

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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Jun 13, 2022 • 23min
Seeking Manly Advice: Overcoming Pride to Become Your Best Version w/ Fred Workman EP 551
This summer our Equipping in Ten episodes are interviews with some of our Men in the Arena National Team Captains. We have asked them to write a blog to go with their interview as well. If you do not get the weekly equipping email, go to https://meninthearena.org/pages/weekly-equipping-blast and sign up today. Fred Workman is a 57-year-old medical doctor, specializing in Hospital Medicine. He is one of our volunteer Men in the Arena National Team Captains. Fred is married to his amazing bride for 32 years and has three grown children. Fred is a self-proclaimed "men's group junkie with a passion to encourage and mentor men to fight for their spiritual mission." 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

Jun 9, 2022 • 1h 10min
SUMMER REBOOT: Tips to Becoming a Daughter Whisperer from the Dad Whisperer w/ Michelle Watson EP 550
This summer we will be reposting a few of our favorite interviews. Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield immediately stuck out for us. Every dad needs to hear this episode. In January 2010 Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield founded The Abba Project where she leads dads of daughters ages 13 to 30 to dial in with more intention and consistency to their heart space. She leads a local group in Portland, Oregon annually every year from September through May. (you can read more under The Abba Project) Dr. Michelle has coached offspring Abba Project groups in Virginia and Washington State, with more to come. Dr. Michelle has written a book for dads of daughters titled, Dad, Here's What I Really Need from You: A Guide for Connecting with Your Daughter's Heart and it's also available in audiobook form in her own voice on Audible here. Her second book, "Let's Talk, Conversation Starters for Dads and Daughters" is filled with scripts for dads to equip them to strategically lead their daughters into conversations that matter, with a focus on greater depth that will allow her to know herself better! Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield hosts a radio program called The Dad Whisperer where her purpose is to provide practical resources for dads, especially those with daughters. (available here, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts) http://www.drmichellewatson.com/ Boots on the Ground For every daughter you have, sit down with them and ask them to talk, and ask to hear their heart. 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

Jun 7, 2022 • 21min
That ONE WORD: What the Bible Says to Men About Spiritual Leadership EP 549
There are three very specific things the Bible requires of a man who is the spiritual leader in his home. He must Protect, Provide and Preside, but it cannot stop there. Jim will unpack how the Full Capacity Man steps into his leadership role in his family. 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

Jun 2, 2022 • 1h 2min
Finishing Strong: Habits to Achieve Greatness w/ Mike Goins EP 548
Named the 2022 Man of the Year by Men in the Arena, Mike Goins will be 76 next month and is an avid snow skier, road biker, and golfer. This guy has lived a noteworthy life worth learning from and imitating. Mike spent his career as the CFO of four Universities retiring in 2011. Since then, Mike served as a volunteer with CASA, Friendsview Retirement Community, Young Life, his local Church, and Men in the Arena where he has served as Board Chair and Treasurer. He also leads two Men in the Arena teams—one local and one virtual. When he isn't volunteering he is an avid snow skier, recently teaching his granddaughters how to ski. He rides thousands of miles annually with his bike club and is a regular on the golf course that butts up to his backyard. He is a mentor and father figure to me and many others. For embodying what it means to live as your best version Mike Goins was selected as the Men in the Arena Man of the year for 2022. Boots on the Ground: Which habit do you need to work on? Spend major time with your kids Diet Exercise Rest: Sleep, day off, vacation Quiet time with God Serving others 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

May 31, 2022 • 10min
AMA 12: What is Truth? EP 547
Ask me anything and we will answer to the best of our ability in this series of Equipping Men in Ten episodes. This week Jim answers this question; What is Truth? 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

May 27, 2022 • 1h 3min
The State of Men: What MITA's Social Media Tells Us EP 546
In this episode, Caitlin, our digital marketing team member, shares what she has noticed about our tribe of men and their struggles as she has helped us take our social media to the next level. We get a woman's inside perspective of Men in the Arena. Caitlin is a Digital Marketing Consultant based in California. She has degrees in marketing and web and information technology, and has spent the last 14 years helping ministries with their marketing from home while homeschooling her four kids. Caitlin has known Jim for 27 years, ever since he was her high school youth pastor (she witnessed Jim's infamous "dumping-trophies-onto-the-ground" sermon illustration) and he spoke at her wedding. She influences much of Men in the Arena's digital presence, including the website, social media strategy, and advertising. Boots on the Ground: Start praying 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 for your life, and marriage. 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

May 24, 2022 • 14min
AMA 11: How Do You Do Self-Care to Stay Balanced? EP 545
Ask me anything and we will answer to the best of our ability in this series of Equipping Men in Ten episodes. This week Jim answers this question; How Do You Do Self-Care to Stay Balanced? 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

May 19, 2022 • 46min
Breaking Out of a Rut: Reclaim Your Passion for Life w/ Nicky Billou EP 544
What are you doing with your dreams? Are you even dreaming? In this episode, Nicky Billou will challenge you to take your dreams and get active in going after them! Nicky Billou is the Founder of the Sovereign Man Movement. Host of the Sovereign Man Podcast, and the Thought Leader Revolution Podcast. Helped save 60+ marriages from divorce. Author of 7 books, including Finish Line Thinking: How To Think & Win Like A Champion, and The Thought Leader's Journey, which is our subject today. Boots on the Ground: Send out a probe. Answer the three questions we discussed and start doing something now as you transition. 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

May 16, 2022 • 10min
AMA 10: For Wives: How to Equip Your Husband for a Successful Marriage EP 543
Ask me anything and we will answer to the best of our ability in this series of Equipping Men in Ten episodes. This week Jim answers this question; How could a woman better equip her husband to ensure a successful and awesome marriage? 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

May 12, 2022 • 54min
Porn Star to Pastor: Overcoming Shame from Your Past w/ Joshua Broome - EP 542
There was a 6-year period when Joshua was one of the most successful adult film stars in the world making over 1,000 films at a rate of 20-25 a month. He became famous, rich, and traveled the world, but soon discovered that none of those things filled the emptiness in his heart. He quit the industry in 2012 and gave his life to Jesus soon after due to the influence of his bride, Hope. The redemption story of what God did in his life is one that men everyone needs to hear. Joshua is currently a pastor at the Good News Baptist Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and travels around the country preaching his faith. https://www.joshuabroome.me Boots on the Ground Men, it is vital that we protect all our devices against porn. Get Covenant Eyes on all your devices. 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


