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 19, 2023 • 17min
Reboot: Practical Ideas for Leading Your Family at Christmas
This is a reboot of a past episode #502 of the Men in the Arena Podcast.
Dec 15, 2023 • 1h 11min
Loving Your Wife Through Brokenness (How My Husband Did It) w/ Heidi St. John EP 699
[Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app. mtntough.com] You're VERY aware of your wife's broken areas, but it's not always clear what to do about them. It helps to hear how another guy did it right! In this unique episode, we get a refreshing female perspective on how one husband tackled the problem of his wife's brokenness. This week, podcaster Heidi St. John joined Jim Ramos to give you practical tips and examples of what her husband did to love her through her brokenness and small steps he took—that you can adopt—which added up over time to help her heal and create a thriving marriage.
Dec 12, 2023 • 31min
3 Types of Christian Man: Which One Are You? - Jim Ramos at The MAG EP 698
[Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app. mtntough.com] In this 30-min message given by Jim Ramos at a local gathering of Christian men, Jim discusses 3 types of Christian men. Jim challenges us to look in the mirror, recognize which type of man we are, and consider how we need to change to protect those in our circle. This message was given at The MAG (the McMinnville Arena Gathering for Christian men) in McMinnville, Oregon.
Dec 8, 2023 • 58min
Become a Better Man: The 4 Pillars of Masculinity w/ Chris Harper EP 697
What does it take to level up as a man? This week Jim Ramos is joined by BetterMan CEO Chris Harper to explore his 4 Pillars of Masculinity. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app. mtntough.com]
Dec 5, 2023 • 40min
Christian Man: No Pain, No Gain - Jim Ramos at The MAG EP 696
[Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app. mtntough.com] In this 30-min message given by Jim Ramos at a local gathering of Christian men, he teaches you what "No Pain, No Gain" means for the Christian man. This message was given at The MAG (the McMinnville Arena Gathering for Christian men) in McMinnville, Oregon.
Dec 1, 2023 • 55min
Fight Smarter: Fight FOR Your Marriage by Fighting WITH Your Wife (the Right Way) w/ Aaron Freeman EP 695
[Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app. mtntough.com] Do you fight with your wife about the same things over and over? Does a fight sometimes derail your intimacy for days or weeks? You're experiencing an Argument Hangover! In this week's expert interview, Jim Ramos is joined by Aaron Freeman, co-author of the book "The Argument Hangover." Aaron shares practical tips for how to shorten that disconnect after a fight, and teaches you how you can fight with your wife in a way that will bring you closer together instead of further apart.
Nov 28, 2023 • 32min
Men, Build Your WALL: How to Protect the Women in Your Life - Jim Ramos at The MAG EP 694
[Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app. mtntough.com] In this 30-min message given by Jim Ramos at a local gathering of Christian men, he teaches you what it means to become a WALL around the women in your life. The message draws from Deuteronomy 22:8 - "When you build a new house, build a low wall around the edge of the roof so you will not be guilty if someone falls off the roof." In it, he also includes his 10 Marriage-Saving Guardrails to protect your marriage from infidelity - a list of 10 rules/things you should NEVER do with the opposite sex. This message was given at The MAG (the McMinnville Arena Gathering for Christian men) in McMinnville, Oregon.
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Nov 17, 2023 • 1h 10min
Becoming a Man of Grit, Tenacity, and Mental Toughness w/ Dustin Diefenderfer EP 693
Dustin Diefenderfer, founder of MTNTOUGH and expert in mental toughness, dives into the essence of grit and resilience. He challenges common misconceptions about toughness and shares invaluable insights on personal development through fitness. Listeners learn how embracing discomfort can lead to growth, the importance of community support, and how holistic fitness transforms lives. With stories of backcountry hunting and training, Diefenderfer illustrates how mental discipline can fuel success in all areas of life.
Nov 14, 2023 • 14min
Men Carry Heavy Loads: 6 Loads the Godly Man Carries - EP 693
The man of God carries a unique load. Six, in fact! In this 10-minute equipping episode, pastor Jim Ramos teaches you six things a godly man carries to His world that help those in it win. When a man gets it—everyone wins!
Nov 10, 2023 • 52min
Strengthening the Faith of Your Public School Children w/ Tony Rorie EP 692
Tony Rorie, author and former principal, discusses how to train children in chivalry, honor, moral excellence, and courageous leadership in public schools. He explores the hunger for answers among youth, challenges in public schools, and the importance of servitude. Also, he highlights the role of grandparents, older individuals, and godly men and women in strengthening the faith of public school children.
