Men in the Arena Podcast

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 this week's 10-minute (RE)quipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos shares the final 2 seasons of manhood ("fall" and "winter"), and how each season is vital in creating a complete life that's well lived.  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.

Everywhere we turn, society continues to downplay the critical role of fathers. But let's make one thing clear: that's flat-out wrong.   In this week's message, Pastor Jim Ramos brings to light some shocking statistics about the devastating impact fatherlessness is having on our youth. Men, it's time to rise up, take charge, and mentor this generation that's been left without fathers.   This is a reboot of a message from The MAG, The McMinnville Area Gathering for men in McMinnville, Oregon.   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.    

Are you ready to take back control of the sex education your kids receive? In this week's interview clip, Jim Ramos talks to Rodney Wright, author of 'How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex'. Rodney shares 4 wise tips for guiding your kids through these sensitive topics with confidence and clarity. Listen to the full episode here! Check out Rodney's Book https://tinyurl.com/HowtoTalk115 (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.  

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 this week's 10-minute (RE)quipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos shares the first 2 seasons of manhood ("spring" and "summer"), and how each season is vital in creating a complete life that's well lived. This is Part 1 of his series "Seasons of a Man's 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.

Are you married? Your wife is greater than your kids. Remarried? Still true!  In this week's rebooted message, Pastor Jim Ramos shows us that your wife is greater than your kids, even in the tricky situation of remarriage. In this message at the MAG, Pastor Jim Ramos lays out the biblical case for this counter-cultural assertion: WIFE > KIDS. This is a reboot of a message from The MAG, The McMinnville Area Gathering for men in McMinnville, Oregon. 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.  

In today's interview clip, Jim Ramos talks to Aaron Freeman, co-author of the book "The Argument Hangover." Aaron unpacks 4 marriage sayings that seem good on paper but are dangerous myths.  Listen to the full episode here! 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.  

There are two types of Christian men. Which one are you? In this week's 10-minute (RE)quipping episode, pastor Jim Ramos identifies the difference between a "Christian" and a real follower of Jesus. You'll walk away from this episode knowing which type of Christian YOU are, and what to do about it. 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.  

Men, we're called to lead, protect, and provide. But what do we do when things don't go as planned? In this week's rebooted message, Pastor Jim Ramos takes us deep into the historical context of households during the Apostle Paul's time, exploring the powerful Greek terms for 'children' in the Bible. I This is a reboot of a message from The MAG, The McMinnville Area Gathering for men in McMinnville, Oregon. 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.

Thousands of Christian men are raising families but have no idea what they're doing. In today's interview clip, Jim Ramos talks to Kent Evans to help you solve that. Kent introduces you to 4 new tools for your fatherhood tool belt. Listen to the full episode here! 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.  

It's (RE)quipping Wednesday! This is a reboot of a past Equipping Men in Ten episode, EP #729   Most church men's ministries are set up wrong! In this week's 10-minute (RE)quipping episode, Jim Ramos will teach you what to do to get a vital, growing ministry to men. He breaks down step-by-step, proven ways to get your men's ministry off the ground, including what NOT to do.    Help! I'm Starting a Men's Group (free download) The Men's Ministry Playbook: A Proven Strategy to Impact Men   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.

Have you been waiting to get baptized? Maybe you're wondering if you're ready, what it means, or whether you even need to do it. In this week's 10-minute Equipping episode, Jim Ramos looks at what the Bible actually teaches about baptism, why it matters, and why you may be overthinking something God has already made clear. If you've trusted Jesus, maybe it's time to stop debating it and take the step. 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.  

In today's interview clip, Jim Ramos talks to Ted Shimer, Founder of The Freedom Fight (thefreedomfight.org), an online porn addiction recovery program, and the author of the book, The Freedom Fight: The New Drug and the Truths that Set Us Free. Shimer teaches you the 6 scientific roots of your porn use and gives you practical steps for eradicating them from your life for good. Listen to the full episode here! Check out his book here! (https://tinyurl.com/freedom116) 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.

