Brother, you’ve heard “everything in moderation,” but is there an area where this isn’t true for you? Does something have control of you instead of the other way around? In this equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you to become a moderate man and what the Bible says about moderation, pulling from Titus and 1 Timothy. The Dialed In man of God is a moderate man. His only master is Jesus, and nothing else masters him. If that’s not you yet, this episode will help. In this series, recorded in...

Brother, do you lose your cool? Are you becoming a calm man, or is your temper and anger out of control? In this equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you what the Bible says about how the man of God deals with his emotions, pulling from Titus and 1 Timothy. The Dialed In man of God is a calm man. He is an emotional rock. If that’s not you yet, this episode will help. In this series, recorded in South Africa on a safari, Jim Ramos introduces you to the 20 qualities of a man of God pulled from...

Christian man, are you the missionary, or the mission field? You might be surprised at the answer. In this equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you what the Bible says about the man of God’s role as a witness to others, pulling from Titus and 1 Timothy. The Dialed In man of God is a witness. He is a missionary, and doesn’t defer that job to his pastor or church. In this series, recorded in South Africa on a safari, Jim Ramos introduces you to the 20 qualities of a man of God pulled from Titus...

Christian man, are you a servant like Jesus? In this equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you what the Bible says about the a man of God’s role as a servant to the ones he loves (and the ones he doesn’t), pulling from Titus and 1 Timothy. The Dialed In man of God is a servant. Brother, it’s time to put on the servant’s towel. In this series, recorded in South Africa on a safari, Jim Ramos introduces you to the 20 qualities of a man of God pulled from Titus and 1 Timothy, as laid out in his...

Christian man, are you living above reproach? In this equipping episode, Jim Ramos teaches you what the Bible says about your integrity as a man of God, pulling from Titus and Timothy. The Dialed In man of God is a blameless man. He has no dark corners, no hidden secrets. In this series, recorded in South Africa on a safari, Jim Ramos introduces you to the 20 qualities of a man of God pulled from Titus and Timothy, as laid out in his new book, ‘Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man...

In this series, recorded in South Africa on a safari, Jim Ramos will introduce you to the 20 qualities of a man of God laid out in his new book, ‘Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God’ releasing September 3, 2024 with David C Cook publishing. Each upcoming episode will walk you through one quality.   You can pre-order your copy of the book on Amazon at  or learn more at .  [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the...

Are you a soft and weak dad, or a SOLID one? The opposite of soft is not hard - it's SOLID. In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Jim Ramos outlines 5 tips for how you can take your fatherhood from weak and soft to SOLID and STRONG.   Pre-Order Jim Ramos' new book 'Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God' on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/dialedinbook [Honor God with your fitness! Our podcast sponsor is the MTNTOUGH fitness app. Use code 'Arena30' at MTNTough.com for 6 weeks...

Is the woman you're dating "The One?" How can a man know? In this week's 10-min equipping episode, Jim Ramos helps you decide if the one you're with is the soul mate God has for you.  Pre-Order Jim Ramos' new book 'Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God' on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/dialedinbook [Honor God with your fitness! Our podcast sponsor is the MTNTOUGH fitness app. Use code 'Arena30' at MTNTough.com for 6 weeks free access.]

How should Christian men choose who to date? Christian dating can be tricky. In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos gives you 5 things to look for in the women you date. If you choose a Christian girlfriend and date her using these 5 guidelines, you'll end up with a woman who is wife material.  

How can a dad raise strong, confident, godly kids? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos gives you 7 pro tips for dads. Implement these 7 things in your home and parenting, and you'll raise children that grow into strong, confident adults. For more on how to become the man God made you to be, pre-order Jim Ramos' new book on Amazon, 'Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God' on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/dialedinbook [Honor God with your fitness! Our...

So you've given your life to Jesus - what do you do next? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos walks you through 5 simple things you should do now that you're a Christian. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

Are you REALLY saved? Is the prayer you said in middle school enough to get you to heaven? How can you know FOR SURE that you’re saved?  In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos teaches you what the Bible says about how to know if your salvation is for real. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

Do you struggle to say YES to the things God places on your heart? It’s a struggle for many of us, including Jonah in the Bible. Today, Pastor Jim Ramos teaches from the story of Jonah and the power of saying YES to God’s will and the dangers of saying NO. This message is from The MAG, The McMinville Area Gathering for men in McMinnville, Oregon. You can come out to see Jim Ramos in person checking his at , or bring him to speak at your next event.  [Honor God through your fitness. Use code...

You know you should be the spiritual leader, but where do you start? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos teaches Christian men how to get started on spiritual leadership, even if you haven't been setting a great example up to this point. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]    

When is it OK for Christians to get divorced? What does the Bible say about divorce? In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos walks you through the 2 biblical grounds for divorce.   [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6 weeks free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]  

Should Christians tithe, or was that just for Jews? What does the Bible REALLY teach about tithing? The verses you usually hear about tithing might not mean that at all! In this week's 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos teaches you what the Bible does and doesn't say about tithing, and gives you his interpretation of what this means practically for the Christian man. You'll walk away with a better idea of whether the "tithe" applies to you and what you should do about it.   [Honor...

Do you hesitate to share your faith in Christ? Worry that you’re not qualified? Wonder how to do it without sounding weird? In this week’s interview, Jim Ramos is joined by Duck Dynasty’s Willie Robertson to talk about his new book,Gospeler: Turning Darkness into Light One Conversation at a Time. He shares why many Christians never move to the stage of sharing their faith, and how you can get started. You’ll walk away with practical, simple ways to start conversations and make sure you’re a...

Is it a SIN for a Christian man to smoke pot? Now that marijuana is legal in many states, does that make it OK? In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos explores whether the Bible has anything to say about weed and its place in the life of a Christian man. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at  for 6 weeks of free access to the MTNTOUGH fitness app.]

Have you lost a relationship over politics? Most of us have. The Church has slowly been divided based on partisan beliefs, and God is calling you to bridge the gap. The intersection of faith and politics doesn’t have to be messy. Thankfully, the Gospel shows us a better way. In this week’s interview, Jim Ramos is joined by Curtis Chang, theologian and faculty member of Duke Divinity School. He dives into his newest book “The After Party: Toward Better Christian Politics” which helps...

Christians are sexist!” “The Bible is misogynistic!” We’ve all heard the accusations: many atheists and deconstructing Christians assert that the Bible endorses the oppression of women. In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos responds to the accusation that the Bible is a work that subjugates women and endorses sexism, and teaches you how you might be reading certain passages wrong. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at  for 6 weeks free access to the...

How do your children KNOW when they have crossed into adulthood? There is an entire generation of young people who crave significance in a world of confusion, violence, and immorality.  How can you help your children find their way to become Godly adults? In this week’s interview, Jim Ramos is joined by Chuck Stecker, an expert in intergenerational ministry. He presents the lost art of "Rite of Passage", and tells you why it needs to be reinstituted and how you as a father can implement it....

Are your kids part of the 48% of children today who won’t reach 18 years of age with both parents still in the home? If so, or even if your family is still intact, this episode will help you SHOW UP as a dad. In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos teaches you how to be so consistent that your presence builds a firm foundation in your kids’ hearts. You’ll walk away from this episode with 5 boots-on-the-ground tactics to stay engaged with your kids.  [Honor God through...

Are you married? Your wife is greater than your kids. Remarried? Still true! The Bible shows us that your wife is greater than your kids, even in the tricky situation of remarriage. In this message at the MAG, Pastor Jim Ramos lays out the biblical case for this counter-cultural assertion, WIFE > KIDS.   This message is from The MAG, The McMinville Area Gathering for men, which meets weekly most Wednesday nights at Grange Hall in McMinnville, Oregon. You can come out to see Jim Ramos in...

We all want to be successful leaders and fathers in our homes. But how do we properly assess where we’re at and what areas we can improve? In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos breaks down the 5 levels of leadership a dad can obtain. Jim asks you to get real with yourself to make an honest assessment of your level of leadership and consider how you can move up to be a level 5 leader in your home. [Honor God through your fitness. Use code 'ARENA30' at mtntough.com for 6...

Need a full-service revamp of your marriage? Today, Jim Ramos is joined by power couple, Drs. Paul and Virginia Friesen, as they help you avoid marriage pitfalls, offer tangible advice, and encourage you as you battle for your relationship with your wife. This unique husband-and-wife episode offers fascinating insight from a women’s perspective. You’ll walk away with tangible steps and tools to make sure you come out victorious in your marriage.   The last time Paul and Virginia appeared on...