On the episode this week: Nate is in his bedroom. Aaron isn’t driving his Prius to England. Nate and Aaron also talk about The Brutal Truth retreat in Jupiter FL.

Nate talks to returning guest and friend Jim Cress. Jim is many kinds of therapists, leads intensives, author, and podcaster. Jim introduces the Samson only retreat he is leading in Oklahoma on August 13-17. He also talks about his new book: Surviving Unwanted Divorce. Jim and Nate discuss how to navigate boundaries for the person who was the betrayer and how forgiveness does not reinstate trust. Other topics include: control, secrets, empathy or judgment, and repairing wounds.

Links:

Jim Cress Website

Book:

Surviving Unwanted Divorce

NEW Samson Community App (Apple store)

NEW Samson Community App (Google Store)

Samson England Walking Retreat June 26 - July 1, 2026

Samson Canoe Adventure July 19-22, 2026

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

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