How to Deal With a Crisis? w/ Clair Hoover EP 417
Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast
Release Date: 02/12/2021
Man’s Dominion Mandate: What Does ‘Dominion' in Genesis 1:28 Actually Mean? w/ Tristan Johnson EP 780
Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast
How should men understand leadership, responsibility, the call to dominion, and who is guiding the next generation of men? Pastor Jim Ramos sits down with Tristan Johnson, founder of Elite Men. Tristan shares his journey from chasing professional football dreams to launching a men’s ministry in 2007 focused on enriching lives into eternity. They discuss the dominion mandate God gives men and explain how biblical dominion is not about power but about servant leadership in marriage, family, and everyday life. Jim’s newest book, Guardrails: Ten Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage...
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Don't Set the Trap - Podcast Highlight: The Hidden Trap You Might Be Setting EP 979
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This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 977 The Hidden Trap You Might Be Setting for Your Kids: Skandalon - Message at the MAG Jim’s newest book, Guardrails: Ten Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage will be releasing in April 2026. Pre-order your copy today at .
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Guardrail #6: Only Counsel Men - Ten Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage - EP 978
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How do you maintain integrity when your ministry requires counseling people—often one-on-one? In this special series of 'Average Joe' conversations, Jim Ramos sits down with retired pastor but current ministry leader Wes Smith. From nearly 80 years of combined ministry experience, they discuss the practical guardrails they’ve put in place to protect their marriages, their reputations, and the people they serve. This conversation offers practical insight for staying above reproach while still caring for people well. Jim’s newest book, Guardrails: Ten Boundaries for an...
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The Hidden Trap You Might Be Setting for Your Kids: Skandalon - Message at the MAG EP 977
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Jesus’ message is direct: stumbling blocks will arise. But woe to the man who is one. What if you are a stumbling block? In this week’s message, Jim Ramos takes a hard look at Jesus’ warning in Luke 17:1–3 and Matthew 18 about “stumbling blocks.” Jim unpacks how a man’s refusal to live by God’s design can become the very trigger that wounds families and children. Men, don’t set the trap. Clear the path. This message is from The MAG, The McMinnville Area Gathering for men in McMinnville, Oregon. Jim’s newest book, Guardrails: Ten Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage...
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What God Wants From Those He Calls - Podcast Highlight: Jonathan Stephenson EP 976
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This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 974 with Jonathan Stephenson: Forging Stronger Men Jim’s newest book, Guardrails: Ten Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage will be releasing in April 2026. Pre-order your copy today at .
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Guardrail #4: Frame Your Bride Well - Ten Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage - EP 975
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How do you speak about your wife when she’s not in the room? Do you honor her — or subtly tear her down? In this special series of 'Average Joe' conversations, Jim Ramos sits down with longtime friend Dean Yoder to discuss one of the silent killers of marriage: how we frame our spouse. The words you use shape your heart, and when you frame your wife poorly to others, you don’t just damage her reputation…You weaken your own foundation. Men, your words matter. The frame you build around your wife will either guard your marriage…or expose it. Jim’s newest book, Guardrails:...
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Forging Stronger Men w/ Jonathan Stephenson EP 974
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What’s forging your character right now? Are you avoiding pressure — or embracing it? This week, Pastor Jim Ramos sits down with Jonathan Stephenson from Warrior Forge Foundation to talk about how adversity shapes a man. Comfort never forged strength. Pressure does. Resistance does. This episode will challenge you to embrace the grind and become the man adversity is trying to build. Mention Men in the Arena for a 25% discount at /www.warriorforge.org. Jim’s newest book, Guardrails: Ten Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage will be releasing in April 2026. Pre-order your copy today at ....
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The Most Important Role Parents Play in Youth Sports! - Podcast Highlight: Brian Smith & Ed Uszynski EP 973
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This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 971 with Brian Smith & Ed Uszynski: Youth Sports Boundaries for Christian Families Jim’s newest book, Guardrails: Ten Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage will be releasing in April 2026. Pre-order your copy today at . Get Jim Ramos' USA TODAY Bestselling book, (
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Guardrail #3: Staying Emotionally Connected - Ten Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage - EP 972
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Are you emotionally connected to your wife, or slowly drifting? Are you controlling the temperature of your marriage, or ignoring it? In this special series of 'Average Joe' conversations, Jim Ramos sits down with friend Chris Clay for an extremely practical conversation about building guardrails that protect both your character and your marriage. Drawing from the third guardrail in Jim’s upcoming book, , they discuss what it means to avoid developing an emotional connection with another women, and how to stay emotionally connected to your bride. Jim’s newest book, Guardrails: Ten...
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Youth Sports Boundaries for Christian Families w/ Brian Smith & Ed Uszynski: The Unpopular Truth About Christians and Youth Sports EP 971
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Have youth sports become the center of your family? Are Sundays on the field replacing Sundays with Jesus? In this expert interview, Jim Ramos talks with Brian Smith and Ed Uszynski to expose the truth about today’s $40 billion youth sports machine...and how Christian parents are getting pulled into it without even realizing it. Tips from their book Away Game: A Christian Parent’s Guide to Navigating Youth Sports will help your family find a healthy balance. Sports can either build your kids and family, or they can burn them out - which one depends on you. You can pick up Brian...
info_outlineIn this episode we interview Clair Hoover with NCMM, National Coalition of Ministries to Men. Clair shares about that gut shot that every man gets. Are you ready for the gut shot when it comes? Because it will come.
Clair is a business owner specializing in commercial real estate development and management and has a calling to challenge and encourage men as Christ followers. Clair has a background in the marketplace with an emphasis in Accounting and Information Technologies and a degree from Millersville University.
For the past 14 years, he has also led the Men’s Ministry Leadership team at his home church and has had the opportunity to minister to and encourage over 10,000 men. Clair is currently serving as the Executive Director for the National Coalition of Ministries to Men.
Clair has a passion for encouraging men at all points in their journey to become all God designed them to be. Clair and his bride Bonnie reside with their two sons in Manheim, Pennsylvania.
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