Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast

The Men in the Arena podcast equips Christian men in the stress bubble of life: married, with kids, building your career and trying to follow God while leading your family well. We'll help you become your best version, equipping you to honor God in your marriage, parenting, work, church and community! Tuesday's podcast is Equipping Men in Ten - a ten-minute, laser-focused teaching from Jim Ramos to help you become your best version of a man. Friday's podcast is a high-octane interview with an expert in the realm of masculinity and Christian manhood, with authors like John Eldredge, Gary Chapman, Gene Getz, Patrick Morley, and Emerson Eggerichs. Jim reads their books and boils down their teachings into a powerful interview to help you learn from their expertise. Your host is bestselling author and speaker Jim Ramos. Jim has authored 9 books, including the bestseller 'Strong Men Dangerous Times: 5 Essentials Every Man Must Possess to Change His World', 'Tell Them: What Great Fathers Tell Their Sons and Daughters', ‘The Field Guide: A Bathroom Book for Men’, and the 5-book Strong Men Study Guide men's small group curriculum. Jim's high-energy storytelling and conviction will call you out, build you up, and motivate you to become the man you've always known you could be. The Men in the Arena are calling you into the Arena of manhood. We're calling you out of the faceless, nameless bleachers, and calling you UP to be the best version of you. Because when a man gets it, everyone wins.

Two Vital Questions that Godly Men Ask - Equipping Men in Ten EP 947 12/23/2025

Real Faith or Just Habit? What Walking with God Actually Looks Like for Men - Message at the MAG EP 946 12/19/2025

Guilt vs. Shame in Kids - Question & Answer from The Locker Room w/ Jim Ramos EP 945 12/17/2025

10 Ways to Keep Christ the Center of Your Christmas - Equipping Men in Ten EP 944 12/16/2025

10 Ways to Keep Christ the Center of Your Christmas - Equipping Men in Ten EP 944 Are you drifting through Christmas on autopilot? Is your family surrounded by lights, gifts, and noise, but missing the point? In this Equipping Men in 10 episode, Jim Ramos delivers 10 simple, actionable ways Christian men can keep Jesus at the center of Christmas. You'll get practical leadership you can implement immediately. You'll walk away with simple ways men can lead without adding stress or pressure and practical tools to refocus your home on Jesus amid the chaos. Note: The documentary that Jim refers to as the "The Star of Bethlehem" is now available to stream on Amazon and Apple TV under the new name "." Check out the podcasts mentioned in the episode! Episode 304 - Episode 306 - Episode 405 - 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 also sponsored by , 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 . 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: Get Jim Ramos' USA TODAY Bestselling book, ( /episode/index/show/thegreathuntforgod/id/39419210

Simple, Battle-Tested Marriage Habits that will Transform Your Relationship w/ Chris Herb EP 943 12/12/2025

What Was REALLY Happening in This Husband-Wife Conflict? - Podcast Highlight: Ron Deal EP 942 12/10/2025

The BIG Mistake Husbands Make Talking About Their Wives (Guardrail #4) - Message at the MAG EP 941 12/09/2025

The BIG Mistake Husbands Make Talking About Their Wives (Guardrail #4) - Message at the MAG EP 941 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 single men, learn how to cultivate habits now that will prepare you for a strong, godly marriage. 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 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 also sponsored by , 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 . 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: Get Jim Ramos' USA TODAY Bestselling book, ( /episode/index/show/thegreathuntforgod/id/39334150

Your Brain is Sabotaging Your Marriage w/ Ron Deal: 4 Steps from Neuroscience to Break Your Toxic Patterns EP 940 12/05/2025

Change Your Marriage Mindset - Question & Answer from The Locker Room w/ Jim Ramos EP 939 12/03/2025

Leading Your Family on Empty: What Exhausted Family Men Need to Know - Average Joe Conversation w/ Nathan Lawler EP 938 12/02/2025

REBOOT: How to Connect with Your Daughter: 15 Tools for Girl Dads - Part 1 w/ Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield 11/28/2025

REBOOT: How to Connect with Your Daughter: 15 Tools for Girl Dads - Part 1 w/ Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield 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 mentioned that this is the first podcast interview that has ever covered ALL 15 of her practical tools for dads! (They might even help you with your wife, too.) You’ll walk away from this podcast with strategies you can implement with the women in your life TODAY. 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 also sponsored by , 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 . 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: Get Jim Ramos' USA TODAY Bestselling book, ( /episode/index/show/thegreathuntforgod/id/39192950

Thanks-Giving Training: 8 Ways to Lead Your Family to Thankfulness This Season - Equipping Men in Ten EP 936 11/24/2025

Overcoming w/ Richmond Wandera: How One Decision Can Change Everything EP 935 11/21/2025

Overcoming w/ Richmond Wandera: How One Decision Can Change Everything EP 935 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 him. That single “yes” didn’t just change his childhood—it launched a life of influence that now impacts pastors, leaders, and entire communities around the world. Richmond’s testimony shows what God can do when we choose to shine our light and trust Him with the results. By the end of this episode, you’ll learn how one act of obedience can multiply far beyond your lifetime and what it looks like to invest in the Kingdom in simple, practical ways. 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 also sponsored by , 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 . 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: Get Jim Ramos' USA TODAY Bestselling book, ( /episode/index/show/thegreathuntforgod/id/39119835

Who Should You Talk To When Marriage Problems Start? - Question & Answer from the Locker Room w/ Jim Ramos EP 934 11/19/2025

“Your Parenting Wins and Fails" w/ James Ramos: Unfiltered Truth from Jim’s Oldest Son - Son Interview #2 EP 933 11/18/2025

“Your Parenting Wins and Fails" w/ James Ramos: Unfiltered Truth from Jim’s Oldest Son - Son Interview #2 EP 933 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 oldest son, James Ramos, for a candid, behind-the-scenes look at life growing up in the Ramos home. Together, they dig into the moments that shaped James’ character, the parenting moves Jim nailed, and the areas where he fell short. You'll hear practical insights on how to lead your family with intentionality, teach real-life skills that stick, model respect in marriage, and create the kind of spiritual and relational legacy your kids will thank you for someday. 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 also sponsored by , 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 . 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: Get Jim Ramos' USA TODAY Bestselling book, ( /episode/index/show/thegreathuntforgod/id/39071785