Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast
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.
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 862
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Bonus: Who Are You? How to Figure Out Your Unique Purpose - Jim Ramos at the MAG
In this bonus episode, Jim Ramos asks WHO ARE YOU? God has a unique design for each man. Here's how to figure out yours. We will be look at the story of Moses in Exodus 3-4 to answer the three most i…
Defying the Doctors: ‘You’ll Never Do Another Push-Up’ to 65,000 w/ Dustin Newman EP 622
When Dustin Newman was 22, a devastating motorcycle accident tore off half his leg and ruined his left arm. The doctors said he’d never do a normal, full push-up again. In 2022, he joined the Men in …
MANLAWS: 101 Ways to Get Your Man Card Revoked (and Rules to Live By) - Equipping Men in Ten EP 621
Reboot: Your Wife IS Crazy! (So Are You) Love and Respect w/ Emerson Eggerichs
In this classic episode from 2018 (back when the podcast was the “Man Card” podcast), author Emerson Eggerichs joined Jim Ramos to discuss his foundational book for marriage, "Love and Respect.” He d…
The Godly Man’s Greatest Asset (It’s Not Love) EP # 620
Do you have the Godly man’s greatest asset? While Godly men should love others, there is actually a more foundational trait that comes before it. In this week’s extended teaching, pastor Jim Ramos te…
Reboot: How Young Men Can Choose Greatness w/ Gary Chapman
In this classic episode from 2020, Jim Ramos was joined by author Gary Chapman, author of "The 5 Love Languages" to discuss his book for young men, "Choose Greatness: 11 Wise Decisions that Brave You…
The Godly Man’s Mission: 5 Identifying Traits of a Godly Man - Equipping Men in Ten EP 619
What is a Godly man? There are 5 things Godly men do that set them apart from the rest. If you are a follower of Christ, God has an assignment for you. He created you for a specific mission that you …
Family Board Meetings: The Simple 3-Step Method for Connecting With Your Kids w/ Jim Sheils EP 618
Dad, you have just 18 summers to create a lasting connection with your children! Do you feel distant from one of your kids right now? Are you mistaking physical proximity for quality time? This week,…
Grow as a Man of Prayer: 5 Time-Tested Tips - Equipping Men in Ten EP 617
You know you SHOULD pray, but do you have trouble blocking out consistent time for prayer? In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Jim Ramos shares 5 time-tested, simple ways for you to become a…
Reboot: Are You Wild at Heart? w/ John Eldredge
In this classic episode from 2017 (back when we used to be called the “Man Card” podcast and the ministry was called “The Great Hunt for God") Jim Ramos was joined by author John Eldredge to discuss …
Digital Rehab: Does Your Family Need a Screen Time Detox? w/ Brad Huddleston EP 616
Is your family addicted to screens? Are you feeling the pressure to get your kid a smart phone? This week, Brad Huddleston, author of Digital Cocaine joined Jim Ramos for a second time to make a cas…
Grow in the Word: The Easiest 4-Step Method to Become a Man of ONE BOOK EP 615
Do you struggle to be in the Word most days of the week? Do wish you knew the Word of God better than anyone in your family? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you personal…
Bonus: Are You a Man of Your Word? Jim Ramos at The MAG
Why is it so difficult for you to stay true to your word?
Weak men communicate weakly. Their communication is soft and non-committal. They text first, then email, and use face-to-face or a phone call…
Calm Parenting: Discipline Without Anger w/ Kirk Martin EP 614
Dad, are you tired of yelling at your kids? Does your child seem to push all your buttons? Do you struggle with how to respond to rebellious or disobedient kids in a way that is loving but also holds…
What's YOUR Hero Story? Why Your Story Matters: MitA's 365 in 365 Challenge EP 613
Have you made changes in your life? Changes that are so significant that your loved ones are starting to notice? Has God used the ministry of Men in the Arena to change your world? If that's you, we …
Bonus: What Does It Mean to Be a Man of God? Jim Ramos at The MAG
On vacation recently, I (Jim) was asked if I were a “Christian.” I strategically responded, “No, I am not but I do love and follow Jesus.” Why did I choose those words? Because I have found that as …
Quit or Finish Strong? The ONE Deciding Factor EP 612
What separates those who quit from those who finish? Knowledge? Giftedness? Raw strength? We looked at the 41 guys who finished our 65,000 Push-Up Challenge and found their characteristics in common.…
Goal-Setting 101: Lessons from 45 Years of Achieving and Failing Personal Goals - Equipping Men in Ten EP 611
Are your New Year's Resolutions abandoned already? Ever struggle to set goals you will actually achieve? Do you know how to work with God to decide on your goals? In this week's 10-minute equipping e…
Bonus: Hospitality Isn't What You Think: The Hospitable Man, Jim Ramos at The MAG
You've been taught 'hospitality' all wrong! When Jim Ramos discovered what it truly meant 2 years ago, it wrecked him. He realized that over 30 years of ministry, he hadn't been getting hospitality r…
Why the Intersectionality Worldview is Contrary to Biblical Christianity w/ Elmo Winters EP 611
Are you wondering where buzz words like “privilege,” feeling “safe,” “antiracism,” and replacing wife with “partner” come from? These come from a worldview called "Intersectionality." This week, Elmo…