# 7 Hard Lessons from 40 Years of Ministry – Equipping Men in Ten EP 996

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Podcast: [Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/men-in-the-arena-christian-men-s-podcast-984346)
Published: 2026-04-28T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: http://podcast.meninthearena.org/996
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Duration seconds: 805

## Resource

What would you tell your younger self? Are you making decisions today that will matter tomorrow? In this Equipping Men in Ten episode Jim Ramos shares the hard-earned wisdom that only comes from decades of walking with God, leading others, winning battles, and learning from mistakes. Whether you're 18 and just starting out, or 50 and recalibrating for the road ahead, this conversation will challenge you to think deeper, live wiser, and lead stronger. Jim's newest book, Guardrails: Ten Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage released in April 2026. Order your copy today at https://tinyurl.com/guardrails115 .

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