The Men in the Arena podcast equips Christian men in the stress bubble of life: married, with kids, building your career and trying to follow God while leading your family well. We'll help you become your best version, equipping you to honor God in your marriage, parenting, work, church and community! Tuesday's podcast is Equipping Men in Ten - a ten-minute, laser-focused teaching from Jim Ramos to help you become your best version of a man. Friday's podcast is a high-octane interview with a ...
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5 Leadership Secrets Jesus Used That Dads Need to Know: Leading Your Kids How Christ Led the Twelve w/ Barrett Johnson EP 782
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No way to get around it, brother: you are called to lead your family. But the practical blueprint for success already exists! Jesus showed you exactly what to do in the 5 ways he led the twelve disciples. Discover what it means to lead your family like Jesus did and learn how to do it with strength, grace, and intentionality. In this week’s intervi…
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When Religion and Politics Collide: 3 Questions Every Voter Should Ask – Equipping Men in Ten EP 781
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In today's increasingly divided culture, it can be easy to keep faith separated from politics. Taking a political stand while staying rooted in biblical principles can feel nearly impossible. In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos shares 3 guiding principles he's implemented to make his political decisions. We can find securit…
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Living an Undaunted Life with Kyle Thompson EP 780
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Many resources aimed at men often miss the mark when it comes to fostering true spiritual, mental, and physical resilience against life's challenges. We need to be prepared to confront spiritual and cultural darkness as we strive to follow Jesus. In this week’s interview, Jim Ramos interviews Kyle Thompson, founder of Undaunted.Life Kyle covers man…
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QUICK HIT (4 min): Becoming a Respected Man: The Greatest Gift One Man Can Give Another – Dialed In Man of God EP 779
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Are you a respected man? Do the people around you respect you? In this equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you about becoming a Respected man like Jesus, and what the Bible says about the respect earned by and displayed by the goldy man, pulling from Titus and 1 Timothy. The Dialed In man of God is Respected. He does certain things to gain the res…
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Become God’s Man: 3 Ways Jesus Followers Differ from ‘Jesus Fans’ - Jim Ramos at Man Camp EP 778
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Are you just a fan of Jesus or a true follower? Being a true follower is tough. It requires us to give our unconditional commitment. It's a willingness to break free from our comfort zones. It's a call to leave behind excuses and fully embrace becoming God's man. This message from Jim Ramos was given at the Men in the Arena's 2024 Man Camp held at …
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7 Things Smart Dads Should NEVER Do With Their Kids – Equipping Men in Ten EP 777
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Are you unknowingly wounding your kids? Is your parenting style setting your kids up for success or struggle? In this important video, Jim Ramos explores 7 things smart dads should never do when it comes to parenting. Every child wrestles with questions like “Do I have what it takes?” and “Am I good enough?” As fathers, we must provide the support …
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How Jim’s Football Coach Brought Him to the Lord: Witnessing for Normal Guys w/ Gary McCusker EP 776
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You’re a normal guy, not a pastor. But one relationship you have might end up reaching thousands of people for Christ. It all starts with you. Meet Gary McCusker, Jim Ramos’s spiritual father. Gary has a remarkable ability to connect with people on a personal level. Yet this ability is rooted in principles we can all learn and implement. Four decad…
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QUICK HIT (4 min): Becoming a Devout Man: Get Religious with God – Dialed In Man of God EP 775
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A Christian man is called to be Devout. This doesn’t mean becoming a pastor or priest, but it does mean specific things for your daily behavior and habits. In this equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you about becoming Devout like Jesus, and what the Bible says about the devotion displayed by the godly man, pulling from Titus and 1 Timothy. The Di…
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Load Up Your Relational Toolbox: Relationship Strategies for Men w/ Greg Smalley EP 774
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We all want to build stronger connections. But as men, sometimes it feels like we lack the tools that seem to come so naturally to women when it comes to relational communication. In this week’s interview, Jim Ramos interviews Greg Smalley, author of “Men's Relational Toolbox.” He shares practical tips and insight on how we can immediately improve …
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Dad Blessings: 5 Ways to Connect with Your Kids – Equipping Men in Ten EP 773
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Could you use some everyday, practical ways to connect, engage, and encourage your child? Even though being a dad is one of the most rewarding roles in life, this world is overrun by examples of absent and unengaged dads. In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos teaches five proven ways you can unconditionally bless your childre…
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Media in Your Christian Home: Videogames for Christian Kids w/ Brent Dusing EP 772
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We are all trying to find ways to nudge our kids towards Christ. It's an uphill battle because of the influence of secular media and video games that are so prevalent in our culture. What if there was a way to let your kids explore and enjoy screen time but in a safe, Godly environment? In this week's interview, Jim Ramos talks to the CEO and found…
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QUICK HIT (4 min): Becoming a Good Man: No More Mr. Nice Guy – Dialed In Man of God EP 771
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A good Christian man is NOT a NICE GUY. In fact, NICE GUYS are ruining this world. In this equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you about the difference between a nice guy and a good man like Jesus, why you should be a good man, not a nice guy, and what the Bible says about the kind of good Christian men should strive for, pulling from Titus and 1 …
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Love Through the Decades: How to Make It Long-Term in Marriage w/ Kim Kimberling EP 770
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What do you picture your marriage looking like in ten years? What about twenty? Will it be better than it is today? One thing is for sure: it will be different. The good news is there are some things you can start doing now and ensure your marriage makes it long-term and thrives. In this week's interview, author Dr. Kim Kimberling joins Jim Ramos t…
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QUICK HIT (4 min): Becoming a Generous Man: You Can’t Out-Give God – Dialed In Man of God EP 769
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Are you a generous man? There’s an easy way to tell. In this equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you how to know if you’re a generous man like Jesus, and what the Bible says about generosity, pulling from Titus and 1 Timothy. The Dialed In man of God is a generous man with his wealth, time, and talents. If that’s not you yet, this episode will hel…
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Men Under Fire: A Conference for Leaders of Men w/ Scott Haima EP 768
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Are you called to be a leader of men? Are you currently serving in a leadership position? It can be lonely at the top, pushing against the cultural norms and bureaucracy of the church to reach men. In this week’s interview, Jim Ramos interviews Scott Haima, Executive Director of the National Coalition of Ministries to Men (NCMM). He shares the impo…
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QUICK HIT (4 min): Becoming a Hospitable Man: Mi Casa es Su Casa – Dialed In Man of God EP 767
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Note: Jim accidentally says the wrong Greek word in this episode, "Xenophilia" which means 'the love for, attraction to, or appreciation of foreign people, manners, customs, or cultures' - the actual word outlined in the book is 'Philoxenia' which combines filo, which means "love", and xenos, which means "stranger" and covers the concept of hospita…
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Revival is Coming: What Christian Men Should Do About It w/ Joe Oden EP 766
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Are you tired of witnessing a decline in moral values and a departure from a God-centered culture? What can you do TODAY to counter this trend and push back? In this week's interview, author Joe Oden joins Jim Ramos to discuss his book, "Prayer That Ignites Revival: The Catalyst to Every Spiritual Awakening”. Joe shares why we can be hopeful and sh…
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QUICK HIT (4 min): Becoming a Protector: Never Start a Fight. Finish It. – Dialed In Man of God EP 765
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A Christian man is called to be a Protector. Protecting the weak and helpless in in the job description for the man of God. In this equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you about becoming a Protector like Jesus, and what the Bible says about violence and protecting others, pulling from Titus and 1 Timothy. The Dialed In man of God is a protector. H…
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How to Endure and Finish Strong like Job - Jim Ramos at The MAG Ep 764
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Do you feel tethered to your past failures, hurts, and insecurities? Men, we are called to show grit and push past our shortcomings to let the world feel the full force of who we are in Christ. In this message in the “Take Courage” series from the MAG, Pastor Jim Ramos shares how we can develop grit and ensure we can endure life's hardships and fin…
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Dialed In’ Book Release Day! Celebrating a Men in the Arena Milestone! - Equipping Men in Ten EP 763
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It’s Dialed In’s official release day! Join pastor Jim Ramos as he celebrates a major milestone - the official launch of his first traditionally-published book. Learn about the journey to get here and how God has shown up in unexpected ways. We’re praying that He will use this book to impact millions of men! If you haven’t ordered your copy yet, no…
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QUICK HIT (4 min): Becoming a Peacemaker: Peacefaker, Peacebreaker, or Peacemaker? – Dialed In Man of God EP 762
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There are 3 types of men in conflict: peacefaker, peacebreaker, and peacemaker. You know Christian men are called to be peacemakers, but how do you do that without being a doormat? In this equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you becoming a vigilant man and what the Bible says about vigilance, pulling from Titus and 1 Timothy. The Dialed In man of …
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QUICK HIT (4 min): Becoming a Vigilant Man: Keep Your Head in the Game – Dialed In Man of God EP 761
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STAY VIGILANT! Men, are you staying vigilant? What does vigilance look like for the godly Christian man? In this equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you to become a vigilant man and what the Bible says about vigilance, pulling from Titus and 1 Timothy. The Dialed In man of God is a vigilant man. He keeps his head on a swivel for himself and those …
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QUICK HIT (4 min): Becoming a Moderate Man: Everything in Moderation – Dialed In Man of God EP 760
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Brother, you’ve heard “everything in moderation,” but is there an area where this isn’t true for you? Does something have control of you instead of the other way around? In this equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you to become a moderate man and what the Bible says about moderation, pulling from Titus and 1 Timothy. The Dialed In man of God is a …
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QUICK HIT (4 min): Becoming a Calm Man: Keep Calm and Carry On – Dialed In Man of God EP 759
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Brother, do you lose your cool? Are you becoming a calm man, or is your temper and anger out of control? In this equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you what the Bible says about how the man of God deals with his emotions, pulling from Titus and 1 Timothy. The Dialed In man of God is a calm man. He is an emotional rock. If that’s not you yet, this…
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QUICK HIT (4 min): Becoming a Witness for Christ: Missionary or Mission Field? – Dialed In Man of God EP 758
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Christian man, are you the missionary, or the mission field? You might be surprised at the answer. In this equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you what the Bible says about the man of God’s role as a witness to others, pulling from Titus and 1 Timothy. The Dialed In man of God is a witness. He is a missionary, and doesn’t defer that job to his pas…
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