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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Aug 23, 2021 • 13min
The Full Capacity Man, The Respected Man EP 472
The Full Capacity Man Is a respected man. What does this look like? This episode touches on Jim's newest book that is coming soon, The Full Capacity Man. The Greatest Gift a Man can Give An overseer, then, must be…respectable. —1 Timothy 3:2 "I firmly believe that respect is a lot more important, and a lot greater, than popularity." — Julius "Dr. J" Erving NBA Star "This is the same word, kosmios, that is translated 'modesty'—literally, 'with modesty' in 1 Timothy 2:9. The basic meaning of the word is 'orderly'. But Greek writers used it as a source of 'respectable' or 'honorable.'" —Ralph Earle Expositor's Bible Commentary Likewise, I want women to adorn themselves with proper clothing, modestly and discreetly, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly garments. —1 Timothy 2:9 "I'm not concerned with your liking or disliking me... All I ask is that you respect me as a human being." —Jackie Robinson 1st African American Major League Baseball Player www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast
Aug 20, 2021 • 60min
Imperfect Parenting and How to Be Good at It w/Dave Wilson EP 471
How do we father well despite - and through - our mistakes? Author Dave Wilson joined us to discuss parenting wins and fails, and his book No Perfect Parents: Ditch Expectations, Embrace Reality. For the past twenty-five years, Dave and his wife Ann have been featured speakers at Family Life's Weekend to Remember®, and have also hosted their own marriage conferences across the country. Dave & Ann host a radio show for Family Life with featured guests on marriage/relationships/money and parenting. Dave has served as the Detroit Lions Chaplain for thirty-three years. They have three grown sons, three daughters-in-law, and four grandchildren. Dave and his wife co-authored the book, No Perfect Parents: Ditch Expectations, Embrace Reality which is our topic for today's discussion. The Four Stages of Parenting: 1. Discipline stage (ages one to five) 2. Training stage (ages five to twelve) 3. Coaching stage (ages twelve to eighteen) 4. Friendship stage (ages eighteen plus) TOP FIVE PARENTING MISTAKES Mistake #1: I left my soul at the office Mistake #2: I was nicer to the mailman than to my kids Mistake #3: I forgot the Bullseye Mistake #4: I neglected my marriage Mistake #5: I didn't hug enough Boots on the Ground: Listen to Family Life Today. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast
Aug 16, 2021 • 15min
The Full Capacity Man, Live Above Reproach EP 470
The Full Capacity Man lives above reproach. What does this look like? This episode touches on Jim's newest book that is coming soon, The Full Capacity Man. Are you blameless and unrebukeable? The Full Capacity Man works to attain this in his life. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast
Aug 11, 2021 • 1h 9min
One Thing to do in a Restaurant that will Change your Life w/Doug Pollock EP 469
Doug Pollock is an author, a speaker, a YMCA chaplain, and an affiliate of Athletes in Action whose focus is to help Christ followers worldwide increase the quantity and the quality of their spiritual conversations in practical, doable, and authentic ways. Over the years Doug's ministry endeavors have taken him to 42 different countries and throughout most of the United States to share God's never-changing message with an ever-changing world. Currently, his "God Space" book and workshop keep him busy speaking in faith communities worldwide. We will take a look at what these phrases mean. Jesus Glasses Stepping Out and Entering In Information to Transformation God's teeter-totter Spiritual appetizers "If we're going to create God Space for others, it has to start inside us. It takes safe people to create safe places." The Ten Killers of Spiritual Conversations Killer 1: An Unbelieving Heart Killer 2: Pre-Conversation History Killer 3: Awkward Transitions Killer 4: Our Language, Not Theirs Killer 5: Disrespect Killer 6: Agendas Killer 7: Control Killer 8: Judgement Killer 9: Combativeness Killer 10: It's All About Me Boots on the Ground: The next time you eat out I want you to PRAY for your waiter of waitress. https://www.godsgps.com/ www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast
