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April 11, 2023

Loving Your Wife Through Brokenness: The Deeper Meaning Behind Your M…

Is there something about your wife that really bugs you or frustrates you? It may be a sign of something deeper going on. In this 10-minute equipping episode, Jim Ramos unpacks one way that you can change the course of …

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April 8, 2023

Reboot: No More Christian Nice Guy w/ Paul Coughlin

Men, are you making the mistake of being NICE? Many men in the church mistake goodness with niceness. In this reboot episode, Jim was joined by Paul Coughlin, author of the book No More Christian Nice Guy, to teach you …

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April 6, 2023

How to Connect with Your Daughter: 15 Tools for Girl Dads - Part 1 w/…

Dad, is distance growing between you and your daughter? Was your relationship better when she was a little girl? As she’s growing into a young woman, are you struggling to understand her, or concerned that you might not be getting …

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April 4, 2023

Is She Your Soul Mate? 4 Questions Dating Men Should Ask - Equipping …

Single guys, how do you know the woman you’re with is THE ONE? How do you find your soul mate? And should you date a woman who doesn’t believe the same things you do? In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, …

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April 1, 2023

Reboot: What Radical Husbands Do w/ Regi Campbell

Today we're rebooting one of Jim's favorite episodes, his interview with Regi Campbell, the author of a small but mighty book, 'What Radical Husbands Do.'

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March 30, 2023

Using Pain To Discover Your Best Self w/ Shane Sunn EP 631

Has your hobby gotten out of control? How do you know if it has? What are the signs when you are out of balance? How do you protect your children and your marriage from your passions? This week, author Shane …

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March 28, 2023

How a Christian Man Should Treat His Wife - Equipping Men in Ten EP 6…

Why do so many marriages fail? How should a Christian man treat his wife to help his marriage thrive? In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you the principles of the “Eight-Cow Wife” and the “Five Star Man” …

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March 25, 2023

The OG Christian Series #1: Stability of the OG - Jim Ramos at The MA…

This is the first of six installments in our “OG (“Original Gangster” aka “Old Guy”) Series. In it, we'll take a deep dive into each of the six expectations of “older men” (aka Elder Statesmen) listed in Titus 2:2, “Older …

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March 23, 2023

Reboot: Escaping Performance-Based Religion w/ Wayne Jacobsen Ep 628

Are you stuck in thinking 'do good, get good, do bad, get bad?' Performance- and works-based religion are in the heart of every Christian man. In this classic episode, co-author of 'The Shack’ Wayne Jacobsen joined Jim Ramos to discuss …

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March 21, 2023

5 Ways to Tech-Proof Your Kids - Equipping Men in Ten EP 627

Are you concerned about your kids’ screentime? You know this stuff is addictive, but how should you manage the use of phones, video games, computers, and TV in a way that makes sense in a digital world? There are a …

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March 18, 2023

Reboot: Measure of a Man w/ Gene Getz

In this classic episode of the Men in the Arena podcast, Gene Getz joined Jim Ramos to discuss his classic book, Measure of a Man. How do you measure up?

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March 16, 2023

Overcoming the Invisible Marriage-Killer: How to Fix the Elephant in …

Has your "happily ever after” turned into struggling to keep your marriage alive? You might have begun your marriage with an incomplete picture of each other that is silently, invisibly destroying your relationship. This week, Jason Karampatsos...

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March 14, 2023

10 Things Great Dads Do (That Average Dads Don’t) - Equipping Men in …

Are you a great dad? How do you know? In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Jim Ramos gives you a 10-item checklist to help you know if you’re average, mediocre dad or an excellent one.

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March 11, 2023

Bonus: How Clean is Your Cup? - Jim Ramos at The MAG

In this bonus recording of Jim Ramos speaking at a local gathering for men in McMinnville, Oregon, he outlines his new theme for the year - "Clean the Cup" - and what it means to the Godly man.

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March 10, 2023

Your Wife Doesn’t Communicate Like You: How to Leverage Your Communic…

Fighting? Miscommunication? Hurt feelings? Ever feel like you and your wife are speaking completely different languages? That’s because you and your wife have different communication styles. This week, author Bill Farrel joined Jim Ramos to discuss...

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March 7, 2023

The Godly Man’s Habits: 7 Marks of a Godly Man - Equipping Men in Ten…

Christian men, there are 7 specific habits that Godly men build into their lives. Are they built into yours? On this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Jim Ramos shares what a Godly man does, and helps you identify whether you have …

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March 4, 2023

Bonus: Who Are You? How to Figure Out Your Unique Purpose - Jim Ramos…

In this bonus episode, Jim Ramos asks WHO ARE YOU? God has a unique design for each man. Here's how to figure out yours. We will be look at the story of Moses in Exodus 3-4 to answer the three …

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March 2, 2023

Defying the Doctors: ‘You’ll Never Do Another Push-Up’ to 65,000 w/ D…

When Dustin Newman was 22, a devastating motorcycle accident tore off half his leg and ruined his left arm. The doctors said he’d never do a normal, full push-up again. In 2022, he joined the Men in the Arena push-up …

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Feb. 28, 2023

MANLAWS: 101 Ways to Get Your Man Card Revoked (and Rules to Live By)…

Too close at the urinal? MANLAW VIOLATION. Looking another guy in the eye while eating a banana? MAN CARD REVOKED! In this week’s equipping episode, Jim Ramos walks you through his hilarious new free book, “MANLAWS: 101 Ways to Get …

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Feb. 28, 2023

Reboot: Is Your Wife Crazy? Love and Respect w/ Emerson Eggerichs

In this classic episode from 2018 (back when the podcast was the “Man Card” podcast), author Emerson Eggerichs joined Jim Ramos to discuss his foundational book for marriage, ˆLove and Respect.” He describes the “crazy cycle,” where a...

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Feb. 23, 2023

The Godly Man’s Greatest Asset (It’s Not Love) EP 620

Do you have the Godly man’s greatest asset? While Godly men should love others, there is actually a more foundational trait that comes before it. In this week’s extended teaching, pastor Jim Ramos teaches you what to look for in …

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Feb. 22, 2023

Reboot: How Young Men Can Choose Greatness w/ Gary Chapman

In this classic episode from 2020, Jim Ramos was joined by author Gary Chapman, author of "The 5 Love Languages" to discuss his book for young men, "Choose Greatness: 11 Wise Decisions that Brave Young Men Make.” This episode is …

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Feb. 21, 2023

The Godly Man’s Mission: 5 Identifying Traits of a Godly Man - Equipp…

What is a Godly man? There are 5 things Godly men do that set them apart from the rest. If you are a follower of Christ, God has an assignment for you. He created you for a specific mission that …

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Feb. 16, 2023

Family Board Meetings: The Simple 3-Step Method for Connecting With Y…

Dad, you have just 18 summers to create a lasting connection with your children! Do you feel distant from one of your kids right now? Are you mistaking physical proximity for quality time? This week, author Jim Sheils joined Jim …

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