

Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast
Jim Ramos
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.
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.
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Mar 8, 2019 • 1h 13min
223. Sex and a Man's Brain
Kirk M Samuels is “The Intimacy Incubator”. He is a gifted speaker and an award-winning member of Toastmaster’s International. For thirty of the first forty years of his life, Kirk was addicted to pornography. Numerous relationships and careers suffered as a result. At his lowest point, Kirk was ready to end his life. Then, after the most significant of breakthroughs, Kirk created a class for men called Free Indeed. Kirk’s real, practical experience makes him uniquely qualified to speak about today’s porn consumer and relationships. His book For Your Eyes Only: The Inside Scoop About Men, Porn, and Marriage reveals to women how her man can become addicted to her. Kirk is a featured radio personality on The Real Traci Rock Show and The Corner Café Radio. In June 2018, Kirk launched the Uplift communities, where people who have been impacted by pornography can connect and learn from experts how to grow in mind, body, and soul. Uplift consists of a platform for men and a platform for women to connect through bi-monthly webinars. Connect with Kirk: www.kirkmsamuels.com www.uplifther36.com www.uplifthim36.com Twitter - @kirkmsamuels Facebook Page - @kirkmsamuels https://www.facebook.com/kirkmsamuels/ Instagram - kirkmsamuels 720-515-6536 Call me! Boots on the Ground: Part 1 Get CovenantEyes App. Part 2 Go home and make love to your wife. Lights on face to face. Tell her you love her. Pray for her.

Mar 5, 2019 • 19min
222. Understanding your woman's words
What does she really mean? Your wife says, "what are you thinking about"? What is she really asking? When she asks certain questions is she really asking that question or is it code for something else? We did some research and have the chilling answers. www.meninthearena.org

Mar 5, 2019 • 58min
221. A Man’s Greatest Questions
What are the questions a man should be asking his friends? Do you care about their eternity? Jeff Hart answers these questions and more. Jeff Hart is the Portland Area Director of Search Ministries, since 1992. He leads Open Forum outreaches to seekers, and organizes seeker-sensitive events. He meets on a regular basis to disciple new and mature believers in the essentials of the Christian faith. Jeff leads apologetics and lifestyle evangelism courses in homes, churches, and organizations. He manages Advisory Team. Prepares annual strategic plan and budget, and implements all fundraising initiatives. His Highlights: Developed unique Apologetics leadership training intensive study course. Established volunteer-based supervised ministry. Oregon State Director, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, 1986-1992 Ministered to Oregon state coaches. Coordinated athletic camps. Established FCA Huddles in area junior high schools, and colleges. Inspirational and educational speaker. Trained adult leaders and youth in small group mechanics and lifestyle evangelism. Athletic Career: Offensive Lineman, Los Angeles Express (United States Football League) 1984-1985 Team Captain. Player Representative. Offensive Right Tackle, Baltimore Colts (National Football League) 1979-1984 Team Captain. Assistant Player Representative. Two Year Starter, Winnipeg Blue Bombers (Canadian Football League) 1977-1978 Offensive Tackle and Special Teams. Offensive Tackle, New Orleans Saints 1976-1977 Offensive Tackle and Special Teams Offensive Tackle, San Francisco Forty Niners (National Football League) 1975-1976 Third Round Draft Pick Boots on the ground moment: Pick one of your buddies, ask them about their spiritual journey. www.meninthearena.org

Feb 26, 2019 • 10min
220. One thing you should never leave home without
It is so important that the whole world knows that your wife is #1. Do other women know you are married and unavailable? There is a simple way to let them know. Enjoy this episode. www.meninthearena.org

Feb 22, 2019 • 1h 7min
Longevity in Life w/ Bud Lindstrand EP 219
Checking out and retiring from life and your purpose is not an option for the Christian Man. He lives each day to the fullest, giving back to others, and making his world a better place. Bud Lindstrand was the former CEO of Moda Health Plans, now MODA Health, a major provider of health insurance in Oregon. When he began with Moda Health, it was a small company with 23 employees and $4 million in revenues. When he retired, Moda Health had over 400 employees and revenues in excess of $400 million. Lindstrand received a B.A. in History from Northwestern in 1954, attended Western Conservative Baptist Seminary (1955) and the University of Oregon (1956-57) and is a 1983 Alumnus of the Harvard Business School. He worked with Aetna Life & Casualty in various management positions (1957-74) before going to work with Moda Health. Lindstrand was married to Roxann from 1953 until her death in 2000. They raised two children, Marty and Deon. In May 2002 he married Gail, a family friend of 35 years. Their marriage brought her children, Dodd and Paige, into his family. They have fourteen grandchildren. Born and raised in a Christian home, Lindstrand made a public profession of Christ and was baptized at age nine; however, he says his true conversion took place during his freshman year at Northwestern. Lindstrand has taught adults in Sunday school and other Bible study settings for more than 40 years, and has served on church boards wherever he has worshipped. An interest in music, which began at Northwestern, has grown to include singing with church choirs and special music groups, as well as solo work. Lindstrand's board work includes the Western Conservative Baptist Seminary, Oregon Health and Science University, Oregon Symphony Association, American Symphony Orchestra League, Business Committee for Arts, The Capital Initiative, Association for Portland Progress, WorldVenture Mission Board, IDEAS-Christian Humanitarian Society, Oregon Symphony Foundation, Lewis & Clark Trustee, and Medical Society of Metropolitan Portland. Bud and his wife, Gail, currently serve as volunteer National Prayer Coordinators with the Luis Palau Evangelistic Association in Portland, Oregon. Boots on the Ground Moment: Find a guy 10-20 years plus ahead of you. Approach him and meet regularly to have him help you in your journey.

Feb 20, 2019 • 13min
218. Discovering your life's calling
Who am I and why am I hear is asked by many men? Well, what brings you life? Not sure of your calling? This episode will help you to do a few things that will help you on your journey. www.meninthearena.org

Feb 15, 2019 • 1h 8min
Understanding Who You Are EP 217
Gary Barkalow has a passion and desire to help men know their calling and live into it. Check out his links below. Boots on the Ground: Collect the dots in your life. Collect all the intel that you have Gary of the past and present that bring me to life. Who are you and what is your calling? Gary Barkalow gary@thenobleheart.com www.thenobleheart.com www.WhatAreYouDoingHere.info

Feb 12, 2019 • 10min
216. Disarming your angry wife
What phrase can you say to disarm your angry wife? As men, we have tried many and failed miserably. We wish to give you the tools to respectfully stop the crazy cycle. www.meninthearena.org

Feb 7, 2019 • 1h 5min
215. Living the Adventurous Life
So many men live the sedentary life when they are created to live The Adventurous life. They must choose to live a life of adventure or let life just happen. We suggest you choose the latter. "Genius is the capacity to retrieve wonder at will." Jeff Andrechyn Captain American Airlines 35 years Boots on the Ground Moment- Plan an adventure, Death Ruck, scuba certified, Back to school, dream job, take your wife on a vacation. jandrechyn@gmail.com www.meninthearena.org

Feb 4, 2019 • 13min
214. Answering the 4 most important questions your wife is asking
In every woman, there is a gland called the security gland. She is asking you 4 questions. What are they and are you making sure that she is secure with you? www.meninthearena.org