Guardrail #6: Only Counsel Men - Ten Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage - EP 978
Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast
Release Date: 03/10/2026
Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast
How do you maintain integrity when your ministry requires counseling people—often one-on-one? In this special series of 'Average Joe' conversations, Jim Ramos sits down with retired pastor but current ministry leader Wes Smith. From nearly 80 years of combined ministry experience, they discuss the practical guardrails they’ve put in place to protect their marriages, their reputations, and the people they serve. This conversation offers practical insight for staying above reproach while still caring for people well. Jim’s newest book, Guardrails: Ten Boundaries for an...
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Jesus’ message is direct: stumbling blocks will arise. But woe to the man who is one. What if you are a stumbling block? In this week’s message, Jim Ramos takes a hard look at Jesus’ warning in Luke 17:1–3 and Matthew 18 about “stumbling blocks.” Jim unpacks how a man’s refusal to live by God’s design can become the very trigger that wounds families and children. Men, don’t set the trap. Clear the path. This message is from The MAG, The McMinnville Area Gathering for men in McMinnville, Oregon. Jim’s newest book, Guardrails: Ten Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage...
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This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 974 with Jonathan Stephenson: Forging Stronger Men Jim’s newest book, Guardrails: Ten Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage will be releasing in April 2026. Pre-order your copy today at .
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How do you speak about your wife when she’s not in the room? Do you honor her — or subtly tear her down? In this special series of 'Average Joe' conversations, Jim Ramos sits down with longtime friend Dean Yoder to discuss one of the silent killers of marriage: how we frame our spouse. The words you use shape your heart, and when you frame your wife poorly to others, you don’t just damage her reputation…You weaken your own foundation. Men, your words matter. The frame you build around your wife will either guard your marriage…or expose it. Jim’s newest book, Guardrails:...
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What’s forging your character right now? Are you avoiding pressure — or embracing it? This week, Pastor Jim Ramos sits down with Jonathan Stephenson from Warrior Forge Foundation to talk about how adversity shapes a man. Comfort never forged strength. Pressure does. Resistance does. This episode will challenge you to embrace the grind and become the man adversity is trying to build. Mention Men in the Arena for a 25% discount at /www.warriorforge.org. Jim’s newest book, Guardrails: Ten Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage will be releasing in April 2026. Pre-order your copy today at ....
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This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 971 with Brian Smith & Ed Uszynski: Youth Sports Boundaries for Christian Families Jim’s newest book, Guardrails: Ten Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage will be releasing in April 2026. Pre-order your copy today at . Get Jim Ramos' USA TODAY Bestselling book, (
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Are you emotionally connected to your wife, or slowly drifting? Are you controlling the temperature of your marriage, or ignoring it? In this special series of 'Average Joe' conversations, Jim Ramos sits down with friend Chris Clay for an extremely practical conversation about building guardrails that protect both your character and your marriage. Drawing from the third guardrail in Jim’s upcoming book, , they discuss what it means to avoid developing an emotional connection with another women, and how to stay emotionally connected to your bride. Jim’s newest book, Guardrails: Ten...
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Have youth sports become the center of your family? Are Sundays on the field replacing Sundays with Jesus? In this expert interview, Jim Ramos talks with Brian Smith and Ed Uszynski to expose the truth about today’s $40 billion youth sports machine...and how Christian parents are getting pulled into it without even realizing it. Tips from their book Away Game: A Christian Parent’s Guide to Navigating Youth Sports will help your family find a healthy balance. Sports can either build your kids and family, or they can burn them out - which one depends on you. You can pick up Brian...
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This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 968, Rick Reynolds: He/She Cheated! Can We Save the Marriage? Affair Recovery with an 84% Success Rate Jim’s newest book, Guardrails: Ten Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage will be releasing in April 2026. Pre-order your copy today at .
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Are you getting a little too personal with someone who isn’t your wife? Emotional affairs don’t explode overnight—they bleed out slowly, one conversation at a time. In this special series of 'Average Joe' conversations, Jim Ramos sits down with friend Paco Arenas for an extremely practical conversation about building guardrails that protect both your character and your marriage. Drawing from Jim’s upcoming book, Guardrails: 10 Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage, they unpack real-life stories and wisdom from decades of marriage to set clear boundaries every man needs to...
info_outlineHow do you maintain integrity when your ministry requires counseling people—often one-on-one?
In this special series of 'Average Joe' conversations, Jim Ramos sits down with retired pastor but current ministry leader Wes Smith. From nearly 80 years of combined ministry experience, they discuss the practical guardrails they’ve put in place to protect their marriages, their reputations, and the people they serve. This conversation offers practical insight for staying above reproach while still caring for people well.
Jim’s newest book, Guardrails: Ten Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage will be releasing in April 2026. Pre-order your copy today at https://tinyurl.com/guardrails115.