It's (RE)quipping Wednesday! This is a reboot of a past Equipping Men in Ten episode, EP #632 Single guys, how do you know the woman you're with is THE ONE? In this week's 10-minute (RE)quipping episode, Jim Ramos gives you 4 questions you should ask yourself before you choose to marry the girl you are dating. 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.

What "weeds" do you find yourself continuously battling in your life?  In this week's message, Pastor Jim Ramos dives into the critical steps of identifying and removing the "weeds" that stop us from living a life full of purpose and growth. Using wisdom from Galatians 5 and the Parable of the Sower in Matthew 13, he discusses how to aggressively root out sin and intentionally plant seeds that lead to a fruitful, God-honoring life. This is a reboot of a message from The MAG, The McMinnville Area Gathering for men in McMinnville, Oregon. 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.

Divorcing Christian? Chances are you—or someone you're close to—has dealt with the pain of divorce. In today's interview clip, Jim Ramos is joined by Dale Brown to walk you through 4 critical steps for healing from divorce. Here's the link to Dale Brown's book, 'Daily Survival Guide for Divorced Men: Surviving & Thriving Beyond Your Divorce Days 1-91' (https://tinyurl.com/divorce115) If you want the full interview, you can listen to it here! 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.

It's (RE)quipping Wednesday! This is a reboot of a past Equipping Men in Ten episode, EP #591 Christian man, are you TIRED? Are you stressed? We don't call that 20-year period where you're raising your family The Stress Bubble for nothing.  In this week's 10-minute (RE)quipping episode, Jim Ramos walks you through a time when Jesus was tired and what He did. He outlines three ways that you can show up like Jesus. 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.  

In this 30-min message, Jim Ramos teaches you what "No Pain, No Gain" means for the Christian man. This is a reboot of a message from The MAG, The McMinnville Area Gathering for men in McMinnville, Oregon. 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.

Need a quick, boots-on-the-ground revamp of your marriage? In today's interview clip, Jim Ramos talks to Drs. Paul and Virginia Friesen. They give 3 practical tips to make sure you come out victorious in your marriage.   Check out Paul and Virginia's book, The Marriage App: Unlocking the Irony of Intimacy https://tinyurl.com/marriageapp115 If you want the full interview, you can listen to it here! 

It's (RE)quipping Wednesday! This is a reboot of a past Equipping Men in Ten episode, EP #656 Is your young adult child rebelling, or threatening to leave the faith altogether? Even kids raised in a solid Christian homes can end up doing stupid stuff that doesn't match Christian values. In this week's 10-minute (RE)quipping episode, Jim Ramos gives you 7 steps you can take to love your child back into a relationship with God. 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.  

Do you struggle to say YES to the things God places on your heart? It's a struggle for many of us, including Jonah in the Bible. Today, Pastor Jim Ramos teaches from the story of Jonah and the power of saying YES to God's will and the dangers of saying NO. This message is from The MAG, The McMinnville Area Gathering for men in McMinnville, Oregon. 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.  

We know that we're supposed to forgive, but what if someone has wronged you so deeply that you don't know where to start? In this week's interview, Dr. Bruce Hebel joined us to teach you how to forgive using his 7 Protocols of Forgiveness. You've heard it before: "Bitterness is the poison we drink hoping someone else dies." You've been drinking poison, brother, but this episode is your 7-step antidote. Check out https://tinyurl.com/forgiveness115 for more information!  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.  

It's (RE)quipping Wednesday! This is a reboot of a past Equipping Men in Ten episode, EP #741 "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's 10-minute (RE)quipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos responds to the accusation that the Bible is a work that subjugates women and endorses sexism, and teaches you how you might be reading certain passages wrong. 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.

