Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast

Jim Ramos shares 5 lessons he learned from climbing the tallest mountain of the Bighorn Mountains. Did he summit? Listen to the podcast and find out. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum Contact us.

When it comes to leaving a legacy many men fall short. Many leave brokeness. What kind of legacy will you leave for those you love? Joe Pellegrino is a men's pastor, author, speaker, certified life coach, consultant and entrepreneur. He is the President and founder of Legacy Minded Men, whose mission is to "Transform lives by engaging, encouraging and equipping men to build a Christ-centered legacy". He has appeared several times on television including Fox News and TBN and been featured on many radio programs across the country speaking on men's issues. Joe is the co-author of the books Safe at Home, Transformed, That's My Dad! And Fathers Say. Joe has also developed and presents several workshops and seminars including Standing in the Gap, Not Just An Average Joe, The 5.5 Questions Everyone Must Answer and Transformed. He and his wife, Bethanne, have three children and one grandchild. Boots on the Ground: Write your very own epitaph. What do you want on your tombstone? https://www.legacymindedmen.org/resources/books/ https://www.legacymindedmen.org www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum Contact us.

There are three owners of your member. Dr. Douglas Weiss speaks on the owners of the member and what is the protocol when it comes usage of said member. 1 Cor 7:1-4 www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum Contact us.

Haines Maxwell is a part of a men's ministry that meets each week in a barn where men get real with each other. The things that happen there can only be described as heart surgery. You will be inspired to A. Find a "Barn" near you or B. Start your own "Barn" ministry. Because men no longer need to live a life of quiet desperation! www.barnbrothers.org https://www.facebook.com/BarnBrothers/ Boots on the Ground Moment: Get away and ponder this question. Who is your 2am friend? If you don't have one, you need to get one. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum Contact us.

When you look at your wife who and what do you see? In this episode men will be challenged by how they see their wives. If they don't see the beauty they married anymore, then some tough questions need to be answered. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum Contact us.

Dr. Douglas Weiss has some of the best tools for men to beat their porn addiction. Or you may say you just dabble a little bit. It all leads to destruction. You are going to hear about this topic in a whole new way that we believe will help you overcome this struggle/battle. Dr. Douglas Weiss is a Licensed Psychologist and the Executive Director of Heart to Heart Counseling Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. As Director, Dr. Weiss maintains a number of counselors, support groups, 3 and 5 Day Intensive workshops. Dr. Weiss is also the President of the American Association for Sex Addiction Therapy (AASAT). Dr. Weiss is a frequent guest in the national television, radio and print media and a prolific writer on marriage, addiction and self help topics pertaining to Intimacy in marriage, singlehood, men's and women's issues and recovery from addiction. He is an international conference speaker on healthy marriages, and men's recovery. Clean: A Proven Plan for Men Committed to Sexual Integrity Boots on the Ground: Get Covenanteyes on all of your devices! You wouldn't walk into a porn store, would you? That is what you are doing when your phone and computers are not protected. Get some guys that you are accountable to on your team. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum Contact us.

Men, it so important for our daughters to hear from us that they are beautiful. They need to be hugged by us and told they are loved. If we don't do it some hormonal boy will fill in the gap. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum Contact us.

Nate Larkin, author of Samson and the Pirate Monks, shares about the struggles men face with porn who are in the church, his story and how he overcame it, and what other men can and should do. Nate Larkin is the founder of the Samson Society. A graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary, Nate started out as a church planter in the 1980's but abandoned the pastoral ministry after five years because he was in despair over his inability to gain victory over porn and prostitution. He went into business, forming Engineering Support Team, a company that provides marketing, customer care and technical writing services for forensic engineers. After two decades of secret sexual behavior, Nate was discovered by his wife. That's when he finally sought help. His first steps toward freedom came in a 12-step recovery program, which breathed new life into his experience of the gospel. In 2004, Nate and a few friends launched the Samson Society in Franklin, Tennessee, as a place where Christian men of every description – not just those battling addiction – can bring their real selves, say the real truth, and walk together in the light. The Samson Society has grown to more than 400 local groups and dozens of virtual groups that connect online. You can learn more about Nate's story in the book "Samson and the Pirate Monks: Calling Men to Authentic Brotherhood," which was published by Thomas Nelson in 2007, or his I Am Second video on YouTube. Nate also wrote, with NASCAR legend Darrell Waltrip, "Sundays Will Never Be the Same: Racing, Tragedy, and Redemption – My Life in America's Fastest Sport" (Simon and Schuster 2012). He is the co-host of the Pirate Monk Podcast and the Positive Sobriety Podcast and a frequent speaker at conferences and retreats. Boots on the Ground Moment: Go on to the Samson Society website and check out their groups. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum Contact us.

When a boy is called out to be a man by men he responds. It takes a man to call manhood out of this boy. In this day males are so confused about manhood. So, we have to initiate a rite of passage for our sons! www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum Contact us.

Gordon Dalbey is the author of, Healing the Masculine Soul. There is such a thing as a rite of passage for men. Most men have no idea when or how they become a man. Gordon speaks to this and how the Heavenly Father is calling the man out in you. Gordon Dalbey's first book Healing the Masculine Soul pioneered the Christian men's movement in 1988 and is still a bestseller, with French and Italian translations. The author of eight books, he has ministered around the US and world, including France, Italy, England, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and South Africa. Gordon has been a Peace Corps Volunteer in Nigeria, high school teacher in Chicago and San Jose (CA), and pastor in Los Angeles. A popular conference and retreat speaker, he has appeared on Focus on the Family, The 700 Club, and hundreds of other radio and TV shows. He holds an M.Div. from Harvard, an M.A. in journalism from Stanford, and a B.A. from Duke. He and his wife Mary, a psychologist, live in Santa Barbara, CA. www.abbafather.com Boots on the Ground moment: Go back to your church, your family, or community and come up with a rite of passage for the boys in your life. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum Contact us.

Matt Friedeman believes that restricting the time our kids watch tv is the best thing we can do for them. Or...kill the flatscreen all-together! it's a radical statement, listen to the statistics surrounding your kids and the television set. Discipleship in the Home www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum Contact us.

Many men go to church and struggle with the "worship". Jeff Deyo challenges men to look at "worship" differently. Jeff Deyo (@jeffdeyo) is a worship leader, author, recording artist, songwriter, speaker, podcaster, and professor who could eat Mexican food for every meal! He is known internationally as the former lead singer of the Grammy-nominated, Dove Award-winning group, Sonicflood, and lives to help people grow closer to God. He recently published his first book, Awakening Pure Worship, worldwide through Destiny Image Publishers, and he is the creator of the Pure Worship Podcast and the Pure Worship Institute. He holds the high honor of being a professor at North Central University in Minneapolis, MN, and he is one of the worship pastors at Celebration Church in Lakeville, MN. He travels extensively leading worship, speaking, and coaching worship teams, and is a regular leader and speaker at different men's events. He has been happily married to his college sweetheart, Martha, since 1992. Together, they have four beautiful children, Roman, Evan, Channing, and Clara as well as two pet leopard geckos, two beta fish, and one mouse named Raton. Awakening Pure Worship Boots on the Ground: This Sunday go to church. Show up and be present. Go for the only reason to meet with your creator. Let us know how that goes. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum Contact us.

Matt Friedeman shares on the topic of discipleship and who's responsibility this is in a man's home. How intentional should a man be at discipling his kids in his home? Can't a man just take them to church? The John M. Case Professor of Evangelical Studies @ Wesley Biblical Seminary for 32 years, Founding and Current Pastor – DaySpring Community Church, Author of multiple books including The Master Plan of Teaching, The Accountability Connection, Discipleship in the Home, Life-Changing Bible Study, Discipleship, Hidden in the Heart: A Catechism for Children. Currently minister regularly as a chaplain at a local prison and outside an abortion clinic. Have had a local/statewide/national radio broadcast – The Matt Friedeman Show. Have had a regular local (2x weekly) newspaper column in the op-ed page of our statewide-daily – The Clarion-Ledger. Political analyst for local TV – WAPT. Psalm 127:3-5 Discipleship in the Home Robert Coleman's book; Master Plan of Evangelism Boots on the Ground Moment: Get together with your wife and craft an Age 18 List for your kids. What do you want to see your have victory over when they turn 18? www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum Contact us.

Wayne Jacobsen unpacks his book, He Loves Me with Jim Ramos. Are you stuck in thinking do good, get good, do bad get bad? Wayne helps men look at their relationship with Jesus completely different. Not in a way that you are trying to good. As an author and speaker Wayne travels the world helping people find freedom from performance-based religion, so they can embrace a relationship with God deeply rooted in his affection for them. His most popular titles include He Loves Me: Learning to Live in the Father's Affection, So You Don't Want to Go to Church Anymore, Finding Church, In Season, and A Man Like No Other. He was also co-writer and publisher of The Shack, which sold over twenty-four million copies worldwide. A former pastor, Wayne now hosts Lifestream.org, which provides resources for spiritual growth and a podcast at TheGodJourney.comto encourage people thinking outside the box of religious obligation. Both have inspired many to a more vibrant faith and a greater understanding of living in the church Jesus is building in the world. He has been married to Sara for 44 years and lives in Southern California where they enjoy their adult children and grandchildren. Boots on the Ground: Get away for an hour or so. Ask yourself how you can be a safe place for your wife, kids, and others around you. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum Contact us.

When a man gets it... Families are saved, communities thrive, fatherlessness is eradicated, the porn industry goes limp, drug and alcohol abuse goes down, and the world changes. And God wants to start with you, man. "Fix the men and you fix 80% of the world's pain and suffering." - Wes Stafford www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum Contact us.

Matt Loehr talks about accountability with action. Most accountability relationships include confession but do not require action. Are you asking the tough questions, and are you willing to be called out? Are you meeting each week with a purpose? In this episode you will learn about D.A.R.E. in accountability. Discover, Ask, Require, and Evaluate. www.daretobedifferent.com [email protected] Boots on the Ground Moment: Add one more accountability partner to your Arsenal. Ask tough questions and Evaluate progress. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum Contact us.

In the Bible when God started a movement he almost always started with a man. Our question is, what is your church doing to reach men? If men are the solution shouldn't the church be intentional about reaching them? www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum Contact us.

Men don't have an excuse on why they aren't being a man. Joe Martin helps men wherever they are at or what their past looks like. Joe is an award-winning international speaker, author, educator, and certified "man builder." He's authored or co-authored nine books, including Are You the Man: 201 Lessons I Wish My Dad Would Have Taught Me, The Real Man Spiritual Leader Blueprint, and Gifts & Handkerchiefs: A Lesson in Servant Leadership. Joe has spoken for more than 750 businesses, organizations, churches, colleges & universities, and K-12 schools/districts, and he was voted "National Speaker of the Year" by the Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities. He's also the host of "Real Men Connect," the #1 top-rated radio podcast on iTunes for Christian Men. To find out more about his remarkable story of redemption from abject poverty, abandonment, abuse, and addiction, visit him on the web at www.RealMenConnect.com, or email: [email protected] Boots on the Ground Find a "Howard". Find a mentor! Add a mentor to your arsenol. Find the man who is respected and will walk with you to disciple you to be a better man. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum Contact us.

Don't go at it alone,men! Get after life with a group of men! It's biblical. Men need to band together to defend against the darkness. Your family needs you to have a defense plan. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum Contact us.

Men do hard things. They do things that stretch them. Hear from some of the men who finished the 2019 Death Ruck in Oregon. They had to overcome many things and prepare for the long journey. We want to challenge you to do something hard this year. What will it be for you? www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum Contact us.

