
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

Oct 13, 2021 • 18min
The Full Capacity Man, The Peacemaker - Equipping Men in Ten, EP 486
Are you the Peacefaker, Peacebreaker, or Peacemaker? In this episode from Jim's book the Full Capacity Man, Jim explains what each one is and what a full capacity man should be. An overseer, then, must be…peaceable. —1 Timothy 3:2-3 Now the overseer is…not quarrelsome. —1 Timothy 3:2-3 (NIV) “Peacemakers see conflict as an opportunity to solve problems in a way that not only benefits everyone involved but also honors God. They use conflict to glorify God, serve others, and become more like Christ.” —Ken Sande and Kevin Johnson Resolving Everyday Conflict 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 7, 2021 • 1h 11min
What it Means to be a Values-Driven Man and What You Can Do About It w/ Ryan Chamberlin EP 485
What can happen in your life if you are driven by godly values? Dive into this podcast with Ryan Chamberlin and see what his values have driven him to create for you and me. Ryan Chamberlin is an author, speaker, and leadership influencer. For 25 years he worked with thousands of entrepreneurs, assisting them in growing their influence and profitability. Ryan has authored 4 books on value-driven success including one with the late relationship expert Gary Smalley titled 'The Rich You Formula.' In 2020 he ran for U.S. Congress in the most competitive race in Florida. And in January of 2021, he co-founded the True Patriot Network which recently launched a value-driven social media platform called TPN. Ryan has worked with Success Magazine, is a TEDX speaker, and frequently is asked to share at national conferences. Join True Patriot Network Now! www.gettpn.net/arena 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 5, 2021 • 21min
The Full Capacity Man, The Hospitable Man EP 484
In this Equipping in Ten Episode Jim challenges our way of thinking when we seek to understand what it means to be a hospitable man. Can you say that you are that man? For the overseer must be…hospitable. —Titus 1:7-8 (1 Timothy 3:2) “If a man be gracious and courteous to strangers, it shows he is a citizen of the world.” — Francis Bacon (1561-1626) Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it. —Hebrews 13:2 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. —Romans 12:13 (NIV) “When you open your home to strangers, you are opening your home to the Lord Jesus.” —Ray Pritchard Man of Honor Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins. Be hospitable to one another without complaint. —1 Peter 4:8-9 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 1, 2021 • 1h 5min
Just a Minute with a Child w/Wess Stafford EP 483
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. Boots on the Ground: Get your copy of Just a Minute: In the Heart of a Child, One Moment ... Can Last Forever. 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

Sep 28, 2021 • 18min
The Full Capacity Man, The Protector EP 482
In this Equipping in Ten episode Jim talks about what it means to be that man who is the protector. -Never Pick a Fight. Finish It. Now the overseer is… not violent. —1 Timothy 3:2-3 (NIV) An overseer…must (not) be…pugnacious. —1 Timothy 3:2-3 “There is one fairly good reason for fighting—and that is, if the other man starts it…When you can be perfectly certain that the other man started them, then is the time when you might have a sort of duty to stop them.” ― T.H. White The Once and Future King “Though God hates bullying, too many Christians don’t.” —Paul Coughlin, Free Us from Bullying “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. —Edmund Burke (1729-1797) “Never violate a woman, nor harm a child. Do not lie, cheat or steal. These things are for lesser men. Protect the weak against the evil strong.” — David Gemmell (1948-2006) White Wolf 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

Sep 23, 2021 • 1h 5min
What Great Fathers Tell Their Sons and Daughters w/ Jim Ramos EP 481
In this episode, Jim shares from his newest book, Tell Them: What Great Fathers Tell Their Sons and Daughters. This is a free download for a limited time. In this book, Jim shares 200 things that dads should share with their kids. Each page is one day with a challenge and a scripture. It is filled with practical conversation-starters that will help you set your kids up for greater success in knowing who they are in Christ. Get Your Copy Now! www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Sep 21, 2021 • 15min
The Full Capacity Man, The Vigilant Man EP 480
In this episode Jim share about what it looks like to be a vigilant man. A man who is aware of his surroundings is a vigilant man. A bishop then must be…vigilant. —1 Timothy 3:2 King James Version “Conquer yourself and you have conquered the world.” —St. Augustine “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” —Jesus, John 10:10 www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Sep 15, 2021 • 52min
Investing for Your Future w/Rick Robinson EP 479
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. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Sep 13, 2021 • 22min
The Full Capacity Man, The Moderate Man EP 478
In this episode Jim share about what it looks like to be a moderate man. He shares about what areas in our lives we need to be moderate in and why? There are some areas that most people don't talk about that Jim talks about here. How are you doing to be a moderate man? Can you answer what is your why? Do you have the ability to say NO to all things? Can you name the acceptable sin in our culture? For the overseer must not (be)…addicted to wine… but sober-minded —Titus 1:7-8 (NKJV) An overseer, then, must be…prudent…not addicted to wine. — 1 Timothy 3:2-3 (NASB) “Complete abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.” —St. Augustine (354-430 A.D.) www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Sep 10, 2021 • 1h 2min
Building Your Legacy Now w/Rex Tignor EP 477
Rex Tignor from Manupministries.net shares about LEGACY. Men, what kind of legacy will you leave behind? You know, it’s never too late to start over. L- Let it Go E- Example G- Grow Everyday A- Accessible C- Create Memories Y- You – Be the Best You Use Code Manup2021 for a free Download of Boot Camp for Men at Manupministrie.net Rex is the Founder of ManUp Ministries (2006), and works closely with Iron Sharpens Iron Men’s Conferences. Rex is a Men in the Arena National Team Captain launching an Eastern Time Zone team in October. Rex is passionate about helping men get out of the rut and he loves helping churches launch ministries to men. Boots on the Ground: Here it is. Write down 50 things you want to say to your kids. These are words you want to leave them with them. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast