Episodes

Are you approaching midlife or already in the thick of it? What if your best years are still ahead of you? In this week's expert interview, Jim Ramos talks with Jared Wilson about making midlife your most impactful season yet. Check out Jared's new book! (https://tinyurl.com/midlife115) Check out the trailer for the I Play Rocky movie! Looks cool! (https://tinyurl.com/iplayrocky) Identify your Blind Spot with the Strong Man Assessment. (https://meninthearena.org/pages/strong-man-assessmen...

Persecution of Christians is very prevalent around the world. In America, we really don't experience it. In this week's 10-minute (RE)quipping episode, Jim tackles a hard truth: the Gospel has often spread most powerfully in the face of persecution. Could our comfort be making us spiritually soft? Check out the trailer for the I Play Rocky movie! Looks cool! (https://tinyurl.com/iplayrocky) Identify your Blind Spot with the Strong Man Assessment. (https://meninthearena.org/pages/strong-man-as...

Men, are you still living on spiritual milk, or are you ready for solid food? In this week's Equipping Men in Ten, Jim Ramos tackles a troubling pattern among Christian men: spiritual immaturity. Too many men settle for a shallow faith and never take the next step toward maturity. Check out the trailer for the I Play Rocky movie! Looks cool! (https://tinyurl.com/iplayrocky) Identify your Blind Spot with the Strong Man Assessment. (https://meninthearena.org/pages/strong-man-assessment) ...

Are angels and demons at work around us more than we realize? In this week's expert interview, Jim Ramos talks with New York Times bestselling author Frank Peretti to mark the 40th anniversary of This Present Darkness. They tackle the unseen spiritual battle happening around us. Check out the 'This Present Darkness: 40th Anniversary Collector's Edition' (https://link.amazon/B0dklYPmY) Check out the trailer for the I Play Rocky movie! Looks cool! Identify your Blind Spot with the Strong Man ...

In this week's 10-minute (RE)quipping episode, Jim Ramos Jim answers a common question: "How do I pick a church?" Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-marriage-guardrails Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your impact story! You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Z...

Is the gospel really one generation from extinction? In this week's Equipping Men in Ten, Jim Ramos addresses a fear many believers carry and challenges the way we think about our role in God's mission. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-marriage-guardrails Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your impact story! https://meninthea...

Why does God call us to rest when the world tells us to keep grinding? What if slowing down is the fastest way to grow? In this week's expert interview, Jim Ramos sits down with Albaner C. Eugene Jr. to talk about his new book "Momentum: 100 Devotions to Regain Hope for Your Life and Future". They discuss God's design for rest in a culture obsessed with busyness. Check out Albaner's new book here! (https://tinyurl.com/Momentum115) Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Gua...

Are you just a man who talks about integrity, or are you truly living it? It isn't easy. It means stepping up when it's uncomfortable and choosing courage over convenience. In this week's 10-minute (RE)quipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos breaks down the seven key practices for living a life of unshakable character, straight from his bestselling book Dialed In. If you're ready to level up and own your character, this episode is a must-listen. You can order your copy of 'Dialed In: Reaching Your ...

How can a man's God-given strengths become destructive when he loses sight of God's design? In this week's Equipping Men in Ten, Jim Ramos breaks down the fallen nature of man and the dangers every man must take seriously. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-marriage-guardrails Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your impact st...

Are you following Jesus or just following the crowd? Is your faith shaped by Scripture or by the people around you? In this week's expert interview, Jim Ramos talks with pastor and best selling author Mark Batterson about the pressure to fit in, even among Christians. Check out Mark Battersons new book Not My Circus (amzn.to/4sgMjON) Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-marriage-guard...

Are you feeling like your talents or gifts are being wasted during this season of life? In this week's 10-minute (RE)quipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos dives into the power of "obscurity"—a critical but often overlooked season in a man's life. Drawing on biblical figures like Moses, Jesus, and Paul, Jim explores how periods of hiddenness shape character, strengthen faith and build patience. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too...

How can you know when God is speaking to you? How do you tell the difference between His direction and your own desires? In this 'Average Joe' conversation, Jim Ramos and friend Kaanan Huffman tackle a question every Christian man faces. We pray for guidance and want to follow God's will. But how can we know we're hearing Him clearly? Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-marriage-gua...

