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Men in the Arena Podcast - Christian Men's Podcast

Men in the Arena Podcast - Christian Men's Podcast

The Men in the Arena podcast is the #1 Spotify ranked podcast for Christian men, designed for Christian men in the stress bubble of life: married, with kids, building your career and trying to follow God and lead your family well. We'll help you become your best version, equipping you to honor God in your marriage, parenting, work, church and community!

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 Morely, and Emerson Eggerich. We read their books and boil down their teachings into a powerful interview to help you learn from their expertise.

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.

Your host is bestselling author and speaker Jim Ramos. Jim has authored 10 books, including the USA TODAY Bestseller 'Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God', 'Strong Men Dangerous Times' and the 5-book Strong Men Study Guide Series for men's small groups. Jim's high-energy storytelling and conviction will call you out, build you up, and motivate you to change.

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.

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Men in the Arena Podcast - Christian Men's Podcast

Recent Episodes

Feb. 21, 2025

The #DadPrep Method: Stop Being Just a Father, Become a DAD w/ Jeff Springer EP 818

Dads, we all aspire to leave a lasting legacy behind but the stress bubble can beat us down over time. Are you getting the support and encouragment you need to stay in the fight?  In this week’s interview, Jim Ramos talks to…
Feb. 19, 2025

QUICK HIT: Becoming a Gentle Man: Be a Gentle Giant Among Men – Dialed In Man of God EP 817

Christian men are called to gentleness, NOT weakness. If gentle is not weak, then what is it? In this equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you about becoming a Gentle man like Jesus, and what the Bible says gentleness in the…
Feb. 18, 2025

How a Christian Soldier Loves His Enemies in Combat w/ Lt Col Stuart "Scar" Sullivan EP 816

Radical, all-out faith and forgiveness is rare—especially in the midst of a high-stakes military mission. In this week’s interview, Jim Ramos talks to Lt Col Stuart "Scar" Sullivan, a former B-2 stealth bomber pilot turned p…
Feb. 14, 2025

BODY COUNT: Dealing with Your Wife’s Sexual History w/ Richard De La Mora EP 815

Do you struggle with your wife’s sexual past? Find yourself dwelling on thoughts of her with other men, or resentful that she didn’t save herself for you? God's grace can transform your relationship, even when facing your pa…
Feb. 12, 2025

How Trauma Became His Greatest Gift to the World – Podcast Highlight: Wes Stafford EP 814

This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 483: Just A Minute With A Child W/ Wess Stafford EP 483
Feb. 11, 2025

How Some Dads Stay Close to Their Teens (While Others Lose Them) – Message at the MAG EP 813

What does it mean to be a father who stands strong yet flexible in the face of life's challenges?  It can be difficult to be present and supportive, no matter their age, and foster strong, lasting relationships with your chi…
Feb. 7, 2025

Almost Daddy: Abortion’s Hidden Impact on Men w/ Gregory Mayo EP 812

How does the emotional toll of abortion affect men, and why is it often overlooked? In a society that often ignores male grief, what can men do to break the silence and find healing?  In this week’s interview, Jim Ramos talk…
Feb. 5, 2025

Ryan Miller’s Story of Walking Away from Fame - Podcast Highlight EP 811

This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 734, WILD Obedience: What Real Biblical Masculine Strength Looks Like w/ Ryan Miller. Check out the Trailer for The Unbreakable Boy movie:   This episode is sponsored by M…
Feb. 5, 2025

5 Must-Know Tactics to Launch a Thriving Men’s Ministry – Equipping Men in Ten EP 810

Ever wonder why so many men’s ministries are failing to ignite change? Could it be that we’re missing the mark by not truly understanding the needs of the men we serve? In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim …
Jan. 31, 2025

Your Mental Toughness Blueprint: A Christian Man’s Guide to Grit w/ Dustin Diefenderfer EP 809

How can you stay dangerous, no matter your age? It takes work ethic, grit, and the ability to be comfortable with discomfort. In this week’s interview, Jim Ramos interviews MTNTOUGH founder Dustin Diefenderfer, an expert on …
Jan. 29, 2025

Kirk Martin on Why Tone of Voice Matters with Your Kids - Podcast Highlight EP 808

This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 614, Calm Parenting: Discipline Without Anger w/ Kirk Martin.
Jan. 28, 2025

The SIMPLE Men's Ministry Event That Actually Gets Men To Show Up - Average Joe w/ Glen Dry EP 807

This week on Average Joe, Jim Ramos sits down with Glen Dry from Man to Man Discipleship. Glen is a powerhouse in ministry, having launched impactful programs like Steak Night and Sportsman's Church. In this episode, he brea…

About the Host

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Jim Ramos

Founder and CEO of Men in the Arena

Jim Ramos is a bestselling author, speaker, and the founder of Men in the Arena, an international ministry focused on equipping Christian Men in the 'Stress Bubble' of life - married, with kids in the home, struggling to lead their families, churches, and communities well. Jim passionately galvanizes men to fight passivity, "get out of the bleachers," and step up "into the arena" of spiritual leadership.

Called "one of the pioneers of digital men's ministry," Ramos leads an army of men numbering in the hundreds of thousands on social media and a global network of Men in the Arena teams. He hosts the #1 ranked Spotify podcast for Christian men, the Men in the Arena Podcast, and has written numerous books, including the USA TODAY Bestseller 'Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God' with David C Cook publishing, 'Strong Men Dangerous Times', and the five-book Strong Men Study Guide Series for small groups.

Jim lives in McMinnville, Oregon, with his wife Shanna. His goal is to live each day to its fullest with courageous abandon according to Jesus’ promise in John 10:10. He loves to hunt with his adult sons, enjoy the fitness lifestyle, take tropical vacations with Shanna, and listen to men share their stories over a dark roasted Americano.

Connect with Jim on YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram @themeninthearena.