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An interview with an expert in Christian manhood. Past guests include authors and thought-leaders like John Eldredge, Gary Chapman, Gene Getz, Patrick Morely, and Emerson Eggerich.
Forging Stronger Men w/ Jonathan Stephenson EP 974
Feb. 27, 2026

Forging Stronger Men w/ Jonathan Stephenson EP 974

What’s forging your character right now? Are you avoiding pressure — or embracing it? This week, Pastor Jim Ramos sits down with Jonathan Stephenson from Warrior Forge Foundation to talk about how adversity shapes a man. Comf...

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Youth Sports Boundaries for Christian Families w/ Brian Smith, Ed Uszynski: Youth Sports Boundaries for Christian Families EP 971
Feb. 20, 2026

Youth Sports Boundaries for Christian Families w/ Brian Smith, Ed Usz…

Have youth sports become the center of your family? Are Sundays on the field replacing Sundays with Jesus? In this expert interview, Jim Ramos talks with Brian Smith and Ed Uszynski to expose the truth about today’s $40 billi...

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He/She Cheated! Can We Save the Marriage? Affair Recovery with an 84% Success Rate w/ Rick Reynolds EP 968
Feb. 13, 2026

He/She Cheated! Can We Save the Marriage? Affair Recovery with an 84%…

Whether you blew it or your wife did, trust is shattered in your marriage. But there is hope! Infidelity doesn’t have to mean the end of your marriage. It can actually be the beginning of something new and healthier. In this ...

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MercyMe: The Father-Son Story That Could Change How You See Your Son w/ MercyMe's Bart and Sam Millard EP 965
Feb. 6, 2026

MercyMe: The Father-Son Story That Could Change How You See Your Son …

I Can Only Imagine 2 hits theaters February 20th, 2026! Watch the trailer and get tickets at icanonlyimagine.com . Pain and suffering don't have to break a man—they can forge his story. In this expert interview, Jim Ramos tal...

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Undefeated: Habits That Break the Cycle of Defeat and Build Purpose w/ Shawn Johnson 962
Jan. 30, 2026

Undefeated: Habits That Break the Cycle of Defeat and Build Purpose w…

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 talks with Shawn Johnson for a candid conver...

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REBOOT: (The Episode with the HUGE Twist!) The Godly Man’s NEXT STEP w/ Richmond Wandera
Jan. 16, 2026

REBOOT: (The Episode with the HUGE Twist!) The Godly Man’s NEXT STEP …

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 s...

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Why God's Design for Healing Starts With What You EAT w/ Alex Morgan EP 953
Jan. 9, 2026

Why God's Design for Healing Starts With What You EAT w/ Alex Morgan …

What if the food you’re eating every day is either helping you heal—or slowly breaking you down? And what if God designed your body with the capacity to heal when you fuel it the right way? In this Expert Interview, Jim Ramos...

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

Simple, Battle-Tested Marriage Habits that will Transform Your Relati…

Are you tired of feeling like your marriage is stuck in neutral? Do you ever wonder why some couples thrive while others just survive? In this Expert Interview, Jim Ramos sits down with Chris Herb to talk about what actually ...

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Your Brain is Sabotaging Your Marriage w/ Ron Deal: 4 Steps from Neuroscience to Break Your Toxic Patterns EP 940
Dec. 5, 2025

Your Brain is Sabotaging Your Marriage w/ Ron Deal: 4 Steps from Neur…

Ever handled a situation with your wife so poorly that you wished you could rewind and do it all over again? What happens when your brain’s programming from childhood collide with real-life challenges in your marriage? In thi...

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

Overcoming w/ Richmond Wandera: How One Decision Can Change Everythin…

Men, this episode contains one of the most incredible God moments we've ever experienced in almost 1,000 episodes of the Men in the Arena podcast! Can one simple “yes” really change the course of someone’s entire life? In thi...

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The Case for Christmas w/ Lee Strobel: Truths and Myths about Christ’s Birth EP 929
Nov. 7, 2025

The Case for Christmas w/ Lee Strobel: Truths and Myths about Christ’…

Can you really trust the story of Christmas? Which parts of the story of Jesus' birth are myth, and which parts can be historically verified? In this week’s expert interview, Jim Ramos sits down with best-selling author and f...

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Preparing for Your Overnight Success w/ Mark Batterson: Cultivating Grit During Building Years EP 926
Oct. 31, 2025

Preparing for Your Overnight Success w/ Mark Batterson: Cultivating G…

Why does success always take longer than we think? What if your "overnight success" is really years of unseen preparation? In this week's expert interview, Jim Ramos sits down with best-selling author and pastor Mark Batterso...

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Broken Heart? Break the Patterns that Keep You Broken-Hearted w/ Jerry Flowers EP 923
Oct. 23, 2025

Broken Heart? Break the Patterns that Keep You Broken-Hearted w/ Jerr…

Are you stuck in patterns that keep breaking your heart? Have you ever wondered why it’s so hard to change, forgive, or finally heal from the past? In this week’s expert interview, Jim Ramos sits down with Pastor Jerry Flower...

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Natural Ways to Feel Strong Again w/ Dr. Jason Black: Advice from Jim’s Functional Medicine Doctor EP 920
Oct. 17, 2025

Natural Ways to Feel Strong Again w/ Dr. Jason Black: Advice from Jim…

Feeling tired, foggy, or past your prime? What if the secret to feeling strong again isn’t more medication — but understanding how your body actually works? In this week’s expert interview, Jim Ramos has a sit-down with funct...

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FEAR-FREE Faith w/ Dylan Mandell: Faith Secrets from a 4-Time Cancer Warrior EP 914
Oct. 3, 2025

FEAR-FREE Faith w/ Dylan Mandell: Faith Secrets from a 4-Time Cancer …

What do you do when your faith feels fragile? How do you respond when life hits you with something that could take you out physically, mentally, or spiritually? And how do you flip from a victim mentality to living with boldn...

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Scrolling Yourself to Death w/ Brett McCracken: Conquering Weakness in a Digital Age EP 911
Sept. 26, 2025

Scrolling Yourself to Death w/ Brett McCracken: Conquering Weakness i…

Is your phone making you weaker? Are you being discipled by your screen instead of by Christ? In this week’s expert interview, Jim Ramos is joined by author Brett McCracken who exposes how our scrolling culture is robbing men...

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How to Win at Home w/ John Olinger: Practical Changes You Can Implement Today  EP 908
Sept. 19, 2025

How to Win at Home w/ John Olinger: Practical Changes You Can Impleme…

What are you really chasing in life? Are you investing your time in what truly lasts? In this week’s expert interview, Jim Ramos is joined by author John Olinger, who dives into the hard-won lessons of faith, family, and lega...

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REBOOT: Avoiding the Argument Hangover w/ Aaron Freeman: Smart Conflict Tips for Marriages that Fight Fair EP 902
Sept. 5, 2025

REBOOT: Avoiding the Argument Hangover w/ Aaron Freeman: Smart Confli…

This is a reboot of episode #695 of the Men in the Arena Podcast. Do you fight with your wife about the same things over and over? Does a fight sometimes derail your intimacy for days or weeks? You're experiencing an Argument...

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Choosing Adventure w/ Dan Mathews: How Family Men Escape the Comfort Trap in the Stress Bubble EP 899
Aug. 29, 2025

Choosing Adventure w/ Dan Mathews: How Family Men Escape the Comfort …

Are you settling for comfort—or are you leading your family into adventure? In this week’s expert interview, Jim Ramos is joined by Dan Mathews, who dives into what it means for a man to reject the safety net of “easy” and in...

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Taming Your Thoughts w/ Max Lucado: 3 Practical Tools to Combat Negative Thinking from a Giant of the Faith EP 890
Aug. 8, 2025

Taming Your Thoughts w/ Max Lucado: 3 Practical Tools to Combat Negat…

Men, how is your thought life? Do you find negative thoughts swirling in your head? Are you stuck in repetitive sins? If you’re struggling with either your emotions or your behavior, the culprit is probably your mind. In this...

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Leading Your Family Through a Crisis w/ Rick Burgess: How to Be the Man They Need When a Storm Hits EP 884
July 25, 2025

Leading Your Family Through a Crisis w/ Rick Burgess: How to Be the M…

What kind of man walks through the storm instead of running from it? What does it really take to stand tall when life hits you the hardest? In this week’s expert interview, Jim Ramos is joined by Rick Burgess, nationally synd...

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REBOOT: Calm Parenting: Discipline Without Anger w/ Kirk Martin EP 875
July 4, 2025

REBOOT: Calm Parenting: Discipline Without Anger w/ Kirk Martin EP 875

This is a reboot of a past episode #614 of the Men in the Arena Podcast. Dad, are you tired of yelling at your kids? Does your child seem to push all your buttons? Do you struggle with how to respond to rebellious or disobedi...

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REBOOT: Becoming the Man the World Needs w/ Brant Hansen EP 872
June 27, 2025

REBOOT: Becoming the Man the World Needs w/ Brant Hansen EP 872

This is a reboot of a past episode #639 of the Men in the Arena Podcast. The world needs real men, real bad. And there are all sorts of conflicting ideas and messages about what a "real man" is (and is not). This week, radio ...

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How Wives Speak Life: Powerful Words That Build or Destroy Men w/ Dave and Ann Wilson EP 863
June 6, 2025

How Wives Speak Life: Powerful Words That Build or Destroy Men w/ Dav…

What if the secret to your success as a husband starts with what your wife says—and what you don’t say? Your wife's words may be slowly breaking you and she probably doesn't even know it. In this week’s expert interview, Jim ...

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