Are you a new Christian man seeking a solid foundation to grow your faith? In this episode, I’m sharing three incredible books that profoundly impacted my journey as a husband, father, and follower of Christ.

These books helped me discover my true identity in Christ and gave me practical insights for leading my family with love, strength, and faith.

Whether you’re starting your walk with Jesus or seeking deeper spiritual growth, this episode will point you toward the resources that can inspire and transform your life.

You’ll have to tune in to discover the titles that shaped my spiritual journey. Plus, I’ll share a personal story about an unexpected tool I used to better understand the Bible—one that helped me see every story as part of God’s greater plan of forgiveness and restoration.

Don’t miss this episode—it’s filled with actionable takeaways and encouragement for anyone who wants to build a Christ-centered life!

In this episode of Beyond the Rut, we sit down with Jim Ramos, host of Men in the Arena podcast, pastor, and author, to discuss how biblical masculinity and living with integrity can transform your marriage and family life. Jim shares his personal journey of leading with faith, serving his wife and family, and building strong, lasting Christian relationships.

Discover how embracing biblical masculinity—being a servant-leader rooted in faith and love—can help you live out your purpose in your faith, family, and career. Jim offers practical advice on maintaining integrity, being transparent in your relationships, and out-serving your spouse to build a thriving Christian marriage. If you want to strengthen your marriage and lead with integrity, this episode is for you.

Listen now and start your journey toward building a strong Christian marriage today!

This episode includes the following highlights:

[00:02:10] – Jim Ramos introduces the concept of biblical masculinity and why it’s essential in Christian men’s lives.

[00:05:30] – The importance of integrity and how it shapes a man’s leadership in the home.

[00:08:45] – How Jim’s personal marriage experience shaped his views on building a strong Christian marriage.

[00:12:30] – Jim explains how biblical masculinity can guide men in being better husbands and fathers.

[00:15:00] – The role of faith in maintaining integrity at home and work.

[00:19:25] – Why Christian men’s leadership starts with serving and loving your spouse.

[00:23:15] – Jim’s thoughts on how living a blameless life supports building Christian marriages.

[00:27:40] – Practical tips on balancing faith, family, and career as a Christian husband.

[00:31:20] – The connection between spiritual growth and building strong Christian marriages.

[00:35:50] – Encouragement for men striving to live out biblical masculinity in all aspects of life.

In this heartfelt episode of Beyond the Rut, Jerry Dugan returns from a brief hiatus to share personal insights and a powerful piece of marriage advice that he recently gave at his son's wedding. Reflecting on his journey from a corporate career to entrepreneurship, Jerry opens up about the challenges and breakthroughs he experienced while finding his true calling in voiceover work and creative projects.

Listeners will hear about Jerry's emotional experience officiating his son's wedding and the meaningful advice he imparted to the newlyweds. This simple yet profound message is at the heart of building a strong, supportive, and enduring marriage.

Jerry also discusses the future of Beyond the Rut, including a shift toward more solo episodes focused on helping Christian married men navigate faith, family, and career. He shares updates on his voiceover career, which is steadily growing to replace his rideshare income, and talks about his work on various creative projects.

Tune in to this episode to learn how one sentence can transform your marriage and to get a glimpse into Jerry's personal and professional life as he continues to inspire others to live a fulfilling life beyond the rut.