Are you taking the red pill or the blue pill? On this episode of the Battle Ready Podcast, Erwin and Aaron McManus ring in 2022 by discussing the importance of setting goals, bouncing back, and The Matrix. — LINKS: The Genius of Jesus Merch: https://shop.erwinmcmanus.com The Genius of Jesus: https://www.amazon.com/Genius-Jesus-Erwin-Raphael-McManus/dp/0593137388 Battle Ready Book Club: battlereadypodcast.com/bookclub "The Genius Of" Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-genius-of-wi...
Jan 07, 2022•1 hr 7 min
In this episode of Battle Ready, Erwin and Aaron respond to a White House press briefing from the Covid-19 Response Team on December 17th, 2021. After commiserating with those who are vaccinated, the leader of the response team shared, ‘For the unvaccinated, you’re looking at a winter of severe illness and death for yourselves, your families, and the hospitals you may soon overwhelm.’ Don’t miss this intense episode with an impactful conversation on the dangers of despair, a government that oper...
Dec 24, 2021•45 min
We're back! Join us for our new episode where we discuss everything from Steph Curry breaking the all time 3-point record, to the Kyle Rittenhouse trial and ultimately the chaos of culture. — LINKS: The Genius of Jesus Merch: https://shop.erwinmcmanus.com The Genius of Jesus: https://www.amazon.com/Genius-Jesus-Erwin-Raphael-McManus/dp/0593137388 Battle Ready Book Club: battlereadypodcast.com/bookclub "The Genius Of" Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-genius-of-with-erwin-raphael...
Dec 19, 2021•1 hr 11 min
Aaron and Erwin McManus sit down together after two whirlwind weeks in NYC working on their newest McManus Gallery launch. They discuss ‘The Material for Creativity;’ what is the secret textile, inspiration or design that enables a creator to create? The answer may surprise you! Join them as they tackle authenticity, craftsmanship, and why breakfast is silly and you should eat brunch instead. — LINKS: The Genius of Jesus Merch: https://shop.erwinmcmanus.com The Genius of Jesus: https://www.amazo...
Nov 12, 2021•39 min•Season 4Ep. 52
Join us on Tuesdays at 5pm for the Battle Ready book club as we dive in to "The Genius of Jesus: The Man Who Changed Everything". — LINKS: The Genius of Jesus Merch: https://shop.erwinmcmanus.com The Genius of Jesus: https://www.amazon.com/Genius-Jesus-Erwin-Raphael-McManus/dp/0593137388 Battle Ready Book Club: battlereadypodcast.com/bookclub "The Genius Of" Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-genius-of-with-erwin-raphael-mcmanus/id1572332623 Subscribe to the new Battle Ready YouT...
Nov 05, 2021•45 min
In this episode of Battle Ready, Erwin and Aaron tackle this question: in which decade of your life are you the most productive? In 2018, The New England Journal of Medicine published a study answering that exact question - and the answer may surprise you! Don’t miss this episode full of insight and practical advice on how to get the most out of each decade of your life! — LINKS: The Genius of Jesus Merch: https://shop.erwinmcmanus.com The Genius of Jesus: https://www.amazon.com/Genius-Jesus-Erw...
Oct 29, 2021•48 min
— LINKS: The Genius of Jesus Merch: https://shop.erwinmcmanus.com The Genius of Jesus: https://www.amazon.com/Genius-Jesus-Erwin-Raphael-McManus/dp/0593137388 Battle Ready Book Club: battlereadypodcast.com/bookclub "The Genius Of" Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-genius-of-with-erwin-raphael-mcmanus/id1572332623 Subscribe to the new Battle Ready YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/battlereadypodcast Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/battle-rea...
Oct 22, 2021•54 min
Join us on Tuesdays at 5pm for the Battle Ready book club as we dive in to "The Genius of Jesus: The Man Who Changed Everything". — LINKS: The Genius of Jesus Merch: https://shop.erwinmcmanus.com The Genius of Jesus: https://www.amazon.com/Genius-Jesus-Erwin-Raphael-McManus/dp/0593137388 Battle Ready Book Club: battlereadypodcast.com/bookclub "The Genius Of" Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-genius-of-with-erwin-raphael-mcmanus/id1572332623 Subscribe to the new Battle Ready YouT...
Oct 19, 2021•55 min
On this episode of Battle Ready, Aaron and Erwin McManus discuss a controversial piece of comedy that's making headlines: Dave Chappelle's latest Netflix special, 'The Closer.' Their conversation is sparked from one line shared in the special from a trans woman named Daphne Dorman, with whom Dave had a friendly relationship: 'I'm having a human experience.' Erwin and Aaron dive into this statement, then turn to a broader topic of what it means to save spaces that allow open dialogue and stand ag...
Oct 15, 2021•55 min
Aaron and Erwin McManus are back this week discussing the 'Need for Speed' in creating a profitable business - and how personality affects your work habits. They debate which is better: a fast pace or a slow pace? Making decisions from deliberation or instinct? Is there more value from efficiency in day-to-day operations, or efficiency in crisis? Don't miss this episode of Battle Ready! — LINKS: The Genius of Jesus Merch: https://shop.erwinmcmanus.com The Genius of Jesus: https://www.amazon.com/...
Oct 08, 2021•39 min•Season 4Ep. 47
On this episode of Battle Ready, Erwin and Aaron McManus examine how it affects interpersonal relationships to ask for help - and how to ask for help well. But before they dive into helping, they touch on two hot button topics: the demonization of critical race theory and the new law in Texas prohibiting abortion after six weeks. Don’t miss this impactful and stirring episode that will challenge the way you think and lead! — LINKS: The Genius of Jesus Merch: https://shop.erwinmcmanus.com The Gen...
Oct 01, 2021•51 min
This week on Battle Ready Erwin and Aaron McManus discuss what it means to give up the embarrassment in pursuit of greatness. What does it look like to chase your dreams and do something great? It often looks like doing that very thing poorly and getting better with practice and intention. — LINKS: The Artisan Soul: Who Told You You Were Naked?: https://www.dropbox.com/s/588kv8tz9whczxo/Cameron%20Riddles%20-%2003092014_the-artisan-soul-voice-who-told-you-you-were-naked_Erwin.mp4?dl=0 The Genius ...
Sep 24, 2021•53 min
Aaron and Erwin McManus dive into the writing process of Erwin's newest book, The Genius of Jesus: The Man Who Changed Everything in this episode of Battle Ready. Erwin illuminates the idea and drafting process for the book, and reveals how the book almost never got released. After Aaron shares the quote, 'If you aim at nothing, you hit nothing,' they both converse on the damaging affect of limiting your life and striving for less. Join this conversation to find what will hit the mark in your ow...
Sep 17, 2021•50 min•Season 4Ep. 44
— LINKS: The Genius of Jesus: https://www.amazon.com/Genius-Jesus-Erwin-Raphael-McManus/dp/0593137388 Battle Ready Book Club: battlereadypodcast.com/bookclub "The Genius Of" Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-genius-of-with-erwin-raphael-mcmanus/id1572332623 Subscribe to the new Battle Ready YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/battlereadypodcast Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/battle-ready-with-erwin-aaron-mcmanus/id1300400330 Listen on Spotif...
Sep 10, 2021•23 min•Season 4Ep. 43
Aaron McManus and special guest Matt Pagan dive in and explore life lessons as they relate to surfing on this episode of the Battle Ready podcast. From growing up in LA to catching 20-foot waves in Hawaii, Matt Pagan takes us through his journey of becoming a pro surfer, getting involved in Mosaic and eventually starting Pagan USA. Pipeline Surfing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBiatekzUo8 Pagan USA: https://paganusa.com — LINKS: The Genius of Jesus: https://www.amazon.com/Genius-Jesus-Erwin-...
Sep 03, 2021•46 min
Erwin and Aaron McManus join together for a fun and interesting look at the idea of "can't" and what it means to have discipline and the strength to try. Don't miss this laughter filled episode full of insight and wisdom. — LINKS: The Genius of Jesus: https://www.amazon.com/Genius-Jesus-Erwin-Raphael-McManus/dp/0593137388 Battle Ready Book Club: battlereadypodcast.com/bookclub "The Genius Of" Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-genius-of-with-erwin-raphael-mcmanus/id1572332623 Sub...
Aug 27, 2021•38 min•Season 4Ep. 41
Erwin and Aaron McManus are back together again after Erwin returns home from attending TEDMonterey 2021: The Case for Optimism, a massive conference of innovative thinkers and creators in the areas of technology, entertainment, and design. Erwin and Aaron discuss the idea that optimism is the proposition that all evils are due to lack of knowledge, a mental framework Erwin vehemently rebukes. They discuss the real root of optimism and hope in people’s lives: is it the intellectual ceiling, or t...
Aug 20, 2021•48 min•Season 4Ep. 40
Aaron McManus is joined by Tess Roy on this special episode of Battle Ready. Tess Roy is the head of production for Mosaic, and has worked with Aaron for over seven years to create, shape, and hone the Mosaic brand. From the early days, when both of them could barely use a graphic design program, to now managing a team of over 15 staff people and hundreds of volunteers throughout the years, this team of two has traveled the ups and downs of the creative process together. If you want to be inspir...
Aug 12, 2021•59 min•Season 4Ep. 39
Aaron McManus and his sister Mariah McManus Goss co-host this episode of the Battle Ready podcast, exploring their sibling relationship and tackling a much contested subject: how do you get married? Join this duo as they pull from their own family life, dating histories, and the lessons they’ve learned as they talk through how to date and build a relationship that will stand the test of time. — LINKS: The Genius of Jesus: https://www.amazon.com/Genius-Jesus-Erwin-Raphael-McManus/dp/0593137388 "T...
Aug 06, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Season 4Ep. 38
From Erwin’s new book, The Genius of Jesus: The Man Who Changed Everything, Erwin and Aaron McManus dive into a chapter of the book that discusses a hot topic in the world today: what is empathy, and does it matter? In this new episode: ‘Empathy: If You Don't Use It, You'll Lose It’ you’re invited to join their conversation and learn why empathy is the highest form of intelligence. Don’t miss this sneak peek of The Genius of Jesus: The Man Who Changed Everything, and preorder your copy of the bo...
Jul 30, 2021•58 min•Season 4Ep. 37
— LINKS: The Genius of Jesus: https://www.amazon.com/Genius-Jesus-Erwin-Raphael-McManus/dp/0593137388 "The Genius Of" Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-genius-of-with-erwin-raphael-mcmanus/id1572332623 Subscribe to the new Battle Ready YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/battlereadypodcast Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/battle-ready-with-erwin-aaron-mcmanus/id1300400330 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6L6MJBPCyKSbT4KlN8NDoz ...
Jul 23, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Season 4Ep. 36
Erwin and Aaron McManus filmed a special episode of Battle Ready as part of a new series tackling faith’s tough questions. This week, Aaron asked, ‘Does God Exist?’ and Erwin tackles the top head on, confronting the most common misconceptions about God and the universe as he beautifully explains the existence of God as an intentional creator. — LINKS: The Genius of Jesus: https://www.amazon.com/Genius-Jesus-Erwin-Raphael-McManus/dp/0593137388 "The Genius Of" Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/u...
Jul 20, 2021•20 min•Season 4Ep. 35
Erwin and Aaron McManus engage in a personal and heartfelt conversation this week about the 'Fear of Falling in Love' - specifically, Aaron's fear of falling in love. As Aaron shares his experiences and difficulties in finding love, Erwin pulls back the layers of conversation to get to the heart of the issue: what do you do when you don't think you're worthy of being loved? From identity crises to crises of uncertainty, Erwin and Aaron have a no holds barred discussion about how to find purpose,...
Jul 16, 2021•45 min•Season 4Ep. 35
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 influenced her probation, the McManuses steer in a different direction: should the rule she broke ev...
Jul 09, 2021•54 min•Season 4Ep. 34
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 lower paying jobs, Erwin and Aaron try to get to the bottom of work; how it builds character, what ...
Jul 02, 2021•56 min•Season 4Ep. 33
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 Jesus: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593137388?pf_rd_r=N64JYW7Z2B7NMZENR4M1&pf_rd_p=5ae2c7f8-e0c6-4f35-9071-dc32...
Jun 25, 2021•57 min•Season 4Ep. 32
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.com/collect... — Support the podcast: anchor.fm/battlereadypodcast Follow us on Instagram @battlereadypodcast Email us: [email protected] www...
Jun 18, 2021•44 min•Season 4Ep. 31
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's success, and get ready to enjoy an incredible moment involving a business meeting, Erwin, and a diet co...
Jun 11, 2021•45 min
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://shop.erwinmcmanus.com/collections/battleready — Support the podcast: anchor.fm/battlereadypodcast Follow us on Instagram @battle...
Jun 04, 2021•52 min
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.erwinmcmanus.com/collections/battleready — Support the podcast: anchor.fm/battlereadypodcast Follow us on Instagram @b...
May 28, 2021•44 min•Season 4Ep. 28
