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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Aug 15, 2019 • 1h 17min
Every Man Worships Something EP 269 w/ Jeff Deyo
Jeff Deyo, worship leader, recording artist and professor, offers a fresh look at worship beyond music. He explores intimate devotion, manifest presence versus omnipresence, battling desensitization and idolatry, and how worship shapes daily life. Practical challenges encourage showing up, becoming childlike, and aligning resources with true devotion.
Aug 8, 2019 • 1h 4min
267. Discipleship and your kids
Matt Friedeman shares on the topic of discipleship and who's responsibility this is in a man's home. How intentional should a man be at discipling his kids in his home? Can't a man just take them to church? The John M. Case Professor of Evangelical Studies @ Wesley Biblical Seminary for 32 years, Founding and Current Pastor – DaySpring Community Church, Author of multiple books including The Master Plan of Teaching, The Accountability Connection, Discipleship in the Home, Life-Changing Bible Study, Discipleship, Hidden in the Heart: A Catechism for Children. Currently minister regularly as a chaplain at a local prison and outside an abortion clinic. Have had a local/statewide/national radio broadcast – The Matt Friedeman Show. Have had a regular local (2x weekly) newspaper column in the op-ed page of our statewide-daily – The Clarion-Ledger. Political analyst for local TV – WAPT. Psalm 127:3-5 Discipleship in the Home Robert Coleman's book; Master Plan of Evangelism Boots on the Ground Moment: Get together with your wife and craft an Age 18 List for your kids. What do you want to see your have victory over when they turn 18? www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum Contact us.
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Aug 1, 2019 • 1h 6min
Moving Away From Performance Based Religion w/ Wayne Jacobsen EP 265
Wayne Jacobsen, author and former pastor who co-wrote The Shack, helps people move from performance-driven religion to a faith rooted in the Father's affection. He discusses fear versus trust, shame and approval, practical steps for living in God's love, and how love—not obligation—creates lasting transformation.
Jul 29, 2019 • 15min
264. When a man gets it Pt. 4
When a man gets it... Families are saved, communities thrive, fatherlessness is eradicated, the porn industry goes limp, drug and alcohol abuse goes down, and the world changes. And God wants to start with you, man. "Fix the men and you fix 80% of the world's pain and suffering." - Wes Stafford www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum Contact us.
Jul 25, 2019 • 1h 4min
263. Accountability with Action!
Matt Loehr talks about accountability with action. Most accountability relationships include confession but do not require action. Are you asking the tough questions, and are you willing to be called out? Are you meeting each week with a purpose? In this episode you will learn about D.A.R.E. in accountability. Discover, Ask, Require, and Evaluate. www.daretobedifferent.com matt@daretobedifferent.com Boots on the Ground Moment: Add one more accountability partner to your Arsenal. Ask tough questions and Evaluate progress. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum Contact us.
Jul 22, 2019 • 14min
262. When a man gets it Pt. 3
In the Bible when God started a movement he almost always started with a man. Our question is, what is your church doing to reach men? If men are the solution shouldn't the church be intentional about reaching them? www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum Contact us.
Jul 18, 2019 • 1h 4min
261. No more excuses, be a man!
Men don't have an excuse on why they aren't being a man. Joe Martin helps men wherever they are at or what their past looks like. Joe is an award-winning international speaker, author, educator, and certified "man builder." He's authored or co-authored nine books, including Are You the Man: 201 Lessons I Wish My Dad Would Have Taught Me, The Real Man Spiritual Leader Blueprint, and Gifts & Handkerchiefs: A Lesson in Servant Leadership. Joe has spoken for more than 750 businesses, organizations, churches, colleges & universities, and K-12 schools/districts, and he was voted "National Speaker of the Year" by the Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities. He's also the host of "Real Men Connect," the #1 top-rated radio podcast on iTunes for Christian Men. To find out more about his remarkable story of redemption from abject poverty, abandonment, abuse, and addiction, visit him on the web at www.RealMenConnect.com, or email: joe@realmenconnect.com Boots on the Ground Find a "Howard". Find a mentor! Add a mentor to your arsenol. Find the man who is respected and will walk with you to disciple you to be a better man. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum Contact us.
Jul 15, 2019 • 13min
260. When a man gets it Pt. 2
Don't go at it alone,men! Get after life with a group of men! It's biblical. Men need to band together to defend against the darkness. Your family needs you to have a defense plan. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum Contact us.
Jul 11, 2019 • 1h 2min
259. Death Ruck 2019
Men do hard things. They do things that stretch them. Hear from some of the men who finished the 2019 Death Ruck in Oregon. They had to overcome many things and prepare for the long journey. We want to challenge you to do something hard this year. What will it be for you? www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum Contact us.
Jul 8, 2019 • 14min
258. When a man gets it Pt. 1
It is said that men are responsible for 80% of the world's problems. But they are also the solution to those problems. Are you part of the solution to the world's problems? When a man gets it everyone wins! www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum Contact us.
