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The Men in the Arena podcast is designed for Christian men in the stress bubble of life: married, with kids, building your career and trying to follow God and lead your family well. We'll help you become your best version, equipping you to honor God in your marriage, parenting, work, church and community!

Monday's podcast is a high-octane interview with an expert in the realm of masculinity and Christian manhood, with authors like John Eldredge, Gary Chapman, Gene Getz, Patrick Morely, and Emerson Eggerich. We read their books and boil down their teachings into a powerful interview to help you learn from their expertise.

Thursday'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.

Your host is bestselling author and speaker Jim Ramos. Jim has authored 9 books, including the bestseller 'Strong Men Dangerous Times: 5 Essentials Every Man Must Possess to Change His World', 'Tell Them: What Great Fathers Tell Their Sons and Daughters', ‘The Field Guide: A Bathroom Book for Men’, and the 5-book Strong Men Study Guide men's small group curriculum. Jim's high-energy storytelling and conviction will call you out, build you up, and motivate you to change.

The Men in the Arena are calling you into the Arena of manhood. We're calling you out of the faceless, nameless bleachers, and calling you UP to be the best version of you. Because when a man gets it, everyone wins.

May 12, 2026

In this 'Average Joe' conversation, Pastor Jim Ramos talks with good friend Chris Robinson, who shares how his life changed when he surrendered fully to God’s call. He found freedom, joy, and a deeper purpose through Jesus Christ. That kind of transformation changes the way a man lives. When God changes your heart,...


May 8, 2026

In this special episode, we look back at Jim’s top moments from over 1,000 episodes.

From the early  audio-only days to the more recent video shows, we revisit the amazing journey it’s been.  God’s been faithful every step of the way, keeping  Men in the Arena  standing strong at 1,000 episodes.

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May 6, 2026

It’s (RE)quipping Wednesday! This is a reboot of a past Equipping Men in Ten episode, EP #749.

Are you REALLY saved? Is the prayer you said in middle school enough to get you to heaven? How can you know FOR SURE that you’re saved?

In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos teaches you what the...


May 5, 2026

Our wives can teach us a lot. Don’t let pride block it.

In today’s Equipping Men in Ten, Jim shares five lessons from years of marriage. Simple truths and hard-earned insight. Your wife sees what you miss. She brings clarity, wisdom, and perspective that shape a stronger life. 

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May 1, 2026

Is marriage harder than you expected? Shouldn't love make marriage easy?

In this week's expert interview, Jim Ramos is joined by Michelle Lentz, author of the book Hey Beginner Wife, to compare notes about what they would tell their younger, newly-married selves. Michelle reminds us that every husband and wife starts as...