Episodes

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? Get...

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-marri...

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...

Power isn't about being the loudest man in the room. It looks like something else entirely. In this week's expert interview, Jim Ramos talks with Ryan Miller about his new book 'Meek as a Mustang’. Ryan exposes what the world gets wrong about strength, power, and what it means to be a dangerous man for God. Check out his new book that’s out now! Meek as a Mustang: Find the Strength to Surrender Your Wild Heart to Jesus https://tinyurl.com/meek115 Want to protect your marriage? Get our free eb...

Men, are you stuck in the daily grind? Wondering if you’re getting anywhere? How do you zoom out to see the bigger picture in the Stress Bubble? In this week's 10-minute (RE)quipping episode, pastor Jim Ramos teaches you the activity that he did once 25 years ago which still impacts his life today. In fact, the ministry of Men in the Arena is a direct result of it! Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. https://menintheare...

You have a gift the world needs. The question is, do you know what it is? In this week's Equipping Men in Ten, Jim Ramos lays out the five masculine gifts God gives men and how yours can shape the people around you. Learn what your gift means, where it fits, and how to step into it with strength and purpose. Know your gift. Own it and use it. 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...

Are you a CINO—Christian In Name Only? What would it take for you to go all in for Jesus? In this week's expert interview, Jim Ramos talks with country music artist Granger Smith, who walked away from a successful career in the music industry to pursue full-time ministry. He shares why he chose to leave the spotlight behind and put everything on the line for Christ, and the toxic beliefs that were holding him back in his faith. Check out Granger's new book that’s out now! Poison in the Well: ...

Feeling like your family is running on fumes in the chaos of life? Wondering how to build a connection when everyone’s moving in different directions—especially in a blended family? In this week's 10-minute (RE)quipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos delivers 10 powerful strategies to help you lead your family with strength, clarity, and purpose. This isn’t about being a perfect dad or husband—it’s about showing up, leading well, and refusing to settle for passive fatherhood. Check out the resource...

For most of human history, cultures have marked that transition with a Rite of Passage. Today, many boys reach adulthood without ever having that moment. Are we missing something? In this week's Equipping Men in Ten, Jim Ramos lays out a simple, biblical approach to creating a Rite of Passage for your son. It doesn’t require a big budget or a complicated program, and you can do it in your own backyard with your son or gather a group of men and boys for the experience. Give your son a momen...

Do you hesitate to share your faith in Christ? In this week’s interview clip, Jim Ramos is joined by Duck Dynasty’s Willie Robertson to talk about his new book, Gospeler: Turning Darkness into Light One Conversation at a Time. He shares 3 ways you can start conversations and make sure you’re a “Gospeler” for Christ. Willie Robertson’s Book: Gospeler: Turning Darkness into Light One Conversation at a Time ->tinyurl.com/gospeler115 Listen to the full episode here! Want to protect your marriage? ...

Ever feel like the season of life you're in will never end? Are you in the stress bubble trying to keep up with all the pressures of life? In this week's 10-minute (RE)quipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos shares the final 2 seasons of manhood ("fall" and "winter"), and how each season is vital in creating a complete life that’s well lived. 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-guar...

Everywhere we turn, society continues to downplay the critical role of fathers. But let’s make one thing clear: that’s flat-out wrong. In this week’s message, Pastor Jim Ramos brings to light some shocking statistics about the devastating impact fatherlessness is having on our youth. Men, it’s time to rise up, take charge, and mentor this generation that’s been left without fathers. This is a reboot of a message from The MAG, The McMinnville Area Gathering for men in McMinnville, Oregon. Want...

Are you ready to take back control of the sex education your kids receive? In this week’s interview clip, Jim Ramos talks to Rodney Wright, author of ‘How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex’. Rodney shares 4 wise tips for guiding your kids through these sensitive topics with confidence and clarity. Listen to the full episode here! Check out Rodney’s Book https://tinyurl.com/HowtoTalk115 (Using our link to check out the book helps support our ministry - thanks!) Want to protect your marriage? Get...

Ever feel like the season of life you're in will never end? Are you in the stress bubble trying to keep up with all the pressures of life? In this week's 10-minute (RE)quipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos shares the first 2 seasons of manhood ("spring" and "summer"), and how each season is vital in creating a complete life that’s well lived. This is Part 1 of his series "Seasons of a Man's Life", Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's...

Are you married? Your wife is greater than your kids. Remarried? Still true! In this week’s rebooted message, Pastor Jim Ramos shows us that your wife is greater than your kids, even in the tricky situation of remarriage. In this message at the MAG, Pastor Jim Ramos lays out the biblical case for this counter-cultural assertion: WIFE > KIDS. This is a reboot of a message from The MAG, The McMinnville Area Gathering for men in McMinnville, Oregon. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free eb...

In today's interview clip, Jim Ramos talks to Aaron Freeman, co-author of the book "The Argument Hangover." Aaron unpacks 4 marriage sayings that seem good on paper but are dangerous myths. Listen to the full episode here! 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! ...

There are two types of Christian men. Which one are you? In this week's 10-minute (RE)quipping episode, pastor Jim Ramos identifies the difference between a "Christian" and a real follower of Jesus. You'll walk away from this episode knowing which type of Christian YOU are, and what to do about it. 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 m...

Men, we’re called to lead, protect, and provide. But what do we do when things don’t go as planned? In this week’s rebooted message, Pastor Jim Ramos takes us deep into the historical context of households during the Apostle Paul’s time, exploring the powerful Greek terms for 'children' in the Bible. I This is a reboot of a message from The MAG, The McMinnville Area Gathering for men in McMinnville, Oregon. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marria...

Thousands of Christian men are raising families but have no idea what they're doing. In today's interview clip, Jim Ramos talks to Kent Evans to help you solve that. Kent introduces you to 4 new tools for your fatherhood tool belt. Listen to the full episode here! 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 ...

It’s (RE)quipping Wednesday! This is a reboot of a past Equipping Men in Ten episode, EP #729 Most church men's ministries are set up wrong! In this week's 10-minute (RE)quipping episode, Jim Ramos will teach you what to do to get a vital, growing ministry to men. He breaks down step-by-step, proven ways to get your men’s ministry off the ground, including what NOT to do. Help! I'm Starting a Men's Group (free download) The Men's Ministry Playbook: A Proven Strategy to Impact Men Want to pr...

Have you been waiting to get baptized? Maybe you’re wondering if you’re ready, what it means, or whether you even need to do it. In this week's 10-minute Equipping episode, Jim Ramos looks at what the Bible actually teaches about baptism, why it matters, and why you may be overthinking something God has already made clear. If you’ve trusted Jesus, maybe it’s time to stop debating it and take the step. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage ...