
Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast
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.
Latest episodes

Jan 19, 2023 • 1h 2min
Why the Intersectionality Worldview is Contrary to Biblical Christianity w/ Elmo Winters EP 611
Are you wondering where buzz words like “privilege,” feeling “safe,” “antiracism,” and replacing wife with “partner” come from? These come from a worldview called "Intersectionality." This week, Elmo Winters joined Jim Ramos to make a case for why this worldview is antithetical to biblical Christianity. Get Your Copy Now! of Jim's Newest Free Book Download! www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Jan 17, 2023 • 12min
Why You Can Trust the Bible - Part 5 - Equipping Men in Ten, EP 610
In part Five of our series 'Why You Can Trust the Bible,' pastor Jim Ramos will share why you should trust the Bible. Get Your Copy Now! of Jim's Newest Free Book Download! www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Jan 14, 2023 • 31min
Bonus: Sword, Shield or Cross? The Protector, Jim Ramos at The MAG
When should a Christian man fight, and when should he turn the other cheek? You've been taught the meaning of "turn the other cheek" wrong. By the end of this episode, you'll be able to answer these two questions: What does it look like for a Christian man to protect others? In what ways do you protect those you love, the weak, and the powerless? The MAG is a weekly gathering of men in McMinnville, OR. This episode is from the Full Capacity Man Series. Get Your Copy Now! of Jim's Newest Free Book Download! www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Jan 12, 2023 • 1h
Igniting Your Inner Man's-Man w/ Brian VanCleave EP 609
Does following Jesus make you a weaker, softer man? Ever heard men say that they won’t receive Jesus because it'll make them 'less of a man?' Maybe you've hesitated to go all-in for the same reason. This week, author Brian VanCleave joined Jim Ramos to discuss his book, 'Jesus, A Man's-Man.' By the end of this episode, you'll understand why Jesus makes you more of a man than you could imagine, and how to ignite the man's-man within you. Get Your Copy Now! of Jim's Newest Free Book Download! www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Jan 9, 2023 • 15min
Challenge Yourself and Your Family in 2023. Here's How! - Equipping Men in Ten EP 608
Looking for a way to pull your family together in 2023? Want to challenge yourself like never before? Is your body begging you to do something to reclaim lost ground? This week, Jim Ramos introduces our 2023 fitness challenge, the Coast-to-Coast Team Challenge. By the end of this episode, you'll know how to use this challenge to achieve both your fitness and family leadership goals. Get Your Copy Now! of Jim's Newest Free Book Download! www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Jan 5, 2023 • 50min
Love Better: Assessing the Strength of Your Marriage w/ Les Parrott EP 607
This interview went off the rails, in the best possible way! In this episode, Les Parrott joined Jim Ramos to talk about a book, but instead they ended up discussing his new tool called "Better Love" and how you can assess your marriage's strengths and weaknesses. By the end of this episode, you'll have a better idea of where your marriage is at. Get Your Copy Now! of Jim's Newest Free Book Download! www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Dec 27, 2022 • 14min
Reboot: How to Make New Year's Goals You'll Actually Reach - Equipping Men in Ten 606
Are your goals SMART? Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Time Sensitive In order to reach your goals these are very important things to consider. Get Your Copy Now! of Jim's Newest Free Book Download! www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Dec 22, 2022 • 1h
Are You in the Men in the Arena Army or the Bleachers? How to Tell EP 605
Do you know the difference between a fan and a follower? Our world defines 'follower' wrong. In this episode, Men in the Arena founder Jim Ramos explains the difference between a fan and a follower, gives you some tests to figure out which you are, and brings some very special guests on to the show to illustrate what being part of the Men in the Arena Army looks like. If you have supported Men in the Arena in any way over the past year - through prayer, virtual teams, merch, donations, hero story submissions, etc. you don't want to miss this episode. Get Your Copy Now! of Jim's Newest Free Book Download! www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Dec 19, 2022 • 19min
Reboot: What Does Christmas Leadership Look Like? Practical Tips - Equipping Men in Ten EP 604
Jim gives you some practical things you can do this Christmas to keep Christ in Christmas. You can also find some great ideas from past Christmas episodes. Check out Episodes 304, 306, and 405. The Bethlehem Star on Youtube. Boots on the Ground: What do you do to bring your family closer to Jesus on Christmas? Get Your Copy Now! of Jim's latest free download. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Dec 14, 2022 • 53min
7 Traits That Separate Strong Finishers From Wrong Finishers w/ Bill Newton EP 603
Do you have what it takes to finish strong? Ever wondered why so many men today finish wrong and so few finish life well? We even see it in the Bible! If you want to be one of the few men who finish life with an exclamation point instead of a whimper, you'll need 7 critical traits. This week, Bill Newton joined Jim Ramos to discuss his book, 'ENDURE: A Christian Man’s Guide to Finishing Strong.' This episode will help you diagnose if you're on the right path, teach you the 7 characteristics that separate strong finishers from wrong finishers, and help you get what you'll need to be a man who runs his race well all the way to the finish line. https://billnewton.us/ Get Your Copy Now! of Jim's Newest Free Book Download! www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast