Pirate Monk Podcast

We've got a mini-meeting, we've got updates, and we've got our old friend Michael Johnson talking about dating with a bigger picture in mind and guarding your heart in the process.  You might not be dating, but if you've got little kids, trust me, you'll want to think through this stuff.  Log on, stay tuned, plug in, the pirates are on the air.  To connect with Michael and his work, head on over to: http://f-m-u.com/  

The boys are back in the same state and in the same room catching up...mini-meetings are rolling...and some lads from Texas describe how you can have an amazing retreat with your brothers without any permission from your mommies! It's all happening today, on the Pirate Monk Podcast.

Sit back, put up your feet, or start your lawn mower (Tom), and enjoy a chat with Andrew Osenga of the Normals and Caedmon's Call.  He'll be talking through some of Nate's favorite songs and their stories off his newest album.  If you would like to keep tabs on what Andrew is up to, check him out at http://www.andrewosenga.com/  At the beginning of the episode, the boys listen to a modern adaptation of the poem The Hound of Heaven written by Francis Thompson produced by Emblem Media LLC. The book was written by Brian and Sally Oxley, Sonja Oxley Peterson with Dr. Devin Brown. Illustrations by Tim Ladwig.  Here is the link if you want to check it out in its full glory. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXlgz4aBKt8&t=724s

Today Nate & Aaron get answers to one of their most asked questions.  "What about the women?" "How can my wife get this kind of community?"  To answer that question they've enlisted a bevy of lady travelers to talk about their journies.  To find out more about getting involved, contact Erin at:  women.to.women2717@gmail.com The administration would like to apologize for the audio during the first segment and makes all promises necessary to ensure that listeners believe audio problems will NEVER happen at ANY time EVER in the future.  

Nate and Aaron chat about the Scotland retreat and play some audio clips from the experiences of its participants.  

Today the boys chat with Dina Alexander MS, about how to talk with kids about technology and sex.  Dina is the author of some great books that will help educate parents and get the conversations started.  Check out her resources at: https://educateempowerkids.org/  

Nate is out of town, so Aaron conscripted one of our favorite buddies Tom Ryan (Ashamed No More) to hang with Kathy Reynolds for part two of the conversation on the practical side of disclosure.  Kathy and Tom give some real-world advice and real-life experience on the good, the bad and the ugly...and the beautiful, of disclosure.   Check out the ministry Kathy serves with at:  http://www.daringventures.com/ Check out Tom's book Ashamed No More at:   https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0830837930/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i0 The music between segments was our friend Andy Gullahorn singing his song "Any Other Way"   Check it out!

Today is part one of two conversations with coach Kathy Reynolds, who talks about her own journey of disclosure, loss, and redemption in her marriage.  Stay tuned for part two when we get into the nitty gritty of what to do and not to do in the dangerous waters of full disclosure.  As promised...a bit late, below is the poem Singing Warriors by Paige that was read a couple shows back. Singing Warriors By Paige The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in His love He will no longer rebuke you, But will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17   We serve a God who is a Warrior who sings. And, He enables us to be singing warriors.   Just as he fights for us, he has invited us to join Him in the battle. And, the enemy is not our husbands.   The enemy is the one who has ensnared our husbands. The one who has deceived them and blinded them. The one who is out to steal, kill, and destroy. The one who uses darkness and hiddenness. Who tempt

Today EMT and firefighter Joshua Mast talks with the lads about brotherhood in the firehouse and how that translates to deeper community for us all.  Every man is in a battle, but do we know how to support a brother in the fire?

Ever get frustrated with the younger generation and feel like you can't relate?  How about you younger folks who think older guys have little or nothing to offer and just want to change you?  Well, today's episode is for you.  Nate and Aaron sit down and chat with Randall Thomas to get some understanding and hopefully practical tools that will help communities of men find love and authenticity across generational divides.

Today Nate and Aaron Chat with David Cassidy, Pastor of Christ Community Church in Franklin Tennessee, to chat about his book Indispensable: The Basics of Christian Belief.  They discuss the invitation to the common table that binds all Christians of every denomination together. 

The boys sit down with author, speaker, and Jesus pursuer Tony Kriz to look for some clarity about finding truth in a world bombarding us with truth tailored to suit our own desires.  They also dip into the mailbag and answer a letter about relapses and slips.  

Today Nate & Aaron sit down to hear Bill Garner and Jeff Howard tell their stories from both sides of the addiction journey.  Bill and Jeff work to help those struggling with addiction at Harvest Church in Germantown Memphis Tennessee.  

Live and in person, Nate and Aaron sit down with Jeremy Slayden to talk about his experiences as a professional baseball player, and how his need for coaching in his athletic career helped him to dive into seeking coaching in recovery.

Aaron and Nate reconnect after Aaron's big move across the country to Nate's neck of the woods, and Nate leads a mini-meeting with Pirates around the world.

Welcome to today's amazing episode where Pirate Monks from around the world participate in a mini-meeting and Nate and Aaron converse with counselor and certified sex addiction therapist Jim Cress. To find out more about what Jim is into and up to head on over to jimcress.com

Mondo joins Nate, Aaron, and a bunch of pirate monks for a special episode of the podcast recorded on Sunday morning at the 2018 "Another 48 Hours" fall retreat.

Today Nate & Aaron answer some mail and then run a conversation Nate and David Hampton had with CCM artist Russ Taff on his journey out of addiction and into forgiveness and healing.

Today, Jay Stringer, author of Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing, unpacks a story of great hope for those in the battle for victory.  Check out Jay's website to learn more at: http://jay-stringer.com/

Today the three-part series on privilege wraps up with a conversation about things heterosexual people may not consider in their day-to-day lives. Nate & Aaron hope that these conversations have been useful and informative, but more than that encouraged you to engage in conversations that help you to understand and love the people around you better.