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Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast

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May 31, 2023 • 6min

Television and the Christian Man: Who's the Tool, the TV or You? - Equipping Men in Ten EP 648

How much TV do you watch each night? If you're a typical American, it might add up to more than you think. In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Jim Ramos takes a look at television's place in the life of a Christian man. Some of the ideas in this episode are related to our audio-only interviews with Matt Friedman (Kill the Flatscreen and Discipleship and Your Kids) about his book, Discipleship in the Home.
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May 26, 2023 • 1h 2min

Achieving Financial Freedom While in the Arena w/ Ryan Arzner EP 647

Financial worries keeping you up at night? A Christian man doesn't have to be a poor man! Ryan Arzner joined Jim Ramos to help you achieve financial freedom in the stress bubble. Resources: The Rat Race Rich Dad CASHFLOW Board Game Tax Free Wealth by Tom Wheelright Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! by Robert T. Kiyosaki Rich Dad's CASHFLOW Quadrant: Rich Dad's Guide to Financial Freedom by Robert T. Kiyosaki .    
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May 23, 2023 • 16min

Jim's Top 17 Books for Men: Your Manly Book List - Equipping Men in Ten EP 646

In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Jim Ramos outlines his top 17 books for men, along with why they are must-reads for every man. His list includes 2 Bibles, 3 biographical adventures, 6 fiction, and 6 nonfiction. Add these books to your reading list. Here are direct links to his top 17 books for men: BIBLES: The Bible: New Living Translation Filament - complete with all-important ! at John 19:30. The Chosen Blended Harmony of the Gospels BIOGRAPHICAL ADVENTURES: Undaunted Courage by Steven Ambrose Endurance by Alfred Lansing River of Doubt by Candice Millard FICTION One Second After by William Forstchen Old Man and the Sea by Earnest Hemingway The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og Mandino Call of the Wild (White Fang) by Jack London This Present (Piercing the...) Darkness by Frank Peretti Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkein NON-FICTION: Forgiving Forward: Unleashing the Forgiveness Revolution by Bruce Hebel Wild at Heart by John Eldredge What Radical Husbands Do by Regi Campbell Developing the Leader Within You by John Maxwell How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie Strong Men Dangerous Times: Five Essentials Every Man Must Possess to Change His World by Jim Ramos (Now available in Audiobook format! You can finally listen to SMDT in your car!) (Using these links to check out the books helps support Men in the Arena - thanks!)
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May 19, 2023 • 1h 8min

Masculine Methods Used By Jesus w/ Josh Khachadorian EP 645

Do you believe Jesus is the ultimate man? If so, then His life must hold the keys to how men like YOU should live. This week, author Josh Khachadourian joined Jim Ramos to discuss his book, The Standard: Discovering Jesus as the Standard for Masculinity. They explore how Jesus controlled conversations; how He managed His team; practiced self-mastery; and the ancient disciplines, actions, and methods He employed (that you can adopt) to influence those around you.
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May 16, 2023 • 8min

Why Wife is Greater Than Kids for the Christian Man - Equipping Men in Ten EP 644

Men, who do you prioritize in your family? Who is the most important person in your world? Your wife? Your kids? You mother? Does this change if you’ve been remarried and have kids from your first marriage? In today’s 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos walks you through what the Bible teaches about where you family priorities should lie, and what it means for your family, step-family, wife (1st, 2nd, or 3rd), and kids.
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May 12, 2023 • 1h 1min

Discerning Truth in a World of Spin [Part 2]: How to See Through the Assumptions That Control You w/ David Richardson Part 2 EP 643

The second episode in a 2-part series.   Everybody makes assumptions. There are assumptions behind the things we read, watch, and hear. The question is not if you assume, but rather how you assume and if your assumptions are true. As Christian men raising families in a fallen world, we need to equip ourselves - and our kids - with the ability to discern what is real and true among all the false narratives in our culture. This week, David Richardson, the founder of the Assumptions Institute, joined Jim Ramos to discuss his book 'Transparent: How to See Through the Powerful Assumptions That Control You'. By the end of this two-part series, you’ll be better able to discern the assumptions behind any message you hear and equip your kids to encounter the world’s agendas without being misled and manipulated by them.  
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May 9, 2023 • 8min

Wedding vs. Marriage: Smart Wedding Choices that Reduce Divorce Rates - Equipping Men in Ten EP 642

The average wedding today costs almost $30,000! And half of the time, that $30K investment is flushed down the toilet in divorce. However, there are wedding planning choices that you can make to reduce the chance of your marriage dissolving and that wedding investment being wasted. In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Jim Ramos offers you a new way to look at marriage and your wedding day.
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May 5, 2023 • 58min

Discerning Truth in a World of Spin [Part 1]: How to See Through the Assumptions That Control You w/ David Richardson EP 641

Everybody makes assumptions. There are assumptions behind the things we read, watch, and hear. The question is not if you assume, but rather how you assume and if your assumptions are true. As Christian men raising families in a fallen world, we need to equip ourselves - and our kids - with the ability to discern what is real and true among all the false narratives in our culture. This week, David Richardson, the founder of the Assumptions Institute, joined Jim Ramos to discuss his book 'Transparent: How to See Through The Powerful Assumptions That Control You.’ By the end of this two-part series, you’ll be better able to discern the assumptions behind any message you hear and equip your kids to encounter the world’s agendas without being misled and manipulated by them.
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May 2, 2023 • 14min

One Job Only a Man Can Do: Calling Out Femininity in Our Wives and Daughters - Equipping Men in Ten EP 640

Men, do you know that you have a unique role in fostering beauty and femininity in the women in your life? It’s a job that only a man can do. In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you 5 things you can say to call out the femininity in your wife, your daughters, and your granddaughters.
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Apr 28, 2023 • 1h 9min

Becoming the Man the World Needs w/ Brant Hansen EP 639

The world needs real men, real bad. And there are all sorts of conflicting ideas and messages about what a "real man" is (and is not). This week, radio host and author Brant Hansen joins Jim Ramos to discuss his book The Men We Need: God's Purpose for the Manly Man, the Avid Indoorsman, or Any Man Willing to Show Up and provide you with a specific, actionable picture of what God created you to be as a man - a "Keeper of the Garden” - and what that means for you today.

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