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I’m an immigrant myself and I went through all the hard, long and stressful process of getting an H1B, converting to green card and then getting the citizenship. The hardest part is getting an H1B and getting a green card. Getting is a huge accomplishment and getting a green card feels like you won a $10 Million lottery. It’s a celebration.

Great content guys. I never thought you guys discuss politics which is so relevant this days. A lot of Christians avoid getting political but politics is getting more theological. And the past 4 years has been a burden for believers on redefining marriage, transitioning children, religious freedom, abortion, school choice, and other moral issues.

“Give us Barrabus” is what I’m hearing. Wasn’t Jesus about changing hearts vs policies? It pains me to see this new “regime” talk policy in the name of Christ. The teachings don’t align with what they do and say. We need to call them out on it, hold them accountable just like we’d do for anyone else in the Mosaic/Christian community who calls themselves a follower. Thank you for the conversation and allowing my input.

That was nice of Erwin to defend Elon Musk - but what if Mr. Musk did that in Germany or Austria? He is a public figure. No excuse. He could at least apologize for the appearance of offense. I don’t think anyone is for accepting immigrants with criminal backgrounds. Not all of the immigrants that they are targeting are bad or criminals. Why target schools? I would encourage you to actually read the history of the Los Angeles area - even just the issues at Chavez Ravine or Pachuca’s. Or the farmers - have you ever picked fruit in the fields? Our family has. The life you both enjoy, was paid for by people who were willing to fight to the equality and inclusion of others. It is very obvious that you are pro Trump. I think that you made a video about greatness where you said just because you are famous or in power, doesn’t mean you are worth knowing. Trump is just noise to me. He is the quintessential narcissist and it’s only about him and how he is perceived. The rest of us are pawn and when we have no value to him, he simply discard’s us. There is no salvation in politics.

13:47 Aaron's two words for 2025 "discipline" & "excellence" - good choice. I am definitely focusing on becoming "impeccable" which for me means to fulfill my promises, to be a man of integrity and to be committed to investing in others in a way that I have never done before.

"The Last Arrow" and "The Way of the Warrior" are two of my favorite of Erwin's books.

Great content providing clarity and nuance to a very confusing time regarding politics and social/cultural issues not only in our society but also in the church at large.

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And CHRIST ON A CROSS. When the fuck did “we” realize COVID originate in a lab dude? When? Who? Where? and how dumb do you have to be to think media and fucking HOLLYWOOD are the oligarchy and not the people in charge of your healthcare, education, taxes, laws. Jesus I will never understand working class people’s focus on the entertainment industry lmao. It’s a stupid distraction that changes nothing material in your life. Additionally, Joe Rogan consistently caters to the richest people in the world. Be better. Be fucking honest and learn to stop playing the right left game because it’s pretty obvious you have grifting tendencies dude. The biggest reason I can’t stand y’all is because you are total hypocrites unable to criticize trump. You won’t be remembered well by your grandchildren. Lies will get exposed as always. Ugh.

15:49 the gulf of America … what about “the gulf of the Americas”, but it does seem like a shot at Mexico. The body of water between Iran and Saudi Arabia is the Persian Gulf or the Arabian Gulf depending on who you ask, but those two aren’t exactly buddies. 16:25 At least we kept the word “Gulf” - LOL - Erwin always the optimist.

This Candor is contagious and a breath of fresh air

Great episode! thanks for providing nuisanced perspectives to challenge the group think and mass media narratives. I think my favorite line of the ep was Aaron" Good thing I like silly" ahaha me too A-aron(key and peele reference if you know you know haha)

26:00 Everything they accused Trump and the Republicans of doing, they actually did.

Awesome pod!

Will there be a time when you discuss topics other than politics? It's been the same political conversations repeating since 2020-five years of talking about Democrats versus Trump. We get it.

hey, don't stop your good work. You have no idea how much podcasts bless me. I'm Brazilian and I don't have the money to pay for The Arena in dollars, so these contents help me a lot. I hope I can meet you one day! God bless you!

Trump will say ANYTHING “lead with peace” what do yiu think about him calling Rev. Budde nasty? Setting free violent criminals who threatened and beat capital police? Pastor Erwin you were my refuge when I felt discconected from Christanity, but not Christ. There is no need to be cruel and lash out at me here as you have to many on IG. God knows the president's heart. why pardon people who haven't done anything wrong because you put a vindictive president who promised retribution back in office.

32:00 I don’t disagree in the probable criminality of those folks. However, in my experience it’s actually a little naive to believe that opening yourself for investigation by corrupt people would result in them discovering the truth. In my communities no matter how innocent if you get pulled over you do not authorize a search. Too often they “find” something. Just my thoughts from my experience. I do know ultimately the truth will win out but that isn’t even always in our own lifetime. 🤷🏾‍♂️

4:38 Alfred? Aaron, you are AT LEAST Robin. Although…you do kind of mind the house of all the content he creates…except you create content too. So maybe some weird Alfred-Robin hybrid. Lol.

