Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast

In this AMA episode, pastor Jim Ramos answers three questions submitted by followers on social media: "With the way marriage screws over the husband if a divorce happens and the wife can take half his assets and his kids, is it really worth the risk?" - FAQ "What is the bare minimum required to qualify as 'married?' Don’t want to get the government involved." - FAQ "What's your favorite Bible verse and person in the Bible?" - lyjt493 on Instagram

In this AMA episode, Jim Ramos answers these two questions submitted by followers on our social media: "I am a police officer and am in the Coast Guard reserve. I have spent my entire adult life in service to my community and/or country. I feel my calling is to protect people but am starting to feel burnout. What do you recommend I do?" - Jed emailed to info@meninthearena.org "I've been married 18 yrs, for 8 years he hasn't talked to me, touched me, we sleep in the same bed but it's like roommates. As a Christian I feel conflicted as it says we shouldn't divorce. Is there any guidance you can provide as to what is the best way a Christian can go about this situation?" - Ila L. on Instagram 

Bestselling author Jon Acuff discusses a 3-step plan to achieve goals, breaking dreams into three types of goals, emphasizing excellence and commitment, and controlling distractions. They also explore redeeming potential and using personal stories as guiding lights. The guest discusses his upcoming book and resources for starting or leading a men's ministry.

In this AMA episode, Jim answers this question submitted by a follower: "How do you pick a church? I want to know how Jim Ramos would pick a random town in a random state, move there, and pick a church. What are the things you look for that are reasons to stay, reasons to leave? I believe youll be blown away at how many people take notes on your answer and use it when hunting down a church." - Jacob D.

Advice for divorced dads on navigating challenges and building strong relationships. Importance of leading kids towards authentic relationship with God. Tips for thriving in the stress bubble of life through preparation and Christian service.

In this AMA episode, Jim answers 4 questions submitted by followers on social media: "How do I find my spouse? I’ve been praying and waiting.” - Guboyz89 on Instagram "When should a young person know they are ready for marriage?" - Andrea D. on Facebook "If men are usually not as far along spiritually as women at the beginning of the relationship, how can a woman know if a man has the potential to be a good husband?" - TikTok "How long should a couple be engaged? Do you think you and Shanna got married too fast?" - Facebook  

Jim kicks off an AMA series to answer listener questions. This week he answers: "When you were called into the ministry (like I believe I am being called into right now) how did you truly know? When did you know it was your calling from God to be in ministry?" - Logan W. on Facebook "Why do you make videos in the woods like you just buried a body and you're running from the cops?" - Ro E. on Facebook

Men, what is your unique purpose? What did God put YOU - specifically - on the planet to accomplish? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, pastor Jim Ramos outlines what does and doesn't constitute a "real" life's calling, describes common misconceptions of what makes a life's calling, and gives you 3 questions you can ask yourself to test and discover what God's calling on your life may be. 

You've heard it takes two to tango - but it can only take ONE to change a marriage. Do you feel like you don't know who your wife is anymore? Is there a wall between you and your wife and you're not sure how to get through it? In this 10-minute equipping episode, Jim teaches you 10 proven ways to reconnect and draw close to the woman God gave you. When a man gets it, everyone wins. The principles from this episode were drawn from Jason Karampatsos' excellent book The Elephant in the Marriage. (https://tinyurl.com/elephant115)

It might seem expensive to prepare your family for emergencies, but you can do it without breaking the bank. In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Jim Ramos outlines how a Christian man can prep without blowing his family's budget.