Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast

In part 2 of our series, Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield joins Jim Ramos to cover tools 5-15 in her Fathering Toolbox. Dad, is distance growing between you and your daughter? Was your relationship better when she was a little girl? As she's growing into a young woman, are you struggling to understand her, or concerned that you might not be getting it right? This week, we brought back one of our all-time favorite guests - Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield ("The Dad Whisperer"). She sat down with Jim Ramos for a deep-dive, two-part podcast where she unpacks all 15 of her tools for girl dads from her book 'Dad, Here's What I Really Need from You: A Guide for Connecting with Your Daughter's Heart.' She mentioned that this is the first podcast interview that has ever covered ALL 15 of her practical tools for dads! (They might even help you with your wife, too.) You'll walk away from this podcast with strategies you can implement with the women in your life TODAY.

Is there something about your wife that really bugs you or frustrates you? It may be a sign of something deeper going on. In this 10-minute equipping episode, Jim Ramos unpacks one way that you can change the course of your marriage.

Men, are you making the mistake of being NICE? Many men in the church mistake goodness with niceness. In this reboot episode, Jim was joined by Paul Coughlin, author of the book No More Christian Nice Guy: When Being Nice--Instead of Good--Hurts Men, Women and Children to teach you the difference between the two.

Dad, is distance growing between you and your daughter? Was your relationship better when she was a little girl? As she's growing into a young woman, are you struggling to understand her, or concerned that you might not be getting it right? This week, we brought back one of our all-time favorite guests - Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield ("The Dad Whisperer"). She sat down with Jim Ramos for a deep-dive, two-part podcast where she unpacks all 15 of her tools for girl dads from her book 'Dad, Here's What I Really Need from You: A Guide for Connecting with Your Daughter's Heart.' She mentioned that this is the first podcast interview that has ever covered ALL 15 of her practical tools for dads! (They might even help you with your wife, too.) You'll walk away from this podcast with strategies you can implement with the women in your life TODAY.

Single guys, how do you know the woman you're with is THE ONE? How do you find your soul mate? And should you date a woman who doesn't believe the same things you do? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Jim Ramos gives you 4 questions you should ask yourself before you choose to marry the girl you are dating.

Today we're rebooting one of Jim's favorite episodes, his interview with Regi Campbell, the author of a small but mighty book, 'What Radical Husbands Do.'

Has your hobby gotten out of control? How do you know if it has? What are the signs when you are out of balance? How do you protect your children and your marriage from your passions? This week, author Shane Sunn joined Jim Ramos to discuss his book, 'Moon and Sunn: Memoir of a Fishing Legend and His Son' and help you consider whether your pastimes are causing harm in your life and family, and if so, what to do about it.

Why do so many marriages fail? How should a Christian man treat his wife to help his marriage thrive? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you the principles of the "Eight-Cow Wife" and the "Five Star Man" to help you understand how you as a Christian man should treat your wife.

This is the first of six installments in our "OG ("Original Gangster" aka "Old Guy") Series. In it, we'll take a deep dive into each of the six expectations of "older men" (aka Elder Statesmen) listed in Titus 2:2, "Older men are to be temperate, dignified, sensible, sound in faith, (sound) in love, (and sound) in perseverance." This week, Jim Ramos will teach you about the STABILITY of the OG.

Are you stuck in thinking 'do good, get good, do bad, get bad?' Performance- and works-based religion are in the heart of every Christian man. In this classic episode, co-author of 'The Shack' Wayne Jacobsen joined Jim Ramos to discuss how you can avoid the trap of performance-based religion in your own life.

Are you concerned about your kids' screentime? You know this stuff is addictive, but how should you manage the use of phones, video games, computers, and TV in a way that makes sense in a digital world? There are a lot of opinions out there on how much technology is too much. Some are too extreme, some are too lax. In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Jim Ramos offers the best guidelines he has found for managing the tech in your home. (The steps in this episode came from our interview with past expert guest, Jasper Hall, president of pureHOPE.)

