Best Brant Hansen Podcasts (2025)

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Reboot: Becoming the Man the World Needs w/ Brant Hansen EP 872 1:09:13

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This is a reboot of a past episode #639 of the Men in the Arena Podcast. The world needs real men, real bad. And there are all sorts of conflicting ideas and messages about what a "real man" is (and is not). This week, radio host and author Brant Hansen joins Jim Ramos to discuss his book The Men We Need: God's Purpose for the Manly Man, the Avid I…

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From Scroll to Soul: One Daily Habit to Hear God Again! - Podcast Highlight: John Eldredge EP 880 4:18

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This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 839: Just 5 Minutes Can Transform Your Ability To HEAR Jesus w/ John Eldredge. This episode is sponsored by MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab, a Christian-owned fitness app. Get 6 weeks free with the code ARENA30 at MTNTOUGH.com. Every man needs a locker room. Join a brotherhood of like-minded men in The Lock…

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2232 I’m Not Cation-ing Till It’s Cool 15:03

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Topics: Curating Your Mind, Summer, Applaud, Nasal Cavities, Disney Cruise Rescue BONUS CONTENT: Quick Wit Quotes: “I’m not going to join in the slow clap.” “Name one thing that can go wrong.” “The uncool people get into God’s party.” “Let’s salt the fields.” . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of the Oddcast? Check out our website! Watch ou…

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2231 Aristotle Already Said It 12:18

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Topics: What Satisfies, Cedar Point, Swift To Listen, Wimbledon, What I Believe, Superman, Pray Without Ceasing, Jesus Is Relevant, Fear/Faith, The Sower, Breaking Animal News, Gossip, Slip N’ Slide, Principle Non-Click Quotes: “What Jesus has to offer is the only thing that satisfies.” “I’m amazed at how quickly people can have a take on something…

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4 Questions Your Wife Needs You to Answer (But Won't Ask) – Equipping Men in Ten EP 879 9:40

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Are you giving your wife what she truly needs—or just going through the motions? Do you know the four unspoken questions every woman is asking her man? In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos lays out what your wife is silently—but desperately—waiting for you to answer. Learn the four core questions your wife is asking that wil…

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Lies That Are Destroying Your Peace | Ep 477 with Gary Thomas 42:42

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Watch this interview on Youtube: https://youtu.be/7_ZcEkDxWBM What if the lie you're believing is the very thing keeping you from peace? In this powerful and convicting episode, Jerrad sits down with bestselling author Gary Thomas to dismantle one of the most common, but rarely admitted lies Christian men believe: God owes me. Together, they talk a…

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378 — Scrotox and AI Preachers - The Wild Rise of Cosmetic Trends and Deepfake Sermons 54:21

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Scrotum Botox, AI preachers, and emotional outbursts on Facebook — just another night with Drs. Tim and May. In this unfiltered episode of Doctales with Cocktails, the duo tackles how cosmetic fads and digital distractions reveal something deeper: a society starved for truth, peace, and real connection. It’s laugh-out-loud funny, uncomfortably hone…

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Oddcast Rewind ep 17 Tell The Lions To Ante Up 15:53

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Topics: Surprising Things About Jesus, Shock Jock, Repentance In Real Time, Breaking Animal News, Brant's Three Things, Goldfish Memory Myth, Joke Spa, Watermelon Crust Pizza BONUS CONTENT: Good Morning to All (a.k.a. The Original Birthday Song) Quotes: "Jesus doesn’t sugarcoat our problems. He solves them." "He knows your thoughts—and still loves …

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2230 Hating The Caramel Ribbon Crunch 16:05

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Topics: Prayers For Texas, Repentance, Starbucks, Following Jesus, Favorite Summer Things, Sheep Grazing, Envy, God Sings Over Us, Bugs BONUS CONTENT: Prayers For Us Quotes: “You can decide to follow Jesus right now.” “Training is not easy.” “So much of our energy goes into image management.” “I don’t mean to be judgy.” . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Or…

