

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 5, 2022 • 14min
AMA 4: Honoring Women, Physical vs. Spiritual Health, Choosing a Church - Equipping Men in Ten EP 531
In this Episode Jim will answers these questions: Where do you get honor women from? Tik Tok [In response to physical health affecting spiritual health reel] Hey brother, do you have any scriptures you can share on this topic?- Ben B. [Go to church Reel] Any tips on what to look for when looking for a new church? I am skeptical of all of them but at the same time feel like a homeless Christian.- bmaxwell5 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

Apr 1, 2022 • 1h 4min
Ignite Your Zeal for Life. Seven Flames of the Man on Fire w/ Steven Mansfield EP 530
In this interview, Steven Mansfield will share from his book, Men on Fire, about the fires his book is designed to ignite in your soul. The tending of the fire afterward belongs to you. The Fire of Heritage The Fire of Battle The Fire of Destiny The Fire of Friendship The Fire of Love The Fire of Legacy The Fire of God Author of Mansfield's Book of Manly Men, Building Your Band of Brothers (both also available in Spanish), and Men on Fire. Founder and President of GreatMan Global, teaching men worldwide the philosophy, art, and skills of manly excellence and equipping them to combat toxic masculinity wherever it may be found. Boots on the Ground: What's next? What action step will you take because of today? What will you do because of what you heard? Here it is. Which Fire needs your immediate attention? 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

Mar 29, 2022 • 14min
AMA 3: Choosing Book Topics, Knowing God's Will vs. Your Will, What a Dad Should Teach His Firstborn Son - Equipping Men in Ten EP 529
In this Episode Jim will answers these questions: How do you figure out what to write for your books? – midatlanticmortgageguy How do you tell the difference between God's leading and your own will? – SPG -Bible -Godly Counsel _is it something I would not choose or say -Fruit…will it bless people -Will it help or challenge be What a dad should teach his firstborn son. – Jennajayyyy Check out my REELS on IG Son of blessing Most mistakes 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

Mar 25, 2022 • 1h 3min
Breaking Through the Noise to Find Your True Self: Alone Season 7 w/ Joel Van Der Loon EP 528
Joel Van Der Loon shares about his experience of being alone in the wild and what it taught him. Joel's experience in the outdoors began from childhood growing up in South Africa and Tanzania, East Africa - in particular, living off the grid on an isolated stretch of tropical coastline of wild bush, hosting an array of animal species. I spent 12 years traveling the world through 40 countries and crossing oceans as a professional crew member, exploring some of the world's most remote locations by sea. I have hiked, camped, and paddled in just about every type of ecosystem and trained in desert, alpine, jungle, and temperate survival methods. I have put myself into testing conditions with little more than a knife, water bottle, and the clothes on my back. I believe that there is no substitute for teaching from a position of real-life experience. Joel started training people in 2015 in San Diego- California on the Los Coyotes Indian reservation. He taught folks from all walks of life including military, fire-fighters, boy scouts, school kids, celebrities, physically disabled, and contestants of survival shows. He was a participant on Episode 3 of Discovery channels Bushcraft Build-Off and History channels Alone season 7. Joel and his family moved up to Central Oregon in 2018. He still returns to Africa yearly to learn from the Hadza Bushmen. Participant on History channels Alone and Discovery channels Bushcraft Build Off. Wilderness survival and Connection to nature. Learning from our hunter-gatherer ancestors. The importance of spending time alone in nature with our creator. Boots on the Ground Take a full afternoon in the wilderness and reflect and find gratitude for what God has given you. 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

Mar 21, 2022 • 15min
AMA Series 2: How to Discuss LGBTQ With Your Kids - Equipping Men in Ten EP 527
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: Q: How to Discuss LGBTQ With Your Kids 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

Mar 17, 2022 • 49min
Living a Legendary Life When You're a Dad on the Edge w/ Larry Hagner EP 526
Do you want to be the best dad and man you can be? Do you want to live a legendary life? Larry Hagner shares what he does that will help you on this journey. Larry Hagner is the creator of The Dad Edge Podcast. Featured as one of the top dad podcasts on iTunes, the show has received over 5 million downloads. Larry is the author of 2 bestselling books. He has featured some of the most elite humans on the planet. He lives in St. Louis with his wife Jessica and their four boys. Larry Hagner is the creator of The Dad Edge Podcast. Featured as one of the top dad podcasts on iTunes, the show has received over 5 million downloads. Larry is the author of 2 bestselling books. He has featured some of the most elite humans on the planet. He lives in St. Louis with his wife Jessica and their four boys. https://thedadedge.com/ Boots on the Ground Think about a struggle you have. Answer this question: What is the cost of doing nothing about this thing? Then, takes steps towards fixing that thing. 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

Mar 15, 2022 • 21min
AMA Series 1: Responding to Unbelief in Your Adult Kids, Sinless Perfection, Skills Every Man Should Have - Equipping Men in Ten EP 525
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: Q: How do you constructively deal with unbelief in your grown children? Q: Sinless perfection. Just your thoughts and understanding on the subject. Q: What are some practical skills you think every grown man should have? What are some good ways to learn/grow those skills? 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

Mar 11, 2022 • 57min
Find Your Mentor: Improving Your Life Through Mentorship w/ Dean Brenton EP 524
Why are we continually telling guys to get a mentor or to be in a small group with other men? We will tackle this with Dean Brenton in this Episode. Dean Brenton is the President of Impactus | Promise Keepers Canada. Dean has been an active part of denominational, national, and parachurch committees, initiatives and events as well as international and local mission projects. He previously served for 13 years as the Executive Director of Ministry Development and Strategic Initiatives/Executive Director of Church Ministries for the Pentecostal Assemblies of Newfoundland and Labrador (PAONL). He also served as a Part-Time Instructor with Tyndale University (Toronto, ON) and Queen's College (St. John's, NL). For more than twenty-five years, Impactus | Promise Keepers Canada has been at the forefront of calling men to follow Jesus Christ, and to be men who will have a godly impact in their families, workplaces, churches, and communities. Our vision is to see every man become, grow and live as a disciple of Jesus Christ. We do this by providing leadership resources to churches and men's ministry leaders to disciple their men, and by providing resources like articles, videos, podcasts and events direct to men. Boots on the Ground Identify an area in your life that lacks consistency and it has cost you your best version. Pursue that thing until it becomes routine in your life. 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

Mar 8, 2022 • 21min
The Full Capacity Man, The Recap- Equipping Men in Ten, EP 523
The Full Capacity Man Review Chapter 1: The Blameless Man Chapter 2— The Servant Chapter 3—The Witness Chapter 4—The Calm Man Chapter 5—The Moderate Man Chapter 6—The Vigilant Man Chapter 7—The Peacemaker Chapter 8—The Protector Chapter 9—The Hospitable Man Chapter 10—The Generous Man Chapter 11—The Good Man Chapter 12: The Devout Man Chapter 13— The Respected Man Chapter 14—The Sacrificial Man Chapter 15—The Leader Chapter 16— The Teacher Chapter 17—The Faithful Man Chapter 18—The Just Man Chapter 19—The Gentle Man Chapter 20—The Wise Man 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

Mar 3, 2022 • 1h 1min
How Your Daily Choices Can Fight Sex Trafficking w/ Alan Smyth EP 522
What is your hill to die on? Alan Smyth co-authored Men! Fight for Me: The Role of Authentic Masculinity in Ending Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking Currently, Alan serves as the Executive Director for Saving Innocence, an anti-human trafficking, community-based organization focused on child victims of sex trafficking. Based in Los Angeles, Alan has responsibility over Direct Services and Business Operations. His main focus includes budgeting and resource development, strategic partnerships, staff development, and client services. You can learn more about Saving Innocence at www.savinginnocence.org. "Fight For Me" are words he heard directly from a survivor of sex trafficking. Alan's unique view into this tragedy has given him a backstage pass to this horrific exploitation of children. Co-authored by Jessica Midkiff, herself a survivor of child trafficking, this book speaks directly to the hearts of men and our responsibility to step up and take leadership in the remedy. Nefarious: Merchant of Souls https://youtu.be/MFaDHgXPbUg Boots on the Ground: Research Saving Innocence and get involved! 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


