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God's Design Bible Study Series

Small Group Network | Saddleback Church | Lumivoz

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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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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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The Build Groups Podcast

Adam Erlichman | Build Groups | Lumivoz

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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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Men, 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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This 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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Is 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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Men, 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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This 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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There’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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What 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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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. 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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What 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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Men, 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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This 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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Many 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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Men, 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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This 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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Are 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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Everywhere 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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Joseph surrendered to full-time vocational ministry in 2010. He currently serves as the Adult Pastor at New Vision in Murfreesboro, TN. In 2022, Joseph began serving as the Director of Institutional Effectiveness at Williamson College in Franklin, TN. Joseph is involved in various networks, including Disciple Leaders Network, where he has served as…
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This 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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From 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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Rick spent thirteen years as an author, trainer, coach, and consultant at LifeWay Church Resources, three years with NavPress, and five years aiding churches for the Kentucky Baptist Convention. Prior to these experiences, he served as a Campus Minister on two campuses, a Teaching and Groups Pastor at a thriving church, and planted The Bridge Churc…
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Men, 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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This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 800, Becoming a Rescuer: How One Man Rescued Me w/ Rick Magee. 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…
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What if we let ChatGPT write a book using Jim's past work? Would it align with the principles of Men in the Arena? In this week’s engaging 10-minute episode, Jim dives into ChatGPT’s take on what "it" thinks he would write his next book, “Guardrails”, about. Tune in to see how AI interprets Jim’s ideas and the core principles of his work. Discover …
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What’s the one verse that drives your life and shapes your faith journey? Men, we need a verse to call our own that challenges us to live purposefully. In this week’s message, Pastor Jim Ramos introduces the idea of a 'death verse'—a scripture that will define you when you meet Jesus face to face. This message is from The MAG, The McMinnville Area …
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This is a Men in the Arena podcast highlight from EP 744, Becoming A Gospeler W/ Duck Dynasty’s Willie Robertson. 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 a…
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Are you ready to heal and step into victory? Becoming your best version takes more than just willpower—it requires the right tools and actionable steps. In this week’s 10-minute equipping episode, Pastor Jim Ramos unpacks five transformative steps to go from being broken to mended. With deep biblical wisdom and practical advice, this episode offers…
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Can storytelling really shape the future of your family and community? Storytelling isn’t just about preserving history— it can empower your tribe and strengthen your leadership. In this week’s message, Pastor Jim Ramos emphasizes the importance of storytelling within familial and tribal contexts, drawing from Job 29 where Job reflects on life befo…
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