Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast

In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Jim Ramos outlines his top 17 books for men, along with why they are must-reads for every man. His list includes 2 Bibles, 3 biographical adventures, 6 fiction, and 6 nonfiction. Add these books to your reading list.

Here are direct links to his top 17 books for men:

BIBLES:

1. The Bible: New Living Translation Filament - complete with all-important ! at John 19:30.
2. The Chosen Blended Harmony of the Gospels

BIOGRAPHICAL ADVENTURES:

1. Undaunted Courage by Steven Ambrose
2. Endurance by Alfred Lansing
3. River of Doubt by Candice Millard

FICTION

1. One Second After by William Forstchen
2. Old Man and the Sea by Earnest Hemingway
3. The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og Mandino
4. Call of the Wild (White Fang) by Jack London
5. This Present (Piercing the...) Darkness by Frank Peretti
6. Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkein

NON-FICTION:

1. Forgiving Forward: Unleashing the Forgiveness Revolution by Bruce Hebel
2. Wild at Heart by John Eldredge
3. What Radical Husbands Do by Regi Campbell
4. Developing the Leader Within You by John Maxwell
5. How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
6. Strong Men Dangerous Times: Five Essentials Every Man Must Possess to Change His World by Jim Ramos (Now available in Audiobook format! You can finally listen to SMDT in your car!)

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