Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast
Jim Ramos
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.
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.
Episodes
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Sep 18, 2026 • 1h 9min
What Power Really Looks Like w/ Ryan Miller: Becoming the Most Dangerous Man in the Room EP 1057
Ryan Miller, Christian evangelist, author, filmmaker, and founder of Jesus People, explores what real power looks like. They unpack meekness as strength under control, the Mustang metaphor behind his new book, and how suffering, waiting, anxiety, and surrender shape spiritual maturity. Stories of a Navy SEAL and a missionary reveal the surprising courage of restraint, humility, and leaving room for God to work.
Sep 17, 2026 • 11min
Write Your Obituary: Do This ONCE to Change Your Life Forever – (RE)quipping Men in Ten EP 1056
Feeling trapped in the daily grind? This conversation explores how writing your own obituary can clarify your calling, expose the gap between your values and habits, and shape a lasting legacy. Topics include faith-planted convictions, family and marriage, meaningful accomplishments, personal mantras, and envisioning the life you want to have lived.
Sep 14, 2026 • 8min
The 5 Masculine Gifts God Gave Men: Which One Is Yours? - Equipping Men in Ten EP 1055
Discover five God-given masculine gifts: Adventurer, Protector, Sacrificer, Conqueror, and Breaker. Explore how risk-taking, defending others, selfless service, problem-solving, and persistence can shape a man’s identity, relationships, and calling. The conversation also considers choosing work that fits who you are and stepping boldly into your purpose.
Sep 11, 2026 • 1h 4min
Signs You're a Christian in Name Only w/ Granger Smith: How to Go ALL IN EP 1054
Granger Smith, a platinum-selling country artist turned author, speaker, and Christian minister, opens up about leaving the spotlight to pursue Jesus fully. He explores cultural Christianity, spiritual transformation, self-denial, persecution, church community, and the difference between verbal belief and a life visibly changed by the gospel.
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Sep 11, 2026 • 10min
Build the Close Family You've Always Wanted: 10 Things Connected Families Do That You Don't See – (RE)quipping Men in Ten EP 1053
Explore practical ways to build a close, connected family amid busy schedules and blended-family challenges. Topics include strengthening marriage, creating shared traditions, celebrating each person’s uniqueness, planning meaningful adventures, practicing respect, and keeping communication open with children. A focused look at intentional fatherhood, family culture, and showing up with purpose.
Sep 9, 2026 • 13min
How to Do a Rite of Passage With Your Son (Step-by-Step) - Equipping Men in Ten EP 1052
Why do so many boys reach adulthood without a meaningful transition into manhood? Explore a simple, biblical rite of passage fathers, churches, and groups can create with little expense. The ceremony includes community recognition, a father’s blessing, wisdom from older men, a manhood covenant, prayer, meaningful tokens, and celebration.
Sep 4, 2026 • 11min
3 Ways to Share the Gospel w/ Duck Dynasty's Willie Robertson EP 1051
Willie Robertson, Duck Commander leader, author, and Duck Dynasty personality, joins the conversation on sharing faith in everyday life. They explore how curiosity can open doors, why kindness shapes Christian witness, and how other people’s stories create connection. Willie also discusses reaching those who seem far from God, speaking naturally about Jesus, and patiently nurturing conversations beyond church walls.
Sep 2, 2026 • 11min
Which Man Are You? The Four Seasons of Manhood [Part 2] - (RE)quipping Men in Ten EP 1050
What season of manhood are you living in? This discussion explores fall as a time of reaping the rewards or regrets of earlier choices, from marriage and faith to family, health, career, and finances. It then turns to winter, a season of significance, rest, legacy, inheritance, and preparing to finish life well.
Sep 1, 2026 • 20min
STRONG Men with CARING Hearts: The Call to Father the Fatherless – Message at the MAG REBOOT EP 1049
A stirring call for men to confront the crisis of fatherlessness and become rescuers for vulnerable children. Explore Job’s example, what true fathering looks like beyond biology, and why churches must embrace children in need. Discover how mentoring, outdoor ministry, and everyday encounters can create lasting fatherly influence for sons and daughters.
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Aug 28, 2026 • 11min
Ditch the 'Sex Talk': 4 Things to Do Instead w/ Rodney Wright EP 1048
Rodney Wright, author and speaker on faith-based sexual education, offers practical, ongoing strategies for parents. He talks about replacing the one big talk with age-appropriate conversations. He covers modeling healthy sexuality, how to educate yourself before speaking, training without shaming, calm responses to exposure, and integrating faith with sexual healing.