How does a man drift from the truth without even realizing it? This week, Jim Ramos talks with Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell about the slow drift happening in the church and the role pastors may play in it. Men, we must take ownership of our faith and keep our lives aligned with God's Word. Check out Philip Anthony Mitchell's book Contend! (https://amzn.to/4hZuXBm) Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. https://men...

Are your New Year's Resolutions abandoned already? Ever struggle to set goals you will actually achieve? In this week's 10-minute (RE)quipping episode, Jim Ramos outlines the lessons he's learned over four decades of goal-setting, both from successes and failures. He outlines some ideas he's taught before, and also some new techniques he has used in recent years when a goal requires forming a new habit. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Be...

What's distracting you from becoming the man God created you to be? In this week's Equipping Men in Ten, Jim Ramos challenges men to stop sitting on the sidelines and get back into the fight. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-marriage-guardrails Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your impact story! https://meninthearena.org/...

What happens to your marriage when you refuse to forgive? What are you carrying that Jesus is asking you to release? In this week's expert interview, Jim Ramos talks with Bruce and Toni Hebel about one of the most destructive traps couples can fall into: unforgiveness. Check out the Hebel’s book on forgiveness here! (https://amzn.to/4du9i30) Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-ma...

Are you blindly following the wrong leaders? Could you be letting unqualified voices shape your soul? In this week’s 10-minute (RE)quipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos exposes the trend of self-proclaimed “coaches” flooding the internet with no real accountability or biblical backbone. If you want to be a man who leads with strength, integrity, and unwavering faith, you need to know WHO you’re letting disciple you. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your M...

How do you know you’re going to heaven? What does the Bible actually say about salvation and the assurance of your faith? In this 'Average Joe' conversation, Jim Ramos sits down with Dylan Howell, and they tackle a question every man should be able to answer. It may sound basic, but many people have never been taught how the Bible explains salvation, eternal security, and the confidence we can have in Christ. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your M...

In this week's expert interview, Jim Ramos picks up with part 2 of his interview with Pastor Mike Tatlock. Mike explains what it means to be an authentic Christian in today’s culture and what true surrender looks like. Mike uses his personal experience as the NBA Trail Blazers/ and WNBA Portland Fire’s team chaplain and a pastor at cowboy churches around Oregon. Check out Mike’s book! A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture (https://tinyurl.com/faith115) Want to protect your marriage?...

Have you been lied to about sex in marriage? Are those lies quietly sabotaging your relationship with your wife—or your future marriage? In this week's 10-minute (RE)quipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos tackles seven common lies Christian men believe about sex and marriage and replaces them with biblical truth. Drawing from Dr. Carol Tanksley’s book Sexpectations, Jim exposes the myths that weaken marriages. You’ll walk away with a truth that shatters cultural lies about sex and intimacy and A cl...

A few weeks ago, we looked at the masculine gift God gives each man. What gift of femininity has God given your wife? In this week's Equipping Men in Ten, Jim Ramos turns his attention to the women in our lives. What makes women different from men? And how can you, as a man, support, encourage, and build up the woman God has placed in your life? Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-m...

How do you stand firm when the culture around you is shifting? In this week's expert interview, Jim Ramos sits down with Mike Tatlock to discuss his book, A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture. Mike explains how men can remain steadfast and faithful in a challenging time. Mike uses his personal experience as the NBA Trail Blazers' and WNBA Portland Fire’s team chaplain and a pastor at cowboy churches around Oregon. Check out Mike’s book! A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Cultu...

You know you should be the spiritual leader, but where do you start? In this week's 10-minute (RE)quipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos teaches Christian men how to get started on spiritual leadership, even if you haven't been setting a great example up to this point. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-marriage-guardrails Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small o...

What would you tell your younger self if you had the chance? In this 'Average Joe' conversation, Jim Ramos sits down with Cade Welch, a student, athelete and one of the spiritual leaders on the Linfield University Football team. Cade asks that question: "what would you tell your younger self?" Hear what Jim would do differently, what he’s learned about following Jesus, and the advice he wishes he had received years ago. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Pro...