Challenger: Why God Hardwired You for Hard Things – Message at the MAG EP 1006
2026/05/22 | 26 mins.
Men were built for challenge. From work to competition to everyday life, men come alive when they're pushed to the wall. In this week's message, Jim Ramos unpacks why God wired men this way — and how embracing challenge can make you a stronger husband, better father, and a more dangerous man for good. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your impact story! You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena.
(RE)quipping: Why Wife is Greater Than Kids for the Christian Man – Equipping Men in Ten EP 1005
2026/05/20 | 8 mins.
It's (RE)quipping Wednesday! This is a reboot of a past Equipping Men in Ten episode, 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, Pastor Jim Ramos walks you through what the Bible teaches about where you family priorities should lie, and what it means for your family, step-family, wife (1st, 2nd, or 3rd), and kids. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena.
Marriage Check-in: 6 Questions for a Strong and Lasting Marriage – Equipping Men in Ten EP 1004
2026/05/19 | 7 mins.
Most marriages don't fall apart overnight — they drift apart quietly. In this weeks Equipping Men in Ten, Jim Ramos breaks down 6 simple but powerful questions every couple should be asking regularly to stay connected, avoid resentment, and stop getting blindsided when things go wrong. If you want a healthier, stronger marriage, start here. This teaching is inspired by our friend Chris Herb from couplesmarriageministry.org Listen to his full interview here! Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. (https://tinyurl.com/7Guardrails) You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena.
Why You're Not Happy w/ Tim Ross: Finding the Peace You're Looking For EP 1003
2026/05/15 | 1h 1 mins.
Your happiness will always fall short if you're chasing the wrong thing. In this week's expert interview, Jim Ramos talks to Tim Ross, author of the book The Missing Peace: How to Be Held Together When You're Falling Apart. Tim talks about the hidden wounds men carry, the pride that keeps us silent, and where healing starts. Check out Tim Ross's book 'The Missing Peace'! (https://tinyurl.com/peace115) Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. (https://tinyurl.com/7Guardrails) You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena.
(RE)quipping: Grow as a Man of Prayer: 5 Time-Tested Tips – Equipping Men in Ten EP 1002
2026/05/13 | 9 mins.
It's (RE)quipping Wednesday! This is a reboot of a past Equipping Men in Ten episode, EP #617. You know you SHOULD pray, but do you have trouble blocking out consistent time for prayer? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Jim Ramos shares 5 time-tested, simple ways for you to become a man of prayer. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena.
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 an expert in the realm of masculinity and Christian manhood, with authors like John Eldredge, Gary Chapman, Gene Getz, Patrick Morley, and Emerson Eggerichs. Jim reads their books and boils down their teachings into a powerful interview to help you learn from their expertise.
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 become the man you've always known you could be.
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.
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