Authentic. Real. Safe.

The mission of Samson House is to provide a safe place, physical or virtual, for Christian men to bring their real selves and say the real truth about the things they’ve kept hidden.

It’s a space of grace on the addiction battlefield, where men can be transparent without judgment or shame.

It’s a storehouse of resources, an oasis of acceptance, and a network of no bull brotherhood.

We recognize we are in a battle for sexual sanity, authentic relationships, and an end to destructive hidden habits, and we refuse to let the casualties of this battle be our marriages, our children, and our grandchildren.

MEET THE FOUNDER & PRESIDENT

Nate Larkin
Founder, The Samson Society

Nate Larkin is the founder of The Samson Society and the author of Samson and the Pirate Monks: Calling Men to Authentic Brotherhood, [Thomas Nelson 2007]. He is also the author, with Darrell Waltrip, of Sundays Will Never Be the Same, published by Simon & Schuster in 2012.

Nate is a popular speaker at conferences, colleges and retreats, and is the co-host of two podcasts, the Pirate Monk Podcast and the Positive Sobriety Podcast.

His story is featured in an I Am Second White Chair Film. He and his wife Allie live in Mount Pleassant, Tennessee.

Aaron Porter
Samson House Bosun

On a pirate ship, the bosun (also spelled “boatswain”) was responsible for keeping the ship in good condition for travel and battle. On the SS Samson, the bosun is responsible for monitoring the daily operation of the ship and maintaining the morale of the crew. He also oversees improvements and repairs. Mindful that most of the crew are volunteers, he encourages individual initiative while providing direction and support. He leads firefighting efforts when necessary, but focuses on fire prevention.

As Bosun for Samson House, Aaron will be roaming the ship in 2025, helping our various volunteer teams and staff. His priorities for 2025 include launching a new website, improving intensives and retreats, connecting and strengthening groups, developing training materials, and increasing the level of communication between members.

Samson House Board

The Samson House Board exists to oversee, guide, and support the mission of Samson Society. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the board has governance and fiduciary responsibility in accord with the laws of the State of Tennessee. It is the board’s duty to insure the ethical integrity of the organization, both morally and financially.

Each member of the board serves a two year term with the option of a second concurrent term, with the exception of the founder and the chair. The board meets every other month. The following are current board members: