Mind Shift with Erwin & Aaron McManus

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.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 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6L6MJBPCyKSbT4KlN8NDoz Check out Battle Ready merch:  https://shop.erwinmcmanus.com/collections/battle-ready — Support the podcast: anchor.fm/battlereadypodcast Follow us on Instagram @battlereadypodcast Email us: aaron@battlereadypodcast.com www.battlereadypodcast.com

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/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 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6L6MJBPCyKSbT4KlN8NDoz  Check out Battle Ready merch:  https://shop.erwinmcmanus.com/collections/battle-ready —  Support the podcast: anchor.fm/battlereadypodcast  Follow us on Instagram @battlereadypodcast  Email us: aaron@battlereadypodcast.com www.battlereadypodcast.com

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 own life, and what may cause you to fall short. — 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 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6L6MJBPCyKSbT4KlN8NDoz Check out Battle Ready merch:  https://shop.erwinmcmanus.com/collections/battle-ready — Support the podcast: anchor.fm/battlereadypodcast Follow us on Instagram @battlereadypodcast Email us: aaron@battlereadypodcast.com www.battlereadypodcast.com

— 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 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6L6MJBPCyKSbT4KlN8NDoz Check out Battle Ready merch:  https://shop.erwinmcmanus.com/collections/battle-ready — Support the podcast: anchor.fm/battlereadypodcast Follow us on Instagram @battlereadypodcast Email us: aaron@battlereadypodcast.com www.battlereadypodcast.com

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  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  Check out Battle Ready merch:  https://shop.erwinmcmanus.com/collections/battle-ready —  Support the podcast: anchor.fm/battlereadypodcast  Follow us on Instagram @battlereadypodcast  Email us: aaron@battlereadypodcast.com www.battlereadypodcast.com

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 the human dilemma?   The duo ultimately bring it back to two questions: how can humanity make the world better, and how can we as humans get better ourselves?   Don’t miss this discussion of ideas that have stymied the world’s best thinkers, and get ready to have your own thinking challenged and elevated.  —  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 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6L6MJBPCyKSbT4KlN8NDoz  Check out Battle Ready merch:  https://shop.erwinmcmanus.com/collections/battle-ready—  Support the podcast: anchor.fm/battlereadypodcast  Follow us on Instagram @battlereadypodcast  Email us: aaron@battlereadypodcast.com www.battlereadypodcast.com

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 inspired to create, or learn how to build an innovative and impactful team and brand from the ground up, this episode is for you! — LINKS: The Future Of - Recap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPuRAm44lGA  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 Check out Battle Ready merch:  https://shop.erwinmcmanus.com/collections/battle-ready — Support the podcast: anchor.fm/battlereadypodcast Follow us on Instagram @battlereadypodcast Email us: aaron@battlereadypodcast.com www.battlereadypodcast.com

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 "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 Check out Battle Ready merch:  https://shop.erwinmcmanus.com/collections/battle-ready — Support the podcast: anchor.fm/battlereadypodcast Follow us on Instagram @battlereadypodcast Email us: aaron@battlereadypodcast.com www.battlereadypodcast.com

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 book today at thegeniusofJesus.com — 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 Check out Battle Ready merch:  https://shop.erwinmcmanus.com/collections/battle-ready — Support the podcast: anchor.fm/battlereadypodcast Follow us on Instagram @battlereadypodcast Email us: aaron@battlereadypodcast.com www.battlereadypodcast.com

— 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 Check out Battle Ready merch:  https://shop.erwinmcmanus.com/collections/battle-ready — Support the podcast: anchor.fm/battlereadypodcast Follow us on Instagram @battlereadypodcast Email us: aaron@battlereadypodcast.com www.battlereadypodcast.com

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/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 Check out Battle Ready merch:  https://shop.erwinmcmanus.com/collections/battle-ready — Support the podcast: anchor.fm/battlereadypodcast Follow us on Instagram @battlereadypodcast Email us: aaron@battlereadypodcast.com www.battlereadypodcast.com

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, how to find peace, and how to find love. — 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 Check out Battle Ready merch:  https://shop.erwinmcmanus.com/collections/battle-ready — Support the podcast: anchor.fm/battlereadypodcast Follow us on Instagram @battlereadypodcast Email us: aaron@battlereadypodcast.com www.battlereadypodcast.com

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 even be a rule?  Erwin and Mariah also take time to celebrate the other founding half of the Battle Ready Podcast, because it’s Aaron McManus’ birthday! Join them in celebrating and share a little birthday appreciation for Aaron on the Battle Ready instagram or YouTube page! — 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 Check out Battle Ready merch:  https://shop.erwinmcmanus.com/collections/battle-ready — Support the podcast: anchor.fm/battlereadypodcast Follow us on Instagram @battlereadypodcast Email us: aaron@battlereadypodcast.com www.battlereadypodcast.com

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 work is best for each person, and how to handle burnout if your work never sleeps.   —   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   Check out Battle Ready merch:  https://shop.erwinmcmanus.com/collections/battle-ready  —    Support the podcast: anchor.fm/battlereadypodcast   Follow us on Instagram @battlereadypodcast   Email us: aaron@battlereadypodcast.com   www.battlereadypodcast.com

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-dc3240e894a8&pd_rd_r=59408c2d-00d0-4e91-9830-afd6005d3cb2&pd_rd_w=06EIY&pd_rd_wg=Hz1SB&ref_=pd_gw_unk The Genius Of Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-genius-of-with-erwin-raphael-mcmanus/id1572332623 New Battle Ready YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/battlereadypodcast — Support the podcast: anchor.fm/battlereadypodcast Follow us on Instagram @battlereadypodcast Email us: aaron@battlereadypodcast.com www.battlereadypodcast.com

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: aaron@battlereadypodcast.com  www.battlereadypodcast.com

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 @battlereadypodcast  Email us: aaron@battlereadypodcast.com  www.battlereadypodcast.com

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/battleready — Support the podcast: anchor.fm/battlereadypodcast Follow us on Instagram @battlereadypodcast Email us: aaron@battlereadypodcast.com www.battlereadypodcast.com

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/collections/battleready  — Follow us on Instagram @battlereadypodcast Email us: aaron@battlereadypodcast.com www.battlereadypodcast.com

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 out Ed Mylett's podcast featuring Erwin McManus: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ed-mylett-show/id1181233130 — Check out Battle Ready merch here: shop.erwinmcmanus.com/collections/battleready — Follow us on Instagram @battlereadypodcast Email us: aaron@battlereadypodcast.com www.battlereadypodcast.com