

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 23, 2020 • 15min
329. Arena Man Answers 3
You ask the questions and Jim Ramos will attack them for you. How do you set an example of strength even when we feel weak?Do men have to be physically fit and love sports to be considered masculine? As a man of Christ how do you bring wife back to Christ? www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum

Mar 19, 2020 • 32min
328. Dare to Prepare
God has given you five innate passions as a man Protector Defender: Your family FIRST… Fighter Provider Pursuer Builder Leader Sacrificer Finisher Conqueror My Plan 3 Minutes: Pocket knife, cell phone, doctor numbers, Notes with all pertinent info. MY car has duct tape, tool and other necessities 3 Hours: Electricity goes out/ snow day 3 Days: 72-hour kits in many local stores, Emergency Essentials: www.Beprepared.com 3 Months stock for three days' worth of inventory Exit strategy. Where will you go if you need to leave the city or suburb 3 Years: The 5 B's…Here is what I recommend Body (Diet and exercise) Bandaids (meds, anti-inflammatory, antibiotics) TP and Tampons Radio Beans (Food) Bullets (.22/.17, large bore rifle, black gun, shotgun, pistol (500 shotgun and pistol, 1000 per rifle Bullion (Precious metals, and other tradable items) WATER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 3 days- 3 weeks: MRE's/Mountain House 3- 2 months. Add water only: Beans, rice, potatoes, milk, coffee, eggs, oats, pancake mix, veggies) Stored in 5 gallon bucket, Gamma lid, mylar bags with oxygen absorber, Pasta w/sauce packets, Pancake mix w/syrup, Sea Salt, Rice, Beans, Sugar/Powdered sugar, Coffee, Powdered milk, Oats, Dehydrated Eggs, Dehydrated Potatoes, Dehydrated veggies Read: James Rawles Patriots James Howard Kunstler World Made by Hand Cormac McCarthy The Road Holly Deyo Dare to Prepare Glenn Tate 299 Days Movies: Contagion, Andromeda Strain, Outbreak, The Road, Book of Eli Series: The Walking Dead www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum

Mar 17, 2020 • 12min
327. Arena Man Answers 2
You ask the questions and Jim Ramos will attack them for you. How do you know who your battle buddy is and why is it so difficult to open up to him? How do you find a battle buddy? And the second question is, how do you know when you are a man? www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum

Mar 13, 2020 • 59min
326. What is a Promise Keeper?
Judge Vance Day - President, Promise Keepers Vance Day is a modern-day profile in courage who strongly believes in helping to raise a generation of leaders equipped to address an ever-changing world. Day graduated magna cum laude from Warner Pacific University in 1984. He studied Biblical Historiography at the Institute of Holy Land Studies in Jerusalem and Public Policy at Regent University before earning his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Willamette University College of Law in 1991. An accomplished trial lawyer, he has tried over 300 bench and jury trials. Vance served the State of Oregon for nearly four years as the Chairman of the Oregon Republican Party. He has lectured on military history and leadership theory at The White House and before members of Congress. In September 2011 Mr. Day was appointed to serve as a Circuit Court Judge in the Third Judicial District, and was electedto a full six-year term in November of 2012. In 2012, Judge Day started a veteran's treatment court in Salem, Oregon. The goal of these courts was to target the root causes of veterans' criminal behavior through a program created collaboratively by the prosecutor, the defense attorney, the judge, other veterans, treatment providers, mentors, and support teams. While Day was running the program, there was a zero rate of recidivism, and beyond that, it transformed lives. One veteran said, "I don't know how much more I can say. I mean he saved my life, you know."[i] In 2014 Judge Day, based on his Christian convictions, quitely recused himself from marrying same-sex couples—a decision that in no way prevented same-sex couples from getting married. As a result, he became the focus of a sustained, vicious attack that sought to end his career, take away his license to practice law, strip him of his possessions, ruin his reputation, and even have him imprisoned. In October 2018, the State's criminal case was dismissed, and the house of cards constructed against Vance collapsed from the weight of its own preposterousness. Vance Day remained a Circuit Court Judge until January 7, 2019, when his term of office expired. In December of 2018, Judge Day joined the leadership team at Promise Keepers as Chief Operating Officer. In June of 2019, Day was elevated by the Board of Directors to the position of President. He also serves as a Member of the Board of Directors and as Promise Keepers General Counsel. Vance and his wife have been married for over 33 years, and are the proud parents of three adult children, and three grandchildren. They live in high desert of Central Oregon. Boots on the Ground Go to the Promise Keepers website and pray about being an ambassador. Mobilize some men to get involved. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum

Mar 9, 2020 • 15min
325. Arena Man Answers 1
You ask the questions and Jim Ramos will attack them for you. This is the first of those questions. How do you teach your kids to be a true man when the all the media sends so many mixed messages? How does the curse of toiling affect us? www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum

Mar 5, 2020 • 39min
324. Who are your men on the roof? Jim Ramos live in Mattoon IL.
Jim Ramos is speaking to the men of Mattoon IL about the men on the roof in your life. Jim is a passionate and challenging speaker that will cause you to inspect your life and apply principles that will help put you and your family on a new course towards Christ. Boots on the Ground: You need to find some men who you can count on to call you out and up. For some, you may need to find a different friend group. Who are your men on the roof? If you would like Jim to speak at your next event contact us at? www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum

Mar 3, 2020 • 13min
323. Men Make the Investment
Tom Cheshire and Tom Gensler with RPM share from their book Real-Life Discipleship. They will take a look at Chapter 4. What are the obstacles when starting a discipleship relationship? www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum

Feb 27, 2020 • 59min
322. Dying Well, A tribute to Regi Campbell, Founder of Radical Mentoring
This episode is dedicated to Regi Campbell, the Founder of Radical Mentoring. Kevin Harris helps us to get a better picture of who Regi was and his heart for mentoring men. As the President of Radical Mentoring, my primary role is to connect with independent mentors and church leaders who are passionate about creating a culture of disciple making and to assist them in launching a mentor movement that will shape families, communities, and churches around the world. In 2002, I was invited to join a mentoring group led by our founder, Regi Campbell. I am also in the process of mentoring my 4thgroup of men. Kevin Harris is the President of Radical Mentoring. Prior to joining Radical Mentoring, Kevin led a sales team at Wells Real Estate Funds and served in sales positions at CNL and Atlas Energy. Kevin and his wife Susan have two boys, Thomas and Bo, and a 160 lb. Newfoundland, Bella. Today, Radical Mentoring works with over 330 Churches across the country with almost 12,000 men having been mentored. Boots on the Ground Moment: Carve out an hour and a half and write a 500 word obituary about your life. How will you be remembered? Our Podcast with Regi Campbell is Episode #293 What Radical Husbands Do www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum Contact us.

Feb 24, 2020 • 10min
321. Live by Wisdom Nuggets
Jeff Kemp wrote Facing the Blitz- Jim reads 36 Nuggets/quotes from the book that should inspire you. If you haven't done so, make sure to pick up Jeff Kemp's book today. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum

Feb 20, 2020 • 1h 13min
320. Discipleship Making Relationship
Tom Cheshire founded RPM, Relevant Practical Ministry for Men, which is designed to be a resource to pastor's, leadership and men to help equip them to disciple and mature their men, so that they may establish or re-create a sustainable disciple-making ministry to men in their local churches. RPM desires to see EVERY man maturing in Christ in their local church. Tom Gensler - Most recently Tom has written Chapter 43 "Allowing Yourself to Be Discipled" in the book HOW TO DISCIPLE MEN 45 Proven Strategies from Experts on Ministry to Men. He has acquired an Advanced Christian Life Coaching Certificate and has completed a Church Planting and Leadership Course through Dove Christian Fellowship International(DCFI) and is presently working to acquire a Discipleship Certificate from The Downline Institute. As a result of their own marriage struggles, the Gensler family is passionate about men understanding all that God intended for them and in-turn love seeing marriages and families thrive. Tom & his wife, Lisa started volunteering with RPM in 2007 and joined full-time staff as missionaries in Feb of 2013. Boots on the Ground: Get into a disciple making relationship. Find a guy who can disciple you and one you can disciple. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum


