Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast

This is a reboot of episode #695 of the Men in the Arena Podcast. Do you fight with your wife about the same things over and over? Does a fight sometimes derail your intimacy for days or weeks? You're experiencing an Argument Hangover! In this week's expert interview, Jim Ramos is joined by Aaron Freeman, co-author of the book " The Argument Hangover. " Aaron shares practical tips for how to short...

Every man needs a locker room. Join a brotherhood of like-minded men in  The Locker Room , our bi-monthly live Zoom Q&A call! We meet in the Locker Room twice a month for community, fellowship, laughter, and to help each other find biblical answers to life's difficult questions. Sharing community with these amazing men is one of the most enjoyable things I do. - Jim Ramos. You can join here: https...

Are you tired of taking shortcuts that leave you stuck? Do you have the guts to wait on God's timing, lead your family with strength, and rise to the next level? In this 'Average Joe' conversation, Pastor Jim Ramos sits down with longtime friend Chris Hancock—a man who's battled addiction, built a thriving business, and learned what it means to love his wife and lead with courage. Chris proves tha...

Are you settling for comfort—or are you leading your family into adventure?  In this week's expert interview, Jim Ramos is joined by Dan Mathews, who dives into what it means for a man to reject the safety net of "easy" and instead choose quality time, risk, and adventure with the people who matter most. Get ready to be challenged, inspired, and reminded that your family doesn't need more stuff—th...

Every man needs a locker room. Join a brotherhood of like-minded men in  The Locker Room , our bi-monthly live Zoom Q&A call! We meet in the Locker Room twice a month for community, fellowship, laughter, and to help each other find biblical answers to life's difficult questions. Sharing community with these amazing men is one of the most enjoyable things I do. - Jim Ramos. You can join here: https...

Have you bought into the lie that being a good dad means putting your kids before your wife? What if that "noble" choice is actually sabotaging your family? In this 'Average Joe' conversation, Pastor Jim Ramos sits down with his friend Matt Johnson to challenge one of the most common and destructive mistakes husbands make: reversing God's hierarchy. Matt describes what happened when he shifted fro...

This is a reboot of a past episode #734 of the Men in the Arena Podcast. 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 to break men like you, but God has different plans. This week, Men in the Arena founder Jim Ramos is joined by evangelist Ryan Mi...

Every man needs a locker room. Join a brotherhood of like-minded men in  The Locker Room , our bi-monthly live Zoom Q&A call! We meet in the Locker Room twice a month for community, fellowship, laughter, and to help each other find biblical answers to life's difficult questions. Sharing community with these amazing men is one of the most enjoyable things I do. - Jim Ramos. You can join here: https...

What happens when men refuse to step up? What's the cost when fathers walk away from their families, and leaders go silent in the fight? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos exposes the dark side of manhood when males settle for less than God's calling—and lays out the path to redemption. From fatherlessness to cultural collapse, Jim explains why men are the solution, not t...

When was the last time you truly started over? Not just a fresh coat of paint on the old you—but a deep, soul-level reset with God leading the way. In this week's message, Pastor Jim Ramos gives a heartfelt message calling us men to break free from the comfort of routine and step into a fresh, faith-fueled beginning. Living for God was never meant to be safe or predictable—it's an adventure! Embra...

This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 718: t Stops With YOU: Breaking the Cycle of Childhood Trauma and Sin w/ Patrick Morley. Check it out! This episode is sponsored by MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab , a Christian-owned fitness app. Get 6 weeks free with the code ARENA30 at MTNTOUGH.com . Every man needs a locker room. Join a brotherhood of like-minded men in The Locker Room , our bi-monthly...

When God launches a movement, He starts with men. History proves it—when men rise, everyone wins. In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos challenges your church to strategically target men, and gives you 8 ways that you can tell if your church has a heart for men. If your church isn't reaching men, it's failing its mission.  Check out the resource mentioned in this episode: Th...

Men, how is your thought life? Do you find negative thoughts swirling in your head? Are you stuck in repetitive sins? If you're struggling with either your emotions or your behavior, the culprit is probably your mind. In this week's expert interview, Jim Ramos is joined by Max Lucado, a giant of the faith and one of the men whose work discipled Jim when he first came to Christ. Max shares insight...

This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 730: SEXpectations: God's Design for Your Sex Life w/ Carol Tanksley.  Check it out! This episode is sponsored by MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab , a Christian-owned fitness app. Get 6 weeks free with the code ARENA30 at MTNTOUGH.com . Every man needs a locker room. Join a brotherhood of like-minded men in The Locker Room , our bi-monthly live Zoom Q&A cal...

Who's standing beside you when life hits hard? Are you charging into battle alone—and losing because of it? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos dives into the undeniable truth that every man needs a brotherhood. Drawing from Acts 2 and the story of Peter, Jim shows how even the boldest men fall when they isolate—but thrive when surrounded by others.  If you're tired of fig...

What makes a man step up and say, "That's all I can stands—I can't stands no more"? What does it really mean to be an enforcer of justice in today's world?   In this week's message, Pastor Jim Ramos   lays down a challenge to every man: stop sitting on the sidelines and start enforcing biblical justice. You were made to carry Christ into the chaos, to stand in the gap, to rescue the broken, and to...

This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 742: How Christians Can Do Politics BETTER w/ Curtis Chang. Check it out! This episode is sponsored by MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab , a Christian-owned fitness app. Get 6 weeks free with the code ARENA30 at MTNTOUGH.com . Every man needs a locker room. Join a brotherhood of like-minded men in The Locker Room , our bi-monthly live Zoom Q&A call! We meet...

What happens to the church, a family, or a nation when men go passive? Are we asking too much of our strong women—or are men asking too little of themselves? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos kicks off a four-part series 'When a Man Gets it". With biblical clarity and truth, you'll see why men are the backbone of the family, the church, and society—and what happens when...

What kind of man walks through the storm instead of running from it? What does it really take to stand tall when life hits you the hardest? In this week's expert interview, Jim Ramos is joined by Rick Burgess, nationally syndicated radio host, author, and co-founder of The Man Church. Rick shares the unforgettable lessons passed down from his father—lessons forged on the football field, in the fac...

This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 710: King Me: Becoming the Hero in Your Story w/ Michael Thompson This episode is sponsored by MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab , a Christian-owned fitness app. Get 6 weeks free with the code ARENA30 at MTNTOUGH.com . Every man needs a locker room. Join a brotherhood of like-minded men in The Locker Room , our bi-monthly live Zoom Q&A call! We meet in the L...

Is your calendar full but your soul empty? Are you sacrificing your family on the altar of busyness? In this 'Average Joe' conversation on The Men in the Arena Podcast, Pastor Jim Ramos brings in Jacob Duke, a local leader at The McMinnville Area Gathering for men in McMinnville, Oregon. Jacob asks a loaded question: What do you do if you are carrying too much mental weight? Jim dives deep into wh...

This is a reboot of a past episode #624 of the Men in the Arena Podcast. Fighting? Miscommunication? Hurt feelings? Ever feel like you and your wife are speaking completely different languages? That's because you and your wife have different communication styles. This week, author Bill Farrel joined Jim Ramos to discuss his book, ' Men are Like Waffles, Women are Like Spaghetti. " He explains why...

This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 839: Just 5 Minutes Can Transform Your Ability To HEAR Jesus w/ John Eldredge . This episode is sponsored by MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab , a Christian-owned fitness app. Get 6 weeks free with the code ARENA30 at MTNTOUGH.com . Every man needs a locker room. Join a brotherhood of like-minded men in The Locker Room , our bi-monthly live Zoom Q&A call! We...

Are you giving your wife what she truly needs—or just going through the motions? Do you know the four unspoken questions every woman is asking her man? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos lays out what your wife is silently—but desperately—waiting for you to answer. Learn the four core questions your wife is asking that will challenge your excuses, sharpen your perspective...

Are you a man who runs from the storm… or one who charges into it with trust and grit? What kind of man faces the storm—and what kind of Savior still calms it?   In this powerful message from Men in the Arena ManCamp 2025, Jim Ramos challenges men to stop shrinking back and start stepping up when life gets rough. Drawing from Mark 4 and the raw reality of personal trials, this talk explores what i...