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Welcome back to Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick. In this episode, Michael sits down with Nate Larkin, founder of the Samson Society and author of Samson and the Pirate Monks. Together, they take a deep and honest dive into Nate's journey—growing up in a Pentecostal preacher's home, wrestling with hidden addictions, hitting rock bottom, and experiencing the turning point that would ultimately lead to a worldwide ministry of hope and restoration for men.Nate opens up about the impact of secrecy and shame, the role his wife Allie played in his healing, and how hitting “bottom” opened the door to real recovery. He shares a moving excerpt from his forthcoming book, co-written with Allie, exploring the realities of betrayal, trauma, and the difficult yet transformative process of rebuilding trust and intimacy in marriage. Michael and Nate discuss the shifting landscape of addiction and recovery, the importance of connection and community, and why relapse can be part of the journey toward true healing.Support the showENGAGE THE RESTORING THE SOUL PODCAST:- Follow us on YouTube - Tweet us at @michaeljcusick and @PodcastRTS- Like us on Facebook- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter- Follow Michael on Twitter- Email us at info@restoringthesoul.com Thanks for listening!

Send us a textIn this powerful episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, hosts Karen Potter and Sam Black sit down with Nate Larkin—founder of the Samson Society and author of Samson and the Pirate Monks. Nate shares his raw, redemptive journey from secret struggles with porn and sex addiction to freedom, healing, and authentic brotherhood.Discover how early exposure, emotional pain, and ministry stress fueled Nate's addiction, and how community, honesty, and spiritual growth led him to lasting transformation. Learn how the Samson Society creates spaces for real connection and why it's never too late to seek help.Whether you're in the middle of your own battle or walking alongside someone who is, this conversation is full of truth, grace, and hope.

How does a minister with a secret addiction find his way to authentic leadership?This episode delves into topics surrounding religion and sexual addiction, which may be sensitive or triggering for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.In this powerful episode of Life in Transition, Nate Larkin shares his transformative journey from living a double life as a minister struggling with addiction to founding the Samson Society, a global community for Christian men seeking authentic connection. Nate's story reveals the exhausting nature of maintaining a perfect image while battling internal demons, and how hitting bottom led to a revolutionary change in his life, marriage, and relationship with God. His candid discussion of shame, recovery, and redemption offers hope to anyone struggling with hidden battles.The conversation delves deep into the power of vulnerability and authentic community in healing. Nate discusses how his recovery journey not only transformed his personal life but led to the creation of a worldwide movement helping thousands of men find freedom from addiction and performance-based living. His insights on immediate action, the importance of genuine connection, and the possibility of redemption provide practical wisdom for anyone seeking transformation in their own life.About Our Guest:Nate Larkin is the founder of the Samson Society, a global community helping Christian men find authentic connection and recovery. After serving as a minister for five years, Nate's journey through addiction and recovery led him to establish this transformative organization in 2004. A gifted communicator and technical writing company owner, Nate has helped build a network of over 10,000 members across multiple countries, facilitating recovery meetings in eight languages. His story of transformation from living a double life to embracing authentic leadership has inspired thousands, proving that vulnerability can become our greatest strength.Connect with Nate:Nate Larkin LinkedInSamson SocietyAbout The Show: The Life in Transition, hosted by Art Blanchford focuses on making the most of the changes we're given every week. Art has been through hundreds of transitions in his life. Many have been difficult, but all have led to a depth and richness he could never have imagined. On the podcast Art explores how to create more love and joy in life, no matter what transitions we go through. Art is married to his lifelong partner, a proud father of three and a long-time adventurer and global business executive. He is the founder and leader of the Midlife Transition Mastery Community. Learn more about the MLTM Community here: www.lifeintransition.online.In This Episode: (00:00) Opening and Introduction to Nate Larkin(01:48) Early Ministry Career and Hidden Struggles(02:54) Understanding Addiction and Shame(05:37) Living a Double Life in Ministry(11:16) Hitting Rock Bottom(16:02) Midlife Transition Mastery Ad(17:00) Societal Views on Different Addictions(26:01) Finding Freedom Through Vulnerability(30:19) Birth of the Samson Society(40:25) Transition Mastery Coaching Ad(42:12) Recovery and Relationships(49:00) Taking Action for Change(52:24) Closing Thoughts and ConnectionSend us your comments, like and subscribe to hear all of our future episodes!Resources:Email Art BlanchfordLife in Transition WebsiteLife in Transition on IGLife in Transition on FBJoin Our Community: art-blanchford.mykajabi.com/mid-life-transition-mastery-communityMy new book "PURPOSEFUL LIVING" is out now. Order it now: https://a.co/d/cJKOpo6Explore our website https://lifeintransitionpodcast.com/ for more in-depth information and resources, and to download the 8-step guide to mastering mid-life transitions.The views and opinions expressed on the “Life In Transition” podcast are solely those of the author and guests and should not be attributed to any other individual or entity. This podcast is an independent production of Life In Transition Podcast, and the podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained—copyright 2025.

