Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast

Men are made to carry heavy loads. What does that mean? What different things are men required to carry to be a Man? www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum

Jody Burkeen is the Lead Pastor / Elder for Ignite Church. Jody is an author, speaker and a lover of the word of God. In 2010 he founded Man Up God’s Way, a national men’s ministry that is challenging men to step up for the kingdom of God. The MAN UP! ministry was birthed out of a desire to change the way Christian men do Christianity. Jody's self-described "Damascus Road Transformation" led him on a journey to search the scripture to find what he had been missing his whole life, which was Jesus Christ. did. The MAN UP! Gods Way ministry is Jody’s hope that he can challenge men to live a separated life. “All men have only five problems: sex, women, work, kids and money. That’s how simplistic we are. So somewhere out there, there is an accountability partner for you. You just have to want it. We will continue to have these problems until we lay them at the feet of Jesus. Get someone to help you. Begin the process together.” -Jody Burkeen Boots on the Ground: Head over to www.ManUpGodsWay.org  and pick up a copy of Jody’s book, Man Up God’s Way and go to the back of the book and take the 30 day challenge.   www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum

Do you know your loved one's love language?  Check out the quiz online. We encourage you to take it and have your spouse and kids take it. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum  

Bill Hendricks is President of The Giftedness Center, a Dallas-based consulting firm specializing in organizational effectiveness and individual career guidance. He is the author or coauthor of twenty books, including Your Work Matters to God, Living by the Book, and The Power of Uniqueness. He has written for numerous publications and shares his thoughts regularly at www.BillHendricks.net.   Bill holds an undergraduate degree in English from Harvard University, a master of science in mass communications from Boston University, and a master of arts in biblical studies from Dallas Theological Seminary. He is the proud father of three grown daughters by his late wife, Nancy, and is now married to Lynn Turpin Hendricks.   Specialization or Expertise: author of Men of Influence: The Transforming Impact of Godly Mentors, coauthored with his father, the late Dr. Howard Hendricks. www.thegiftednesscenter.com  Boots on the Ground:  Ask yourself this question: If it were not for blank, I would not be who I am today. Call them and thank them. If you don’t have one, find a mentor. And you also need to find someone to mentor. Enter to win Men of Influence at www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum

This Equipping in Ten breaks down some practical steps that you can do to create a climate of connection in your blended family. Jim takes some nuggets from Ron Deal's book Building Love Together in Blended Families. Jim also shares what his family did when he was in the growing up in his blended family. Enter to win your Free Copy of Building Love Together in Blended Families. Use this LINK to access A Guide To Building Love With The Five P's of Stepparenting. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum

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 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

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. The 5 P’s 1. Partnering- With your spouse 2. Pursue- The kids hearts, pursue a relationship with the kids. 3. Pace- Your Pursuit 4. Patience- Tell yourself that it’s ok to take time building a relationship. 5. Persistence- Keep on Bonus P – Prayer Use this LINK to access A Guide To Building Love With The Five P's of Stepparenting. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum

This is the first of a half dozen strategic times a year we interview what we call our “Average Joes Arena Heroes”. We also highlight these guys on our weekly E-Blast through our WAMGI (When a man Gets It) story. These are guys like you and me who are in the arena fighting for those people and causes they love. Don’t get me wrong, our experts and authors are WILL continue to be our bread and butter but it’s the Average Joe who is the local hero of the Men in the Arena organization. George Sielski is 73 from Jamestown, NY. George has been married to Annette for 54 years in July. George is retired and drives a bus two days a week doing medial transportation. He has been a Gideon for 20 years. He is a Deacon in his church, runs a Virtual Men in the Arena Team as well as helping lead the MITA forum on Face book as an Arena Coach.           Quotes:    "The Lord will put things in my way. It’s up to me to say yes or no." “Loyalty is a rare commodity nowadays.” "If you are messed up in your marriage you need to take a look at that. If you are looking at her you have a problem." “There is a special crown in heaven for the people that work with little kids.” "You don’t know how things will affect you later in life when you are young." "You are what you eat, That’s a fact." "Spend as much time planning your marriage as you do your wedding." "If you don’t want your prayers hindered, do right by your wife." "I know He is proud of me when I take care of my wife." "You are going to run into storms. Your vows are going to be the only thing that keeps you there." "Are you thinking about cheating? You think its greener on the other side? Let me tell you something. The devil fertilizes it with a lot of manure." Boots on the Ground If you are lacking Grit, get around Men who will challenge you to be a man of Grit. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum

In Mark Batterson's book, Play the Man, he writes about the 7 virtues a man should have to become the man God created him to be. Jim Ramos breaks each one down in this short equipping podcast. 1. Tough Love 2. Childlike Wonder 3. Will Power 4. Raw Passion 5. True Grit 6. Clear Vision 7. Moral Courage www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum

We believe that too many men these days lack Grit. If things get hard some males bail. If the "Feeling" of love dwindles they bail. "Men are made for pressure" - Brian Doyle In this episode we challenge men to have Grit. Boots on the Ground If you are lacking Grit, get around Men who will challenge you to be a man of Grit. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum