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July 18, 2023

4 Ways to Get Courage: How Christian Men Became Courageous in the Bib…

Brother, do you need courage? Is God calling you to a place you've never been, or to something you're not sure you can do? Several times in his life, pastor Jim Ramos was deathly afraid of the next step God was calling him to take. Each time, he did a...

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July 14, 2023

Courage According to the Bible: Debunking Courage Myths - Equipping M…

What is courage, and how do you get it? It may not be what you think. In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, pastor Jim Ramos debunks many of the views we’re taught about courage that aren’t biblical. We look at examples of courage from the...

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July 11, 2023

What is a Man's 'Stress Bubble' of Life? How to WIN While You're In I…

Man, are you in the Stress Bubble? There are multiple pressures that combine to create the "Stress Bubble" season of a man's life. In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Jim Ramos describes 4 dangers that can happen when a man is in the Stress...

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July 7, 2023

How Christians Should Handle Anxiety: 4 Ways to Eliminate Anxiety - E…

Society tells us that anxiety is a diagnosis we carry with us. But what does God say about it? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, pastor Jim Ramos looks at how God handles anxiety in Scripture and teaches you 4 steps for tackling your anxiety...

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July 5, 2023

Husbands: BURN THE SHIPS - Avoiding Digital Infidelity - Equipping Me…

Brother, are you ALL IN on your marriage? Are you sure? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Jim Ramos outlines a common mistake that married men make, and one step you can take to ensure that your marriage thrives.  This episode pulls...

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June 30, 2023

4 Battle Cries of the Man Who is Finishing Strong - Equipping Men in …

When it comes to finishing strong, you can't get much better than Caleb in the Bible. In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, pastor Jim Ramos pulls from the life of Caleb in Numbers 13 and Joshua 14 to give you four battle cries of a man who is...

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June 27, 2023

Winning Your Young Adult Kids Back to Faith: How to Love Them Back to…

Is your young adult child rebelling, or threatening to leave the faith altogether? Even kids raised in a solid Christian homes can end up doing stupid stuff that doesn't match Christian values. If that's you (or you're worried it will be the moment...

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June 23, 2023

7 Secrets of the Smart Step-Dad: How to Do Blended Families Right - E…

Are you a step-dad, or about to be? How does a dad navigate a second marriage with a blended family successfully? How can you avoid the traps and set yourself up for success? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos walks you...

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June 20, 2023

3 RED FLAGS for the Christian Heart: Where's Your Heart Headed? - Equ…

Christian, where is your heart headed? Are you slipping into the danger zone? In this week's 10 minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos gives you 3 red flags for the Christian heart. These three "H's" 🚩🚩🚩 will help you figure out if your...

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June 16, 2023

Unlocking Your Best Version w/ Jay Penton EP 653

Wondering what your next step is for unlocking your best version and living it over a lifetime? This week, Jay Penton, Men in the Arena's new Director of Outreach, joined Jim Ramos to share how he can help you achieve your best version. Men in the...

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June 13, 2023

7 Steps to Become a Leader of Men - Equipping Men in Ten EP 652

Have you ever considered leading men? Odds are that most of the men you know don't have a men's small group, but a consistent group of guys to lock shields with is a game-changer in a man's life. This week, Jim Ramos walks you through the 7 steps...

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June 7, 2023

Breaking Out of a Marriage Rut w/ Rich Millentree EP 651

Is your marriage stuck in a rut? Do you feel like you're just going through the motions? If your marriage is spinning its wheels but can't seem to get traction, this episode is for you. This week, Rich Millentree, host of the Growing in Marriage...

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June 6, 2023

5 Mistakes Even Good Dads Make - Equipping Men in Ten EP 650

If you're listening to this podcast, you're probably a pretty good dad. But there are 5 common mistakes that even GOOD dads make. In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Jim Ramos describes the five types of mistaken dad he's seen over and over...

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June 1, 2023

Parenting Through a Crisis w/ Jay Holland EP 649

When a BOMB drops on your life, how do you parent through it? Death of a spouse, cancer diagnosis, divorce papers, mental illness - none of us gets through this life unscarred. The question is, when the INEVITABLE crisis comes, who will you lean on?...

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May 31, 2023

Television and the Christian Man: Who's the Tool, the TV or You? - Eq…

How much TV do you watch each night? If you're a typical American, it might add up to more than you think. In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Jim Ramos takes a look at television's place in the life of a Christian man. Some of the ideas in...

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May 26, 2023

Achieving Financial Freedom While in the Arena w/ Ryan Arzner EP 647

Financial worries keeping you up at night? A Christian man doesn't have to be a poor man! Ryan Arzner joined Jim Ramos to help you achieve financial freedom in the stress bubble. The Rat Race Rich Dad CASHFLOW Board Game, Tax Free Wealth by Tom Wheelright...

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May 23, 2023

Jim's Top 17 Books for Men: Your Manly Book List - Equipping Men in T…

In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Jim Ramos outlines his top 17 books for men, along with why they are must-reads for every man. His list includes 2 Bibles, 3 biographical adventures, 6 fiction, and 6 nonfiction. Add these books to your reading list:...

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May 19, 2023

Masculine Methods Used By Jesus w/ Josh Khachadorian EP 645

Do you believe Jesus is the ultimate man? If so, then His life must hold the keys to how men like YOU should live. This week, author Josh Khachadourian joined Jim Ramos to discuss his book, . They explore how Jesus controlled conversations; how He...

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May 16, 2023

Why Wife > Kids for the Christian Man - Equipping Men in Ten EP 644

Men, who do you prioritize in your family? Who is the most important person in your world? Your wife? Your kids? You mother? Does this change if you’ve been remarried and have kids from your first marriage? In today’s 10-minute equipping episode,...

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May 12, 2023

Discerning Truth in a World of Spin [Part 2]: How to See Through the …

The second episode in a 2-part series.   Everybody makes assumptions. There are assumptions behind the things we read, watch, and hear. The question is not if you assume, but rather how you assume and if your...

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May 9, 2023

Wedding vs. Marriage: Smart Wedding Choices that Reduce Divorce Rates…

The average wedding today costs almost $30,000! And half of the time, that $30K investment is flushed down the toilet in divorce. However, there are wedding planning choices that you can make to reduce the chance of your marriage dissolving and...

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May 5, 2023

Discerning Truth in a World of Spin [Part 1]: How to See Through the …

Everybody makes assumptions. There are assumptions behind the things we read, watch, and hear. The question is not if you assume, but rather how you assume and if your assumptions are true. As Christian men raising families in a fallen...

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May 2, 2023

One Job Only a Man Can Do: Calling Out Femininity in Our Wives and Da…

Men, do you know that you have a unique role in fostering beauty and femininity in the women in your life? It’s a job that only a man can do. In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you 5 things you can say to call out the...

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April 28, 2023

Becoming the Man the World Needs w/ Brant Hansen EP 639

The world needs real men, real bad. And there are all sorts of conflicting ideas and messages about what a "real man" is (and is not). This week, radio host and author Brant Hansen joins Jim Ramos to provide you with a specific, actionable...

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