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 a ...
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10 Marriage-Saving Guardrails: Marriage Rules That Prevent Affairs – Equipping Men in Ten EP 792
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Marriages are breaking down at an alarming rate. What are you doing to safeguard your own? Are you letting the culture erode your relationship? In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos takes on one of the most pressing issues men face today: divorce. You'll get armed with 10 critical guardrails every man should have in place to …
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The Dying Seeds Paradox: What Jesus REALLY Meant – Message at the MAG EP 791
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Death Ground. Alexander the Great famously burned his ships to eliminate his troops' option of retreat, compelling them to fight with everything they had. Today, Pastor Jim Ramos challenges us to read a common passage with a new perspective. This message calls Christians to stop living in fear of failure and instead, adopt a long-term, sacrificial …
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QUICK HIT (4 min): Becoming a Teacher of the Word: Cut it Straight – Dialed In Man of God EP 790
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Can you teach others about God? How about those in your household, your wife and kids? If you can’t articulate your faith, that’s a miss, brother! In this equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you about becoming a teacher like Jesus, and what the Bible says about what exactly the godly man needs to be able to do, pulling from Titus and 1 Timothy. Th…
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Understanding God’s Grace: What Most Christian Men Get Wrong About Grace w/ Joby Martin EP 789
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Many men are walking around claiming they’ve met Jesus, yet their lives look no different. When you’ve truly encountered Jesus, your life won’t stay the same. Just like getting hit by a freight train changes EVERYTHING, an encounter with the resurrected Christ should leave a mark. In this week’s interview, Jim Ramos interviews Joby Martin, author o…
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Discerning God’s Voice: 6 Tests That It’s Really God Speaking – Equipping Men in Ten EP 788
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Do you ever wonder if you're hearing God's voice or if it's just your own thoughts? You're not alone, many men struggle with this question. In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos shares six powerful ways to distinguish between God's Holy whisper and the noise in your own mind. You'll get practical steps to gain clarity and gui…
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QUICK HIT (4 min): Becoming a Leader: Do Something. Anything. Just Lead. – Dialed In Man of God EP 787
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Do you struggle to lead the people around you? God calls all men to be leaders. In this equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you about becoming the leader Jesus has called you to be and what the Bible says about Godly leadership. The Dialed In man of God is a Leader. Using Paul's teaching, Jim explains how, as a leader, we are called to build "wall…
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Why Good Dads Give Up (And How to Prevent It): Don’t Bench Yourself w/ Kent Evans EP 786
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Great dads show up, lead, and stay in the fight. But even the strongest man can hit a breaking point and feel like walking away. In this week’s interview, Jim Ramos interviews Kent Evans, author of “Don't Bench Yourself: How to Stay in the Game Even When You Want to Quit." Kent dives into why so many men pull themselves out of the game and, more im…
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Man of Integrity: 7 Powerful Habits that Build Unshakable Integrity - Equipping Men in Ten EP 785
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Are you just a man who talks about integrity, or are you truly living it? It isn't easy. It means stepping up when it's uncomfortable and choosing courage over convenience. In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos breaks down the seven key practices for living a life of unshakable character, straight from his bestselling book Di…
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Hidden Miracles You're Missing Every Single Day: Regaining Your Holy Curiosity w/ Mark Batterson EP 784
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Life is stressful. When you're grinding it out in the stress bubble, it's easy to miss how miraculous God is. It's time, men, to rediscover our sense of wonder, meaning, and faith. From the facts of DNA to the deeper significance of life's design, there are hidden miracles we can draw inspiration from every single day. In this week’s interview, Jim…
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QUICK HIT (4 min): Becoming a Sacrificial Man: Think of Yourself, Less – Dialed In Man of God EP 783
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Do you sacrifice for the people around you? There’s nothing more Christlike than sacrifice. Do you sacrifice your desires, dreams, and hopes for the sake of those you love? In this equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you about becoming a Sacrificial man like Jesus, and what the Bible says about what exactly the godly man sacrifices, pulling from T…
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5 Leadership Secrets Jesus Used That Dads Need to Know: Leading Your Kids How Christ Led the Twelve w/ Barrett Johnson EP 782
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No way to get around it, brother: you are called to lead your family. But the practical blueprint for success already exists! Jesus showed you exactly what to do in the 5 ways he led the twelve disciples. Discover what it means to lead your family like Jesus did and learn how to do it with strength, grace, and intentionality. In this week’s intervi…
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When Religion and Politics Collide: 3 Questions Every Voter Should Ask – Equipping Men in Ten EP 781
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In today's increasingly divided culture, it can be easy to keep faith separated from politics. Taking a political stand while staying rooted in biblical principles can feel nearly impossible. In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos shares 3 guiding principles he's implemented to make his political decisions. We can find securit…
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Living an Undaunted Life with Kyle Thompson EP 780
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Many resources aimed at men often miss the mark when it comes to fostering true spiritual, mental, and physical resilience against life's challenges. We need to be prepared to confront spiritual and cultural darkness as we strive to follow Jesus. In this week’s interview, Jim Ramos interviews Kyle Thompson, founder of Undaunted.Life Kyle covers man…
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QUICK HIT (4 min): Becoming a Respected Man: The Greatest Gift One Man Can Give Another – Dialed In Man of God EP 779
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Are you a respected man? Do the people around you respect you? In this equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you about becoming a Respected man like Jesus, and what the Bible says about the respect earned by and displayed by the goldy man, pulling from Titus and 1 Timothy. The Dialed In man of God is Respected. He does certain things to gain the res…
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Become God’s Man: 3 Ways Jesus Followers Differ from ‘Jesus Fans’ - Jim Ramos at Man Camp EP 778
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Are you just a fan of Jesus or a true follower? Being a true follower is tough. It requires us to give our unconditional commitment. It's a willingness to break free from our comfort zones. It's a call to leave behind excuses and fully embrace becoming God's man. This message from Jim Ramos was given at the Men in the Arena's 2024 Man Camp held at …
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7 Things Smart Dads Should NEVER Do With Their Kids – Equipping Men in Ten EP 777
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Are you unknowingly wounding your kids? Is your parenting style setting your kids up for success or struggle? In this important video, Jim Ramos explores 7 things smart dads should never do when it comes to parenting. Every child wrestles with questions like “Do I have what it takes?” and “Am I good enough?” As fathers, we must provide the support …
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How Jim’s Football Coach Brought Him to the Lord: Witnessing for Normal Guys w/ Gary McCusker EP 776
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You’re a normal guy, not a pastor. But one relationship you have might end up reaching thousands of people for Christ. It all starts with you. Meet Gary McCusker, Jim Ramos’s spiritual father. Gary has a remarkable ability to connect with people on a personal level. Yet this ability is rooted in principles we can all learn and implement. Four decad…
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QUICK HIT (4 min): Becoming a Devout Man: Get Religious with God – Dialed In Man of God EP 775
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A Christian man is called to be Devout. This doesn’t mean becoming a pastor or priest, but it does mean specific things for your daily behavior and habits. In this equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you about becoming Devout like Jesus, and what the Bible says about the devotion displayed by the godly man, pulling from Titus and 1 Timothy. The Di…
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Load Up Your Relational Toolbox: Relationship Strategies for Men w/ Greg Smalley EP 774
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We all want to build stronger connections. But as men, sometimes it feels like we lack the tools that seem to come so naturally to women when it comes to relational communication. In this week’s interview, Jim Ramos interviews Greg Smalley, author of “Men's Relational Toolbox.” He shares practical tips and insight on how we can immediately improve …
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Dad Blessings: 5 Ways to Connect with Your Kids – Equipping Men in Ten EP 773
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Could you use some everyday, practical ways to connect, engage, and encourage your child? Even though being a dad is one of the most rewarding roles in life, this world is overrun by examples of absent and unengaged dads. In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos teaches five proven ways you can unconditionally bless your childre…
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Media in Your Christian Home: Videogames for Christian Kids w/ Brent Dusing EP 772
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We are all trying to find ways to nudge our kids towards Christ. It's an uphill battle because of the influence of secular media and video games that are so prevalent in our culture. What if there was a way to let your kids explore and enjoy screen time but in a safe, Godly environment? In this week's interview, Jim Ramos talks to the CEO and found…
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QUICK HIT (4 min): Becoming a Good Man: No More Mr. Nice Guy – Dialed In Man of God EP 771
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A good Christian man is NOT a NICE GUY. In fact, NICE GUYS are ruining this world. In this equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you about the difference between a nice guy and a good man like Jesus, why you should be a good man, not a nice guy, and what the Bible says about the kind of good Christian men should strive for, pulling from Titus and 1 …
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Love Through the Decades: How to Make It Long-Term in Marriage w/ Kim Kimberling EP 770
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What do you picture your marriage looking like in ten years? What about twenty? Will it be better than it is today? One thing is for sure: it will be different. The good news is there are some things you can start doing now and ensure your marriage makes it long-term and thrives. In this week's interview, author Dr. Kim Kimberling joins Jim Ramos t…
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QUICK HIT (4 min): Becoming a Generous Man: You Can’t Out-Give God – Dialed In Man of God EP 769
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Are you a generous man? There’s an easy way to tell. In this equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you how to know if you’re a generous man like Jesus, and what the Bible says about generosity, pulling from Titus and 1 Timothy. The Dialed In man of God is a generous man with his wealth, time, and talents. If that’s not you yet, this episode will hel…
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Men Under Fire: A Conference for Leaders of Men w/ Scott Haima EP 768
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Are you called to be a leader of men? Are you currently serving in a leadership position? It can be lonely at the top, pushing against the cultural norms and bureaucracy of the church to reach men. In this week’s interview, Jim Ramos interviews Scott Haima, Executive Director of the National Coalition of Ministries to Men (NCMM). He shares the impo…
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