Episodes

Does the way you compliment, give gifts, and make someone feel cross a line? Are your words building your marriage—or quietly putting it at risk? In this week’s message, Jim Ramos takes a look at an interesting story in King ...

This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 983 An Olympic Gold Medalist’s Guide to Grit w/ Danny O’Shea Check it out! Jim’s newest book, Guardrails: Ten Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage will be releasing in Ap...

Why are men so easily drawn to the female form? When does attraction turn into distraction—or even idolatry? In this special series of 'Average Joe' conversations, Jim Ramos sits down with Barry Myers to have a conversation t...

Do your words carry more weight than you think? Are you unintentionally creating emotional connections you never meant to start? In this special series of 'Average Joe' conversations, Jim Ramos sits down with dear friend and ...

What does it take to endure heartbreak, injuries, and years of near-misses—and still rise to Olympic gold? In this expert interview, Jim Ramos talks with Olympic figure skater Danny O'Shea and he opens up about the long, grit...

This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 980 Man’s Dominion Mandate: What Does ‘Dominion' in Genesis 1:28 Actually Mean? w/ Tristan Johnson Check it out! Jim’s newest book, Guardrails: Ten Boundaries for an Unbrea...

How do you keep your marriage alive when life gets busy and you’re stuck in the stress bubble? And what does it look like to give your wife the emotional attention she actually deserves? In this special series of 'Average Joe...

How should men understand leadership, responsibility, the call to dominion, and who is guiding the next generation of men? Pastor Jim Ramos sits down with Tristan Johnson, founder of Elite Men. Tristan shares his journey from...

This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 977 The Hidden Trap You Might Be Setting for Your Kids: Skandalon - Message at the MAG Check it out! Jim’s newest book, Guardrails: Ten Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marria...

How do you maintain integrity when your ministry requires counseling people—often one-on-one? In this special series of 'Average Joe' conversations, Jim Ramos sits down with retired pastor but current ministry leader Wes Smit...

Jesus’ message is direct: stumbling blocks will arise. But woe to the man who is one. What if you are a stumbling block? In this week’s message, Pastor Jim Ramos takes a hard look at Jesus’ warning in Luke 17:1–3 and Matthew ...

This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 974 with Jonathan Stephenson: Forging Stronger Men Check it out! Jim’s newest book, Guardrails: Ten Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage will be releasing in April 2026. ...

How do you speak about your wife when she’s not in the room? Do you honor her — or subtly tear her down? In this special series of 'Average Joe' conversations, Jim Ramos sits down with longtime friend Dean Yoder to discuss on...

What’s forging your character right now? Are you avoiding pressure — or embracing it? This week, Pastor Jim Ramos sits down with Jonathan Stephenson from Warrior Forge Foundation to talk about how adversity shapes a man. Comf...

This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 971 with Brian Smith & Ed Uszynski: Youth Sports Boundaries for Christian Families Check it out! Jim’s newest book, Guardrails: Ten Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage w...

Are you emotionally connected to your wife — or slowly drifting? Are you controlling the temperature of your marriage — or reacting to it? In this special series of 'Average Joe' conversations, Jim Ramos sits down with friend...

Have youth sports become the center of your family? Are Sundays on the field replacing Sundays with Jesus? In this expert interview, Jim Ramos talks with Brian Smith and Ed Uszynski to expose the truth about today’s $40 billi...

This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 968, Rick Reynolds: He/She Cheated! Can We Save the Marriage? Affair Recovery with an 84% Success Rate Check it out! Jim’s newest book, Guardrails: Ten Boundaries for an Un...

Are you getting a little too personal with someone who isn’t your wife? Emotional affairs don’t explode overnight—they bleed out slowly, one conversation at a time. In this special series of 'Average Joe' conversations, Jim R...

Whether you blew it or your wife did, trust is shattered in your marriage. But there is hope! Infidelity doesn’t have to mean the end of your marriage. It can actually be the beginning of something new and healthier. In this ...

This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 965, MercyMe: The Father-Son Story That Could Change How You See Your Son w/ MercyMe's Bart and Sam Millard. Check it out! I Can Only Imagine 2 hits theaters February 20th,...

What does it really mean to live above reproach in a culture that constantly tests your integrity? In this special series of 'Average Joe' conversations, Jim Ramos sits down with long-time friend Kent Mahelona for an extremel...

I Can Only Imagine 2 hits theaters February 20th, 2026! Watch the trailer and get tickets at icanonlyimagine.com . Pain and suffering don't have to break a man—they can forge his story. In this expert interview, Jim Ramos tal...

This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 962, Preparing for Your Overnight Success: Cultivating Grit During Building Years w/ Shawn Johnson. Check it out! Jim’s newest book, Guardrails: Ten Boundaries for an Unbre...