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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Jul 23, 2024 • 7min
Christian Men DATING: Choosing a Christian Girlfriend (5 Things to Look For) - Equipping Men in Ten EP 752
Discover the 5 key qualities Christian men should look for in a girlfriend. From prioritizing a love for Jesus to upholding sexual purity, Pastor Jim Ramos offers essential guidance for finding a wife material partner through Christian dating.
Jul 19, 2024 • 9min
Raising Strong, Confident, Godly Kids: 7 Christian Parenting Pro Tips - Equipping Men in Ten EP 751
How can a dad raise strong, confident, godly kids? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos gives you 7 pro tips for dads. Implement these 7 things in your home and parenting, and you'll raise children that grow into strong, confident adults. For more on how to become the man God made you to be, pre-order Jim Ramos' new book on Amazon, 'Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God' on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/dialedinbook [Honor God with your fitness! Our podcast sponsor is the MTNTOUGH fitness app. Use code 'Arena30' at MTNTough.com for 6 weeks free access.]
Jul 18, 2024 • 8min
I'm a Christian...Now What?? 5 Next Steps for New Christians - Equipping Men in Ten EP 750
So you've given your life to Jesus - what do you do next? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos walks you through 5 simple things you should do now that you're a Christian. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]
Jul 16, 2024 • 6min
How Do I Know For Sure I’m Saved? Am I Really Going to Heaven? – Equipping Men in Ten EP 749
Are you REALLY saved? Is the prayer you said in middle school enough to get you to heaven? How can you know FOR SURE that you’re saved? In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos teaches you what the Bible says about how to know if your salvation is for real. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]
Jul 12, 2024 • 31min
Jonah in the Bible: Saying YES to God – Message at the MAG EP 748
Pastor Jim Ramos teaches the importance of saying YES to God's will by discussing the story of Jonah. Topics include consequences of running from God, a man who survived inside a sperm whale, the defiance of Jonah, and embracing confession and responsibility.
Jul 9, 2024 • 7min
Becoming Spiritual Leader: How Christian Men Can Get Started on Spiritual Leadership - Equipping Men in Ten EP 747
You know you should be the spiritual leader, but where do you start? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos teaches Christian men how to get started on spiritual leadership, even if you haven't been setting a great example up to this point. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]
Jul 5, 2024 • 5min
When Can Christians Get Divorced? When Divorce is OKAY According to the Bible – Equipping Men in Ten EP 746
When is it OK for Christians to get divorced? What does the Bible say about divorce? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos walks you through the 2 biblical grounds for divorce. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]
Jul 2, 2024 • 7min
Should Christians Still Tithe to the Church? What the Bible REALLY Teaches About Tithing - Equipping Men in Ten EP 745
Should Christians tithe, or was that just for Jews? What does the Bible REALLY teach about tithing? The verses you usually hear about tithing might not mean that at all! In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos teaches you what the Bible does and doesn't say about tithing, and gives you his interpretation of what this means practically for the Christian man. You'll walk away with a better idea of whether the "tithe" applies to you and what you should do about it. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]
Jun 28, 2024 • 1h 5min
Becoming a Gospeler w/ Duck Dynasty’s Willie Robertson EP 744
Do you hesitate to share your faith in Christ? Worry that you’re not qualified? Wonder how to do it without sounding weird? In this week’s interview, Jim Ramos is joined by Duck Dynasty’s Willie Robertson to talk about his new book,Gospeler: Turning Darkness into Light One Conversation at a Time. He shares why many Christians never move to the stage of sharing their faith, and how you can get started. You’ll walk away with practical, simple ways to start conversations and make sure you’re a “Gospeler” for Christ. Willie Robertson’s Book: Gospeler: Turning Darkness into Light One Conversation at a Time ->tinyurl.com/gospeler115 (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 of free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]
Jun 25, 2024 • 8min
Should Christians Smoke Weed? Is Marijuana OK for the Christian Man? – Equipping Men in Ten EP 743
Is it a SIN for a Christian man to smoke pot? Now that marijuana is legal in many states, does that make it OK? In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos explores whether the Bible has anything to say about weed and its place in the life of a Christian man. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks of free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]
