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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Oct 28, 2021 • 51min
The Five Marks of a Man w/ Brian Tome EP 491
Brian Tome shares what the five marks of a man are. By this definition, are you a man? At the end of the podcast we will ask you to identify what areas you need to work on. Brian Tome is the founding and senior pastor of Crossroads Church, 2017's fastest-growing church in America. Brian has authored four books including his best-seller, The Five Marks of a Man. He also hosts The Aggressive Life podcast. As an entrepreneur, Brian has opened several other non-profits and started Man Camp, a primitive weekend camping experience that has helped tens of thousands of men reclaim the code of manhood. An avid adventure motorcyclist, Brian rides tens of thousands of miles and camps more than 30 nights a year. Brian has also released an adventure ride TV show called Phantom Lake. He is married with three children and lives in Cincinnati, Ohio. Boots on the Ground: Identify which of the fives areas you are the weakest. Are you a man of vision, are you a man who takes a minority position, are you a team player, are you willing to work hard, and are you a protector. 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 25, 2021 • 19min
The Full Capacity Man, The Good Man - Equipping Men in Ten EP 490
The good man is not always a nice man. The Good man does good things, spends time with good people, and his actions are good. Men, stop being a nice man and be a good 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
Oct 21, 2021 • 1h 16min
Living a Life That is Beyond Average w/ Robert Owen EP 489
Most men live an average or below-average life. What does it take to live above average? You will love this episode with Robert Owen! Robert Hamilton Owens is a man of many hats. He's been and done a lot – mountain climbing, radio and TV personality, keynote speaker, minister, Ironman, philanthropist, triathlete, Special Ops Pararescue man, and father of five – to name a few. But of all the pursuits he's undertaken, there's one title that best describes this literal force of nature: Robert is The Fittest and Mentally Toughest 66-Year-Old in the World. Period. Robert was born and raised in Orange County, California without ever having met his parents. Adopted by a California judge, Robert was raised as a special-needs child who was unable to play kickball with his classmate due to the corrective shoes he was required to wear through sixth grade. Boots on the Ground: What are your 3 take-aways from this podcast? What are you going to do with it? 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 19, 2021 • 18min
The Full Capacity Man, The Generous Man - Equipping Men in Ten EP 488
A full capacity man is a generous man. He knows that he can not out give God. With the riches God has given you, are you generous with them? Jim shares from his book Full Capacity Man, how a generous man lives. An overseer must be…free from the love of money. —1 Timothy 3:2-3 Since an overseer manages God's household, he must be blameless—…not pursuing dishonest gain. —Titus 1:7 (NIV) 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 14, 2021 • 41min
You are Soft...Still, Identify w/Jim Ramos EP 487
Episode 436 called "You are Soft" was our most responded to podcast—good and bad. After listening to it recently, I still stand on what I said, "WE ARE SOFT." Soft equals weak. SO, when I say soft, I mean we are weak. Which is why I wrote the book, "STRONG Men Dangerous Times" People think Jesus was a pastor, I think he was more of a coach. Listen as Jim unpacks these thoughts. 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 13, 2021 • 18min
The Full Capacity Man, The Peacemaker - Equipping Men in Ten, EP 486
Are you the Peacefaker, Peacebreaker, or Peacemaker? In this episode from Jim's book the Full Capacity Man, Jim explains what each one is and what a full capacity man should be. An overseer, then, must be…peaceable. —1 Timothy 3:2-3 Now the overseer is…not quarrelsome. —1 Timothy 3:2-3 (NIV) "Peacemakers see conflict as an opportunity to solve problems in a way that not only benefits everyone involved but also honors God. They use conflict to glorify God, serve others, and become more like Christ." —Ken Sande and Kevin Johnson Resolving Everyday Conflict 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 7, 2021 • 1h 11min
What it Means to be a Values-Driven Man and What You Can Do About It w/ Ryan Chamberlin EP 485
What can happen in your life if you are driven by godly values? Dive into this podcast with Ryan Chamberlin and see what his values have driven him to create for you and me. Ryan Chamberlin is an author, speaker, and leadership influencer. For 25 years he worked with thousands of entrepreneurs, assisting them in growing their influence and profitability. Ryan has authored 4 books on value-driven success including one with the late relationship expert Gary Smalley titled 'The Rich You Formula.' In 2020 he ran for U.S. Congress in the most competitive race in Florida. And in January of 2021, he co-founded the True Patriot Network which recently launched a value-driven social media platform called TPN. Ryan has worked with Success Magazine, is a TEDX speaker, and frequently is asked to share at national conferences. Join True Patriot Network Now! www.gettpn.net/arena 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 5, 2021 • 21min
The Full Capacity Man, The Hospitable Man EP 484
In this Equipping in Ten Episode Jim challenges our way of thinking when we seek to understand what it means to be a hospitable man. Can you say that you are that man? For the overseer must be…hospitable. —Titus 1:7-8 (1 Timothy 3:2) "If a man be gracious and courteous to strangers, it shows he is a citizen of the world." — Francis Bacon (1561-1626) Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it. —Hebrews 13:2 Share with the Lord's people who are in need. Practice hospitality. —Romans 12:13 (NIV) "When you open your home to strangers, you are opening your home to the Lord Jesus." —Ray Pritchard Man of Honor Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins. Be hospitable to one another without complaint. —1 Peter 4:8-9 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 1, 2021 • 1h 5min
Just a Minute with a Child w/Wess Stafford EP 483
When you see a child what happens in your soul? For Wess Stafford he knows that one moment, one word can launch them into greatness. So, Wess doesn't miss a chance to make a mark for Jesus in a child's heart. Dr. Wess Stafford is President Emeritus of Compassion International, one of the world's largest Christian child development organizations, partnering with more than 60 denominations and 7,000 local churches and serving over 2 million children in 26 countries. Wess has worked both overseas and in leadership positions at ministry headquarters for four decades and served as President and CEO of Compassion International for 20 years. Wess is an internationally recognized advocate for children in poverty, speaking up for those who cannot speak for themselves. He earned undergraduate degrees from Moody Bible Institute and Biola University, and a master's degree from Wheaton College, as well as a Ph.D. from Michigan State University. The author of Too Small to Ignore: Why the Least of These Matters Most and Just a Minute: In the Heart of a Child, One Moment Can Last Forever. Boots on the Ground: Get your copy of Just a Minute: In the Heart of a Child, One Moment ... Can Last Forever. 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
Sep 28, 2021 • 18min
The Full Capacity Man, The Protector EP 482
In this Equipping in Ten episode Jim talks about what it means to be that man who is the protector. -Never Pick a Fight. Finish It. Now the overseer is… not violent. —1 Timothy 3:2-3 (NIV) An overseer…must (not) be…pugnacious. —1 Timothy 3:2-3 "There is one fairly good reason for fighting—and that is, if the other man starts it…When you can be perfectly certain that the other man started them, then is the time when you might have a sort of duty to stop them." ― T.H. White The Once and Future King "Though God hates bullying, too many Christians don't." —Paul Coughlin, Free Us from Bullying "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. —Edmund Burke (1729-1797) "Never violate a woman, nor harm a child. Do not lie, cheat or steal. These things are for lesser men. Protect the weak against the evil strong." — David Gemmell (1948-2006) White Wolf 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
