"The miracle is not just that God was made visible, the miracle is that life was made visible. - Erwin McManus | #LifeMadeVisible Originally broadcasted January 8, 2017

The podcast discusses the importance of continuous growth and improvement, expanding one's abilities, challenging preconceived notions, and pushing oneself to break through limitations. The speaker shares personal experiences and emphasizes the transformative power of a relationship with Jesus for personal growth and fulfillment.

Pastor Erwin McManus discusses his journey of finding faith, the search for the true path to God, and the purpose and impact of our choices. He explores the role of love in a deterministic universe, the reflection of our inner chaos in nature, and the power of spirituality and personal storytelling. Finally, he highlights Jesus as the bridge between humanity and God, offering love and fulfillment to those who surrender to him.

In this podcast, Pastor Erwin McManus discusses how to reclaim your energy in the new year. He challenges listeners to live with focus and intentionality, aligning themselves with God's intention for their lives. The podcast explores the transformative effects of new opportunities and changes in circumstances, emphasizing the importance of finding passion and living a fulfilling life. Additionally, it delves into the concept of selecting a word for the year, highlighting 'energy' as a potential choice. The speakers also discuss the significance of relying on Christ's energy and facing challenges with determination and enthusiasm.

Pastor Erwin discusses the power of God Himself with us, the story of Jesus as a divine intervention, learning from past relationships, surviving hardships and finding faith, and the significance of Jesus' names as a means of warmth and belonging.

This week dig into the archives from a message from 2014. A Tribute to Robin Williams by Erwin Raphael McManus: "I had the beautiful privilege of running into Robin Williams years ago. He was gracious and kind and warm and deeply human. He was also the funniest person I have ever encountered in my life. He was funnier in a spontaneous 10 minutes on the way to the men's room than most are on stage delivering their best material. What struck me most was how generous he was with his time and how he genuinely enjoyed bringing people happiness. If you can love a person you don't know I have always loved Robin Williams. He made my life better. He made me better. His roles inspired me and elevated me. How tragic that a person would chose to end a life that the all of us treasured as a gift. Robin, if you could have only known how you made us feel... How you made us better. How your laughter healed us. You are a great loss to us. Everyone should know they matter more than they know. Everyone should know that life is worth the struggle. Everyone should have someone to remind them how much we need them here with us. Too many beautiful people have come to tragic endings. May every space where humans dwell be drenched in hope and love. Captain, My Captain."

The podcast explores the concept of witnessing miracles through faith and sacrifice. It tells the story of Joshua and the Israelites preparing to cross the Jordan River. It emphasizes the importance of consecrating oneself to God's purpose and shares personal stories of experiencing God's miraculous works. It also discusses the importance of a movement and being part of Mosaic.

What are we so afraid of? In this reflective conversation, Mosaic Lead Pastor Erwin McManus helps us unpack how fear impacts our lives and can paralyze us from stepping into the future we long for.  He encourages us to look at fear differently. What if our fear is not situational but simply a reality we have allowed to rule us from the inside-out? What if the things we are most afraid of are simply the objects we project our innermost fears onto? What if living courageously was a choice? In Joshua chapter 1, God commanded Joshua and his people to be strong and courageous. This means choosing courage is not simply a suggestion God gives us, but a command. And though many of us have created lives that are tailor-made around our fears, Pastor Erwin proposes that the life God has for us will force us to walk into the center of our fears. When Jesus died on the cross, he declared to humanity that even death was not something to be feared. When we are aware of how deeply loved we are by God, we experience a boldness that sends us into our deepest fears with a heart full of courage. As we look to the example of Jesus, we are compelled to choose a life filled to the brim with courage and strength.

"You cannot live the life you dreamed of of you don’t live a life of risk" - Erwin McManus Pastor and author Erwin McManus continues our journey with "Chasing Daylight". To seize divine moments, we must become free to risk. God does not call us to a safe faith and Pastor McManus reminds us that faith does not remove danger; faith makes us dangerous. Like Jonathan stepping boldly into battle against the Philistines, to live life to the fullest we must be willing to trust God and step into a future we cannot predict. Too often we live invisibly to avoid conflict or the risk of failure – in our jobs, with our passions, or in our relationships – but when we choose to be seen and visible to the world for who we are, the invisible God is made known. At the end of your life, you will have either chosen to live a life of risk or you will have lived a life of regret. Choose to risk!

In this podcast, Erwin McManus discusses the power of influence and the importance of developing character. He emphasizes the need to inhale wisdom and exhale hope and joy, as well as the significance of sharing what God is doing in your life. The podcast also explores loyalty, trust, and the value of being a gift to others in different seasons. It concludes by discussing seizing moments and making the most out of opportunities.