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 25, 2019 • 1h 3min
237. Being an All-Pro Dad
BJ Foster gives us tools to become a better dad. We tackle the importance of fully engaging with our kids as they grow. Being a dad who takes care of our kids financially is not enough. Men, there is more to be done. BJ Foster is Director of Content Creation for Family First, a national nonprofit that helps families love each other well. Family First includes three programs (All Pro Dad, iMOM, and the Family Minute with Mark Merrill) that offer parenting and marriage advice that receive over ten million visitors every year. BJ has written hundreds of articles and has been a speaker on the subjects of manhood, marriage, and fatherhood. He utilizes his experience in the corporate world, politics, and over fifteen years working with adolescents. BJ grew up in Philadelphia, but currently lives in Tampa, FL with his wife and two children. However, he remains a passionate Philadelphia sports fan. Boots on the Ground Moment: Go to allprodad.com Subscribe Get your daily dose of All-Pro Dad. BJ@familyfirst.net
Apr 22, 2019 • 10min
236. What is a Man? The Man Card Book Pt. 1
This episode covers The Man Card Book, 5 Characteristics Separating Men from Boys. We live in a confusing world where many have no idea what a man is and does. We will unpack this in this two-part equipping podcast. Order your copy of The Man Card today! www.meninthearena.org
Apr 15, 2019 • 10min
234. Have the talk with your wife
We as men are great at protecting others. But, we are not so great at protecting ourselves. There are some questions we need to ask our wives that will help us be protectors of ourselves as well. www.meninthearena.org
Apr 11, 2019 • 1h 4min
One Thing You Can Do to Be the Best Version of You w/ Brett Clemmer EP 233
Brett Clemmer is a husband, father, disciple-maker, outdoor enthusiast, and avid Boston sports fan. Brett joined Man in the Mirror in 2000 and serves as President. His passion is to make the church relevant to younger men and men on the fringe. In his writing and speaking, Brett breaks through the resistance that many men feel toward spiritual topics with his use of personal stories and humor. Boots on the Ground Moment: Do one thing. Find out when and plan on attending the next men's event at your church. If you don't go to church, grab your family this week and go! baclemmer@maninthemirror.org 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
Apr 8, 2019 • 12min
232. 4 Life giving phrases of a patriarch
As men, we possess power in our words. What we speak over our wife and kids can bring life or destruction. This episode should challenge you in the way you speak over them. www.meninthearena.org
Apr 4, 2019 • 1h 3min
231. Men raise your hand!
Men need to reach out, raise your hand, ask another man to mentor you, disciple you, help you to become stronger in your weak areas. Simply raising your hand and asking another man to come along side you on this journey is the beginning of great things. Scott Wiggins has spent the last 30 plus years leading men and women. For over 26 years of that time, Scott served in the United States Air Force. A retired Brigadier General, he held numerous positions of leadership from flight to squadron to group to wing commands. As a pilot, he has extensive combat experience and the unique honor of working for Air Force One for two years. Since leaving the Air Force, Scott has served as the Director of Staff of Pinelake Church. Pinelake is a multi-site church with five campus locations in Mississippi. Scott pastors and oversees the staff of 150 who, in turn, shepherd a weekly congregational attendance of over 11,000. Boots on the Ground Moment: Raise your hand. Ask a guy you respect to help you. Scott.Wiggins@pinelake.org www.meninthearena.org
Apr 1, 2019 • 11min
230. What Men Carry?
Men are made to carry heavy loads. What does that mean? Listen and find out. www.meninthearena.org
Mar 28, 2019 • 56min
229. Looking death in the face
Corey Davis was on a fishing boat when the bow cracked and started sinking. He almost died 3 times while helping to save the crew. Enjoy this heroic story! Boots on the Ground Assignment. Find One Thing that you will do to express your love for your wife and children everyday. www.meninthearena.org
Mar 25, 2019 • 14min
228. Tension between the man and the fan in the arena
To be known or to be anonymous is the question. There is a tension between the man and the fan in the arena. What do we see in the church? Are men being put on display for Jesus or are they sitting back quietly so as to not bring attention to themselves? How are we suppose to live? What does the Bible say about this? www.meninthearena.org
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Mar 21, 2019 • 49min
A Great Resource for You and Your Wife w/ Bill Perkins EP 227
Bill Perkins, author and founder of White Horse Press and Million Mighty Men, shares his story in brief: a life shaped by seminary, ministry, and publishing. He discusses The Jesus Story, why reading a blended Gospel daily transformed his faith and marriage, encounters with modern miracles and healing from past shame. Practical reading habits and the book’s creation are also highlighted.
