Best Jim Ramos 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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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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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…

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340: Ester Steinberg: Bagels, Ballots, and The Tampa Toss 1:02:21

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Ester Steinberg! Check out Ester’s latest special, Schmear Campaign, out now on Apple and Amazon. Ester joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of her wild upbringing with her part-lawyer, part-comedian father. From a bagel boudoir, to helping little people get tossed in Tampa, we explore all the unbelievable…

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Santiago Ramos: A Hope for End Times 55:51

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Santiago Ramos of Wisdom of Crowds joins me to talk about hope in apocalyptic times. AI, public philosophy, journalism, the aesthetics of urgent honesty, the value of disagreement, dialectics leading one to religion, whether crowds really are wise... ENJOY! For the full transcript of our conversation, click here. Important Links: Wisdom of Crowds A…

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The Most Misunderstood Words in the Church: Mercy, Grace, Judgment & Wrath – Message at the MAG EP 869 26:20

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Are you dishing out judgment when you should be offering mercy? Is your version of justice undermining God’s grace? In this week’s message, Pastor Jim Ramos delves into mercy, grace, judgment, and wrath. If you don’t understand these principles, you're fumbling the fundamentals of the Christian life. These aren't just theological buzzwords—they det…

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Remove THIS Word From Your Marriage NOW - Podcast Highlight: Kim Kimberling EP 868 6:45

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This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 770, Love Through the Decades: How to Make It Long-Term in Marriage w/ Kim Kimberling. 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-…

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3 Powerful Questions Men Asked in The Locker Room EP 867 16:39

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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 w…

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339: Shapel Lacey's Survival Guide to Grandma Guilt 59:00

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Shapel Lacey! Check out Shapel’s latest special, Three Dads, Two Moms, now on his YouTube. Shapel joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of grief, guilt, and the complicated nature of family after losing a loved one. Opening up about his grandma’s recent passing, Shapel and I dive into what it’s like to navigate emoti…

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The ‘Serpent’ and ‘Dove’ Paradox: What Jesus Meant – Message at the MAG EP 866 33:09

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Jesus calls us men to walk a powerful paradox—bold in truth, but gentle in spirit. In this week’s message, Pastor Jim Ramos breaks down what it looks like to be a tactical, discerning noticer of people without losing the humility and purity that makes the gospel irresistible. You’ve been sent out like sheep among wolves, not to be passive or polite…

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The Hidden Battle Plan Written in Scripture - Podcast Highlight: Jeff Voth EP 865 3:39

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This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 686, Becoming a Serpent Crusher: How to Crush the Enemies of Your Best Version w/ Jeff Voth. 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…

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Dad Bod to God Bod: 6 Rules + 7 Steps – Equipping Men in Ten EP 864 10:27

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The “dad bod” is just another lie the world sold you. The Bible instructs us to treat our bodies as a living temple — but for many of us, it's a ticking time bomb. In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos discusses why the dad bod is not biblical, not healthy, and not sustainable if you want to lead well, live long, and finish s…

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338: Trae Crowder and His Pillbilly Background 59:33

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Trae Crowder! Check out Trae’s special Trash Daddy, out on YouTube today. Trae joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of growing up in rural Celina, Tennessee during the opioid epidemic—and how it affected his upbringing and influences his parenting today. BALTIMORE! I’m coming home! Catch me at the Horseshoe Casino o…

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How Wives Speak Life: Powerful Words That Build or Destroy Men w/ Dave and Ann Wilson EP 863 57:30

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What if the secret to your success as a husband starts with what your wife says—and what you don’t say? Your wife's words may be slowly breaking you and she probably doesn't even know it. In this week’s expert interview, Jim Ramos is joined by the hosts of FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson. They get brutally honest about the real battles that r…

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3 Marriage Lies Destroying Your Home - Podcast Highlight: Aaron Freeman EP 862 5:01

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This 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. Check it out! 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 Ch…

