Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast

We believe many are confused what courage look likes. Jim Ramos gives us Four things that we should know. Courage is a personal choice. Courage is a character trait over time. Courage is a call to action. Courage is a sign of strength. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast Contact us.

Joe Myall has been married three times and has four biological children, 3 sons and 1 daughter, as well as two stepsons. He has 13 grandchildren, with number 14 due in November. Joe's first marriage ended in divorce in 1989 after 19 years for a multitude of reasons, most of which can be boiled down to one statement- "He was not the man God wanted him to be." Joe married Robyn in 1990. Although he had made an intellectual decision to accept Christ as Savior in 1968, it was 1998 before Joe truly had a conversion experience. That fall, Joe decided he was tired of having to always be right, being judgmental of others and he turned his life over to God. In 2002, Joe was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, went through chemotherapy and is now 17 years post-chemo. In 2006, Joe and Robyn "retired" and moved 1000 miles from the Central Coast area of California, about mid-way between LA and SF, to western Washington across the Puget Sound from Seattle. Robyn had worked as a psychiatric RN and Joe had been in law enforcement. Eventually, Robyn went to work part time for the local mental health agency and Joe worked with the county drug court program for a few years. Between 2006 and early 2019, Joe was involved in several ministries in his church and his community, including working with the youth pastors, men's ministry and as a chaplain with the local fire district. In the Spring of 2015, Robyn became ill and was diagnosed with stage-4 metastatic cancer of unknown origin, with a prognosis of 2-3 months to live. Robyn declined any diagnostic tests or treatment, opting for quality over quantity of life. God gave Joe and Robyn 2.5 more years together, before she began experiencing extreme pain in August of 2017. In September, Robyn was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Lymphoma with weeks to live. She passed away at home with Joe, her sons and a daughter in-law by her side. Boots on the Ground Sit down with your wife face to face. Look her in the eye and tell her you love her. And share with her why you are thankful for her. Grief Share- 13 week programmed study Experiencing Grief by Norm Wright Shattered Dreams by Larry Crab www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast Contact us.

So many spend a great deal of money and attention on the wedding, but when it comes to the marriage they fail to invest financially or put in the work to make it great. As a parent, what will you be willing to do to help your kids' marriage succeed? Pay for an expensive wedding or invest in their marriage? www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast Contact us.

Marsh Bull is a technical type guy working with computers for 5 decades. His focus until turning 51 was on my career & getting ahead in the corporate world. He believed he was a good man, working hard to take care of his family. Focusing on his career, he had allowed his home life to crumble. He was working 14 hours a day for IBM when his brokenness finally caught up with him. It was Sat. October 21, 1995 when he pulled off the road and shouted a one-word prayer, "Help." Instantly a sensation of total love permeated his entire body. It felt like a warm molasses covering him from head to toe. At the time, He didn't understand it was the Holy Spirit entering his body. This is what defines Marsh, his life before Christ & his life after Christ. He was probably like you if you don't know Christ! Boots on the Ground: Head on over to Marsh Bull's website and pick up some of his free resources, grab some guys and start a group. Website: https://www.mensgroup.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mensgroupfoundation/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/c-b-1983119/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/mensgrouptopics/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mensdiscussiontopics/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mensgrouptopics Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/mensgrouptopics www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast Contact us.

Men, it so important for our daughters to hear from us that they are beautiful. They need to be hugged by us and told they are loved. If we don't do it some hormonal boy will fill in the gap. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast Contact us.

For decades Patrick Morley has been regarded as one of America's most respected authorities on the unique challenges and opportunities facing men. Through his speaking and writing, he is a tireless advocate for men, encouraging and inspiring them to change their lives in Christ. "The ministry of Man in the Mirror exists," says Patrick Morley, "in answer to the prayers of all those wives, mothers, and grandmothers who have for decades been praying for the men in their lives." Patrick Morley graduated with honors from the University of Central Florida. He has earned a PhD in management, completed postgraduate studies at the Harvard Business School and Oxford University, and graduated from Reformed Theological Seminary. He lives in Winter Park, Florida, with his wife, Patsy. They have two married children and five grandchildren. www.christianmanbook.com www.maninthemirror.org Boots on the Ground. Got to website download the free coaching guide. and Buy the book The Christian Man. Read it. Daily prayer of a Husband. Father, I said til death do us part. I want to meet it. Help me to love you more than her and her more than anything or anyone else, help me bring her into your presence today. Make us one like you are three in one. I want to hear her, cherish her, and serve her so she would love you more and we can bring you glory. 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

Do your kids know you love them? Do they know that you are proud of them? This episode is short, but could be the most impactful thing for your kids if you can learn from it. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum

Intimacy anorexia is relationship disorder that is marked by a lack of intimacy in a relationship. It occurs when someone in a relationship actively withholds emotional, spiritual and sexual intimacy from their spouse or partner. This lack of intimacy harms the marriage, damages the relationship causing pain and loneliness and impacts the spouse or partner significantly. Dr. Douglas Weiss coined the term "intimacy anorexia" when he started seeing a separate, yet related aspect of sexual anorexia in his private psychological counseling practice. He was able to link these cases of sexual anorexia into a broader spectrum of related issues and noted that people engaging in this type of withholding behavior did it for other reasons that those typically associated with sexual anorexia. So, what is your grade? No marriage is perfect. But with hard work it can become better each day. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum

The late Regi Campbell authored the book, What Radical Husbands Do: 12 Steps to Win and Keep Your Wife's Heart, This is one of the greatest books on marriage! It is short but packed full of great principles. True manhood, masculinity, mentoring, marriage success. and men's ministry tips can be found in this episode. Regi Campbell was an experienced investor and entrepreneur by trade, having been involved in the founding of 15 companies. He wrote four books and spoke on mentoring, marriage, and marketplace ministry. His real passion was mentoring younger men. In 2007, Regi founded Radical Mentoring to help encourage and equip mentors and churches to build disciple-makers through intentional small group mentoring. Boots on the Ground Moment: Make a list of the top 5 things that your wife loves. Start loving those things with her. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum Contact us.

Emerson Eggrichs author of Love & Respect has gieven us a recipe to disarm our angry wife. www.loveandrespect.com What phrase can you say to disarm your angry wife? As men, we have tried many and failed miserably. We wish to give you the tools to respectfully stop the crazy cycle. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum