Welcome to the audio podcast of Erwin Raphael McManus, the Lead Pastor and founder of MOSAIC, a community of faith in Los Angeles California. Known for their innovation, creativity, and artistry, MOSAIC has been named one of the most influential and innovative churches in America. Erwin Raphael McManus communicates on culture, creativity, change, and leadership and is widely known as a thought-provoking communicator, poet, and wordsmith. For more information and to stay up to date with Pasto ...
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We are a community of followers of Jesus Christ, committed to live by faith, to be known by love, and to be a voice of hope. Our name comes from the diversity of our members and from the symbolism of a broken, fragmented humanity becoming a work of beauty under the artful hands of God. We welcome people from all walks of life, regardless of where they are in their spiritual journey. We gather in Whittier, one of several campuses, and invite you to discover how all the pieces can fit together!
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Sagi Shrieber interviews mega-successful creative entrepreneurs about the strategies, tactics, and mindset needed in order to flourish in all areas in life. The deep and diverse interviews here offer practical tips and strategies, from entrepreneurship to health and wellness, personal development, and spirituality.
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In this episode, Erwin Raphael McManus dives into the chaos unfolding in his own home—black mold, broken pipes, and the seemingly endless cycle of repairs—painting a vivid picture of how life can sometimes feel like it’s falling apart. But for Erwin, this isn't just about a broken house; it’s a metaphor for the hidden struggles that each of us carr…
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Pastor Erwin McManus shared a dynamic new message based on the scriptures and his brand-new book The Seven Frequencies of Communication. After being asked what God’s frequency of communication is, Pastor Erwin shared that Jesus himself is God’s frequency of communication. Through examples in the scriptures, we see that though Jesus is fluent in all…
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This past Sunday, Pastor Erwin delivered an impactful message on the power of self-talk. Drawing from Jeremiah 1, he highlighted the critical interruption that occurs when we speak to ourselves in the frequency of self-doubt, self pity, and self-loathing. When we allow negative self-talk to overshadow the voice of God, our lives become smaller. But…
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Moses led the flock when he should have been leading people. When you are running from God and not living out his intention, you do less than you were created to do. I want God to engage in a conversation with me about my needs, where I am. It shouldn't at least be the opening conversation. Guide begins here with Moses. I am sending you to pharaoh …
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This Past Sunday, Pastor Erwin McManus delivered a challenging message on the importance of living in responsive obedience to God’s voice. Speaking from the book of Hebrews, he shared that though God has an incredible future in store for us — it is our responsibility to move into it. Pastor Erwin gave us three key insights: -You do not have the pow…
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As we continue our archived series Life in Color, we explore the nature of happiness. Pastor Erwin reflects on a personal story about waking up smiling, underscoring the joy found in small moments. This leads into a deeper discussion on how happiness is often elusive, but attainable when we focus on hope, awe, and living authentically. The conversa…
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In this series from the archives we dive into the first installment of Life in Color, a series where we explore the deeper shades of life, happiness, and what it means to live fully. Each episode features a new color that represents a fresh theme, connecting the hues of our world to the vibrant pursuit of happiness. Pastor Erwin reflects on spiritu…
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Every single week, we send a new message across the world. He says Mosaic has incredible people who give generously and sacrificially to make this possible. He wants you to become a part of our support system. Allow Jesus to speak to you in a way that will change your life. In all of human history, there has never been a place where God was not at …
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You cannot live life without faith. What drives faith is that we're all looking to make sense of life. The more meaningless your life is, the more empty you will be of life, he says. Hope remains not just faith, but hope. Hope only exists in the future. The moment you get something you hope for, guess what? It's no longer a source of hope. Human be…
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In this episode, the discussion centers on the wisdom and practical life insights shared by Solomon, particularly in the context of Ecclesiastes 11. Erwin reflects on the poetic yet gritty advice Solomon offers, highlighting the importance of integrating spirituality into everyday life rather than viewing it as something detached or otherworldly. T…
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Lead Pastor Erwin McManus shared a new message from the Seven Frequencies of Communication series teaching us how to elevate our frequency of communication. He emphasized that communicating with empathy and authenticity is the key to creating transformation. Pastor Erwin pulled a powerful insight from the book of John. He showed us that Jesus alway…
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If the axe is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed. But skill will bring success. What Solomon is telling us is that wisdom actually translates itself into skill. Are you doing what you were created to do? I think a lot of us are living accidental lives. Sometimes we just end up doing whatever came to us first. The danger is that …
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Pastor Erwin McManus shared a transformative new message on the powerful human connection available through the seven frequencies of communication. Speaking from Acts chapter 2, he pointed out that though we often use language to separate and divide — God is always finding ways to connect us. Communication comes from the root word, commune. Pastor …
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Salomon saw the difference between knowing what to do and someone who actually made their life count. In this moment, Solomon was able to see the power of wisdom without advantage. Every person who's determined to make life count is going to face an overwhelming sense of insignificance. In a sense, we're all faking it. We're all trying to act like …
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Solomon saw the difference between knowing what to do and someone who actually made their life count. In this moment, Solomon was able to see the power of wisdom without advantage. Every person who's determined to make life count is going to face an overwhelming sense of insignificance. In a sense, we're all faking it. We're all trying to act like …
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A lot of us live in this compulsive religious trap where we keep performing for God rather than listening to God. He says Solomon warned us that we need to stop playing with God. Greene: If you're giving because you hope that giving will somehow get God on your side, you're just wasting your money. Sometimes we just perform for God, but I think oth…
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Until you change your values, you will not change how you live your life. We need to recognize that everything in life will pull away at the relationships that we have. It's what we do to nurture those relationships that really brings meaning to our lives. I think one of the greatest gifts that we have as a community is to create community and prov…
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Podcast Summary: "Existential Musings: Humanity and the Animal Condition" In this episode, we explore Solomon's reflections on human and animal existence. Solomon suggests that humans and animals share the same fate—both return to dust after death—highlighting life's inherent futility. Humans, unlike animals, are burdened with the awareness of thei…
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Welcome to the "Reality Check: Search for the Real" podcast. In this series, we've explored Solomon’s quest for meaning in the Book of Ecclesiastes. Solomon finds that work, wealth, power, and pleasure all ultimately lead to emptiness. In Ecclesiastes chapter 3, Solomon offers hope through the passage, “There is a time for everything.” This highlig…
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In this episode, Pastor Erwin delves into the common dissatisfaction with work and its significant impact on our lives. He emphasizes how work often overshadows other important aspects, such as family, hobbies, and personal passions. Drawing from Solomon's reflections in Ecclesiastes, the discussion centers on the futility of labor without meaning,…
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Lead Pastor Erwin McManus delivered a brand new message on the unlimited power of wisdom. Speaking from the book of Ecclesiastes, he shared a story of a poor man who saved a city with his wisdom. And though this man accomplished an incredible feat, he went on to be despised and forgotten. Pastor Erwin reminded us that often we look at all of the re…
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As we continue this “Reality Check” series diving into the archives. Venture into the depths of Ecclesiastes as we navigate Solomon's quest for life's true meaning, beginning from chapter 1, verse 12. In this episode, "Too Smart for Your Own Good," we delve into the introspective reflections of Solomon, a king endowed with unparalleled wisdom, who …
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As we dive into the archives, Pastor Erwin talks about the concept of creativity being often misunderstood as exclusive to artists and visionaries. Through David and Goliath, we draw powerful parallels to modern challenges, illustrating how creativity can transcend conventional approaches to problem-solving. Highlighting a real-life scenario, we re…
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This past Sunday Pastor Erwin McManus spoke on the importance of living connected not only to God, but to the gift of the Church. Sharing from the book of Corinthians, he gave us three essential truths from the scriptures to inform the way we relate to God and others: 1. We are a unique part of the whole. 2. We are not whole when we are apart. 3. W…
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This weekend, Pastor Erwin McManus brought new insights that challenged us to step into a new level of connection to God. Speaking from the book of Galatians, he shared that there are 3 levels of connection to God: 1: The universal good 2: The adopted child 3: The heir apparent We experience the universal good as we live our lives enjoying the bles…
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Part 4 on the series of God from 2014
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This Easter, Pastor Erwin McManus invites us to step into the story our souls long for. He shares from the book of Matthew that Jesus created a tear in the fabric of time and space when he died on the cross. The separation between God and humanity caused by fear, despair, and hate was torn in two as Jesus conquered darkness and rose from the dead. …
