Mind Shift with Erwin & Aaron McManus

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 take stock of the state of America. They talk about the significance of the events on January 6th, 2021 and the deteriorating political discourse that led us there. From lessons on leadership and the dynamics of social and personal relationships, they ask the question: how can we use this latest event to look within? They exhort listeners to examine how we handle the responsibility of our words and actions, and how we handle ourselves when we lose. Erwin quotes the apostle Paul from 1 Corinthians, "Everything is permissible, but not everything is beneficial," as he challenges us to always consider the consequences of our words and actions. - Check out the latest merch at shop.erwinmcmanus.com Follow us on Instagram @battlereadypodcast Email us: aaron@battlereadypodcast.com www.battlereadypodcast.com

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 understand how the future is created. In the world of the internet, are cities the mecca of creativity and opportunity as they once were? They talk about how you should talk to yourself coming out of a difficult year, how to manage the voices in your life, and how to handle the weight and struggles of the past and still thrive in your future. What do we do when we know the time ahead is going to be hard? How are we posturing our lives with hope? - Follow us on Instagram @battlereadypodcast Email us: aaron@battlereadypodcast.com www.battlereadypodcast.com

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, most fulfilling, and rewarding life.  This episode from the archives was recorded live at Mosaic Venice on November 25, 2017. - Follow us on Instagram @battlereadypodcast Email us: aaron@battlereadypodcast.com www.battlereadypodcast.com

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 Mosaic Venice on March 7th, 2018. - Follow us on Instagram @battlereadypodcast Email us: aaron@battlereadypodcast.com www.battlereadypodcast.com

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 still the same regardless of my occupation." - Mariah McManus This episode originally aired on May 31, 2019, and was recorded live at Mosaic Venice. Merry Christmas!  - Follow us on Instagram @battlereadypodcast  Email us: aaron@battlereadypodcast.com www.battlereadypodcast.com

"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 church - mental health. Depression and anxiety are a very real struggle for so many of us, and so we felt the need to talk about it as well as what it means to be human. This episode originally aired on November 14th, 2017, and was recorded live at Mosaic Venice.  -  Follow us on Instagram @battlereadypodcast Email us: aaron@battlereadypodcast.com www.battlereadypodcast.com

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 rigid structures that become less about belief  and more on the rules themselves. How do the ideologies that seek to shape our lives affect how we live? Erwin pushes against the lure of ideologies and challenges our seeming willingness to subscribe to traditions that don't allow for nuance and compassion. They both discuss the need to constantly reevaluate our lives to align with the ideals of Jesus, and not the ideologies of people and institutions. – Follow us on Instagram @battlereadypodcast Email us: aaron@battlereadypodcast.com www.battlereadypodcast.com

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 Aaron break down the tough family dynamics that most people will encounter around the holidays. How can we deal with those confrontations and relationships in ways that are healthy and empower us to embrace our personal journeys and earned identities? Using their own family and experiences, they touch on how to identify those problematic relationships and patterns that can lead to unhealthy interactions. They show how to help people let go of the things they hold against one another and break down the relationship between forgiveness and trust. Erwin and Aaron discuss the different cultures we walk into—even within familiar homes and households— and how to embody grace this holiday season. – Follow us on Instagram @battlereadypodcast Email us: aaron@battlereadypodcast.com www.battlereadypodcast.com

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 criticism is healthy and necessary, and when it oversteps and reveals more about the character of the critic. So many of our actions and reactions are influenced by criticism, and Erwin explains how our reactions to critique, and conflict in general, are the most revealing. The father-son duo discuss past challenges, failures, and struggles and how they handled and overcame criticism to thrive and succeed. – Follow us on Instagram @battlereadypodcast Email us: aaron@battlereadypodcast.com www.battlereadypodcast.com

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 transparent discussion on the complexities of pastoring and break down the growing assumptions and ideals placed on pastors.   How can Christians rethink these commonly held ideas? With the official launch of Erwin’s new fashion label, Erwin Raphael McManus, the discussion revolves around the public reception to the clothing line, its price point, and the debated question: does being a pastor fit in the world of luxury fashion, and how? Can a pastor also be a successful artist? A successful businessman or woman? Erwin and Aaron tackle these weighty questions and give their take on the growing culture of negativity that comes with success within the church. – Follow us on Instagram @battlereadypodcast Email us: aaron@battlereadypodcast.com www.battlereadypodcast.com