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 shocked the entire community. The team acted quickly, informing leaders, volunteers, and supporters within 48 hours and beginning the process of charting a new course forward.The conversation dives into the emotional weight of the news, especially given its timing—14 years to the day after Mosaic’s first Hollywood gathering. While the initial reaction was disbelief, the team quickly shifted toward vision and resolve. They emphasize the importance of perspective in leadership, choosing to see this disruption as a moment of divine transition rather than defeat. Erwin reflects on the need for resilience in ministry and the strength that comes from staying rooted in purpose amid uncertainty.The episode also revisits Mosaic’s long journey with the Hollywood location. Erwin recounts the massive fundraising effort under the “Here to Stay” campaign and the tension of raising millions while still falling short of the full purchase price. Despite the loss of a culturally iconic and spiritually significant space, the team underscores the importance of embracing change, learning from every season, and letting go when necessary to move forward with clarity.Looking ahead, the team discusses their shift from trying to preserve a single location to building new epicenters across Los Angeles and beyond. They talk about exploring alternative venues, rethinking what community looks like, and leaning into Mosaic’s identity as a movement, not just a place. The lessons learned from the pandemic, especially the need to stay agile and creative, continue to shape how they envision the church's next chapter.Amid all the transition, excitement builds around the upcoming Mosaic Conference, themed “Dreams.” The event now serves as a marker of change and vision, offering the community a moment to rally together and imagine what comes next. Aaron and Erwin emphasize that this moment isn’t just about losing a space—it’s about gaining momentum. With open hearts and bold plans, they invite listeners to walk with them through uncertainty and into a future filled with possibility
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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 under the sun," declaring instead that God is always creating the new—and calling us to become the creators of it.As Mosaic faces the closing of its iconic Hollywood campus, Erwin reframes this ending not as a loss, but as an invitation: to leave the past behind, to embrace change, and to walk courageously into a future God is already crafting. This talk is a rallying cry for anyone who feels trapped by the old, reminding us that faith is not a call to preservation, but a call to pioneering, risk, reinvention, and new creation.The future doesn’t wait. It belongs to those who dare to create it.
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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 resurrection for ourselves. With vivid imagery, cultural references—from The Sixth Sense to John Wick—and deep scriptural insight, we’re reminded that God's purpose isn't just to make us right, but to make us alive. The resurrection isn't just proof that Jesus conquered death—it’s an invitation for you to live fully, right now.So why do we keep searching for life in dead places? And what would it mean to choose life—not just someday, but today? This is your moment to reclaim your humanity, rediscover your purpose, and step into the plot twist God has written for you. Jesus is alive. And now, through Him, so are you.
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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-altering realization about the nature of reality, love, and what it means to be human. Are we just digits in a mathematical universe, or is there something deeper at work—a divine presence calling us out of despair, into freedom?This talk confronts the illusion of religion, the myth of moral neutrality, and the seduction of shortcuts—showing us how Jesus didn’t wait for us to find our way to him. He entered the escape room of our brokenness to become the door out. If you’ve ever felt trapped by your past, lost in your questions, or unsure where to find meaning, this message is for you. Jesus doesn’t just offer answers—he is the way out.
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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 message dives deep into what it means to live a life of purpose and intentionality. It’s not about being the best in the world... it’s about being the best version of you—the one God imagined when He created you.Cain had a choice. So do you. Sin lurks. Discouragement is easy. Laziness, envy, fear—they’re effortless. But mastery, transformation, and becoming fully alive? That takes work. And it’s so worth it.Whether you're chasing greatness, stuck in comparison, or just tired of living a lesser version of yourself—this message is for you. It's a call to self-mastery, to spiritual depth, and to radical, obsessive devotion to becoming who God designed you to be.“The most spiritual thing you will ever do… is choose.”⏳ It’s your moment. Choose well.—👉 If this message moved you, share it. Subscribe for more messages that call you higher.💬 Let us know in the comments: What’s one area of your life where you want to pursue mastery?#SelfMastery #Faith #Purpose #Transformation #Mosaic #Jesus #Obsession #SpiritualGrowth #BestVersionOfYou #ErwinMcManus
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.
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