It is said that men are responsible for 80% of the world's problems. But they are also the solution to those problems. Are you part of the solution to the world's problems? When a man gets it everyone wins! www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum Contact us.

The Father is irreplaceable to his children. Men, you are needed by them. We hope this episode encourages you to step into that role with boldness and passion. Pete has been involved in developing men for over 40 years, helping guys come to understand who they are as God's sons and how the Father is willing to invest Himself in developing them every day of their lives so that they can become the men He always intended them to be and who they deeply desire to be: real men! His passion is to leave no man left behind on the battlefield of life and to help men flourish, for as men flourish spiritually so do women, children, churches and culture! He desires to show how Grace builds guys into men and men into mentors. A Californian, Pete founded a PCA church in Orlando, Florida, where he served for 26 years as Senior Pastor. He has served churches in California, Illinois, Connecticut and Florida. He is a graduate of Biola College in Communications, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (M.Div) and Reformed Theological Seminary (D. Min) in Oviedo, Florida. Pete was one of the first speakers on the Man in the Mirror faculty and now is Pastor Emeritus, Executive Director, FORGE, City Wide Ministry to Men In Orlando, Florida (www.ForgeTruth.com). Pete has taught Communications and Theology of Ministry at Reformed Theological Seminary in Oviedo, Florida and Theology of Ministry at Knox Seminary. His first book is, Like Father, Like Son, How Knowing God As Father Changes Men, published by New Growth Press. Pete is on the Board of Key Life Network and has participated in the Friday radio broadcast with Steve Brown for many years. Dr. Pete Alwinson Pastor Emeritus, Executive Director FORGE Man in the Mirror www.ForgeBibleStudy.com www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum Contact us.

You Are The Sum Of The 5 People Closest To You. With that said who are the men on your roof, in your corner, and who call you to greatness? We need those in our lives who have enough courage to call us out and up into manhood. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum Contact us.

Gene Getz speaks of the 20 attributes of a man. We have to ask ourselves, How do we measure up? There are thousands of books published every year. However, very few stay in print—especially for years! "The Measure of a Man" is one of those exceptions. It has never gone out of print for over 40 years! This amazing publishing story began in 1973! Dr. Gene Getz had just launched the first Fellowship Bible Church the previous year in November. Word spread and growth was immediate in this new and innovative environment. Reflecting on those early months, Gene shared his immediate concern that numerical growth parallel spiritual growth. "I didn't want a church that was a mile wide and an inch thick," he said. "I was certainly not opposed to quantitative growth. After all, the first church in Jerusalem grew by leaps and bounds. But the New Testament is clear! All of the New Testament letters focus on spiritual growth—measuring up to the stature of the fullness of Christ" (Ephesians 4:11-16). https://bibleprinciples.org/measure-of-a-man/ Get Your Copy Now! of Tell Them, What Great Fathers Tell Their Sons and Daughters www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Men need men in their lives that will bring them to the healing touch of Jesus. When a man is broken and hurting they need men with guts to walk with them into healing. Reach out. Find those guys who will walk with you. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum Contact us.

