Mosaic - Erwin McManus
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 Pastor Erwin and MOSAIC please visit http://www.mosaic.org or download the Mosaic app.
Episodes
Random Acts Of Kindness
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Triumph
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A Place Called Sent
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A Line In The Sand
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Unique Gifts
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Unique Design
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Dreams
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Whisper
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BATTLE READY BIBLE STUDY: DAY #007
5 Minute Daily Devotional: SOAPScriptureObservationApplicationPrayer
Resonance
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BATTLE READY BIBLE STUDY: DAY #006
5 Minute Daily Devotional: SOAPScriptureObservationApplicationPrayer
BATTLE READY BIBLE STUDY: DAY #005
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BATTLE READY BIBLE STUDY: DAY #004
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BATTLE READY BIBLE STUDY: DAY #003
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BATTLE READY BIBLE STUDY: DAY #002
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Hearing The Voice Of God: Signal
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BATTLE READY BIBLE STUDY: DAY #001
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The God Who Grows
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A Heart That Seeks God
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Aurora Divine | Kim McManus
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Fourteen
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Foundation Sunday: The Makers Of The Way
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Leverage
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The Barbarian Revolt
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The Barbarian Tribe
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The Barbarian Call
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The Barbarian Invasion
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The Human Paradox
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In Between Part II
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In Between
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Spiritual Vitality
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The Path To Greatness
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The Founders
After 14 transformative years on the corner of Hollywood & La Brea, we gather one last time in the space where thousands found faith, freedom, friendship, and purpose. In this powerful message, Pastor Erwin Rafael McManus reflects on Mosaic’s journey—its battles, beauty, and becoming. From empty rooms to packed Sundays, bomb threats to baptisms, we’ve seen what God can do through a community w
Only The Brave
This week, we step into a defining moment—not just for our community, but for each of us personally. As we prepare to transition locations from Hollywood, we’re reminded that the most significant moves in life are never about geography — they’re about courage.In this message, Pastor Erwin McManus unpacks the opening chapter of Joshua, where God’s words to a fearful young leader echo through time:
Alignment
In today’s message, we explore one of the most transformative truths of the spiritual journey: alignment. What does it mean to live a life aligned with God’s heart, purpose, and calling? From the intersections of Hollywood and South Pasadena to communities in Calabasas, Mexico City, Ecuador, New York, and London, this conversation is both deeply personal and globally relevant.Pastor Erwin McManus
Your Next Epic Story
This message takes us deep into the story of Ruth and Naomi—a story born in the rubble of famine, grief, and despair, yet transformed by faith, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to love. Pastor Erwin Raphael McManus explores how even our most bitter chapters can become the prologue to something beautiful if we choose to turn the page.On a day as layered as Mother's Day—where joy and pai
Dreams And Disruption: The Future Of Mosaic
In this episode of the Mind Shift Podcast, Aaron McManus and Erwin McManus is joined by Carlos Pimentel to unpack the surprising events following Mosaic’s Easter gatherings. With nearly 8,000 people attending across their campuses, the team had just celebrated one of their most impactful weekends. But within days, they received a 60-day notice to vacate their Hollywood location—a decision that sho
Creators Of The Future
In this powerful message, Erwin McManus reflects on Mosaic's 14-year journey at the heart of Hollywood and the exhilarating call to step once again into the unknown. He recounts how, at just 24 years old, he discerned that Los Angeles was a city where the future emerges—a belief that has shaped Mosaic’s bold spirit ever since. Using Isaiah 43, Erwin challenges the notion that "there is nothing new
The Living
On this powerful Easter Sunday, Pastor Erwin Raphael McManus invites us into a story we all think we know—but perhaps have never truly seen. We revisit the empty tomb not just as a moment in history, but as a mirror to our present, a call to ask ourselves: Are we truly alive, or just existing?This message explores the difference between knowing the end of Jesus’ story and experiencing the resurrec
The Escape Room
We’re kicking off a new series—not on success, purpose, or relationships—but on the person at the center of it all: Jesus. In this message, we wrestle with one of the most fundamental questions of faith: Why Jesus? Not just why believe in God—but why choose to trust in Jesus specifically?Pastor Erwin Raphael McManus takes us through a profound journey, from agnosticism and atheism to a life-alteri
Mastery
This morning's message is a little different. We're exploring a big idea—mastery—and making it incredibly personal. There are moments in life where your choices don’t just impact your future… they shape who you become. These are pivotal human intersections, and you're standing in one now.From the raw power of talent, to the refining fire of process, to the fuel of obsession—this messag
I Am Here || From The Archives
In this powerful episode from the archives, we journey through one of the most human and raw moments in Scripture—1 Kings 19—where the prophet Elijah, fresh off a mountaintop victory, finds himself in the depths of despair. We explore the tension between spiritual triumph and emotional exhaustion, between miraculous faith and crushing fear.As Elijah flees for his life, we witness a deeply personal
Ruins
Welcome to Mosaic NYC! 🌍✨ Whether you're joining us from Los Angeles, London, Mexico City, Ecuador, or anywhere in the world, we’re so glad you’re here. There’s something extraordinary about people coming together across cultures and cities, united by the pursuit of something greater—by the pursuit of Jesus.In this message, we’re continuing our series, HUMANS: What It Means to Be Us. It’s a co
Soul Cravings: Why We Do What We Do
In our first Mosaic Calabasas gathering with Pastor Erwin Raphael McManus, we explore what it means to be human, diving into the deep connection between faith, self-discovery, and our intrinsic longings. While many seek to understand God, what we’re often searching for is an understanding of ourselves—why our lives unfold the way they do and how we navigate the tension between belief and experienc
Creators Of The Future
What does it mean to be human? Among the millions of species on Earth, only humans have the ability to question their existence, wrestle with identity, and struggle to live with intention. Unlike animals that instinctively fulfill their roles, we face a unique challenge—we can live outside of our purpose. We are the only species that seeks meaning, longs for more, and feels the weight of the gap b
Humans: What It Means To Be Us
Welcome to Mosaic NYC! As we step into this new series, Humans: What Makes Us Us?, we’re diving into the fundamental question of identity—what it means to be human and why we so often struggle with who we are.The Bible is not just the story of God; it’s the story of us in relationship with Him. While we are made from dust, we are also filled with breath—divine, eternal breath. Yet, in a world wher
The Meaning Of It All || From The Archives
In this week's episode form the archives Pastor Erwin explores the idea that Jesus actually makes sense—not because He answers every question, but because He brings clarity to life's complexities. We often believe we already understand life, measuring it by success, wealth, or relationships. Yet, Jesus challenges that perspective, offering a life we don’t even realize we’re missing—one fil
Remembering The Future || From The Archives
In this episode from the archives, Pastor Erwin McManus shares his unexpected journey from skepticism to faith, his conviction to plant roots in Los Angeles, and the challenges of building a church that embraces the outsider. With raw honesty, he recounts battles fought—not just against societal norms, but within the church itself—while casting a bold vision for the next 20 years. This episode is
The Altruists || From The Archives
Relationships
The Risk Takers || From The Archives
We humans are designed for risk. When we're risking with intention, we're living our lives for something bigger than ourselves. In Matthew, Jesus describes the kingdom of heaven as like treasure hidden in a field. It comes only when we're willing to risk everything for it.
In the Beatitudes, when Jesus says, blessed are, he's actually saying happy are. He actually addresses negative emotions like
The Intentional Ones || From The Archives
God In The Fire
During a time of tragic loss with the fires raging in Los Angeles,
Pastor Erwin McManus brought a dynamic message helping us see God’s
presence in the middle of it all.
In the Scriptures, he points out that we often have a multitude of
questions for God during crisis. We ask him why he doesn’t stop tragedy
from happening and where he is when we’re suffering.
But instead of answering us, Go
Voice Activated
Happy new year. 2025 is already the best year of our lives. Let all the belief in this room seep into your soul. God is ready to do something extraordinary in your life. Let's pray together.
Jesus says anyone who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate is a thief and a robber. Sheep can hear their shepherd's voice and they follow. This is the singular defining characteristic of someone who belong
Simple Glory
What if the beauty of Christmas isn’t found in extravagance but in simplicity? This message invites you to reflect on the story of Jesus’ birth, not as a distant tale, but as a powerful reminder of God’s love meeting us in our brokenness. From childhood memories filled with Santa and magical moments to hearing the Gospel for the first time, we explore how God’s plan unfolds in unexpected ways to b
Now
The Relational Idealist Erwin | From The Archives
When you become a relational idealist, when you begin to believe in others, you're not free from wounds. Jesus was betrayed by a kiss, so don't be surprised when you are. And I can make the world better when I believe in people. Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit. When God believes in you, you start beco
Foundation For The Future
Today is Foundation Sunday. The question we should be asking is what do we want for the future of humanity. How can we be a significant part of shifting the human story in the direction of what is good and beautiful and true?
It's easy to spend your entire life just paying the bills rather than building something. There are very few churches that actually built a foundation to reach people who wo
Why The Church Matters
Every single week, we send a new message across the world. Everything we do here at Mosaic is made available to everyone in the world for absolutely free. Incredible people who give generously and sacrificially to make this possible. Go to mosaic. org give Become a Part of our support system, become one of our partners.
The church matters because it's how God brings us together. If your spiritual
The Dark Side of Us : Shadow Frequencies
This past Sunday, Pastor Erwin McManus delivered a powerful message on the barriers of authentic human connection.
Drawing from John 1 and his new book "The Seven Frequencies of Communication," he explored how we can use communication to mask our true selves.
He guided us through the concept of shadow frequencies and how they shape our interactions and self-perception. When we communicate with
Jesus & The 7 Frequencies
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 seven frequencies, he tailors his voice to th
Self Talk
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 when God's voice breaks through, it moves us in
The Intentional Ones
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 to bring my people, the Israelites, out of Egypt.
Fast Forward
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 power to slow down time, but you have the powe
The Open Souls || From The Archives
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 conversation highlights that those who experience the most
The Crazy Ones || From The Archives
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 spirituality, human emotions, and personal stories, this
Overflow
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 work. The question is not, is God working, but ar
Residual Proof
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 beings are designed with a need for progress
Live Like It Matters || From The Archives
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.
The narrative shifts to a real-life example from a
The Seven Frequencies Of Communication - Elevating Your Frequency, Part 2
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 always operated with empathy that dismantled the cond
Maximize Your Strength || From The Archives
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 you stop being proactive in creating the future.
The Seven Frequencies Of Communication
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 Erwin explained that we are designed to commu
Live Your Life In The Open || From The Archives
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 we know more than we know. When you st
Making Your Life Count || From The Archives
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 we know more than we know. When you
Playing With God || From The Archives
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 other times we're actually pretending wit
I Am All Alone || From The Archives
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 provide community for those around us. Relationshi
Is This All There Is? || From The Archives
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 their mortality, deepening existent
Finding Beauty || From The Archives
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 highlights life's cycles and contrasts—
Making It Work For You || From The Archives
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, highlighting the emptiness of success when it
Every One
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 resources we do not have: fame, wealth, or power.
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