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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Feb. 2, 2023

Calm Parenting: Discipline Without Anger w/ Kirk Martin EP 614

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 …

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Jan. 26, 2023

Quit or Finish Strong? The ONE Deciding Factor EP 612

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...

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Jan. 19, 2023

Why the Intersectionality Worldview is Contrary to Biblical Christian…

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...

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Jan. 12, 2023

Igniting Your Inner Man's-Man w/ Brian VanCleave EP 609

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 …

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Jan. 5, 2023

Love Better: Assessing the Strength of Your Marriage w/ Les Parrott E…

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 …

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Dec. 22, 2022

Are You in the Men in the Arena Army or the Bleachers? How to Tell EP…

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 …

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Dec. 14, 2022

7 Traits That Separate Strong Finishers From Wrong Finishers w/ Bill …

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 …

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