Dr. Gene Getz is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute, earned a BA from Rocky Mountain College, an MA from the Wheaton Graduate School and a Ph.D. from New York University. He has served as a professor at Moody Bible Institute and Dallas Theological Seminary. After 20 years in the academic world, Gene became involved in church planting and, in 1972, launched the Fellowship Bible Church movement. Today, some 30,000 people worship in approximately 12 churches in the Dallas area alone and hundreds of Fellowship churches throughout the United States trace their roots back to Gene's church planting efforts. Gene is also a prolific author. Most of his 60 books have grown out of his experience as a pastor. "The Measure of a Man" has become a classic and is used around the world for personal and group study. His books, "The Measure of a Healthy Church" and "Elders and Leaders: God's Plan for Leading the Church" (both published by Moody) remain breakthrough biblical studies for church leaders. Gene now serves as President of the Center for Church Renewal and has completed a 7-year Bible project using the Holman Christian Standard Bible. The Life Essentials Study Bibleis the first Multi-Media Study Bible which contains 1,500 principles from Genesis to Revelation. Gene also airs a 2-minute daily feature on numerous radio stations called "Bible Principles" which can be accessed by going to www.bibleprinciples.org where you'll discover information about Gene's Life Essentials Study Bible. A free app is also available for iPhone, iPad and Android named "Life Essentials." Boots on the Ground: Get in the Habit of reading the Bible. Get into the Word of God. Up your game and read your Bible. Order your Men in the Arena Bible today! https://squareup.com/store/The-Great-Hunt-for-God/item/study-bible https://bibleprinciples.org Get Your Copy Now! of Tell Them, What Great Fathers Tell Their Sons and Daughters www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

In this episode, Jim speaks about those men that we need in our lives that call us out. What kind of men are they and where are they in our life? We will become like those we spend the most time with. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum Contact us.

Daniel Lagan has worked for Iron Sharpens Iron Men's Ministry fo rthe past 8 years. At the age of 30 Daniel has a lot of wisdom because of the men he surrounds himself with. He was raised with a work ethic and he was humble enough as a young man to learn from those who have gone before him so that he can be prepared for what God has before him today. www.ironsharpensiron.net Boots on the Ground: Go to ironsharpensiron.net look for an equipping conference or marriage conference in your area and sign up. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum Contact us.

Who are the men on the roof that we are refering to? These are the guys who got your back. Men need these guys in their life. THey need men with guts, and passion. Who aren't afraid to call you out and up. Enjoy this 4 part series on Men on the Roof. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum Contact us.

Robert Kandell is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, best selling author, and has taught over 10,000 students in 400 workshops, coaching sessions and lectures how to live an authentic, unHIDDEN life. He is a veteran of many worlds and has spent time in corporate America, a start-up, and built an international 8-figure business based on relationship, intimacy and sexuality. He currently teaches and lectures within the US and internationally and runs a successful consulting firm helping small businesses to become marketable and profitable. He is the host of the highly successful podcast, TuffLove and author of the recent Amazon #1 Best Seller – unHIDDEN – A Book for Men and Those Confused By Them. Robert is an accomplished teacher, coach, and lecturer. An expert in interpersonal communication and relationships, he has helped thousands of students find a more balanced, energized life with better relationships, more sex and more happiness. His coaching style is challenging, highly rewarding, and definitely not for the faint hearted. He has been described as "part football coach, part loving dad and part slightly crazed drill sergeant". He is an supporter of the MENtour – a male- only, mentorship driven education nonprofit based in Los Angeles. Founded in 2012, The MENtour™ champions transformative experiences for middle school students, males specifically, through the vehicle of mentorship. Rooted in social emotional learning techniques, provide students with the tools necessary to succeed in the classroom and beyond. Boots on the ground. If you are not confronting something that you need to confront, do it. Find a friend to help you. Don't live anymore with out confronting the thing you need to. https://robertkandell.com

There may be many causes that men care about. But, if they do not support them they do not get to celebrate with them when they when. How can a man say that a certain team is their team if they never buy a ticket, never put on the team gear, or somehow financially support the team. We want to challenge men to get in the arena and champion the causes that they care about. www.meninthearena.org

Jack Deere, formerly an associate professor of Old Testament at Dallas Theological Seminary, is a writer and lecturer who speaks on friendship with God and on the gifts of the Holy Spirit. He is the author of the bestselling book, Surprised by the Power of the Spirit. Follow Jack on Facebook. Boots on the Ground Set a regular time to pray to feel the affection from God. Focus in on your time with God. Listen and build a relationship in Prayer. https://eveninourdarkness.com Get Your Copy Now! of Tell Them, What Great Fathers Tell Their Sons and Daughters www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Five Key things that will help you in fighting for your marriage from Jason Karampatsos' book, The Elephant in the Marriage. www.meninthearena.org

