Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast
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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.
Location:
United States
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Episodes
How to Start a Men's Group w/ Jay Penton EP 728
5/3/2024
Starting a men’s group can be daunting, and even for those who want to, it can be a struggle to find resources and a game plan to get one off the ground. Today, Men in the Arena's Director of Outreach Jay Penton joins Jim Ramos to break down the process he uses to help men start small groups at their churches. You'll walk away from this episode with practical steps to start a men’s group. Men's Ministry Playbook - meninthearena.org/playbook Help! I'm Starting a Men's Group - meninthearena.org/pages/help-im-starting-a-mens-group Men's Ministry Resources - meninthearena.org/pages/mens-ministry-resources [ Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]
Duration:00:51:39
Masculinity is Not Toxic: Six Loads Only a Godly Man Can Carry - Equipping Men in Ten EP 727
4/30/2024
There are ignorant voices in the world calling masculinity toxic. True masculinity is a blessing to the world, and there are some loads that God designed only men to carry. In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos shows you how to use the weight of who you are to be a blessing to your world. When a man gets it—everyone wins. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]
Duration:00:10:56
Boys to Men: Guiding the Next Generation of Males to MANhood w/ TJ Greaney EP 726
4/26/2024
What’s the difference between a Male and a Man? A Man shows up. A Man follows through. In this week’s interview, Jim Ramos is joined by TJ Greaney, the founder of Kids Outdoor Zone, the nation’s fastest growing hunting, fishing and outdoor ministry, to discuss how God can use the men of the Church to reach today’s young males and help them become men. You’ll walk away from this episode with practical, tangible ways that you can help the next generation of men. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]
Duration:00:42:14
Which Man Are You? The Four Seasons of Manhood [Part 2] - Equipping Men in Ten EP 725
4/23/2024
Ever feel like the season of life you're in will never end? Are you in the stress bubble trying to keep up with all the pressures of life? In Part 2 of his series "Seasons of a Man's Life", Pastor Jim Ramos shares the final 2 seasons of manhood ("fall" and "winter"), and how each season is vital in creating a complete life that’s well lived. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]
Duration:00:10:41
DAD 101: The Spirit of Fatherhood w/ Larry Hagner EP 724
4/19/2024
There are so many voices telling you how to parent, how do you sift through the worldly advice and get to the true spirit of fatherhood? In this week's interview, Jim Ramos is joined by Larry Hagner from Dad.Edge to discuss the roots of healthy, godly parenting. He offers practical advice to get you on track to make a lasting, positive impact on your kid's life. Larry’s Book: The Spirit of Fatherhood - [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]
Duration:01:00:49
What Season of Manhood are You In? The Four Seasons of Manhood [Part 1] – Equipping Men in Ten EP 723
4/16/2024
Ever feel like the season of life you're in will never end? Are you in the stress bubble trying to keep up with all the pressures of life? In Part 1 of his series "Seasons of a Man's Life", Pastor Jim Ramos shares the first 2 seasons of manhood ("spring" and "summer"), and how each season is vital in creating a complete life that’s well lived. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]
Duration:00:09:52
How to Forgive the Church (People) that Hurt You w/ Wendell Morton EP 722
4/12/2024
Have you been hurt at church? One of the biggest barriers to men going to church is the people IN the church! In this week's interview, Pastor Jim Ramos is joined by Wendell Morton to teach you practical ways to deal with the wounds you've received from 'church people.' How do you stay in church even when it's filled by sinners? How do you forgive and release the bitterness that makes you reluctant to go on Sunday, or has even driven you away from the church altogether? You'll walk away from this epsisode with strategies to overcome hurt and release the only prisoner of unforginessness: you. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]
Duration:00:53:57
Becoming Courageous: Increase Your Courage Over Time – Jim Ramos at The MAG EP 721
4/9/2024
