How to Do a Rite of Passage With Your Son (Step-by-Step) - Equipping Men in Ten EP 1052
Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast
Release Date: 09/09/2026
Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast
A few weeks ago, we looked at the masculine gift God gives each man. What gift of femininity has God given your wife? In this week's Equipping Men in Ten, Jim Ramos turns his attention to the women in our lives. What makes women different from men? And how can you, as a man, support, encourage, and build up the woman God has placed in your 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 the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our...
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How do you stand firm when the culture around you is shifting? In this week's expert interview, Jim Ramos sits down with Mike Tatlock to discuss his book, A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture. Mike explains how men can remain steadfast and faithful in a challenging time. Mike uses his personal experience as the NBA Trail Blazers/ and WNBA Portland Fire’s team chaplain and a pastor at cowboy churches around Oregon. Check out Mike’s ! A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture ( Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: . Has Men in the Arena helped you...
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You know you should be the spiritual leader, but where do you start? In this week's 10-minute (RE)quipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos teaches Christian men how to get started on spiritual leadership, even if you haven't been setting a great example up to this point. 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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What would you tell your younger self if you had the chance? In this 'Average Joe' conversation, Jim Ramos sits down with Cade Welch, a student, athelete and one of the spiritual leaders on the Linfield University Football team. Cade asks that question: "what would you tell your younger self?" Hear what Jim would do differently, what he’s learned about following Jesus, and the advice he wishes he had received years ago. 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...
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Power isn't about being the loudest man in the room. It looks like something else entirely. In this week's expert interview, Jim Ramos talks with Ryan Miller about his new book 'Meek as a Mustang’. Ryan exposes what the world gets wrong about strength, power, and what it means to be a dangerous man for God. Check out his new book that’s out ! Meek as a Mustang: Find the Strength to Surrender Your Wild Heart to Jesus 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...
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Men, are you stuck in the daily grind? Wondering if you’re getting anywhere? How do you zoom out to see the bigger picture in the Stress Bubble? In this week's 10-minute (RE)quipping episode, pastor Jim Ramos teaches you the activity that he did once 25 years ago which still impacts his life today. In fact, the ministry of Men in the Arena is a direct result of 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...
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You have a gift the world needs. The question is, do you know what it is? In this week's Equipping Men in Ten, Jim Ramos lays out the five masculine gifts God gives men and how yours can shape the people around you. Learn what your gift means, where it fits, and how to step into it with strength and purpose. Know your gift. Own it and use 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...
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Are you a CINO—Christian In Name Only? What would it take for you to go all in for Jesus? In this week's expert interview, Jim Ramos talks with country music artist Granger Smith, who walked away from a successful career in the music industry to pursue full-time ministry. He shares why he chose to leave the spotlight behind and put everything on the line for Christ, and the toxic beliefs that were holding him back in his faith. Check out Granger's new book that’s out ! Poison in the Well: 11 Toxic Beliefs That Kept Me from the Living Water of Jesus Want to protect your marriage? Get...
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Feeling like your family is running on fumes in the chaos of life? Wondering how to build a connection when everyone’s moving in different directions—especially in a blended family? In this week's 10-minute (RE)quipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos delivers 10 powerful strategies to help you lead your family with strength, clarity, and purpose. This isn’t about being a perfect dad or husband—it’s about showing up, leading well, and refusing to settle for passive fatherhood. Check out the resources listed in this episode: Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: ....
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For most of human history, cultures have marked that transition with a Rite of Passage. Today, many boys reach adulthood without ever having that moment. Are we missing something? In this week's Equipping Men in Ten, Jim Ramos lays out a simple, biblical approach to creating a Rite of Passage for your son. It doesn’t require a big budget or a complicated program, and you can do it in your own backyard with your son or gather a group of men and boys for the experience. Give your son a moment he will remember. Call him into manhood. Check out book about the rite of passage:...
info_outlineFor most of human history, cultures have marked that transition with a Rite of Passage. Today, many boys reach adulthood without ever having that moment. Are we missing something?
In this week's Equipping Men in Ten, Jim Ramos lays out a simple, biblical approach to creating a Rite of Passage for your son. It doesn’t require a big budget or a complicated program, and you can do it in your own backyard with your son or gather a group of men and boys for the experience.
Give your son a moment he will remember. Call him into manhood.
Check out Rick Johnson's book about the rite of passage: https://tinyurl.com/power115
Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-marriage-guardrails
Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your impact story! https://meninthearena.org/pages/hero-stories
You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena.