FEAR-FREE Faith w/ Dylan Mandell: Faith Secrets from a 4-Time Cancer Warrior EP 914
Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast
Release Date: 10/03/2025
Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast
Do your thoughts ever get the best of you? What if you could finally take control of your mind instead of letting it control you? In this Equipping Men in 10 episode, Jim Ramos breaks down three practical ways to tame your thoughts—inspired by Max Lucado’s book Tame Your Thoughts. The goal: to help men learn how to stop destructive thinking before it starts, replace lies with truth, and live with more peace and self-control. By the end of this episode, you’ll get advice on how to practice “picky thinking” and stop negative thoughts at the gate, as well as how to uproot toxic thoughts...
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Can you really trust the story of Christmas? Which parts of the story of Jesus' birth are myth, and which parts can be historically verified? In this week’s expert interview, Jim Ramos sits down with best-selling author and former atheist Lee Strobel (The Case for Christ) to talk about his newest book, The Case for Christmas. Together, they unpack what really happened in Bethlehem, why the Christmas story still changes lives today, and how men can lead their families to focus on Christ during the holiday season. By the end of this episode, you’ll learn why the story of Jesus’...
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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 community, fellowship, laughter, and to help each other find biblical answers to life’s difficult questions. Locker Room members also get access to monthly exclusive leadership trainings, historically only available to the staff team at Men in the Arena. Membership is by application only. Go here to apply: This episode is sponsored by . Our goal is for the Men in the Arena tribe to sponsor 1,000 boys over the coming...
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What does true contentment look like for a man of faith? How do you find lasting joy when life changes — from the stress bubble to retirement and beyond? In this 'Average Joe' conversation, Pastor Jim Ramos sits down with longtime friend and Men in the Arena board member Jeff Dyck to talk about joy, purpose, and the secret to lasting contentment. Together, they unpack what it means to know who you are, embrace your calling, and serve others with the gifts God’s given you — no matter your season of life. You’ll get insight on how to discover and “deal the hand” God’s given you and...
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Why does success always take longer than we think? What if your “overnight success” is really years of unseen preparation? In this week’s expert interview, Jim Ramos sits down with best-selling author and pastor Mark Batterson to unpack his newest book, Gradually Then Suddenly: How to Dream Bigger, Decide Better, and Build a Lasting Legacy. They talk about the long game of faith, leadership, and perseverance. Some practical takeways you'll get; why success rarely happens overnight - and why that’s a gift AND the power of playing the long game in a quick-fix culture. Check out Mark...
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In the Locker Room meeting held the week after the death of Charlie Kirk, Jim Ramos shared his wrestling and thoughts as he considered whether Charlie Kirk could be considered a 'martyr.' 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 community, fellowship, laughter, and to help each other find biblical answers to life’s difficult questions. Locker Room members also get access to monthly exclusive leadership trainings, historically only available to the staff team at...
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Do you ever feel hijacked by your emotions? Why do the same patterns of anger, shame, or withdrawal keep showing up in your relationships? In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos unpacks what it means to experience emotional dysregulation—and how to regain peace through the four powerful steps of Restoration Therapy. By the end of this episode, you’ll learn why identifying your reactive cycle is key to healing and how to rewrite the story your pain has been telling you. Check our Ron Deal's book! () This episode is sponsored by . Our goal is for the Men in the...
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Are you stuck in patterns that keep breaking your heart? Have you ever wondered why it’s so hard to change, forgive, or finally heal from the past? In this week’s expert interview, Jim Ramos sits down with Pastor Jerry Flowers Jr., author of Heart Rehab, to unpack what it really means to heal from the inside out. They dive deep into topics like trauma, purpose, forgiveness, and the “famine of the soul” that keeps men from becoming who God created them to be. You’ll learn how to recognize and break destructive patterns in your life and see how forgiveness and...
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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 once 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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Would you be nervous to sit down with your grown children to talk about what you got right—and where you missed the mark? Jim Ramos has told you what he thinks he did wrong as a dad, but now you get to hear it straight from the source! In this unique series, Jim is bringing in each of his three sons to analyze the good, bad and ugly of his parenting. In this first conversation, Jim talks to his youngest son, Colton, for a rare, behind-the-scenes look at life in the Ramos home. Together they unpack the things Jim did right in the stress bubble, and where he missed. You'll hear practical...
info_outlineWhat do you do when your faith feels fragile? How do you respond when life hits you with something that could take you out physically, mentally, or spiritually? And how do you flip from a victim mentality to living with boldness and strength in Christ?
In this week’s expert interview, Jim Ramos has a powerful conversation with Dylan Mandell, a 22-year-old cancer warrior, athlete, and bold follower of Jesus. They dive into his journey through four battles with cancer, the moment he surrendered fully to Christ, and the lessons he’s learned about identity, discipline, and resilience.
You’ll walk away with practical ways to shift from a victim mindset to a warrior mindset and how to anchor your identity in Christ when the enemy attacks.
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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