Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast

We are all trying to find ways to nudge our kids towards Christ. It's an uphill battle because of the influence of secular media and video games that are so prevalent in our culture. What if there was a way to let your kids explore and enjoy screen time but in a safe, Godly environment? In this week's interview, Jim Ramos talks to the CEO and founder of TruPlay, Brent Dusing. TruPlay is a gaming platform created to bring high-quality, fun, and biblically sound entertainment to audiences worldwide. Brent discusses how TruPlay was founded and how it's bringing safe, quality games to this next generation. You can download the TruPlay Games app on your iOS or Android device or check them out at www.truplaygames.com. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

A good Christian man is NOT a NICE GUY. In fact, NICE GUYS are ruining this world. In this equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you about the difference between a nice guy and a good man like Jesus, why you should be a good man, not a nice guy, and what the Bible says about the kind of good Christian men should strive for, pulling from Titus and 1 Timothy. The Dialed In man of God is a good man. But he is NOT a Christian nice guy. If that's not you yet, this episode will help. In this series, recorded in South Africa on a safari, Jim Ramos introduces you to the 20 qualities of a man of God pulled from Titus and 1 Timothy, as laid out in his new USA Today bestselling book, 'Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God' released September 3, 2024 with David C Cook publishing. Each episode will walk you through one quality. You can order your copy of the book on Amazon at https://tinyurl.com/dialedinbook or learn more at meninthearena.org/dialedin. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

What do you picture your marriage looking like in ten years? What about twenty? Will it be better than it is today? One thing is for sure: it will be different. The good news is there are some things you can start doing now and ensure your marriage makes it long-term and thrives. In this week's interview, author Dr. Kim Kimberling joins Jim Ramos to discuss his book, "Love, Intimacy, and Sex in the Second Half." Dr. Kim shares his experience from his 54 years of marriage on what we can do to bulletproof our marriages. Here is the link to Dr. Kim's book: https://tinyurl.com/SecondHalf115 (Using our link to check out the book helps support our ministry - thanks!) [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks of free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

Are you a generous man? There's an easy way to tell. In this equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you how to know if you're a generous man like Jesus, and what the Bible says about generosity, pulling from Titus and 1 Timothy. The Dialed In man of God is a generous man with his wealth, time, and talents. If that's not you yet, this episode will help. In this series, recorded in South Africa on a safari, Jim Ramos introduces you to the 20 qualities of a man of God pulled from Titus and 1 Timothy, as laid out in his new USA Today Best Seller, 'Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God' released September 3, 2024 with David C Cook publishing. Each episode will walk you through one quality. You can order your copy of the book on Amazon at https://tinyurl.com/dialedinbook or learn more at meninthearena.org/dialedin. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

Are you called to be a leader of men? Are you currently serving in a leadership position? It can be lonely at the top, pushing against the cultural norms and bureaucracy of the church to reach men. In this week's interview, Jim Ramos interviews Scott Haima, Executive Director of the National Coalition of Ministries to Men (NCMM). He shares the importance of men's leaders collaborating, encouraging, and becoming a resource to other men in the trenches. To attend the 2024 NCMM National Conference, visit https://ncmm.org. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks of free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

Note: Jim accidentally says the wrong Greek word in this episode, "Xenophilia" which means 'the love for, attraction to, or appreciation of foreign people, manners, customs, or cultures' - the actual word outlined in the book is 'Philoxenia' which combines filo, which means "love", and xenos, which means "stranger" and covers the concept of hospitality. Christian men, you're called by God to be "hospitable," but our culture defines the word wrong! Hospitality actually means something totally different in the Bible. In this equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you about becoming a Hospitable man like Jesus, and what the Bible says about hospitality, pulling from Titus and 1 Timothy. The Dialed In man of God is a hospitable man. He welcomes a very specific type of person into his home. If you don't know what type of person yet, this episode will help. In this series, recorded in South Africa on a safari, Jim Ramos introduces you to the 20 qualities of a man of God pulled from Titus and 1 Timothy, as laid out in his new book, 'Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God' releasing September 3, 2024 with David C Cook publishing. Each episode will walk you through one quality. You can order your copy of the book on Amazon at https://tinyurl.com/dialedinbook or learn more at meninthearena.org/dialedin. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

Are you tired of witnessing a decline in moral values and a departure from a God-centered culture? What can you do TODAY to counter this trend and push back? In this week's interview, author Joe Oden joins Jim Ramos to discuss his book, "Prayer That Ignites Revival: The Catalyst to Every Spiritual Awakening". Joe shares why we can be hopeful and sheds light on why revival and awakening could be right around the corner. Here is the link to Joe's book: https://tinyurl.com/ignites115 (Using our link to check out the book helps support our ministry - thanks!) [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks of free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

A Christian man is called to be a Protector. Protecting the weak and helpless in in the job description for the man of God. In this equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you about becoming a Protector like Jesus, and what the Bible says about violence and protecting others, pulling from Titus and 1 Timothy. The Dialed In man of God is a protector. He doesn't shy from conflict, but rather enters into it in order to protect the weak and powerless. If that's not you yet, this episode will help. In this series, recorded in South Africa on a safari, Jim Ramos introduces you to the 20 qualities of a man of God pulled from Titus and 1 Timothy, as laid out in his new book, 'Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God' releasing September 3, 2024 with David C Cook publishing. Each episode will walk you through one quality. You can order your copy of the book on Amazon at https://tinyurl.com/dialedinbook or learn more at meninthearena.org/dialedin. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

Do you feel tethered to your past failures, hurts, and insecurities? Men, we are called to show grit and push past our shortcomings to let the world feel the full force of who we are in Christ. In this message in the "Take Courage" series from the MAG, Pastor Jim Ramos shares how we can develop grit and ensure we can endure life's hardships and finish strong. This message is from The MAG, The McMinnville Area Gathering for men, which meets weekly most Wednesday nights at Grange Hall in McMinnville, Oregon. You can come out to see Jim Ramos in person checking his speaking schedule at menintherena.org, or bring him to speak at your next event. (Note: Jim's speaking calendar is filling up fast due to the Sept 3 release of his new book, "Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God" with David C Cook publishing.) You can order your copy of the book on Amazon at https://tinyurl.com/dialedinbook or learn more at meninthearena.org/dialedin. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

It's Dialed In's official release day! Join pastor Jim Ramos as he celebrates a major milestone - the official launch of his first traditionally-published book. Learn about the journey to get here and how God has shown up in unexpected ways. We're praying that He will use this book to impact millions of men! If you haven't ordered your copy yet, now's the time - every order this week counts towards our bestseller list status! Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God -> tinyurl.com/dialedinbook [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks of free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

There are 3 types of men in conflict: peacefaker, peacebreaker, and peacemaker. You know Christian men are called to be peacemakers, but how do you do that without being a doormat? In this equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you becoming a vigilant man and what the Bible says about vigilance, pulling from Titus and 1 Timothy. The Dialed In man of God is a peacemaker. He doesn't shy from conflict, but rather enters into it in order to bring peace. If that's not you yet, this episode will help. In this series, recorded in South Africa on a safari, Jim Ramos introduces you to the 20 qualities of a man of God pulled from Titus and 1 Timothy, as laid out in his new book, 'Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God' releasing September 3, 2024 with David C Cook publishing. Each episode will walk you through one quality. You can order your copy of the book on Amazon at https://tinyurl.com/dialedinbook or learn more at meninthearena.org/dialedin. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

STAY VIGILANT! Men, are you staying vigilant? What does vigilance look like for the godly Christian man? In this equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you to become a vigilant man and what the Bible says about vigilance, pulling from Titus and 1 Timothy. The Dialed In man of God is a vigilant man. He keeps his head on a swivel for himself and those he loves. If that's not you yet, this episode will help. In this series, recorded in South Africa on a safari, Jim Ramos introduces you to the 20 qualities of a man of God pulled from Titus and 1 Timothy, as laid out in his new book, 'Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God' releasing September 3, 2024 with David C Cook publishing. Each episode will walk you through one quality. You can order your copy of the book on Amazon at https://tinyurl.com/dialedinbook or learn more at meninthearena.org/dialedin. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

Brother, you've heard "everything in moderation," but is there an area where this isn't true for you? Does something have control of you instead of the other way around? In this equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you to become a moderate man and what the Bible says about moderation, pulling from Titus and 1 Timothy. The Dialed In man of God is a moderate man. His only master is Jesus, and nothing else masters him. If that's not you yet, this episode will help. In this series, recorded in South Africa on a safari, Jim Ramos introduces you to the 20 qualities of a man of God pulled from Titus and 1 Timothy, as laid out in his new book, 'Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God' releasing September 3, 2024 with David C Cook publishing. Each episode will walk you through one quality. You can order your copy of the book on Amazon at https://tinyurl.com/dialedinbook or learn more at meninthearena.org/dialedin. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

Brother, do you lose your cool? Are you becoming a calm man, or is your temper and anger out of control? In this equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you what the Bible says about how the man of God deals with his emotions, pulling from Titus and 1 Timothy. The Dialed In man of God is a calm man. He is an emotional rock. If that's not you yet, this episode will help. In this series, recorded in South Africa on a safari, Jim Ramos introduces you to the 20 qualities of a man of God pulled from Titus and 1 Timothy, as laid out in his new book, 'Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God' releasing September 3, 2024 with David C Cook publishing. Each episode will walk you through one quality. You can order your copy of the book on Amazon at https://tinyurl.com/dialedinbook or learn more at meninthearena.org/dialedin. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks of free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

Christian man, are you the missionary, or the mission field? You might be surprised at the answer. In this equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you what the Bible says about the man of God's role as a witness to others, pulling from Titus and 1 Timothy. The Dialed In man of God is a witness. He is a missionary, and doesn't defer that job to his pastor or church. In this series, recorded in South Africa on a safari, Jim Ramos introduces you to the 20 qualities of a man of God pulled from Titus and 1 Timothy, as laid out in his new book, 'Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God' releasing September 3, 2024 with David C Cook publishing. Each episode will walk you through one quality. You can order your copy of the book on Amazon at https://tinyurl.com/dialedinbook or learn more at meninthearena.org/dialedin. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

Christian man, are you a servant like Jesus? In this equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you what the Bible says about the a man of God's role as a servant to the ones he loves (and the ones he doesn't), pulling from Titus and 1 Timothy. The Dialed In man of God is a servant. Brother, it's time to put on the servant's towel. In this series, recorded in South Africa on a safari, Jim Ramos introduces you to the 20 qualities of a man of God pulled from Titus and 1 Timothy, as laid out in his new book, 'Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God' releasing September 3, 2024 with David C Cook publishing. Each episode will walk you through one quality. You can order your copy of the book on Amazon at https://tinyurl.com/dialedinbook or learn more at meninthearena.org/dialedin. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

Christian man, are you living above reproach? In this equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you what the Bible says about your integrity as a man of God, pulling from Titus and Timothy. The Dialed In man of God is a blameless man. He has no dark corners, no hidden secrets. In this series, recorded in South Africa on a safari, Jim Ramos introduces you to the 20 qualities of a man of God pulled from Titus and Timothy, as laid out in his new book, 'Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God' releasing September 3, 2024 with David C Cook publishing. Each episode will walk you through one quality. You can pre-order your copy of the book on Amazon at https://tinyurl.com/dialedinbook or learn more at meninthearena.org/dialedin. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

In this series, recorded in South Africa on a safari, Jim Ramos will introduce you to the 20 qualities of a man of God laid out in his new book, 'Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God' releasing September 3, 2024 with David C Cook publishing. Each upcoming episode will walk you through one quality. You can pre-order your copy of the book on Amazon at https://tinyurl.com/dialedinbook or learn more at meninthearena.org/dialedin. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

Are you a soft and weak dad, or a SOLID one? The opposite of soft is not hard - it's SOLID. In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Jim Ramos outlines 5 tips for how you can take your fatherhood from weak and soft to SOLID and STRONG. Pre-Order Jim Ramos' new book 'Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God' on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/dialedinbook [Honor God with your fitness! Our podcast sponsor is the MTNTOUGH fitness app. Use code 'Arena30' at MTNTough.com for 6 weeks free access.]

