Interview Episodes

When Dustin Newman was 22, a devastating motorcycle accident tore off half his leg and ruined his left arm. The doctors said he’d never do a normal, full push-up again. In 2022, he joined the Men in the Arena push-up challenge and did 65,000! This...

Dad, you have just 18 summers to create a lasting connection with your children! Do you feel distant from one of your kids right now? Are you mistaking physical proximity for quality time? This week, author Jim Sheils joined Jim Ramos to teach you a...

Is your family addicted to screens? Are you feeling the pressure to get your kid a smart phone? This week, Brad Huddleston, author of  joined Jim Ramos for a second time to make a case for a drastic reduction in your family’s screen time and to...

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 disobedient kids in a way that is loving but also holds the line? In this week's episode, host of the...

What separates those who quit from those who finish? Knowledge? Giftedness? Raw strength? We looked at the 41 guys who finished our 65,000 Push-Up Challenge and found their characteristics in common. This week, 12 of those finishers, including Rod...

Are you wondering where buzz words like “privilege,” feeling “safe,” “antiracism,” and replacing wife with “partner” come from? These come from a worldview called "Intersectionality." This week, joined Jim Ramos to make a case...

Does following Jesus make you a weaker, softer man? Ever heard men say that they won’t receive Jesus because it'll make them 'less of a man?' Maybe you've hesitated to go all-in for the same reason. This week, author Brian VanCleave joined Jim Ramos...

This interview went off the rails, in the best possible way! In this episode, Les Parrott joined Jim Ramos to talk about a book, but instead they ended up discussing his new tool called "Better Love" and how you can assess your marriage's strengths...

Do you know the difference between a fan and a follower? Our world defines 'follower' wrong. In this episode, Men in the Arena founder Jim Ramos explains the difference between a fan and a follower, gives you some tests to figure out which you are,...

Do you have what it takes to finish strong? Ever wondered why so many men today finish wrong and so few finish life well? We even see it in the Bible! If you want to be one of the few men who finish life with an exclamation point instead of a whimper,...

Are you a dad raised by a single mom? Are you a dad raised by a father who was there but not really there? Are you a dad raised by a father who wasn't a Christian? Thousands of Christian men are raising families but have no idea what...

Christian man, at what point will you say 'this is the hill I will die on?' It's time for us to rise up, men! It's time for the men of God to stop being silent! If you're sick and tired of being sick and tired, you are going to love this podcast...

Did you grow up without a father? Maybe your parents were divorced at an early age, and you only had part-time access to your dad. Maybe your “dad” was little more than a sperm donor who dipped out when he was unwilling to accept his fathering...

We know that we're supposed to forgive, but what if someone has wronged you so deeply that you don't know where to start? Are you ready to find freedom from the bitterness that's been dragging you down? In this week's interview, joined us to teach...

The man who fails to plan is planning to fail, right? But what if your plans are actually getting in the way of what God wants you to achieve at work and with your family? Dr. Roger Parrott joined us to teach you Opportunity Leadership - a new model...

Are you ready for a reboot in your life? There are multiple times in life when a man needs to reboot, recalibrate, or pivot. The loss of a job. A terrifying health prognosis. A moral or ethical failure. The man who refuses to pivot is the...

God created you for more than just going to work and going home. The quest for SIGNIFICANCE and living a life that matters is one of the greatest unspoken needs of men. Today, Jim was joined by Aaron Walker, founder of the Iron Sharpens Iron...

Welcome to our best porn podcast. Ever. Ted Shimer wrote the best book Jim has read so far on porn addiction and how to get free, and the interview didn’t disappoint. Here, Shimer teaches you the 6 scientific roots of your porn use, and gives you...

In a disconnected age, how does a family connect? Mirthell Mitchell, founder of the 7-million-follower Onyx family brand, shared with us how God brought him to a place to connect with his kids in a new (old?) way that just takes 15 minutes each day. Mirthell also told an AMAZING story of how his own father responded to his teenage rebellion (drugs, partying, wrecking a car) in a way that ended up turning his life around. We discussed how the Holy Spirit can guide and inspire us to parent each child differently. If you have a rebellious teen, this is a can't-miss conversation.

Omar Pinto helps men rewire the bad mental pathways that hold them back from becoming their best selves. He joined us to help you identify and fix the thought patterns that are undermining your success. Omar Pinto is a certified Neuro Linguistic...

You go into work with a plan, why not use the same strategies to achieve happiness at home? Entrepreneur David Henzel joined us to teach you to apply 6 business principles to your family life to maximize your effectiveness in your marriage and...

Dave Wilson joined us to talk through his biggest mistakes as a dad:  TOP FIVE PARENTING MISTAKES Mistake #1: I left my soul at the office Mistake #2: I was nicer to the mailman than to my kids Mistake #3: I forgot the Bullseye  Mistake #4:...

Brad Huddleston joined us with some alarming statistics regarding screentime and our kids' use of technology, what it does to their brains, and what to do about it. Brad Huddleston is an internationally respected speaker, consultant, teacher and...

In one of Jim's favorite marriage episodes, Clarence Shuler joined us to teach you how to make your wife your best friend.  was filmed as a marriage expert for one session of Oprah’s “Love Goals” reality show in 2020. He & his wife...