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Meet Jim: Upcoming Men in the Arena In-Person Events
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March 19, 2024

Meet Jim: Upcoming Men in the Arena In-Person Events

Want to meet Jim Ramos in person? In this week’s equipping episode, Jim Ramos tells you about 3 upcoming in-person events on both coasts where you can come out and meet him. mancampwfr.com meninthearena.org/meetjim [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]
The Christian Man’s Divorce Survival Guide: Healing from Divorce w/ Dale Brown EP 714
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March 15, 2024

The Christian Man’s Divorce Survival Guide: Healing from Divorce w/ Dale Brown EP 714

Divorcing Christian? Chances are you—or someone you’re close to—has dealt with the pain of divorce. Today Jim Ramos is joined by Dale Brown to walk you through 9 critical steps for healing from divorce. These are personal practices that will help you survive, heal, and thrive. Dale gives practical advice to anyone dealing with the aftermath of divorce and will teach you how to lean into God and other godly men, and use the pain you’re feeling now for good later. Here’s the link to Dale Brown’s b...
Guest: Dale Brown
7 Lies Christians Believe About God: What the ENEMY Wants You to Believe – Equipping Men in Ten EP 713
March 12, 2024

7 Lies Christians Believe About God: What the ENEMY Wants You to Believe – Equipping Men in Ten EP 713

Are you believing LIES about God? You might be surprised. The enemy tells Christians these 7 lies about God and his nature to try to keep us away from Him. Thankfully God’s Word can dispel them. You may be hindered from living your best life in Christ because of common lies many men believe. In today’s 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos lists 6 lies you may believe about God (found in Michael Thompson’s book, “ King Me ”), adds in a bonus 7 th , and teaches you how to dispel them with...
Unseen and Unappreciated: Breaking Out of Your Season of Obscurity w/ Jeremy Wade EP 712
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March 8, 2024

Unseen and Unappreciated: Breaking Out of Your Season of Obscurity w/ Jeremy Wade EP 712

Do you feel unseen in your daily life? Do you question where God has you and how he’s using you? You may be in your season of obscurity. You’re in good company – even Jesus had a season of obscurity! In this week’s interview, Former Seattle Police Officer Jeremy Wade joined Jim Ramos to share his journey and how he questioned where God had him serving. They unpack how to know if you’re in a season of obscurity, how you can survive and thrive while in it, and how to break out of it as you say ‘ye...
Guest: Jeremy Wade
How to STOP Being a Coward: God Won’t Give You Courage – Jim Ramos at The MAG EP 711
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March 4, 2024

How to STOP Being a Coward: God Won’t Give You Courage – Jim Ramos at The MAG EP 711

How can a coward get courage? It’s not a commandment, it’s not a mosaic law, it’s not a fruit of the spirit and it’s not a Spiritual gift. So what is courage? Today at the MAG, Pastor Jim Ramos covers the first attribute of courage and also addresses mythes about courage that keep men from living courageous lives. Your step out of cowardice and into a courage starts here. This message is from The MAG, The McMinnville Area Gathering for men, which meets weekly most Wednesday nights at Grange Hall...
King Me: Becoming the Hero in Your Story w/ Michael Thompson EP 710
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March 1, 2024

King Me: Becoming the Hero in Your Story w/ Michael Thompson EP 710

Every man has a kingdom. Not every king rules well. If you ever feel powerless at work or home, wonder how to become the hero in your life story, or just want to make sure you're wielding the power God has given you well, this episode is for you. In this week's interview, author Michael Thompson joins Jim Ramos to discuss his book, " King Me: Loving and Leading in a Wounding World " and help you reclaim the heroism, power and authority God made you to wield. Here is the link to Michael's book: h...
The Theology of Work: What the Bible Says About Your Career as a Christian Man - Equipping Men in Ten EP 710
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Feb. 27, 2024

The Theology of Work: What the Bible Says About Your Career as a Christian Man - Equipping Men in Ten EP 710

You work hard, but are you working the right way? Will you be done working when you're retired? What place should work have in the life of a Christian man? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos walks you through a brief theology of work, teaching you what the Bible says about the work you're doing to provide for your family, and helps you identify ways you might be viewing work wrong. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free acce...
What Christian Men Do Wrong in BED: You're Wife's Big "O" - Jim Ramos at The MAG EP 709
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Feb. 23, 2024

What Christian Men Do Wrong in BED: You're Wife's Big "O" - Jim Ramos at The MAG EP 709

Did you know that the Bible talks about your wife's "big O"? It does! What does a Christian man look like in the bedroom? In this week's message, pastor Jim Ramos and the guys from The MAG talk about what the Bible has to say about your O, hers, and how to have the bedroom intimacy that every man dreams of. Here is the link to the book referenced frequently during the message: The Great Sex Rescue by Sheila Gregory -> http://tinyurl.com/sexrescue115 This message is from The MAG, The McMinville A...
The Mistake Millions of Husbands Are Making: Framing Your Wife - Equipping Men in Ten EP 709
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Feb. 19, 2024

The Mistake Millions of Husbands Are Making: Framing Your Wife - Equipping Men in Ten EP 709

Are you one of the millions of men who are making Jim's biggest marriage mistake? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Jim Ramos shares his biggest marriage mistake. This topic consistently goes viral on our social media channels, with millions of wives chiming in to saying their husband is making this very mistake. Listen up, men. Your wife might have been one of them! [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app....
Let's Talk About SEX, Baby! What Married Sex Should Look Like - Jim Ramos at The MAG, EP 708
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Feb. 16, 2024

Let's Talk About SEX, Baby! What Married Sex Should Look Like - Jim Ramos at The MAG, EP 708

In this message, Pastor Jim Ramos opens up his Sex Box, teaching you the lies our culture tells us about sex and what married sex is supposed to look like. This message is from The MAG, The McMinnville Area Gathering for men, which meets weekly most Wednesday nights at Grange Hall in McMinnville, Oregon. You can come out to see Jim Ramos in person by checking his speaking schedule at menintherena.org , or bring him to speak at your next event. (Note: Jim's speaking calendar is filling up fast du...
Learn Your DAD TYPE: Which of 8 Types of Dad Are You? - Equipping Men in Ten EP 707
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Feb. 12, 2024

Learn Your DAD TYPE: Which of 8 Types of Dad Are You? - Equipping Men in Ten EP 707

The Dad Type Quiz is live! Take it at What type of Dad are you? We've discovered there are 8 basic types of dad, with their own strengths, issues, and challenges. Your career type and phase of fatherhood changes the issues you face as a dad. In this...
Don't Use A.I. for Love Letters: How to Write a Valentine's Letter to Your Wife w/ Kevin Brewer EP
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Feb. 9, 2024

Don't Use A.I. for Love Letters: How to Write a Valentine's Letter to Your Wife w/ Kevin Brewer EP

Have you ever written your wife a love letter? Every man should be able to write a love letter to his wife. In this week's interview and in preparation for Valentine's Day, Jim Ramos' friend Kevin Brewer joined him to teach you how to write a letter or note that your wife will treasure forever, even if you're not a writer. Step 1: Make a list. Jot down and start making a list : 1. Start with showing you’re thinking of her. Can be basic stuff and could include physical attraction. 2. 1 or 2 thing...
Guest: Kevin Brewer
Avoid Divorce with This 9-Step Couple's Meeting Framework - Equipping Men in Ten EP 705
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Feb. 5, 2024

Avoid Divorce with This 9-Step Couple's Meeting Framework - Equipping Men in Ten EP 705

Have you ever noticed that men are often "blindsided" by divorce? Too many men seem to be losing their wive's hearts without realizing it until it's too late. If you want to avoid that fate, this week's 10-minute equipping episode is for you. In this episode, Jim Ramos teaches you the 9-part "Couple's Meeting" framework outlined in Aaron and Jocelyn Freeman's excellent book, "The Argument Hangover." [Check out the book here: https://tinyurl.com/argument115 ] Watch our interview with Aaron Freema...
Finding Purpose Beyond Career and Achievement w/ Jeff Kemp EP 704
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Feb. 2, 2024

Finding Purpose Beyond Career and Achievement w/ Jeff Kemp EP 704

Do you define yourself by your career? Is your self-worth shaped by your achievements? As men, culture tempts us to find our value in what we do and how much we can produce. In this week's interview, Jim Ramos is joined by former NFL quarterback Jeff Kemp to discuss how we can rise above the production expectation and find our worth in the right things. Here's Jeff's Book: (checking out the book through our link supports Men in the Arena - thanks!) http://tinyurl.com/receive115 [Honor God throug...
Guest: Jeff Kemp
DON'T Call Your Wife Your 'Partner': Why This Term is Anti-Biblical - Equipping Men in Ten EP 703
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Jan. 30, 2024

DON'T Call Your Wife Your 'Partner': Why This Term is Anti-Biblical - Equipping Men in Ten EP 703

Have you noticed married Christians calling their spouse their "partner?" Many modern Christians are using this antibiblical word to describe their husband or wife. In this 10-minute equipping episode, pastor Jim Ramos teaches you why this word should never be used and how to correct others when they do. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app. mtntough.com ]
The Christian Leader: What Christian Leadership Looks Like IRL w/ Jeremy Stalnecker EP 702
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Jan. 25, 2024

The Christian Leader: What Christian Leadership Looks Like IRL w/ Jeremy Stalnecker EP 702

You’re a man, and you know God has called you to lead. The problem is, you don’t know what that looks like in realtime. In this week's interview, Jim Ramos was joined by Jeremy Stalnecker, the co--founder of the Might Oaks Foundation. You’ll walk away from this episode with simple but profound leadership techniques to help you take those you love from where they are to where they need to be. Here are the links to the books we talked about today: Leadership by Design - http://tinyurl.com/leadersh...
5 Health Rules to Change Your Body This Year - Equipping Men in Ten EP 701
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Jan. 23, 2024

5 Health Rules to Change Your Body This Year - Equipping Men in Ten EP 701

Are you overweight? Exhausted? Busy? Out of shape? This is your episode! In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Jim Ramos shares his "one word" for 2024 and the 5 health rules he has committed to live by this year. In addition to the 5 heath rules, a big part of Jim's fitness this year is his commitment to do the MTNTOUGH fitness program. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app. mtntough.com
Inner Peace for Peace Officers w/ Paul Lee EP 700
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Jan. 18, 2024

Inner Peace for Peace Officers w/ Paul Lee EP 700

Are you a LEO or first responder? Do you see people at their worst? Maybe you find yourself resenting the very people you're suppose to be helping? This week, Jim Ramos was joined by Paul Lee, the Executive Director of the FCPO (Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers), for a powerful conversation about how peace officers and first responders can find peace in the midst of the storm. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitnes...
Reboot: How to Identify Blindspots in Your Life
Jan. 16, 2024

Reboot: How to Identify Blindspots in Your Life

This is a reboot of a past episode #61 of the Men in the Arena Podcast.
Reboot: How to Make 2024 the Best Year of Your Life
Jan. 11, 2024

Reboot: How to Make 2024 the Best Year of Your Life

This is a reboot of a past episode #514 of the Men in the Arena Podcast.
REBOOT: How to Make SMART New Year's Goals
Jan. 8, 2024

REBOOT: How to Make SMART New Year's Goals

This is a reboot of a past episode #410 of the Men in the Arena Podcast.
Reboot: How to Achieve Your Goals w/ Paul Cole
Jan. 2, 2024

Reboot: How to Achieve Your Goals w/ Paul Cole

This is a reboot of a past episode #338 of the Men in the Arena Podcast.
Reboot: 12 Days of CHRISTmas: 12 Ways to Lead Your Family to Him
Dec. 22, 2023

Reboot: 12 Days of CHRISTmas: 12 Ways to Lead Your Family to Him

This is a reboot of a past episode #602 of the Men in the Arena Podcast
Reboot: Practical Ideas for Leading Your Family at Christmas
Dec. 19, 2023

Reboot: Practical Ideas for Leading Your Family at Christmas

This is a reboot of a past episode #502 of the Men in the Arena Podcast.