For decades Patrick Morley has been regarded as one of America's most respected authorities on the unique challenges and opportunities facing men. Through his speaking and writing, he is a tireless advocate for men, encouraging and inspiring them to change their lives in Christ. "The ministry of Man in the Mirror exists," says Patrick Morley, "in answer to the prayers of all those wives, mothers, and grandmothers who have for decades been praying for the men in their lives." Patrick Morley graduated with honors from the University of Central Florida. He has earned a PhD in management, completed postgraduate studies at the Harvard Business School and Oxford University, and graduated from Reformed Theological Seminary. He lives in Winter Park, Florida, with his wife, Patsy. They have two married children and five grandchildren. www.christianmanbook.com www.maninthemirror.org Boots on the Ground. Got to website download the free coaching guide. and Buy the book The Christian Man. Read it. Daily prayer of a Husband. Father, I said til death do us part. I want to meet it. Help me to love you more than her and her more than anything or anyone else, help me bring her into your presence today. Make us one like you are three in one. I want to hear her, cherish her, and serve her so she would love you more and we can bring you glory.

Keith Collins shares a simple concept of being a victor in life instead of being a victim. Most have had unfortunate things happen in their life, but those things don't define us. www.meninthearena.org

Keith Collins shares about his book, Fatherless. Keith Collins believes that we are all more than our past. In a motivational guide for men of all ages, Collins details his own past as he grew up in Atlanta, witnessed his parents' breakup at the age of three. Then he helplessly watched as a string of males entered his life without any commitment to being the father figure he needed. Collins faced many challenges and obstacles for several years as he struggled to find his way. Collins, who today travels the country motivating men and fathers to rise above their past, shares a practical roadmap that guides men to learn from their life experiences and reach their fullest God given potential. While offering insight into his personal experiences, Collins also examines the biblical and societal role of the male in today's society, the effects of a fatherless household, the victim mentality, and the ABCs of salvation. Included with each chapter are introspective questions that will help men look within for answers, discover self limiting beliefs, and unleash the endless possibilities. Fatherless shares a guidance and wisdom that empowers and encourages men to overcome obstacles and become all they are called to be. "Keith's purpose in writing this inspirational book is to stimulate all young men to persevere to be the best that they can be!" -James H. Burton, Ph.D. Author, Human nature meditations-Concentrations for managers and other human beings Boots on the Ground: Leaders are readers. Find one book on manhood, and read it. https://www.keithcollins360.com

Change doesn't just happen. When you change your diet you will change your life. We hope this podcast inspires you to become the best version of you! www.meninthearena.org

Yves Johnson is the President of Christ Is My Savior Ministries. He is a leader in developing and facilitating training programs for team building, team growth and executive coaching, and motivational speaking to Faith-Base organizations, military, government, private organizations, as well as not for profit entities. The training programs directly aided employees in promotions, personal development and skills development. Boots on the Ground: Pray and Develop an battle plan for your life. Outside the Wire

In this episode Jason Karampatsos shares from his book The Elephant in the Marriage on what is means to draw closer to your wife. How is this done and what are the effects of doing so? The Elephant in the Marriage www.meninthearena.org

Be ambitiously curious about your spouse. Dr. Jason Karampatsos is the lead pastor of New Life Assembly of God in Janesville, Wisconsin, the co-founder of the City of Refuge Counseling Network and the author of The Elephant in the Marriage. As an ordained minister and a licensed counselor with a Ph.D. in pastoral counseling, he helps men navigate both spiritual and mental health challenges. He writes extensively on the impact of perspectives and perceptions upon everyday realities and especially upon marriages. He is an active speaker for men's conferences, marriage retreats and workshops, and speaks to pastors and churches across the country on how to thrive in their relationships. www.june3rd.com Boots on the Ground Moment: Sit down with your wife and listen to her, to discover one new nugget about her. Get Your Copy Now! of Tell Them, What Great Fathers Tell Their Sons and Daughters www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

