On this episode: Nate provides tough support to extended family. Aaron asks how Jesus would show up. They also discuss an adventure Samson weekend and want your feedback.This week, Nate and Aaron talk to adrenaline junkie Ryan George. Ryan is the oldest of six siblings, a preacher's kid, a home school kid, traveler, wing walker, author, speaker, husband, and father, and is experienced in "cloisteration". He shares how his search for Jesus has taken him to over 30 countries. The guys discuss Ryan’s experiences of emotional, physical, sexual and spiritual abuse in the church, and how it lead him on a healing journey which includes writing his newest book. He also talks about the challenges of “doing it for the likes” on social media.Links: Books by Ryan Ryan on Facebook Ryan on Instagram Ryan on LinkedinBook: Hurt and healed by the Church: Redemption and Reconstruction after Spiritual AbuseMay 4-7, 2025 Sarah Society Annual Retreat June 6-8, 2025 Samson Canadian Retreat Sept. 12-14, 2025 Austrian Retreat Nov 7-9, 2025 Santa Fe, NM Samson Summit Nov 7-9, 2025 The Wild & Sacred Journey, Womens RetreatSponsor: Life Works Counseling 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.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.   facebook.com Log in or sign up to view See posts, photos and more on Facebook.   linkedin.com Ryan George - Biplane Productions | LinkedIn I help auctioneers make bigger commissions and look like marketing experts to their sellers and future sellers. · Experience: Biplane Productions · Location: Lynchburg · 500+ connections on LinkedIn. View Ryan George’s profile on LinkedIn, a professional community of 1 billion members.