From Red-Pilled to Rage-Filled: Surviving the Cage Stage

Why You’re Annoying Everyone: A Field Guide to Adding Wisdom to Your Zeal! In this solo episode, Pastor Joseph Spurgeon dives deep into the wild ride known as the "cage stage"—that volatile season when a man discovers a hard-hitting truth (Calvinism, patriarchy, Christian nationalism… you name it) and starts swinging it like a hammer before he’s learned to wield it like a sword. Whether you've been there, seen it happen, or are stuck in it now—this episode lays out the stages from truth resistance to humble mastery. You’ll learn how to channel zeal into godly wisdom, avoid burning down your relationships, and grow from a theological grenade into a mature man of conviction. Topics Covered: ✅ What is the Cage Stage? Why do men go full zealot when the lightbulb turns on? ✅ The “Bomb Drop” moment—when truth hits like a grenade ✅ Why seeing truth everywhere can make you unbearable ✅ The Crusade Phase—missionary zeal meets reckless fire ✅ Betrayal & Resistance—why you start distrusting your pastors and friends ✅ Humility & Wisdom—how to graduate from Cage Stage chaos ✅ How Pastors and Fathers should disciple men in the fire ✅ Tools on the Shelf—why not every battle needs a bazooka This one’s for every man who’s ever gone all-in on a truth bomb...and had to learn how to stop blowing up the dinner table. Chapters: 00:00 - The Cage Stage Phenomenon 01:51 - Understanding Zeal and Wisdom 04:34 - Stages of the Cage Stage 07:19 - The Prequel Stage: Resistance to Truth 10:31 - Stage One: The Bomb Drop 13:16 - Seeing Truth Everywhere 16:02 - The Crusade Begins 19:20 - Anger and Betrayal Stage 22:05 - Resistance and Pushback 25:20 - Defining True Masculinity 26:23 - Navigating the Cage Stage 30:10 - The Importance of Love and Humility 35:17 - The Role of Pastors and Leaders 48:21 - Fostering Unity in the Church 💬 Comment Below: Have you or someone you know gone through the cage stage? What helped you out of it? Connect with The Patriarchy Podcast: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePatriarchyPodcast Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/58tm5zjz Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/f3ruzrsa Website & All Links: https://linktr.ee/thepatriarchypodcast Follow Us on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePatriarchyPodcast Twitter/X: https://x.com/PatriarchyPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepatriarchypodcast Gab: https://gab.com/thepatriarchypodcast Sponsored By: Patriarch Cigars – For men who reject passivity and take dominion Order now: https://patriarchcigars.com/ Fit Father Project – Reclaim discipline and strength for life Start here: https://secure.fitfatherproject.com/a/transformation/4539 Books by Joseph Spurgeon: It’s Good to Be a Boy – https://a.co/d/7zpEh5D It’s Good to Be a Girl – https://a.co/d/6VlBTzS