Nate Larkin is the founder of the Samson Society which works in the community of Christian men to help them recover from their addictions. Nate is also a published author of several books including a book entitled: Samson and the Pirate Monks: Calling Men to Authentic Brotherhood.   Mentioned in this podcast: Noble Warriors Men's Conference February 22, 2025   The Samson Society   Samson and the Pirate Monks: Calling Men to Authentic Brotherhood   Noble Warriors YouTube channel   Noble Warriors is a 100% donor funded ministry! Click here to donate

Failure so often comes to us by the mercy of God as his open invitation for us to enter into his healing process. In this episode, Nate Larkin rejoins Gary Wilkerson to discuss how God uses our vulnerability to not only heal us from our addictive sins but also help others heal and grow spiritually as well. When we become quick to recognize our failings within loving relationships, we will awaken to new spiritual life.View the show notes: https://wcm.link/gwp282c

"Send us a message! (questions, feedback, etc.)"Whether you're just discovering the podcast now, or have been listening since the very beginning, this episode is for you! We're giving you a bonus that recaps the first 13 episodes we've released so far. Covering experiences like recovery, honesty, friendship, self-awareness, trust, affirmation, forgiveness, ownership, and interdependence, these first episodes shine a bright light on many ways we can pursue healthy connection.  Here are ways you can connect with our guests...Episode 3 (Andy Gullahorn & Gabe Scott)CBS story on the High FiveAndy's websiteLadybird Taco (Gabe's restaurant)Episode 4 (Phil Herndon)Tin Man Ministries websiteEpisode 5 (Isaac Adams)Iron City Church (Birmingham AL) web siteUnited? We Pray web siteEpisode 7 (Jill Gullahorn)Jill Gullahorn website (counseling site)Jill Phillips website (artist site)Episode 8 (Steve Brown)Steve Brown's books on AmazonKey Life (radio shows, articles, etc.)Episode 10 (Drew Boa)Husband Material Community web siteDrew's personal web siteEpisode 11 (Michael John Cusick)Restoring the Soul websiteSurfing For God book (on Amazon)Episode 12 (Sharon Hersh)Sharon's websiteSharon's books on AmazonEpisode 13 (Nate Larkin)Samson Society websitePirate Monk podcast (with hosts Nate Larkin & Aaron Porter)Awaken websiteRoots Retreat Men's IntensiveRoots Retreat Women's WorkshopAwaken Men & Women's support meeting info (including virtual)

Healing is what every believer is seeking for the addictions that seem to constantly pull them back into embarrassing old habits. In this episode, Gary Wilkerson is joined by Nate Larkin to discuss how his own journey into emotional and sexual healing has happened through close community and inspired the creation of the Samson Society.View the show notes: https://wcm.link/gwp281c

"Send us a message! (questions, feedback, etc.)"When people tell stories of early recovery, and talk about special individuals whose help and presence was indispensable, there may be no name that comes up more often than Nate Larkin. Literally thousands of men can say they've sat across from Nate in a coffee shop, hearing his story of sexual brokenness & healing, and taking the risk of sharing theirs for the very first time.Nate is the founder of The Samson Society, a fellowship of Christian men who are serious about authenticity, community, humility & recovery. Like many ministries, organizations, and fellowships (including Awaken), Samson Society came into existence because of the personal history of its founder. For over 20 years Nate has been walking in recovery from sexual addiction. He experienced the life-changing benefits of living in community with trustworthy traveling companions. Nate wrote a book, released in 2007, called Samson and the Pirate Monks: Calling Men to Authentic Brotherhood. In the years since, that book has provide helpful guiding principles for many people and organizations pursuing addiction recovery.Greg and Nate talk about how authentic community provides safe space for people to learn to live in interdependence, a key experience of healthy connection. Nate and his wife Allie live near Columbia TN.Samson Society websitePirate Monk podcast (with hosts Nate Larkin & Aaron Porter)Samson and the Pirate Monks book on Amazon Awaken websiteRoots Retreat Men's IntensiveRoots Retreat Women's WorkshopAwaken Men & Women's support meeting info (including virtual)

