MCMANUS (Formerly Mind Shift) with Erwin & Aaron McManus

Erwin McManus is joined by special guest Mariah McManus Goss for a brand new episode of Battle Ready. The father-daughter duo discuss sprinter Sha'carri Richardson’s one-month probation from running after testing positive for having marijuana in her system - a rule violation that could affect her selection in the upcoming Tokyo Olympic games. Beyond the hot debate of what outside issue could have...

Erwin and Aaron McManus take on opposite sides of a pressing debate: when you work a lot, is it hard to have more energy? Or do you get more energy when you work a lot? In 'Get to Work,' they discuss a looming problem in America - people aren't going back to work. Drawing from research that shows the decline in work applications and the new emergence of 'start bonuses' and an increase in wages for...

Erwin and Aaron McManus discuss one of freedom’s greatest adversaries: fear. What fears control us and have mastery over us? Aaron opens up about his fear of dating and Erwin shares his practical steps for making courageous choices. If you’re going to be afraid, be afraid of the right things — and know that when you fear God, you will fear nothing else.    — LINKS:  The Genius of Je...

What does Jesus mean when he tells us to love our enemies? Erwin and Aaron McManus discuss this and much more on this exclusive new Battle Ready Podcast episode.  —   SUBSCRIBE to the new Battle Ready channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr8a...     THE GENIUS OF: https://thegeniusof.com     Check out Battle Ready merch here: https://shop.erwinmcmanus.c...

Erwin and Aaron McManus tackle a variety of topics as they discuss the future, the church, and how to regenerate in every chapter of your life. From how to ask the right questions to solve complex issues, to the personal nature of all business, their conversation draws you in to the modern day perspective of this father and son duo.  Dive into the perils of comfort, the systemic envy of other...

Joined by Aaron McManus, pastor and author Erwin Raphael McManus dives into the topic of resiliency, what it means to be resilient and how you can learn to be more resilient in your life!   —  SUBSCRIBE to the new Battle Ready channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr8aisX2UVtIyuxpeo9VSpQ  THE GENIUS OF: https://thegeniusof.com  Check out Battle Ready merch here: https://sho...

Erwin and Aaron McManus discuss the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021 as California schedules to re-open in June and talk about the idea of "trusting the science" and what that means in today's world. —  SUBSCRIBE to the new Battle Ready channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr8aisX2UVtIyuxpeo9VSpQ  THE GENIUS OF: https://thegeniusof.com  Check out Battle Ready merch here: https://shop....

Erwin and Aaron McManus continue the conversation on the violence in Israel and the unending conflict between Israeli people and Palestinians. They also discuss the recent LA Times article critiquing the El Salvadorian President Nayib Bukele and his impact in the world as a leader.  — SUBSCRIBE to the new Battle Ready channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr8aisX2UVtIyuxpeo9VSpQ THE GENIU...

Erwin and Aaron McManus talk about the rising violence in Israel and the unending conflict between Israeli people and Palestinians. Their discussion looks at perspectives from both sides of the conflict as they view and work through how Christians should respond and react. In a conflict so complicated and nuanced with centuries of history, what should we say, and how do we fight for the humanity f...

Erwin and Aaron discuss two topics they’re very passionate about: genius and creativity. Firstly, they discuss Erwin’s fascination with genius, how he views it in a uniquely spiritual way, and his journey to explore the genius in everyone with a new, upcoming project. They then discuss creativity and its underrated value to improve your life and work. Erwin inspires by illustrating the possibiliti...

Erwin and Aaron McManus are back after a quick "spring break" and dive right into discussing current cultural events, including Covid-19 vaccines, reactions to the Derek Chauvin trial, and the social hurdles we're soon to face as society returns to normal. They chat about Erwin's recent trip to a conference in Miami, from what it was like to return to speaking in front of hundreds of people, to th...

Erwin and Aaron McManus talk about the various arenas of our lives that we have control over, from creativity to courage to the faith that we chose, and how the decisions and mindsets within those arenas can impact our futures. They take more questions from listeners and discuss topics from minimalism, to the ethics of wealth, and the fashion culture in church.  You're invited to join us...

Erwin and Aaron McManus tackle a variety of listener questions and topics. They discuss the rise of the underdogs in college basketball, the power of a “nothing to lose” mentality, and how cultures are established and stick within teams. They talk about different challenges in communication: from conflict, to hard conversations and negative feedback. Lastly, Erwin and Aaron talk about the rise of...

With Los Angeles embracing a relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions this week, Erwin and Aaron McManus take a step back and look at the basics of how we reopen not only our cities, businesses, and churches, but how we reopen ourselves. They reflect on how the past year has affected people and the challenges we will face when trying to return to a so-called "normal." They discuss struggles with findin...

With a busy season of projects, shoots, and other surprises, Erwin and Aaron McManus give a quick update on the podcast's schedule moving forward this year. New episodes now drop every Friday! — A new line of merch just dropped, check it out here: shop.erwinmcmanus.com/collections/battleready —  Follow us on Instagram @battlereadypodcast Email us: aaron@battlereadypodcast.com www.battlereadyp...

With Los Angeles on the verge of reopening Erwin and Aaron McManus reflect on a year of lockdowns, quarantines, and stay-at-home orders as they look forward to the return of some normalcy. They discuss how the year has changed people and society, the new perspectives we've gained, and the things they missed most that they can't wait to return to. — Buy the NEW J'aime Battle Ready T-shirt — Availab...

Erwin and Aaron McManus along with special guest Joe Smith talk about the idea of "The Illusion of Safety" and how dangerous it can be to society. From the COVID Crisis to raising a family, they talk about the battle between fear and courage and the importance of asking tough questions.   —   Buy the NEW J'aime Battle Ready T-shirt  —  Available Now shop.erwinmcmanus.com/produc...

Erwin and Aaron McManus answer the question "How do you commit to something without control?" They dive into the different contexts we find ourselves where commitment is essential and control is anything but guaranteed—from teams to filmmaking to book writing. They discuss leadership implications, the importance of being a follower, and the importance of pastors in leadership and personal developm...

Erwin and Aaron McManus continue to answer listener questions, diving into conversations on leadership, communication, and navigating through life. They go in-depth about the relationship between hardship and greatness, learning how to speak and communicate, and how choosing the world around you affects your ability to spread the message of Jesus. — Buy the NEW J'aime Battle Ready T-shirt — Availa...

Erwin and Aaron McManus answer wide-ranging questions from listeners, spanning topics from theology, leadership, and entrepreneurship, to modern Christianity. They answer questions such as “Is desiring wealth a selfish desire?”—“What do you do when you outgrow your church?”—and “How do you know when God is really speaking to you?” — Buy the NEW J'aime Battle Ready T-shirt — Available Now shop.erwi...

Erwin and Aaron McManus are joined by Lawrence Fudge from Mosaic Seattle to discuss leadership and what it takes to launch a new campus. They dive into what lessons they took away from their different experiences, how they grew as leaders, and how they mobilized their teams to tackle the challenges of starting successful movements of Jesus in cities vs. suburbs. The topics range from what a leader...

Erwin and Aaron McManus talk about Mosaic's newest initiative: Mosaic Houses. Mosaic Houses is a new way to keep the global Church resilient, agile, and connected. Aaron breaks down who Mosaic Houses hosts are: people all across the world who call Mosaic their home and want to ‘officially’ become a part of the community and serve under the spiritual authority of Pastor Erwin McManus. Mosaic provid...

Erwin and Aaron take us through a new wave of cancel culture, from Disney+ to the Super Bowl. Set against the backdrop of the retracted Bruce Springsteen commercial for Jeep, they discuss who is punished or ‘canceled’ by society for past mistakes, and who is allowed to emerge unscathed. How do you move forward to create the future while embracing free speech and the ways free speech will differ in...

Our culture is struggling with a new kind of balance: how do we compensate and address the wrongs of the past without discarding or omitting the United States' important history? Erwin and Aaron McManus step into this nuanced debate and examine what it means to embrace change that recognizes both the positive and negative affects of our history. The conversation ranges from the colonial histories...

Erwin and Aaron McManus discuss the lingering effects they've felt and observed from a year of lockdowns, isolations, and quarantines. Erwin emphasizes the need to take care of yourself and identifies simple actions we can do to help bolster our mental, physical, and spiritual health. They talk about how to approach your work with the same mindset and care for the balance of focus and rest that is...