Pirate Monk Podcast

On this episode: Aaron sees two sets of footprints in the sand and has weird thoughts about transitions. Nate thinks about going back in time.This week, Nate and Aaron talk to Charlie Peacock. Charlie was married at eighteen, has been a performing musician since 14, is an author, song writer, producer, and has played most types of music. Charlie talks about his northern California music influences that led him from blues, raw country, funk, soul, rhythm and blues, and many other genres. He shares his story of generational trauma filled with anger. He also shares how he has wrestled with faith and finding answers. He lets us know that no answer is an answer, and that’s ok.. He talks about measuring himself by likes and followers. He encourages us with the thought that your best work may still be ahead of you, regardless of your age.Links:Charlie PeacockBook:Roots and Rhythm: A Life in MusicMay 4-7, 2025 Sarah Society Annual RetreatJune 6-8, 2025 Samson Canadian RetreatSept. 12-14, 2025 Austrian RetreatNov 7-9, 2025 Santa Fe, NM Samson SummitNov 7-9, 2025 The Wild & Sacred Journey, Womens RetreatSponsor:Life Works CounselingIf 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 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.   charliepeacock charlie peacock - nashville producer, jazz artist, singer-songwriter The official website of Grammy Award-winning record producer and recording artist Charlie Peacock (4 MB) https://www.charliepeacock.com/     Samson House Store Samson Canadian Retreat — Samson House Store Join us at the Wesley Acres Retreat Centre & Campground from June 6-8, 2025 , for a weekend of growth, reflection, and community. This retreat is designed for men looking to strengthen their faith and recovery journey and connect with like-minded individuals in a beautiful natural setting.     Samson House Store 2025 Samson Summit — Samson House Store Join us for an unforgettable weekend to explore your story, deepen your relationships, and live out your story as fully as God intended. When: November 7-9, 2025 Where: Camp Glorieta , a 2,400-acre campus located about 15 miles southeast of Santa Fe, New Mexico Lodging Options are available.

On this episode: Aaron is missing someone to feed him grapes. Nate is home in Mount pleasant.This week, Nate and Aaron interview Joel Burns. Joel is a blogger and musician who is not a minister or college educated. He writes about and questions the journey of Christian manhood. Joel is a self professed skeptic and critic who helps ask why and leads others to question “church culture” and compare it to what the Bible actually says. Joel talks about lots of “myths” in the church that are dispensed as biblical or from God and are simply best wishes or preferences of someone. He encourages us ask questions and lead with “I think” instead of “this is what you have to do”. The guys also discuss and embracing humility in talking to others, especially when there are differing opinions. And Aaron finishes higher than he started.LInk:Warrior PriestMay 4-7, 2025 Sarah Society Annual RetreatJune 6-8, 2025 Samson Canadian RetreatSept. 12-14, 2025 Austrian RetreatNov 7-9, 2025 Santa Fe, NM Samson SummitNov 7-9, 2025 The Wild & Sacred Journey, Womens RetreatSponsor:Life Works CounselingIf 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 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.   Samson House Store Samson Canadian Retreat — Samson House Store Join us at the Wesley Acres Retreat Centre & Campground from June 6-8, 2025 , for a weekend of growth, reflection, and community. This retreat is designed for men looking to strengthen their faith and recovery journey and connect with like-minded individuals in a beautiful natural environment.     Samson House Store 2025 Samson Summit — Samson House Store Join us for an unforgettable weekend to explore your story, deepen your relationships, and live out your story as fully as God intended. When: November 7-9, 2025 Where: Camp Glorieta , a 2,400-acre campus located about 15 miles southeast of Santa Fe, New Mexico Lodging Options: Private lodging available.     Samson House Store Wild & Sacred Journey — Samson House Store Join us during the Samson Summit on November 7-9, 2025, for The Wild and Sacred Journey , a transformative weekend retreat designed exclusively for women to reconnect with the wild, playful, and sacred aspects of themselves. This experience weaves together moments of creative expression and deep reflection.