Recovery doesn't have to feel like solitary confinement.As with many areas of our lives, we need others to walk alongside us, to encourage and support us. And this is especially true when it comes to our recovery and healing journey. Today we're revisiting Nate Larkin's session from the 2023 Pure Desire Summit to learn what it looks like to redefine recovery as a team sport. In community is where recovery happens best.RESOURCESFull Episode Video (YouTube) GET STARTEDFree eBook: 7 Keys To Understanding Betrayal TraumaFree eBook: 5 Steps to Freedom From PornSchedule Your Free 15-Minute Counseling ConsultationJoin A Pure Desire Online Group SOCIALSFollow us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramFollow us on X (Twitter)

Nate Larkin was a good intentioned pastor and husband. But his secret sexual addiction was destroying him and his marriage.At first, it was just pornography and masturbation, and Nate tried to justify its innocence, but he realized that just primed him for deeper darker acts of sexual sin.Nate's wife finally caught him and was about to end the marriage. That crisis that exposed Nate was the best thing to happen to him. Nate finally found out where and how to find help in his sexual addiction recovery. Nate learned what true intimacy was and how to live a healthy life.Listen as Nate shares with Brett about his sexually broken journey that led him to a much fuller life of richness and intimacy.I AM SECOND NATE LARKIN▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬IRON DEEP RETREATS 2024SOULMATEMEN'S AWAKENING▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬NEW IRON DEEP BOOK This is a must-read for every highly successful entrepreneur.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Subscribe to Our Channel ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://www.irondeep.com/

Nate Larkin, author of Samson and the Pirate Monks, Founder of the Samson Society, and host of  the Pirate Monk Podcast is interviewed by host Andy Spell. Nate courageously shares about the struggle with pornography that led to sexual acting out that ended his church work as a minister. He openly discusses the situations in his life that led him slowly down the path toward sexual addiction and his recovery in a community of grace. Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes:Radical honesty and graceSpiritual growthDiscipleshipMentorshipPersonal developmentLife transformationChristian men's ministryChristian women's ministryFaith-based retreatDiscover our other resources:Our Website: https://thecrucibleproject.org/Our Blog: https://thecrucibleproject.org/blog/Christian Men's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-men/Christian Women's Retreats: https://thecrucibleproject.org/crucible-weekend-for-women/

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“Recovery is just another word for sanctification.” It is the work of the Holy Spirit, but the Church can sometimes inhibit the process of recovery. Nate Larkin is the founder of the Samson Society which works in the community of Christian men to help them recover from their addictions.   The Samson Society   Samson and the Pirate Monks: Calling Men to Authentic Brotherhood   The Noble Man Needs Honest Brothers to Walk in Sexual Integrity (Guest: Nate Larkin) | Episode 28   Register for the March 9, 2024 Roanoke Noble Warriors Men's Conference   Noble Warriors YouTube channel   Noble Warriors is a 100% donor funded ministry! Click here to donate

Sometimes we don't have a “topic” for the podcast, but instead simply have a conversation with someone with loads of experience and wisdom in sexual struggles and recovery. This is what today's episode is all about.Our guest is author and speaker, Nate Larkin. He founded the Samson Society, a fellowship of Christian men who are serious about authenticity, community, humility, and recovery. In our conversation, Nate shares his own story of addiction and recovery. Then we dive into lots of questions that draw on his decades of personal and ministerial wisdom that will prove helpful to any man listening who wants to break free from unwanted sexual behaviors. To learn more about Nate and his ministry, visit SamsonSociety.com. More Resources:Gateway to Freedom 3-day intensiveSamson and the Pirate Monks*Find a Samson MeetingRelated Podcasts:Men Helping Men Grow and MatureThe Importance of "Whole Man" Recovery3 Levels of Sobriety*This is an affiliate link. Be Broken may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.----------Please rate and review our podcast: Apple PodcastsSubscribe to our YouTube channel.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pure-sex-radio/donations

Have you ever felt as if the dreams you had for yourself would never be fulfilled? Perhaps you felt your life was spiraling out of control. Most of us have felt that way at one time or another.   Our God is a God of new beginnings. He said, “I will give you back what you lost to the swarming locusts. . . . Once again you will have all the food you want, and you will praise the Lord your God, who does these miracles for you (Joel 2:25-26).   This Thursday Tom Moucka will tell us his story of God's restoring love and the second chance God gave him.   You may know Tom (he is one of us). You may remember him because he told us about the Samson Society last August after Nate Larkin told his story. (Tom is president of the Samson Society).   I knew Tom a number of years ago when he felt his life was spiraling out of control. This Thursday is a day I've been praying for . . . when Tom can praise the Lord who has done these miracles for him.

This is the first episode in a 7-part series on different themes around God, sex, and intimacy, and is focused on how we can find freedom from sexual sin. In this episode, Juli is joined by podcaster, author, and former pastor Nate Larkin, as he shares about his journey breaking free from an addiction to pornography that almost destroyed his marriage. Website: Samson Society Wbsite: The Sarah Society Podcast: Pirate Monks Podcast Java with Juli: #241 Women Struggle With Porn Too Blog: What Should You Do If Your Husband Looks at Porn? Q&A: Is there any hope for me in my struggle with porn? Become an Authentic Intimacy member!

As the son of a Pentecostal preacher, Nate Larkin spent his childhood in storefront missions, camp meetings, and youth rallies. But after just five years in the pastorate, Nate quit because of an addiction to pornography and commercial sex and a private despair about his moral failures and the fear of public exposure.   After years of praying, fasting, and repenting in private, Nate finally found help for his sex addiction in the authentic friendship and safety of a 12-step recovery group. The 12-step group accomplished what solitary prayer and fasting could not do. He learned that the Christian life was designed by God as a team sport!   Nearly 20 years ago Nate and a few other Christian men began meeting in groups called The Samson Society where they had a safe place to take their real selves and say real truth about things they had kept hidden. Since then more than 450 Samson Society groups have started in North America and nearly 10,000 men have participated.   One way to think about it is that “Sound of Freedom” – this summer's hit movie about child sex trafficking – tells a story about combating the supply side of an evil, while the Samson Society deals with the demand side of the same evil in men's hearts.    In part, the growth has been due to the leadership of Tom Moucka, who has been president of the Samson Society for the last six years.   Nate was the second speaker we had at our NCS breakfasts a dozen years ago and Tom is frequently with us at Puckett's. Both Nate and Tom will be with us this Thursday, August 3, to share their stories and what God has been doing in their lives and through the Samson Society.

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In this episode we welcome Nate Larkin, founder of a mutual aid society for Christian Men called the Samson Society and co-host of two podcasts, The Pirate Monk and the Positive Sobriety Podcast. Nate brings his salt-of-the-earth approach to 12 step recovery as we discuss the movement from isolation, loneliness, and resistance to humility, intimacy and deeper connection. Don't miss this open-hearted look at recovery from compulsive sexual behavior and beyond. Learn more at www.samsonsociety.org.

This episode of NSR is from Brody's discussion on the Pirate Monk podcast. Brody talked with Nate Larkin and Aaron Porter about how shared experiences strengthen relationships. They also talked about holiness, responsibility, and living a life worthy of the Gospel. We hope this episode is encouraging for you!Check out the original episode here, https://samsonsociety.podbean.com/e/359-brody-holloway/ Life Together by Dietrich BonhoefferBe Strong ConferenceSnowbird Wilderness Outfitters exists to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through the exposition of Scripture and personal relationships in order to equip the Church to impact this generation.Learn more about our student and adult conferences at https://www.swoutfitters.com/Please leave a review on Apple or Spotify to help improve No Sanity Required and help others grow in their faith. Click here to get our Colossians Bible study.

Nate Larkin is a recovered porn and sex addict, the founder of the Samson Society, and the author of Samson and the Pirate Monks: Calling Men to Authentic Brotherhood. As of 2023, more than 500 local Samson Society groups have started and thousands of men from around the world are attending daily online video meetings at samsonsociety,org. In this interivew, Nate and Sathiya discuss: -Porn is a maladaptive response to trauma -How a seminary trip to New York brothels with his wife made things much worse -The somatic response in a unique moment of high danger and high pleasure creates a "bookmark" (memory) -In a tug of war between the head and the heart, the heart always wins -The emotional disconnect with wife (Allie) as addiction worsened -Porn programs you for prostitution -Retiring from ministry at 30 due to addiction -Being who you are outside of the church is harder than being who you are inside the church -Experiencing freedom through community -The moment that changed everything in his recovery -Recovery is learning to walk; you may fall down along the way -Relapse in recovery is not necessary but it is normative -Have realistic expectations of recovery: This is a process; -Rookie mistakes to avoid when you start recovery -Why ACCESSIBILITY is superior to accountability -Progressive healing isn't any less miraculous Learn more about Samson Society Read Samson and the Pirate Monks book Read Unbroken Brain – Maia Szalavitz Book A Call With Sathiya's Team

