
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

Nov 10, 2022 • 1h 1min
Using Your 3 Masculine Strengths to Change Your World w/ Elliott Hulse EP 594
What does it mean to be a strong man in a culture that demonizes masculinity? This week strongman, strength coach and fitness YouTuber Elliot Hulse joins Jim Ramos to teach you to harness three areas of masculine focus to impact your world. https://www.elliotthulse.com/home Get Your Copy Now! of Jim's Newest Free Book Download! www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Nov 7, 2022 • 14min
Your Wife is NOT Your Partner: Marriage Covenant vs. Contract - Equipping Christian Men in Ten EP 593
Christian man, DON'T call your wife your "partner." This week, Jim Ramos explains why the trend of married men calling their wives their "partner" is actually detrimental to Christian marriages, and explains in detail the difference between a marriage contract and the Biblical Covenant of marriage. Get Your Copy Now! of Jim's Newest Free Book Download! www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Nov 3, 2022 • 1h 1min
Becoming a Great Dad When YOU Didn't Have a Father: How to Overcome Your Childhood, and Mistakes to Avoid w/ Joe Martin EP 592
Did you grow up without a father? Maybe your parents were divorced at an early age, and you only had part-time access to your dad. Maybe your “dad” was little more than a sperm donor who dipped out when he was unwilling to accept his fathering responsibility. Maybe your parents are still married, but you grew up with a father who was consumed with work. He was physically present but never really there. In this episode, Joe Martin joined us to teach you how to overcome these setbacks to become a great father. Joe grew up fatherless in the "hood." He shares his candid journey, hard lessons learned, and how you can reap the rewards of great fathering. Get Your Copy Now! of Jim's Newest Free Book Download! www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Oct 31, 2022 • 11min
Real Men Show Up: A Lesson from Jesus - Equipping Men in Ten EP 591
Christian man, are you TIRED? Are you stressed? We don't call that 20-year period where you're raising your family The Stress Bubble for nothing. You're not alone - Jesus was tired, too. But he showed up. This week, Jim Ramos walks you through a time when Jesus was tired, and what He did. He outlines three ways that you can show up like Jesus. Get Your Copy Now! of Jim's Newest Free Book Download! www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Oct 27, 2022 • 1h 5min
Getting Up Strong When Life Knocks You Down Hard w/ Chris Norton EP 590
Are you going through tough times? Has life knocked you down and you're struggling to get up? Or, maybe you're wondering if you have what it takes if bad things come your way. In this week's interview, Jim was joined by Chris Norton, a young man who was literally knocked down and was physically unable to get up. His story is so inspiring that Netflix produced a documentary about his journey to get back up again. His story will equip and motivate you to get back on your feet. Get Your Copy Now! of Jim's Newest Free Book Download! www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Oct 24, 2022 • 9min
The 4 Phases of Fatherhood: Which Dad Are You? - Equipping Men in Ten EP 589
Dad, which phase of fatherhood are you in? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Men in the Arena founder Jim Ramos walks you through the 4 different phases of fatherhood. Each phase has different challenges, benefits, and goals. By the end of this episode, you'll know which type of Father you currently are and what your goal should be for this season as Dad. Get Your Copy Now! of Tell Them, What Great Fathers Tell Their Sons and Daughters www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Oct 21, 2022 • 51min
Bonus Episode: How Dads Can Become Strong Men in Dangerous Times - Jim-Ramos on the Dad.Work Podcast
On this episode, Jim Ramos was interviewed by Dad.Work Podcast. Jim talks about how dads can become strong men in dangerous times, including the four phases of fatherhood, the ascent, peak, and descent of the masculine journey, what kids need from their fathers, and so much more. This interview fired up Curt Storring and Jim imparted great wisdom. https://dad.work/jim-ramos/

Oct 20, 2022 • 1h 5min
Defeating Shame: 4 Practices to Eliminate Shame and Addiction from Your Life w/ Ted Shimer EP 588
Are you finding an addictive behavior hard to kick once and for all? Do you have a negative mental script that you end up replaying over and over? Ted Shimer, the author of Freedom Fight, returned to dig deeper into one of the toughest roots of addiction - shame - and to teach you four key ways to eradicate the shame that is keeping you stuck. After you listen to our interview head over to the Freedom Fight website for your free thirty-day trial. thefreedomfight.org/30day. Get Your Copy Now! of Tell Them, What Great Fathers Tell Their Sons and Daughters www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Oct 17, 2022 • 19min
Prayer Warrior: How to Pray Using the Lord's Prayer Outline - Equipping Men in Ten EP 587
You've heard the Lord's Prayer countless times, but did you know it provides a step-by-step outline for your daily prayers? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, pastor and Men in the Arena founder Jim Ramos walks you through how to use the Lord's Prayer as a model for your own prayers, explaining how Jesus' words should impact what you pray today. Get Your Copy Now! of Tell Them, What Great Fathers Tell Their Sons and Daughters www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Oct 13, 2022 • 1h 7min
Forgiving the Unforgivable: 7 Steps to Overcome Your Bitterness and Find Freedom w/ Bruce Hebel EP 586
We know that we're supposed to forgive, but what if someone has wronged you so deeply that you don't know where to start? Are you ready to find freedom from the bitterness that's been dragging you down? In this week's interview, Dr. Bruce Hebel joined us to teach you how to forgive using his 7 Protocols of Forgiveness. You've heard it before: "Bitterness is the poison we drink hoping someone else dies." You've been drinking poison, brother, but this episode is your 7-step antidote. Get Your Copy Now! of Tell Them, What Great Fathers Tell Their Sons and Daughters www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast