You’re Not Who You Think You Are, And It’s Holding You Back- Average Joe Conversation w/ Michael Rilee EP 963
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What does your life look like when you’re truly living out your identity in Christ? Are you becoming who you were created to be—or just living in the shadows of that calling? In this 'Average Joe' conversation, Pastor Jim Ramos sits down with longtime friend and fellow ministry leader Mike Riley to unpack what your identity in Christ really means. Not what you do. Not who you know. But who you are at your core—and how God actually sees you. Discover how fully understanding and embracing that identity can set you free, allowing the people around you to feel both the weight and the...
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Undefeated: Habits That Break the Cycle of Defeat and Build Purpose w/ Shawn Johnson 962
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What happens when your faith is tested in real time? How do you stay obedient to God when the pressure is high and the path forward isn’t clear? In this expert interview, Jim Ramos has a real and deeply transparent conversation with Shawn Johnson, whose world was turned upside down when he was diagnosed with an incurable degenerative brain disease. Shawn openly shares his journey from denial to hopelessness, all while continuing to serve as a pastor and leader. You’ll hear what Shawn had to learn, not just to survive the last few years, but to truly thrive as a whole and complete man and...
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Why Life's Ups and Downs Actually Speed Up Success - Podcast Highlight: Mark Batterson EP 961
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This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 926, Preparing for Your Overnight Success: Cultivating Grit During Building Years w/ Mark Batterson. 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 Capacity...
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4 Rules for Treating Kids How Jesus Did: The Blind Spot in How Adults View Children - Equipping Men in Ten EP 960
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How should a man respond when a child walks into the room? Are you intentional—or distracted—in moments that could shape a life forever? In this Equipping Men in 10 episode, Jim Ramos challenges men to rethink how they engage with children—from toddlers to teenagers. Looking at how Jesus welcomed, valued, and blessed children, Jim unpacks why every interaction matters and how one moment of intentionality can create lifelong impact. You'll learn why children should be treated as whole people, not interruptions and four practical rules every man can live by when engaging kids. Jim’s...
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Respected at Work but NOT at Home? Getting the Respect You Crave - Message at the MAG EP 959
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Are you respected at work—but ignored at home? Do the people who know you best actually respect you? In this weeks message, Jim Ramos unpacks what Scripture says about being a respected man—not a compartmentalized one. Drawing from Job 29 and real-life experience, he challenges men to stop “waffling” between roles and start living as integrated, whole men whose lives are worth imitating. You'll see why respect must be earned, not demanded and how one practical step can identify where you’re “waffling” and grow stronger. Jim’s newest book, Guardrails: Ten Boundaries for an...
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What Happens When Work Stress Enters Your Home? - Question & Answer from The Locker Room w/ Jim Ramos EP 958
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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: Jim’s newest book, Guardrails: Ten Boundaries for an...
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"My Take on Your Parenting" w/ Darby Ramos: Unfiltered Truth from Jim’s Middle Son - Son Interview #3 EP 957
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Would you be nervous to sit down with your grown child and ask what you got right—and where you blew it as a dad? Jim Ramos has shared openly about what he believes he did wrong as a father… but this time, you get to hear it straight from the son who lived it. In this unique series, Jim is bringing in each of his three sons to analyze the good, bad and ugly of his parenting. Today, Jim sits down with his Middle son, Darby Ramos, for a candid, behind-the-scenes look at life growing up in the Ramos home. Together, they dig into the moments that shaped Darby's character, the parenting moves...
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REBOOT: (The Episode with the HUGE Twist!) The Godly Man’s NEXT STEP w/ Richmond Wandera
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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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6 Minutes to Understand Biblical Health Principles - Podcast Highlight: Alex Morgan EP 955
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This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 953, Why God's Design for Healing Starts With What You EAT w/ Alex Morgan. 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 Capacity as a Man of God! We are...
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5 Surprising Lessons Pastors Should Learn from Normal Guys - Equipping Men in Ten EP 954
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Are paid pastors actually more spiritually mature than the men in the pews? Why do so many leaders burn out while everyday laymen quietly endure? What if the men who don’t get paid for ministry are often the ones doing it best? In this Equipping Men in 10 episode, Jim Ramos looks back to his late 20s and early 30s in ministry and exposes a pattern he couldn’t ignore. This episode isn’t about tearing down pastors—it’s about learning from the faith, grit, and longevity of everyday men who quietly walk with God year after year. You'll get a freash perspective on why longevity...
info_outlineChad Zueck has been in full time vocational ministry for 15 years (a Lead Pastor for 10 yrs), and has been working in men’s ministry for 18 years.
Chad was not raised in a Christian home and after his parents divorced at age 4, his upbringing was very challenging. This fueled insecurity and frustration through the teenage years. Three days after high graduation, Chad joined the US Navy. Marla and Chad got married shortly after enlisting.
Chad gave his life to Christ at 21 and began to be fathered by God. Chad got connected to a PK group at his church and grew a bunch in a short time.
Chad learned how to be a father by being fathered by God. This sent him on a journey of Spirit filled self-discovery. Chad has been healed of many wounds and he is on a mission to help men find healing for their wounds.
Chad has developed some material that will be in an ebook. It is called the “Six Bulletproof Ways to Become a Better Man.” Also, he has a podcast called, “New Kind of Man” that spurred out of Luke 2:52 and Ephesians 4:22-24.
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