On this episode: Aaron is late and compromised, and Nate forgot. They discuss crisis management and cold fish.This week, Nate and Aaron interview Carl Lehenbauer. Carl is an author and pastor in Wisconsin. He shares that churches are often prudish and avoid the book of the Song of Songs, so he studied and wrote about it. Carl guides us on the model we should use in pursuing one another in a relationship. The book teaches that we should eat, drink, and be drunk with the wife of your youth. He talks about having sex with God in the room. Using the book for council and how to maintain realistic sexual expectations. It is also a tool used continually throughout marriage, not just courting as youth, helping us in conflict and tension. Also sharing the evidence that both parties in a relationship need their own community support.Book:Fire and Song: God’s Love Song. Your Love Story, by Carl LehenbauerMay 4-7, 2025 Sarah Society Annual RetreatJune 6-8, 2025 Samson Canadian RetreatSept. 12-14, 2025 Austrian RetreatNov 7-9, 2025 Santa Fe, NM Samson SummitNov 7-9, 2025 The Wild & Sacred Journey, Womens RetreatSponsor:Life Works CounselingIf 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 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 this episode: Nate is disjointed for southern migration. Aaron loves appetizers and dips. Both discuss limiting outrage porn and news.This week, Nate and Aaron interview David Kerwin. David is a registered nurse who became a certified health addiction counselor and uses internal family systems in his practice. He shares his background of multigenerational addiction, depression, and suicidality. His personal experiences include alcoholism from childhood and being caretaker for his dad, and father to his little brother. He shares a phenomena of being sober from alcohol for 10 years before remembering sexual abuse. David defines and helps understand the “acceptable” topic of process addiction, and how it’s just another escape and way to medicate. He also talks about the 9 C’s of self energy and how they help us in our healing journey.Links:David KerwinPath 2 RecoveryBooks Mentioned:No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the IFS ModelSamson and the Pirate Monks: Calling Men to Authentic BrotherhoodMay 4-7, 2025 Sarah Society Annual RetreatJune 6-8, 2025 Samson Canadian RetreatSept. 12-14, 2025 Austrian RetreatNov 7-9, 2025 Santa Fe, NM Samson SummitNov 7-9, 2025 The Wild & Sacred Journey, Womens RetreatSponsor:Life Works CounselingIf 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 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.    

Nate enjoys a closed road. Aaron likes snow days and rocks his underwear. This week, Nate and Aaron interview returning guest Ron Williams and first timer Rob Schettler. Ron refreshes us on his story of over 20 years as a minister, prison time, and becoming an addiction recovery coach. He shared in more detail on episode 372. Rob shares about his journey as a Chaplain in pastoral care. They discuss how they assist others in healing from early childhood abuse through shepherding and story work. Ron reveals the science behind increased addiction and higher divorce rates for those who have experienced abuse, and offers hope. Ron and Rob talk about the journey starting Fe ministry to help forge men through Christ’s Compassion and Grace.Links:Fe MinistryMay 4-7, 2025 Sarah Society Annual RetreatJune 6-8, 2025 Samson Canadian RetreatSept. 12-14, 2025 Austrian RetreatNov 7-9, 2025 Santa Fe, NM Samson SummitNov 7-9, 2025 The Wild & Sacred Journey, Womens RetreatSponsor:Life Works CounselingIf 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 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.   Feministry WHO WE ARE | Feministry Meet our team! This is who we are at FE Ministry!   Samson House Store Samson Canadian Retreat — Samson House Store Join us at the Wesley Acres Retreat Centre & Campground from June 6-8, 2025 , for a weekend of growth, reflection, and community. This retreat is designed for men looking to strengthen their faith and recovery journey and connect with like-minded individuals in a beautiful natural setting.     Samson House Store 2025 Samson Summit — Samson House Store Join us for an unforgettable weekend to explore your story, deepen your relationships, and live out your story as fully as God intended. When: November 7-9, 2025 Where: Camp Glorieta , a 2,400-acre campus located about 15 miles southeast of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Lodging available.     Samson House Store Wild & Sacred Journey — Samson House Store Join us during the Samson Summit on November 7-9, 2025, for The Wild and Sacred Journey , a transformative weekend retreat designed exclusively for women to reconnect with the wild, playful, and sacred aspects of themselves. This experience weaves together moments of creative expression and deep reflection.