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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.
Loving Your Wife Through Brokenness (How My Husband Did It) w/ Heidi St. John EP 699
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Dec. 15, 2023

Loving Your Wife Through Brokenness (How My Husband Did It) w/ Heidi St. John EP 699

[Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app. mtntough.com ] You're VERY aware of your wife's broken areas, but it's not always clear what to do about them. It helps to hear how another guy did it right! In this unique episode, we get a refreshing female perspective on how one husband tackled the problem of his wife's brokenness. This week, podcaster Heidi St. John joined Jim Ramos to give you practical tips and examples ...
Become a Better Man: The 4 Pillars of Masculinity w/ Chris Harper EP 697
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Dec. 8, 2023

Become a Better Man: The 4 Pillars of Masculinity w/ Chris Harper EP 697

What does it take to level up as a man? This week Jim Ramos is joined by BetterMan CEO Chris Harper to explore his 4 Pillars of Masculinity. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app. mtntough.com]
Guest: Chris Harper
Fight Smarter: Fight FOR Your Marriage by Fighting WITH Your Wife (the Right Way) w/ Aaron Freeman EP 695
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Dec. 1, 2023

Fight Smarter: Fight FOR Your Marriage by Fighting WITH Your Wife (the Right Way) w/ Aaron Freeman EP 695

[Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app. mtntough.com ] 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 Hangover! In this week's expert interview, Jim Ramos is joined by Aaron Freeman, co-author of the book " The Argument Hangover. " Aaron shares practical tips for how to shorten that disconnect after a fig...
Becoming a Man of Grit, Tenacity, and Mental Toughness w/ Dustin Diefenderfer EP 693
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Nov. 17, 2023

Becoming a Man of Grit, Tenacity, and Mental Toughness w/ Dustin Diefenderfer EP 693

Every man asks the same question over and over in his mind: “Do I have what it takes?” In other words, am I TOUGH ENOUGH? In this week's interview, Jim Ramos is joined by MTNTOUGH founder Dustin Diefenderfer, an expert on mental toughness. They unpack one myth about toughness that you may believe, and teach you how to get more mentally and physically tough. Men in the Arena is now sponsored by MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab! Enter code ARENA30 at mtntough.com to get 6 weeks of free access to the app: MTNT...
When Jesus Asks... Just. Say. YES. w/ Kirk Milhoan EP 690
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Nov. 3, 2023

When Jesus Asks... Just. Say. YES. w/ Kirk Milhoan EP 690

Are you struggling with God's calling on your life? Is God asking you to do something way outside your comfort zone? In this week's interview, Hearts and Souls ministry founder Kirk Milhoan joins Jim Ramos to discuss the radical outcomes you'll see, and the doors that will open, when you say "yes" to God.
Guest: Kirk Milhoan
NO MORE YELLING! Anger-Free Dad Tactics for Winning Power Struggles with Your Kids w/ Kirk Martin EP 688
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Oct. 26, 2023

NO MORE YELLING! Anger-Free Dad Tactics for Winning Power Struggles with Your Kids w/ Kirk Martin EP 688

Find yourself yelling at your kids? Or repeating your own dad's angry parenting patterns, the very ones you swore you'd never use? You know you shouldn't yell, but how else can you win power struggles and get through to your defiant kid? In this week's interview, Kirk Martin, host of the Calm Parenting podcast, joined Jim Ramos for another power-packed, tactical episode to equip you to become the calm dad you know your kids deserve.
Guest: Kirk Martin
Becoming a Serpent Crusher: How to Crush the Enemies of Your Best Version w/ Jeff Voth EP 686
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Oct. 20, 2023

Becoming a Serpent Crusher: How to Crush the Enemies of Your Best Version w/ Jeff Voth EP 686

Are you CRUSHING IT living as the man God made you to be? Or are there areas where you've been CRUSHED by the enemy? This week, Jeff Voth joined Jim Ramos to discuss his book, Serpent Crusher: A Plan to Become a Better Man By Crushing the Things that Crush You . They discuss what a Serpent Crusher looks like, areas where men tend to be crushed in life, and how you can get out of the shape you've been crushed into and into the manly, masculine shape for which you were created. Serpent Crusher Boo...
Guest: Jeff Voth
Healing from Porn: Your Ultimate Purity Resource List w/ Sam Black EP 684
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Oct. 13, 2023

Healing from Porn: Your Ultimate Purity Resource List w/ Sam Black EP 684

Are you ready for sexual integrity? This week Sam Black joined Jim Ramos to discuss his book, The Healing Church: What Churches Get Wrong About Pornography and How to Fix It. You'll walk away from this episode with a list of the resources you need to find your healing once and for all.
Guest: Sam Black
7 Secrets of Effective Dads w/ Ken Canfield EP 680
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Sept. 28, 2023

7 Secrets of Effective Dads w/ Ken Canfield EP 680

If you're gonna be a good dad, you need these 7 things in your tool belt! This week, Dr. Ken Canfield joined Jim Ramos to discuss his bestselling book (more than 100,000 sold) The 7 Secrets of Effective Fathers .
Guest: Ken Canfield
Breaking the Porn Cycle: The 7 Pillars of Freedom from Sexual Sin w/ Nick Stumbo EP 678
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Sept. 21, 2023

Breaking the Porn Cycle: The 7 Pillars of Freedom from Sexual Sin w/ Nick Stumbo EP 678

Are you stuck in a cycle of sexual sin? It's time to break free! In this week's interview, Jim Ramos is joined by Nick Stumbo, co-host of the Pure Desire podcast, to discuss his book, " Setting Us Free ." They walk you through the seven pillars of sexual freedom and how to break the cycle once and for all. Setting Us Free on Amazon
Guest: Nick Stumbo
A 3-Step Plan to Achieve Your Goals w/ Jon Acuff EP 673
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Sept. 1, 2023

A 3-Step Plan to Achieve Your Goals w/ Jon Acuff EP 673

Men, you know you have potential, but how do you reach it? How do you choose which goal to pursue, and once you do, how do you get there? In this week's interview, Jim Ramos is joined by bestselling author Jon Acuff to discuss his new book, All...
Guest: Jon Acuff
Parenting Through a Crisis w/ Jay Holland EP 649
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June 1, 2023

Parenting Through a Crisis w/ Jay Holland EP 649

When a BOMB drops on your life, how do you parent through it? Death of a spouse, cancer diagnosis, divorce papers, mental illness - none of us gets through this life unscarred. The question is, when the INEVITABLE crisis comes, who will you lean on?...
Guest: Jay Holland
Achieving Financial Freedom While in the Arena w/ Ryan Arzner EP 647
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May 26, 2023

Achieving Financial Freedom While in the Arena w/ Ryan Arzner EP 647

Financial worries keeping you up at night? A Christian man doesn't have to be a poor man! Ryan Arzner joined Jim Ramos to help you achieve financial freedom in the stress bubble. The Rat Race Rich Dad CASHFLOW Board Game, Tax Free Wealth by Tom Wheelright...
Guest: Ryan Arzner
Masculine Methods Used By Jesus w/ Josh Khachadorian EP 645
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May 19, 2023

Masculine Methods Used By Jesus w/ Josh Khachadorian EP 645

Do you believe Jesus is the ultimate man? If so, then His life must hold the keys to how men like YOU should live. This week, author Josh Khachadourian joined Jim Ramos to discuss his book, . They explore how Jesus controlled conversations; how He...
Discerning Truth in a World of Spin [Part 2]: How to See Through the Assumptions That Control You w/ David Richardson Part 2 EP 643
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May 12, 2023

Discerning Truth in a World of Spin [Part 2]: How to See Through the Assumptions That Control You w/ David Richardson Part 2 EP 643

The second episode in a 2-part series.   Everybody makes assumptions. There are assumptions behind the things we read, watch, and hear. The question is not if you assume, but rather how you assume and if your...
Discerning Truth in a World of Spin [Part 1]: How to See Through the Assumptions That Control You w/ David Richardson EP 641
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May 5, 2023

Discerning Truth in a World of Spin [Part 1]: How to See Through the Assumptions That Control You w/ David Richardson EP 641

Everybody makes assumptions. There are assumptions behind the things we read, watch, and hear. The question is not if you assume, but rather how you assume and if your assumptions are true. As Christian men raising families in a fallen...
Becoming the Man the World Needs w/ Brant Hansen EP 639
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April 28, 2023

Becoming the Man the World Needs w/ Brant Hansen EP 639

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 host and author Brant Hansen joins Jim Ramos to provide you with a specific, actionable...
Is It Time for You to Change Careers? How to Know w/ Trent Fisher EP 637
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April 20, 2023

Is It Time for You to Change Careers? How to Know w/ Trent Fisher EP 637

This week’s episode comes with a special giveaway! Our guest, Trent Fisher of Born and Raised Outdoors, is offering our listeners the chance to win one of 2 free “Cat Road Shuffle” elk call kits, valued at $174.89 each! Enter to win at ....
How to Connect with Your Daughter: 15 Tools for Girl Dads - Part 1 w/ Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield EP 633
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April 6, 2023

How to Connect with Your Daughter: 15 Tools for Girl Dads - Part 1 w/ Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield EP 633

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...
Using Pain To Discover Your Best Self w/ Shane Sunn EP 631
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March 30, 2023

Using Pain To Discover Your Best Self w/ Shane Sunn EP 631

Has your hobby gotten out of control? How do you know if it has? What are the signs when you are out of balance? How do you protect your children and your marriage from your passions? This week, author Shane Sunn joined Jim Ramos to discuss his book,...
Guest: Shane Sunn
Reboot: Escaping Performance-Based Religion w/ Wayne Jacobsen Ep 628
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March 23, 2023

Reboot: Escaping Performance-Based Religion w/ Wayne Jacobsen Ep 628

Are you stuck in thinking 'do good, get good, do bad, get bad?' Performance- and works-based religion are in the heart of every Christian man. In this classic episode, co-author of 'The Shack’ Wayne Jacobsen joined Jim Ramos to discuss how you can...
Reboot: Measure of a Man w/ Gene Getz
March 18, 2023

Reboot: Measure of a Man w/ Gene Getz

In this classic episode of the Men in the Arena podcast, Gene Getz joined Jim Ramos to discuss his classic book, Measure of a Man. How do you measure up?
Guest: Gene Getz
Overcoming the Invisible Marriage-Killer: How to Fix the Elephant in Your Marriage w/ Jason Karampatsos EP 626
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March 16, 2023

Overcoming the Invisible Marriage-Killer: How to Fix the Elephant in Your Marriage w/ Jason Karampatsos EP 626

Has your "happily ever after” turned into struggling to keep your marriage alive? You might have begun your marriage with an incomplete picture of each other that is silently, invisibly destroying your relationship. This week, Jason Karampatsos...
Your Wife Doesn’t Communicate Like You: How to Leverage Your Communication Styles for a Happier Marriage w/ Bill Farrel EP 624
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March 10, 2023

Your Wife Doesn’t Communicate Like You: How to Leverage Your Communication Styles for a Happier Marriage w/ Bill Farrel EP 624

Fighting? Miscommunication? Hurt feelings? Ever feel like you and your wife are speaking completely different languages? That’s because you and your wife have different communication styles. This week, author Bill Farrel joined Jim Ramos to discuss...
Guest: Bill Farrel