Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast

Christian man, are you prepared to lead your family through the worst? If the pandemic taught us anything, it's that hard times WILL come - it's just a matter of when. As a leader, you bring peace to your family and set yourself up to help others when you are prepared. This week, Jim Ramos unpacks how to start prepping using the Survival Rule of 3s. 

Should a Christian man be a prepper? Does prepping indicate a lack of faith in God? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, pastor Jim Ramos gives his take on prepping and looks at what the Bible says on the subject. Here's the book Jim mentions in the podcast: One Second After , by William Forstchen (Using this link to check out the book helps support Men in the Arena. Thanks!) This is the st...

Is it ever okay for Christians to use physical force? This can be a touchy subject in Christian circles.   In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, we dive in to see what the Bible says about using physical violence and force. How do we balance the tension between the God we read about in the Old Testament vs. the God we read about in the New Testament? Pastor Jim Ramos continues to process wha...

Brother, do you need courage? Is God calling you to a place you've never been, or to something you're not sure you can do? Several times in his life, pastor Jim Ramos was deathly afraid of the next step God was calling him to take. Each time, he did a comprehensive study of 'courage' as it shows up in the Bible. He discovered 4 attributes of courage that will help you make the courageous move toda...

What is courage, and how do you get it? It may not be what you think. In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, pastor Jim Ramos debunks many of the views we're taught about courage that aren't biblical. We look at examples of courage from the Bible that are typically interpreted wrong or viewed incorrectly, and debunk common courage myths. You'll walk away from this episode ready to take the co...

Man, are you in the Stress Bubble? There are multiple pressures that combine to create the "Stress Bubble" season of a man's life. In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Jim Ramos describes 4 dangers that can happen when a man is in the Stress Bubble and how you can become your best version even while battling through this hard season of life. Here's the YouTube video where you can see Jim's...

Society tells us that anxiety is a diagnosis we carry with us. But what does God say about it? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, pastor Jim Ramos looks at how God handles anxiety in Scripture and teaches you 4 steps for tackling your anxiety that are grounded in the Word of God.

Brother, are you ALL IN on your marriage? Are you sure? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Jim Ramos outlines a common mistake that married men make, and one step you can take to ensure that your marriage thrives.  This episode pulls from principles outlined in Reggie Campbell's excellent little book, What Radical Husbands Do . (This is an affiliate link, so if you decide to purchase the...

When it comes to finishing strong, you can't get much better than Caleb in the Bible. In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, pastor Jim Ramos pulls from the life of Caleb in Numbers 13 and Joshua 14 to give you four battle cries of a man who is finishing life strong.

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. If that's you (or you're worried it will be the moment your kids reach college), there's hope. There are choices you can make that increase the likelihood of your young adult child coming back to the Church...

Are you a step-dad, or about to be? How does a dad navigate a second marriage with a blended family successfully? How can you avoid the traps and set yourself up for success? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos walks you through the 7 principles outlined in blended-family expert Ron Deal's excellent book,  The Smart Step Dad: Steps to Help You Succeed. For more on Ron's bo...

Christian, where is your heart headed? Are you slipping into the danger zone? In this week's 10 minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos gives you 3 red flags for the Christian heart. These three "H's" 🚩🚩🚩 will help you figure out if your heart is headed towards trouble.

Wondering what your next step is for unlocking your best version and living it over a lifetime? This week, Jay Penton, Men in the Arena's new Director of Outreach, joined Jim Ramos to share how he can help you achieve your best version. Join a Team Men in the Arena's free  Resources for Active Military, First Responders, and Men in Developing Nations

Have you ever considered leading men? Odds are that most of the men you know don't have a men's small group, but a consistent group of guys to lock shields with is a game-changer in a man's life. This week, Jim Ramos walks you through the 7 steps needed to launch a team. 

Is your marriage stuck in a rut? Do you feel like you're just going through the motions? If your marriage is spinning its wheels but can't seem to get traction, this episode is for you. This week, Rich Millentree, host of the Growing in Marriage podcast, joined Jim Ramos to help you and your wife take the small steps that will get you big traction and headed in the right direction!

Sponsor: Juniper Mountain Trading Post coffee. Use code "ARENA" at junipermountaintradingpost.com for 10% off your order.  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 ministr...

When a BOMB drops on your life, how do you get through it? Death of a spouse, cancer diagnosis, divorce papers, mental illness - none of us gets through this life unscarred. The question is, when the INEVITABLE crisis comes, who will you lean on? And as a dad, how do you walk your kids through life's hardest circumstances? This week, Jay Holland, the host of the Let's Parent on Purpose podcast, jo...

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, Discipl...

Financial worries keeping you up at night? A Christian man doesn't have to be a poor man! Ryan Arzner joined Jim Ramos to help you achieve financial freedom in the stress bubble. Resources:  The Rat Race Rich Dad CASHFLOW Board Game Tax Free Wealth by Tom Wheelright Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! by Robert T. Kiyosaki Rich Dad's...

In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Jim Ramos outlines his top 17 books for men, along with why they are must-reads for every man. His list includes 2 Bibles, 3 biographical adventures, 6 fiction, and 6 nonfiction. Add these books to your reading list. Here are direct links to his top 17 books for men: BIBLES: The Bible: New Living Translation Filament - complete with all-important ! at Jo...

Do you believe Jesus is the ultimate man? If so, then His life must hold the keys to how men like YOU should live. This week, author Josh Khachadourian joined Jim Ramos to discuss his book, The Standard: Discovering Jesus as the Standard for Masculinity . They explore how Jesus controlled conversations; how He managed His team; practiced self-mastery; and the ancient disciplines, actions, and meth...

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, w...

The second episode in a 2-part series.   Everybody makes assumptions.  There are assumptions behind the things we read, watch, and hear.  The question is not   if   you assume, but rather   how   you assume and if your assumptions are true.  As Christian men raising families in a fallen world, we need to equip ourselves - and our kids - with   the ability to discern what is real and true among all...

The average wedding today costs almost $30,000! And half of the time, that $30K investment is flushed down the toilet in divorce. However, there are wedding planning choices that you can make to reduce the chance of your marriage dissolving and that wedding investment being wasted. In this week ' s 10-minute equipping episode, Jim Ramos offers you a new way to look at  marriage and your wedding da...

Everybody makes assumptions.  There are assumptions behind the things we read, watch, and hear.  The question is not if you assume, but rather how you assume and if your assumptions are true.  As Christian men raising families in a fallen world, we need to equip ourselves - and our kids - with the ability to discern what is real and true among all the false narratives in our culture. This week, Da...