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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.

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The Invisible Trap Pulling Christian Men Away From Jesus w/ Mark Batterson EP 1072

2026/10/23

Are you following Jesus or just following the crowd? Is your faith shaped by Scripture or by the people around you? In this week's expert interview, Jim Ramos talks with pastor and best selling author Mark Batterson about the pressure to fit in, even among Christians. Check out Mark Battersons new book Not My Circus (amzn.to/4sgMjON) Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-marriage-guardrails Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your impact story! https://meninthearena.org/pages/hero-stories You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena.

The Most CHALLENGING Season Christian Men Face (Like Bible Heroes) – (RE)quipping Men in Ten EP 1071

2026/10/22

Are you feeling like your talents or gifts are being wasted during this season of life? In this week's 10-minute (RE)quipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos dives into the power of "obscurity"—a critical but often overlooked season in a man's life. Drawing on biblical figures like Moses, Jesus, and Paul, Jim explores how periods of hiddenness shape character, strengthen faith and build patience. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-marriage-guardrails Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your impact story! You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena.

Is that God's Voice or Mine? How to Hear God - Average Joe Conversation w/ Kaanan Huffman EP 1070

2026/10/20

How can you know when God is speaking to you? How do you tell the difference between His direction and your own desires? In this 'Average Joe' conversation, Jim Ramos and friend Kaanan Huffman tackle a question every Christian man faces. We pray for guidance and want to follow God's will. But how can we know we're hearing Him clearly? Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-marriage-guardrails Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your impact story! https://meninthearena.org/pages/hero-stories You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena.

One Degree Off Course w/ Philip Anthony Mitchell: How Pastors Are Leading Men Into Disaster EP 1069

2026/10/16

How does a man drift from the truth without even realizing it? In this week's expert interview, Jim Ramo talks with Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell about the slow drift happening in the church and the role pastors may play in it. Men, we must take ownership of our faith and keep our lives aligned with God's Word. Check out Philip Anthony Mitchell's book Contend! (https://amzn.to/4hZuXBm) Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-marriage-guardrails Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your impact story! https://meninthearena.org/pages/hero-stories You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena.

Goal-Setting 101: Lessons from 45 Years of Achieving and Failing Personal Goals - (RE)quipping Men in Ten EP 1068

2026/10/15

Are your New Year's Resolutions abandoned already? Ever struggle to set goals you will actually achieve? In this week's 10-minute (RE)quipping episode, Jim Ramos outlines the lessons he's learned over four decades of goal-setting, both from successes and failures. He outlines some ideas he's taught before, and also some new techniques he has used in recent years when a goal requires forming a new habit. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-marriage-guardrails Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your impact story! You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena.

Boots on the Ground: How God Can Redeem Anything...Even Cowboy Boots - Equipping Men in Ten EP 1067

2026/10/13

What's distracting you from becoming the man God created you to be? In this week's Equipping Men in Ten, Jim Ramos challenges men to stop sitting on the sidelines and get back into the fight. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-marriage-guardrails Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your impact story! https://meninthearena.org/pages/hero-stories You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena.

Forgiveness in Marriage w/ Bruce and Toni Hebel: The Sobering Truth Nobody Wants to Hear EP 1066

2026/10/09

What happens to your marriage when you refuse to forgive? What are you carrying that Jesus is asking you to release? In this week's expert interview, Jim Ramos talks with Bruce and Toni Hebel about one of the most destructive traps couples can fall into: unforgiveness. Check out the Hebel's book on forgiveness here! (https://amzn.to/4du9i30) Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-marriage-guardrails Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your impact story! https://meninthearena.org/pages/hero-stories You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena.

The Dangerous Men 'Coaching' Christian Men Online: Who Should You Follow? – (RE)quipping Men in Ten EP 1065

2026/10/08

Are you blindly following the wrong leaders? Could you be letting unqualified voices shape your soul? In this week's 10-minute (RE)quipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos exposes the trend of self-proclaimed "coaches" flooding the internet with no real accountability or biblical backbone. If you want to be a man who leads with strength, integrity, and unwavering faith, you need to know WHO you're letting disciple you. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-marriage-guardrails Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your impact story! https://meninthearena.org/pages/hero-stories You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena.

Young Christian Asks Jim: How Can I KNOW I'm Going to Heaven? - Average Joe Conversation w/ Dylan Howell EP 1064

2026/10/06

How do you know you're going to heaven? What does the Bible actually say about salvation and the assurance of your faith? In this 'Average Joe' conversation, Jim Ramos sits down with Dylan Howell, and they tackle a question every man should be able to answer. It may sound basic, but many people have never been taught how the Bible explains salvation, eternal security, and the confidence we can have in Christ. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-marriage-guardrails Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your impact story! https://meninthearena.org/pages/hero-stories You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena.

What Authentic Christianity Is (and What It Isn't) w/ Mike Tatlock (pt 2) EP 1063

2026/10/02

In this week's expert interview, Jim Ramos picks up with part 2 of his interview with Pastor Mike Tatlock. Mike explains what it means to be an authentic Christian in today's culture and what true surrender looks like. Mike uses his personal experience as the NBA Trail Blazers/ and WNBA Portland Fire's team chaplain and a pastor at cowboy churches around Oregon. Check out Mike's book! A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture (https://tinyurl.com/faith115) Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-marriage-guardrails Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your impact story! https://meninthearena.org/pages/hero-stories You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena.

7 Sex Lies That Are Destroying Your Marriage (vs. Biblical Truth) - (RE)quipping Men in Ten EP 1062

2026/10/01

Have you been lied to about sex in marriage? Are those lies quietly sabotaging your relationship with your wife—or your future marriage? In this week's 10-minute (RE)quipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos tackles seven common lies Christian men believe about sex and marriage and replaces them with biblical truth. Drawing from Dr. Carol Tanksley's book Sexpectations, Jim exposes the myths that weaken marriages. You'll walk away with a truth that shatters cultural lies about sex and intimacy and A clear vision of God's design for marriage and sexual connection. Plus, some practical wisdom to protect your relationship and pursue holiness. Check out Dr. Carol's Book: Sexpectations: Reframing Your Good and Not-So-Good Stories about God, Love, and Relationships(https://tinyurl.com/sexpectations115 Using our link to check out the book helps support our ministry - thanks!) Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-marriage-guardrails Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your impact story! https://meninthearena.org/pages/hero-stories You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena.

The 5 Feminine Gifts God Gave Women: Which One Is Hers? - Equipping Men in Ten EP 1061

2026/09/29

A few weeks ago, we looked at the masculine gift God gives each man. What gift of femininity has God given your wife? In this week's Equipping Men in Ten, Jim Ramos turns his attention to the women in our lives. What makes women different from men? And how can you, as a man, support, encourage, and build up the woman God has placed in your life? Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-marriage-guardrails Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your impact story! https://meninthearena.org/pages/hero-stories You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena.

Compelling Faith w/ Mike Tatlock (pt 1): What to Do When Your Faith Is Challenged EP 1060

2026/09/25

How do you stand firm when the culture around you is shifting? In this week's expert interview, Jim Ramos sits down with Mike Tatlock to discuss his book, A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture. Mike explains how men can remain steadfast and faithful in a challenging time. Mike uses his personal experience as the NBA Trail Blazers/ and WNBA Portland Fire's team chaplain and a pastor at cowboy churches around Oregon. Check out Mike's book! A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture (https://tinyurl.com/faith115) Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-marriage-guardrails Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your impact story! https://meninthearena.org/pages/hero-stories You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena.

Becoming Spiritual Leader: How Christian Men Can Get Started on Spiritual Leadership - (RE)quipping Men in Ten EP 1059

2026/09/23

You know you should be the spiritual leader, but where do you start? In this week's 10-minute (RE)quipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos teaches Christian men how to get started on spiritual leadership, even if you haven't been setting a great example up to this point. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-marriage-guardrails Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your impact story! https://meninthearena.org/pages/hero-stories You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena.

Dear Younger Me: What I Got Completely Wrong About Being a Man - Average Joe Conversation w/ Cade Welch EP 1058

2026/09/22

What would you tell your younger self if you had the chance? In this 'Average Joe' conversation, Jim Ramos sits down with Cade Welch, a student, athelete and one of the spiritual leaders on the Linfield University Football team. Cade asks that question: "what would you tell your younger self?" Hear what Jim would do differently, what he's learned about following Jesus, and the advice he wishes he had received years ago. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-marriage-guardrails Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your impact story! https://meninthearena.org/pages/hero-stories You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena.

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★★★★★

JoJo__Pearson 2026/01/21

Compassion

I have been so blessed and challenged by this podcast the last seven months. The podcast has helped motivate me to make sure my family becomes activ...

★★★★★

Nico Florendo 2026/01/20

amazing

I’ve just recently found this podcast and listened to about 3 of them so far. I have heavily related to each and every one and they really do teach yo...

★☆☆☆☆

flovephoto 2025/12/19

Doesn’t know history

Literally just listened to him say something from Christianity was introduced when Jesus died, as if the more than a millennia of Judaism before that ...

★★★★★

cclason16 2025/11/29

Re-ignition of my spiritual life.

The strong and applicable messages have helped reignite my walk with the lord in the last year. I recently found out I am going to be the father of a ...

★★★★★

Nathan 75 2025/08/01

Awesome podcast

I found this podcast a few months ago and have binged listen to it to get caught up. I caught up today. It has really helped me reignite my passion f...

★★★★★

BdubWinny 2025/06/18

Wow!

Just found this podcast and absolutely love it! As a young man passionate about physical and spiritual health, this podcast is an awesome inspiration!

★★★★★

Ed of Carteret 2025/05/08

Applicable

I find this podcast to provide applicable tools and insights into my walk with Jesus. 🤍

★★★★★

MITA review 2025/04/12

My Story

I was an atheist, and my friend said give Christianity a chance. I love this guy and I struggled, but eventually gave my life to Christ and this podca...

★★★★★

Costar628592748;828275 2025/04/10

Stepping up

Jim is constantly stepping up. What an incredible opportunity I’ve had to talk and laugh with Jim. He brings the word of God and relates to so many. I...

★★★★★

stirrin it up 2025/02/28

Much needed

I started listening to the podcast after finishing Dialed in. This is perfect for the men in this day and age. More men need to get in the arena.

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