QUICK HIT (4 min): Becoming a Sacrificial Man: Think of Yourself, Less – Dialed In Man of God EP 783
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Release Date: 11/12/2024
REBOOT: Perception vs. Reality in Changing Your Marriage W/ Jason Karampatsos
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This is a reboot of a past episode #239 of the Men in the Arena Podcast. Dr. Jason Karampatsos is the lead pastor of New Life Assembly of God in Janesville, Wisconsin, the co-founder of the City of Refuge Counseling Network and the author of The Elephant in the Marriage. As an ordained minister and a licensed counselor with a Ph.D. in pastoral counseling, he helps men navigate both spiritual and mental health challenges. He writes extensively on the impact of perspectives and perceptions upon everyday realities and especially upon marriages. He is an active speaker for men’s...
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Reboot: Practical Ideas for Leading Your Family at Christmas
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This is a reboot of a past episode #502 of the Men in the Arena Podcast. The Star of Bethlehem documentary is no longer free on YouTube, but it is available to stream at bethlehemstar.com.
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Anepilemptos: Without This Even the Strongest Christian Man Will Fall – Jim Ramos at the NCMM Conference EP 793
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Ever wondered what it truly means to live above reproach? Are you living a life worthy of being called a leader? In this message, Jim shares a powerful story and biblical truths to push you to examine your life and confront the areas where you need to rise up. It's time to step up and live with integrity, no loose ends, no excuses. (This message is from the NCMM National Conference for Men's Ministry Leaders held in Kansas City. Visit ncmm.org for information on the 2025 conference.)
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10 Marriage-Saving Guardrails: Marriage Rules That Prevent Affairs – Equipping Men in Ten EP 792
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Marriages are breaking down at an alarming rate. What are you doing to safeguard your own? Are you letting the culture erode your relationship? In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos takes on one of the most pressing issues men face today: divorce. You'll get armed with 10 critical guardrails every man should have in place to keep his marriage rock-solid—and even a bonus guardrail for singles. Whether you're married or still single, don’t miss this episode—your marriage and future may depend on it.
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The Dying Seeds Paradox: What Jesus REALLY Meant – Message at the MAG EP 791
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Death Ground. Alexander the Great famously burned his ships to eliminate his troops' option of retreat, compelling them to fight with everything they had. Today, Pastor Jim Ramos challenges us to read a common passage with a new perspective. This message calls Christians to stop living in fear of failure and instead, adopt a long-term, sacrificial perspective that leads to real, flourishing faith. This message is from The MAG, The McMinnville Area Gathering for men in McMinnville, Oregon. You can come out to see Jim Ramos in person checking his at , or bring him to speak at your next...
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QUICK HIT (4 min): Becoming a Teacher of the Word: Cut it Straight – Dialed In Man of God EP 790
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Can you teach others about God? How about those in your household, your wife and kids? If you can’t articulate your faith, that’s a miss, brother! In this equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you about becoming a teacher like Jesus, and what the Bible says about what exactly the godly man needs to be able to do, pulling from Titus and 1 Timothy. The Dialed In man of God is able and ready to teach others. He doesn’t have to know everything, but he needs to be ready and willing to teach. If that’s not you yet, this episode will help. In this series, recorded in South Africa on...
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Understanding God’s Grace: What Most Christian Men Get Wrong About Grace w/ Joby Martin EP 789
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Many men are walking around claiming they’ve met Jesus, yet their lives look no different. When you’ve truly encountered Jesus, your life won’t stay the same. Just like getting hit by a freight train changes EVERYTHING, an encounter with the resurrected Christ should leave a mark. In this week’s interview, Jim Ramos interviews Joby Martin, author of “Run Over By the Grace Train: How the Unstoppable Love of God Transforms Everything" and founder of The Church of Eleven22 in Jacksonville, FL. Pastor Joby will challenge you to live with real power and purpose and break down what real...
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Discerning God’s Voice: 6 Tests That It’s Really God Speaking – Equipping Men in Ten EP 788
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Do you ever wonder if you're hearing God's voice or if it's just your own thoughts? You're not alone, many men struggle with this question. In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos shares six powerful ways to distinguish between God's Holy whisper and the noise in your own mind. You'll get practical steps to gain clarity and guidance in your relationship with God.
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QUICK HIT (4 min): Becoming a Leader: Do Something. Anything. Just Lead. – Dialed In Man of God EP 787
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Do you struggle to lead the people around you? God calls all men to be leaders. In this equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you about becoming the leader Jesus has called you to be and what the Bible says about Godly leadership. The Dialed In man of God is a Leader. Using Paul's teaching, Jim explains how, as a leader, we are called to build "walls" around our loved ones to protect them. No matter what personality type, leadership style, or temperament, God has called all men to lead. It's time to do something. Anything. Just lead. In this series, recorded in South Africa on a safari, Jim...
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Why Good Dads Give Up (And How to Prevent It): Don’t Bench Yourself w/ Kent Evans EP 786
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Great dads show up, lead, and stay in the fight. But even the strongest man can hit a breaking point and feel like walking away. In this week’s interview, Jim Ramos interviews Kent Evans, author of “Don't Bench Yourself: How to Stay in the Game Even When You Want to Quit." Kent dives into why so many men pull themselves out of the game and, more importantly, how to avoid it. Men, stay in the game, stay strong, and reclaim your role as the leader your family needs. Here are the links to Kent's book discussed in this episode: https://tinyurl.com/offthebench115 - Don't Bench Yourself...
info_outlineDo you sacrifice for the people around you? There’s nothing more Christlike than sacrifice. Do you sacrifice your desires, dreams, and hopes for the sake of those you love? In this equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you about becoming a Sacrificial man like Jesus, and what the Bible says about what exactly the godly man sacrifices, pulling from Titus and 1 Timothy. The Dialed In man of God is Sacrificial. He sacrifices specific things in his life in the service of others and God. If that’s not you yet, this episode will help.
In this series, recorded in South Africa on a safari, Jim Ramos introduces you to the 20 qualities of a man of God pulled from Titus and 1 Timothy, as laid out in his new book, ‘Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God’ releasing September 3, 2024 with David C Cook publishing. Each episode will walk you through one quality.
You can order your copy of the book on Amazon at https://tinyurl.com/dialedinbook or learn more at meninthearena.org/dialedin.
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