Interview Episodes

We are all trying to find ways to nudge our kids towards Christ. It's an uphill battle because of the influence of secular media and video games that are so prevalent in our culture. What if there was a way to let your kids explore and enjoy screen time but in a safe, Godly environment? In this week's interview, Jim Ramos talks to the CEO and founder of TruPlay , Brent Dusing. TruPlay is a gaming platform created to bring high-quality, fun, and biblically sound entertainment to audiences world...

What do you picture your marriage looking like in ten years? What about twenty? Will it be better than it is today? One thing is for sure: it will be different. The good news is there are some things you can start doing now and ensure your marriage makes it long-term and thrives. In this week's interview, author Dr. Kim Kimberling joins Jim Ramos to discuss his book, "Love, Intimacy, and Sex in the Second Half.” Dr. Kim shares his experience from his 54 years of marriage on what we can do to bu...

Are you called to be a leader of men? Are you currently serving in a leadership position? It can be lonely at the top, pushing against the cultural norms and bureaucracy of the church to reach men. In this week’s interview, Jim Ramos interviews Scott Haima, Executive Director of the National Coalition of Ministries to Men (NCMM). He shares the importance of men’s leaders collaborating, encouraging, and becoming a resource to other men in the trenches. To attend the 2024 NCMM National Conference,...

Are you tired of witnessing a decline in moral values and a departure from a God-centered culture? What can you do TODAY to counter this trend and push back? In this week's interview, author Joe Oden joins Jim Ramos to discuss his book, "Prayer That Ignites Revival: The Catalyst to Every Spiritual Awakening”. Joe shares why we can be hopeful and sheds light on why revival and awakening could be right around the corner. Here is the link to Joe’s book: https://tinyurl.com/ignites115 (Using our lin...

Do you hesitate to share your faith in Christ? Worry that you’re not qualified? Wonder how to do it without sounding weird? In this week’s interview, Jim Ramos is joined by Duck Dynasty’s Willie Robertson to talk about his new book, Gospeler: Turning Darkness into Light One Conversation at a Time. He shares why many Christians never move to the stage of sharing their faith, and how you can get started. You’ll walk away with practical, simple ways to start conversations and make sure you’re a “Go...

Have you lost a relationship over politics? Most of us have. The Church has slowly been divided based on partisan beliefs, and God is calling you to bridge the gap. The intersection of faith and politics doesn’t have to be messy. Thankfully, the Gospel shows us a better way. In this week’s interview, Jim Ramos is joined by Curtis Chang, theologian and faculty member of Duke Divinity School. He dives into his newest book “ The After Party: Toward Better Christian Politics ” which helps Christians...

How do your children KNOW when they have crossed into adulthood? There is an entire generation of young people who crave significance in a world of confusion, violence, and immorality. How can you help your children find their way to become Godly adults? In this week’s interview, Jim Ramos is joined by Chuck Stecker, an expert in intergenerational ministry. He presents the lost art of "Rite of Passage", and tells you why it needs to be reinstituted and how you as a father can implement it. Prep...

Need a full-service revamp of your marriage? Today, Jim Ramos is joined by power couple, Drs. Paul and Virginia Friesen, as they help you avoid marriage pitfalls, offer tangible advice, and encourage you as you battle for your relationship with your wife. This unique husband-and-wife episode offers fascinating insight from a women’s perspective. You’ll walk away with tangible steps and tools to make sure you come out victorious in your marriage. The last time Paul and Virginia appeared on our po...

Calling all WILD MEN! You know you’re called to be a strong Christian man, so why does the Bible tell you to be “meek?” And why does God keep calling WILD, UNRULY men to his cause? This world wants to break men like you, but God has different plans. This week, Men in the Arena founder Jim Ramos is joined by evangelist Ryan Miller, known on Instagram as “Dude with the Good News” @dudewithgoodnews for a deep dive into what WILD Christian masculine strength really looks like. [Honor God through you...

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 biblical principles for how to honor God in your sex life during all seasons. The first episode focused on married sex. This week's interview focuses on sex and the single, dating, and engaged Christian man. Dr. Carol's Book: Sexpectations: Reframing Your Good...

