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.
Have you lost a relationship over politics? Most of us have. The Church has slowly been divided based on partisan beliefs, and God is calling you to bridge the gap. The intersection of faith and poli…
Christians are sexist!” “The Bible is misogynistic!” We’ve all heard the accusations: many atheists and deconstructing Christians assert that the Bible endorses the oppression of women. In this week’…
How do your children KNOW when they have crossed into adulthood? There is an entire generation of young people who crave significance in a world of confusion, violence, and immorality. How can you h…
Are your kids part of the 48% of children today who won’t reach 18 years of age with both parents still in the home? If so, or even if your family is still intact, this episode will help you SHOW UP …
Are you married? Your wife is greater than your kids. Remarried? Still true! The Bible shows us that your wife is greater than your kids, even in the tricky situation of remarriage. In this message a…
We all want to be successful leaders and fathers in our homes. But how do we properly assess where we’re at and what areas we can improve? In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos…
Need a full-service revamp of your marriage? Today, Jim Ramos is joined by power couple, Drs. Paul and Virginia Friesen, as they help you avoid marriage pitfalls, offer tangible advice, and encourage…
Are you a know-it-all? Do you have trouble taking criticism? Pretty sure you don’t need direction from others? Find yourself judging the way others do things? Having a TEACHABLE spirit is vital when …
Calling all WILD MEN! You know you’re called to be a strong Christian man, so why does the Bible tell you to be “meek?” And why does God keep calling WILD, UNRULY men to his cause? This world wants t…
Men, are you stuck in the daily grind? Wondering if you’re getting anywhere? Often we can’t see the forest for the trees. How do you zoom out to see the bigger picture in the Stress Bubble? In this w…
How should a single Christian man approach sex? What does honoring God look like when single, dating, or divorced? In this second episode in our two-part series on “SEXpectations," Jim Ramos is joine…
No men’s ministry at your church? You can start one! Today, Jim Ramos, pastor and founder of Men in the Arena, will walk you through his newest resource. Born of thirty years of starting transformati…
Are you disappointed by your sex life? Many Christian men in otherwise happy Christian marriages are not getting the sex they hoped for. There are hidden motivations, lies, and expectations that may …
Starting a men’s group can be daunting, and even for those who want to, it can be a struggle to find resources and a game plan to get one off the ground. Today, Men in the Arena's Director of Outreac…
There are ignorant voices in the world calling masculinity toxic. True masculinity is a blessing to the world, and there are some loads that God designed only men to carry.
In this week’s 10-minute e…
What’s the difference between a Male and a Man? A Man shows up. A Man follows through. In this week’s interview, Jim Ramos is joined by TJ Greaney, the founder of Kids Outdoor Zone, the nation’s fast…
Ever feel like the season of life you're in will never end? Are you in the stress bubble trying to keep up with all the pressures of life? In Part 2 of his series "Seasons of a Man's Life", Pastor Ji…
There are so many voices telling you how to parent, how do you sift through the worldly advice and get to the true spirit of fatherhood? In this week's interview, Jim Ramos is joined by Larry Hagner …
Ever feel like the season of life you're in will never end? Are you in the stress bubble trying to keep up with all the pressures of life? In Part 1 of his series "Seasons of a Man's Life", Pastor Ji…