Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast

In this episode you will get life wisdom from the winningest coach in college football.  "Discipline is not what you do to a person but what you do for a person." -Ad Rutschman  Adolf "Ad" Rutschman (born October 30, 1931) is an American football coach, former baseball coach, and college athletics administrator. He was a head football coach for 24 seasons, head baseball coach for 13 seasons, and served as athletic director for 25 years at Linfield College. He is the first athletic director emeritus in the history of the college. He also served as head coach of football and baseball at his alma mater, Hillsboro High School. The 5-step formula for success: Set the goal in writing Make a plan Check the plan (Do you believe it?) Put the plan in action Stick with the plan (Don’t deviate)  Mail a check for $18 to Team Rutschman at 2142 NW Pine Hurst Dr. McMinnville Or 97128 for a copy of Winning with Class. 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

Are you a servant to others? Are you compelled to serve because the living Spirit lives in you? The Christian man is a servant. “Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits. Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes, nor figs from thistles, are they? So every good tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. So then, you will know them by their fruits." —Matthew 7:15-20- NASB It is a trustworthy statement: if any man aspiresto the office of overseer, it is a fine work he desires to do.—1 Timothy 3:1 I have given you an example to follow. Do as I have done to you.—John 13:15 (NLT) 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  

A devout man has certain characteristics that set him apart from other men who call themselves “Christians.” How are you doing in these areas.  For the overseer must be…devout. —Titus 1:7-8 Paul, a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God. —Romans 1:1 Devoted to consistent church attendance.  Devoted to a pure and holy life of Biblical obedience.  Devoted to separation for Christian service.  Devoted to W.A.L.K.I.N.G. with God. 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 Rich Gorecki talks about men and their need for authentic relationships with other men. Who do you have in your inner circle? Rich Gorecki is a self-professed “regular kind of guy” who writes from his own struggles with work-life balance that teetered on depression and his experiences with friendships. Rich's concept of “GodBuddies” led to his personal blog and recent book about a man's need for deeper, more authentic friendships based on raising boys, the cultural issues for men, participating in Bible studies and study retreats, and speaking on the topic of friendships. Rich is an elder at his local Presbyterian Church, trained Stephen Minister, and leader of its men’s group. He is a former Assistant Scoutmaster, coached his kids' teams, and volunteered with various local organizations. Rich lives in the western suburbs of Chicago and is married to his high school sweetheart, Cyndi, with whom they raised three boys into young adult men.  Boots on the Ground Identify who functions as your Paul, Barnabas and Timothy? 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 Jim challenges fathers to do some sort of rite of passage with his kids. How will they know they entered manhood? It is up to fathers to usher them into this stage in their lives. It is also important to bring other men around them to share what manhood looks like.  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

Brian Tome shares what the five marks of a man are. By this definition, are you a man? At the end of the podcast we will ask you to identify what areas you need to work on.  Brian Tome is the founding and senior pastor of Crossroads Church, 2017's fastest-growing church in America. Brian has authored four books including his best-seller, The Five Marks of a Man. He also hosts The Aggressive Life podcast. As an entrepreneur, Brian has opened several other non-profits and started Man Camp, a primitive weekend camping experience that has helped tens of thousands of men reclaim the code of manhood. An avid adventure motorcyclist, Brian rides tens of thousands of miles and camps more than 30 nights a year. Brian has also released an adventure ride TV show called Phantom Lake. He is married with three children and lives in Cincinnati, Ohio. Boots on the Ground: Identify which of the fives areas you are the weakest. Are you a man of vision, are you a man who takes a minority position, are you a team player, are you willing to work hard, and are you a protector. 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

The good man is not always a nice man. The Good man does good things, spends time with good people, and his actions are good. Men, stop being a nice man and be a good man.  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

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

A full capacity man is a generous man. He knows that he can not out give God. With the riches God has given you, are you generous with them? Jim shares from his book Full Capacity Man, how a generous man lives. An overseer must be…free from the love of money. —1 Timothy 3:2-3 Since an overseer manages God’s household, he must be blameless—…not pursuing dishonest gain.               —Titus 1:7 (NIV) 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

Episode 436 called “You are Soft” was our most responded to podcast—good and bad. After listening to it recently, I still stand on what I said, “WE ARE SOFT.” Soft equals weak. SO, when I say soft, I mean we are weak. Which is why I wrote the book, “STRONG Men Dangerous Times” People think Jesus was a pastor, I think he was more of a coach. Listen as Jim unpacks these thoughts.  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