Mind Shift with Erwin & Aaron McManus

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