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MCMANUS (Formerly Mind Shift) with Erwin & Aaron McManus
McManus: On Being Human Formerly known as Mind Shift and The Battle Ready Podcast.
Episodes
- MCMANUS (Formerly Mind Shift) with Erwin & Aaron McManus
A CEASE FIRE - S04E27
Erwin and Aaron McManus continue the conversation on the violence in Israel and the unending conflict between Israeli people and Palestinians. They also…
- MCMANUS (Formerly Mind Shift) with Erwin & Aaron McManus
THE FIGHT FOR HUMANITY - S04E26
Erwin and Aaron McManus talk about the rising violence in Israel and the unending conflict between Israeli people and Palestinians. Their discussion looks at…
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CREATIVITY IS THE NEW COMMODITY - S04E24
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…
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GIVING AWAY GENIUS - S04E23
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…
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TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR FUTURE - S04E22
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…
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HAVING THE HARD CONVERSATIONS - S04E21
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…
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HOW TO REOPEN - S04E20
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…
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QUICK UPDATE - S04E19
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…
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THE COMEBACK - S04E18
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…
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THE ILLUSION OF SAFETY - S04E17
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…
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LOSING CONTROL - S04E16
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…
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RAPID FIRE QUESTIONS - ROUND 2 - S04E15
Erwin and Aaron McManus continue to answer listener questions, diving into conversations on leadership, communication, and navigating through life. They go…
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RAPID FIRE QUESTIONS - ROUND 1 - S04E14
Erwin and Aaron McManus answer wide-ranging questions from listeners, spanning topics from theology, leadership, and entrepreneurship, to modern Christianity…
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LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP - S04E13
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…
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MOSAIC HOUSES - S04E12
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…
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MEETING IN THE MIDDLE - S04E11
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…
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EDIT THE PAST - S04E10
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'…
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SIDE EFFECTS OF ISOLATION - S04E09
Erwin and Aaron McManus discuss the lingering effects they've felt and observed from a year of lockdowns, isolations, and quarantines. Erwin emphasizes the…
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FOUR CURES FOR APATHY - S04E08
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…
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ESTABLISHING PATTERNS TO CHANGE - S04E07
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…
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SPIRITUAL WARFARE - S04E06
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…
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WHAT TO DO WHEN THE WORLD CHANGES - S04E05
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…
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CHURCH, COFFEE & CULTURE - S04E04
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…
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ATTACK ON DEMOCRACY - S04E02
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…
MCMANUS (Formerly Mind Shift) with Erwin & Aaron McManusHOW TO HANDLE THE FUTURE - S04E01
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…
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ROI OF THE SOUL - FROM THE ARCHIVES: S01E04
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…
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COURAGE - FROM THE ARCHIVES: S01E10
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…
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DREAMS (I AM HUMAN) WITH MARIAH MCMANUS - FROM THE ARCHIVES - S02E05
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…
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MENTAL HEALTH - FROM THE ARCHIVES: S01E02
"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…
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IDEAS, IDEALS, IDEOLOGIES - S03E37
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…
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SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS - S03E36
Don’t we all need a little help when it comes to surviving the holiday season and the family interactions that come with it? (Asking for a friend.) Erwin and…
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HOW TO FIGHT BACK - S03E35
Erwin and Aaron McManus tackle the topic of criticism, how to deal with it, and how it should affect your inner world. They talk about the context where…
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NOT WHAT YOU EXPECTED - S03E34
In today’s modern Christianity, what are the expectations put on pastors? What do you expect from your pastor - and why? Erwin and Aaron McManus have a…
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THEOLOGY VS CULTURE - S03E33
Erwin and Aaron McManus take us on a deep-dive into their relationship between ideology, politics, culture and theology. They debate what or who Battle Ready…
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THE PRINCIPLES OF PRODUCTIVITY - S03E32
After a long Thanksgiving weekend Erwin and Aaron come back into the studio and celebrate 50 episodes of Battle Ready! They shake off the tryptophan-induced…
