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 a ...
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Hearing from people about the things they hear from people all the dang time. Hosted by Jim Fishwick. New episodes every other Monday.
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Time Signatures, hosted by Jim Ervin, features conversations with musicians, industry professionals, and others connected to the blues genre. Primarily focused on the blues, the program occasionally delves into other linked genres (ie. jazz, rock, soul, funk). Many of the episodes are recorded before a live audience at various venues in and around Mid-Michigan. The program is presented by the Lansing's Capital Area Blues Society, a non-profit blues organization dedicated to the promotion of, ...
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Welcome to The Born & Raised Audio Experience, hosted by the outdoor content creators and entrepreneurs of Born And Raised Outdoors. Our Mission: Set out to break every rule and boundary in the outdoor audio space by interacting with the listeners via LIVE Q&A, behind the scene conversations, campfire stories and motivational excerpts that will entertain, educate and inspire. It is a listening experience!
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Grace and Truth exists to equip listeners to engage their world in faith, hope, and love. This program engages theology, culture, politics, and the arts from a distinctly biblical perspective, ultimately offering hearers the gospel of Jesus Christ. Grace and Truth is aimed at worldview formation, revelational confidence, and an unleashed church that shows the grace and truth of our Savior and Lord (John 1:17)
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Monkey Grip is a band from Long Island featuring Scott Kuchler on guitar and vocals, Steve Cafarelli on drums and vocals, Frank Mascaro on bass, and has at times featured Jim Falacara, Mark Atlschuler, Evan Gold, James Ramos, Billy Langon, and David Rosenblum among others.
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Members of the SNIA Technical Council interview storage industry movers and shakers. Find out about new technologies, standards and opportunities from the experts in this field.
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Candie and Doug Langdale, long-time animation writer/producers and stand-up comedians, talk about animation. Visit with the people behind such animated extravaganzas as Darkwing Duck, Aladdin, Earthworm Jim, The Weekenders, Dave the Barbarian, The X’s, El Tigre, Kung Fu Panda, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Puss in Boots, Samurai Rabbit, The Book of Life and Maya and the Three!
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Sometimes we forget that our perspective as change agents is just one of many. Perspectives of Change show is dedicated to exploring how to nudge change forward by understanding and valuing multiple perspectives. This show is hosted by Sarika Kharbanda. We explore lean, agile, change management, business agility topics from a variety of perspectives.
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The HoneyDew is a storytelling podcast hosted by comedian, Ryan Sickler. Inspired by Ryan's adverse upbringing, the show focuses on highlighting and laughing at the lowlights of life.
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It’s another amazing interview on this week’s edition of Time Signatures with Jim Ervin. Erv welcomes Kid Ramos to the show, and they had a lot to talk about. Kid is promoting a new album, but of course, they had to discuss other things along the way, too. From his early years working with James Harmon, his trips to the Golden Bear in Orange County…
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333: Shane Todd has a Punch Loving Father
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1:00:14My HoneyDew this week is comedian Shane Todd! Check out Shane’s newest special, Mommy on his YouTube, or his own podcast Tea with Me. Shane joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of being raised outside of Belfast, Ireland, becoming a father, and living with Crohn's disease. We dive into Shane’s upbringing, including a character of a father …
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How to Stay Calm in Any Storm (Like Jesus Did) w/ Justin Kendrick EP 851
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1:02:26Men, 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 …
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Strong Men, Broken Culture: Restoring God's Design - Podcast Highlight: Chris Harper EP 850
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4:19This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 697, Become a Better Man: The 4 Pillars of Masculinity w/ Chris Harper Get Jim Ramos' USA TODAY Bestselling book, Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God This episode is sponsored by MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab, a Christian-owned fitness app. Get 6 weeks free with the code ARENA30! Want a…
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This week on Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, Erv welcomes true Blues royalty, and another top woman in the Blues, Teeny Tucker. Teeny talks about her earliest inspirations in music, spending summers with her legendary musician father, Tommy Tucker, that 1994 ‘baptism by fire’, and subsequent breakthrough performance at the Apollo Theater in New Yor…
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How God Redeemed Our Marriage (the Full Story) w/ The Rudans EP 849
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43:22Is 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 Adna…
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332: Craig Shoemaker: What Comes Around, Cults Around
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1:25:28My HoneyDew this week is comedian Craig Shoemaker! Be sure to check out his newest book, Laffirmations: A 40-Day Cleanse. Craig joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of a life shaped by chaos, cults, comedy, and complicated family ties. We get into what it was like growing up with a scam-artist father who ran his own cult, the terrifying week-long ki…
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Tithing vs. Giving: What the Bible Actually Teaches – Message at The MAG EP 848
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30:52Men, you may be trapped in living with a ‘poverty spirit’. Do you view money as a tool for God’s kingdom — or as something to fear or hoard? In this week’s message, Pastor Jim Ramos challenges us to re-evaluate our views on money and giving. Jim stresses the importance of living with a spirit of abundance, generosity, and making the gospel appealin…