Is the woman you're dating "The One?" How can a man know? In this week's 10-min equipping episode, Jim Ramos helps you decide if the one you're with is the soul mate God has for you. Pre-Order Jim Ramos' new book 'Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God' on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/dialedinbook [Honor God with your fitness! Our podcast sponsor is the MTNTOUGH fitness app. Use code 'Arena30' at MTNTough.com for 6 weeks free access.]

How should Christian men choose who to date? Christian dating can be tricky. In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos gives you 5 things to look for in the women you date. If you choose a Christian girlfriend and date her using these 5 guidelines, you'll end up with a woman who is wife material.

How can a dad raise strong, confident, godly kids? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos gives you 7 pro tips for dads. Implement these 7 things in your home and parenting, and you'll raise children that grow into strong, confident adults. For more on how to become the man God made you to be, pre-order Jim Ramos' new book on Amazon, 'Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God' on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/dialedinbook [Honor God with your fitness! Our podcast sponsor is the MTNTOUGH fitness app. Use code 'Arena30' at MTNTough.com for 6 weeks free access.]

So you've given your life to Jesus - what do you do next? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos walks you through 5 simple things you should do now that you're a Christian. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

Are you REALLY saved? Is the prayer you said in middle school enough to get you to heaven? How can you know FOR SURE that you're saved? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos teaches you what the Bible says about how to know if your salvation is for real. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

Do you struggle to say YES to the things God places on your heart? It's a struggle for many of us, including Jonah in the Bible. Today, Pastor Jim Ramos teaches from the story of Jonah and the power of saying YES to God's will and the dangers of saying NO. This message is from The MAG, The McMinville Area Gathering for men in McMinnville, Oregon. You can come out to see Jim Ramos in person checking his speaking calendar at menintherena.org, or bring him to speak at your next event. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

You know you should be the spiritual leader, but where do you start? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos teaches Christian men how to get started on spiritual leadership, even if you haven't been setting a great example up to this point. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

When is it OK for Christians to get divorced? What does the Bible say about divorce? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos walks you through the 2 biblical grounds for divorce. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

Should Christians tithe, or was that just for Jews? What does the Bible REALLY teach about tithing? The verses you usually hear about tithing might not mean that at all! In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos teaches you what the Bible does and doesn't say about tithing, and gives you his interpretation of what this means practically for the Christian man. You'll walk away with a better idea of whether the "tithe" applies to you and what you should do about it. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

Do you hesitate to share your faith in Christ? Worry that you're not qualified? Wonder how to do it without sounding weird? In this week's interview, Jim Ramos is joined by Duck Dynasty's Willie Robertson to talk about his new book,Gospeler: Turning Darkness into Light One Conversation at a Time. He shares why many Christians never move to the stage of sharing their faith, and how you can get started. You'll walk away with practical, simple ways to start conversations and make sure you're a "Gospeler" for Christ. Willie Robertson's Book: Gospeler: Turning Darkness into Light One Conversation at a Time ->tinyurl.com/gospeler115 (Using our link to check out the book supports our ministry – thanks! [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks of free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

Is it a SIN for a Christian man to smoke pot? Now that marijuana is legal in many states, does that make it OK? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos explores whether the Bible has anything to say about weed and its place in the life of a Christian man. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks of free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

Have you lost a relationship over politics? Most of us have. The Church has slowly been divided based on partisan beliefs, and God is calling you to bridge the gap. The intersection of faith and politics doesn't have to be messy. Thankfully, the Gospel shows us a better way. In this week's interview, Jim Ramos is joined by Curtis Chang, theologian and faculty member of Duke Divinity School. He dives into his newest book "The After Party: Toward Better Christian Politics" which helps Christians navigate political conversations and rebuild relationships. Curtis's book: The After Party: Toward Better Christian Politics [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks of free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

Christians are sexist!" "The Bible is misogynistic!" We've all heard the accusations: many atheists and deconstructing Christians assert that the Bible endorses the oppression of women. In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos responds to the accusation that the Bible is a work that subjugates women and endorses sexism, and teaches you how you might be reading certain passages wrong. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