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Into the Storm: Jim Ramos' Man Camp 2025 Keynote EP 878 36:01

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Are you a man who runs from the storm… or one who charges into it with trust and grit? What kind of man faces the storm—and what kind of Savior still calms it? In this powerful message from Men in the Arena ManCamp 2025, Jim Ramos challenges men to stop shrinking back and start stepping up when life gets rough. Drawing from Mark 4 and the raw reali…

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2229 Just Buy The Thing 14:24

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Topics: Psalm 44, Grumbling, Narnia, God Knows You, Character Change, Be A Disciple, Gifts From God, What Your Snacks Say About You, A Big Question, Cool People, Breaking Animal News BONUS CONTENT: Breaking Animal News Follow-up Quotes: “I’m going to follow the things Jesus said. I’m going to be His disciple.” “I’m a perfectionist. That’s why I’m s…

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377 — Chris Downey on VAX Calc: AI Tools for Informed Vaccine Choices 49:48

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What happens when a tech strategist steps into the emotionally charged world of pediatric vaccines? You get VAX Calc, and a no-BS conversation that shakes the foundations of medical conformity. In this episode, Tim and May sit down with Chris Downey, founder of VAX Calc and former NVIC volunteer, to unpack the chaos of vaccine discourse. Drawing fr…

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The Most Avoided Topic Destroying Churches - Podcast Highlight: Sam Black EP 877 4:09

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This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 684, Healing from Porn: Your Ultimate Purity Resource List w/ Sam Black Check it out! This episode is sponsored by MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab, a Christian-owned fitness app. Get 6 weeks free with the code ARENA30 at MTNTOUGH.com. Every man needs a locker room. Join a brotherhood of like-minded men in T…

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2128 A Fin Full Of Seaweed 14:37

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Topics: Colossians 3, Bitterness, Vera C. Rubin, Christmas, Song Lyrics, Lie To Ourselves, Shock Jock, Wisdom BONUS CONTENT: Excellence & The Fruit Of The Spirit Quotes: “It’s closer to this Christmas than last Christmas.” “God’s goodness is pursuing you.” “Only the sick are going to seek Jesus’ help.” “Wisdom is knowing the relative value of thing…

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2227 A Mouse Named Jerry 15:58

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Topics: Desires, On The Streets, Colossians 3 BONUS CONTENT: The Way Of Jesus Quotes: “Having to endure helps you to endure.” “Do not walk away from God in shame. Keep growing in other areas.” “Jesus is not being unreasonable.” “The fruit of the spirit are not disconnected.” . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of the Oddcast? Check out our w…

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Build the Close Family You've Always Wanted: 10 Things Connected Families Do That You Don't See – Equipping Men in Ten EP 876 11:01

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Feeling like your family is running on fumes in the chaos of life? Wondering how to build a connection when everyone’s moving in different directions—especially in a blended family? In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos delivers 10 powerful strategies to help you lead your family with strength, clarity, and purpose. This isn’…

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2226 The Helen Mirren Scam 12:47

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Topics: Question In The Book Of Job, Mission Impossible, Bitterness, Desires, Breaking Animal News BONUS CONTENT: Breaking Animal News Follow-up, Helen Mirren Follow-up, Mission Impossible Follow-up Quotes: “We praise freely because of who He is.” “You can find justification for yourself pretty much anywhere on the internet.” “Will power is overrat…

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What Your Child Needs To Hear | Michael Seifert 476 1:02:39

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Watch this conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ihMjsKPxdA8 What if your greatest strength… is also the thing that wears you out the most? In this honest and inspiring conversation, Jerrad sits down with Michael Seifert—founder of PublicSq. and EveryLife—to talk about identity, pressure, purpose, and the hidden cost of success. Though Michael …

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Oddcast Rewind ep 16 Patriotic Hot Dog Math 16:09