This part 2 episode covers The Man Card Book, 5 Characteristics Separating Men from Boys. We live in a confusing world where many have no idea what a man is and does. We will unpack this in this two-part equipping podcast. Order your copy of The Man Card today! www.meninthearena.org

BJ Foster gives us tools to become a better dad. We tackle the importance of fully engaging with our kids as they grow. Being a dad who takes care of our kids financially is not enough. Men, there is more to be done. BJ Foster is Director of Content Creation for Family First, a national nonprofit that helps families love each other well. Family First includes three programs (All Pro Dad, iMOM, and the Family Minute with Mark Merrill) that offer parenting and marriage advice that receive over ten million visitors every year. BJ has written hundreds of articles and has been a speaker on the subjects of manhood, marriage, and fatherhood. He utilizes his experience in the corporate world, politics, and over fifteen years working with adolescents. BJ grew up in Philadelphia, but currently lives in Tampa, FL with his wife and two children. However, he remains a passionate Philadelphia sports fan. Boots on the Ground Moment: Go to allprodad.com Subscribe Get your daily dose of All-Pro Dad. [email protected]

This episode covers The Man Card Book, 5 Characteristics Separating Men from Boys. We live in a confusing world where many have no idea what a man is and does. We will unpack this in this two-part equipping podcast. Order your copy of The Man Card today! www.meninthearena.org

We as men are great at protecting others. But, we are not so great at protecting ourselves. There are some questions we need to ask our wives that will help us be protectors of ourselves as well. www.meninthearena.org

Brett Clemmer is a husband, father, disciple-maker, outdoor enthusiast, and avid Boston sports fan. Brett joined Man in the Mirror in 2000 and serves as President. His passion is to make the church relevant to younger men and men on the fringe. In his writing and speaking, Brett breaks through the resistance that many men feel toward spiritual topics with his use of personal stories and humor. Boots on the Ground Moment: Do one thing. Find out when and plan on attending the next men's event at your church. If you don't go to church, grab your family this week and go! [email protected] Get Your Copy Now! of Tell Them, What Great Fathers Tell Their Sons and Daughters www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

As men, we possess power in our words. What we speak over our wife and kids can bring life or destruction. This episode should challenge you in the way you speak over them. www.meninthearena.org

Men need to reach out, raise your hand, ask another man to mentor you, disciple you, help you to become stronger in your weak areas. Simply raising your hand and asking another man to come along side you on this journey is the beginning of great things. Scott Wiggins has spent the last 30 plus years leading men and women. For over 26 years of that time, Scott served in the United States Air Force. A retired Brigadier General, he held numerous positions of leadership from flight to squadron to group to wing commands. As a pilot, he has extensive combat experience and the unique honor of working for Air Force One for two years. Since leaving the Air Force, Scott has served as the Director of Staff of Pinelake Church. Pinelake is a multi-site church with five campus locations in Mississippi. Scott pastors and oversees the staff of 150 who, in turn, shepherd a weekly congregational attendance of over 11,000. Boots on the Ground Moment: Raise your hand. Ask a guy you respect to help you. [email protected] www.meninthearena.org

Men are made to carry heavy loads. What does that mean? Listen and find out. www.meninthearena.org

Corey Davis was on a fishing boat when the bow cracked and started sinking. He almost died 3 times while helping to save the crew. Enjoy this heroic story! Boots on the Ground Assignment. Find One Thing that you will do to express your love for your wife and children everyday. www.meninthearena.org

To be known or to be anonymous is the question. There is a tension between the man and the fan in the arena. What do we see in the church? Are men being put on display for Jesus or are they sitting back quietly so as to not bring attention to themselves? How are we suppose to live? What does the Bible say about this? www.meninthearena.org