How do your children KNOW when they have crossed into adulthood? There is an entire generation of young people who crave significance in a world of confusion, violence, and immorality. How can you help your children find their way to become Godly adults? In this week's interview, Jim Ramos is joined by Chuck Stecker, an expert in intergenerational ministry. He presents the lost art of "Rite of Passage", and tells you why it needs to be reinstituted and how you as a father can implement it. Prepare for a rite of passage ceremony recipe for your son or daughter. Check out Chuck's book, Men of Honor, Women of Virtue: Raising Kids to Keep the Faith https://tinyurl.com/MENofHonor740 (Using our link to check out the book supports our ministry – thanks!) [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks of free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

Are your kids part of the 48% of children today who won't reach 18 years of age with both parents still in the home? If so, or even if your family is still intact, this episode will help you SHOW UP as a dad. In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos teaches you how to be so consistent that your presence builds a firm foundation in your kids' hearts. You'll walk away from this episode with 5 boots-on-the-ground tactics to stay engaged with your kids. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

Are you married? Your wife is greater than your kids. Remarried? Still true! The Bible shows us that your wife is greater than your kids, even in the tricky situation of remarriage. In this message at the MAG, Pastor Jim Ramos lays out the biblical case for this counter-cultural assertion, WIFE > KIDS. This message is from The MAG, The McMinville Area Gathering for men, which meets weekly most Wednesday nights at Grange Hall in McMinnville, Oregon. You can come out to see Jim Ramos in person checking his speaking calendar at menintherena.org, or bring him to speak at your next event. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

We all want to be successful leaders and fathers in our homes. But how do we properly assess where we're at and what areas we can improve? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos breaks down the 5 levels of leadership a dad can obtain. Jim asks you to get real with yourself to make an honest assessment of your level of leadership and consider how you can move up to be a level 5 leader in your home. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

Need a full-service revamp of your marriage? Today, Jim Ramos is joined by power couple, Drs. Paul and Virginia Friesen, as they help you avoid marriage pitfalls, offer tangible advice, and encourage you as you battle for your relationship with your wife. This unique husband-and-wife episode offers fascinating insight from a women's perspective. You'll walk away with tangible steps and tools to make sure you come out victorious in your marriage. The last time Paul and Virginia appeared on our podcast, it was the one and only time Jim's wife Shanna has come on the pod with him! It was raw and powerful. Listen to that audio episode here. Check out Paul and Virgina's book, The Marriage App: Unlocking the Irony of Intimacy https://tinyurl.com/marriageapp115 (Using our link to check out the book supports our ministry – thanks!) [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

Are you a know-it-all? Do you have trouble taking criticism? Pretty sure you don't need direction from others? Find yourself judging the way others do things? Having a TEACHABLE spirit is vital when you're living out your best version of life in Christ. Even so, many of us walk around with a "know-it-all" attitude. In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos teaches you 6 secrets a "know-it-all" attitude reveals about your heart and how it plays into your "Season of Manhood" (see "Seasons of Manhood" Part 1 and Part 2 ) [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

Calling all WILD MEN! You know you're called to be a strong Christian man, so why does the Bible tell you to be "meek?" And why does God keep calling WILD, UNRULY men to his cause? This world wants to break men like you, but God has different plans. This week, Men in the Arena founder Jim Ramos is joined by evangelist Ryan Miller, known on Instagram as "Dude with the Good News" @dudewithgoodnews for a deep dive into what WILD Christian masculine strength really looks like. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

Men, are you stuck in the daily grind? Wondering if you're getting anywhere? Often we can't see the forest for the trees. How do you zoom out to see the bigger picture in the Stress Bubble? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, pastor Jim Ramos teaches you the activity that he did once 25 years ago which still impacts his life today. In fact, the ministry of Men in the Arena is a direct result of it! Men, it's time to write your own obituary! You'll walk away from this episode with Jim's 10 hints and a step-by-step action plan for how to look to the end of your life in order to change your life right away. If you do this activity once, it will help you live a life of meaningful achievement and purpose starting today. Read 26-year-old Jim Ramos' PROPHETIC obituary. Send us your obituary – we want to see it! [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

