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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Oct 4, 2024 • 27min
Media in Your Christian Home: Videogames for Christian Kids w/ Brent Dusing EP 772
We are all trying to find ways to nudge our kids towards Christ. It's an uphill battle because of the influence of secular media and video games that are so prevalent in our culture. What if there was a way to let your kids explore and enjoy screen time but in a safe, Godly environment? In this week's interview, Jim Ramos talks to the CEO and founder of TruPlay, Brent Dusing. TruPlay is a gaming platform created to bring high-quality, fun, and biblically sound entertainment to audiences worldwide. Brent discusses how TruPlay was founded and how it's bringing safe, quality games to this next generation. You can download the TruPlay Games app on your iOS or Android device or check them out at www.truplaygames.com. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]
Oct 1, 2024 • 3min
QUICK HIT (4 min): Becoming a Good Man: No More Mr. Nice Guy – Dialed In Man of God EP 771
A good Christian man is NOT a NICE GUY. In fact, NICE GUYS are ruining this world. In this equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you about the difference between a nice guy and a good man like Jesus, why you should be a good man, not a nice guy, and what the Bible says about the kind of good Christian men should strive for, pulling from Titus and 1 Timothy. The Dialed In man of God is a good man. But he is NOT a Christian nice guy. If that’s not you yet, this episode will help. In this series, recorded in South Africa on a safari, Jim Ramos introduces you to the 20 qualities of a man of God pulled from Titus and 1 Timothy, as laid out in his new USA Today bestselling book, ‘Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God’ released September 3, 2024 with David C Cook publishing. Each episode will walk you through one quality. You can order your copy of the book on Amazon at https://tinyurl.com/dialedinbook or learn more at meninthearena.org/dialedin. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]
Sep 27, 2024 • 1h 4min
Love Through the Decades: How to Make It Long-Term in Marriage w/ Kim Kimberling EP 770
What do you picture your marriage looking like in ten years? What about twenty? Will it be better than it is today? One thing is for sure: it will be different. The good news is there are some things you can start doing now and ensure your marriage makes it long-term and thrives. In this week's interview, author Dr. Kim Kimberling joins Jim Ramos to discuss his book, "Love, Intimacy, and Sex in the Second Half.” Dr. Kim shares his experience from his 54 years of marriage on what we can do to bulletproof our marriages. Here is the link to Dr. Kim’s book: https://tinyurl.com/SecondHalf115 (Using our link to check out the book helps support our ministry - thanks!) [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks of free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]
Sep 24, 2024 • 3min
QUICK HIT (4 min): Becoming a Generous Man: You Can’t Out-Give God – Dialed In Man of God EP 769
Are you a generous man? There’s an easy way to tell. In this equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you how to know if you’re a generous man like Jesus, and what the Bible says about generosity, pulling from Titus and 1 Timothy. The Dialed In man of God is a generous man with his wealth, time, and talents. If that’s not you yet, this episode will help. In this series, recorded in South Africa on a safari, Jim Ramos introduces you to the 20 qualities of a man of God pulled from Titus and 1 Timothy, as laid out in his new USA Today Best Seller, ‘Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God’ released September 3, 2024 with David C Cook publishing. Each episode will walk you through one quality. You can order your copy of the book on Amazon at https://tinyurl.com/dialedinbook or learn more at meninthearena.org/dialedin. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]
Sep 20, 2024 • 32min
Men Under Fire: A Conference for Leaders of Men w/ Scott Haima EP 768
Are you called to be a leader of men? Are you currently serving in a leadership position? It can be lonely at the top, pushing against the cultural norms and bureaucracy of the church to reach men. In this week’s interview, Jim Ramos interviews Scott Haima, Executive Director of the National Coalition of Ministries to Men (NCMM). He shares the importance of men’s leaders collaborating, encouraging, and becoming a resource to other men in the trenches. To attend the 2024 NCMM National Conference, visit https://ncmm.org. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks of free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]
Sep 17, 2024 • 3min
QUICK HIT (4 min): Becoming a Hospitable Man: Mi Casa es Su Casa – Dialed In Man of God EP 767
Note: Jim accidentally says the wrong Greek word in this episode, "Xenophilia" which means 'the love for, attraction to, or appreciation of foreign people, manners, customs, or cultures' - the actual word outlined in the book is 'Philoxenia' which combines filo, which means "love", and xenos, which means "stranger" and covers the concept of hospitality. Christian men, you’re called by God to be “hospitable,” but our culture defines the word wrong! Hospitality actually means something totally different in the Bible. In this equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you about becoming a Hospitable man like Jesus, and what the Bible says about hospitality, pulling from Titus and 1 Timothy. The Dialed In man of God is a hospitable man. He welcomes a very specific type of person into his home. If you don’t know what type of person yet, this episode will help. In this series, recorded in South Africa on a safari, Jim Ramos introduces you to the 20 qualities of a man of God pulled from Titus and 1 Timothy, as laid out in his new book, ‘Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God’ releasing September 3, 2024 with David C Cook publishing. Each episode will walk you through one quality. You can order your copy of the book on Amazon at https://tinyurl.com/dialedinbook or learn more at meninthearena.org/dialedin. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]
Sep 13, 2024 • 56min
Revival is Coming: What Christian Men Should Do About It w/ Joe Oden EP 766
In this engaging conversation, author Joe Oden shares his insights on the upcoming potential for revival and spiritual awakening. He emphasizes the role of prayer as a catalyst for transformation amid the decline of moral values. Joe recounts inspiring stories of personal transformation from addiction to faith, urging men to reclaim their prophetic voice. He encourages staying firm in faith despite cultural challenges and highlights the importance of mentoring across generations for societal change. Hopeful and action-oriented, this dialogue is a call to spiritual preparedness.
Sep 10, 2024 • 4min
QUICK HIT (4 min): Becoming a Protector: Never Start a Fight. Finish It. – Dialed In Man of God EP 765
Jim Ramos, a dynamic Christian speaker, shares insights on the vital role of a Protector in the lives of men of faith. He emphasizes the biblical call to masculinity, urging self-assessment and growth. Ramos dives into the essence of true strength, discussing how Christian men are called to defend the weak. He also explores the relationship between courage and conflict resolution, advocating for resilience rooted in biblical teachings. Listeners will find valuable lessons on embracing their responsibilities as protectors within their communities.
Sep 6, 2024 • 33min
How to Endure and Finish Strong like Job - Jim Ramos at The MAG Ep 764
Do you feel tethered to your past failures, hurts, and insecurities? Men, we are called to show grit and push past our shortcomings to let the world feel the full force of who we are in Christ. In this message in the “Take Courage” series from the MAG, Pastor Jim Ramos shares how we can develop grit and ensure we can endure life's hardships and finish strong. 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 speaking schedule at menintherena.org, or bring him to speak 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.) You can order your copy of the book on Amazon at https://tinyurl.com/dialedinbook or learn more at meninthearena.org/dialedin. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]
Sep 3, 2024 • 10min
Dialed In’ Book Release Day! Celebrating a Men in the Arena Milestone! - Equipping Men in Ten EP 763
It’s Dialed In’s official release day! Join pastor Jim Ramos as he celebrates a major milestone - the official launch of his first traditionally-published book. Learn about the journey to get here and how God has shown up in unexpected ways. We’re praying that He will use this book to impact millions of men! If you haven’t ordered your copy yet, now’s the time - every order this week counts towards our bestseller list status! Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God -> tinyurl.com/dialedinbook [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks of free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]
