Mind Shift with Erwin & Aaron McManus

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 until recently they never went on proper vacations, the challenges that came with living up to the standard Erwin set for them, and how as a family they stood behind their dad and refused to conform to the traditional success model of the Christian world.  The wild stories of Aaron’s trips abroad and Mariah’s early experiences in travel illustrate Erwin’s commitment to make his children citizens of the world and see the richness of humanity in different cultures. He taught Mariah and Arron about generosity at an early age, even in their poor beginnings, that there was always enough to give back to God and others.    Erwin takes a few moments to reflect on his journey as a father and how much his children changed the meaning of his life. From reflecting on early parenting mistakes and lessons taught to the evolution of his relationship with his kids, Erwin can’t help but be proud to call his children his friends in this stage in life. If there’s one thing the McManus’s are not is traditional, and that rebellious spirit ignited a loyal passion between them as Erwin spoke in many traditional Christian platforms, never comprising his calling to speak about Jesus in a way that no one else was.    Aaron sums up the conversation reflecting on the purpose of Battle Ready: “This podcast is a roadmap on how to think. How to change your thinking— how to challenge your thinking. How to think, not just on the left or the right, but to continue moving forward.”

In this week’s episode, Erwin and Aaron McManus take a microscope to Los Angeles politics on the day of the CA state primary election. Only one of our favorite podcast hosts had their proverbial ‘I Voted’ sticker on, but both had strong opinions about who should be running CA government! This episode encounters these topics and more: What really happens when you defund the police How the gambler’s dilemma is pushing both political parties to the brink One of our podcast hosts even says he may one day run for office…! Don’t miss ‘God Isn’t Why You’re Crazy,’ out now!

Aaron and Erwin McManus sit down to discuss the current state and dynamics of working in the office and from home.   The topics that are covered during this episode are:   Recent trip to Barcelona A deep dive into what characteristics are needed for a flourishing work environment  A questions about work ethic and the future of work   Don’t miss these incredible insights and an special announcement on this week’s episode of Battle Ready.   Visit battlereadypodcast.com to sign up for the newsletter to get the latest merch.

Podcast hosts Erwin and Aaron McManus respond to the mass shooting tragedy that occurred in Uvalde, TX. On May 24, 2022, an armed 18 year old with two assault rifles entered an elementary school and killed 19 young students and their two teachers. Why isn’t our government acting to stop these mass shootings? What motivates a person to commit such an evil act? Why do many Christians tie the right to own firearms to their Biblical doctrine? In this extended episode, Erwin and Aaron discuss these necessary questions and dive deeper into the perspectives on both sides of the gun control issue. They offer not just their compassion for the victims of this crime, but their outrage for what the United States hasn’t done to stop this from happening over and over and over again. The safety of our country’s children is in our hands. We encourage you to call your local senator from the list below and demand that they do everything within their power to make Uvalde, TX the last site of a mass shooting in the US.

Aaron and Erwin McManus sit down together to discuss the past, present and future. The topics that are covered during this episode are: The origin of Battle Ready A dive into the talk given by Erwin at ZOE’s Pastors Gathering As well as a sneak peak into a special event coming to LA this October! Don’t miss these incredible insights and exclusive info on this week’s episode of Battle Ready. Apply now: https://origins.la

Podcast hosts Erwin and Aaron McManus find out what it means to be ‘shadow banned’ and tackle this question: how do you speak after someone silences you?   Listen to these topics and more:   Which billionaires are liked more: republicans or democrats?    Is anxiety plaguing our country?   When should someone be silenced in social media?   Don’t miss this fiery episode!

Aaron and Erwin McManus come together to discuss current hot topics in media and culture in this lively episode.   Our favorite duo hits these topics during the episode:   The leaked draft opinion of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito – and what this means for the future of women and both political parties.   The 2022 Met Ball’s fashion for men – are skirts cool or a catastrophe?   The ricochet the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill has had across media platforms and culture at large.  Don't miss THE SUPREME LEAK!

Aaron and Erwin McManus take to their mics to discuss if free speech is really free and dive into the cultural conversation that’s dominating the airwaves across the country. Tune in for conversation on these topics and more: Is Elon Musk the destroyer of free speech – or its white knight? If science turns political, does it become propaganda? Should sexual identity be a topic of education in elementary schools? You don’t want to miss this episode!

Aaron and Erwin McManus engage in ‘The Eternal Conversation’ as they dive into a moment of online controversy Erwin experienced after a social media post celebrating Easter.   The duo dig into questions like: Who should decide what pastors can and cannot wear? Should pastors be wealthy? Do people understand the door to hate they can open with one negative post?   Find out their perspective on these hot-button topics and more in ‘The Eternal Conversation’ !

In this episode of Battle Ready, Erwin and Aaron respond to listener comments from their previous episode ‘Chris Rock vs. Will Smith’ and the launching of The Art of Communication. Is context important? Was Erwin bullied by Aaron? Is real genius making something complicated or communicating something simple? Don’t miss this episode for the answers to these questions and more from our favorite podcast hosts!