Men are built to bond through challenge and shared purpose. In this 'Average Joe' conversation, Jim Ramos sits down with friend Kenn Walsh to talk about why men seem to bond together differently than women. God has wired you to connect and create strong brotherhood, but it doesn't happen in the convenience of everyday life. Check out www.thewildernessexp.org for more information 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.  

Ever handled a situation with your wife so poorly that you wished you could rewind and do it all over again? What happens when your brain's programming from childhood collide with real-life challenges in your marriage? In this week's expert interview, Jim Ramos brings in expert Ron Deal for insight on how your brain's wiring can lead to assumptions or reactions that sabotage communication. You'll get four practical steps to stop your toxic cycles in their tracks, rebuild trust, and learn how to respond to your wife with wisdom instead of emotion in tough moments. Check our Ron Deal's book 'The Mindful Marriage'. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. 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.

It's (RE)quipping Wednesday! This is a reboot of a past Equipping Men in Ten episode, EP #648 How much TV do you watch each night? If you're a typical American, it might add up to more than you think. In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Jim Ramos takes a look at television's place in the life of a Christian man. Some of the ideas in this episode are related to our audio-only interviews with Matt Friedman (Kill the Flatscreen and Discipleship and Your Kids) about his book, Discipleship in the Home. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. 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.

What's the one verse that drives your life and shapes your faith journey? You need a verse to call our own that challenges you to live purposefully. In this week's message, Pastor Jim Ramos introduces the idea of a 'death verse'—a scripture that will define you when you meet Jesus face to face.  This message is from The MAG, The McMinnville Area Gathering for men in McMinnville, Oregon. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. 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.

In this rapid-fire edit of our multiple interviews with Michelle Watson Canfield ("The Dad Whisperer"), she blasts through 15 practical ideas for connecting with your daughter taken from her book 'Dad, Here's What I Really Need from You: A Guide for Connecting with Your Daughter's Heart.' Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. 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.

It's (RE)quipping Wednesday! This is a reboot of a past Equipping Men in Ten episode, EP #735 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 you're living out your best version of life in Christ. Even so, many of us walk around with a "know-it-all" attitude. In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos teaches you 6 secrets a "know-it-all" attitude reveals about your heart and how it plays into your "Season of Manhood" (see "Seasons of Manhood" Part 1 and Part 2 ) Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. 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.

Can you follow Jesus without being part of a local church?  In this 'Average Joe' conversation, Jim Ramos sits down with longtime friend Ben Sullivan to tackle this tough topic head-on. By defining what the church truly is and digging into Scripture, they separate tradition from biblical truth and answer one of the most common questions men wrestle with today. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. 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 happens when culture starts preaching louder than the Bible? Are Christian men standing firm—or slowly drifting with the current? In this week's expert interview, Jim Ramos talks with pastor and author Aaron Graham to talk about the subtle lies pulling Christians away from biblical truth. Aaron explains how faith rarely collapses overnight, and how we can engage culture without compromising truth.  Check out Aaron's new book, 'Unshakable Faith'! (https://tinyurl.com/unshakable115) Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. 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.

It's (RE)quipping Wednesday! This is a reboot of a past Equipping Men in Ten episode, EP #719 Congrats brother, you've married a strong Christian woman. But, what does she NEED from you? In her core, what does she need and want from you on a daily basis? In today's 10-minute equipping episode, pastor Jim Ramos teaches you the 4 core desires of every woman and the practical ways you can meet those needs. Jim pulls from Michael Thompson's (ep. 710) book KING ME(https://tinyurl.com/kingme115), taking his principles and breaking them down so you'll be able to take action starting today! Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. 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.

(Part 2) Are you mentally tough enough to finish what God has called you to do? When life gets hard, do you keep climbing or turn back? In this weeks Equipping Men in Ten Jim Ramos uses the metaphor of climbing a mountain to break down the path to mental toughness. Every climb has stages—the ascent, the challenges along the way, and the descent after the mission is complete.  Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. 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.