Nate Larkin is a recovered porn and sex addict, the founder of the Samson Society, and the author of Samson and the Pirate Monks: Calling Men to Authentic Brotherhood. As of 2023, more than 500 local Samson Society groups have started and thousands of men from around the world are attending daily online video meetings at samsonsociety,org. In this interivew, Nate and Sathiya discuss: -Porn is a maladaptive response to trauma -How a seminary trip to New York brothels with his wife made things much worse -The somatic response in a unique moment of high danger and high pleasure creates a "bookmark" (memory) -In a tug of war between the head and the heart, the heart always wins -The emotional disconnect with wife (Allie) as addiction worsened -Porn programs you for prostitution -Retiring from ministry at 30 due to addiction -Being who you are outside of the church is harder than being who you are inside the church -Experiencing freedom through community -The moment that changed everything in his recovery -Recovery is learning to walk; you may fall down along the way -Relapse in recovery is not necessary but it is normative -Have realistic expectations of recovery: This is a process; -Rookie mistakes to avoid when you start recovery -Why ACCESSIBILITY is superior to accountability -Progressive healing isn't any less miraculous Learn more about Samson Society Read Samson and the Pirate Monks book Read Unbroken Brain – Maia Szalavitz   Book A Call With Sathiya's Team

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Inspired by Nate Larkin, today's episode centers around the subject of accessibility and why it is superior to accountability. Accessibility is critical not only for the relationships you have, but also for the way you participate in the relationships. The greater the accessibility, the greater the healing. Join DeepClean Inner Circle Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram

Inspired by Nate Larkin, today's episode centers around the subject of accessibility and why it is superior to accountability. Accessibility is critical not only for the relationships you have, but also for the way you participate in the relationships. The greater the accessibility, the greater the healing. Join DeepClean Inner Circle Get a FREE copy of my bestselling book, The Last Relapse Follow Sathiya on Instagram

A significant challenge men and women face in recovery is image management—the attempt to control how they are perceived by others. This can be even more challenging for those in the church. Today, we're joined by Nate Larkin (founder of Samson Society and author of Samson and the Pirate Monks) to discuss what motivates this desire for image management. We talk about how to identify when we slip into image management, the pitfalls of it, and ways we can avoid or step out of image management.

Tullian Tchividjian, Paul Zahl, Pat Thurmer and Nate Larkin present the panel discussion, "Grace in Practice" with us at the 2023 Fallen & Free Conference in Jupiter, Florida. https://fallenandfree.com

Studies have shown that an addiction to pornography can be as strong and hard to break as a drug addiction. Nate Larkin of the Samson Society joins Chris Brooks to share his own story of victory over porn and how men across the country are finding freedom and purity in the power of Christ.  What's your struggle?  Find help to start on the road to freedom, today!

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On this week's episode of Melody and Friends, Melody sits down with author and speaker Nate Larkin to discuss his decades long battle with pornography and sex addiction. Nate shares his story of why he spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on emotionless sex, what led him to recovery and how his marriage went from desolation to rebirth after his wife discovered his addicition. He shares practical ways to begin having conversations that build trust. He also discusses how pornography and sex addiction stifle our ability to be intimate and why intimacy is vital. Nate created the Samson Society, a community dedicated to creating brotherhood between recovering addicts, and he shares how today there are over 10,000 men connected experiencing real intimacy and finding freedom. Our listeners can learn more about Nate Larkin, his book and The Samson Society by visiting the links below: https://samsonsociety.com/ , and https://www.amazon.com/Samson-Pirate-Monks-Authentic-Brotherhood/dp/0849914590#:~:text=Samson%20and%20the%20Pirate%20Monks,9780849914591%3A%20Amazon.com%3A%20Books  Who is Nate Larkin? Nate Larkin knows the pressure to live up to a public persona. He knows what it's like to have a secret that can destroy a career. He knows what it's like to quit. And He knows what it's like to find healing, deep friendships, and hope. Nate has a story that unfortunately too many people can relate with, addiction to pornography and sex.  So in 2004, several of these friends formed a mutual aid society for Christian men called the Samson Society. Within the safety of the Samson Society, honest friendships have taken root and men are finding new power in their faith. Nate, who drafted the Society's charter and designed its first meeting format, has written a book about his experiences entitled Samson and the Pirate Monks: Calling Men to Authentic Brotherhood, which was published by Thomas Nelson in February 2007. (He is also the author, with Darrell Waltrip, of Sundays Will Never Be the Same). As of 2012, more than 250 local Samson Society groups are functioning in the United States, and others have started in other countries. A social networking website has been established to connect men who do not have access to a local meeting. Nate loves talking to men about their need for community and how they can overcome struggles together. Things We Talk About in this Episode Why men often don't want to look to external sources to find help for sex addiction and porn addiction. Why intimacy in a relationship is about so much more than sex and why it can be hard for men to realize that How contempt for a man's own action in addiction can create contempt in the relationship and how to break them out of that mindset. Why having a community of sex addicts is important to recovery and how to overcome the voice in a man's head saying they can recover on their own.  

It's another EPIC PFR crossover with the Pirate Monk Podcast. Nate Larkin and Aaron Porter joined me in PFR 214 for a great discussion about recovery. On today's show we talk about what the guys have been up to since 2019. We discuss my new book, music, and even skateboarding.  https://recoveredman.com/277

Digging into the archives, we'd like to replay this incredible episode where Michael interviews author and ministry leader Nate Larkin about his book Samson and the Pirate Monks, his ministry with Samson Society, and his personal story. Listen as they unpack so many fundamental truths about human sexuality and sexual addiction as well as the truth about what it really takes to become free. You can learn more about Nate's ministry at SamsonSociety.com. The Living Truth Podcast is conversations that shed light on the deeper issues beneath porn addiction, sex addiction, & help for those enduring the devastation of sexual betrayal this causes. 

On Friday night, January 28th, The Sanctuary Jupiter hosted a one night event for men called “UNchained.” The purpose of the night was to deliver Good News to men who are exhausted, men who deal with guilt and shame and regret, men who have failed to “be all that they can be.” So I invited my friends Nate Larkin and Samuel Downe to join me in reminding a packed room of men from all over Florida and other parts of the country that God loves and uses broken men who fail because broken men who fail are all that there are. It was a night of honesty, transparency, and robust realness. It was a night of freedom! Last Friday we released Nate Larkin's talk—the first of three talks given at the event (if you didn't watch it, you can here: Next Friday we will release the Q&A with Nate and me that my good friend Samuel Downe moderated. Today we release my talk. I highly recommend that you take some time and ingest this content. I think you'll find it liberating and deeply refreshing. Enjoy…

On Friday night, January 28th, The Sanctuary Jupiter hosted a one night event for men called “UNchained.” The purpose of the night was to deliver Good News to men who are exhausted, men who deal with guilt and shame and regret, men who have failed to “be all that they can be.” So I invited my friends Nate Larkin and Samuel Downe to join me in reminding a packed room of men from all over Florida and other parts of the country that God loves and uses broken men who fail because broken men who fail are all that there are. It was a night of honesty, transparency, and robust realness. It was a night of freedom! Last Friday we released Nate Larkin's talk—the first of three talks given at the event (if you didn't watch it, you can here: Next Friday we will release the Q&A with Nate and me that my good friend Samuel Downe moderated. Today we release my talk. I highly recommend that you take some time and ingest this content. I think you'll find it liberating and deeply refreshing. Enjoy…

On Friday night, January 28th, The Sanctuary hosted a one night event for men called “UNchained.” The purpose of the night was to deliver Good News to men who are exhausted, men who deal with guilt and shame and regret, men who have failed to “be all that they can be.” It was a night where men from all over Florida and other parts of the country were reminded that God loves and uses broken men who fail because broken men who fail are all that there are. It was a night of honesty, transparency, and robust realness. It was a night of freedom! Over the next three weeks, we will be releasing the the three different parts of the event: Nate Larkin's talk, my talk, and the Q&A with Nate and me moderated by my good friend Samuel Downe. I highly recommend that you take some time and inject this content. I think you'll find it liberating and deeply refreshing. First up, Nate Larkin…

On Friday night, January 28th, The Sanctuary hosted a one night event for men called “UNchained.” The purpose of the night was to deliver Good News to men who are exhausted, men who deal with guilt and shame and regret, men who have failed to “be all that they can be.” It was a night where men from all over Florida and other parts of the country were reminded that God loves and uses broken men who fail because broken men who fail are all that there are. It was a night of honesty, transparency, and robust realness. It was a night of freedom! Over the next three weeks, we will be releasing the the three different parts of the event: Nate Larkin's talk, my talk, and the Q&A with Nate and me moderated by my good friend Samuel Downe. I highly recommend that you take some time and inject this content. I think you'll find it liberating and deeply refreshing. First up, Nate Larkin…

In this episode, we talk with Nate Larkin about his story of recovery and how his porn use impacted his family and his calling as a Pastor. We dive into the blast radius of porn use, the consequences of porn use, and much more. Nate addresses the pressing questions of:What were some of the consequences experienced by you and your family during your years of active addiction?Is there a difference between abstinence and victory?  What benefits have you gained from engaging openly with the issue of porn?Try Covenant Eyes free for 30 days!Visit www.Covenanteyes.com and enter promo code FreePodcast in checkout for your free trial. Check out the Samson Society here: https://samsonsociety.com/ 

