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.
Episodes
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Mar 21, 2023 • 8min
5 Ways to Tech-Proof Your Kids - Equipping Men in Ten EP 627
Are you concerned about your kids' screentime? You know this stuff is addictive, but how should you manage the use of phones, video games, computers, and TV in a way that makes sense in a digital world? There are a lot of opinions out there on how much technology is too much. Some are too extreme, some are too lax. In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Jim Ramos offers the best guidelines he has found for managing the tech in your home. (The steps in this episode came from our interview with past expert guest, Jasper Hall, president of pureHOPE.)
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Mar 18, 2023 • 1h 14min
Reboot: Measure of a Man w/ Gene Getz
In this classic episode of the Men in the Arena podcast, Gene Getz joined Jim Ramos to discuss his classic book, Measure of a Man. How do you measure up?
Mar 16, 2023 • 53min
Overcoming the Invisible Marriage-Killer: How to Fix the Elephant in Your Marriage w/ Jason Karampatsos EP 626
Has your "happily ever after turned into struggling to keep your marriage alive? You might have begun your marriage with an incomplete picture of each other that is silently, invisibly destroying your relationship. This week, Jason Karampatsos joins Jim Ramos to discuss his book, "The Elephant in the Marriage." This episode will help you discover what is trampling your marital satisfaction and how to fix it. (Jason's previous two appearances on the Men in the Arena podcast are in episodes 239 and 240.)
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Mar 14, 2023 • 18min
10 Things Great Dads Do (That Average Dads Don't) - Equipping Men in Ten EP 625
Are you a great dad? How do you know? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Jim Ramos gives you a 10-item checklist to help you know if you're average, mediocre dad or an excellent one.
Mar 11, 2023 • 34min
Bonus: How Clean is Your Cup? - Jim Ramos at The MAG
In this bonus recording of Jim Ramos speaking at a local gathering for men in McMinnville, Oregon, he outlines his new theme for the year - "Clean the Cup" - and what it means to the Godly man.
Mar 10, 2023 • 55min
Your Wife Doesn't Communicate Like You: How to Leverage Your Communication Styles for a Happier Marriage w/ Bill Farrel EP 624
Fighting? Miscommunication? Hurt feelings? Ever feel like you and your wife are speaking completely different languages? That's because you and your wife have different communication styles. This week, author Bill Farrel joined Jim Ramos to discuss his book, 'Men are Like Waffles, Women are Like Spaghetti." He explains why communication seemed so much easier while you were dating, and teaches you to leverage your differences to make a happier, more solid marriage. Understanding how God made men and women to communicate will change your marriage forever.
Mar 7, 2023 • 12min
The Godly Man's Habits: 7 Marks of a Godly Man - Equipping Men in Ten EP 623
Christian men, there are 7 specific habits that Godly men build into their lives. Are they built into yours? On this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Jim Ramos shares what a Godly man does, and helps you identify whether you have a blind spot that is holding you back in your faith.
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Mar 4, 2023 • 25min
Bonus: Who Are You? How to Figure Out Your Unique Purpose - Jim Ramos at the MAG
Jim Ramos dives into the core of personal identity and purpose. He encourages men to ask essential questions about who they are and what they are made for. By referencing Moses' journey, he illustrates how our past can shape our future. The S.H.A.P.E. framework is introduced to help discover one's unique gifts and experiences. With insights on values and purpose, he prompts listeners to reflect on their life's impact and reminds them it's never too late to pursue their God-given mission.
Mar 2, 2023 • 58min
Defying the Doctors: 'You'll Never Do Another Push-Up' to 65,000 w/ Dustin Newman EP 622
When Dustin Newman was 22, a devastating motorcycle accident tore off half his leg and ruined his left arm. The doctors said he'd never do a normal, full push-up again. In 2022, he joined the Men in the Arena push-up challenge and did 65,000! This week, Dustin joined Jim Ramos to dig deeper into his inspiring story of overcoming the odds with God's help. You'll walk away from this episode inspired and ready to push through the challenges and tough circumstances you are facing today.
Feb 28, 2023 • 6min
MANLAWS: 101 Ways to Get Your Man Card Revoked (and Rules to Live By) - Equipping Men in Ten EP 621
Too close at the urinal? MANLAW VIOLATION. Looking another guy in the eye while eating a banana? MAN CARD REVOKED! In this week's equipping episode, Jim Ramos walks you through his hilarious new free book, "MANLAWS: 101 Ways to Get Your Man Card Revoked (and Rules to Live By)." If you've ever submitted a Man Law to us, you'll want to check this book out - maybe yours made it into the book! Get your copy for free, it's now available at meninthearena.org.