Why do so many men feel lost, stuck, or anonymous? Why do so few have a cause worth fighting for?   In this week's message, Jim Ramos challenges men to find their hill to die on—a God-given purpose that is bigger than themselves. Before a man can discover his mission, he must first know who he is and whose he is in Christ.  Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. 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.

It's (RE)quipping Wednesday! This is a reboot of a past Equipping Men in Ten episode, EP #710 You work hard, but are you working the right way? Will you be done working when you're retired? What place should work have in the life of a Christian man? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos walks you through a brief theology of work, teaching you what the Bible says about the work you're doing to provide for your family, and helps you identify ways you might be viewing work wrong. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. 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.  

Are you mentally tough enough to finish what God has called you to do? When life gets hard, do you keep climbing or turn back? In this weeks Equipping Men in Ten Jim Ramos uses the metaphor of climbing a mountain to break down the path to mental toughness. Every climb has stages—the ascent, the challenges along the way, and the descent after the mission is complete.  Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. 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.

Every marriage has defining moments and those sudden realizations can change how you see your spouse, your relationship, and yourself. In this week's expert interview, Jim Ramos talks to bestselling author and marriage expert Emerson Eggerichs.   Emerson shares powerful "lightbulb moments"  and unpacks key shifts in perspective that can strengthen communication and change the direction of your marriage for years to come.   Check out Emerson's new book: 'Lightbulb Moments' ! (tinyurl.com/lightbulb115)   Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. 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.  

It's (RE)quipping Wednesday! This is a reboot of a past Equipping Men in Ten episode, EP #681 Ever feel like your prayers aren't doing anything? Do you wonder if you're praying the wrong way, or for the wrong things? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos teaches you the prayer method that he credits with growing Men in the Arena from 15 men in a coffee shop to impacting millions of men worldwide: the 5 "P's" of EFFECTIVE prayer. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. 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.  

When your adult child walks away from the faith, the heartbreak can be real. So how do you stay connected and continue pointing them toward Jesus without pushing them further away? In this 'Average Joe' conversation, Jim Ramos talks with good friend Kurt Stone. They share practical wisdom and biblical encouragement for parents navigating this difficult season. Learn how to build bridges and faithfully minister to your child while trusting God with the outcome. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. 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.

The world doesn't need more passive men. Jim Ramos delivers a passionate message titled 'To Stand' at the 2026 Man Camp at Washington Family Ranch.  'To Stand' means when it's costly and unpopular.  God is calling men to courage, conviction, and action. This message will challenge you to stop sitting on the sidelines and start living boldly for Christ. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. 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.    

It's (RE)quipping Wednesday! This is a reboot of a past Equipping Men in Ten episode, EP #689. Think you're TOUGH? Don't be so sure. There are four areas of toughness, one in which even 80% of Navy Seals are statistically weak. In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, author and pastor Jim Ramos outlines the four M's of toughness and helps you determine if there's an area you need to get tough. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. 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.  

Almost 100 years ago, a study uncovered a pattern shared by every collapsing civilization: sexual chaos always came first. In this weeks Equipping Men in Ten, Jim Ramos takes a look at the connection between strong societies and men who live with sexual discipline and faithfulness. The Bible's warnings about lust, adultery, and self-control weren't random rules. They were instructions for human flourishing. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. 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.

NFL success can ruin a weak marriage. NFL star and 49er Hall of Famer Brent Jones realized that early. In this intimate episode, Brent and his wife Dana open up about the intentional guardrails, habits, and convictions that helped protect their marriage through the pressure of professional football, and everyday challenges at home. It's the small decisions that shape a strong marriage over time. You'll hear practical wisdom from a couple who fought for connection long before the spotlight ever showed up. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. 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.

It's (RE)quipping Wednesday! This is a reboot of a past Equipping Men in Ten episode, EP #650. If you're listening to this podcast, you're probably a pretty good dad. But there are 5 common mistakes that even GOOD dads make. In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Jim Ramos describes the five types of mistaken dad he's seen over and over again in 30 years of ministry, and helps you course-correct if you've fallen into one of the "good Christian dad" errors. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. 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.  