In this classic episode of the Men in the Arena podcast, Gene Getz joined Jim Ramos to discuss his classic book, Measure of a Man. How do you measure up?

Has your "happily ever after turned into struggling to keep your marriage alive? You might have begun your marriage with an incomplete picture of each other that is silently, invisibly destroying your relationship. This week, Jason Karampatsos joins Jim Ramos to discuss his book, "The Elephant in the Marriage." This episode will help you discover what is trampling your marital satisfaction and how to fix it. (Jason's previous two appearances on the Men in the Arena podcast are in episodes 239 and 240.)

Are you a great dad? How do you know? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Jim Ramos gives you a 10-item checklist to help you know if you're average, mediocre dad or an excellent one.

In this bonus recording of Jim Ramos speaking at a local gathering for men in McMinnville, Oregon, he outlines his new theme for the year - "Clean the Cup" - and what it means to the Godly man.

Fighting? Miscommunication? Hurt feelings? Ever feel like you and your wife are speaking completely different languages? That's because you and your wife have different communication styles. This week, author Bill Farrel joined Jim Ramos to discuss his book, 'Men are Like Waffles, Women are Like Spaghetti." He explains why communication seemed so much easier while you were dating, and teaches you to leverage your differences to make a happier, more solid marriage. Understanding how God made men and women to communicate will change your marriage forever.

Christian men, there are 7 specific habits that Godly men build into their lives. Are they built into yours? On this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Jim Ramos shares what a Godly man does, and helps you identify whether you have a blind spot that is holding you back in your faith.

In this bonus episode, Jim Ramos asks WHO ARE YOU? God has a unique design for each man. Here's how to figure out yours. We will be look at the story of Moses in Exodus 3-4 to answer the three most important questions a man can ask: Who am I? What was I made for? What am I going to do about it? The McMinnville Area Gathering (MAG) is a weekly Men in the Arena gathering held in McMinnville, Oregon. Each week, Jim Ramos speaks to this local gathering of men in his community, and we share his teaching with you.

When Dustin Newman was 22, a devastating motorcycle accident tore off half his leg and ruined his left arm. The doctors said he'd never do a normal, full push-up again. In 2022, he joined the Men in the Arena push-up challenge and did 65,000! This week, Dustin joined Jim Ramos to dig deeper into his inspiring story of overcoming the odds with God's help. You'll walk away from this episode inspired and ready to push through the challenges and tough circumstances you are facing today.

Too close at the urinal? MANLAW VIOLATION. Looking another guy in the eye while eating a banana? MAN CARD REVOKED! In this week's equipping episode, Jim Ramos walks you through his hilarious new free book, "MANLAWS: 101 Ways to Get Your Man Card Revoked (and Rules to Live By)." If you've ever submitted a Man Law to us, you'll want to check this book out - maybe yours made it into the book! Get your copy for free, it's now available at meninthearena.org.

In this classic episode from 2018 (back when the podcast was the "Man Card" podcast), author Emerson Eggerichs joined Jim Ramos to discuss his foundational book for marriage, "Love and Respect." He describes the "crazy cycle," where a marriage begins spiraling out of control, and teaches you to stop the cycle in its tracks. https://loveandrespect.com

Do you have the Godly man's greatest asset? While Godly men should love others, there is actually a more foundational trait that comes before it. In this week's extended teaching, pastor Jim Ramos teaches you what to look for in yourself and other men. If you're looking at a Godly man, this will be the first clue.

In this classic episode from 2020, Jim Ramos was joined by author Gary Chapman, author of "The 5 Love Languages" to discuss his book for young men, "Choose Greatness: 11 Wise Decisions that Brave Young Men Make." This episode is a great opportunity for you young men to learn from one of the giants of Christian ministry.

