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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Oct 31, 2022 • 11min
Real Men Show Up: A Lesson from Jesus - Equipping Men in Ten EP 591
Christian man, are you TIRED? Are you stressed? We don't call that 20-year period where you're raising your family The Stress Bubble for nothing. You're not alone - Jesus was tired, too. But he showed up. This week, Jim Ramos walks you through a time when Jesus was tired, and what He did. He outlines three ways that you can show up like Jesus. Get Your Copy Now! of Jim's Newest Free Book Download! www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast
Oct 27, 2022 • 1h 5min
Getting Up Strong When Life Knocks You Down Hard w/ Chris Norton EP 590
Are you going through tough times? Has life knocked you down and you're struggling to get up? Or, maybe you're wondering if you have what it takes if bad things come your way. In this week's interview, Jim was joined by Chris Norton, a young man who was literally knocked down and was physically unable to get up. His story is so inspiring that Netflix produced a documentary about his journey to get back up again. His story will equip and motivate you to get back on your feet. Get Your Copy Now! of Jim's Newest Free Book Download! www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast
Oct 24, 2022 • 9min
The 4 Phases of Fatherhood: Which Dad Are You? - Equipping Men in Ten EP 589
Dad, which phase of fatherhood are you in? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Men in the Arena founder Jim Ramos walks you through the 4 different phases of fatherhood. Each phase has different challenges, benefits, and goals. By the end of this episode, you'll know which type of Father you currently are and what your goal should be for this season as Dad. 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
Oct 21, 2022 • 51min
Bonus Episode: How Dads Can Become Strong Men in Dangerous Times - Jim-Ramos on the Dad.Work Podcast
On this episode, Jim Ramos was interviewed by Dad.Work Podcast. Jim talks about how dads can become strong men in dangerous times, including the four phases of fatherhood, the ascent, peak, and descent of the masculine journey, what kids need from their fathers, and so much more. This interview fired up Curt Storring and Jim imparted great wisdom. https://dad.work/jim-ramos/
Oct 20, 2022 • 1h 5min
Defeating Shame: 4 Practices to Eliminate Shame and Addiction from Your Life w/ Ted Shimer EP 588
Are you finding an addictive behavior hard to kick once and for all? Do you have a negative mental script that you end up replaying over and over? Ted Shimer, the author of Freedom Fight, returned to dig deeper into one of the toughest roots of addiction - shame - and to teach you four key ways to eradicate the shame that is keeping you stuck. After you listen to our interview head over to the Freedom Fight website for your free thirty-day trial. thefreedomfight.org/30day. 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
Oct 17, 2022 • 19min
Prayer Warrior: How to Pray Using the Lord's Prayer Outline - Equipping Men in Ten EP 587
You've heard the Lord's Prayer countless times, but did you know it provides a step-by-step outline for your daily prayers? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, pastor and Men in the Arena founder Jim Ramos walks you through how to use the Lord's Prayer as a model for your own prayers, explaining how Jesus' words should impact what you pray today. 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
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Oct 13, 2022 • 1h 7min
Forgiving the Unforgivable: 7 Steps to Overcome Your Bitterness and Find Freedom w/ Bruce Hebel EP 586
Dr. Bruce Hebel, co-author of "Forgiving Forward" and leader of Forgiving Forward Ministries, discusses the art of forgiveness after experiencing deep personal wounds. He introduces his seven protocols for overcoming bitterness, emphasizing that forgiveness is a choice, not just a feeling. Bruce shares the physical and emotional consequences of holding onto unforgiveness, and how genuine forgiveness can lead to profound breakthroughs. He encourages listeners to bless those who hurt them and adopt a lifestyle of pre-forgiveness to cultivate healing.
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Oct 10, 2022 • 11min
The Prayer Warrior: 4 Pro Tips from Jesus on Prayer - Equipping Men in Ten EP 585
If we want to know how to effectively pray, we should go straight to the Pro, right? Jesus did more than give us The Lord's Prayer, he also spoke and modeled four ways to pray that made His prayers more effective. In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, author and pastor Jim Ramos walks you through 4 prayer tips drawn straight from the words and actions of Jesus Christ. By the end of this episode, you'll know how to pray more like the Pro. 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
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Oct 6, 2022 • 1h 3min
Opportunity Leadership: STOP Planning to Start Getting Results at Work and Home w/ Dr. Roger Parrott EP 584
Dr. Roger Parrott, long-serving university president and author on Christian leadership, shares Opportunity Leadership. He explains trading rigid plans for sensitivity to God-given openings. Short, practical takes cover steering by mission and gifting, acting quickly to seize family moments, accepting risk, and building teams around people rather than charts.
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Oct 3, 2022 • 18min
Prayer Warrior: The Easiest 5-Step System for How to Pray - Insight from Psalm 46:10 EP 583
Did you know that prayer is NOT talking to God? We tend to think that prayer is just an inner monologue directed at the Almighty, but that couldn't be further from the truth. In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, author and pastor Jim Ramos teaches you what prayer is and isn't, and a simple 5-step process you can use to connect with God at a deeper level. Psalm 46:10's 5-step process for prayer: #1: Be still and know that I am God #2: Be still and know that I am #3: Be still and know #4: Be still #4: Be https://youtu.be/_nOGxRXItk0 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
