Preparing for Your Overnight Success w/ Mark Batterson: Cultivating Grit During Building Years EP 926
Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast
Release Date: 10/31/2025
3 Ways to Share the Gospel w/ Duck Dynasty’s Willie Robertson EP 1051
Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast
Do you hesitate to share your faith in Christ? In this week’s interview clip, Jim Ramos is joined by Duck Dynasty’s Willie Robertson to talk about his new book, Gospeler: Turning Darkness into Light One Conversation at a Time. He shares 3 ways you can start conversations and make sure you’re a “Gospeler” for Christ. Willie Robertson’s Book: -> Listen to the full episode Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: . Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your ! You can start a ministry...
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Which Man Are You? The Four Seasons of Manhood [Part 2] - (RE)quipping Men in Ten EP 1050
Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast
Ever feel like the season of life you're in will never end? Are you in the stress bubble trying to keep up with all the pressures of life? In this week's 10-minute (RE)quipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos shares the final 2 seasons of manhood ("fall" and "winter"), and how each season is vital in creating a complete life that’s well lived. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: . Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your ! You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our...
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STRONG Men with CARING Hearts: The Call to Father the Fatherless – Message at the MAG REBOOT EP 1049
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Everywhere we turn, society continues to downplay the critical role of fathers. But let’s make one thing clear: that’s flat-out wrong. In this week’s message, Pastor Jim Ramos brings to light some shocking statistics about the devastating impact fatherlessness is having on our youth. Men, it’s time to rise up, take charge, and mentor this generation that’s been left without fathers. This is a reboot of a message from The MAG, The McMinnville Area Gathering for men in McMinnville, Oregon. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: . Has Men in the...
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Ditch the ‘Sex Talk’: 4 Things to Do Instead w/ Rodney Wright EP 1048
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Are you ready to take back control of the sex education your kids receive? In this week’s interview clip, Jim Ramos talks to Rodney Wright, author of ‘How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex’. Rodney shares 4 wise tips for guiding your kids through these sensitive topics with confidence and clarity. Listen to the full episode Check out Rodney’s Book https://tinyurl.com/HowtoTalk115 (Using our link to check out the book helps support our ministry - thanks!) Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: . Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or...
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What Season of Manhood are You In? The Four Seasons of Manhood [Part 1] – (RE)quipping Men in Ten EP 1047
Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast
Ever feel like the season of life you're in will never end? Are you in the stress bubble trying to keep up with all the pressures of life? In this week's 10-minute (RE)quipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos shares the first 2 seasons of manhood ("spring" and "summer"), and how each season is vital in creating a complete life that’s well lived. This is Part 1 of his series "Seasons of a Man's Life", Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: . Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your ! You can start a ministry to father...
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The Biblical Case for Wife Kids (even in Second Marriages) – Message at the MAG REBOOT EP 1046
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Are you married? Your wife is greater than your kids. Remarried? Still true! In this week’s rebooted message, Pastor Jim Ramos shows us that your wife is greater than your kids, even in the tricky situation of remarriage. In this message at the MAG, Pastor Jim Ramos lays out the biblical case for this counter-cultural assertion: WIFE > KIDS. This is a reboot of a message from The MAG, The McMinnville Area Gathering for men in McMinnville, Oregon. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: . Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We...
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4 Sayings that Sound Right but Can Kill Your Marriage w/ Aaron Freeman EP 1045
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In today's interview clip, Jim Ramos talks to Aaron Freeman, co-author of the book "The Argument Hangover." Aaron unpacks 4 marriage sayings that seem good on paper but are dangerous myths. Listen to the full episode Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: . Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your ! 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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Which Type of Christian Are You? - (RE)quipping Men in Ten EP 1044
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There are two types of Christian men. Which one are you? In this week's 10-minute (RE)quipping episode, pastor Jim Ramos identifies the difference between a "Christian" and a real follower of Jesus. You'll walk away from this episode knowing which type of Christian YOU are, and what to do about it. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: . Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your ! 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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Good Dads, Bad Kids: When Christian Dads are NOT Responsible for Their Kids Choices (Defining 'Household Management') - Message at the MAG REBOOT EP 1043
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Men, we’re called to lead, protect, and provide. But what do we do when things don’t go as planned? In this week’s rebooted message, Pastor Jim Ramos takes us deep into the historical context of households during the Apostle Paul’s time, exploring the powerful Greek terms for 'children' in the Bible. I This is a reboot of a message from The MAG, The McMinnville Area Gathering for men in McMinnville, Oregon. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: . Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your ! You can start a...
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4 Tools for your Fathering Toolbox w/ Kent Evans EP 1042
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Thousands of Christian men are raising families but have no idea what they're doing. In today's interview clip, Jim Ramos talks to Kent Evans to help you solve that. Kent introduces you to 4 new tools for your fatherhood tool belt. Listen to the full episode Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: . Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your ! You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at .
info_outlineWhy 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 Batterson's new book! (https://tinyurl.com/Gradually115)
This episode is sponsored by Compassion International. 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 sponsor a child using our link, you'll receive a free copy of Jim's book, Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God!
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