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Topics: Welcome To The Show, Prayer Booth, Joke Masterclass, 4th of July Food, Shock Jock, Misfits Moment, Hamilton, Tracking Poll Update, Being Grateful, Listener Uniforms Bonus Content: Aliens and IQ Points Quotes: "If you don't understand my humor, that's on you." "The very fact that you're struggling is a good sign. It means God's still at work…

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2225 The First Line Of Our National Anthem 14:37

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Topics: History Segment, People Are Lost, Glasses, Love Your Enemies, Singing & Skipping, Social Tip, The Vision For Life, Non-Anxious Voice, Prayers of Nigeria, I Corinthians 13, Welcome To The Show BONUS CONTENT: Toxic Quotes: “Here’s the guy who never figured it out.” “We’re called to actual compassion for people.” “You don’t see many people ang…

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REBOOT: Calm Parenting: Discipline Without Anger w/ Kirk Martin EP 875 1:05:16

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This is a reboot of a past episode #614 of the Men in the Arena Podcast. Dad, are you tired of yelling at your kids? Does your child seem to push all your buttons? Do you struggle with how to respond to rebellious or disobedient kids in a way that is loving but also holds the line? In this week's episode, Kirk Martin, host of the Calm Parenting pod…

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2224 I’m Not Aiming For Inflammation 16:33

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Topics: Anger, Turn It Over To God, Welcome To The Show, Glowing People, Christians Keeping Score, What God Loves, AI Waiting, Vera C. Rubin BONUS CONTENT: Barbara Walters/Poop Ship Quotes: “You CAN go to sleep. God is awake.” “We’re scrolling a hope that is more lasting than any fear the news is giving.” “Love what God loves.”’ “Ai can make you du…

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Mid-Week Truth Every Christian Needs to Hear - Podcast Highlight: Mark Batterson EP 874 5:15

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This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 784, Hidden Miracles You're Missing Every Single Day: Regaining Your Holy Curiosity w/ Mark Batterson Check it out! This episode is sponsored by MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab, a Christian-owned fitness app. Get 6 weeks free with the code ARENA30 at MTNTOUGH.com. Every man needs a locker room. Join a broth…

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2223 A Very Large Random Group Of Fans Of The Show 14:53

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Topics: Breaking Animals New, Praising God, Philippians 4:11-13, Prayer For Brant BONUS CONTENT: Barbara Walters Documentary Quotes: “Gazelles can’t swim?” “People’s hearts need to be softened.” “It’s here on my monitor, so it’s legit.” “There’s a lot of cost to NOT following Jesus.” “Do you want to be able to live with contentment?” . . . Holy Gho…

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2222 Elijah Brew 19:02

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Topics: Forgiveness, Many Podcasts, Breaking Animal News, Shock Jock, Worry, Not As Smart, Coffee Study, Without Love BONUS CONTENT: Newsboys Quotes: “Forgiveness means releasing your right to anger.” “That’s a lot of content.” “It compares very favorably to Top 40 at this point in our history.” “We’re gonna need you to buzz, today.” “God is at pea…

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Escape the Marriage Death Spiral: The Choice that has Saved Marriages Since Adam and Eve – Equipping Men in Ten EP 873 10:15

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Are you stuck in a marriage that feels like a battleground? Tired of the nagging, the silence, the tension that never seems to end? In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos unpacks the “Crazy Cycle” that’s sabotaging your marriage—and what it really means to be Jesus in the fight. Discover why your wife nags, why you shut down, …

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2221 The Verna C Rubin Observatory, Again 12:59

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Topics: Breaking Animal News, Reframe How You Think, Grace, Patio Furniture BONUS CONTENT: Contempt Follow-up Quotes: “Worship is to be astonished by God.” “Don’t presume I want my patio to be the place to be.” “Think of your home as a garden of peace and beauty.” . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of the Oddcast? Check out our website! Wat…

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Becoming a Slow and Disciplined Man of God | Jake Weidmann 475 46:33

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Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/B50C1AlD3ao What if the things that slow you down… are the very things God wants to use to form you? In this slow, soulful conversation, Jerrad sits down with Jake Weidmann—a master penman (yes, that’s a real thing) and artist whose life and work are marked by discipline, creativity, and deep intentionality. From …