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What is this guys name? I can't see it in show notes. Is it Erwin Rahpel Mcmanus ?

The good stuff, as usual!! Curious to know what ERM's (audio)book list from the gym is? Also, pls do yourself a favour and listen to Jalen Ngonda. New talent.

"What is the smallest increment of improvement I can make?" "the greatest shortcut is realizing the long way is the shortcut" thank you guys for everything you've done, you've encouraged me inspired me and helped me be a better person. Hope the both of you realize that the spirit inside you is doing good for others

Oof, I need to quit staying up past midnight. Would love updates on how you manage that. I work until 10p most nights so this is a big one for me. Also, I would like to suggest Olipop Coke as a healthy Diet Coke replacement. great topic💯

One thing I truly love about this episode is the genuine coaching and caring of Aaron for his dad. I love how Aaron aggressively fights for the value of his dad. I love Erwin’s heart and not be offended and to take criticism openly. This was a great example of family dynamic and pursuing the more! Thank you both

You guys are the best!

❤ “believing in yourself enough to take a step forward” is disillusion 💫

47:51 "Beautiful things don't ask for attention" - but Ferrari's I'm not so sure - if they're painted red, they're kind of asking for attention aren't they? LOL. But beautiful to be sure. Love this line from "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty", itself a beautiful movie, and definitely thought about the hiking story with Erwin brining his family back to see the flower growing in between the rocks on a mountainside. Being filled with wonder - I am curious if this could be one of the child-like qualities that Jesus talked about.

34:03 good clarification from Aaron ... for the benefit of the audience ... faith and the church world are not the same thing! So good!

There’s something so refreshing about your candid & transparent conversations about confidence. I love that Aaron has some of this “Ed Baldwin” bravado to spare. I think of it as a swagger frequency - a little “For All Mankind” reference: “your old man still has some pull at the office”, that’s Ed trying to sell his daughter on joining his expedition to Mars. In that Apple TV+ series, Ed Baldwin’s theme song seems to be Frank Sinatra’s “Fly Me To The Moon” - definitely a swagger vibe. Still there’s something unearned about swagger isn’t there? Or is it just that gnawing voice of inadequacy that whispers “you’re not enough .. yet.” Always moving the goalposts of approval, making sure we never feel too good about ourselves. I so appreciate you both, I think of you both as my companions on the journey.

What an epic thing to say to your dad. That’s how we see your dad’s wisdom…when you rise up and bless him like that it shows he has lived authentically. Been following you all since the night club days. Aaron you were in NY. And I loved how your dad spoke about you. Thank you Erwin for enduring and overcoming.

@35:45...what's the fear about srepping into our/your genius?...the "responsibility" of that genius?

You can ask google to remove things are not accurate. I haven't done that in a while. I think you send a screenshot and a link. That information that is incorrect is probably residing somewhere on a website so you might have to go right to the source.

Side note, your font on the thumbnail is a little bit hard to read. If you're concerned about it. Love your content ❤

I’d love to see an episode with Pastor Kim.

It seems like the people who SHOULD be more aware of their flaws never are and the people you wish would live with permission to acknowledge their own genius are often busy observing their flaws. It's almost as if their innate genius is what heightens their awareness of how wonderful the rest of them could be while those who are mediocre in every category have no genius on which they could stand and observe their flawed context. If you're standing on a flat surface, you can convince yourself you're 1000 ft. up in the air while the person whose internal world has high-highs and flawed lows is capable of seeing where they're flawed BECAUSE they have elevated expertise and genius in certain coordinates of their internal geography. It's an indictment on our society that we make Erwin feel the way he does. I want to see the world where Erwin, Aaron, and people like them are the new norm. Happy New Year guys.

Totally understand both sides but actually Erwin’s already in his wheelhouse… we all have things to learn- yet He (Erwin) to me..only speak for me- there’s no question in my mind He’s genius and Jesus based on the beatitudes blesses humility and also- God is all over what’s he’s doing. Nothing there to fix.. ain’t broken in my opinion!

I am still waiting and hoping and requesting for the podcast on human evil which was briefly touched upon in "navigating conflict" 8.22 and I think Aaron did say it will continue in the next podcast.

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I just looked up your clothing line and I don’t know why people were talking a whole bunch of crap because it’s actually really good and if I knew about it then I most definitely would’ve bought some pieces 😍

“It’s never too late to start the most extraordinary phase of your life.”

Thank you ❤

God bless you guys from the UK 🙏🙏.

Thank you for expressing such deep compassion and also your boldness to address the issues surrounding failure of leadership. Great episode!

Be careful with familiarity...

Life changing talks! Love these

Thank you for sharing.