The God's Design series is a 6 week series for small groups, families, and churches. Each season explores what the Bible has to say about God's design for you individually and as a community. This popular series goes through: 1. God's Design For Your Life 2. God's Design For Great Relationships 3. God's Design For Growing Spiritually 4. God's Design For Greatness 5. God's Design For Changing The World 6. God's Design For Authentic Worship Each episode includes free access to study guides and ...
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Ecclesiastes: Finding Meaning in a World of Passing Pursuits - With Barnabas Piper - A Lifeway Study
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Barnabas Piper is an assistant pastor at Immanuel Church in Nashville and is the author or coauthor of several books and small group studies, including The Pastor’s Kid, Help My Unbelief, and Hoping for Happiness. Prior to being called into ministry Barnabas worked in Christian publishing for almost 15 years. He co-hosts the Curious Curmudgeons podcast, writes regularly for He Reads Truth, and has contributed to numerous other websites and publications. Piper speaks regularly at churches, ca ...
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Jesus always has more life for you than you have known. How do we follow him and discover what it is to flourish and thrive in today's complex, challenging world? How do we have the intimate relationship with God our hearts long for? Troy Marshall Kennedy responds to these all-important questions as a veteran pastor, teacher, and author. Join us as we explore rhythms of life and practice to help us love Jesus, become like Jesus, and share Jesus in our everyday lives. Season one episodes will ...
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How do you build groups? Are you building or maintaining your small groups ministry? We seek to start, spark, and spur on thought trails you otherwise wouldn't have to get you asking questions you normally wouldn't because you get to hear to some of the best church leaders in Groups ministry across the country. Tune in to learn and explore areas of Groups ministry you've never considered before or need reminders.
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Romans Chapter 8: Climbing to a Place of Confident Faith Take a journey together with your small group to greater faith! If you’ve ever had feelings like, “I’m not good enough,” “I’m never going to change,” or “Life is too hard,” Romans eight is the chapter for you! Pastor Tom Holladay taught this video series beginning at the bottom and moving to the top of Saddleback Mountain through each of the four sessions to help us see clearly the journey from doubt to faith—from discouragement to hop ...
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Exploring the Heart of the Parables Stories Jesus Told is a six week mini-series with teaching from author Daniel Fusco. Everyone loves a good story. Whether it’s a novel, film, or song, we are products of the narratives that have formed us—for good or bad. If you need fresh inspiration or are stuck living under the weight of a story you can’t shake off, consider this study of the parables of Jesus. Through six sessions, you’ll hear directly from Jesus through the Word. His parables not only ...
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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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An agency of The United Methodist Church, Discipleship Ministries helps local church, district, and conference leaders fulfill the shared dream of making world-changing disciples. The agency connects leaders with needed resourcing, training, consulting, and networking that support spiritual formation, new church development, revitalization of local churches, and materials for use in Central Conferences. Discipleship Ministries has embarked upon an integrated, strategic direction that serves ...
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Modern Math Teacher- Teaching Strategies for High School and Middle School Math Teachers
Kristen Moore- High School Algebra Teacher + AI Educator + PBL Coach
The Modern Math Teacher helps you make math class the best part of your 6-12 students' day. Join Kristen Moore for quick, real-talk episodes on Project Based Learning, student-centered teaching strategies, AI and technology inspired lesson planning and boosting student engagement—without burning out. New episodes every Tuesday. 👉 Join the conversation inside ✨The Modern Math Teachers Community Facebook Group!
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#125 Start Small, Finish Strong: The Power of a Mini Real World Math Project
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10:09Big shifts don’t require big overhauls. If you’ve been craving a way to make math more meaningful without throwing out your whole curriculum, this episode is for you. ✅ Whether you joined the Bootcamp or not, this is your reminder that bite-sized, student-centered changes—like a mini project—can create real momentum. ✅ You’ll hear exactly how small…
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The EMPTY Feeling: When SEX Fails to Fulfill MEN’s Needs - Podcast Highlight: Carol Tanksley EP 889
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6:07This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 730: SEXpectations: God’s Design for Your Sex Life w/ Carol Tanksley. 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 The…
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Charging Hell with a Squirt Gun: When a Man Gets It PT 2 – Equipping Men in Ten EP 888
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8:24Who’s standing beside you when life hits hard? Are you charging into battle alone—and losing because of it? In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos dives into the undeniable truth that every man needs a brotherhood. Drawing from Acts 2 and the story of Peter, Jim shows how even the boldest men fall when they isolate—but thrive …
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#124 You’re Not Boring, But Your Math Curriculum Might Be
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9:20If you’ve ever walked out of your math classroom thinking, “Why don’t they care? What am I doing wrong?”—this episode is for you. Spoiler alert: You’re not the problem. The system is. In this episode, we’re digging into: ✅ Why even the best teachers struggle to engage students with scripted, one-size-fits-all math curriculum ✅ What real student eng…
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What is a Man of Justice? - Message at the MAG EP 887
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23:19What makes a man step up and say, “That’s all I can stands—I can’t stands no more”? What does it really mean to be an enforcer of justice in today’s world? In this week’s message, Pastor Jim Ramos lays down a challenge to every man: stop sitting on the sidelines and start enforcing biblical justice. You were made to carry Christ into the chaos, to …
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#123 – 3 Quick Wins You’ll Walk Away With at Bootcamp
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5:56Wondering if the Back to School Bootcamp is for you? You don’t need a 180-day curriculum plan. You just need 3 small wins to start the year strong. In this episode, I walk you through what you’ll ACTUALLY build inside the Create a Kickass Math Class Bootcamp: ✅ Day 1: One first-week spark that sets the tone ✅ Day 2: An anchor task that sparks real …
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How Christians Got Divided While Jesus United - Podcast Highlight: Curtis Chang EP 886
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5:21This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 742: How Christians Can Do Politics BETTER w/ Curtis Chang. 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 The Locker Ro…
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#122: Get Ready for the Back To School Bootcamp —Creating a KickAss Math Class
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8:00Build Your Dream Math Class in Just 3 Days (Without the Overwhelm) Want a math class that feels more real, relevant, and engaging—but not sure where to start? The (FREE) Create a Kickass Math Class Bootcamp is your answer. If you’re ready to build a math class that feels real, relevant, and rigorous — but don’t know where to start — this 3-day Boot…
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But What About Women?: When a Man Gets It PT 1 – Equipping Men in Ten EP 885
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10:28What happens to the church, a family, or a nation when men go passive? Are we asking too much of our strong women—or are men asking too little of themselves? In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos kicks off a four-part series ‘When a Man Gets it”. With biblical clarity and truth, you’ll see why men are the backbone of the fami…
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Leading Your Family Through a Crisis: How to Be the Man They Need When a Storm Hits w/ Rick Burgess EP 884
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57:40What kind of man walks through the storm instead of running from it? What does it really take to stand tall when life hits you the hardest? In this week’s expert interview, Jim Ramos is joined by Rick Burgess, nationally syndicated radio host, author, and co-founder of The Man Church. Rick shares the unforgettable lessons passed down from his fathe…
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#121: How to Get Started As a Modern Math Teacher (Even If You’re Not “Techy”)
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9:04Worried you’re not “techy” enough to transform your teaching with real-world, project-based math? You’re not alone—and the good news is: you don’t need to be. You don’t need to be a tech expert to run engaging, real-world math lessons. In this episode, I’ll share: ✔️ Why low-tech strategies still work ✔️ How to build confidence without jumping into…
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The Lies You're Believing Are Stealing Your Purpose - Podcast Highlight: Michael Thompson EP 883
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6:18This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 710: King Me: Becoming the Hero in Your Story w/ Michael Thompson 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 Locker Room, our …
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The Heavy Weight of Manhood: The Mental Weight That's Crushing Christian Men – Average Joe Conversation w/ Jacob Duke EP 882
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25:17Is your calendar full but your soul empty? Are you sacrificing your family on the altar of busyness? In this ‘Average Joe’ conversation on The Men in the Arena Podcast, Pastor Jim Ramos brings in Jacob Duke, a local leader at The McMinnville Area Gathering for men in McMinnville, Oregon. Jacob asks a loaded question: What do you do if you are carry…
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#120: Still Planning Lessons Alone? Let’s Fix That
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10:04Trying to make your math class more engaging, more real, and more relevant—completely alone? Are you still lesson planning alone at your kitchen table? You’re not lazy. You’re not doing it wrong. You’re just trying to do too much without a support system. You were never meant to do this work in isolation. In today’s episode, we explore: ✔️ Why plan…
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REBOOT: Your Wife Doesn’t Communicate Like You: How to Leverage Your Communication Styles for a Happier Marriage w/ Bill Farrel EP 881
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53:09This is a reboot of a past episode #624 of the Men in the Arena Podcast. Fighting? Miscommunication? Hurt feelings? Ever feel like you and your wife are speaking completely different languages? That’s because you and your wife have different communication styles. This week, author Bill Farrel joined Jim Ramos to discuss his book, ‘Men are Like Waff…
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#119 BTS— What’s Inside the Modern Math Teacher Membership
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11:04If you're tired of buying resources that don't solve your classroom struggles, this episode is for you. I’m giving you a full behind-the-scenes tour of the Modern Math Teacher Membership—and sharing you why it’s so much more than just a library of lessons. 💡 Inside This Episode: ✅ Why most resource memberships still leave teachers overwhelmed ✅ Wha…
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From Scroll to Soul: One Daily Habit to Hear God Again! - Podcast Highlight: John Eldredge EP 880
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4:18This 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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4 Questions Your Wife Needs You to Answer (But Won't Ask) – Equipping Men in Ten EP 879
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9:40Are 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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#118: The Truth About Teaching Real-World Math
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10:02There are so many myths out there about teaching real-world math: 👉 It’s too hard to plan 👉 Students can’t handle it 👉 You have to sacrifice rigor None of it is true. In this episode, I’m breaking down the real story—and showing you how real-world, relevant, and rigorous math is totally doable with the right tools and support. 🎙 In this episode, I’…
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Into the Storm: Jim Ramos' Man Camp 2025 Keynote EP 878
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36:01Are 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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#117 Why Your Students Deserve This Kind of Math Class
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10:18Let’s put aside standards and curriculum for a moment. Let’s talk about the actual humans in your classroom. Because chances are, you’ve felt it too: “They deserve more than just what the textbook gives them.” ✅ They deserve to see math as meaningful. ✅ They deserve to feel confident and curious — not just compliant. ✅ They deserve your best, even …
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The Most Avoided Topic Destroying Churches - Podcast Highlight: Sam Black EP 877
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4:09This 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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Build the Close Family You've Always Wanted: 10 Things Connected Families Do That You Don't See – Equipping Men in Ten EP 876
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11:01Feeling 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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We’ve all been there: 📥 You download a promising project. 📄 The instructions look solid. ✅ The math checks out. But once it hits your classroom? Something’s missing. The truth is: done-for-you isn’t the same as done-right. In this episode, I’m breaking down the “Done-for-You Trap” — why great resources still fall flat without the systems, structure…
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REBOOT: Calm Parenting: Discipline Without Anger w/ Kirk Martin EP 875
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1:05:16This 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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#115: The 3 Biggest Mistakes Teachers Make When Trying to Teach Real-World Math
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8:20You’ve seen all the cool Pinterest projects and Instagram reels that make real-world math look effortless. But when you try it in your classroom? 🙄 The kids don’t care. 🌀 The lesson falls flat. 😤 Or worse—it turns into total chaos. In this episode, I’m sharing the three most common mistakes teachers make when trying to implement real-world math—and…
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Mid-Week Truth Every Christian Needs to Hear - Podcast Highlight: Mark Batterson EP 874
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5:15This 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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Escape the Marriage Death Spiral: The Choice that has Saved Marriages Since Adam and Eve – Equipping Men in Ten EP 873
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10:15Are 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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#114 The 5-Stage Path to a Kickass Math Class
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9:30What if transforming your math classroom didn’t require a complete overhaul—just a roadmap? In today’s episode, I’m walking you through the 5-stage success path at the heart of the Modern Math Teacher Membership. Whether you're stuck in survival mode or starting to explore project-based learning and real-world applications, this episode will help y…
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Reboot: Becoming the Man the World Needs w/ Brant Hansen EP 872
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1:09:13This 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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#113 From Survival to Success: A Summer Reset Plan
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10:06What if summer wasn’t just a break… but a bold reset? In this episode of The Modern Math Teacher Podcast, we’re ditching the survival mindset and using summer as a launchpad for a lighter, more aligned school year. Whether you’re sipping coffee on the porch or finally clearing out your inbox, this is your invitation to pause—and reimagine. We’ll wa…
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Husband's Mistake That Keeps Wives Broken - Podcast Highlight: Heidi St. John EP 871
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6:31This 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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