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May 17, 2024

Sex and the Single/Dating Christian Man: Honoring God with Your Body …

How should a single Christian man approach sex? What does honoring God look like when single, dating, or divorced? In this second episode in our two-part series on “SEXpectations," Jim Ramos is joined by Carol Tanksley, MD DMin, to discuss …

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May 14, 2024

Your Men’s Ministry Playbook: A Proven Strategy to Impact Men – Equip…

No men’s ministry at your church? You can start one! Today, Jim Ramos, pastor and founder of Men in the Arena, will walk you through his newest resource. Born of thirty years of starting transformational small groups, The Men’s Ministry …

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May 10, 2024

SEXpectations: God’s Design for Your Sex Life w/ Carol Tanksley EP 730

Are you disappointed by your sex life? Many Christian men in otherwise happy Christian marriages are not getting the sex they hoped for. There are hidden motivations, lies, and expectations that may be manipulating your views on sex! In this …

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May 7, 2024

How to Start (or Reboot) a Men’s Ministry: Avoid the #1 Mistake Made …

Most church men's ministries are set up wrong! If you're wondering why your church's men's ministry is dead in the water, or if you're are about to start a men's ministry and want to avoid the most common mistake, today’s …

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May 3, 2024

How to Start a Men's Group w/ Jay Penton EP 728

Starting a men’s group can be daunting, and even for those who want to, it can be a struggle to find resources and a game plan to get one off the ground. Today, Men in the Arena's Director of Outreach …

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April 30, 2024

Masculinity is Not Toxic: Six Loads Only a Godly Man Can Carry - Equi…

There are ignorant voices in the world calling masculinity toxic. True masculinity is a blessing to the world, and there are some loads that God designed only men to carry. In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos shows …

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April 26, 2024

Boys to Men: Guiding the Next Generation of Males to MANhood w/ TJ Gr…

How do fatherless boys become men? A man steps in to teach them! In this week’s interview, Jim Ramos is joined by TJ Greaney, the founder of Kids Outdoor Zone, the nation’s fastest growing hunting, fishing and outdoor...

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April 23, 2024

Which Man Are You? The Four Seasons of Manhood [Part 2] - Equipping M…

Ever feel like the season of life you're in will never end? Are you in the stress bubble trying to keep up with all the pressures of life? In Part 2 of his series "Seasons of a Man's Life", Pastor …

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April 19, 2024

DAD 101: The Spirit of Fatherhood w/ Larry Hagner EP 724

There are so many voices telling you how to parent, how do you sift through the worldly advice and get to the true spirit of fatherhood? In this week's interview, Jim Ramos is joined by Larry Hagner from Dad.Edge to …

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April 16, 2024

What Season of Manhood are You In? The Four Seasons of Manhood [Part …

Ever feel like the season of life you're in will never end? Are you in the stress bubble trying to keep up with all the pressures of life? In Part 1 of his series "Seasons of a Man's Life", Pastor …

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April 12, 2024

How to Forgive the Church (People) that Hurt You w/ Wendell Morton EP…

Have you been hurt at church? One of the biggest barriers to men going to church is the people IN the church! In this week's interview, Pastor Jim Ramos is joined by Wendell Morton to teach you practical ways to …

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April 9, 2024

Becoming Courageous: Increase Your Courage Over Time – Jim Ramos at T…

Did you know courage is a character trait developed over time? Like weightlifting, men have to practice, struggle and persevere to build the “muscles” of courage until it becomes who we are. The good news: God wired men to be …

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April 5, 2024

Trafficked NO MORE: How YOU Can Help Sex Trafficking Survivors (Witho…

You hurt for the victims of sex trafficking, but what can you DO about it? There’s a way you can help survivors of sex trafficking without leaving your home. In this week’s unique and powerful interview, Jim Ramos is joined …

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April 1, 2024

What Christian Wives Want: 4 Things She Might Not Know She Needs From…

Congrats brother, you’ve married a strong Christian woman. But, what does she NEED from you? In her core, what does she need and want from you on a daily basis? In today’s 10-minute equipping episode, pastor Jim Ramos teaches you …

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March 29, 2024

It Stops With YOU: Breaking the Cycle of Childhood Trauma and Sin w/ …

“I’m fine” says every man…but it’s not true. We live in a broken world and every man brings brokenness to the table. How do we sift through our brokenness to find healing? How do we break the cycle of childhood …

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March 26, 2024

The Godly Husband: 3 Steps to Achieve Spiritual Leadership at Home EP…

One of the biggest questions men ask is, “what does a spiritual leader look like and how do I become one in my home?” In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos reviews 3 practical ways men can lead …

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March 22, 2024

Strong OR Courageous? How to Be Both – Jim Ramos at The MAG EP 716

Strength and courage. Can you have one without the other? These words are used over and over and commonly paired up in the Bible. In this message, Jim teaches the importance of why these words are often paired together, and …

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March 19, 2024

Meet Jim: Upcoming Men in the Arena In-Person Events EP 715

Want to meet Jim Ramos in person? In this week’s equipping episode, Jim Ramos tells you about 3 upcoming in-person events on both coasts where you can come out and meet him. mancampwfr.com meninthearena.org/meetjim [Honor God through your fitness....

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March 15, 2024

The Christian Man’s Divorce Survival Guide: Healing from Divorce w/ D…

Divorcing Christian? Chances are you—or someone you’re close to—has dealt with the pain of divorce. Today Jim Ramos is joined by Dale Brown to walk you through 9 critical steps for healing from divorce. These are personal practices that will...

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March 12, 2024

7 Lies Christians Believe About God: What the ENEMY Wants You to Beli…

Are you believing LIES about God? You might be surprised. The enemy tells Christians these 7 lies about God and his nature to try to keep us away from Him. Thankfully God’s Word can dispel them. You may be hindered …

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March 8, 2024

Unseen and Unappreciated: Breaking Out of Your Season of Obscurity w/…

Do you feel unseen in your daily life? Do you question where God has you and how he’s using you? You may be in your season of obscurity. You’re in good company – even Jesus had a season of obscurity! …

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March 4, 2024

How to STOP Being a Coward: God Won’t Give You Courage – Jim Ramos at…

How can a coward get courage? It’s not a commandment, it’s not a mosaic law, it’s not a fruit of the spirit and it’s not a Spiritual gift. So what is courage? Today at the MAG, Pastor Jim Ramos covers …

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March 1, 2024

King Me: Becoming the Hero in Your Story w/ Michael Thompson EP 710

Every man has a kingdom. Not every king rules well. If you ever feel powerless at work or home, wonder how to become the hero in your life story, or just want to make sure you're wielding the power God …

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Feb. 27, 2024

The Theology of Work: What the Bible Says About Your Career as a Chri…

You work hard, but are you working the right way? Will you be done working when you're retired? What place should work have in the life of a Christian man? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos walks …

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