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Loving Your Wife Through Brokenness (How My Husband Did It) w/ Heidi St. John EP 699
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Dec. 15, 2023

Loving Your Wife Through Brokenness (How My Husband Did It) w/ Heidi St. John EP 699

[Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app. mtntough.com ] You're VERY aware of your wife's broken areas, but it's not always clear what to do about them. It helps to hear how another guy did it right! In this unique episode, we get a refreshing female perspective on how one husband tackled the problem of his wife's brokenness. This week, podcaster Heidi St. John joined Jim Ramos to give you practical tips and examples ...
3 Types of Christian Man: Which One Are You? - Jim Ramos at The MAG EP 698
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Dec. 12, 2023

3 Types of Christian Man: Which One Are You? - Jim Ramos at The MAG EP 698

[Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app. mtntough.com] In this 30-min message given by Jim Ramos at a local gathering of Christian men, Jim discusses 3 types of Christian men. Jim challenges us to look in the mirror, recognize which type of man we are, and consider how we need to change to protect those in our circle. This message was given at The MAG (the McMinnville Arena Gathering for Christian men) in McMinnville...
Become a Better Man: The 4 Pillars of Masculinity w/ Chris Harper EP 697
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Dec. 8, 2023

Become a Better Man: The 4 Pillars of Masculinity w/ Chris Harper EP 697

What does it take to level up as a man? This week Jim Ramos is joined by BetterMan CEO Chris Harper to explore his 4 Pillars of Masculinity. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app. mtntough.com]
Guest: Chris Harper
Christian Man: No Pain, No Gain - Jim Ramos at The MAG EP 696
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Dec. 4, 2023

Christian Man: No Pain, No Gain - Jim Ramos at The MAG EP 696

[Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app. mtntough.com] In this 30-min message given by Jim Ramos at a local gathering of Christian men, he teaches you what "No Pain, No Gain" means for the Christian man. This message was given at The MAG (the McMinnville Arena Gathering for Christian men) in McMinnville, Oregon.
Fight Smarter: Fight FOR Your Marriage by Fighting WITH Your Wife (the Right Way) w/ Aaron Freeman EP 695
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Dec. 1, 2023

Fight Smarter: Fight FOR Your Marriage by Fighting WITH Your Wife (the Right Way) w/ Aaron Freeman EP 695

[Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app. mtntough.com ] Do you fight with your wife about the same things over and over? Does a fight sometimes derail your intimacy for days or weeks? You're experiencing an Argument Hangover! In this week's expert interview, Jim Ramos is joined by Aaron Freeman, co-author of the book " The Argument Hangover. " Aaron shares practical tips for how to shorten that disconnect after a fig...
Men, Build Your WALL: How to Protect the Women in Your Life - Jim Ramos at The MAG EP 694
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Nov. 28, 2023

Men, Build Your WALL: How to Protect the Women in Your Life - Jim Ramos at The MAG EP 694

[Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app. mtntough.com] In this 30-min message given by Jim Ramos at a local gathering of Christian men, he teaches you what it means to become a WALL around the women in your life. The message draws from Deuteronomy 22:8 - " When you build a new house, build a low wall around the edge of the roof so you will not be guilty if someone falls off the roof. " In it, he also includes his 10 ...
Becoming a Man of Grit, Tenacity, and Mental Toughness w/ Dustin Diefenderfer EP 693
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Nov. 17, 2023

Becoming a Man of Grit, Tenacity, and Mental Toughness w/ Dustin Diefenderfer EP 693

Every man asks the same question over and over in his mind: “Do I have what it takes?” In other words, am I TOUGH ENOUGH? In this week's interview, Jim Ramos is joined by MTNTOUGH founder Dustin Diefenderfer, an expert on mental toughness. They unpack one myth about toughness that you may believe, and teach you how to get more mentally and physically tough. Men in the Arena is now sponsored by MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab! Enter code ARENA30 at mtntough.com to get 6 weeks of free access to the app: MTNT...
Men Carry Heavy Loads: 6 Loads the Godly Man Carries - EP 693
Nov. 14, 2023

Men Carry Heavy Loads: 6 Loads the Godly Man Carries - EP 693

The man of God carries a unique load. Six, in fact! In this 10-minute equipping episode , pastor Jim Ramos teaches you six things a godly man carries to His world that help those in it win. When a man gets it—everyone wins!
Strengthening the Faith of Your Public School Children w/ Tony Rorie EP 692
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Nov. 10, 2023

Strengthening the Faith of Your Public School Children w/ Tony Rorie EP 692

Are your kids in public school? In this week's interview , author and former principal Tony Rorie joined Jim Ramos to discuss how to train children in the principles of chivalry, honor, moral excellence, and courageous leadership in the context of public school.
Guest: Tony Rorie
God's Design for Man: 5 Core Differences Between Men and Women - Equipping Men in Ten EP 691
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Nov. 7, 2023

God's Design for Man: 5 Core Differences Between Men and Women - Equipping Men in Ten EP 691

Men and women are different. This shouldn't be a controversial statement, but it is! In this episode , p astor Jim Ramos unpacks five things he's discovered about how , generally speaking, GOD (not culture) made men and women INHERENTLY different.
When Jesus Asks... Just. Say. YES. w/ Kirk Milhoan EP 690
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Nov. 3, 2023

When Jesus Asks... Just. Say. YES. w/ Kirk Milhoan EP 690

Are you struggling with God's calling on your life? Is God asking you to do something way outside your comfort zone? In this week's interview, Hearts and Souls ministry founder Kirk Milhoan joins Jim Ramos to discuss the radical outcomes you'll see, and the doors that will open, when you say "yes" to God.
Guest: Kirk Milhoan
How to Be TOUGH: The 4 M's of Toughness - Equipping Men in Ten EP 689
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Oct. 31, 2023

How to Be TOUGH: The 4 M's of Toughness - Equipping Men in Ten EP 689

Think you're TOUGH? Don't be so sure. There are four areas of toughness, one in which even 80% of Navy Seals are statistically weak. In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, author and pastor Jim Ramos outlines the four M's of toughness and helps you determine if there's an area you need to get tough.
NO MORE YELLING! Anger-Free Dad Tactics for Winning Power Struggles with Your Kids w/ Kirk Martin EP 688
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Oct. 26, 2023

NO MORE YELLING! Anger-Free Dad Tactics for Winning Power Struggles with Your Kids w/ Kirk Martin EP 688

Find yourself yelling at your kids? Or repeating your own dad's angry parenting patterns, the very ones you swore you'd never use? You know you shouldn't yell, but how else can you win power struggles and get through to your defiant kid? In this week's interview, Kirk Martin, host of the Calm Parenting podcast, joined Jim Ramos for another power-packed, tactical episode to equip you to become the calm dad you know your kids deserve.
Guest: Kirk Martin
Which Type of Christian Are You? - Equipping Men in Ten EP 687
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Oct. 24, 2023

Which Type of Christian Are You? - Equipping Men in Ten EP 687

There are two types of Christian men. Which one are you? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, pastor Jim Ramos identifies the difference between a "Christian" and a real follower of Jesus. You'll wall away from this episode knowing which type of Christian YOU are, and what to do about it.
Becoming a Serpent Crusher: How to Crush the Enemies of Your Best Version w/ Jeff Voth EP 686
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Oct. 20, 2023

Becoming a Serpent Crusher: How to Crush the Enemies of Your Best Version w/ Jeff Voth EP 686

Are you CRUSHING IT living as the man God made you to be? Or are there areas where you've been CRUSHED by the enemy? This week, Jeff Voth joined Jim Ramos to discuss his book, Serpent Crusher: A Plan to Become a Better Man By Crushing the Things that Crush You . They discuss what a Serpent Crusher looks like, areas where men tend to be crushed in life, and how you can get out of the shape you've been crushed into and into the manly, masculine shape for which you were created. Serpent Crusher Boo...
Guest: Jeff Voth
Christian vs. Non-Christian Marriage: The Biblical Love Triangle Part 2 - Equipping Men in Ten EP 685
Oct. 16, 2023

Christian vs. Non-Christian Marriage: The Biblical Love Triangle Part 2 - Equipping Men in Ten EP 685

This is part two in this series contrasting Christian and non-Christian marriage. Did you know that two Christian spouses don't necessarily add up to a Christian marriage? Divorce is an epidemic in the Church because Christians are approaching marriage like functional athiests. In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, pastor Jim Ramos teaches you about the Bible's Love Triangle and gives you seven ways that a Biblical marriage differs from a worldly one. You'll walk away from this episode wit...
Healing from Porn: Your Ultimate Purity Resource List w/ Sam Black EP 684
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Oct. 13, 2023

