The Men in the Arena podcast equips Christian men in the stress bubble of life: married, with kids, building your career and trying to follow God while leading your family well. We'll help you become your best version, equipping you to honor God in your marriage, parenting, work, church and community! Tuesday's podcast is Equipping Men in Ten - a ten-minute, laser-focused teaching from Jim Ramos to help you become your best version of a man. Friday's podcast is a high-octane interview with an expert in the realm of masculinity and Christian manhood, with authors like John Eldredge, Gary Chapman, Gene Getz, Patrick Morley, and Emerson Eggerichs. Jim reads their books and boils down their teachings into a powerful interview to help you learn from their expertise. Your host is bestselling author and speaker Jim Ramos. Jim has authored 9 books, including the bestseller 'Strong Men Dangerous Times: 5 Essentials Every Man Must Possess to Change His World', 'Tell Them: What Great Fathers Tell Their Sons and Daughters', 'The Field Guide: A Bathroom Book for Men', and the 5-book Strong Men Study Guide men's small group curriculum. Jim's high-energy storytelling and conviction will call you out, build you up, and motivate you to become the man you've always known you could be. The Men in the Arena are calling you into the Arena of manhood. We're calling you out of the faceless, nameless bleachers, and calling you UP to be the best version of you. Because when a man gets it, everyone wins.
Weeds: 3 Ancient Temptations Still Destroying Christian Men Today – Message at the MAG REBOOT EP 1037
26 min
What "weeds" do you find yourself continuously battling in your life? In this week's message, Pastor Jim Ramos dives into the critical steps of identifying and removing the "weeds" that stop us from living a life full of purpose and growth. Using wisdom from Galatians 5 and the Parable of the Sower in Matthew 13, he discusses how to aggressively root out sin and intentionally plant seeds that lead to a fruitful, God-honoring life. This is a reboot of a message from The MAG, The McMinnville Area Gathering for men in McMinnville, Oregon. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late . https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-marriage-guardrails Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your impact story ! https://meninthearena.org/pages/hero-stories You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena .
4 Things a Man Must Do the Moment His Wife Files for Divorce w/ Dale Brown EP 1036
10 min
Divorcing Christian? Chances are you—or someone you're close to—has dealt with the pain of divorce. In today's interview clip, Jim Ramos is joined by Dale Brown to walk you through 4 critical steps for healing from divorce. Here's the link to Dale Brown's book, 'Daily Survival Guide for Divorced Men: Surviving & Thriving Beyond Your Divorce Days 1-91' (https://tinyurl.com/divorce115) If you want the full interview, you can listen to it here! Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late . https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-marriage-guardrails Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your impact story ! You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena .
Real Men Show Up: A Lesson from Jesus - (RE)quipping EP 1035
9 min
It's (RE)quipping Wednesday! This is a reboot of a past Equipping Men in Ten episode, EP #591 Christian man, are you TIRED? Are you stressed? We don't call that 20-year period where you're raising your family The Stress Bubble for nothing. In this week's 10-minute (RE)quipping episode, Jim Ramos walks you through a time when Jesus was tired and what He did. He outlines three ways that you can show up like Jesus. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late . https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-marriage-guardrails Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your impact story ! You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena .
Christian Man: No Pain, No Gain - Message at the MAG REBOOT EP 1034
39 min
In this 30-min message, Jim Ramos teaches you what "No Pain, No Gain" means for the Christian man. This is a reboot of a message from The MAG, The McMinnville Area Gathering for men in McMinnville, Oregon. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late . https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-marriage-guardrails Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your impact story ! https://meninthearena.org/pages/hero-stories You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena .
3 Tips Marriage Counselors Wish Every Husband Knew w/ Paul & Virginia Friesen EP 1033
10 min
Need a quick, boots-on-the-ground revamp of your marriage? In today's interview clip, Jim Ramos talks to Drs. Paul and Virginia Friesen. They give 3 practical tips to make sure you come out victorious in your marriage. Check out Paul and Virginia's book, The Marriage App: Unlocking the Irony of Intimacy https://tinyurl.com/marriageapp115 If you want the full interview, you can listen to it here! Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late . https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-marriage-guardrails Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your impact story ! https://meninthearena.org/pages/hero-stories You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena .
