How to Deal With a Crisis? w/ Clair Hoover EP 417
Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast
Release Date: 02/12/2021
Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast
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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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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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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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...
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This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 968, Rick Reynolds: He/She Cheated! Can We Save the Marriage? Affair Recovery with an 84% Success Rate 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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Are you getting a little too personal with someone who isn’t your wife? Emotional affairs don’t explode overnight—they bleed out slowly, one conversation at a time. In this special series of 'Average Joe' conversations, Jim Ramos sits down with friend Paco Arenas for an extremely practical conversation about building guardrails that protect both your character and your marriage. Drawing from Jim’s upcoming book, Guardrails: 10 Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage, they unpack real-life stories and wisdom from decades of marriage to set clear boundaries every man needs to...
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This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 965, MercyMe: The Father-Son Story That Could Change How You See Your Son w/ MercyMe's Bart and Sam Millard. I Can Only Imagine 2 hits theaters February 20th, 2026! Watch the trailer and get tickets at . Jim’s newest book, Guardrails: Ten Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage will be releasing in April 2026. Sign up to be notified when it’s available at . Every man needs a locker room. Apply to join an exclusive brotherhood of like-minded men in , our monthly live Zoom Q&A call! We meet in the Locker Room once a month for...
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What does it really mean to live above reproach in a culture that constantly tests your integrity? In this special series of 'Average Joe' conversations, Jim Ramos sits down with long-time friend Kent Mahelona for an extremely practical conversation about building guardrails that protect both your character and your marriage. Drawing from Jim’s upcoming book, Guardrails: 10 Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage, they unpack real-life stories and wisdom from decades of marriage to set clear boundaries every man needs to pursue. Jim’s newest book, Guardrails: Ten Boundaries for an...
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I Can Only Imagine 2 hits theaters February 20th, 2026! Watch the trailer and get tickets at . Pain and suffering don't have to break a man—they can forge his story. In this expert interview, Jim Ramos talks to Grammy-nominated 'MercyMe' frontman Bart Millard and his son, Sam. Together, they talk about the upcoming film I Can Only Imagine 2 (releasing February 20) and the real story behind it. Bart opens up about walking his son through serious health struggles while carrying the pressure of leadership, fatherhood, fame, and faith under stress. Bart discusses resilience, responsibility, and...
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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What’s next? What action step will you take because of today? What will you do because of what you heard?
Here it is.
Guys if you are not involved with at least another guy in a Bible Study you have been gut shot already. Get plugged in and join or start one.

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