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Came for the quote, stayed for the show
Google brought this podcast up on my search for Men in the Arena, based on a favorite quote. Started listening a few weeks back and now I can’t stop. Solid teaching biblical and real. So wish I’d heard many of these messages when I was younger. May not have lived it out well to date, but I still have breath in these lungs and until He calls me home .. I’m staying in the arena!

Thank you
Thank you

Game Changer
I’ve listened to every episode of this podcast and as a result, myself, children and wife have been profoundly impacted for the better. Jim and his teachings have accompanied me on a near 4 year epic journey of honing myself as a radical follower of Jesus Christ, husband, father, neighbor and coworker. This podcast has shepherded me through welcoming my two youngest children into my family, starting a men’s ministry at my local church, identifying a Silas, Paul and Timothy in my life, joining a church small group, and overcoming lustful sin. I have worked as a correctional officer, social worker and child protection worker and have seen the wake of destruction caused by “males”. I seriously resonate with Jim’s mission of creating an army of men to be the best version of themselves and believe that the world can be changed by one man at a time. I challenge men to be bold enough to get off the bleachers and into the fray; to dare them to become their best versions. It will change you and the people around you as it has for me and my family. Thank you Jim for your faithfulness and passion in reaching the hearts of men! -Brandon in VT

Wish I would have found this sooner
This podcast has literally been a Godsend. I started listening to an episode about stopping yelling which directly resonated with my wife asking me to stop for a while as it was having a negative effect on our family. I just didn’t understand as I didn’t think I was. That episode convicted me of my ignorance and shortcomings and helped redirect me to not yell about every little thing and to be more mindful of my tone and my role as a Godly husband and father. Almost brought tears to my face, but I was overcome with emotion. I know I am imperfect. It made me want to be better immediately. I’ve been working on that. My son even thanked me recently for not yelling. I have also been trying to listen to as many episodes as I can to learn and grow more in my faith and as a man for my family. I thank God so much for this show. It will help turn around my relationship with my wife and children. God bless y’all.

For men who want to get better
This podcast will challenge you. Be ready for Jim to call you out and call you up as a man. I’m grateful for this content.

Men in the Arena is a must-listen for any Christian man who wants to be the best version of himself.
Jim is a passionate and engaging host who brings in a wide range of guests to discuss topics like leadership, fatherhood, marriage, and spiritual growth. Overall, Men in the Arena is a fantastic podcast for Christian men. It's informative, inspiring, and challenging. I highly recommend it to any man who wants to grow in his faith and become a better husband, father, and leader. And, I love that it's not interrupted with A LOT of mid-roll ads!

Hero story!!!
Men in the arena is like a gateway to being a biblical man and father. I was an alcoholic and addicted but almost 5 years ago I got clean. I thought that was enough but through this podcast I have learned how to be on fire for God and lead my family. Through this podcast I have went down rabbit trails to the podcast of guest that have been on here now I am consumed by being a Godly man thanks Men in the arena ( ps I don’t have social media but I hope you will consider me for your hero story thanks again) Erin Ireland

Great advice
What makes the advice in this podcast to useful and important??? It’s because it’s biblically based!!! Keep up the great work!!!!!

Well Worth It!
There are those podcasts that are background noise, there are those that are good, and then there is MEN IN THE ARENA! A true godly tool for men to learn!

Must Listen!
This podcast is an absolute must listen for men. The no-nonsense and clear communication is needed for men today. Appreciate this ministry and the challenges they extend. It’s time to really man up!

Awesome podcast for any Dad!
Great podcast that should be required listening for all Dads and husbands!

Men in the arena
I just discovered the man in the arena podcast and it’s an injection of Christian masculinity that I need. I’m currently binge listening. Prayers of transformation for myself and to be my best version to help my family and the most people I can for what really matters, things that last beyond the grave. It starts now💪🏻

Every man needs to listen!
Men! I am so grateful for this podcast. They cover everything. From fatherhood to bring a husband to being a leader and more. Thanks!!

New to Men in the Arena podcast.
July 18, 2022: Episode 561 with Dale Collver. So very good. The Stupid Year's on parenting. This is a post from a couple of years ago: Grateful that my friend Aaron Stark. Invited me to join. Started at your oldest podcast. I am on my fourth podcast. 17 December 2019 Episode 221 is my favorite episode so far. I started at episode 202. This is a long podcast but worth every minute . Enjoy and be blessed. 21 December 2019 Episode 231 go Air Force Aim High. Moments matter. 23 December 2019 Episode 235. Thanks for sharing this very needed and frank, direct, brutally honest episode. Overcoming by the power of pain. 2 January 2019: Episode 246 Fight For Your Marriage. I needed this today. I am fighting the good fight. Nothing is changing yet and I am getting tired of waiting for God’s Blessings in my marriage. I will continue to do what God wants of me. Even if I am not seeing any changes in my wife. I have many years of toxic bad years to overcome. Philippians 4:13. God has got me. 8 January 2020 Episode 259 Death Ruck 2019. Great listen very encouraging. My do something hard is. Rehabilitation from Left Knee Total Knee Replacement Revision 19 November 2019. I am seven weeks out from surgery. This is the hardest physical, mental, spiritual & emotional thing. I have had to endure thus far in my 59 years. The hard part is that theses four areas are cumulative. My wounds from my past are with me in the present. I will persevere Philippians 4:19

Great ministry
I’m not sure how I stumbled across this podcast or what made me decide to listen to it other than it was the will of God. I’ve been on a journey of self improvement for 2 years now and it feels like I reach a point in my journey where the main thing that was left was to grow deeper in my relationship was God; however, I didn’t realize it until God had me listen to this podcast. Jim does a great job interviewing his guests. Since listening to my first episode I have been binging episodes of this podcast, podcast of his guests, and have noticed a huge difference in my connection to Jesus. For the first time I feel like I am doing life with Jesus and part of the credit for that goes to the existence of the Men in The Arena community and their partner organizations.

New to Men in the Arena podcast.
Grateful that my friend Aaron Stark. Invited me to join. Started at your oldest podcast. I am on my fourth podcast. 17 December 2019 Episode 221 is my favorite episode so far. I started at episode 202. This is a long podcast but worth every minute . Enjoy and be blessed. 21 December 2019 Episode 231 go Air Force Aim High. Moments matter. 23 December 2019 Episode 235. Thanks for sharing this very needed and frank, direct, brutally honest episode. Overcoming by the power of pain. 2 January 2019: Episode 246 Fight For Your Marriage. I needed this today. I am fighting the good fight. Nothing is changing yet and I am getting tired of waiting for God’s Blessings in my marriage. I will continue to do what God wants of me. Even if I am not seeing any changes in my wife. I have many years of toxic bad years to overcome. Philippians 4:13. God has got me. 8 January 2020 Episode 259 Death Ruck 2019. Great listen very encouraging. My do something hard is. Rehabilitation from Left Knee Total Knee Replacement Revision 19 November 2019. I am seven weeks out from surgery. This is the hardest physical, mental, spiritual & emotional thing. I have had to endure thus far in my 59 years. The hard part is that theses four areas are cumulative. My wounds from my past are with me in the present. I will persevere Philippians 4:19

Powerful stuff
I am routinely amazed and challenged by this podcast and Jim Ramos. First of all, this guy reads EVERY book he interviews someone for. You can tell some of the guests are even shocked that he actually read the book LOL. Also, I really like the way he defines the opposite of soft as not hard, but solid. I don't want to be a hardened guy, but I sure as heck want to be a solid one. Thanks, Jim! Keep up the good work.

Fabulous! If your a man serious about living like one
I look forward to listening to this podcast a couple of times a week. First thing in the morning I do my devotions, then listen to the newest episode. Every episode has been relevant, convicting, and challenging. It’s not a joke to be a man. It’s not a joke to be a husband or a father either. I’ve been a Christian since I was in grade school, I have experienced the various challenges of the walk. This podcast keeps it real.

Makes me better
Such a wide variety of guest interviews that make me a better man, father, husband, employe, and member of my community.

Better man
If you want to learn how be a better man of God, a better husband & father this is the podcast for you. Real life application from imperfect men who have figured out that godly submission isn’t just for women. Thanks fellas!

Not for boys
Not for boys but men who want to be men.

Regular listener
I’ve been married for 8 years, I have two kids. Listening to this podcast has me constantly thinking and rethinking the way my household is run. It’s been instrumental in making me the man my wife needs me to be, as well as being the dad my son and daughter need. Always looking forward to the next episode!

Thank you! A great Guide to Grow real MEN!
This is truely an inspiration. In a mans world I have been told I’m a “Man”, but really I was nothing. I greatly appreciate this podcast and others I listen to, to help guide me on the path of being a REAL MAN! I have shared this podcast with a few of my brothers in the military, a few guys at work. I want to help spread this the best I can. Thank you again for everything.

Listen! It’ll change your life!
Thank you Jim and the team for this excellent resource for men. I’m always looking forward to what I am going to learn from a new episode.

continuously life-changing
Simply said... this podcast is continuously changing my life and my perspective on what it is to be a man (not just a male, but a true man). I can see this reflected in my personal relationships (family and friends) and even in my public encounters (acquaintances and strangers). This podcast is convicting, yet encouraging and instructional. Every male should be listening to it. I've learned incredible lessons and great new ways to approach fatherhood, being a husband, and being a "man on the roof." The guest speakers are captivating and inspirational. I started listening to the earliest podcast I could and have loved all of them so far. I wish I could listen to them more frequently. If you're a male, a male who wants to be a man, a teen wanting to gain wisdom, or even if you're a man already, this podcast is for you. You won't regret listening to it, and your wife, sons and daughters, and everyone you encounter will notice a difference if you invest yourself into becoming a man. Because when a man gets it, everyone wins!

If u have a “member” love God, and want to be the man God expect u to be this is for u.
In a day in age when popular podcast are trying to “ deconstruct” Christian men this is a much needed “Arena”. If your a man who loves God. Is sick of the political world demasculinizing ( my word I think lol) men then you need to hear this. If you been left stranded by popular podcasts that promote breaking down the “ good Christian” or “ Facebook Christian” ( as I like to call them) but now are lost in a world of what do I do now or what IS expected of me as a Christian man, you are in the right place. I now have a book list a mile long I WANT to read on how to be a real man of God in this day in age. I’ve also purchased the Men in the Arena study Bible by Gene Getz and cant get enough of it. Just know that if you “Identify as a man” but don’t know what that truly means this is a great tool to get you started. This podcast will not Change your life. It will give you the tools your Father wants you to have so that HE can change your life as long as your willing to accept the journey.

Excellent resource for men!
A quality, meaningful podcast that is a great resource for men. As a 35 yr old father, I find great inspiration and thought-provoking challenges from this podcast. Keep up the great work!

Equipping Men
If you want be a man, a Godly man, a true man. This needs needs to be in your kit. Men in the Arena helps equip men to be a Man. It’ll help you examine your life, measure your faults, set fixes for your foundation, find ways to grow to benefit you, your wife, family, friends, and community. Part of the way Jim and Dale do this is also helping you discover numerous ministries out there that are designed for men. It helps remind you that you are not alone in your struggles. All of it teaches great lessons, but it is useless if you don’t bandage your wounds, pick up your sword and shield, take action and get in the arena. No matter what’s going on in your life, through Christ you can change it.

It’s real
Recently came across this when looking for some Christian perspective on Manhood, Fatherhood, adventure, provision, and all the other adjectives of expectations on places on us. Great info here and sometimes a bit gritty, but real issues require real talk. These are Men who are making the effort to bring in experts to mentor and disciple guys like me who want to do more than just be present but aren’t sure where to start. This podcast doesn’t disappoint and sometimes takes 2-3 listens to unpack all of the knowledge. I appreciate the Biblical foundation of each episode despite the variety of topics. Well done, wish I found it sooner.

A changed man
I love this podcast! I often used to struggle with my faith. I was first introduced to Jim Ramose at a prayer breakfast at a church in the small town of Mattoon IL. At the time I was not attending church and was trying to do my walk alone. But I knew I wanted to be a better husband, father, and man. My brother really wanted me to attend a prayer breakfast. This is where I heard Jim Ramose’s sermon Men on the Roof, and the following Sunday the power of a parents words. I started listening to this podcast and attending Church and men’s group regularly. My life and walk with God is truly better than it’s ever been. I have given my testimony and currently trying to help other men find God. I cannot express my gratitude and thanks. Thank you, Jim for this podcast and the work you’re doing for God’s kingdom. With love and admiration, Josh Frederick