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 2, 2021 • 1h 2min
Finding Victory over your counterfeit Self w/Patrick Tyndall EP 431
Patrick is the founder and Executive Director of Ironman Outdoors, a men's ministry whose mission is to "Connect Men to Christ in the Outdoors." Patrick and his army of volunteer pro staffers lead over 40 weekend hunting and fishing retreats for men each year. From humble beginnings in his Sunday School class, the ministry has grown to 14 states and offers life changing weekends for men each year. Patrick and his wife Sheron have 4 children and reside in Blythewood, SC. Our ministry reaches men for Christ through our "manhood discussions." We create a Bass Pro Shop atmosphere where men feel safe taking off their camo! Boots on the Ground: Go to BVOAM Measure where you are as a man to see where you need to take your face paint off. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast
Mar 29, 2021 • 17min
Strong Men Dangerous Times Part 3 EP 430
The summit is PURSUING GOD PASSIONATELY because it is apex of masculinity It is the summit of manhood. PURSUING GOD PASSIONATELY HOSPITABLE (1 Timothy 3:2 and Titus 1:8) I come alive when I can bless someone with a gift or help them in a time of need. I love to make people feel welcome. GENEROUS (1 Timothy 3:3 and Titus 1:7) I give at least 10% my income to the causes I care about. I am known as a generous man. GOOD (Titus 1:8) I long for the things that please God. I do not allow anything into my mind that would hinder me from becoming God's best version of me. DEVOUT (Titus 1:8) I strive to find victory in my life over sin. My life looks different than those who do not follow Christ. www.bvoam.com www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast
Mar 25, 2021 • 53min
Finding Hope in despairing Times w/Thane Marcus EP 429
Thane Marcus Ringler is a former professional golfer turned speaker, writer, and development coach living in Denver, CO with his wife Evan. Thane is the host of The Up & Comers Show, a podcast all about the process of becoming and living with intentionality, while sharing stories from other inspiring up and comers along the way. Today we are talking about his short ebook called, Catalysts For Hope: Unlocking Energy, Optimism, And Your Full Potential, which is today's topic for the show. thanemarcus.com Boots on the Ground Hit Thane up on his website. And go listen to EP 415 The Two Most Important Questions a Man Needs To Answer, and Jim will help you craft your own purpose statement. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast
Mar 22, 2021 • 17min
Strong Men Dangerous Times Part 2 EP 428
Fighting Apathy - FAITHFUL (1 Timothy 3:2) 1. I follow strict moral boundaries to ensure my fidelity. 2. My wife would say that I consider her the most important person to me. MODERATE (1 Timothy 3:3; Titus 1:7) 1. There is no food, drink, or foreign substance that has mastery over me. 2. I am not overweight for my age, body type, and height. PEACEMAKER (1 Timothy 3:3) 1. People tell me that I am a team player who works well with others. 2. When I have a problem with someone, I go to them instead of ignoring it. DISCIPLINED (1 Timothy 3:6) 1. I exercise at least 3-4 times a week. 2. I do not engage in gossip or negative talk. www.bvoam.com www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum
Mar 18, 2021 • 1h 4min
Freedom and Victory from Lust w/Joe Rigney EP 427
Joe Rigney is assistant professor of theology and literature at Bethlehem College & Seminary in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is also a pastor at Cities Church in St. Paul and the author of: 5 Books including our book for today— More Than a Battle: How to Experience Victory, Freedom, and Healing from Lust. He lives in Minneapolis with his wife and three sons. Boots on the Ground: Women, have a conversation without being threatened about lust with your husband. Men, get into a group of men who will push you because they want you to win. www.bvoam.com www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast
Mar 15, 2021 • 18min
Strong Men Dangerous Times Part 1 EP 426
PROTECTING INTEGRITY A. RESPECTED (1 Timothy 3:2) I have been told that I am a role model. I am known as a man of my word. B. PATIENT (Titus 1:7) Those closest to me would say I am a great listener. I model thinking before speaking. C. GENTLE (1 Timothy 3:3) I am careful not to inflict guilt or shame upon someone when they make a mistake. I am sensitive to the feelings of others. D. FAIR (Titus 1:8) I judge a person by their character more than their color, religion, appearance. I am known as a someone who is fair. www.bvoam.com www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum
Mar 11, 2021 • 58min
Thinking differently to Unleash your Potential w/Greg Stoughton EP 425
Greg Stoughton was born with ectrodactyly, a rare genetic condition causing him to miss a few fingers and toes at birth, with some of those have being fused. Yet, Greg is an overcomer! Greg Stoughton has served in full time ministry for over three decades with Cru—formerly Campus Crusade for Christ—with Athletes in Action. Throughout Greg's 30-years in ministry, a passion to reach and equip men is evidenced in many roles. Greg authored a book about his faith and life journey, Born Wrong, Made Right: Thinking Differently to Unleash Your Potential. It's our focus of today's conversation. greg.stoughton@cru.org Boots on the Ground: Take a piece of pare and draw a straight line and make a timeline of your life thus far. Write down you highlights and lowlights. Then identify where God was in your life. www.bvoam.com www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast
Mar 9, 2021 • 13min
Jim's Magnum Opus (Life Work) Reveal EP 424
Jim Ramos Reveals his Life Work that we believe will be live changing for 1000's of men around the world. With the help of God's word Jim helps men to identify what a godly man looks like and for men to identify where they are at on their journey. www.bvoam.com www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum
Mar 5, 2021 • 1h 4min
How to Become a Better Stepdad w/ Ron Deal Ep 423
Did you know that more and more families have a step situation in them today. In this Podcast Ron Deal helps dads win in step parenting through the day to day conflicts that arise. Ron L. Deal is one of the most widely read and viewed experts on blended families in the country. He is founder of Smart Stepfamilies, Director of FamilyLife Blended, the author of over a dozen books and video resources on stepfamily living including the Smart Stepdad which we will be talking about today. His podcast FamilyLife Blended with Ron Deal and his one-minute radio feature are heard around the world and his work has been quoted/referenced by multiple news outlets such as the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNBC.com, and USA Today. smartstepfamilies.com www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum
Mar 1, 2021 • 16min
Sexpectations: 5 Secrets to Getting More Sex EP 422
1 Corinthians 13:11 When I was a child, I spoke and thought and reasoned as a child. But when I grew up, I put away childish things. When we step into manhood we think Her first. When we act like a male AKA, a boy we think of ourselves first. If you want to have more satisfaction in the arena of sex, then put her first. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum
