Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast

Do you regularly make the easy decisions for the soft and easy life? In this episode Jim will challenge you to make the tough decisions. The ones that most men won't choose. The ones that cause you to have discipline.  www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast Contact us.

Jay Payleitner spent a decade in major market advertising.  (Chicago, Michigan Avenue) But God called him into Christian media.  And he became a busy freelance radio producer for Josh McDowell Radio, Today’s Father, Jesus Freaks Radio for Voice of the Martyrs, Project Angel Tree with Chuck Colson, and others. He speaks at marriage conferences, men’s retreats, and Iron Sharpens Iron events in 20 states. Jay has written more than 25 books and sold more than a half million copies including the bestselling 52 Things Kids Need from a Dad, What If God Wrote Your Bucket List? and The Jesus Dare.  Jay’s books have been translated into more than ten languages.   Jay and his high school sweetheart, Rita, live in the Chicago area where they raised five great kids, loved on ten foster babies, and just welcomed grandchild #7. The Prayer of Agur Boots on the Ground: Read Proverbs 30 and write a prayer for your life. Leave us a positive review. Find us on social media and engage in a conversation about this podcast.  Men in the Arena on Facebook www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast Contact us. Instagram 

Jim Ramos unpacks 3 things that men believe about courage. 1. Courage is not a spiritual gift. 2. Courage is not a fruit of the spirit. 3 Courage is not one of the Ten Commandments. Leave us a positive review. Find us on social media and engage in a conversation about this podcast.  Men in the Arena on Facebook www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast Contact us. Instagram 

Elmo Winters is the Founder/Executive Director of the KINGDOM Group International, Inc., an organization dedicated to racial healing, unity and reconciliation utilizing the life changing Gospel of Christ. The KINGDOM Group hosts events to bring diverse groups together for dialogue and relationship building.  Reverend Winters has been in ministry for over 42 years as a Church Planter, Pastor, Bible Institute Instructor and Hospice Chaplain.  Additionally, he has served as a short-term Missionary to Kenya, Mexico, and Russia, where he trained pastors and ministry leaders.  Working with EndPoint Ministries of Nairobi, Reverend Winters continues to assist with church/school planting in the south eastern region of Kenya.  Having earned a Masters in Business Administration (MBA), he provides business consulting to non-profit organizations, ministries, and small businesses. Winters serves on the boards of Gulf South Men of Louisiana, the National Coalition of Ministries to Men (NCMM), the Louisiana Lagniappe Country Walk to Emmaus (LCWE) and the Mercy Education Foundation of Liberia, Africa. Elmo Winters is married to the lovely Therese Winters and reside in Baton Rouge, LA.  They are proud parents of five children and nine grandchildren. Boots on the Ground: Walk across the room to someone who is different than you and look them in the eyes and shake their hand. Start to see people with the eyes of Christ.  KINGDOM GROUP WEBSITE Order OVERCOMING RACIAL AND CULTURAL BARRIERS To Disciple Men www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast Contact us.  

Kent Evans with Manhood Journey joins us again to break down the 3 steps that each man should do to become their best version.  Climb Down - Humility - Admit you need help. Determine the Gaps - What are some areas you need to grow as a man? Spot Helpers -  You need guys around you that can help you identify your week spots. www.manhoodjourney.org  www.fatheronpurpose.org  www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast Contact us.

Kent Evans is the Executive Director and co-founder of Manhood Journey, a ministry that helps fathers become disciple-makers. After a twenty-year career as a business leader, he embarked on biblical Fatherhood ministry projects. He’s appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. He’s spoken at parenting and men’s events. His first book, Wise Guys: Unlocking Hidden Wisdom from the Men Around You, was written to help men learn how to find mentors and wise counsel. Learn more at manhoodjourney.org or fatheronpurpose.org. Kent’s life has been radically affected by godly mentors and his lovely wife, April. They have been married twenty-five years and have five sons and one daughter-in-law. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. You can find him on social media @manhoodjourney www.manhoodjourney.org www.fatheronpurpose.org Boots on the Ground: When was the last time you observed another man’s expertise and asked him to help you with that skill? Seek out this guys and ask. Have coffee or lunch together.   www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast Contact us.

We believe many are confused what courage look likes. Jim Ramos gives us Four things that we should know. Courage is a personal choice. Courage is a character trait over time. Courage is a call to action. Courage is a sign of strength. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast Contact us.

Joe Myall has been married three times and has four biological children, 3 sons and 1 daughter, as well as two stepsons. He has 13 grandchildren, with number 14 due in November. Joe’s first marriage ended in divorce in 1989 after 19 years for a multitude of reasons, most of which can be boiled down to one statement- “He was not the man God wanted him to be.” Joe married Robyn in 1990. Although he had made an intellectual decision to accept Christ as Savior in 1968, it was 1998 before Joe truly had a conversion experience. That fall, Joe decided he was tired of having to always be right, being judgmental of others and he turned his life over to God. In 2002, Joe was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, went through chemotherapy and is now 17 years post-chemo.          In 2006, Joe and Robyn “retired” and moved 1000 miles from the Central Coast area of California, about mid-way between LA and SF, to western Washington across the Puget Sound from Seattle. Robyn had worked as a psychiatric RN and Joe had been in law enforcement. Eventually, Robyn went to work part time for the local mental health agency and Joe worked with the county drug court program for a few years.          Between 2006 and early 2019, Joe was involved in several ministries in his church and his community, including working with the youth pastors, men’s ministry and as a chaplain with the local fire district.          In the Spring of 2015, Robyn became ill and was diagnosed with stage-4 metastatic cancer of unknown origin, with a prognosis of 2-3 months to live. Robyn declined any diagnostic tests or treatment, opting for quality over quantity of life. God gave Joe and Robyn 2.5 more years together, before she began experiencing extreme pain in August of 2017. In September, Robyn was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Lymphoma with weeks to live. She passed away at home with Joe, her sons and a daughter in-law by her side. Boots on the Ground Sit down with your wife face to face. Look her in the eye and tell her you love her. And share with her why you are thankful for her. Grief Share- 13 week programmed study Experiencing Grief by Norm Wright Shattered Dreams by Larry Crab www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast Contact us.

So many spend a great deal of money and attention on the wedding, but when it comes to the marriage they fail to invest financially or put in the work to make it great. As a parent, what will you be willing to do to help your kids' marriage succeed? Pay for an expensive wedding or invest in their marriage? www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast Contact us.    

Marsh Bull is a technical type guy working with computers for 5 decades. His focus until turning 51 was on my career & getting ahead in the corporate world. He believed he was a good man, working hard to take care of his family. Focusing on his career, he had allowed his home life to crumble. He was working 14 hours a day for IBM when his brokenness finally caught up with him. It was Sat. October 21, 1995 when he pulled off the road and shouted a one-word prayer, “Help.”   Instantly a sensation of total love permeated his entire body. It felt like a warm molasses covering him from head to toe. At the time, He didn’t understand it was the Holy Spirit entering his body. This is what defines Marsh, his life before Christ & his life after Christ. He was probably like you if you don’t know Christ!  Boots on the Ground: Head on over to Marsh Bull’s website and pick up some of his free resources, grab some guys and start a group.  Website: https://www.mensgroup.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mensgroupfoundation/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/c-b-1983119/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mensgrouptopics/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mensdiscussiontopics/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mensgrouptopics Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/mensgrouptopics www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast Contact us.