Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast
Jim Ramos · Jim Ramos, Christian Manhood
Show overview
Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast has been publishing since 2017, and across the 9 years since has built a catalogue of 959 episodes, alongside 6 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 520 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 12 min and 58 min — with run-times ranging widely across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Religion & Spirituality show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed earlier today, with 53 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 153 episodes published. Published by Jim Ramos, Christian Manhood.
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
View all 959 episodes(RE)quipping: Grow as a Man of Prayer: 5 Time-Tested Tips – Equipping Men in Ten EP 1002
You're Disciplined, Committed, and Still Missing Your Purpose…Here's Why – Average Joe Conversation w/ Chris Robinson EP 1001
1,000th Episode! The Best of 1,000 Episodes of the Men in the Arena Podcast! EP 1000
(RE)quipping: How Do I Know For Sure I'm Saved? Am I Really Going to Heaven? – Equipping Men in Ten EP 999
From Barbarian to Civilized: 5 Things My Bride Taught Me – Equipping Men in Ten EP 998
Hey Beginner Husband and Wife: Avoid Mistakes that Cost Us Years of Happiness w/ Michelle Lentz EP 997
7 Hard Lessons from 40 Years of Ministry – Equipping Men in Ten EP 996
God Is Not Done With You Yet: Encouragement for Christian Men w/ Gary McCusker EP 995
Escape the "Me Maze" - Podcast Highlight: Escaping the Most Dangerous Lie Christians Borrowed from Culture EP 994
The 5 Tests Men Must Pass Before God Promotes You to Lead – Equipping Men in Ten EP 993
Why Self-Improvement is Making You Worse w/ Ryan Wekenman: Escaping the Most Dangerous Lie Christians Borrowed from Culture EP 992
Guardrail #10: Build a Wall - Ten Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage EP 991
The End Times Explained w/ John Bevere: How Jesus' Second Coming Changes What You Do Today EP 990
When Giving Becomes Dangerous - Podcast Highlight: The Gifting Trap: Lessons from the Queen of Sheba and Not-So-Wise Solomon EP 989
Guardrail #9: Send It from "Us" - Ten Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage EP 988
Ep 987The Gifting Trap: Lessons from the Queen of Sheba and Not-So-Wise Solomon – Message at the MAG EP 987
Does the way you compliment, give gifts, and make someone feel cross a line? Are your words building your marriage—or quietly putting it at risk? In this week's message, Jim Ramos takes a look at an interesting story in King Solomon's life. Are your words or gifts building up your marriage…or quietly opening doors you never meant to open? Using the story of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, we unpack how unchecked affirmation, attention, and access can lead to compromised boundaries and unintended consequences. Jim's newest book, Guardrails: Ten Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage will be releasing in April 2026. Pre-order your copy today at https://tinyurl.com/guardrails115.
Ep 986Your Guide to Grit - Podcast Highlight: An Olympic Gold Medalist's Guide to Grit EP 986
This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 983 An Olympic Gold Medalist's Guide to Grit w/ Danny O'Shea Check it out! Jim's newest book, Guardrails: Ten Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage will be releasing in April 2026. Pre-order your copy today at https://tinyurl.com/guardrails115.
Ep 985Guardrail #7: Handle with Care - Ten Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage EP 985
Why are men so easily drawn to the female form? When does attraction turn into distraction—or even idolatry? In this special series of 'Average Joe' conversations, Jim Ramos sits down with Barry Myers to have a conversation the Church often avoids: men's tendency to elevate the female body to a place it was never meant to hold. Left unchecked, it can quietly shape our thoughts, habits, and choices even pulling us away from God and from the wives we're called to love and protect. Jim's newest book, Guardrails: Ten Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage will be releasing in April 2026. Pre-order your copy today at https://tinyurl.com/guardrails115.
Ep 984Guardrail #5: Compliment with Caution - Ten Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage EP 984
Do your words carry more weight than you think? Are you unintentionally creating emotional connections you never meant to start? In this special series of 'Average Joe' conversations, Jim Ramos sits down with dear friend and Pastor John Palacios as they tackle an often overlooked truth: your words have power over the opposite sex. The way you notice, affirm, and make someone feel can open doors whether you intend to or not. Too many men speak carelessly, not realizing how their words can spark emotional responses that lead to situations they're not prepared for. Jim's newest book, Guardrails: Ten Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage will be releasing in April 2026. Pre-order your copy today at https://tinyurl.com/guardrails115.
Ep 983An Olympic Gold Medalist's Guide to Grit w/ Danny O'Shea EP 983
What does it take to endure heartbreak, injuries, and years of near-misses—and still rise to Olympic gold? In this expert interview, Jim Ramos talks with Olympic figure skater Danny O'Shea and he opens up about the long, gritty road to the top. He pulls back the curtain on multiple Olympic cycles filled with partner changes, financial sacrifice, and brutal setbacks—including a concussion, torn bicep, sports hernia, and even skating on a broken foot to help secure U.S. Olympic qualification spots. If you're facing setbacks, chasing a dream, or trying to stay the course when it gets hard, this episode will challenge and inspire you.