Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast

Have you ever wondered if that's God speaking to you or just indigestion? Ever worry that maybe the internal voice you're hearing in prayer is not God's voice at all, but rather your own desires? People talk about receiving messages from God, but when He's not sky-writing in the clouds, how do you know it's from Him? In this week's Equipping Men in Ten, author and pastor Jim Ramos teaches you 4 Bi...

God created you for more than just going to work and going home. The quest for SIGNIFICANCE and living a life that matters is one of the greatest unspoken needs of men. Today, Jim was joined by Aaron Walker, founder of the Iron Sharpens Iron Mastermind Group. They discuss how you can live the significant, meaningful life that God designed just for you.    Aaron Walker's mission is to help men tran...

Are you a prayer warrior? Are your prayers powerful and effective? In this first episode in a series equipping you to pray like a warrior, Jim Ramos will teach you the four things you need to have in place in order to hear from God clearly. These four things are PREREQUISITES for the strong Christian man who hears God. Do you have them? Four Prerequisites to Hearing the Voice of God Heart of a Cha...

Welcome to our best porn podcast. Ever. Ted Shimer wrote the best book Jim has read so far on porn addiction and how to get free, and the interview didn't disappoint. Here, Shimer teaches you the 6 scientific roots of your porn use, and gives you practical steps for eradicating them from your life for good. 500+ podcast episodes make for a lot of books and interviews about porn, but this one is Ji...

In life, we get to choose whether we are going to sit back and watch or get into the game. We want to challenge you, men, to get into the fight. Get Your Copy Now!  of Tell Them, What Great Fathers Tell Their Sons and Daughters www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

In a disconnected age, how does a family connect? Mirthell Mitchell, founder of the 7-million-follower Onyx family brand, shared with us how God brought him to a place to connect with his kids in a new (old?) way that just takes 15 minutes each day. Mirthell also told an AMAZING story of how his own father responded to his teenage rebellion (drugs, partying, wrecking a car) in a way that ended up...

Top Ten Podcasts in Each of the Five Essentials Finishing Strong                                    Book/Organization Brett Clemmer ( Ep 233 )        No Man Left Behind             Clair Hoover ( Ep 417 )             NCMM                                    Jim Whitmore ( Ep 449 )         NCMM                                    Patrick Morely ( Ep 366 )        Christian Man                         ...

Top Ten Podcasts in Each of the Five Essentials   Leading Courageously                      Book                 My favorite episode came from here   1. Bill Farrel ( Ep 201 )                             Red Hot Monogamy 2. Jason Karampatsos ( Ep 239)           Elephant in the Room      3. Gary Chapman ( Ep 344 )                   5 Love Languages            4. Don Minter ( Ep 178 )              ...

You go into work with a plan, why not use the same strategies to achieve happiness at home? Entrepreneur David Henzel joined us to teach you to apply 6 business principles to your family life to maximize your effectiveness in your marriage and parenting. David Henzel is the CEO of Upcoach and an entrepreneur for over 20 years. His passion is to help individuals and their organizations reach their...

Top Ten Podcasts in Each of the Five Essentials Pursuing God Passionately Book 10. Seth Barnes ( Ep 184 )                  World Race 9. Jeff Deyo ( Ep 269 )                        Awakening Pure Worship 8. Michael Thompson ( Ep 195 , 197 ) Heart of a Warrior 7. Robert Lewis ( Ep 342 )                  Raising a Modern Day 6. Greg Matthews ( Ep 305 )              Wild Awakenings 5. Kenny Joyner (...

Most men live an average or below-average life. What does it take to live above average? You will love this episode with Robert Owen! Robert Hamilton Owens is a man of many hats. He's been and done a lot – mountain climbing, radio and TV personality, keynote speaker, minister, Ironman, philanthropist, triathlete, Special Ops Pararescue man, and father of five – to name a few. But of all the pursui...

Jim lists his Top 10 Podcasts in Each of the Five Essentials of Manhood Fighting Apathy                               Book                          10. Kenny Luck ( EP 164 )                Dangerous Good 9. Paul Cole ( Ep 338 )                   Just a Bartender 8. Stephen Mansfield ( Ep 130 )    God and Guinness 7. Elmo Winters ( Ep 374 )              Overcoming Racism 6. Clarence Shuler ( Ep 435...

Dave Wilson joined us to talk through his biggest mistakes as a dad:  TOP FIVE PARENTING MISTAKES Mistake #1: I left my soul at the office Mistake #2: I was nicer to the mailman than to my kids Mistake #3: I forgot the Bullseye   Mistake #4: I neglected my marriage Mistake #5: I didn't hug enough He also walked us through what fatherhood looks like in its different seasons: The Four Stages of Pare...

Jim lists his Top Ten Podcasts in Each of the Five Essentials of Manhood Protecting integrity - The Trailhead              10. Sam Black   ( Ep 334)               Covenant Eyes            9. Joe Martin     (EP 261)               Real Men Connect                  8. Matt Loehr     (EP 263)               Whose Got your back            7. Bill Hendricks  (EP 352)             Men of Influence         ...

Brad Huddleston joined us with some alarming statistics regarding screentime and our kids' use of technology, what it does to their brains, and what to do about it. Brad Huddleston is an internationally respected speaker, consultant, teacher and author on the important issues such as technology and culture. He has worked with universities, schools, churches and law enforcement, and spoken to hundr...

If there is a creator and He created you, don't you think he has a plan for your life? And in order for you to know what that plan is shouldn't you pursue the one who made you? What are some ways you pursue God?  Join Our Program. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

In one of Jim's favorite marriage episodes, Clarence Shuler joined us to teach you how to make your wife your best friend. Dr. Clarence Shuler  was filmed as a marriage expert for one session of Oprah's "Love Goals" reality show in 2020. He & his wife Brenda are members of FamilyLife's Weekend to Remember Marriage Getaway Speaker Team. He serves on the Fatherhood CoMission Board. Clarence partners...

This summer our Equipping in Ten episodes are interviews with some of our Men in the Arena National Team Captains. We have asked them to write a blog to go with their interview as well. Joe Bradley and his wife , Debbie, have been married for twenty-six years, have two grown children, and are now living life somewhere beyond the 'stress bubble' years and those of retirement.  A Colorado native, he...

Former NFL Wide Receiver Eric Boles joined us to help you identify roadblocks at work and home and how to get past them. Eric Boles is the CEO and Founder of The Game Changers, Inc., a noted global expert in talent development and peak performance. Eric greatest impact and focus is on people. His perspectives on managing and leading change, transforming culture and overcoming complacency are laced...

This summer our Equipping in Ten episodes are interviews with some of our Men in the Arena National Team Captains. We have asked them to write a blog to go with their interview as well. Dale Collver is the Operations Manager and Podcast Producer for Men in the Arena. He also worked with me for 8 years in youth ministry.  Dale lives in McMinnville Oregon with Heather, his wife of 26 years. They hav...

This is a special episode with Jim and Shanna Ramos, and Dr's Paul and Virginia Friesen. You do not want to miss this one! Dr's. Paul and Virginia Friesen have been involved in Family Ministries for more than 40 years through family camps, church staff positions, speaking, consulting, and writing. In 2003, they founded Home Improvement Ministries ( www. HIMweb.org ), a non-profit organization dedi...

This summer our Equipping in Ten episodes are interviews with some of our Men in the Arena National Team Captains. We have asked them to write a blog to go with their interview as well. Garrett Schooley lives on the central coast of California with his wife Michelle, and 3 children Isaac (14), James (10), and Ruby (8). They are licensed foster parents. He is an elder at his church in Morro Bay. He...

In this podcast episode we hear from the semi-retired founder and CEO of Robinson Nursery Incorporated, Rick Robinson.  Rick shares about his philosophies for giving, and to whom. What does good stewardship look like and what he believes God's Word tells him to do with his resources is also discussed. It's no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose. -Jim Elliot Boots on the...

This summer our Equipping in Ten episodes are interviews with some of our Men in the Arena National Team Captains. We have asked them to write a blog to go with their interview as well.   Kai is a former U.S. Marine Corps infantry officer and federal law enforcement officer. He still works for the government in the field of training and education. He and his wife Sheri have been married for over 2...

Ron L. Deal is one of the most widely read and viewed experts on blended families in the country. He is founder of Smart Stepfamilies™, Director of FamilyLife Blended® for FamilyLife®, the author of over a dozen books and video resources on stepfamily living including the bestselling books  Building Love Together in Blended Families  with Dr. Gary Chapman His podcast  FamilyLife Blended with Ron D...