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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.

Feb 9, 2024

Have you ever written your wife a love letter? Every man should be able to write a love letter to his wife. In this week's interview and in preparation for Valentine's Day, Jim Ramos' friend Kevin Brewer joined him to teach you how to write a letter or note that your wife will treasure forever, even if you're not a writer. 
 
Step 1: Make a list.
Jot down and start making a list :
1. Start with showing you’re thinking of her. Can be basic stuff and could include physical attraction.
2. 1 or 2 things your wife does that you’re proud of.
3. How has God used her in your life (bonus if you include Scripture)
4. Her character traits or qualities as a women 
5. Past memories, current situation and what you see in future.
 
Step 2: Take a break.
Take a break - be fresh. Walk away to process.
 
Step 3: Write your letter.
Come back - Sit down and start putting together the letter. Try using a nice piece of paper.
 
Tips:
“Write a love letter without using the word love.” Find other words the explain your feelings - "love" can be overused. Put anything down. It doesn’t have to be deep, just something to trigger emotion and feeling. It doesn’t have to be long. The main thing is to show you’re thinking of her. Even if you’re not a writer - that’s to your advantage because it shows your sacrifice.
 
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