
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

Aug 1, 2022 • 11min
REBOOT: What is the Apex of Manhood? EP 565 w/ Jim Ramos
If there is a creator and He created you, don't you think he has a plan for your life? And in order for you to know what that plan is shouldn't you pursue the one who made you? What are some ways you pursue God? Join Our Program. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Jul 28, 2022 • 1h 3min
REBOOT: Keeping Your Wife Your Best Friend w/ Clarence Shuler EP 564
In one of Jim's favorite marriage episodes, Clarence Shuler joined us to teach you how to make your wife your best friend. Dr. Clarence Shuler was filmed as a marriage expert for one session of Oprah’s “Love Goals” reality show in 2020. He & his wife Brenda are members of FamilyLife’s Weekend to Remember Marriage Getaway Speaker Team. He serves on the Fatherhood CoMission Board. Clarence partners with Gary Chapman and speaks at The Five Love Languages and Date Night events. He has authored 10 books including our book for today, Making your Wife your Best Friend. "Conflict is not about winning. It’s about understanding." "If couples prays together, they have a 1 in 10000 chance of divorcing." "How I treat the gift (my wife) is a reflection of my worship for God." Boots on the Ground Ask yourself this question, and your wife. Are you a pleasure to be married to? 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 Youtube Version

Jul 25, 2022 • 29min
How to Help a Buddy in Crisis: Learning to Shut Up w/ Joe Bradley EP 563
This summer our Equipping in Ten episodes are interviews with some of our Men in the Arena National Team Captains. We have asked them to write a blog to go with their interview as well. Joe Bradley and his wife, Debbie, have been married for twenty-six years, have two grown children, and are now living life somewhere beyond the ‘stress bubble’ years and those of retirement. A Colorado native, he is an avid outdoorsman, finding himself closest to God when the only roof overhead is an aspen canopy or the milky way. A police officer for nearly thirty years, Joe hopes to spend whatever time remains empty nesting with his beloved wife, hunting with close friends, fly fishing, and pouring into the life and faith of others. 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 https://youtu.be/jkF0gQxEtro

Jul 21, 2022 • 1h 4min
REBOOT: Unleash Your Best in Life and Work w/ Eric Boles EP EP 562
Former NFL Wide Receiver Eric Boles joined us to help you identify roadblocks at work and home and how to get past them. Eric Boles is the CEO and Founder of The Game Changers, Inc., a noted global expert in talent development and peak performance. Eric greatest impact and focus is on people. His perspectives on managing and leading change, transforming culture and overcoming complacency are laced with practical tools and principles that can be applied to a man’s personal life. Eric learned many of his principles of peak performance, team dynamics and leadership from his experience as a Wide Receiver with the National Football League. Eric is the author of a book entitled “Moving to Great...Unleashing Your Best in Life and Work.” Which is our focus of today’s episode. Boots on the Ground Write down each of the questions in the 4 quarters and answer them honestly and Ask your wife if you were honest Who Am I? How Did I get Here? Where Am I Going? How Do I Get There? Thegamechangersinc.com Ericboles.com This Episode on Youtube 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

Jul 18, 2022 • 28min
Parenting the Stupid Years: How to Navigate Your Adult Children's Bad Decisions w/ Dale Collver EP 561
This summer our Equipping in Ten episodes are interviews with some of our Men in the Arena National Team Captains. We have asked them to write a blog to go with their interview as well. Dale Collver is the Operations Manager and Podcast Producer for Men in the Arena. He also worked with me for 8 years in youth ministry. Dale lives in McMinnville Oregon with Heather, his wife of 26 years. They have 3 adult daughters, Hayley, Hannah, and Hayden, and one adopted son Noah who is 8 years old. 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

Jul 14, 2022 • 1h 19min
SUMMER REBOOT: Your Best Marriage Now! w/ Paul and Virginia Friesen EP 560
This is a special episode with Jim and Shanna Ramos, and Dr's Paul and Virginia Friesen. You do not want to miss this one! Dr's. Paul and Virginia Friesen have been involved in Family Ministries for more than 40 years through family camps, church staff positions, speaking, consulting, and writing. In 2003, they founded Home Improvement Ministries (www.HIMweb.org), a non-profit organization dedicated to equipping individuals and churches to better encourage marriages and families in living out God's design for healthy relationships. As the lead resource couple at Home Improvement Ministries, the Friesen's regularly speak at marriage, men’s, and women’s conferences in the US and internationally, as well as local family and parenting seminars, and have an ongoing ministry with professional athletes. Paul and Virginia both have Doctorates in Marriage and Family Therapy from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Between them they have authored more than fifteen books and curriculums on parenting and marriage, including Letters to My Daughters, In Our Image, Raising a Trailblazer, Before You Save the Date, The Marriage App, and most recently, Lovin’ Your Wife Like Christ When You Ain’t No Jesus. Paul and Virginia were married in 1976 and are the parents of three young adult women, two of whom are now married to wonderful, Godly men. Their middle daughter is living fully for Christ as a single woman and trusting God for His best. Paul and Virginia’s greatest joy in life is knowing that their children are “walking in the truth.” The Marriage App Boots on the Ground Sit down with your wife and ask each other for forgiveness. Also, take notes on these applications and do them. 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

Jul 11, 2022 • 18min
Defining the Marriage You Want w/ Garrett Schooley EP 559
This summer our Equipping in Ten episodes are interviews with some of our Men in the Arena National Team Captains. We have asked them to write a blog to go with their interview as well. Garrett Schooley lives on the central coast of California with his wife Michelle, and 3 children Isaac (14), James (10), and Ruby (8). They are licensed foster parents. He is an elder at his church in Morro Bay. He works as a foreman for a landscape company in San Luis Obispo. 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

Jul 7, 2022 • 52min
SUMMER REBOOT: Investing For Your Future w/ Rick Robinson EP 558
In this podcast episode we hear from the semi-retired founder and CEO of Robinson Nursery Incorporated, Rick Robinson. Rick shares about his philosophies for giving, and to whom. What does good stewardship look like and what he believes God's Word tells him to do with his resources is also discussed. It’s no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose. -Jim Elliot Boots on the Ground: Take a step of faith in your stewardship journey by giving 10 percent. 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

Jul 5, 2022 • 38min
Three Steps to Find Your Path of Excellence w/ Kai Munshi EP 557
This summer our Equipping in Ten episodes are interviews with some of our Men in the Arena National Team Captains. We have asked them to write a blog to go with their interview as well. Kai is a former U.S. Marine Corps infantry officer and federal law enforcement officer. He still works for the government in the field of training and education. He and his wife Sheri have been married for over 20 years. They live on Saint Simons Island in Georgia. Kai serves on the Men in the Arena Board of Directors 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

Jun 30, 2022 • 57min
SUMMER REBOOT: Helping Your Blended Family Thrive w/ Ron Deal EP 556
Ron L. Deal is one of the most widely read and viewed experts on blended families in the country. He is founder of Smart Stepfamilies™, Director of FamilyLife Blended® for FamilyLife®, the author of over a dozen books and video resources on stepfamily living including the bestselling books Building Love Together in Blended Families with Dr. Gary Chapman His podcast FamilyLife Blended with Ron Deal and his one-minute radio feature are heard around the world and his work has been quoted/referenced by multiple news outlets such as the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNBC.com, and USA Today. www.familylife.com www.familylifeblended.com www.smartstepfamilies.com Use this LINK to access A Guide To Building Love With The Five P's of Stepparenting. 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