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The Dangerous Men ‘Coaching’ Christian Men Online: Who Should You Follow? – Equipping Men in Ten EP 861 13:20

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Are you blindly following the wrong leaders? Could you be letting unqualified voices shape your soul? In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos exposes the trend of self-proclaimed “coaches” flooding the internet with no real accountability or biblical backbone. Too many men are allowing themselves to be discipled by leaders who …

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337: Aaron Weber and the 48 First Cousins 1:00:13

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Aaron Weber! Check out Aaron’s comedy special Signature Dish on his YouTube, and you can catch him on The Nateland Podcast! Aaron joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of recently becoming a father, complications he and his wife experienced with the baby post-birth, and having to spend almost a month in the…

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Agnes Callard: Socratic Inquiries for a Hopeful Age 1:17:16

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The very great Agnes Callard joins me to talk about her excellent new book Open Socrates: The Case for a Philosophical Life. Just two Hungarian girls discussing love and ethics, truth and ignorance, paradoxes and beliefs—and Kant, Aristotle, Mill, Nussbaum, William James—and of course Socrates. Hope you enjoy! For the full transcript of our convers…

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Why I’m Still a Christian: 20 Years of Debates, Where Famous Atheists’ Best Arguments Failed w/ Justin Brierley EP 860 1:05:24

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Why are so many young men turning back to Christianity in a culture that’s moving in the opposite direction? Is their faith intellectually credible — or is it just blind belief? In this week’s expert interview, Jim Ramos is joined by Justin Brierley, host of the groundbreaking Unbelievable? podcast, to dive deep into the raw truth about faith, doub…

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Why Society is Sabotaging Your Daughter's Self-Image - Podcast Highlight: Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield EP 859 3:02

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This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 635, How to Connect with Your Daughter: 15 Tools for Girl Dads - Part 2 w/ Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield. Check it out!By Jim Ramos, Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield

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Leaving SOFT Christianity Behind: 4 Ways Modern Christian Men Are Dangerously Soft – Equipping Men in Ten EP 858 13:26

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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 h…

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336: Gary Owen and the Absent Gliding Father 1:12:52

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Gary Owen! Check out Gary’s new special No “S” on MintComedy.com. Gary joins me to Highlight the Lowlights of his stepfather who loved to fight, his biological father who loved to hang glide, and the wild family dynamic that shaped his upbringing. He shares a story about a memorable brawl at the Pipe Fitters Picnic…

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The SECRET to Becoming an On-Fire Christian Man w/ The Kendrick Brothers EP 857 57:19

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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 …

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Christian Men: Your Most Important Battlefield is Home! - Podcast Highlight: Heidi St. John EP 856 3:34

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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) 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…

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This NEW Definition of Manhood Changes Everything – Average Joe Conversation w/ David Everson EP 855 23:01

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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 …

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335: Joe Dombrowski is the Kindergarten's Comedian 58:23

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Joe Dombrowski! Be sure to check out his past special Don’t Eat the Crayons and his more recent show tapings, both available on his YouTube channel. Joe joins me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of his transition from kindergarten teacher to stand-up comedian. He shares his journey of discovering a love and pas…

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Rohit Krishnan: Hope for India, Hope for the AGI Era 58:46

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Author, builder and friend — Rohit Krishan joins me in a wide ranging conversation about Indian and American culture. We discuss the Get Shit Done mentality of Indian entrepreneurs, predictions for the Indian diaspora, Rohit’s experiences with LLMs, and the surprising ways his children use AI. For the full transcript of our conversation, click here…

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The Bible’s Most POWERFUL Second Chance Story – Message at the MAG EP 854 36:47

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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 …

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The CRIPPLING Mistake Christian Men Make With Goals - Podcast Highlight: Jon Acuff EP 853 6:52

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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! 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 th…

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3 Powerful Questions Men Asked in The Locker Room EP 852 18:04

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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 w…