend coming up in October, the importance and role of emotions in a man's life.  If you haven't signed up for the weekend, check it out at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pirate-monk-recharge-weekend-2017-tickets-36758342191 Nate has also published a new ebook on accountability which can be downloaded for free at: http://www.2lin.cc/beyondaccountability