Did you know courage is a character trait developed over time? Like weightlifting, men have to practice, struggle and persevere to build the “muscles” of courage until it becomes who we are. The good news: God wired men to be courageous. Like a cattle brand, God has stamped the desire to be courageous into men. But it’s up to you to make that choice. In this final message in the “Take Courage” series from the MAG, Pastor Jim Ramos shares how we can make sure our character is SOLID and not easily swayed by the worldly pressures men face. This message is from The MAG, The McMinnville Area Gathering for men, which meets weekly most Wednesday nights at Grange Hall in McMinnville, Oregon. You can come out to see Jim Ramos in person checking his at , or at your next event. (Note: Jim's speaking calendar is filling up fast due to the Sept 3 release of his new book, "Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God" with David C Cook publishing. If you'd like to bring him to your church to speak or run a workshop for you men, reach out soon!) [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]
Duration:00:24:58
Trafficked NO MORE: How YOU Can Help Sex Trafficking Survivors (Without Leaving Home) w/ Shannon Sloan and Amanda Kozlowski EP 720
4/5/2024
You hurt for the victims of sex trafficking, but what can you DO about it? There’s a way you can help survivors of sex trafficking without leaving your home. In this week’s unique and powerful interview, Jim Ramos is joined by sisters Shannon Sloan and Amanda Kozlowski to talk about their ministry, the Free Bird Initiative. They share powerful stories of rescue and redemption and teach you how you can honor your own wife while helping empower sex trafficking survivors. Free Bird Initiative: Ring True: GHOST: Genesee Human Oppression Strike Team: (online safety training for parents) [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]
Duration:00:45:11
What Christian Wives Want: 4 Things She Might Not Know She Needs From You – Equipping Men in Ten EP 719
4/1/2024
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 () book KING ME(), taking his principles and breaking them down so you’ll be able to take action starting today! Michael’s book: [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]
Duration:00:11:34
It Stops With YOU: Breaking the Cycle of Childhood Trauma and Sin w/ Patrick Morley EP 718
3/29/2024
“I’m fine” says every man…but it’s not true. We live in a broken world and every man brings brokenness to the table. How do we sift through our brokenness to find healing? How do we break the cycle of childhood trauma and generational sin? And how do we forgive those that contributed to our brokenness? This week, Jim Ramos is joined again by men’s ministry giant Patrick Morley (of ‘Man in the Mirror’ fame, listen to our interview about that book ), to discuss his new book, ‘From Broken Boy to Mended Man: A Positive Plan to Heal Your Childhood Wounds and Break the Cycle.’ This episode will help you identify your areas that are broken, create an actionable plan for healing them, and deal with the scars from past brokenness. Patrick’s Books: From Broken Boy to Mended Man - (using our link helps support the ministry, thanks!) Man in the Mirror - [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]
Duration:01:01:01
The Godly Husband: 3 Steps to Achieve Spiritual Leadership at Home #717
3/26/2024
One of the biggest questions men ask is, “what does a spiritual leader look like and how do I become one in my home?” In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos reviews 3 practical ways men can lead by example using 1st Timothy 4:15. You’ll walk away from this episode knowing how to start your journey to become the spiritual leader in your home. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]
Duration:00:12:54
Strong OR Courageous? How to Be Both – Jim Ramos at The MAG EP 716
3/22/2024
Strength and courage. Can you have one without the other? These words are used over and over and commonly paired up in the Bible. In this message, Jim teaches the importance of why these words are often paired together, and what it means when you only have one of the two. This episode will challenge you to look in the mirror, face your fears, and tap into your strength as you strive to live a courageous life. This message is from The MAG, The McMinville Area Gathering for men, which meets weekly most Wednesday nights at Grange Hall in McMinnville, Oregon. You can come out to see Jim Ramos in person checking his speaking calendar at menintherena.org, or bring him to speak at your next event. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]
Duration:00:31:03
Meet Jim: Upcoming Men in the Arena In-Person Events
3/19/2024
Want to meet Jim Ramos in person? In this week’s equipping episode, Jim Ramos tells you about 3 upcoming in-person events on both coasts where you can come out and meet him. mancampwfr.com meninthearena.org/meetjim [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]
Duration:00:09:00
The Christian Man’s Divorce Survival Guide: Healing from Divorce w/ Dale Brown EP 714
3/15/2024
Divorcing Christian? Chances are you—or someone you’re close to—has dealt with the pain of divorce. Today Jim Ramos is joined by Dale Brown to walk you through 9 critical steps for healing from divorce. These are personal practices that will help you survive, heal, and thrive. Dale gives practical advice to anyone dealing with the aftermath of divorce and will teach you how to lean into God and other godly men, and use the pain you’re feeling now for good later. Here’s the link to Dale Brown’s book, ‘Daily Survival Guide for Divorced Men: Surviving & Thriving Beyond Your Divorce Days 1-9’ https://tinyurl.com/divorce115 (using our link to check out the book supports our ministry – thanks!) [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]
Duration:01:06:07
7 Lies Christians Believe About God: What the ENEMY Wants You to Believe – Equipping Men in Ten EP 713
3/12/2024
Are you believing LIES about God? You might be surprised. The enemy tells Christians these 7 lies about God and his nature to try to keep us away from Him. Thankfully God’s Word can dispel them. You may be hindered from living your best life in Christ because of common lies many men believe. In today’s 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos lists 6 lies you may believe about God (found in Michael Thompson’s book, “King Me”), adds in a bonus 7th, and teaches you how to dispel them with the Biblical truth.
Duration:00:15:03
Unseen and Unappreciated: Breaking Out of Your Season of Obscurity w/ Jeremy Wade EP 712
3/8/2024
Do you feel unseen in your daily life? Do you question where God has you and how he’s using you? You may be in your season of obscurity. You’re in good company – even Jesus had a season of obscurity! In this week’s interview, Former Seattle Police Officer Jeremy Wade joined Jim Ramos to share his journey and how he questioned where God had him serving. They unpack how to know if you’re in a season of obscurity, how you can survive and thrive while in it, and how to break out of it as you say ‘yes’ to God’s will. Jeremy served with the Seattle Police Department for 13 years where he was awarded the Medal of Valor and Officer of the Year. He also served as the executive director of the Seattle Police Chaplains Association. He is the founder of , a gospel-focusedfirst responder alliance. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]
Duration:00:49:49
How to STOP Being a Coward: God Won’t Give You Courage – Jim Ramos at The MAG EP 711
3/4/2024
How can a coward get courage? It’s not a commandment, it’s not a mosaic law, it’s not a fruit of the spirit and it’s not a Spiritual gift. So what is courage? Today at the MAG, Pastor Jim Ramos covers the first attribute of courage and also addresses mythes about courage that keep men from living courageous lives. Your step out of cowardice and into a courage starts here. This message is from The MAG, The McMinnville Area Gathering for men, which meets weekly most Wednesday nights at Grange Hall in McMinnville, Oregon. You can come out to see Jim Ramos in person by checking his at , or at your next event. (Note: Jim's speaking calendar is filling up fast due to the Sept 3 release of his new book, "Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God" with David C Cook publishing. If you'd like to bring him to your church to speak or run a workshop for you men, reach out soon!) [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app. ]
Duration:00:19:47
King Me: Becoming the Hero in Your Story w/ Michael Thompson EP 710
3/1/2024
Every man has a kingdom. Not every king rules well. If you ever feel powerless at work or home, wonder how to become the hero in your life story, or just want to make sure you're wielding the power God has given you well, this episode is for you. In this week's interview, author Michael Thompson joins Jim Ramos to discuss his book, "King Me: Loving and Leading in a Wounding World" and help you reclaim the heroism, power and authority God made you to wield. Here is the link to Michael's book: https://tinyurl.com/kingme115 (Using our link to check out the book helps support our ministry - thanks!) [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]
Duration:01:05:13
The Theology of Work: What the Bible Says About Your Career as a Christian Man - Equipping Men in Ten EP 710
2/27/2024
You work hard, but are you working the right way? Will you be done working when you're retired? What place should work have in the life of a Christian man? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos walks you through a brief theology of work, teaching you what the Bible says about the work you're doing to provide for your family, and helps you identify ways you might be viewing work wrong. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]
Duration:00:12:03