Winning Your Young Adult Kids Back to Faith: How to Love Them Back to God - (RE)quipping EP 1032
13 min
It's (RE)quipping Wednesday! This is a reboot of a past Equipping Men in Ten episode, EP #656 Is your young adult child rebelling, or threatening to leave the faith altogether? Even kids raised in a solid Christian homes can end up doing stupid stuff that doesn't match Christian values. In this week's 10-minute (RE)quipping episode, Jim Ramos gives you 7 steps you can take to love your child back into a relationship with God. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late . https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-marriage-guardrails Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your impact story ! You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena .
Jonah in the Bible: Saying YES to God - Message at the MAG Reboot EP 1031
31 min
Do you struggle to say YES to the things God places on your heart? It's a struggle for many of us, including Jonah in the Bible. In this rebooted message, Pastor Jim Ramos teaches from the story of Jonah about the power of saying YES to God's will and the dangers of saying NO. This is a reboot of a message from The MAG, The McMinnville Area Gathering for men in McMinnville, Oregon. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late . https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-marriage-guardrails Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your impact story ! https://meninthearena.org/pages/hero-stories You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena .
REBOOT: Forgiving the Unforgivable - 7 Steps to Overcome Your Bitterness and Find Freedom w/ Bruce Hebel EP 1030
1 hr 3 min
We know that we're supposed to forgive, but what if someone has wronged you so deeply that you don't know where to start? In this week's interview, Dr. Bruce Hebel joined us to teach you how to forgive using his 7 Protocols of Forgiveness . You've heard it before: "Bitterness is the poison we drink hoping someone else dies." You've been drinking poison, brother, but this episode is your 7-step antidote. Check out https://tinyurl.com/forgiveness115 for more information! Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late . https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-marriage-guardrails Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your impact story ! https://meninthearena.org/pages/hero-stories You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena .
Is the Bible Sexist and Misogynistic? Responding to Accusations of Sexism in the Bible - (RE)quipping EP 1029
9 min
It's (RE)quipping Wednesday! This is a reboot of a past Equipping Men in Ten episode, EP #741 "Christians are sexist!" "The Bible is misogynistic!" We've all heard the accusations: many atheists and deconstructing Christians assert that the Bible endorses the oppression of women. In this week's 10-minute (RE)quipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos responds to the accusation that the Bible is a work that subjugates women and endorses sexism, and teaches you how you might be reading certain passages wrong. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late . https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-marriage-guardrails Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your impact story ! You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena .
How Men Bond: The One Thing That Turns Men Into Brothers - Average Joe Conversation w/ Kenn Walsh EP 1028
29 min
Men are built to bond through challenge and shared purpose. In this 'Average Joe' conversation, Jim Ramos sits down with friend Kenn Walsh to talk about why men seem to bond together differently than women. God has wired you to connect and create strong brotherhood, but it doesn't happen in the convenience of everyday life. Check out www.thewildernessexp.org for more information Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late . https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-marriage-guardrails Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your impact story ! https://meninthearena.org/pages/hero-stories You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena .
REBOOT: Your Brain is Sabotaging Your Marriage w/ Ron Deal - 4 Steps from Neuroscience to Break Your Toxic Pattern EP 1027
1 hr 8 min
Ever handled a situation with your wife so poorly that you wished you could rewind and do it all over again? What happens when your brain's programming from childhood collide with real-life challenges in your marriage? In this week's expert interview, Jim Ramos brings in expert Ron Deal for insight on how your brain's wiring can lead to assumptions or reactions that sabotage communication. You'll get four practical steps to stop your toxic cycles in their tracks, rebuild trust, and learn how to respond to your wife with wisdom instead of emotion in tough moments. Check our Ron Deal's book 'The Mindful Marriage ' . Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late . Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your impact story ! You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena .
Television and the Christian Man: Who's the Tool, the TV or You? - (RE)quipping EP 1026
6 min
It's (RE)quipping Wednesday! This is a reboot of a past Equipping Men in Ten episode, EP #648 How much TV do you watch each night? If you're a typical American, it might add up to more than you think. In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Jim Ramos takes a look at television's place in the life of a Christian man. Some of the ideas in this episode are related to our audio-only interviews with Matt Friedman ( Kill the Flatscreen and Discipleship and Your Kids) about his book, Discipleship in the Home . Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late . Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your impact story ! You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena .
