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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 an expert in the realm of masculinity and Christian manhood, with authors like John Eldredge, Gary Chapman, Gene Getz, Patrick Morley, and Emerson Eggerichs. Jim reads their books and boils down their teachings into a powerful interview to help you learn from their expertise.

Your host is bestselling author and speaker Jim Ramos. Jim has authored 9 books, including the bestseller 'Strong Men Dangerous Times: 5 Essentials Every Man Must Possess to Change His World', 'Tell Them: What Great Fathers Tell Their Sons and Daughters', ‘The Field Guide: A Bathroom Book for Men’, and the 5-book Strong Men Study Guide men's small group curriculum. Jim's high-energy storytelling and conviction will call you out, build you up, and motivate you to become the man you've always known you could be.

The Men in the Arena are calling you into the Arena of manhood. We're calling you out of the faceless, nameless bleachers, and calling you UP to be the best version of you. Because when a man gets it, everyone wins.

Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast Jim Ramos

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 4.8 • 259 Ratings

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 an expert in the realm of masculinity and Christian manhood, with authors like John Eldredge, Gary Chapman, Gene Getz, Patrick Morley, and Emerson Eggerichs. Jim reads their books and boils down their teachings into a powerful interview to help you learn from their expertise.

Your host is bestselling author and speaker Jim Ramos. Jim has authored 9 books, including the bestseller 'Strong Men Dangerous Times: 5 Essentials Every Man Must Possess to Change His World', 'Tell Them: What Great Fathers Tell Their Sons and Daughters', ‘The Field Guide: A Bathroom Book for Men’, and the 5-book Strong Men Study Guide men's small group curriculum. Jim's high-energy storytelling and conviction will call you out, build you up, and motivate you to become the man you've always known you could be.

The Men in the Arena are calling you into the Arena of manhood. We're calling you out of the faceless, nameless bleachers, and calling you UP to be the best version of you. Because when a man gets it, everyone wins.

    SEXpectations: God’s Design for Your Sex Life w/ Carol Tanksley EP 730

    SEXpectations: God’s Design for Your Sex Life w/ Carol Tanksley EP 730

    Are you disappointed by your sex life? Many Christian men in otherwise happy Christian marriages are not getting the sex they hope for. There are hidden motivations, lies, and expectations that may be manipulating your views on sex! In this two part series on “SEXpectations," Jim Ramos is joined by Carol Tanksley, MD DMin, to discuss biblical principles for how to honor God in your sex life during all seasons. This first episode focuses on married sex. Next week's interview will focus on sex and the single, dating, and engaged Christian man. Dr. Carol's Book:  Sexpectations: -> https://tinyurl.com/sexpectations115 (Using our link to check out the book helps support our ministry - thanks!) [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]    

    • 54 min
    How to Start (or Reboot) a Men’s Ministry: Avoid the #1 Mistake Made by Men’s Leaders – Equipping Men in Ten EP 729

    How to Start (or Reboot) a Men’s Ministry: Avoid the #1 Mistake Made by Men’s Leaders – Equipping Men in Ten EP 729

    Most church men's ministries are set up wrong! If you're wondering why your church's men's ministry is dead in the water, or if you're are about to start a men's ministry and want to avoid the most common mistake, today’s 10-minute equipping episode will teach you what to do to get a vital, growing ministry to men. Pastor Jim Ramos breaks down step-by-step, proven ways to get your men’s ministry off the ground, including what NOT to do. He'll walk you through the 5 purposes of the Church, the Bullzeye model for men's ministry, and the 5 guys who you need in your core ministry team.   (free download) ( [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]  

    • 9 min
    How to Start a Men's Group w/ Jay Penton EP 728

    How to Start a Men's Group w/ Jay Penton EP 728

    Starting a men’s group can be daunting, and even for those who want to, it can be a struggle to find resources and a game plan to get one off the ground. Today, Men in the Arena's Director of Outreach Jay Penton joins Jim Ramos to break down the process he uses to help men start small groups at their churches. You'll walk away from this episode with practical steps to start a men’s group. Men's Ministry Playbook - meninthearena.org/playbook Help! I'm Starting a Men's Group - meninthearena.org/pages/help-im-starting-a-mens-group Men's Ministry Resources - meninthearena.org/pages/mens-ministry-resources [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

    • 51 min
    Masculinity is Not Toxic: Six Loads Only a Godly Man Can Carry - Equipping Men in Ten EP 727

    Masculinity is Not Toxic: Six Loads Only a Godly Man Can Carry - Equipping Men in Ten EP 727

    There are ignorant voices in the world calling masculinity toxic. True masculinity is a blessing to the world, and there are some loads that God designed only men to carry. In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos shows you how to use the weight of who you are to be a blessing to your world. When a man gets it—everyone wins. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

    • 10 min
    Boys to Men: Guiding the Next Generation of Males to MANhood w/ TJ Greaney EP 726

    Boys to Men: Guiding the Next Generation of Males to MANhood w/ TJ Greaney EP 726

    What’s the difference between a Male and a Man? A Man shows up. A Man follows through. In this week’s interview, Jim Ramos is joined by TJ Greaney, the founder of Kids Outdoor Zone, the nation’s fastest growing hunting, fishing and outdoor ministry, to discuss how God can use the men of the Church to reach today’s young males and help them become men. You’ll walk away from this episode with practical, tangible ways that you can help the next generation of men. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

    • 42 min
    Which Man Are You? The Four Seasons of Manhood [Part 2] - Equipping Men in Ten EP 725

    Which Man Are You? The Four Seasons of Manhood [Part 2] - Equipping Men in Ten EP 725

    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 Part 2 of his series "Seasons of a Man's Life", 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.  [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

    • 10 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
259 Ratings

259 Ratings

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Love it

Jim talks to men in “normal talk”. He’s not politically correct, he’s relatable, and he comes from a place of constant learning. He teaching is based from the Bible and from his mistakes.

PyroKill ,

Came for the quote, stayed for the show

Google brought this podcast up on my search for Men in the Arena, based on a favorite quote. Started listening a few weeks back and now I can’t stop. Solid teaching biblical and real. So wish I’d heard many of these messages when I was younger.

May not have lived it out well to date, but I still have breath in these lungs and until He calls me home .. I’m staying in the arena!

Devin Harman ,

Thank you

Thank you

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