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
REBOOT: King Me: Becoming the Hero in Your Story w/ Michael Thompson
Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast
Every man has a kingdom. Not every king rules well. If you ever feel powerless at work or home, wonder how to become the hero in your life story, or just want to make sure you're wielding the power God has given you well, this episode is for you. In this week's interview, author Michael Thompson joins Jim Ramos to discuss his book, "King Me: Loving and Leading in a Wounding World" and help you reclaim the heroism, power and authority God made you to wield. Here is the link to Michael's book: https://tinyurl.com/kingme115 (Using our link to check out the book helps support our ministry -...
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Two Vital Questions that Godly Men Ask - Equipping Men in Ten EP 947
Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast
Who are you—really? Why did God put you on this earth? In this Equipping Men in 10 episode, Jim Ramos takes men to Moses at the burning bush to answer the two questions every man wrestles with: “Who am I?” and “Why am I here?” Using Scripture and real-world application, Jim introduces two practical frameworks every man can use to clarify his identity and purpose. This episode challenges men to stop drifting, stop guessing, and start walking confidently in the identity and mission God has already given them. You'll walk away knowing how to steward the hand God dealt you so that...
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Real Faith or Just Habit? What Walking with God Actually Looks Like for Men - Message at the MAG EP 946
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Are you settling for religion when God is calling you to a relationship? Do you just know about Jesus - or do you actually walk with Him? In this Message at the Mag, Jim Ramos helps men who are tired of shallow faith and spiritual passivity. This isn’t about church attendance, religious habits, or moral behavior; it’s about a real, daily, relationship with the one true God. You'll get insight into why Men are wired to walk with God side-by-side, not just talk about Him, and why your faith doesn’t just affect you—it transforms your family and legacy. Jim’s newest book, Guardrails: Ten...
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Guilt vs. Shame in Kids - Question & Answer from The Locker Room w/ Jim Ramos EP 945
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Every man needs a locker room. Join a brotherhood of like-minded men in , our 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:
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10 Ways to Keep Christ the Center of Your Christmas - Equipping Men in Ten EP 944
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Are you drifting through Christmas on autopilot? Is your family surrounded by lights, gifts, and noise, but missing the point? In this Equipping Men in 10 episode, Jim Ramos delivers 10 simple, actionable ways Christian men can keep Jesus at the center of Christmas. You'll get practical leadership you can implement immediately. You'll walk away with simple ways men can lead without adding stress or pressure and practical tools to refocus your home on Jesus amid the chaos. Note: The documentary that Jim refers to as the "The Star of Bethlehem" is now available to stream on Amazon and...
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Simple, Battle-Tested Marriage Habits that will Transform Your Relationship w/ Chris Herb EP 943
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Are you tired of feeling like your marriage is stuck in neutral? Do you ever wonder why some couples thrive while others just survive? In this Expert Interview, Jim Ramos sits down with Chris Herb to talk about what actually makes marriages succeed. Chris breaks down the simple, intentional habits that move a marriage from survival mode to steady and connected. You’ll learn how and why your wife is craving your leadership—and what initiating actually looks like. As well as the biggest mistakes men make in marriage and how to fix them fast. Check out Chris's ministry at Jim’s...
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What Was REALLY Happening in This Husband-Wife Conflict? - Podcast Highlight: Ron Deal EP 942
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This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 940, Your Brain is Sabotaging Your Marriage w/ Ron Deal: 4 Steps from Neuroscience to Break Your Toxic Patterns. 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 . This episode is sponsored by . Our goal is for the Men in the Arena tribe to sponsor 1,000 boys over the coming year! Help us reach that goal and make a difference in a child's life today. When you , you'll receive a free copy of Jim's book, Dialed In: Reaching Your Full...
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The BIG Mistake Husbands Make Talking About Their Wives (Guardrail #4) - Message at the MAG EP 941
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Are you struggling with how you view and speak about your spouse? Your attitudes and words impact the health of your marriage. In this weeks message from Jim Ramos, discover Guardrail #4 from his upcoming book, Guardrails: 10 Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage — Frame Your Bride Well. Drawing from biblical wisdom in Proverbs 31 and Ephesians 5, Jim highlights the power of positively framing your wife, seeing her as a reflection of yourself, and praising and supporting her in both private and public moments. You'll get practical ways to honor and support your wife daily. And for you...
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Your Brain is Sabotaging Your Marriage w/ Ron Deal: 4 Steps from Neuroscience to Break Your Toxic Patterns EP 940
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Ever handled a situation with your wife so poorly that you wished you could rewind and do it all over again? What happens when your brain’s programming from childhood collide with real-life challenges in your marriage? In this week’s expert interview, Jim Ramos brings in expert Ron Deal for insight on how your brain’s wiring can lead to assumptions or reactions that sabotage communication. You'll get four practical steps to stop your toxic cycles in their tracks, rebuild trust, and learn how to respond to your wife with wisdom instead of emotion in tough moments. Check our Ron Deal's...
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Change Your Marriage Mindset - Question & Answer from The Locker Room w/ Jim Ramos EP 939
Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast
Every man needs a locker room. Join a brotherhood of like-minded men in , our 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:
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.”
The Marriage App is available to you for 50% off during the month of March with code: Arena at check out.
Boots on the Ground
Sit down with your wife and ask each other for forgiveness. Also, take notes on these applications and do them.