Your Best Marriage Starts Now! w/ Jim and Shanna Ramos and Dr's Paul and Virginia Friesen's EP 421
Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast
Release Date: 02/26/2021
1,000th Episode! The Best of 1,000 Episodes of the Men in the Arena Podcast! EP 1000
Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast
In this special episode, we look back at Jim’s top moments from over 1,000 episodes. From the early audio-only days to the more recent video shows, we revisit the amazing journey it’s been. God’s been faithful every step of the way, keeping Men in the Arena standing strong at 1,000 episodes. Check out the full interviews here! , , 11. BONUS: Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: . () You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at...
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(RE)quipping: How Do I Know For Sure I’m Saved? Am I Really Going to Heaven? – Equipping Men in Ten EP 999
Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast
It’s (RE)quipping Wednesday! This is a reboot of a past Equipping Men in Ten episode, EP #749. Are you REALLY saved? Is the prayer you said in middle school enough to get you to heaven? How can you know FOR SURE that you’re saved? In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos teaches you what the Bible says about how to know if your salvation is for real. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: . You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at .
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From Barbarian to Civilized: 5 Things My Bride Taught Me – Equipping Men in Ten EP 998
Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast
Our wives can teach us a lot. Don’t let pride block it. In today’s Equipping Men in Ten, Jim shares five lessons from years of marriage. Simple truths and hard-earned insight. Your wife sees what you miss. She brings clarity, wisdom, and perspective that shape a stronger life. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: . () You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena.
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Hey Beginner Husband and Wife: Avoid Mistakes That Could Cost You Years of Happiness w/ Michelle Lentz EP 997
Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast
Is marriage harder than you expected? Shouldn't love make marriage easy? In this week's expert interview, Jim Ramos is joined by Michelle Lentz, author of the book , to compare notes about what they would tell their younger, newly-married selves. Michelle reminds us that every husband and wife starts as a beginner. This episode will provides practical advice for how you, the beginner husband, can better understand your beginner wife. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: .
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7 Hard Lessons from 40 Years of Ministry – Equipping Men in Ten EP 996
Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast
What would you tell your younger self? Are you making decisions today that will matter tomorrow? In this Equipping Men in Ten episode Jim Ramos shares the hard-earned wisdom that only comes from decades of walking with God, leading others, winning battles, and learning from mistakes. Whether you’re 18 and just starting out, or 50 and recalibrating for the road ahead, this conversation will challenge you to think deeper, live wiser, and lead stronger. Jim’s newest book, Guardrails: Ten Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage released in April 2026. Order your copy today at ....
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God Is Not Done With You Yet: Encouragement for Christian Men w/ Gary McCusker EP 995
Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast
When was the last time someone sharpened you? Even if you’ve followed Christ for decades, you’re not above needing a reset. In this powerful episode, Jim sits down with Gary McCusker, the man who led Jim to the Lord. Gary steps back into his life to share some hard earned wisdom and the kind of encouragement every man needs but rarely gets. Because the truth is, your legacy is being written right now. You don't want to just drift across the finish line, you want to charge through it with purpose! Jim’s newest book, Guardrails: Ten Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage released in April...
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Escape the "Me Maze" - Podcast Highlight: Escaping the Most Dangerous Lie Christians Borrowed from Culture EP 994
Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast
This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 992 - Why Self-Improvement is Making You Worse w/ Ryan Wekenman: Escaping the Most Dangerous Lie Christians Borrowed from Culture Jim’s newest book, Guardrails: Ten Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage released in April 2026. Get your copy today at .
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The 5 Tests Men Must Pass Before God Promotes You to Lead – Equipping Men in Ten EP 993
Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast
When God speaks, do you act or hesitate? Do you obey God or negotiate with Him? In this Equipping Men in Ten episode, Jim Ramos shares 5 leadership tests Jesus gave Peter in Luke 5. We examine 5 pointed tests that Peter had to pass before he could really step into the leader and man he was called to be. If you’re serious about becoming the leader of your family, this episode is for you. Jim’s newest book, Guardrails: Ten Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage released in April 2026. Order your copy today at .
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Why Self-Improvement is Making You Worse w/ Ryan Wekenman: Escaping the Most Dangerous Lie Christians Borrowed from Culture EP 992
Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast
Self-Help? Self-Improvement? Self-Image? More like self-righteousness! Even well-intentioned Christian men can slide into a self-centered mentality that focuses on improvement in your own strength. In this week's expert interview, Jim Ramos is joined by bestselling author Ryan Wekenman to help you learn practical ways to combat the “me-first” mentality that is leaking even into Christian circles. It's time to uproot the obsession with self-improvement, self-image, and self-righteousness and put God back in the center of your life. Check out Ryan's new book () Jim’s newest book,...
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Guardrail #10: Build a Wall - Ten Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage EP 991
Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast
What kind of walls are you building around your family? Are they strong enough to protect what matters most, or are there cracks forming? In this special series of 'Average Joe' conversations, Jim Ramos closes it out with long time friend Tyler Stoller, a professional in building fortification, to bring this metaphor to life. Together, they unpack what it really means to fortify your house, not just physically, but spiritually, emotionally, and relationally. Because the truth is, protection isn’t passive. If you’re not intentionally guarding the hearts in your life,...
info_outlineThis 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 dedicated to equipping individuals and churches to better encourage marriages and families in living out God's design for healthy relationships.
As the lead resource couple at Home Improvement Ministries, the Friesen's regularly speak at marriage, men’s, and women’s conferences in the US and internationally, as well as local family and parenting seminars, and have an ongoing ministry with professional athletes. Paul and Virginia both have Doctorates in Marriage and Family Therapy from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.
Between them they have authored more than fifteen books and curriculums on parenting and marriage, including Letters to My Daughters, In Our Image, Raising a Trailblazer, Before You Save the Date, The Marriage App, and most recently, Lovin’ Your Wife Like Christ When You Ain’t No Jesus.
Paul and Virginia were married in 1976 and are the parents of three young adult women, two of whom are now married to wonderful, Godly men. Their middle daughter is living fully for Christ as a single woman and trusting God for His best. Paul and Virginia’s greatest joy in life is knowing that their children are “walking in the truth.”
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Boots on the Ground
Sit down with your wife and ask each other for forgiveness. Also, take notes on these applications and do them.