Interview Episodes

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

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Masculine Methods Used By Jesus w/ Josh Khachadorian EP 645
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 …

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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
May 12, 2023

Discerning Truth in a World of Spin [Part 2]: How to See Through the …

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...

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Discerning Truth in a World of Spin [Part 1]: How to See Through the Assumptions That Control You w/ David Richardson EP 641
May 5, 2023

Discerning Truth in a World of Spin [Part 1]: How to See Through the …

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...

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

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Is It Time for You to Change Careers? How to Know w/ Trent Fisher EP 637
April 20, 2023

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

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 …

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How to Connect with Your Daughter: 15 Tools for Girl Dads - Part 1 w/ Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield EP 633
April 6, 2023

How to Connect with Your Daughter: 15 Tools for Girl Dads - Part 1 w/…

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 …

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

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

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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?

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Overcoming the Invisible Marriage-Killer: How to Fix the Elephant in Your Marriage w/ Jason Karampatsos EP 626
March 16, 2023

Overcoming the Invisible Marriage-Killer: How to Fix the Elephant in …

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...

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Your Wife Doesn’t Communicate Like You: How to Leverage Your Communication Styles for a Happier Marriage w/ Bill Farrel EP 624
March 10, 2023

Your Wife Doesn’t Communicate Like You: How to Leverage Your Communic…

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...

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Defying the Doctors: ‘You’ll Never Do Another Push-Up’ to 65,000 w/ Dustin Newman EP 622
March 2, 2023

Defying the Doctors: ‘You’ll Never Do Another Push-Up’ to 65,000 w/ D…

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 …

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Family Board Meetings: The Simple 3-Step Method for Connecting With Your Kids w/ Jim Sheils EP 618
Feb. 16, 2023

Family Board Meetings: The Simple 3-Step Method for Connecting With Y…

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 …

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Digital Rehab: Does Your Family Need a Screen Time Detox? w/ Brad Huddleston EP 616
Feb. 9, 2023

Digital Rehab: Does Your Family Need a Screen Time Detox? w/ Brad Hud…

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 …

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