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We go back into the archives to hear a message from 2014 that breaks down the idea that humanity often sees God through the lens of human experience. That despite our perceptions, we are created in the image and likeness of God, and our souls inherently recognize this truth. Even when individuals don't believe in God, God believes in them.…
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In a transformative new message, Pastor Erwin McManus breaks down the ultimate covert advantage: transforming humans from the inside out. Speaking from Hebrews chapter 8, he explains that God chose Israel to be an example of what it means to obey God as a result of having our hearts transformed from stone to flesh. Pastor Erwin explains that when w…
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In a brand new message, Lead Pastor Erwin McManus empowers us to make the hard choices necessary for us to step into the life we were designed to live. Speaking from the book of Luke, he points out that Jesus was always calling people to a life that was difficult — a life that required the highest level of character. Pastor Erwin shares that often …
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We go back into the archives to hear a message from 2014 that breaks down the idea that humanity often sees God through the lens of human experience. That despite our perceptions, we are created in the image and likeness of God, and our souls inherently recognize this truth. Even when individuals don't believe in God, God believes in them.…
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Pastor Erwin McManus brought a riveting new message on the importance of living a life deeply connected to God. Pulling from a fascinating story about Elijah and Ahab in the Scriptures, Pastor Erwin points out that there are 4 different levels of awareness that we can decide to live in. Unconscious: unaware of God's movement around us. Experiential…
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- Live from Mosaic Hollywood 02/19/24
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Pastor Erwin Raphael McManus brought a life-changing message on the importance of cultivating mental toughness. He shared that as people of faith, we often assume God will give us an easier life when we give our lives to him. In contrast, Pastor Erwin shared that God doesn't want to make our lives easier — he wants to make us tougher. In Romans 8, …
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"Nothing will determine your freedom more than the people you choose to live your life with."- Erwin McManus
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"The miracle is not just that God was made visible, the miracle is that life was made visible. - Erwin McManus | #LifeMadeVisibleOriginally broadcasted January 8, 2017
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Recorded at mosaic hollywood on january 14th, 2024
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For some of us, having faith in God comes more naturally. For others, it isn’t that simple. In this message from August of 2018, Pastor Erwin McManus walks us through his journey of finding faith. He explains that to him, the journey to Jesus was just that: a journey! Growing up he experienced a wide array of religions and was exposed to many world…
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A special message from Mosaic Lead Pastor Erwin McManus on how to reclaim your energy in the new year.As you step into 2024, begin with this mental framework:Your life matters. You are here on purpose. Your life has intention, and you need to step into that intention this year.Pastor Erwin challenges you to live 2024 with the kind of focus and inte…
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A special Christmas Eve message from Mosaic Lead Pastor Erwin Raphael McManus, recorded at Mosaic Hollywood on December 24, 2023. Pastor Erwin shows us the power in understanding that our souls do not need what God can do for us, but God Himself with us. This is why the story of Jesus still resonates within the human heart two thousand years after …
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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 …
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Joshua 3:1-17"Early in the morning Joshua and all the Israelites set out from Shittim and went to the Jordan, where they camped before crossing over. After three days the officers went throughout the camp, giving orders to the people: “When you see the ark of the covenant of the Lord your God, and the Levitical priests carrying it, you are to move …
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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? W…
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"You cannot live the life you dreamed of of you don’t live a life of risk"- Erwin McManusPastor 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.Li…
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"Everything you do is an act of influence."- Erwin McManusPastor and author Erwin McManus continues our journey with "Chasing Daylight".We underestimate the importance of influence when we choose to prioritize gaining success, financial gain, or command. The power of our influence cannot hindered by a lack of resources or authority. Authority shape…
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"Do not live a life that can be explained by you alone."- Erwin McManus "Chasing Daylight: Know That You Don't Know" message given by Erwin McManus at Mosaic Hollywood, 10/14/2018 at the 8pm gathering.
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Pastor Erwin McManus kicks off Generosity Month at Mosaic with a new message on how you can use your God-given ability to create wealth. When we ask God to do more for us, he often responds by asking us to do more for others. In Deuteronomy, God lays out a framework to help us understand our capacity to generate wealth and the responsibility our we…
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