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Healing vs. Shame: The BATTLE in Church Culture - Podcast Highlight: Sam Black EP 847
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4:20This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 684, Healing from Porn: Your Ultimate Purity Resource List w/ Sam Black Get Jim Ramos' USA TODAY Bestselling book, Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God This episode is sponsored by MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab, a Christian-owned fitness app. Get 6 weeks free with the code ARENA30! Want …
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Passion Project Leads to Lifelong Purpose: Susie Criner
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22:51On this edition of Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, Erv welcomes Founder of Gulf Coast Entertainment, Susie Criner. In 1979, she and her husband, Sanford also restored and opened Rockefeller’s, a gorgeous building built in 1928. Rockefeller’s attracted the likes of Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, and Garth Brooks during its 18 year ru…
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I Found the Proverbs 31 for Men! Unpacking 9 Marks of a Man from Job 29 – Equipping Men in Ten EP 846
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14:59There’s a blueprint in the Bible for what it means to be a Godly man—have you seen it? That’s right, the Bible doesn't just tell men to lead—it shows us how! In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos discusses what he calls the Proverbs 31 for men, drawn straight from Job Chapter 29. This episode is a call to action for men who w…
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331: Kelsey Cook and the Dementia Hat Trick: Jokes, Genes, and Greif
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1:01:09My HoneyDew this week is comedian Kelsey Cook! Check out her latest special, Mark Your Territory, now available on YouTube and Hulu, and her podcast, Pretend Problems, co-hosted with comedian Chad Daniels. Kelsey joins me in the studio this week to highlight the lowlight of her mother's battle with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). We dive into the em…
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From Porn Set to Pulpit: Lies That Almost Destroyed Me w/ Joshua Broome EP 845
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1:04:38What happens when you believe the lies the world tells you about your identity? Is it possible to walk away from those lies and step fully into freedom through Christ? In this week’s interview, Jim Ramos talks to Joshua Broome, author of the book ‘7 Lies That Will Ruin Your Life’. Joshua Broome's life journey is nothing short of miraculous. From gr…
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What to Do When You’re TRIGGERED by Your Spouse – Podcast Highlight: Aaron Freeman EP 844
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8:58This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 695, Fight Smarter: Fight FOR Your Marriage by Fighting WITH Your Wife (the Right Way) w/ Aaron Freeman. Get Jim Ramos' USA TODAY Bestselling book, Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God This episode is sponsored by MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab, a Christian-owned fitness app. Get 6 weeks …
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Grego Anderson: When Blues Becomes a Visual Art
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27:56It’s a special episode of Time Signatures this week as your host, Jim Ervin welcomes a fellow Michigan native turned Texas and now Florida transplant, Grego Anderson to the show. Grego is a highly skilled acoustic Blues, Folk, and Country musician, but he is perhaps better known for his work as an artist. Perhaps you have seen some of his work out …
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Raising Kids Who WANT to Come Home – Average Joe Chat w/ Sam Gipson EP 843
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29:56What does it really take to build a deep, lasting bond with your kids, especially during the teen years? How do you discipline your kids in a way that doesn't drive them away? In this ‘Average Joe’ conversation on The Men in the Arena Podcast, Pastor Jim Ramos is joined by his friend Sam Gipson. Sam, a high school teacher and men's ministry leader,…
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330: Jeff Dye Quit Drinking After THIS Wild DUI Story
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53:43My HoneyDew this week is comedian Jeff Dye! Jeff joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of his journey through sobriety, a DUI gone sideways (like… really sideways), and the unexpected lessons that came along the way. Jeff opens up about the moment he knew he had to quit drinking, how jail gave him minor PTSD, and why his love life actually improved a…
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How Jesus Confronted Narcissism at the Last Supper – Message at The MAG EP 842
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27:27Men, we have it backwards. What if real power doesn’t look like winning—but serving? In this week’s message, Pastor Jim Ramos unpacks one of the greatest paradoxes of the Kingdom of God: If you want to become the greatest, you must become the least. Can you serve the ones who hurt you? Can you love without applause? This is discipleship for grown m…
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Saying NO to Cohabitation (Even When It's Tempting) – Podcast Highlight: Brant Hansen EP 841
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5:33This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 639, Becoming The Man The World Needs W/ Brant Hansen. Get Jim Ramos' USA TODAY Bestselling book, Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God This episode is sponsored by MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab, a Christian-owned fitness app. Get 6 weeks free with the code ARENA30! Want access to an ad-f…
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Stop Living Wounded: 7 Stages God Uses to Heal Men – Equipping Men in Ten EP 840
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8:58Many men confuse being “strong” with being numb. We hurt others by staying broken—and are you ready to truly heal? In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos discusses the 7 stages of true healing. We challenge you to own your story, rise from your pain, and pass down hard-earned wisdom through healing to the next generation. For …
