Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast

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.  Sam Roberts Jr. is a Men in the Arena National Team Captain. He lives in Baker City Oregon with his wife of nine years, Bethany, 5-year-old daughter Avery, and 2-year-old son Levi. Sam is a diesel mechanic, worship leader, and outdoorsman. He loves to serve the church, camping, fishing, hunting, and boating. His unwavering faith journey started as a young child and has been guided by many great men whom he is thankful for. His single sentence testimony is “God is always faithful.” 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

This special Father's Day episode is from Jim Ramos at Yamhill Christian Church. What is that ONE WORD? It is mind-boggling how many men are caught off guard by that ONE WORD. That ONE WORD  has stopped men in their tracks.  That ONE WORD has caused some of the most successful leaders I know to scratch their heads in dismay. That one word has paralyzed some of the most action-oriented leaders I know.  When we hear that WORD “Leader” we lose our minds! What does it mean to be a leader of my family? So far, we have spent every week on one dude…YOU. Now we are turning up the heat because it isn’t about you. It is also about those GOD HAS COMMISSIONED YOU TO CARE FOR.  That ONE WORD—LEADER— has led to much confusion and it’s been that way for two millennia. Look at the pastoral Epistles for example. Paul spent more time in the Pastorals describing THAT ONE WORD than any of the other nineteen qualities, most of which being one-word descriptions. 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

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.  If you do not get the weekly equipping email, go to https://meninthearena.org/pages/weekly-equipping-blast and sign up today.  Jeff is currently serving Men in the Arena on the Board of Directors and is one of its National Team Captains where he leads a virtual team of men from around the country. Jeff is also an elder at Yamhill Christian Church, Yamhill, Oregon.  Jeff retired in February 2021 from 35 years in the steel industry with the last 16 years as President of Cascade Steel Rolling Mills, a company of Schnitzer Steel where he oversaw 400 employees.  Jeff received his BS and MS in Metallurgical Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines.  Jeff has been married to his fabulous bride, Julie, for the last 34 years and is a proud father of three adult children. 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

When you see a child what happens in your soul? For Wess Stafford he knows that one moment, one word can launch them into greatness. So, Wess doesn’t miss a chance to make a mark for Jesus in a child’s heart.  Dr. Wess Stafford is President Emeritus of Compassion International, one of the world’s largest Christian child development organizations, partnering with more than 60 denominations and 7,000 local churches and serving over 2 million children in 26 countries. Wess has worked both overseas and in leadership positions at ministry headquarters for four decades and served as President and CEO of Compassion International for 20 years.  Wess is an internationally recognized advocate for children in poverty, speaking up for those who cannot speak for themselves.   He earned undergraduate degrees from Moody Bible Institute and Biola University, and a master’s degree from Wheaton College, as well as a Ph.D. from Michigan State University.  The author of Too Small to Ignore: Why the Least of These Matters Most and Just a Minute: In the Heart of a Child, One Moment Can Last Forever. Get your copy of Just a Minute: In the Heart of a Child, One Moment ... Can Last Forever. https://www.amazon.com/Just-Minute-Heart-Moment-Forever/dp/0802409660

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.    If you do not get the weekly equipping email, go to https://meninthearena.org/pages/weekly-equipping-blast and sign up today.    Fred Workman is a 57-year-old medical doctor, specializing in Hospital Medicine. He is one of our volunteer Men in the Arena National Team Captains. Fred is married to his amazing bride for 32 years and has three grown children. Fred is a self-proclaimed “men’s group junkie with a passion to encourage and mentor men to fight for their spiritual mission.”  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

This summer we will be reposting a few of our favorite interviews. Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield immediately stuck out for us. Every dad needs to hear this episode. In January 2010 Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield founded The Abba Project where she leads dads of daughters ages 13 to 30 to dial in with more intention and consistency to their heart space. She leads a local group in Portland, Oregon annually every year from September through May. (you can read more under The Abba Project) Dr. Michelle has coached offspring Abba Project groups in Virginia and Washington State, with more to come. Dr. Michelle has written a book for dads of daughters titled, Dad, Here’s What I Really Need from You: A Guide for Connecting with Your Daughter’s Heart  and it’s also available in audiobook form in her own voice on Audible here. Her second book, “Let’s Talk, Conversation Starters for Dads and Daughters” is filled with scripts for dads to equip them to strategically lead their daughters into conversations that matter, with a focus on greater depth that will allow her to know herself better! Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield hosts a radio program called The Dad Whisperer where her purpose is to provide practical resources for dads, especially those with daughters. (available here, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts) http://www.drmichellewatson.com/ Boots on the Ground  For every daughter you have, sit down with them and ask them to talk, and ask to hear their heart.  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

There are three very specific things the Bible requires of a man who is the spiritual leader in his home. He must Protect, Provide and Preside, but it cannot stop there.  Jim will unpack how the Full Capacity Man steps into his leadership role in his family.  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

Named the 2022 Man of the Year by Men in the Arena, Mike Goins will be 76 next month and is an avid snow skier, road biker, and golfer. This guy has lived a noteworthy life worth learning from and imitating.  Mike spent his career as the CFO of four Universities retiring in 2011. Since then, Mike served as a volunteer with CASA, Friendsview Retirement Community, Young Life, his local Church, and Men in the Arena where he has served as Board Chair and Treasurer. He also leads two Men in the Arena teams—one local and one virtual.  When he isn’t volunteering he is an avid snow skier, recently teaching his granddaughters how to ski.  He rides thousands of miles annually with his bike club and is a regular on the golf course that butts up to his backyard.  He is a mentor and father figure to me and many others. For embodying what it means to live as your best version Mike Goins was selected as the Men in the Arena Man of the year for 2022.  Boots on the Ground: Which habit do you need to work on?  Spend major time with your kids Diet Exercise Rest: Sleep, day off, vacation Quiet time with God Serving 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

Ask me anything and we will answer to the best of our ability in this series of Equipping Men in Ten episodes. This week Jim answers this question; What is Truth?   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

In this episode, Caitlin, our digital marketing team member, shares what she has noticed about our tribe of men and their struggles as she has helped us take our social media to the next level. We get a woman’s inside perspective of Men in the Arena.    Caitlin is a Digital Marketing Consultant based in California. She has degrees in marketing and web and information technology, and has spent the last 14 years helping ministries with their marketing from home while homeschooling her four kids. Caitlin has known Jim for 27 years, ever since he was her high school youth pastor (she witnessed Jim's infamous "dumping-trophies-onto-the-ground" sermon illustration) and he spoke at her wedding. She influences much of Men in the Arena's digital presence, including the website, social media strategy, and advertising.    Boots on the Ground: Start praying 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 for your life, and marriage.  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