Life Verses Aren't Enough: Why Every Christian Man Needs a DEATH Verse – Message at the MAG REBOOT EP 1025
26 min
What's the one verse that drives your life and shapes your faith journey? You need a verse to call our own that challenges you to live purposefully. In this week's message, Pastor Jim Ramos introduces the idea of a 'death verse'—a scripture that will define you when you meet Jesus face to face. This is a REBOOT of a message from The MAG, The McMinnville Area Gathering for men in McMinnville, Oregon. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late . Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your impact story ! You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena .
Rapid-Fire Tips for Girl-Dads: 15 Tools for Connecting With Your Daughter w/ Michelle Watson Canfield EP 1024
33 min
In this rapid-fire edit of our multiple interviews with Michelle Watson Canfield ("The Dad Whisperer"), she blasts through 15 practical ideas for connecting with your daughter taken from her book ' Dad, Here's What I Really Need from You: A Guide for Connecting with Your Daughter's Heart .' Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late . Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your impact story ! You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena .
Mr. Know-It-All: 6 Secrets Your 'Know-It-All' Attitude Reveals About Your Heart – (RE)quipping EP 1023
11 min
It's (RE)quipping Wednesday! This is a reboot of a past Equipping Men in Ten episode, EP #735 Are you a know-it-all? Do you have trouble taking criticism? Pretty sure you don't need direction from others? Find yourself judging the way others do things? Having a TEACHABLE spirit is vital when you're living out your best version of life in Christ. Even so, many of us walk around with a "know-it-all" attitude. In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos teaches you 6 secrets a "know-it-all" attitude reveals about your heart and how it plays into your "Season of Manhood" (see "Seasons of Manhood" Part 1 and Part 2 ) Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late . Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your impact story ! You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena .
Do Christian Men Actually Need Church? You're Defining it Wrong – Average Joe Conversation w/ Ben Sullivan EP 1022
35 min
Can you follow Jesus without being part of a local church? In this 'Average Joe' conversation, Jim Ramos sits down with longtime friend Ben Sullivan to tackle this tough topic head-on. By defining what the church truly is and digging into Scripture, they separate tradition from biblical truth and answer one of the most common questions men wrestle with today. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late . You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena .
Deconstruction-Proof: The 7 Lies Pulling Christians Away From Faith (And How Spot Them) w/ Aaron Graham EP 1021
1 hr 0 min
What happens when culture starts preaching louder than the Bible? In this week's expert interview, Jim Ramos talks with pastor and author Aaron Graham to talk about the subtle lies pulling Christians away from biblical truth. Aaron explains how faith rarely collapses overnight, and how we can engage culture without compromising truth. Check out Aaron's new book, ' Unshakable Faith' ! ( https://tinyurl.com/unshakable115 ) Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late . Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your impact story ! You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena .
What Christian Wives Want: 4 Things She Might Not Know She Needs From You – (RE)quipping EP 1020
11 min
It's (RE)quipping Wednesday! This is a reboot of a past Equipping Men in Ten episode, EP #719 Congrats brother, you've married a strong Christian woman. But, what does she NEED from you? In her core, what does she need and want from you on a daily basis? In today's 10-minute equipping episode, pastor Jim Ramos teaches you the 4 core desires of every woman and the practical ways you can meet those needs. Jim pulls from Michael Thompson's ( ep. 710 ) book KING ME ( https://tinyurl.com/kingme115 ), taking his principles and breaking them down so you'll be able to take action starting today! Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late . Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your impact story ! You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena .
9 Mental Toughness Secrets No One Taught You (Part 2) – Equipping Men in Ten EP 1019
20 min
(Part 2) Are you mentally tough enough to finish what God has called you to do? When life gets hard, do you keep climbing or turn back? In this weeks Equipping Men in Ten Jim Ramos uses the metaphor of climbing a mountain to break down the path to mental toughness. Every climb has stages—the ascent, the challenges along the way, and the descent after the mission is complete. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late . Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your impact story ! You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena .
Every Man Needs a Hill to Die On: Why You Don't Have One – Message at the MAG EP 1018
52 min
Do you have a cause worth fighting for? In this week's message, Jim Ramos challenges men to find their hill to die on—a God-given purpose that is bigger than themselves. Before a man can discover his mission, he must first know who he is and whose he is in Christ. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late . Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your impact story ! You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena .
