The Heavy Weight of Manhood: The Mental Weight That's Crushing Christian Men – Average Joe Conversation w/ Jacob Duke EP 882
Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast
Release Date: 07/22/2025
Why the Battle Gets Harder After You Follow Christ - Question & Answer from The Locker Room w/ Jim Ramos EP 901
Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast
Every man needs a locker room. Join a brotherhood of like-minded men in , our bi-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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No Shortcuts! Living Fully for God - Average Joe Conversation w/ Chris Hancock EP 900
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Are you tired of taking shortcuts that leave you stuck? Do you have the guts to wait on God’s timing, lead your family with strength, and rise to the next level? In this 'Average Joe' conversation, Pastor Jim Ramos sits down with longtime friend Chris Hancock—a man who’s battled addiction, built a thriving business, and learned what it means to love his wife and lead with courage. Chris proves that “average” men, when surrendered to God, can live anything but average lives. Whether you’re battling in your own “stress bubble” or seeking encouragement to level up your walk...
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Choosing Adventure w/ Dan Mathews: How Family Men Escape the Comfort Trap in the Stress Bubble EP 899
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Are you settling for comfort—or are you leading your family into adventure? In this week’s expert interview, Jim Ramos is joined by Dan Mathews, who dives into what it means for a man to reject the safety net of “easy” and instead choose quality time, risk, and adventure with the people who matter most. Get ready to be challenged, inspired, and reminded that your family doesn’t need more stuff—they need more of YOU, fully alive and fully present. Check out Dan & Samantha's new book: This episode is sponsored by , a Christian-owned fitness app. Get 6 weeks free with...
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Become a Better Leader and Teacher w/Bonus Question - Question & Answer from The Locker Room w/ Jim Ramos EP 898
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Every man needs a locker room. Join a brotherhood of like-minded men in , our bi-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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I Stopped Putting My Kids First: Here’s What Happened - Average Joe Conversation w/ Matt Johnson EP 897
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Have you bought into the lie that being a good dad means putting your kids before your wife? What if that “noble” choice is actually sabotaging your family? In this 'Average Joe' conversation, Pastor Jim Ramos sits down with his friend Matt Johnson to challenge one of the most common and destructive mistakes husbands make: reversing God’s hierarchy. Matt describes what happened when he shifted from a kids-first to wife-first mentality. This episode is sponsored by , a Christian-owned fitness app. Get 6 weeks free with the code ARENA30 at . Every man needs a locker room. Join a...
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REBOOT: Christian Wild Men: What Biblical Masculine Strength Looks Like w/ Ryan Miller EP 896
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This is a reboot of a past episode #734 of the Men in the Arena Podcast. Calling all WILD MEN! You know you’re called to be a strong Christian man, so why does the Bible tell you to be “meek?” And why does God keep calling WILD, UNRULY men to his cause? This world wants to break men like you, but God has different plans. This week, Men in the Arena founder Jim Ramos is joined by evangelist Ryan Miller, known on Instagram as “Dude with the Good News” @dudewithgoodnews for a deep dive into what WILD Christian masculine strength really looks like. This episode is sponsored by an...
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How to Flee Temptation - Question & Answer from The Locker Room w/ Jim Ramos EP 895
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Every man needs a locker room. Join a brotherhood of like-minded men in , our bi-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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The Problem…and the Solution: When a Man Gets It Pt 4 – Equipping Men in Ten EP 894
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What happens when men refuse to step up? What’s the cost when fathers walk away from their families, and leaders go silent in the fight? In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos exposes the dark side of manhood when males settle for less than God’s calling—and lays out the path to redemption. From fatherlessness to cultural collapse, Jim explains why men are the solution, not the problem, and calls you to rise, lead, and restore what’s been broken. This episode is sponsored by , a Christian-owned fitness app. Get 6 weeks free with the code ARENA30 at . Every...
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Hit Refresh: Your Fresh Start Begins Here - Message at the MAG EP 893
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When was the last time you truly started over? Not just a fresh coat of paint on the old you—but a deep, soul-level reset with God leading the way. In this week’s message, Pastor Jim Ramos gives a heartfelt message calling us men to break free from the comfort of routine and step into a fresh, faith-fueled beginning. Living for God was never meant to be safe or predictable—it’s an adventure! Embrace it and renew your faith and commit to a new, purposeful life. This message is from The MAG, The McMinnville Area Gathering for men in McMinnville, Oregon. This episode is sponsored by , an...
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Why Strong Men Are Finally Facing Their Past - Podcast Highlight: Patrick Morley EP 892
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This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 718: t Stops With YOU: Breaking the Cycle of Childhood Trauma and Sin w/ Patrick Morley. This episode is sponsored by , a Christian-owned fitness app. Get 6 weeks free with the code ARENA30 at . Every man needs a locker room. Join a brotherhood of like-minded men in , our bi-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....
info_outlineIs your calendar full but your soul empty? Are you sacrificing your family on the altar of busyness?
In this ‘Average Joe’ conversation on The Men in the Arena Podcast, Pastor Jim Ramos brings in Jacob Duke, a local leader at The McMinnville Area Gathering for men in McMinnville, Oregon. Jacob asks a loaded question: What do you do if you are carrying too much mental weight? Jim dives deep into what it means for men to lead under pressure, avoid burnout, and stay rooted in their most important calling — their family. Learn how to define your capacity, trim the fat, and build a foundation that can withstand life’s storms.
This episode is sponsored by Kids Outdoor Zone, an outdoor ministry for the men in your church. Watch your men come alive as they pass on their outdoor skills to the fatherless children in your church. Get your Outdoor Ministry Guide, and KOZ’s World Famous Meat Rub, at kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena.
This episode is sponsored by MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab, a Christian-owned fitness app. Get 6 weeks free with the code ARENA30 at MTNTOUGH.com.
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