

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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Mar 1, 2022 • 22min
The Full Capacity Man, The Wise Man - Equipping Men in Ten, EP 521
In 1 Timothy 3:2 Paul uses a unique word translated in many ways, one of which is prudent—"An overseer, then, must be…prudent." Wikipedia explains prudence as, "The ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason. It is classically considered to be a virtue, and one of the four cardinal virtues." It is showing care and thought for the future. Merriam-Webster says, "The prudent are marked by wisdom. They are shrewd in the management of practical affairs. Discreet." 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

Feb 25, 2022 • 43min
Sharing Your Faith in a Hostile Culture w/ Alok Naskar EP 520
Alok Naskar has worked as a bible teacher and counselor since 1989 in India. While doing this he has furthered his education by getting his Ph.D. in 2008. Alok is surrounded by People of the Hindu faith who worship over 33 million gods. Through his ministry, he has been able to share the gospel with hundreds of people in his country. He has seen numerous miraculous healings that ultimately lead people to faith in Jesus as well. http://www.CAREsociety.in/ +91 70886 96110 ucare2003@protonmail.com Boots on the Ground Find an organization from around the world and get involved with them. 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

Feb 21, 2022 • 17min
The Full Capacity Man, The Gentle Man - Equipping in Ten, EP 519
The Full Capacity Man is a gentle man. An overseer, then, must be…gentle. —1 Timothy 3:2-3 (Titus 3:2) "All who are truly godly and are real disciples of Christ have a gentle spirit in them." Puritan leader Jonathan Edwards called gentleness." —Jonathon Edwards (1703-1758) American revivalist Preacher It's the strong hand, not the weak one, that must learn to be gentle. —Gary Thomas 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

Feb 18, 2022 • 44min
God Starts with Men, Jim in Greenville, Mississippi EP 518
This episode was recorded live in Greenville, Mississippi at the First Baptist Church, men's Wild Game Night. Jim shares how God starts with men to do great things and you are that man that God wants to use. 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

Feb 15, 2022 • 12min
What's Your Hill to Die On? Discerning God's Mission for Your Life, Equipping Men in Ten EP 517
I have noticed something in guys that attend the church that I want to address. Since our target is men in the stress bubble of 28-55 years old this will be very helpful. Biblically speaking every Christian is a minister and every minister has a ministry. Here is the problem I want to address. It is the man who does not serve others because, as he puts it, his family is his ministry. THIS IS ADMIRABLE and THIS STATEMENT PUTS HIM IN AN ELITE CLASS OF MEN. But here is the lie. God has called ALL MEN are ministers to the family. This is a biblical mandate to love, lead and serve the family unit. The Biblical Mandate is DIFFERENT from your Personal Mission. Your mission is what things God has wired your to-do and placed on your heart Based on your SHAPE. 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

Feb 11, 2022 • 47min
Surviving Life's Plane Crashes w/ Flight 232 Survivor Jerry Schemmel, EP 516
Jerry Schemmel is a survivor of United Airlines flight 232 that crashed landed on July 19, 1989. Jerry grew up in Madison, SD, with his six siblings. He attended Washburn University in Topeka, KS where he played on the baseball team. After receiving his undergraduate degree in Communications in 1982, Jerry went to law school at Washburn University School of Law and earned his Juris Doctor in 1985. He has been both an assistant baseball coach and head coach, at the college level. He spent 10 seasons as a radio broadcaster for the Colorado Rockies, after 18 seasons in the same role with the Denver Nuggets. Jerry Schemmel wrote two books. First, Chosen To Live, from 1996 that chronicles his experience from surviving the crash of Flight 232. And The Extravagant Gift, as an outreach book. Everybody has their own plane crash. -Jerry Schemmel Boots on the Ground: Where are you headed towards a plane crash? Chart a new course for your life and trust God in 2022. Link to the crash video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocpFuJ2wbhU 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

Feb 7, 2022 • 23min
The Full Capacity Man, The Just Man - Equipping Men in Ten, EP 515
The Full Capacity Man must be a Just man! Jim Ramos explains what a just man looks like in this episode. For the overseer must be…just. —Titus 1:7-8 "Justice is truth in action." —Benjamin Disraeli "I believe the current concept of social justice is incompatible with biblical Christianity." ― Voddie T. Baucham, Fault Lines Masters, grant to your slaves justice and fairness, knowing that you too have a Master in heaven. —Colossians 4:1 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

Feb 3, 2022 • 45min
How to Make 2022 the Best Year of Your Life w/ Jim Ramos EP 514
Jim Ramos is speaking at Maranatha Church in Wyoming Minnesota on how you can make 2022 the best year of 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

Feb 2, 2022 • 10min
Bonus: The Chapter a Day Audio Bible
Bonus Episode! Arena Men, as you know, we are always telling you that you need to be in your Bible daily. Reading and studying the Word of God is a must if you want to be a man functioning at Full Capacity. So we've dropped this bonus episode to introduce you to another tool you can add to your tool belt. This podcast is called The Chapter a Day Audio Bible. In it, Pastor John Stange reads a chapter of the Bible to you, with a prayer at the end. It's quick, easy, and great way to get your Bible in during your morning commute. No more excuses, guys - if you don't have time to read your Bible in the morning, you definitely have time to listen to it! Here's an example episode. Check it out. This bonus episode comes to you from John Stange and he is covering Genesis Chapter 1. DesireJesus.com is a ministry of John Stange. If you'd like to say "thank you" for the content John is creating, click here to buy him a coffee. John is a follower of Jesus, husband to Andrea, and father to four great kids. He holds degrees in Bible, Education, and Counseling, is a certified speaker, trainer and coach with the John Maxwell Team, and serves as the Lead Pastor of Core Creek Community Church in Langhorne, PA. John is an adjunct professor at Cairn University, where he teaches courses on church planting, theology, and counseling. He also serves as the Director of the National Mission Board which is a ministry that is focused on church planting and church health. John hosts three podcasts, "The Chapter-A-Day Audio Bible," "Daily Devotions with Pastor John," and "Dwell on These Things." At present, his shows have been downloaded over 7 million times by listeners throughout the world. All three podcasts can be freely accessed via your favorite podcast app or by clicking here. John's books are focused on spiritual growth, leadership, marriage and the practical and applicational aspects of following Jesus. He recently signed with Penguin Random House to publish his latest book "Dwell on These Things" which is a 31-day-challenge to talk to yourself like God talks to you.

Feb 1, 2022 • 23min
The Full Capacity Man, The Faithful Man - Equipping Men in Ten, EP 513
In this episode, Jim Ramos shares what it looks like to be a faithful man. Guardrail #1 Never develop an emotional connection to another woman. Proverbs 29:3 and 5:3-4 Guardrail #2 Never be alone with a woman behind closed doors or alone in public. Proverbs 8:11-12 Guardrail #3 Never engage in negative talk about your marriage or wife with another woman. Proverbs 24:3 and 30:20 Guardrail #4 Never compliment a woman unless your wife is present or somehow woven into the compliment. Proverbs 17:24 Example: ―Your hair looks nice that color. My wife dyes her hair too but I love her no matter what color her hair is. Guardrail #5 Never have longstanding counseling relationships with another woman. Proverbs 2:16 and 14:8 Guardrail #6 Never make physical contact with a sensual area of another woman even if it's just a hug. Proverbs 5:20 and 6:26 Example: Front hug as opposed to a side hug. Guardrail #7 Never make foul, rude, or sexual comments. Proverbs 10:23, 10:31, and 7:5 Guardrail #8 Never give a gift or card to another woman that is only from you. Proverbs 12:26 Example: Sign the gift or card from you and your wife, or from ―us‖. Guardrail #9 Never have non-business related communication with another woman (text, instant message, social media, phone calls, etc.) Proverbs 1:20 and 2:6 Guardrail #10 Never assume your wife is living by your standards. Be engaged. Proverbs 2:11-13, 4:5, and 5:1 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