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329: Piff the Magic Dragon Goes Clone
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1:02:00My HoneyDew this week is magician and comedian John van der Put a.k.a. Piff the Magic Dragon! Check out his special Piff the Magic Dragon: Reptile Dysfunction, or catch him performing live at the Flamingo in Las Vegas. Piff joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of his journey to becoming a performer. We dive into what inspired his love for magic, how…
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Just 5 Minutes Can Transform Your Ability To HEAR Jesus w/ John Eldredge EP 839
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1:02:49Men, our lives are constantly buzzing with noise and distractions. How can we truly connect with Jesus? In this week’s interview, Jim Ramos talks to John Eldredge, author of the influential book 'Wild at Heart' and his newest book “Experience Jesus. Really”. John shares wisdom and practical steps on how to experience a deeper relationship with God …
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Why Your Wife Gets Upset When You Try To Help: The Listening Secret Most Men Miss – Podcast Highlight: Bill Farrel EP 838
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8:45This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 624, Your Wife Doesn’t Communicate Like You: How to Leverage Your Communication Styles for a Happier Marriage w/ Bill Farrel. Get Jim Ramos' USA TODAY Bestselling book, Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God This episode is sponsored by MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab, a Christian-owned fitn…
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Miss Freddye Stover "Penns" Her Name to the Blues
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30:24Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania’s Lady of the Blues, Miss Freddye joins host Jim Ervin this week for a discussion about life as a Blues musician, Mother, Nurse, and cancer survivor. Miss Freddye also talks about her influences, which include Koko Taylor, Etta James, and Big Momma Thornton, and getting started as a Blues/ R&B Musician with not one, but TWO…
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3 Types of Dads of Teens: The HARD TRUTH from a Youth Mentor - Average Joe w/ Dale Collver EP 837
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31:16Are you stepping up as a father and mentor in today's world? In this ‘Average Joe’ conversation on The Men in the Arena Podcast, Pastor Jim Ramos brings back Dale Collver, Men in the Arena’s original podcast producer! Dale is a seasoned youth ministry leader and Discipleship Director at The Gate Community Youth Center. Dale shares his journey, the …
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328: Joey McIntyre of New Kids on the Block
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1:02:06My HoneyDew this week is musician Joey McIntyre! Check out Joey on his recent tour and album called, Freedom. Joey sits down with me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of becoming a pop sensation with New Kids on the Block back when he was 12 years old! Joey recounts early career breakthroughs and the influence of radio DJs. We reflect on the cha…
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STRONG Men with CARING Hearts: The Call to Father the Fatherless – Message at the MAG EP 836
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19:47Everywhere we turn, society continues to downplay the critical role of fathers. But let’s make one thing clear: that’s flat-out wrong. In this week’s message, Pastor Jim Ramos brings to light some shocking statistics about the devastating impact fatherlessness is having on our youth. Men, it’s time to rise up, take charge, and mentor this generatio…
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Is Looking at Porn Digital Adultery? – Podcast Highlight: Nick Stumbo EP 835
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7:01This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 678, Breaking the Porn Cycle: The 7 Pillars of Freedom from Sexual Sin w/ Nick Stumbo. Get Jim Ramos' USA TODAY Bestselling book, Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God This episode is sponsored by MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab, a Christian-owned fitness app. Get 6 weeks free with the code…
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Behind the Lens: Capturing Musical Essence with Marty Rickard
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25:21This week on Time Signatures, Erv welcomes one of Michigan’s finest photographers, Marty Rickard. Marty is the house photographer at the legendary Token Lounge in Westland, Michigan, and he and Erv have shared space around the Token’s stage for the last couple years. Marty talks about the many Blues concerts he has documented there, but also about …
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God Hit Me in the Head (Literally!) - Amazing Hero Story w/ The Rudans EP 834
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12:12From Rock Bottom to Redemption! Tune in for a powerful, no-holds-barred episode as Adnan Rudan and his wife Kristy share their incredible journey. Adnan, a dedicated policeman, hit rock bottom—but that’s when he found God and Men in the Arena. Facing a shattered marriage and battling inner demons, Adnan turned to faith and found a path to redemptio…
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327: Harland Williams' Grandma was the King of KFC
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1:01:42My HoneyDew this week is comedian Harland Williams! Check out Harland’s podcast, The Harland Highway, and keep an eye out for his newest film, Wingman, coming out later this year. Harland joins me this week to highlight the lowlights of losing both his grandmothers. We dive into the iconic life of Grandma Flo VanGundersplatt—a roller derby queen tu…
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Biblical Thought Control for Christian Men: Master Your Mind w/ Kyle Idleman EP 833
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1:00:21Men, are your thoughts holding you back? Taking control of your thoughts could be the key to unlocking spiritual and personal transformation. In this week’s interview, Jim Ramos talks to Kyle Idleman, author of ‘Every Thought Captive: Calm the Mental Chaos That Keeps You Stuck, Drains Your Hope, and Holds You Back. Kyle, a prominent pastor and auth…
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