How should a single Christian man approach sex? What does honoring God look like when single, dating, or divorced? In this second episode in our two-part series on "SEXpectations," Jim Ramos is joined by Carol Tanksley, MD DMin, to discuss biblical principles for how to honor God in your sex life during all seasons. The first episode focused on married sex. This week's interview focuses on sex and the single, dating, and engaged Christian man. Dr. Carol's Book: Sexpectations: Reframing Your Good and Not-So-Good Stories about God, Love, and Relationships (Using our link to check out the book helps support our ministry - thanks!) [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

No men's ministry at your church? You can start one! Today, Jim Ramos, pastor and founder of Men in the Arena, will walk you through his newest resource. Born of thirty years of starting transformational small groups, The Men's Ministry Playbook contains his proven strategy to help you launch and grow a men's ministry at your local church. For our free resources designed just for men's ministry leaders, check out meninthearena.org/mensministr [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks of free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

Are you disappointed by your sex life? Many Christian men in otherwise happy Christian marriages are not getting the sex they hoped for. There are hidden motivations, lies, and expectations that may be manipulating your views on sex! In this two part series on "SEXpectations," Jim Ramos is joined by Carol Tanksley, MD DMin, to discuss biblical principles for how to honor God in your sex life during all seasons. This first episode focuses on married sex. Next week's interview will focus on sex and the single, dating, and engaged Christian man. Dr. Carol's Book: Sexpectations: Reframing Your Good and Not-So-Good Stories about God, Love, and Relationships -> https://tinyurl.com/sexpectations115 (Using our link to check out the book helps support our ministry - thanks!) [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

Most church men's ministries are set up wrong! If you're wondering why your church's men's ministry is dead in the water, or if you're are about to start a men's ministry and want to avoid the most common mistake, today's 10-minute equipping episode will teach you what to do to get a vital, growing ministry to men. Pastor Jim Ramos breaks down step-by-step, proven ways to get your men's ministry off the ground, including what NOT to do. He'll walk you through the 5 purposes of the Church, the Bullzeye model for men's ministry, and the 5 guys who you need in your core ministry team. Help! I'm Starting a Men's Group (free download) The Men's Ministry Playbook: A Proven Strategy to Impact Men( [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

Starting a men's group can be daunting, and even for those who want to, it can be a struggle to find resources and a game plan to get one off the ground. Today, Men in the Arena's Director of Outreach Jay Penton joins Jim Ramos to break down the process he uses to help men start small groups at their churches. You'll walk away from this episode with practical steps to start a men's group. Men's Ministry Playbook - meninthearena.org/playbook Help! I'm Starting a Men's Group - meninthearena.org/pages/help-im-starting-a-mens-group Men's Ministry Resources - meninthearena.org/pages/mens-ministry-resources [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

There are ignorant voices in the world calling masculinity toxic. True masculinity is a blessing to the world, and there are some loads that God designed only men to carry. In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos shows you how to use the weight of who you are to be a blessing to your world. When a man gets it—everyone wins. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

What's the difference between a Male and a Man? A Man shows up. A Man follows through. In this week's interview, Jim Ramos is joined by TJ Greaney, the founder of Kids Outdoor Zone, the nation's fastest growing hunting, fishing and outdoor ministry, to discuss how God can use the men of the Church to reach today's young males and help them become men. You'll walk away from this episode with practical, tangible ways that you can help the next generation of men. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

Ever feel like the season of life you're in will never end? Are you in the stress bubble trying to keep up with all the pressures of life? In Part 2 of his series "Seasons of a Man's Life", Pastor Jim Ramos shares the final 2 seasons of manhood ("fall" and "winter"), and how each season is vital in creating a complete life that's well lived. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

There are so many voices telling you how to parent, how do you sift through the worldly advice and get to the true spirit of fatherhood? In this week's interview, Jim Ramos is joined by Larry Hagner from Dad.Edge to discuss the roots of healthy, godly parenting. He offers practical advice to get you on track to make a lasting, positive impact on your kid's life. Larry's Book: The Spirit of Fatherhood -https://tinyurl.com/spirit115 [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

Ever feel like the season of life you're in will never end? Are you in the stress bubble trying to keep up with all the pressures of life? In Part 1 of his series "Seasons of a Man's Life", Pastor Jim Ramos shares the first 2 seasons of manhood ("spring" and "summer"), and how each season is vital in creating a complete life that's well lived. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]