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When A Leader Relapses (with Nate Larkin)
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Why Connection Beats Porn
2:55
The Cost Of Leadership And Performance
5:47
Drifting, Resentment, And Isolation
8:55
The First Slip And The Spiral
13:10
Naming Alcohol And Minimizing Truth
16:10
Full Disclosure At Deer Camp
18:18
Acting Out Sober And Hitting Bottom
21:22
Confrontation, Confession, And Telling Allie
25:00
Stepping Back And Seeking Treatment
28:20
Grief, Tears, And Real Healing
31:20
Guardrails, Accountability, And Return
34:10
Safe Spaces Versus Comfortable Spaces
37:00
Boasting In Weakness And Hope
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When A Leader Relapses (with Nate Larkin)
Dec 22, 2025
Drew Boa
In this incredibly vulnerable episode, Nate Larkin tells the story of how he returned to lying, hiding, binge drinking, and destructive sexual behavior while leading a sexual recovery organization. You'll also hear Nate's wisdom on how to be vulnerable as a leader and the importance of telling the truth.
Nate Larkin is the founder of the Samson Society, a fellowship of Christian men who are serious about authenticity, community, humility, and recovery. Learn more at samsonsociety.com
Buy Nate's book: Samson and the Pirate Monks: Calling Men To Authentic Brotherhood
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