Episodes

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...

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...