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The 4 Horsemen of Craving [The MANual Ep. 09]

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🎙 Episode 9 – The Four Horsemen of Craving: What Shows Up When You’re Not OkayIn this episode of The MANual, Joe and Nick break down the Four Horsemen of Craving — the go-to behaviors that show up when life feels overwhelming and we don’t know what to do with our emotions.We explore:Anger – When rage becomes your shield for painEating (Sugar + Carbs) – Why you keep reaching for comfort food at nightSexual Acting Out – The craving for fake connection in the face of disconnectionSubstances – Numbing the noise but feeding the chaosBut here's the thing: These behaviors aren’t the REAL problem — they’re the reaction to a deeper issue: emotional dysregulation, unmet needs, and internal disconnection. And there's always a context.We unpack why these patterns exist, what they’re trying to protect, and how to interrupt them with truth, tools, and brotherhood.Key truth:“Your craving isn’t the enemy — it's a flag, a signal and an invitation. An invitation to face what’s real, and choose freedom over coping.”We close with updates on:→ 🔥 Freedom Group enrollment→ 👑 KingMakers Community for men building rhythm and missionApply or Learn More→ Freedom Group: https://thefreedomgroup.co→ KingMakers: https://thefreedomgroup.co/kingmakers📩 DM @thefreedomgroup.co or email coach@thefreedomgroup.co with questions or to talk privately.

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The MANual is the unapologetic Christian men’s podcast that says what others won’t. Hosted by Joe Masek and Nick Redd, founders of The Freedom Group, each episode tackles the real stuff men are facing — from addiction and emotional wounds to fatherhood, faith, and becoming who God made you to be.

With raw honesty, weird humor, and zero fluff, The MANual brings together science, Scripture, real-life stories, and cultural commentary to help men stop coping and start changing.

If you're tired of surface-level advice and ready for the truth — welcome to The MANual.