Aug 9, 2021 • 15min
The Full Capacity Man Introduction EP 468
Guys do you meet the qualifications of an elder? Do you know what they are? Men, YOU are designed to carry the full weight of manhood. God has designed you to live as a full capacity man. This series of Equipping in Ten are to introduce Jim's newest book The Full Capacity Man. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast
Aug 6, 2021 • 1h 5min
Bouncing back from Fatherhood Faceplants w/Troy Magnum EP 467
Troy Mangum is an author, speaker, podcaster (The Kindling Fire) and men's advocate. Creator of Hocoka Men- (an initiation experience for young men). A Lumbee Indian Tribal member. Troy lives in Raleigh NC with wife Kathy. He has two sons, two daughters and one son-in-law. A former YWAM missionary, hardcore punk singer, substance abuse counselor, busker, long boarder, exotic fruit farmer, vert skater, singer-songwriter, software engineering manager, traveling hitchhiker and seminary dropout. As fathers we mess up. We need to own these mess ups and find healing and move forward to find freedom. The Fatherhood Faceplants book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3kMfHfl Troy's personal website: troymangum.com www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast
Aug 2, 2021 • 11min
How to Overcome being Snot-Bubbled in Life EP 466
Are there any areas in your life that can get you snot-bubbled? Many men live a life without regard to any consequences of their poor choices until they get taken out by them. Do you have secrets in life that if revealed can take you out or hurt your integrity? Get them out into the light and deal with them like men. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast
Jul 29, 2021 • 45min
Men in the Arena Top 10 Podcasts on Finishing Strong EP 465
Top Ten Podcasts in Each of the Five Essentials Finishing Strong Book/Organization 10. Brett Clemmer (Ep 233) No Man Left Behind 9. Clair Hoover (Ep 417) NCMM 8. Jim Whitmore (Ep 449) NCMM 7. Patrick Morely (Ep 366) Christian Man 6. Bud Lindstrand (Ep 219) MODA 5. Jack Deere (Ep 247) Even in our Darkness 4. Gene Getz (Ep 253) Life Essentials Bible 3. Gene Getz (Ep 255) Measure of a Man 2. Jerry Boykin (Ep 318) Never Surrender 1. Ron Deal (Ep 350) Smart Stepdad www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast
Jul 26, 2021 • 11min
How will you Finish this Life? Episode 464
If done right a man's greatest years are his final years, when he can enjoy the benefits of wisdom gained over a lifetime ascent up the mountain of God. It's in his twilight that a man's voice ech-oes most powerfully to the younger generations. Proverbs 17:6 reminds us of the truth that, "Children's children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children." If you've passed the baton, take it back. Finish your life strong. Life is more than the hike out of a scorching canyon and noon. It's about those moments at the truck over an ice cold drink with someone you love—after that we learn the joy of a life well lived. There are finishes and there are strong finishes. They are not the same. Sometimes a finish is a wrong finish. A divorce is a wrong finish. A suicide is a wrong finish. Getting fired from your job for reasons you could have avoided is a wrong finish. To live selfishly in retirement, refusing to impact others with your experiences, wisdom, and expertise is a wrong finish. It may be the most tragic finish of them all. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast Commit yourself at all costs to finishing strong.
Jul 22, 2021 • 58min
Men in the Arena Top 10 Podcasts on Leading Courageously EP 463
Top Ten Podcasts in Each of the Five Essentials Leading Courageously Book My favorite episode came from here 1. Bill Farrel (Ep 201) Red Hot Monogamy 2. Jason Karampatsos (Ep 239) Elephant in the Room 3. Gary Chapman (Ep 344) 5 Love Languages 4. Don Minter (Ep 178) 31 Days 5. Willard Harley (Ep 128) His Needs Her Needs 6. Michelle Watson Canfield (Ep 443) Let's Talk 7. Wess Stafford (Ep 48) Too Small to Ignore, Just a Minute 8. Emerson Eggerichs (Ep 361) Love and Respect 9. Regi Campbell (Ep 293) Radical Husbands 10. Paul and Virginia Friesen (Ep 421) Interview w/Jim & Shanna www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast