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376— DOCTALES WITH COCKTAILS: The Bizarre Medical History of Pregnancy Tests 1:04:59

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May and Tim unravel the history of pregnancy tests—from Egyptian barley to injecting frogs with urine (yes, really). They break down why most physician contracts are stacked against you and how Resolve can help you negotiate smarter. Plus, they rant about the latest “dumbest medical study ever,” expose pesticide problems in your pantry, and dive de…

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Oddcast Rewind ep 15 Who Applies The Sauce? 16:48

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Topics: We're Glad You're Here, Shock Jock, Breaking Animal News, NFL News, The Lord's Prayer, Fishing, July 4th, Cost of Kids, Peace, Exercise Equipment, Asteroid Lassoing, "Nothing Time" Bonus Content: Anxiety “That’s a lot of money for being horrible.” "If you're a python, do you want to be in a hair salon?" “My dog: one. All of you: zero.” “Jes…

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2220 It Was The Giant, Orange Head Joke 11:41

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Topics: God’s Design, Showing On Your Phone, First Year Marriage Cringe, Most Livable, Powerball vs. Contentment, YouTube, It’s About Today, Breaking Animal news, Harvard: Human Flourishing BONUS CONTENT: Showing On The Phone Follow-Up Quotes: “Lord please help me to line up my desires with that which is actually life giving.” “It’s just a chair.” …

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2219 Looney Franklin Toon 13:15

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Topics: Overwhelmed, Count Your Blessings, Psalm 23:1, Not A Bot, Gunsmoke, Christian Artists, Vera C. Rubin, Contempt BONUS CONTENT: Not A Bot Follow-up, Men Driving Follow-up Quotes: “Our souls weren’t made for this.” “Just do the thing that’s in front of you.” “We have to be careful elevating people. It’s not healthy for them.” “You don’t want t…

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375— Dr. Adam Urato on Obstetric Drugs That Harm Mothers and Babies 1:22:38

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Dr. Adam Urato grew up in Framingham, Massachusetts—and returned to serve the same hospital he was born in. But over the course of his career as a maternal-fetal medicine specialist, he discovered a troubling truth: much of what passes for “standard of care” in obstetrics isn’t grounded in good science—it’s driven by pharmaceutical profit. In this …

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Husband's Mistake That Keeps Wives Broken - Podcast Highlight: Heidi St. John EP 871 6:31

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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) his episode is sponsored by MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab, a Christian-owned fitness app. Get 6 weeks free with the code ARENA30 at MTNTOUGH.com. Every man needs a locker room. …

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2218 Hate, Hate, Hate, Hate, Hate, Hate 13:20

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Topics: How You Think Of God, Breaking Animal News, Jeremiah 29:11, Hansen 2038, Big Iron, Fear, God Of All Hope, Attention/Gratitude, Ketchup On Eggs, Financial Struggles BONUS CONTENT: My Bug Guy LLC, Stress Management Quotes: “Who wants to miss out on talking to God?” “There’s fashion news even in the animal kingdom.” “I suspect God’s plan looks…

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2217 He’s Orange Under There 15:22

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Topics: Shock Jock, Love Your Enemies, Feelings, Muppet Show Re-visited, Big Picture, Where You Get Your Value, Peace, Breaking Animal News, Your Job BONUS CONTENT: Colossians 1:9-11, Chris Rock Follow-up Quotes: “I’d like to dominate the airwaves.” “Use this information wisely.” “We don’t want to worship feelings.” “What you’re listening to is the…

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Ready to Lead Men? 7 Steps to Launch Your Men's Group – Equipping Men in Ten EP 870 11:19

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Are you tired of waiting for someone else to lead the men in your church? Do you have what it takes to rally a brotherhood and charge into battle for their souls? In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos shares a 7-step battle plan to launch a men’s group that transforms lives. Whether you've failed before or you're starting fro…