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Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast
Hosted by Jim Ramos · EN
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.
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Deconstruction-Proof: The 7 Lies Pulling Christians Away From Faith (And How Spot Them) w/ Aaron Graham EP 1021
1w ago01:00:13Tap to summarizeWhat 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.
Transcribe →(RE)quipping: What Christian Wives Want - 4 Things She Might Not Know She Needs From You – Equipping Men in Ten EP 1020
2w ago00:11:33Tap to summarizeIt'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.
Transcribe →9 Mental Toughness Secrets No One Taught You (Part 2) – Equipping Men in Ten EP 1019
2w ago00:20:56Tap to summarize(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.
Transcribe →Every Man Needs a Hill to Die On: Why You Don't Have One – Message at the MAG EP 1018
2w ago00:52:12Tap to summarizeDo 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.
Transcribe →(RE)quipping: The Theology of Work - What the Bible Says About Your Career as a Christian Man - Equipping Men in Ten EP 1017
3w ago00:12:03Tap to summarizeIt's (RE)quipping Wednesday! This is a reboot of a past Equipping Men in Ten episode, EP #710 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. 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.
Transcribe →9 Mental Toughness Secrets No One Taught You – Equipping Men in Ten EP 1016
3w ago00:23:05Tap to summarizeAre 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.
Transcribe →12 Aha! Moments That Will Change Your Marriage Forever w/ Emerson Eggerichs EP 1015
3w ago01:01:32Tap to summarizeEvery marriage has defining moments and those sudden realizations can change how you see your spouse, your relationship, and yourself. In this week's expert interview, Jim Ramos talks to bestselling author and marriage expert Emerson Eggerichs. Emerson shares powerful "lightbulb moments" and unpacks key shifts in perspective that can strengthen communication and change the direction of your marriage for years to come. Check out Emerson's new book: 'Lightbulb Moments' ! (tinyurl.com/lightbulb115) 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.
Transcribe →(RE)quipping: The 5 P's of Effective Prayer - Equipping Men in Ten EP 1014
4w ago00:11:41Tap to summarizeIt's (RE)quipping Wednesday! This is a reboot of a past Equipping Men in Ten episode, EP #681 Ever feel like your prayers aren't doing anything? Do you wonder if you're praying the wrong way, or for the wrong things? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos teaches you the prayer method that he credits with growing Men in the Arena from 15 men in a coffee shop to impacting millions of men worldwide: the 5 "P's" of EFFECTIVE prayer. 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.
Transcribe →They Left the Faith: When Your Adult Child Rejects the Faith You Gave Them – Average Joe Conversation w/ Kurt Stone EP 1013
4w ago00:29:34Tap to summarizeWhen your adult child walks away from the faith, the heartbreak can be real. So how do you stay connected and continue pointing them toward Jesus without pushing them further away? In this 'Average Joe' conversation, Jim Ramos talks with good friend Kurt Stone. They share practical wisdom and biblical encouragement for parents navigating this difficult season. Learn how to build bridges and faithfully minister to your child while trusting God with the outcome. 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.
Transcribe →To Stand: Man Camp 2026 Keynote Message w/ Jim Ramos EP 1012
Jun 500:31:24Tap to summarizeThe world doesn't need more passive men. Jim Ramos delivers a passionate message titled 'To Stand' at the 2026 Man Camp at Washington Family Ranch. 'To Stand' means when it's costly and unpopular. God is calling men to courage, conviction, and action. This message will challenge you to stop sitting on the sidelines and start living boldly for 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.
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