512 | Hard Times and Transitions | Granger Smith

512 | Hard Times and Transitions | Granger Smith

From Pirate Monk Podcast by Nate Larkin

May 7, 2026 · 41 min · Episode 513

About this episode

Nate and Aaron discuss hard times and transitions with guest Granger Smith, who shares his personal journey of loss and faith.

On the episode this week: Nate is hungry. Aaron steers us back. Nate and Aaron talk with guest Granger Smith. Granger has a bookshelf with a ladder and throws guitars with his kids. He came from a good home with lots of support and still had bad things happen and made bad choices. Granger shares the loss of his son, his weak faith, and almost ending it all. He shares how he made the decision to move from being a successful musician to a non-paid pastor as he transitioned his purpose in life being his job, getting rid of self hate, and how he couldn’t think and logic himself healthy. Links: Granger Smith Book: Like A River NEW Samson Community App (Apple store) NEW Samson Community App (Google Store) June 5-7, 2026 Italian/International Samson Retreat Samson England Walking Retreat June 26 - July 1, 2026 Samson Canoe Adventure July 19-22, 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. The music on this podcast is contributed by members of…

People in this episode

Hosts: Nate Larkin, Aaron

Guest: Granger Smith

Topics covered

  • grief
  • faith
  • transition
  • fatherhood
  • music
  • purpose

Keywords

  • Granger Smith
  • faith
  • loss
  • transition
  • fatherhood
  • music
  • purpose

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Samson Society, Sarah Society

Books & works: Like A River

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