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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Dec 3, 2024 • 9min
Discerning God's Voice: 6 Tests That It's Really God Speaking – Equipping Men in Ten EP 788
Do you ever wonder if you're hearing God's voice or if it's just your own thoughts? You're not alone, many men struggle with this question. In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos shares six powerful ways to distinguish between God's Holy whisper and the noise in your own mind. You'll get practical steps to gain clarity and guidance in your relationship with God. Want access to an ad-free, early-release version of the podcast? Get it with Arena Access on Patreon. HERE Have questions you wish you could ask Jim about life, marriage, men's ministry, or manhood? Join his monthly live Zoom Q&A by joining The Locker Room on Patreon. HERE
Nov 26, 2024 • 3min
QUICK HIT (4 min): Becoming a Leader: Do Something. Anything. Just Lead. – Dialed In Man of God EP 787
Do you struggle to lead the people around you? God calls all men to be leaders. In this equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you about becoming the leader Jesus has called you to be and what the Bible says about Godly leadership. The Dialed In man of God is a Leader. Using Paul's teaching, Jim explains how, as a leader, we are called to build "walls" around our loved ones to protect them. No matter what personality type, leadership style, or temperament, God has called all men to lead. It's time to do something. Anything. Just lead. 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.
Nov 22, 2024 • 57min
Why Good Dads Give Up (And How to Prevent It): Don't Bench Yourself w/ Kent Evans EP 786
Great dads show up, lead, and stay in the fight. But even the strongest man can hit a breaking point and feel like walking away. In this week's interview, Jim Ramos interviews Kent Evans, author of "Don't Bench Yourself: How to Stay in the Game Even When You Want to Quit." Kent dives into why so many men pull themselves out of the game and, more importantly, how to avoid it. Men, stay in the game, stay strong, and reclaim your role as the leader your family needs. Here are the links to Kent's book discussed in this episode: https://tinyurl.com/offthebench115 - Don't Bench Yourself (Using our link to check out the book helps support our ministry - thanks!)
Nov 19, 2024 • 15min
Man of Integrity: 7 Powerful Habits that Build Unshakable Integrity - Equipping Men in Ten EP 785
Are you just a man who talks about integrity, or are you truly living it? It isn't easy. It means stepping up when it's uncomfortable and choosing courage over convenience. In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos breaks down the seven key practices for living a life of unshakable character, straight from his bestselling book Dialed In. If you're ready to level up and own your character, this episode is a must-listen. You can order your copy of 'Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God' on Amazon at https://tinyurl.com/dialedinbook or learn more at meninthearena.org/dialedin.
Nov 15, 2024 • 53min
Hidden Miracles You're Missing Every Single Day: Regaining Your Holy Curiosity w/ Mark Batterson EP 784
Life is stressful. When you're grinding it out in the stress bubble, it's easy to miss how miraculous God is. It's time, men, to rediscover our sense of wonder, meaning, and faith. From the facts of DNA to the deeper significance of life's design, there are hidden miracles we can draw inspiration from every single day. In this week's interview, Jim Ramos interviews Mark Batterson, author of "A Million Little Miracles." In this episode, Mark dives into how cultivating a "holy curiosity" can transform the mundane into the miraculous and open your eyes to the wonders all around you. Here are the links to Mark's book discussed in this episode: https://tinyurl.com/million115 - A Million Little Miracles (Using our link to check out the book helps support our ministry - thanks!)
Nov 12, 2024 • 4min
QUICK HIT (4 min): Becoming a Sacrificial Man: Think of Yourself, Less – Dialed In Man of God EP 783
Do you sacrifice for the people around you? There's nothing more Christlike than sacrifice. Do you sacrifice your desires, dreams, and hopes for the sake of those you love? In this equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you about becoming a Sacrificial man like Jesus, and what the Bible says about what exactly the godly man sacrifices, pulling from Titus and 1 Timothy. The Dialed In man of God is Sacrificial. He sacrifices specific things in his life in the service of others and God. 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 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.]
Nov 8, 2024 • 58min
5 Leadership Secrets Jesus Used That Dads Need to Know: Leading Your Kids How Christ Led the Twelve w/ Barrett Johnson EP 782
No way to get around it, brother: you are called to lead your family. But the practical blueprint for success already exists! Jesus showed you exactly what to do in the 5 ways he led the twelve disciples. Discover what it means to lead your family like Jesus did and learn how to do it with strength, grace, and intentionality. In this week's interview, Jim Ramos is joined by Barrett Johnson, author of "Disciple Them Like Jesus: Leading Your Kids the Way Christ Led the Twelve." You'll walk away with a practical, 5-step plan and the confidence that you are building a legacy that will stand strong. Here are the links to Barrett's books discussed in this episode: https://tinyurl.com/disciple115 - Disciple Them like Jesus https://tinyurl.com/MeetMe115 - Meet Me in the Middle (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 free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]
Nov 5, 2024 • 11min
When Religion and Politics Collide: 3 Questions Every Voter Should Ask – Equipping Men in Ten EP 781
In today's increasingly divided culture, it can be easy to keep faith separated from politics. Taking a political stand while staying rooted in biblical principles can feel nearly impossible. In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos shares 3 guiding principles he's implemented to make his political decisions. We can find security and peace knowing that even though our culture and leaders change, the truth of the gospel never does. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks of free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]
Nov 1, 2024 • 53min
Living an Undaunted Life with Kyle Thompson EP 780
Many resources aimed at men often miss the mark when it comes to fostering true spiritual, mental, and physical resilience against life's challenges. We need to be prepared to confront spiritual and cultural darkness as we strive to follow Jesus. In this week's interview, Jim Ramos interviews Kyle Thompson, founder of Undaunted.Life Kyle covers many topics for the rugged Christian who is eager to deepen his faith and grow as a man.
Oct 29, 2024 • 3min
QUICK HIT (4 min): Becoming a Respected Man: The Greatest Gift One Man Can Give Another – Dialed In Man of God EP 779
Are you a respected man? Do the people around you respect you? In this equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you about becoming a Respected man like Jesus, and what the Bible says about the respect earned by and displayed by the goldy man, pulling from Titus and 1 Timothy. The Dialed In man of God is Respected. He does certain things to gain the respect of those around him. 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 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.]