Healing from Porn: Your Ultimate Purity Resource List w/ Sam Black EP 684

Are you ready for sexual integrity? This week Sam Black joined Jim Ramos to discuss his book, The Healing Church: What Churches Get Wrong About Pornography and How to Fix It. You'll walk away from this episode with a list of the resources you need to find your healing once and for all.
Guest: Sam Black
Are You Two Christians in a NON-CHRISTIAN Marriage? 7 Ways to Tell: The Biblical Love Triangle Part 1 - Equipping Men in Ten EP 683
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Oct. 9, 2023

Are You Two Christians in a NON-CHRISTIAN Marriage? 7 Ways to Tell: The Biblical Love Triangle Part 1 - Equipping Men in Ten EP 683

Did you know that two Christian spouses don't necessarily add up to a Christian marriage? Divorce is an epidemic in the Church because Christians are approaching marriage like functional athiests. In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, pastor Jim Ramos teaches you about the Bible's Love Triangle and gives you seven ways that a Biblical marriage differs from a worldly one. You'll walk away from this episode with a clear idea of the ways that you and your wife may be approaching your marriage...
Fan or Follower? Jim Ramos Preaching at Redeemer's Church in Reedley - Sunday Sermon EP 682
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Oct. 6, 2023

Fan or Follower? Jim Ramos Preaching at Redeemer's Church in Reedley - Sunday Sermon EP 682

Are you a Christ FOLLOWER? You sure 'bout that? In this Sunday Sermon given by pastor Jim Ramos at Redeemer's Church in Reedley, CA, Jim walks you through the time Jesus was approached by three different fans, what He told them they needed to do to become true followers, and how you can become more than a fan of Jesus.
Prayer That Actually Works: The 5 P's of Effective Prayer - Equipping Men in Ten EP 681
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Oct. 3, 2023

Prayer That Actually Works: The 5 P's of Effective Prayer - Equipping Men in Ten EP 681

Ever feel like your prayers aren't doing anything? Do you wonder if you're praying the wrong way, or for the wrong things? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos teaches you the prayer method that he credits with growing Men in the Arena from 15 men in a coffee shop to impacting millions of men worldwide: the 5 "P's" of EFFECTIVE prayer.
7 Secrets of Effective Dads w/ Ken Canfield EP 680
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Sept. 28, 2023

7 Secrets of Effective Dads w/ Ken Canfield EP 680

If you're gonna be a good dad, you need these 7 things in your tool belt! This week, Dr. Ken Canfield joined Jim Ramos to discuss his bestselling book (more than 100,000 sold) The 7 Secrets of Effective Fathers .
Guest: Ken Canfield
Why Men Die First: The Mantle of Manhood - Equipping Men in Ten EP 679
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Sept. 25, 2023

Why Men Die First: The Mantle of Manhood - Equipping Men in Ten EP 679

Ever wonder why men tend to die before women? There are practical reasons and spiritual ones. In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos explores the mantle of manhood and the story of Zuriel, the Mason, the Warrior and the Moving Man. You'll end this episode better equipped to the carry the load in your own life.
Breaking the Porn Cycle: The 7 Pillars of Freedom from Sexual Sin w/ Nick Stumbo EP 678
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Sept. 21, 2023

Breaking the Porn Cycle: The 7 Pillars of Freedom from Sexual Sin w/ Nick Stumbo EP 678

Are you stuck in a cycle of sexual sin? It's time to break free! In this week's interview, Jim Ramos is joined by Nick Stumbo, co-host of the Pure Desire podcast, to discuss his book, " Setting Us Free ." They walk you through the seven pillars of sexual freedom and how to break the cycle once and for all. Setting Us Free on Amazon
Guest: Nick Stumbo
AMA #9: A Christian Response to Transgenderism and Gender Identity Issues - Equipping Men in Ten EP 677
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Sept. 19, 2023

AMA #9: A Christian Response to Transgenderism and Gender Identity Issues - Equipping Men in Ten EP 677

In this Ask Me Anything episode, pastor Jim Ramos answers the following questions submitted by followers on social media: 1. "How do I respond as a Christian to gender dysphoria/transgenderism/gender identity issues?" 2. "You talk about all the journals you have written over the years. What is your process for journaling?"