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ON CHESS & SELF-DESTRUCTION - S03E31
Erwin and Aaron McManus jump into a wide-ranging conversation that first lands on chess, sparked from their recent viewing of the Netflix series The Queen's…
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WE'RE SHUTTING DOWN - S03E30
As Los Angeles prepares to enforce new stricter stay-at-home restrictions before Thanksgiving, Erwin and Aaron discuss the church's role during times like…
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STARTING FROM SCRATCH: ERWIN RAPHAEL MCMANUS - S03E29
Our next Starting From Scratch episode is a special one, as Erwin McManus talks about the launch of his new clothing line "Erwin Raphael McManus" and gives us…
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CREATING OUT OF CRISIS - S03E28
Erwin and Aaron dive into the details behind Erwin's new company and why he decided to start a business, and a risky creative endeavor, in the midst of a…
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STARTING FROM SCRATCH: THE LAST ADAM - S03E27
After a quick tease of Erwin's upcoming new project, Aaron sits down with Joshua Rhodes, creative director and creator of The Last Adam — a faith-based…
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WINNING WITH HUMILITY, LOSING WITH HONOR - S03E26
Erwin and Aaron McManus return to talk about the presumptive election of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, and frame the…
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HOW DID WE GET HERE? - S03E25
Reflecting on the past election week, Erwin and Aaron McManus discuss the state of our country, democracy, and how we should think about the growing divide in…
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HANDLING DISAPPOINTMENT - S03E24
On Election Day in America, Erwin and Aaron talk about how we handle disappointment as individuals and as a society. From the World Series to the president…
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FROM THE ARCHIVES: HOW TO THINK - S01E01
This week we're digging into the archives and going back to where it all began. Take a listen to the first-ever episode of the Battle Ready podcast with Erwin…
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THE EVOLUTION OF CREATIVITY WITH MARIAH MCMANUS & MOSAIC MSC - S03E22
Aaron laughs, cries, and cry-laughs in talking with Mosaic MSC during their writing retreat in beautiful, snowy Wyoming and asks them about their creative…
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PAIN TOLERANCE & TRUST ISSUES - S03E21
Pain is something we all deal with, and on this episode, Erwin and Aaron McManus open up on their different experiences with pain and how the way you handle…
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THE END OF DEMOCRACY - S03E20
Erwin and Aaron McManus discuss the concerning patterns they see emerging in life and in politics across the country. Their conversation takes us from the…
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THE ALGORITHM OF CULTURE - S03E19
Erwin and Aaron McManus tackle a myriad of topics, spanning freedom of speech to reconnection with God, and discuss the variety of factors and influences that…
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INSPIRED TO STEAL - S03E18
Erwin and Aaron McManus discuss the relationship between imitation, theft, and originality in creating something new. Erwin ruminates that before you create…
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STARTING FROM SCRATCH - S03E17
Erwin and Aaron talk about Aaron's side project Pagan USA, a brand & clothing line he started with his friends, and what it's like to start something you care…
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SHOULD YOU VOTE YOUR FAITH? - S03E16
Erwin and Aaron discuss the current political landscape in the aftermath of the first presidential debate between President Donald Trump and former Vice…
- MCMANUS (Formerly Mind Shift) with Erwin & Aaron McManus
THE UNIVERSE DOESN'T LOVE YOU - S03E15
Erwin and Aaron tackle a great email from a listener who talks about their struggle with the message of Jesus in contrast to the beliefs of close friends while…
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CLAPBACKS - S03E14
Erwin and Aaron discuss a listener’s divisive comment on their previous episode, ‘Burnout.’ The listener took offense at Erwin saying the concept of burnout…
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BURNOUT - S03E13
Continuing their European tour, Erwin and Aaron stopped by Hillsong Amsterdam in January and held a surprise Battle Ready recording, joined by Pastor Richard…
- MCMANUS (Formerly Mind Shift) with Erwin & Aaron McManus
ENVIRONMENTS - S03E12
This week we’re coming at you from Stockholm, Sweden! This episode was captured in January of 2020 while Erwin & Aaron were visiting friends and different…
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ANSWERING EMAILS PT 2 - S03E11
(Biblical Language, Christian Language, Human Language) Erwin and Aaron receive a 'hostile' email from a listener who worries that the Battle Ready content…
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ANSWERING EMAILS PT 1 - S03E10
Erwin and Aaron dive into listener emails and discuss questions asked on dating, relationships and conflict. On dating and relationships, they explore the…
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IS THIS THE END OF THE WORLD? - S03E09
(Apocalypse Obsessed Cultures / Heaven on Earth / Dystopian Future) Erwin & Aaron invite us into a discussion of their favorite new TV show, Raised by Wolves…
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PERMISSION TO DISAGREE - S03E08
(Picking Sides / Forgiveness / Personal Growth) Erwin and Aaron discuss the current social culture of having to choose a side; right or wrong, left or right…
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HAVE FATHER, WILL TRAVEL - S03E07
Erwin and Aaron are joined by Mariah McManus Goss on Erwin’s 62nd birthday to reflect on his life and what it was like growing up in the McManus home, how…