Men, are you man enough to face your weaknesses? It takes real courage to confront your weaknesses head-on.

In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos pulls no punches as he challenges men to confront the areas where they fall short. Drawing from his bestselling book Strong Men Dangerous Times, this episode will push you to stop hiding from your struggles. Men, let's seek wholeness—mind, body, and spirit—and strive towards becoming solid and complete.

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Men, how do you go from a decision for Jesus to a life as a sold-out, on-fire follower?

In this week’s expert interview, Jim Ramos is joined by Alex and Stephen Kendrick (better known as ‘The Kendrick Brothers’), the filmmakers behind films like 'Courageous,' 'War Room,' ‘Facing the Giants,' and 'The Forge.’ They discuss their new book, Devoted to Jesus: From First Steps to Fully Surrendered and what it takes for a Christian man to become a true disciple of Jesus.

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00:00 Introduction and Welcoming the Guests 00:47 Discussing Favorite Movies and Their Impact 02:11 The Journey of Facing the Giants 03:28 The Success of War Room and Courageous 06:12 The Importance of God's Favor and Faithfulness 12:17 Family Legacy and Breaking Chains 24:11 Devoted to Jesus: The Book and Its Impact 27:23 Teaching Young Men to Dig into Scripture 27:50 The Importance of Small Group Discipleship 28:52 Overcoming Temptation and Evil 32:45 The Power of Surrender in Faith 40:30 The Role of Faith in Pleasing God 43:08 Practical Applications of Discipleship 50:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 699, Loving Your Wife Through Brokenness (How My Husband Did It) w/ Heidi St. John Check it out!  (https://tinyurl.com/Battle115)

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Are you living as the man God called you to be—or the one culture expects you to be?

In this ‘Average Joe’ conversation on The Men in the Arena Podcast, Pastor Jim Ramos brings in David Everson, a local leader at The McMinnville Area Gathering for men in McMinnville, Oregon. Jim and David unpack the meaning of true masculinity. Together, they dive deep into the contrast between cultural expectations of manhood and biblical standards for being a man. 

If you're tired of the confusion and want clarity on what it means to be a godly man, this conversation is for you.

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Men, do you believe God still has a plan for you, even after you’ve blown it? We can all learn from Peter — a man who failed publicly and painfully, yet was restored by Jesus and used powerfully.

In this week’s message, Pastor Jim Ramos dives into failure, redemption, and the relentless grace of God. Drawing from personal experience, Jim confronts the fact that we all fall short. This isn’t about pretending to have it all together. It’s about recognizing our flaws, stepping up, and turning to Christ — the only source of real, lasting redemption. 

This message is from The MAG, The McMinnville Area Gathering for men in McMinnville, Oregon.

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This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 673, A 3-Step Plan to Achieve Your Goals w/ Jon Acuff Check it out!

 

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Today’s episode is a special peek behind the curtain of The Locker Room—our bi-monthly Zoom call where men tackle life’s toughest questions and connect directly with Jim Ramos on all things relating to Biblical masculinity. We dive into real struggles that Christian men face.

Here are three powerful questions from some recent Locker Room sessions with practical, no-fluff wisdom for men who want to lead, fight temptation, and grow strong in Christ.

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. patreon.com/themeninthearena

Get Jim Ramos' USA TODAY Bestselling book, Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God tinyurl.com/dialedinbook 

This episode is sponsored by MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab, a Christian-owned fitness app. Get 6 weeks free with the code ARENA30! MTNTOUGH.com

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Men, do you want to develop an unshakable spiritual grit that can stand when everything around you is falling apart?

In this week’s interview, Jim Ramos talks to Justin Kendrick, author of the book ‘How to Quiet a Hurricane: Strategies for Christian Endurance in the Midst of Life’s Storms’. Justin brings powerful insight from his book and lays out what it truly means to be a man of faith in the face of adversity. 

This conversation is a must for fathers, husbands, and leaders who are done playing it safe and ready to dig deep. 

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00:25 Discussing the Book: How to Quiet a Hurricane 03:24 Exploring Christian Endurance 06:14 The Weakness Paradox and Paul's Thorn 14:01 The Three Major Temptations 20:20 The Theology of Suffering 26:12 The Illusion of Safety 27:53 The Fear of Safety and Eternal Purpose 28:12 John Patton's Revelation and Overcoming Fear 29:16 Living Courageously with an Eternal Perspective 30:23 Ecclesiastes and the Abundant Life 31:06 Suffering and Redemption 36:36 The Role of Silence in God's Plan 40:19 Fatherhood and Modeling Faith 46:06 Balancing Discipline and Fun in Parenting 49:22 Encouragement for Men to Build Endurance 56:21 Conclusion and Resources for Spiritual Growth

This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 697, Become a Better Man: The 4 Pillars of Masculinity w/ Chris Harper Check it out! 

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Is it possible for one encounter with Jesus to restore a marriage and change generations? If you're struggling in your relationship, praying for your spouse, or just need a reminder of God's ability to turn things around, this testimony will encourage you.

In today’s conversation on The Men in the Arena Podcast, Pastor Jim Ramos sits down with Adnan Rudan and his wife Kristy for a first-of-its-kind, in-studio Hero Story. Adnan opens up about how surrendering to Jesus flipped the script on his life, saved his marriage, and changed the trajectory of his entire family — with help from Men in the Arena.

This testimony is solid proof: no man is too far gone, no marriage too damaged, and no family too broken for God to redeem.

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This episode is sponsored by MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab, a Christian-owned fitness app. Get 6 weeks free with the code ARENA30! MTNTOUGH.com

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