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 GENIUS OF: https://thegeniusof.com Check out Battle Ready merch here: https://shop.erwinmcmanus.com/collections...
May 21, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 27
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 for all people as followers as Jesus? — Check out Battle Ready merch here: shop.erwinmcmanus.com/coll...
May 14, 2021•45 min•Season 4Ep. 26
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 possibilities in life when we inject creativity into everything we do. If you missed it, don't forget to check ...
Apr 30, 2021•41 min•Season 4Ep. 24
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 the concepts and ideas that were presented at this event for successful entrepreneurs. Erwin comments ...
Apr 23, 2021•47 min•Season 4Ep. 23
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 at Mosaic for Good Friday and Easter online experiences! Go to mosaic.org/easter to find the gathering times a...
Apr 02, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 22
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 Asian-focused violence and its impact on culture, from continued strains of racial and political dif...
Mar 26, 2021•56 min•Season 4Ep. 21
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 finding a job, finding joy within your life, and the internal work needed to emerge into this next season ...
Mar 19, 2021•46 min•Season 4Ep. 20
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: [email protected] www.battlereadypodcast.com...
Mar 16, 2021•5 min•Season 4Ep. 19
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 — Available Now shop.erwinmcmanus.com/products/jaime-batte-ready-t-shirt — Follow us on Instagram @battleread...
Mar 12, 2021•46 min•Season 4Ep. 18
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/products/jaime-batte-ready-t-shirt — Support the podcast: anchor.fm/battlereadypodcast Follow us on Instagram @battlereadypodcast Em...
Mar 09, 2021•59 min•Season 4Ep. 417
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 development. — Buy the NEW J'aime Battle Ready T-shirt — Available Now shop.erwinmcmanus.com/products/jaime-...
Mar 02, 2021•54 min•Season 4Ep. 16
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 — Available Now shop.erwinmcmanus.com/products/jaime-batte-ready-t-shirt — Follow us on Instagram @battlerea...
Feb 26, 2021•42 min•Season 4Ep. 15
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.erwinmcmanus.com/products/jaime-batte-ready-t-shirt — Follow us on Instagram @battlereadypodcast Email u...
Feb 23, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 14
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 should look for when building teams, how to respond when things aren’t going well, and how to recog...
Feb 19, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Season 4Ep. 13
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 provides tools and resources for members to build a vibrant community for anyone close or far from Jesus, ...
Feb 16, 2021•26 min•Season 4Ep. 12
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 ideology with each person? With an eye-opening look at other countries and cultures’ reparations fo...
Feb 12, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 4Ep. 11
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 of Europe, to America’s founding and beginnings, to current canceled personalities and politicians. ...
Feb 09, 2021•33 min•Season 4Ep. 10
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 key to our productivity and creativity. — Buy the NEW J'aime Battle Ready T-shirt — Available Now! ...
Feb 05, 2021•13 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Reflecting on this weekend's message "The Drive for Greatness" Erwin and Aaron McManus discuss the sources around us that inspire us to be great, and how oftentimes we can feel unmotivated, even when life is going well. How do we fight off our apathy and embrace the potential for greatness in our lives? Erwin and Aaron lay out four solutions that can help you fight through the lethargy of life and embrace its goodness and possibility. Watch the ‘The Drive for Greatness’ from Mosaic – Support the...
Feb 02, 2021•24 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Erwin and Aaron McManus walk us through the necessity of change to improve your work and create a better future. They discuss the systems you need to implement to grow and the 'intangible variables' in your life that affect your work performance. Erwin opens up about his Latin heritage and journey as an immigrant - how that perspective shapes his work as a business owner, a creator, and an innovator. He draws us into a discussion on the minority 'glass ceiling' and how one person's achievements ...
Jan 29, 2021•31 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Filmed in January of 2020, Erwin and Aaron McManus walk the streets of Stockholm and have a conversation on journeys in leadership, the atmospheres that affect the spaces we occupy, and the spiritual warfare that wages around us. Aaron reflects on his journey leading the Mosaic Venice campus, and how he and his team went from struggling attendance to standing-room only gatherings. He asks Erwin about the influence and power of spiritual environments, the ways in which they affect us, and - as Er...
Jan 26, 2021•18 min•Season 4Ep. 6
It's not news that the world is changing, but how we react to that change is a topic that Erwin and Aaron McManus discuss through the lens of culture and the church. How do churches innovate when their doors are closed? Or when their context and community isn't a part of people's new routines? Erwin and Aaron talk about how the church must be constantly innovating, not to be trendy and cutting edge, but to create the future that humanity is moving toward - or they risk being left behind. They ta...
Jan 22, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Erwin and Aaron McManus talk about the different expressions, structures and sizes of churches in the world and how culture is direct reflection of its surroundings. Using the idea of a coffee shop, the father-son duo discuss how a business, or a church, grow over time, establish a culture and a following, and how with growth and change the ability to stay consistent defines the culture. They ask what is a megachurch? How do the cultures of different cities and towns translate in the to the cult...
Jan 15, 2021•56 min•Season 4Ep. 4
In the wake of the violent riots in Washington, DC that saw the electoral vote certification interrupted and the US Capitol building invaded, Erwin and Aaron take stock of the state of America. They talk about the significance of the events on January 6th, 2021 and the deteriorating political discourse that led us there. From lessons on leadership and the dynamics of social and personal relationships, they ask the question: how can we use this latest event to look within? They exhort listeners t...
Jan 08, 2021•54 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Where in the world is the future created? Erwin and Aaron McManus look ahead at the new year and discuss how the disruptive nature of 2020 shook the way we understand how the future is created. In the world of the internet, are cities the mecca of creativity and opportunity as they once were? They talk about how you should talk to yourself coming out of a difficult year, how to manage the voices in your life, and how to handle the weight and struggles of the past and still thrive in your future....
Jan 05, 2021•49 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Erwin and Aaron McManus discuss the nature of our relationship to our souls, how Jesus sees the best in us, and how He leads our souls towards the richest, most fulfilling, and rewarding life. This episode from the archives was recorded live at Mosaic Venice on November 25, 2017. - Follow us on Instagram @battlereadypodcast Email us: [email protected] www.battlereadypodcast.com
Jan 01, 2021•43 min•Season 3Ep. 41
Erwin and Aaron McManus talk about courage, fear, and how we let those forces affect our lives in this archive episode from Season 1, originally recorded at Mosaic Venice on March 7th, 2018. - Follow us on Instagram @battlereadypodcast Email us: [email protected] www.battlereadypodcast.com
Dec 29, 2020•45 min•Season 3Ep. 40
Aaron and Mariah McManus talk about the importance of having dreams, how to build different dreams at different times, and the seasons of life. "My mission is still the same regardless of my occupation." - Mariah McManus This episode originally aired on May 31, 2019, and was recorded live at Mosaic Venice. Merry Christmas! - Follow us on Instagram @battlereadypodcast Email us: [email protected] www.battlereadypodcast.com
Dec 25, 2020•54 min•Season 3Ep. 39
"You can't allow your past pain to close you off from your future healing." Pastors Erwin and Aaron McManus talk about one of the most overlooked issues in the church - mental health. Depression and anxiety are a very real struggle for so many of us, and so we felt the need to talk about it as well as what it means to be human. This episode originally aired on November 14th, 2017, and was recorded live at Mosaic Venice. - Follow us on Instagram @battlereadypodcast Email us: aaron@battlereadypodc...
Dec 22, 2020•55 min•Season 3Ep. 38
What are the traditions and beliefs you follow and why? Erwin and Aaron discuss how our beliefs and traditions can turn from well-intended guidelines into rigid structures that become less about belief and more on the rules themselves. How do the ideologies that seek to shape our lives affect how we live? Erwin pushes against the lure of ideologies and challenges our seeming willingness to subscribe to traditions that don't allow for nuance and compassion. They both discuss the need to constantl...
Dec 18, 2020•54 min•Season 3Ep. 37
