REBOOT: Living with Passion w/ Wess Stafford
Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast
Release Date: 11/12/2025
Simple, Battle-Tested Marriage Habits that will Transform Your Relationship w/ Chris Herb EP 943
Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast
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
Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast
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
Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast
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
Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast
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
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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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Leading Your Family on Empty: What Exhausted Family Men Need to Know - Average Joe Conversation w/ Nathan Lawler EP 938
Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast
How do you lead others when you feel completely drained yourself? What happens when the Stress Bubble, ministry pressure, and family life all collide—and your tank hits empty? In this 'Average Joe' conversation, Jim Ramos sits down with Nathan Lawler, a mid-30s pastor, husband, and father. Together they discuss the question so many men are afraid to voice: “How can someone lead when they’re on empty?” You’ll hear practical wisdom about prioritizing God outside your ministry work, reconnecting deeply with your spouse, and making space for the hobbies and life-giving...
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REBOOT: How to Connect with Your Daughter: 15 Tools for Girl Dads - Part 1 w/ Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield
Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast
Dad, is distance growing between you and your daughter? Was your relationship better when she was a little girl? As she’s growing into a young woman, are you struggling to understand her, or concerned that you might not be getting it right? This week, we brought back one of our all-time favorite guests - Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield (“The Dad Whisperer”). She sat down with Jim Ramos for a deep-dive, two-part podcast where she unpacks all 15 of her tools for girl dads from her book 'Dad, Here’s What I Really Need from You: A Guide for Connecting with Your Daughter’s Heart.’ She...
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Thanks-Giving Training: 8 Ways to Lead Your Family to Thankfulness This Season - Equipping Men in Ten EP 936
Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast
Are you leading your family toward gratitude—or letting entitlement sneak in unnoticed? What if a few simple, intentional steps could shift the entire atmosphere in your home this Thanksgiving? In this Equipping Men in 10 episode, Jim Ramos shares eight easy, meaningful ways to cultivate gratitude in your family during the Thanksgiving season. Whether you’re navigating the stress bubble of life or wanting to build lasting spiritual habits, these simple practices will help you lead your family with purpose, thankfulness, and joy. You'll get simple daily practices that shift your home...
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Overcoming w/ Richmond Wandera: How One Decision Can Change Everything EP 935
Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast
Men, this episode contains a big curveball and one of the most incredible God moments we've ever experienced in almost 1,000 episodes of the Men in the Arena podcast! Not a dry eye in the house! Don't miss this one. Can one simple “yes” really change the course of someone’s entire life? In this powerful episode, Jim Ramos sits down with Richmond, a former Compassion International sponsor child whose story of loss, hopelessness, and redemption will leave you stunned. As a young boy facing unimaginable hardship, Richmond’s life was transformed when one person chose to invest in...
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Who Should You Talk To When Marriage Problems Start? - Question & Answer from the Locker Room w/ Jim Ramos EP 934
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This is a question from the brotherhood in The Locker Room. 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...
info_outlineLife is too short to live it without purpose. Wess Stafford has an amazing story and a challenging message for us all!
Dr. Wess Stafford, President Emeritus of Compassion International, is an internationally recognized advocate for children in poverty.
Wess’ life experiences have uniquely prepared him for this role. With earned undergraduate degrees from Moody Bible Institute, Biola University and a master’s degree from Wheaton College, as well as a Ph.D. from Michigan State University, Wess often says, “Everything I really need to know to lead a multinational organization I learned from the poor, growing up in an African village.”
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!
We are also sponsored by MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab, a Christian-owned fitness app. This app, combined with diet, has helped Jim get in the best shape of his life! Get 6 weeks free with the code ARENA30 at MTNTOUGH.com.
Every man needs a locker room. Apply to join an exclusive brotherhood of like-minded men in The Locker Room, 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: https://patreon.com/themeninthearena
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