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Kirk Martin on Why Tone of Voice Matters with Your Kids - Podcast Highlight EP 808
This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 614, Calm Parenting: Discipline Without Anger w/ Kirk Martin.
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The SIMPLE Men's Ministry Event That Actually Gets Men To Show Up w/ Glen Dry EP 807
This week, Pastor Jim Ramos sits down with Glen Dry from Man to Man Discipleship. Glen is a powerhouse in ministry, having launched impactful programs like Steak Night and Sportsman's Church. In this episode, he breaks down his bold and transformative approach that’s been bringing men back into fellowship and solidifying their faith alongside other strong men. Visit for more information. Want access to an ad-free, early-release version of the podcast? Get it with Arena Access on Patreon. Have questions you wish you could ask Jim about life, marriage, men's ministry, or manhood? Join his monthly live Zoom Q&A by joining The Locker Room on Patreon. This episode is sponsored by MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab, a Christian-owned fitness app. Get 6 weeks free with the code ARENA30!
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Good Dads, Bad Kids: When Christian Dads are NOT Responsible for Their Kids Choices (Defining 'Household Management') - Message at the MAG EP 806
Men, we’re called to lead, protect, and provide. But what do we do when things don’t go as planned? What’s our true role in God’s eyes? In this week’s message, Pastor Jim Ramos takes us deep into the historical context of households during the Apostle Paul’s time, exploring the powerful Greek terms for 'children' in the Bible. It's time to take a hard look at our roles as protectors and providers—and strengthen them for the sake of our families. This is our duty. Let's own it. This message is from The MAG, The McMinnville Area Gathering for men in McMinnville, Oregon. You can come out to see Jim Ramos in person checking his at , or bring him to speak at your next event. Want access to an ad-free, early-release version of the podcast? Get it with Arena Access on Patreon. Have questions you wish you could ask Jim about life, marriage, men's ministry, or manhood? Join his monthly live Zoom Q&A by joining The Locker Room on Patreon. This episode is sponsored by MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab, a Christian-owned fitness app. Get 6 weeks free with the code ARENA30!
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QUICK HIT (4 min): Becoming a Just Man: Do What Is Right Even When It Isn’t Popular – Dialed In Man of God EP 805
A man of God seeks justice. Our world has perverted what justice looks like, but our God is the God of justice. In this equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you about becoming a Just man like Jesus, and what the Bible says justice in the life of a godly Christian man looks like, pulling from Titus and 1 Timothy. The Dialed In man of God is a just man. 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 or learn more at Want access to an ad-free, early-release version of the podcast? Get it with Arena Access on Patreon. Have questions you wish you could ask Jim about life, marriage, men's ministry, or manhood? Join his monthly live Zoom Q&A by joining The Locker Room on Patreon. This episode is sponsored by MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab, a Christian-owned fitness app. Get 6 weeks free with the code ARENA30!
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9 POWERFUL Ways Christian Men Can Level Up Their Life in 2025 – Equipping Men in Ten EP 804
The world tells you to level up by chasing power, status, and self-interest. But that’s not the path the Bible lays out. If you want to become the best version of yourself, there are some core values that will get you there—not the empty hustle the world promotes. In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos lays down the blueprint for leveling up your life—from a Division 2 mindset to a Division 1 way of living. Jim breaks down nine critical principles and weaves in biblical wisdom to ground these lessons in a deeper, spiritual context. This isn’t just about being a better man; it’s about becoming the best version of yourself—mind, body, and spirit. Want access to an ad-free, early-release version of the podcast? Get it with Arena Access on Patreon. Have questions you wish you could ask Jim about life, marriage, men's ministry, or manhood? Join his monthly live Zoom Q&A by joining The Locker Room on Patreon. This episode is sponsored by MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab, a Christian-owned fitness app. Get 6 weeks free with the code ARENA30!
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The Men in the Arena podcast equips Christian men in the stress bubble of life: married, with kids, building your career and trying to follow God while leading your family well. We'll help you become your best version, equipping you to honor God in your marriage, parenting, work, church and community!
Tuesday's podcast is Equipping Men in Ten - a ten-minute, laser-focused teaching from Jim Ramos to help you become your best version of a man.
Friday's podcast is a high-octane interview with an expert in the realm of masculinity and Christian manhood, with authors like John Eldredge, Gary Chapman, Gene Getz, Patrick Morley, and Emerson Eggerichs. Jim reads their books and boils down their teachings into a powerful interview to help you learn from their expertise.
Your host is bestselling author and speaker Jim Ramos. Jim has authored 9 books, including the bestseller 'Strong Men Dangerous Times: 5 Essentials Every Man Must Possess to Change His World', 'Tell Them: What Great Fathers Tell Their Sons and Daughters', ‘The Field Guide: A Bathroom Book for Men’, and the 5-book Strong Men Study Guide men's small group curriculum. Jim's high-energy storytelling and conviction will call you out, build you up, and motivate you to become the man you've always known you could be.
The Men in the Arena are calling you into the Arena of manhood. We're calling you out of the faceless, nameless bleachers, and calling you UP to be the best version of you. Because when a man gets it, everyone wins.
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