What is a Godly man? There are 5 things Godly men do that set them apart from the rest. If you are a follower of Christ, God has an assignment for you. He created you for a specific mission that you are uniquely designed for. In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you the 5 identifying traits of a Godly man and how to uncover the purpose God has laid out just for you.

Dad, you have just 18 summers to create a lasting connection with your children! Do you feel distant from one of your kids right now? Are you mistaking physical proximity for quality time? This week, author Jim Sheils joined Jim Ramos to teach you a simple, 3-step method to create connections with your kids that will last a lifetime. Get Your Copy Now! of Jim's Newest Free Book Download! www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

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. Get Your Copy Now! of Jim's Newest Free Book Download! www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

In this classic episode from 2017 (back when we used to be called the "Man Card" podcast and the ministry was called "The Great Hunt for God") Jim Ramos was joined by author John Eldredge to discuss his groundbreaking book, Wild at Heart. Before this interview started, John saw the rack on the wall over Jim's shoulder and asked, "who killed the baby buck?" Get Your Copy Now! of Jim's Newest Free Book Download! www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Is your family addicted to screens? Are you feeling the pressure to get your kid a smart phone? This week, Brad Huddleston, author of Digital Cocaine joined Jim Ramos for a second time to make a case for a drastic reduction in your family's screen time and to help you decide if your family needs a digital detox. Get Your Copy Now! of Jim's Newest Free Book Download! www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Do you struggle to be in the Word most days of the week? Do wish you knew the Word of God better than anyone in your family? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you personal, time-tested steps to help you become a "Man of One Book." Get Your Copy Now! of Jim's Newest Free Book Download! www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Why is it so difficult for you to stay true to your word? Weak men communicate weakly. Their communication is soft and non-committal. They text first, then email, and use face-to-face or a phone call as a last resort. They make phone calls but leave no messages. They say "maybe" instead of "no." They say, "I'll try" knowing they will not. They say "Yes" knowing they will never follow through because they are too cowardly to say what they mean, when what they mean is, "No." We used to live in a world where a man's word and a handshake meant something. Now we need contracts and lawsuits to get weak males to follow through. The man of God is different. The man of God is a man of his word—or he should be. It is time to go old school. It is time to return to the words and example of Jesus who said what he meant, meant what he said, and did what he said he would do. Get Your Copy Now! of Jim's Newest Free Book Download! www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Dad, are you tired of yelling at your kids? Does your child seem to push all your buttons? Do you struggle with how to respond to rebellious or disobedient kids in a way that is loving but also holds the line? In this week's episode, Kirk Martin, host of the Calm Parenting podcast, joins Jim Ramos to teach you how to regain your calm and discipline your kids WITHOUT anger. This episode is sponsored by Kids Outdoor Zone, an outdoor ministry for the men in your church. Watch your men come alive as they pass on their outdoor skills to the fatherless children in your church. Get your Outdoor Ministry Guide, and KOZ's World Famous Meat Rub, at kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena. This episode is sponsored by MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab, a Christian-owned fitness app. Get 6 weeks free with the code ARENA30 at MTNTOUGH.com. Every man needs a locker room. Join a brotherhood of like-minded men in The Locker Room, our bi-monthly live Zoom Q&A call! We meet in the Locker Room twice a month for community, fellowship, laughter, and to help each other find biblical answers to life's difficult questions. Sharing community with these amazing men is one of the most enjoyable things I do. - Jim Ramos https://patreon.com/themeninthearena Get Jim Ramos' USA TODAY Bestselling book, Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God (https://tinyurl.com/dialedinbook)

Have you made changes in your life? Changes that are so significant that your loved ones are starting to notice? Has God used the ministry of Men in the Arena to change your world? If that's you, we want to hear your story. This year, Men in the Arena is tackling a new Hero Story challenge, and we need your help to hit our goal! Get Your Copy Now! of Jim's Newest Free Book Download! www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

On vacation recently, I (Jim) was asked if I were a "Christian." I strategically responded, "No, I am not but I do love and follow Jesus." Why did I choose those words? Because I have found that as Americans we (it may be global, but my experience is limited) throw around the word "Christian" without recognizing its significance. Here, the word Christian is nearly synonymous with a politically conservative, gun-owning, blue-jeans-wearing, homeowner, rural American. These could not be further the actual truth of this radical word. The word Christian means "Christ-one" or someone who is one with Jesus. To follow Jesus is a life-changing, plan-wrecking, purpose-giving, heart-altering event, and a lifelong process. To water it down to an in-the-moment decision that somehow transcends life into eternity is manipulative at best, deceptive at worst, and contrary to everything the Bible teaches about salvation. Nowhere in Scripture did Jesus ever call his followers to make decisions for Christ. He called them to make disciples of Christ. Matthew 28;16-20 Get Your Copy Now! of Jim's Newest Free Book Download! www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

What separates those who quit from those who finish? Knowledge? Giftedness? Raw strength? We looked at the 41 guys who finished our 65,000 Push-Up Challenge and found their characteristics in common. This week, 12 of those finishers, including Rod Handley - the guy whose push-up journey after his cancer diagnosis inspired the challenge in the first place (EP 505)- joined Jim Ramos to identify what kept them going to the finish line. Get Your Copy Now! of Jim's Newest Free Book Download! www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Are your New Year's Resolutions abandoned already? Ever struggle to set goals you will actually achieve? Do you know how to work with God to decide on your goals? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Jim Ramos outlines the lessons he's learned over four decades of goal-setting, both from successes and failures. He outlines some ideas he's taught before, and also some new techniques he has used in recent years when a goal requires forming a new habit. Get Your Copy Now! of Jim's Newest Free Book Download! www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

You've been taught 'hospitality' all wrong! When Jim Ramos discovered what it truly meant 2 years ago, it wrecked him. He realized that over 30 years of ministry, he hadn't been getting hospitality right, and even taught it to his kids wrong. In this episode, we hope you get a clearer picture of what hospitality really is and isn't. This will change what you do TODAY. The MAG is a weekly gathering of men in McMinnville, OR. This episode is from the Full Capacity Man Series.

Are you wondering where buzz words like "privilege," feeling "safe," "antiracism," and replacing wife with "partner" come from? These come from a worldview called "Intersectionality." This week, Elmo Winters joined Jim Ramos to make a case for why this worldview is antithetical to biblical Christianity. Get Your Copy Now! of Jim's Newest Free Book Download! www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

In part Five of our series 'Why You Can Trust the Bible,' pastor Jim Ramos will share why you should trust the Bible. Get Your Copy Now! of Jim's Newest Free Book Download! www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

When should a Christian man fight, and when should he turn the other cheek? You've been taught the meaning of "turn the other cheek" wrong. By the end of this episode, you'll be able to answer these two questions: What does it look like for a Christian man to protect others? In what ways do you protect those you love, the weak, and the powerless? The MAG is a weekly gathering of men in McMinnville, OR. This episode is from the Full Capacity Man Series. Get Your Copy Now! of Jim's Newest Free Book Download! www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Does following Jesus make you a weaker, softer man? Ever heard men say that they won't receive Jesus because it'll make them 'less of a man?' Maybe you've hesitated to go all-in for the same reason. This week, author Brian VanCleave joined Jim Ramos to discuss his book, 'Jesus, A Man's-Man.' By the end of this episode, you'll understand why Jesus makes you more of a man than you could imagine, and how to ignite the man's-man within you. Get Your Copy Now! of Jim's Newest Free Book Download! www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Looking for a way to pull your family together in 2023? Want to challenge yourself like never before? Is your body begging you to do something to reclaim lost ground? This week, Jim Ramos introduces our 2023 fitness challenge, the Coast-to-Coast Team Challenge. By the end of this episode, you'll know how to use this challenge to achieve both your fitness and family leadership goals. Get Your Copy Now! of Jim's Newest Free Book Download! www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

This interview went off the rails, in the best possible way! In this episode, Les Parrott joined Jim Ramos to talk about a book, but instead they ended up discussing his new tool called "Better Love" and how you can assess your marriage's strengths and weaknesses. By the end of this episode, you'll have a better idea of where your marriage is at. Get Your Copy Now! of Jim's Newest Free Book Download! www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Are your goals SMART? Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Time Sensitive In order to reach your goals these are very important things to consider. Get Your Copy Now! of Jim's Newest Free Book Download! www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Do you know the difference between a fan and a follower? Our world defines 'follower' wrong. In this episode, Men in the Arena founder Jim Ramos explains the difference between a fan and a follower, gives you some tests to figure out which you are, and brings some very special guests on to the show to illustrate what being part of the Men in the Arena Army looks like. If you have supported Men in the Arena in any way over the past year - through prayer, virtual teams, merch, donations, hero story submissions, etc. you don't want to miss this episode. Get Your Copy Now! of Jim's Newest Free Book Download! www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Jim gives you some practical things you can do this Christmas to keep Christ in Christmas. You can also find some great ideas from past Christmas episodes. Check out Episodes 304, 306, and 405. The Bethlehem Star on Youtube. Boots on the Ground: What do you do to bring your family closer to Jesus on Christmas? Get Your Copy Now! of Jim's latest free download. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Do you have what it takes to finish strong? Ever wondered why so many men today finish wrong and so few finish life well? We even see it in the Bible! If you want to be one of the few men who finish life with an exclamation point instead of a whimper, you'll need 7 critical traits. This week, Bill Newton joined Jim Ramos to discuss his book, 'ENDURE: A Christian Man's Guide to Finishing Strong.' This episode will help you diagnose if you're on the right path, teach you the 7 characteristics that separate strong finishers from wrong finishers, and help you get what you'll need to be a man who runs his race well all the way to the finish line. https://billnewton.us/ Get Your Copy Now! of Jim's Newest Free Book Download! www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Are you tired of your family's Christmas being all about gifts and spending money and not about Christ? Do you get to the end of the season and realize that, despite your good intentions, it was still all about the STUFF? This equipping episode is your Christmas solution. In it, we lay out 12 practical ideas for how you can draw your family closer to Christ. By the end of this episode, you'll know what to do differently this year! Get Your Copy Now! of Jim's Newest Free Book Download! www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Are you a man whose partner had an abortion and you're struggling to heal? Are you on the fence about whether life begins at conception? Or do you wonder if, as a man, you have the right to have an opinion about this at all? This week, Victoria Robinson joined Jim Ramos to talk about her book, They Lied to Us, Too, which describes the impact that abortion has on millions of "Forgotten Fathers." They discuss the scientific and Scriptural evidence for life at conception, startling statistics that show God at work in unwanted pregnancies, and what you should do as a man if the abortion has already happened. Abortionpillreversal.com 1-877-558-0333 Care-net.org/findapregnancycenter 1-877-791-5475 Reach out to Victoria at Reassemblelife.com https://youtu.be/JqW6MtgwePw

In part four of our series 'Why You Can Trust the Bible,' pastor Jim Ramos will show you how both external and internal evidence makes the Bible the most RELIABLE literary work ever written. Get Your Copy Now! of Jim's Newest Free Book Download! www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Are you a dad raised by a single mom? Are you a dad raised by a father who was there but not really there? Are you a dad raised by a father who wasn't a Christian? Thousands of Christian men are raising families but have no idea what they're doing. If that's you, this week, Kent Evans joins Jim Ramos to help you solve that. They talk about his book, "Bring the Hammer," and Kent introduces you to 10 new tools for your fatherhood tool belt. By the end of this episode, you'll be a better dad. Get Your Copy Now! of Jim's Newest Free Book Download! www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast