Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast

In a disconnected age, how does a family connect? Mirthell Mitchell, founder of the 7-million-follower Onyx family brand, shared with us how God brought him to a place to connect with his kids in a new (old?) way that just takes 15 minutes each day. Mirthell also told an AMAZING story of how his own father responded to his teenage rebellion (drugs, partying, wrecking a car) in a way that ended up turning his life around. We discussed how the Holy Spirit can guide and inspire us to parent each child differently. If you have a rebellious teen, this is a can't-miss conversation. Mirthell is the founder of the Onyx brand (and family), which is an African-American family of entertainers and entrepreneurs with over seven million followers across social media. Before going into the entertainment industry, he was a pastor and a Family Therapist and still has a passion for bringing families together. He has a YouTube Original show called Onyx Family Dinner among many other things. He has partnered with the likes of people like Dr. Oz, Matthew McConaughey, and was invited as guest on the 2021 Presidential Inauguration program. “Let’s get our Boots on the Ground”: Start doing one meal a week together as a family. Eventually, your goal is to do one meal a day during weekdays. https://www.onyxfamily.com  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

Top Ten Podcasts in Each of the Five Essentials Finishing Strong                                    Book/Organization Brett Clemmer (Ep 233)        No Man Left Behind             Clair Hoover (Ep 417)             NCMM                                    Jim Whitmore (Ep 449)         NCMM                                    Patrick Morely (Ep 366)        Christian Man                           Bud Lindstrand (Ep 219)       MODA                                     Jack Deere (Ep 247)             Even in our Darkness            Gene Getz (Ep 253)              Life Essentials Bible              Gene Getz (Ep 255)              Measure of a Man                  Jerry Boykin (Ep 318)           Never Surrender                   Ron Deal (Ep 350)                 Smart Stepdad 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    

Top Ten Podcasts in Each of the Five Essentials  Leading Courageously                      Book                My favorite episode came from here  1. Bill Farrel (Ep 201)                             Red Hot Monogamy 2. Jason Karampatsos (Ep 239)          Elephant in the Room      3. Gary Chapman (Ep 344)                   5 Love Languages            4. Don Minter (Ep 178)                           31 Days       5. Willard Harley (Ep 128)                      His Needs Her Needs 6. Michelle Watson Canfield (Ep 443) Let’s Talk 7. Wess Stafford (Ep 48)                       Too Small to Ignore, Just a Minute 8. Emerson Eggerichs (Ep 361)             Love and Respect 9. Regi Campbell (Ep 293)                     Radical Husbands 10. Paul and Virginia Friesen (Ep 421)  Interview w/Jim & Shanna www.meninthearena.org  Men in the Arena Books and Swag  Support the Podcast   

You go into work with a plan, why not use the same strategies to achieve happiness at home? Entrepreneur David Henzel joined us to teach you to apply 6 business principles to your family life to maximize your effectiveness in your marriage and parenting. David Henzel is the CEO of Upcoach and an entrepreneur for over 20 years. His passion is to help individuals and their organizations reach their full potential. Aside from Upcoach (Coaching Delivery System), he has a small portfolio of companies and his passion project Managing Happiness (Peak Performance Group Coaching for entrepreneurs.) https://www.managinghappiness.com/  https://www.davidhenzel.com/  “Let’s get our Boots on the Ground”: What’s next? What action step will you take because of today? What will you do because of what you heard? Here it is. Sit down with your wife and identify ONE area of your marriage that needs immediate attention. 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      

Top Ten Podcasts in Each of the Five Essentials Pursuing God Passionately Book 10. Seth Barnes (Ep 184)                  World Race 9. Jeff Deyo (Ep 269)                        Awakening Pure Worship 8. Michael Thompson (Ep 195,197) Heart of a Warrior 7. Robert Lewis (Ep 342)                  Raising a Modern Day 6. Greg Matthews (Ep 305)              Wild Awakenings 5. Kenny Joyner (Ep 445,447)          Without a Father 4. Bill Perkins (Ep 227)                      Jesus Story 3. Wayne Jacobsen (Ep 265)           The God Journey/Shack 2. Justin Overlander (Ep 441)           The Chosen 1. Rick Robinson (Ep 479)                  His Story   www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Most men live an average or below-average life. What does it take to live above average? You will love this episode with Robert Owen! Robert Hamilton Owens is a man of many hats. He’s been and done a lot – mountain climbing, radio and TV personality, keynote speaker, minister, Ironman, philanthropist, triathlete, Special Ops Pararescue man, and father of five – to name a few. But of all the pursuits he’s undertaken, there’s one title that best describes this literal force of nature: Robert is The Fittest and Mentally Toughest 66-Year-Old in the World. Period. Robert was born and raised in Orange County, California without ever having met his parents. Adopted by a California judge, Robert was raised as a special-needs child who was unable to play kickball with his classmate due to the corrective shoes he was required to wear through sixth grade. Boots on the Ground:  What are your 3 take-aways from this podcast? What are you going to do with it? 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

Jim lists his Top 10 Podcasts in Each of the Five Essentials of Manhood Fighting Apathy                               Book                          10. Kenny Luck (EP 164)               Dangerous Good 9. Paul Cole (Ep 338)                  Just a Bartender 8. Stephen Mansfield (Ep 130)   God and Guinness 7. Elmo Winters (Ep 374)             Overcoming Racism 6. Clarence Shuler (Ep 435)        Keeping your wife   5. Paul Friesen (Ep 297)               Lovin’ Your Wife Like Christ When You Ain’t No Jesus.   4. Todd Wilson   (Ep 380)            Family Man Ministry 3. Paul Coughlin   (Ep 316)           No More Christian Nice Guy 2. Brad Huddleston (Ep 453)       Digital Cocaine 1. Allen Schwartz (Ep 281)            Leadville 100  Join Our Program. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Dave Wilson joined us to talk through his biggest mistakes as a dad:  TOP FIVE PARENTING MISTAKES Mistake #1: I left my soul at the office Mistake #2: I was nicer to the mailman than to my kids Mistake #3: I forgot the Bullseye  Mistake #4: I neglected my marriage Mistake #5: I didn’t hug enough He also walked us through what fatherhood looks like in its different seasons: The Four Stages of Parenting: 1. Discipline stage (ages one to five) 2. Training stage (ages five to twelve) 3. Coaching stage (ages twelve to eighteen) 4. Friendship stage (ages eighteen plus) For the past twenty-five years, Dave Wilson and his wife Ann have been featured speakers at Family Life’s Weekend to Remember®, and have also hosted their own marriage conferences across the country.  Dave and Ann host a radio show for Family Life with featured guests on marriage/relationships/money and parenting.    Dave has served as the Detroit Lions Chaplain for thirty-three years. They have three grown sons, three daughters-in-law, and four grandchildren. Dave and his wife co-authored the book, No Perfect Parents: Ditch Expectations, Embrace Reality which is our topic for today’s discussion.  https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/  Boots on the Ground: Listen to Family Life Today.  Join Our Program. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast https://youtu.be/eaJPlmp6XA0  

Jim lists his Top Ten Podcasts in Each of the Five Essentials of Manhood Protecting integrity - The Trailhead              10. Sam Black  (Ep 334)              Covenant Eyes            9. Joe Martin    (EP 261)              Real Men Connect                  8. Matt Loehr   (EP 263)              Whose Got your back            7. Bill Hendricks (EP 352)            Men of Influence                    6. Rod Handley (EP 394, 396)    Character that Counts            5. Tom Wilson (EP 411)                Five Essential to Engage        4. Bill Perkins (EP 88, 227)          6 Rules, Battles, Jesus Story                        3. Rick Johnson (EP 301)             Power of a Man                       2. Earl Wilson  (Ep 126)                Restoring the Fallen               1. John Eldredge (EP 94)             Wild at Heart      www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Brad Huddleston joined us with some alarming statistics regarding screentime and our kids' use of technology, what it does to their brains, and what to do about it. Brad Huddleston is an internationally respected speaker, consultant, teacher and author on the important issues such as technology and culture. He has worked with universities, schools, churches and law enforcement, and spoken to hundreds of thousands around the world on both the advantages of well-used technology tools and the dangers of the growing trend toward technology addiction. Brad has an on-going collaboration with the Bureau of Market Research (BMR) and its Neuroscience Division at the University of South Africa. Brad has a degree in Computer Science and a Diploma of Biblical Studies and is a credentialed minister in the Acts 2 Alliance (A2A) movement in Australia. He's also a frequent guest on radio and television and author of Digital Cocaine: A Journey Toward iBalance and The Dark Side of Technology: Restoring Balance in the Digital Age. Brad and his wife, Beth, live in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley in Virginia (USA). https://bradhuddleston.com/ Join Our Program. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast