517 | Men Don’t Need Therapy | JIm Cress

517 | Men Don’t Need Therapy | JIm Cress

From Pirate Monk Podcast by Nate Larkin

June 11, 2026 · 50 min · Episode 518

About this episode

Nate and Jim Cress discuss therapy, boundaries, and forgiveness in the context of betrayal and divorce.

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’s Email 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 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…

People in this episode

Host: Nate Larkin

Guest: Jim Cress

Topics covered

  • therapy
  • forgiveness
  • boundaries
  • betrayal
  • divorce
  • empathy
  • trust

Keywords

  • therapy
  • forgiveness
  • betrayal
  • divorce
  • boundaries
  • empathy
  • trust

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Surviving Unwanted Divorce

Places: Jupiter FL, Oklahoma

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