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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Apr 8, 2026 • 7min
When Giving Becomes Dangerous - Podcast Highlight: The Gifting Trap: Lessons from the Queen of Sheba and Not-So-Wise Solomon EP 989
A lively look at the Queen of Sheba and Solomon lore, including rumors of a secret affair and Ethiopian legends about Menelik. Discussion of extra-biblical stories and their long-term consequences. Practical talk about gift-giving: using we/us language, three goals of gifts, and how wording can prevent conflict.
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Apr 6, 2026 • 37min
Guardrail #9: Send It from "Us" - Ten Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage EP 988
Mike Stepper, a local concrete business owner and nearly 30-year married volunteer, shares practical marriage and leadership examples. They unpack how gift-giving can create temptation and confusion. They explain why sending gifts from "us" instead of "me" protects relationships. Practical workplace rules and public acts of affirmation are highlighted as small but powerful guardrails.
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Apr 3, 2026 • 27min
The Gifting Trap: Lessons from the Queen of Sheba and Not-So-Wise Solomon – Message at the MAG EP 987
A look at Solomon and the Queen of Sheba spotlighting praise, lavish gifts, and extended access. Discussion about how compliments and attention can erode boundaries and open risky story loops. Practical tips on including your partner when thanking or gifting others to protect marriage trust.
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Apr 1, 2026 • 10min
Your Guide to Grit - Podcast Highlight: An Olympic Gold Medalist's Guide to Grit EP 986
Danny O'Shea, Olympic-level pair skater who battled injuries and performed under immense pressure. He describes confronting career-threatening setbacks and reframing pain as character-building. Short, vivid stories cover competing injured, designing trials for growth, and leaning on faith to perform when it mattered most.
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Mar 31, 2026 • 53min
Guardrail #7: Handle with Care - Ten Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage EP 985
Barry Myers, a civil engineer and longtime church leader married for decades, speaks from practical experience on marriage and faith. He and Jim tackle attraction, boundaries around physical touch, modesty, and how the church should honestly address male temptation. They explore Genesis, worship focus, accountability, and practical guardrails for protecting marriage.
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Mar 24, 2026 • 42min
Guardrail #5: Compliment with Caution - Ten Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage EP 984
John Palacios, a pastor with 40+ years of ministry experience and long-term accountability to the host, discusses the power of words. They explore how compliments can unintentionally create emotional connections. Short takes cover motives behind praise, boundaries with women in ministry, and when praise is appropriate at work or with family.
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Mar 20, 2026 • 1h 5min
An Olympic Gold Medalist's Guide to Grit w/ Danny O'Shea EP 983
Danny O'Shea, American pair skater and 2026 Olympic team gold medalist known for grit, perseverance, and faith. He recounts years of partner changes, brutal injuries, and skating on a broken foot to secure Olympic spots. He discusses strength routines, mental toughness, reframing adversity, faith-driven focus, team dynamics, and choosing the hard path to grow.
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Mar 18, 2026 • 8min
What's your 'Dominion'? - Podcast Highlight: Man's Dominion Mandate EP 982
Tristan Johnson, Christian speaker and teacher who explores biblical manhood and leadership. He teases the meaning of 'dominion' from Genesis and reframes it as servant leadership in marriage. He talks about daily practical service, owning your household, and breaking cycles of fatherlessness. The conversation mixes humor, responsibility, and clear, actionable reminders for family life.
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Mar 17, 2026 • 31min
Guardrail #8: Flirt with Purpose - Ten Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage - EP 981
Mark McDonnell, a long-married husband and former sawyer with 47 years of marriage and ministry experience, shares practical faith-rooted marriage wisdom. They define “flirting with purpose,” warn against casual compliments that drift attention, and offer everyday ways to redirect playfulness and affirmation back to your wife. Short, actionable ideas for staying intentional, present, and protective of your marriage.
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Mar 13, 2026 • 37min
Man's Dominion Mandate: What Does 'Dominion' in Genesis 1:28 Actually Mean? w/ Tristan Johnson EP 980
Tristan Johnson, founder of Elite Men who left pro-football dreams to launch a men's ministry, discusses the dominion mandate from Genesis as a stewardship mindset. He explores servant leadership in marriage, daily routines that model purpose, the crisis of fatherlessness, revival among Gen Z, and mentoring models to pass faith and responsibility to the next generation.