What does God actually do in the life of a man? How does He shape us?  In this weeks Equipping Men in Ten, Jim Ramos dives into the theology of manhood and the process God uses to transform men into the likeness of Christ. Not only will you get the practical steps every man must walk through but you can identify where you are in this journey.  Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. 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.

Men were built for challenge. From work to competition to everyday life, men come alive when they're pushed to the wall. In this week's message, Jim Ramos unpacks why God wired men this way — and how embracing challenge can make you a stronger husband, better father, and a more dangerous man for good. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. 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.

It's (RE)quipping Wednesday! This is a reboot of a past Equipping Men in Ten episode, EP #644. Men, who do you prioritize in your family? Who is the most important person in your world? Your wife? Your kids? You mother? Does this change if you've been remarried and have kids from your first marriage? In today's 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos walks you through what the Bible teaches about where you family priorities should lie, and what it means for your family, step-family, wife (1st, 2nd, or 3rd), and kids. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. 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.

Most marriages don't fall apart overnight — they drift apart quietly. In this weeks Equipping Men in Ten, Jim Ramos breaks down 6 simple but powerful questions every couple should be asking regularly to stay connected, avoid resentment, and stop getting blindsided when things go wrong. If you want a healthier, stronger marriage, start here. This teaching is inspired by our friend Chris Herb from couplesmarriageministry.org Listen to his full interview here!  Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. (https://tinyurl.com/7Guardrails) 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.

Your happiness will always fall short if you're chasing the wrong thing. Real contentment isn't found in success or comfort. It's found in the peace only God can give. In this week's expert interview, Jim Ramos talks to Tim Ross, author of the book "The Missing Peace: How to Be Held Together When You're Falling Apart". Tim talks about the hidden wounds men carry and the pride that keeps us silent. Healing starts when we stop pretending we're fine and start opening up to trusted men who will walk beside us in the fight. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. (https://tinyurl.com/7Guardrails) 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.

It's (RE)quipping Wednesday! This is a reboot of a past Equipping Men in Ten episode, 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 man of prayer. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. 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.

In this 'Average Joe' conversation, Pastor Jim Ramos talks with good friend Chris Robinson, who shares how his life changed when he surrendered fully to God's call. He found freedom, joy, and a deeper purpose through Jesus Christ. That kind of transformation changes the way a man lives. When God changes your heart, you want others to know Him too.  Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. 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.

In this special episode, we look back at Jim's top moments from over 1,000 episodes. From the early  audio-only days to the more recent video shows, we revisit the amazing journey it's been.  God's been faithful every step of the way, keeping  Men in the Arena  standing strong at 1,000 episodes. Check out the full interviews here! James Ramos, Darby Ramos, Colton Ramos Wild Awakening: How a Raging Grizzly Healed My Wounded Heart w/ Greg Matthews EP 305 How to Connect with Your Daughter: 15 Tools for Girl Dads - Part 1 w/ Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield EP 633 Great Husbands Do Radical Things w/ Regi Campbell EP 362 Forgiving the Unforgivable: 7 Steps to Overcome Your Bitterness and Find Freedom w/ Bruce Hebel EP 586 Living the Best Version of Your Marriage w/ Don Minter EP 178 Taming Your Thoughts w/ Max Lucado: 3 Practical Tools to Combat Negative Thinking from a Giant of the Faith EP 890 Is Your Wife Crazy? Love and Respect w/ Emerson Eggerichs EP 203 1 Hour to Fix Your Marriage w/ Drs. Paul and Virginia Friesen EP  736 Overcoming the Invisible Marriage-Killer: How to Fix the Elephant in Your Marriage w/ Jason Karampatsos EP 626   11. BONUS: Quit or Finish Strong? The ONE Deciding Factor EP 612 Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. (https://tinyurl.com/7Guardrails) 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.