Many of us can relate to the secret double life that he was living apart from his friends, from his wife, and from his church. Many of us need to kind of transformation that came from his cry for help in his brokenness. In this podcast episode, Nate Larkin shares with us his journey of overcoming sexual immorality and demonstrates our need for meaningful redemptive relationships for growth. Nate Larkin, a graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary, and the founder of the Samson Society - a fellowship of Christian men who challenge each other daily to believe the incredible news that God actually knows us, loves us, and has restored us to himself. He is a popular speaker and the author of an inspirational book for men, Samson and the Pirate Monks: Calling Men to Authentic Brotherhood. Also, to get your hands on the Overcoming Porn Blueprint - The 4 areas of attack you need to employ to achieve lasting victory over sexual sin - NOW WITH A 10 DAY COMPANION EMAIL COURSE that will walk you through 5-minute actionable steps every day to implement the Blueprint. Pick it up here: http://titus2institute.com/blueprint

Very often, people are unwilling to change until it becomes more painful to stay as they are. Beginning to feel trapped in an addiction can be painful, but it can also serve as powerful motivation to find deep healing. Nate Larkin and Gary Wilkerson look at the role of honesty, family and culture in addiction recovery. View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/gwp135c

God created every individual with a need for intimacy, but it can become distorted in the modern world. Broken families, abuse, neglect and even an unwillingness to rely on other people can get in the way of healthy intimacy. Nate Larkin and Gary Wilkerson continue their conversation about recovery from sexual addiction. View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/gwp134c

It is easy to think of God's judgment as the opposite of his mercy, but the reality is not so simple. God can give people a wake-up call to turn them back to himself. In those cases, God's mercy comes through his judgment. Nate Larkin joins Gary Wilkerson to share his story of redemption, recovery and healing. View podcast show notes: https://wcm.link/gwp133c

A look into the life of an author, public speaker & former pastor who struggled silently for years with sex addiction and intimacy disorders before finding recovery. This series is brought to you by Promises Behavioral Health's Rooted Alumni Community. If you or a loved one are struggling and ready to ask for help, call our admissions center at (877) 351-7504 or visit us online at www.promisesbehavioralhealth.com

Nate Larkin is a former pastor with a Princeton education.  He's an author, speaker, and entrepreneur—and he is also a recovering porn and sex addict.  Nate found help for his addiction more than 20 years ago, in a 12-step group in Nashville, Tennessee.  In 2004, Nate started the Samson Society, a mutual aid society for Christian men that has grown to more than 10,000 members in over 20 countries.  He and his wife Allie live in Franklin, Tennessee. They will celebrate their 43rd wedding anniversary this spring. samsonsociety.org   JOIN THE CONVERSATION   Find us wherever you are: @findpurehope or /findpurehope and use #aworldfree, or visit: purehope.net/aworldfreepodcast     SUPPORT If this message and mission is meaningful to you, consider supporting the ministry of pureHOPE: purehope.net/give     CONTENT We will explore mature themes from a biblically-rooted perspective. Please listen with discretion and determine what is age-appropriate for the young listeners in your life.   For more information, visit purehope.net.   Download our FREE pureHOPE App today! 

Previously, Nate Larkin shared his personal testimony about struggling with a pornography addiction and how he eventually found freedom. This week, he and Gary discuss the types of sexual addiction and where they can spring from in our pasts. God wants to heal these deep heart wounds. As we heal from internal injuries and shed addictions, we will find it easier to forge deep and meaningful relationships with others. Gathering healthy community around us will make staying on the road to recovery easier. While the path may not be any smoother or less steep, faithful friends can walk beside us and remind us of our heavenly Father's promises. View show notes: https://wcm.link/gwp101c

Guests: KaKa Ray, Nate Larkin and David Hampton.   This episode is sponsored by Tennessee Neurofeedback, www.tnnfb.com.    Kaka Ray is a licensed marriage and family therapist and neuro therapist with Tennessee Neurofeedback. She works with trauma patients but still also sees people dealing with family issues. She can easily schedule you remotely for an appointment. Trauma is a big component to her work.  www.tnnfb.com   Nate Larkin is a writer, speaker and a recovering porn and sex addict who has devoted his life to helping people overcome these behaviors. www.natelarkin.com. Check out the Samson Society website for more information. www.samsonsociety.com   David is a certified professional recovery coach. Substance use disorders, an unwanted compulsive behaviors and works with loved ones and partners with people battling these issues.  https://www.davidhamptoncprc.com/     Books:    The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk   https://amzn.to/3n9fBvK   David's book is After the Miracle: Illusions Along the Path to Restoration   https://amzn.to/3hI0RCY   Their podcast: https://positivesobriety.podbean.com     Podcast Production:  www.clantoncreative.com    