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 two part series on “SEXpectations," Jim Ramos is joined by Carol Tanksley, MD DMin, to discuss biblical principles for how to honor God in your sex life during all seasons. This first episode focuses on married sex. Next week's interview will focus on sex an...

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 Jay Penton joins Jim Ramos to break down the process he uses to help men start small groups at their churches. You'll walk away from this episode with practical steps to start a men’s group. Men's Ministry Playbook - meninthearena.org/playbook Help! I'm Starting a Men's Group - meninthearena.org/pa...

What’s the difference between a Male and a Man? A Man shows up. A Man follows through. 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 ministry, to discuss how God can use the men of the Church to reach today’s young males and help them become men. You’ll walk away from this episode with practical, tangible ways that you can help the next generation of men. [Honor God through your fitness. Us...

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 discuss the roots of healthy, godly parenting. He offers practical advice to get you on track to make a lasting, positive impact on your kid's life. Larry’s Book: The Spirit of Fatherhood - https://tinyurl.com/spirit115 [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough....

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 deal with the wounds you've received from 'church people.' How do you stay in church even when it's filled by sinners? How do you forgive and release the bitterness that makes you reluctant to go on Sunday, or has even driven you away from the church altogether? You'll walk away from thi...

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 by sisters Shannon Sloan and Amanda Kozlowski to talk about their ministry, the Free Bird Initiative. They share powerful stories of rescue and redemption and teach you how you can honor your own wife while helping empower sex trafficking survivors. Free Bird Initiative: free...

“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 trauma and generational sin? And how do we forgive those that contributed to our brokenness? This week, Jim Ramos is joined again by men’s ministry giant Patrick Morley (of ‘ Man in the Mirror ’ fame, listen to our interview about that book here ), to discuss his new book, ‘ From Broken B...

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 help you survive, heal, and thrive. Dale gives practical advice to anyone dealing with the aftermath of divorce and will teach you how to lean into God and other godly men, and use the pain you’re feeling now for good later. Here’s the link to Dale Brown’s b...

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! In this week’s interview, Former Seattle Police Officer Jeremy Wade joined Jim Ramos to share his journey and how he questioned where God had him serving. They unpack how to know if you’re in a season of obscurity, how you can survive and thrive while in it, and how to break out of it as you say ‘ye...

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 has given you well, this episode is for you. In this week's interview, author Michael Thompson joins Jim Ramos to discuss his book, " King Me: Loving and Leading in a Wounding World " and help you reclaim the heroism, power and authority God made you to wield. Here is the link to Michael's book: h...

Have you ever written your wife a love letter? Every man should be able to write a love letter to his wife. In this week's interview and in preparation for Valentine's Day, Jim Ramos' friend Kevin Brewer joined him to teach you how to write a letter or note that your wife will treasure forever, even if you're not a writer. Step 1: Make a list. Jot down and start making a list : 1. Start with showing you’re thinking of her. Can be basic stuff and could include physical attraction. 2. 1 or 2 thing...

Do you define yourself by your career? Is your self-worth shaped by your achievements? As men, culture tempts us to find our value in what we do and how much we can produce. In this week's interview, Jim Ramos is joined by former NFL quarterback Jeff Kemp to discuss how we can rise above the production expectation and find our worth in the right things. Here's Jeff's Book: (checking out the book through our link supports Men in the Arena - thanks!) http://tinyurl.com/receive115 [Honor God throug...

You’re a man, and you know God has called you to lead. The problem is, you don’t know what that looks like in realtime. In this week's interview, Jim Ramos was joined by Jeremy Stalnecker, the co--founder of the Might Oaks Foundation. You’ll walk away from this episode with simple but profound leadership techniques to help you take those you love from where they are to where they need to be. Here are the links to the books we talked about today: Leadership by Design - http://tinyurl.com/leadersh...

Are you a LEO or first responder? Do you see people at their worst? Maybe you find yourself resenting the very people you're suppose to be helping? This week, Jim Ramos was joined by Paul Lee, the Executive Director of the FCPO (Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers), for a powerful conversation about how peace officers and first responders can find peace in the midst of the storm. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitnes...