517 | Men Don’t Need Therapy | JIm Cress

 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 for future guests, please drop a note to [email protected].     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.