This week, Aaron has been thinking about building others up. Nate and Aaron talk to Matthew LaPine. Matthew is from Nebraska where he is the director of equipping, a father, husband, podcaster, and author. He teaches how growth happens through the eyes of the gardener versus the programer. Matthew ties together a theological understanding of psychology with biblical and church counseling, and scripture being enough. He gives his recommendations on how to understand scripture and other situations. Matthew explains the differences and overlaps of anger, anxiety and depression. Also, a reminder about how important communication and letting others into your narrative are, instead of going dark and running away. Links: Equipping Podcast Books: The Logic of the Body Addiction and Virtue NEW Samson Community App (Apple store) NEW Samson Community App (Google Store) 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 piratemonkpodcast@gmail.com. Introduction and closing music on this podcast is contributed by members of the Samson Society. Transitional music from 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. The Road to Church Through the Therapist Office with Matthew LaPine This week, Aaron has been thinking about building others up. Nate and Aaron talk to Matthew LaPine. Matthew is from Nebraska where he is the director of equipping, a father, husband, podcaster, and author. He teaches how growth happens through the eyes of the gardener versus the programer. Matthew ties together a theological understanding of psychology with biblical and church counseling, and scripture being enough. He gives his recommendations on how to understand scripture and other situations. Matthew explains the differences and overlaps of anger, anxiety and depression. Also, a reminder about how important communication and letting others into your narrative are, instead of going dark and running away. Links: Equipping Podcast Books: The Logic of the Body Addiction and Virtue NEW Samson Community App (Apple store) NEW Samson Community App (Google Store) 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 piratemonkpodcast@gmail.com. Introduction and closing music on this podcast is contributed by members of the Samson Society. Transitional music from 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.