Nate Larkin of the Samson Society shares with Mike how his life and marriage were saved when he understood the importance of being in relationship with other brothers in Christ.     He thought he was completely alone in his struggle with pornography, which eventually led him down a dark road into prostitution and a suicide plot. But by God's grace he was finally “caught.” He wasn't aware that what he needed was healing, not forgiveness.    “I was always begging for forgiveness that was already mine because I didn't understand the Gospel.”   Porn was just a medicator for the deep wounds in his life. He needed connection. Porn offers the illusion of connection, but in reality, it cripples us from creating emotional connections. “Lust kills love.”     Like many of us, Nate tried to fight a solo battle.   “I wanted this ‘me and Jesus' relationship that wouldn't require me to expose myself or connect with anyone else.”   But Nate was freed by learning we are part of a body – we can't walk alone. Jesus called two men to follow Him, and then he called 10 more.     “For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” Matthew 18:20    “Then the LORD God said, It is not good for man to be alone.” Genesis 2:18a     Resources:    Read Nate's full testimony in his book, Samson and the Pirate Monks: Calling Men to Authentic Brotherhood, or listen to it on Audible.    Attend a newcomer Zoom meeting at the Samson Society, a fellowship of Christian men who are serious about authenticity, community, humility, and recovery. Meetings take place every day.    Download your free copy of Covenant Eyes' Your Brain on Porn eBook to learn about how porn rewires the brain and kills love.    Tune in to The Noble Man Podcast next week for The Noble Man Invests in Faithful Men.  View Show Notes: NobleWarriors.org/Episode28 Leave a Review: If you like what you've been hearing, we invite you to leave us a review. Tell us what you love about this episode!  More Resources and Encouragement: NobleWarriors.org  © Copyright 2020 All rights reserved  

Sign up for an exclusive offer for Noble Warriors listeners only: a 30-day FREE trial for Covenant Eyes and you'll get complete screen protection for your entire family. Promo Code: NOBLEWARRIORS “I get to live in freedom, and freedom feels good!”  This week on the podcast Sam Black joins us from Covenant Eyes screen accountability software. You've got to tune in to this one to get perspective and tips on how to protect your family online. It's not just about building walls, it's about community.  Protecting Our Kids: “Our relationships with our kids help porn proof them.”  We don't want to take away their innocence, we want to take away their ignorance.  Shame them if you want to keep them from talking and promote compulsion.  It's not just a men's issue. We need to talk to our daughters as dads.   It's imperative to talk to kids starting very young.  Model accountability. They need to see the importance of having others in your life.  Behaviors to Model: “Freedom is real, and victory is intoxicating!”  Accountability is great, but we need to help each other identify and change ritual behavior.  Build distance between you and the behaviors and create a new habits.   Success happens through community; it requires community to create healing.  God makes community in the church, but you have to step into it.  Don't feel defeated. Decide today starts my path for victory.  Resources:  Protecting Your Family Online: A Parents How-to Guide  Hobbies and Habits: Learn how healthy hobbies and habits can help you break free from porn Connected: How Strong Family Relationships Lead to internet-Safe Kids  Your Brain on Porn: 5 Proven Ways Pornography Warps Your Mind and 3 Biblical Ways to Renew It 40-Day Challenge – Takes you on your first 40 days of freedom from porn.  FREE SHE Virtual Recovery Summit on Oct 5-9 – Conference for women to Support, Help, and Empower.   More resources – all free!  Join us next week to hear Nate Larkin from the Samson Society, a fellowship of Christian men who are serious about authenticity, community, humility & recovery.   View Show Notes: NobleWarriors.org/Episode27 Leave a Review: If you like what you've been hearing, we invite you to leave us a review. Tell us what you love about this episode!  More Resources and Encouragement: NobleWarriors.org  © Copyright 2020 All rights reserved

Michael interviews author and ministry leader Nate Larkin about his book Samson and the Pirate Monks, his ministry with Samson Society, and his personal story. Listen as they unpack so many fundamental truths about human sexuality and sexual addiction as well as the truth about what it really takes to become free. You can learn more about Nate's ministry at SamsonSociety.com. The Living Truth Podcast is conversations that shed light on the deeper issues beneath porn addiction, sex addiction, & help for those enduring the devastation of sexual betrayal this causes.