We're All Trying to Answer One Question: Why | Erwin McManus
“WHY” IS NOT AN EVOLUTIONARY QUESTION.
Growing up, I had more imaginary friends than real friends.
I would play games with myself to keep myself happy. I was very lonely.
I felt insecure.
But as I got older, I was able to find meaning and purpose. That allowed me to feel connected to the people around me.
We need to have hope and meaning. It’s what makes us human.
On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I dive deep into why humans are always searching for a “why:” Erwin McManus.
Erwin is an iconoclast, artist, and cultural thought leader known for his integration of creativity and spirituality. He is the founder and Lead Pastor of Mosaic, a Los Angeles based church of faith recognized as one of America’s most influential and innovative churches.
Erwin says that people who have false hope are actually better off than people who have no hope.
He became the person he is today when stopped using his imagination to hide from the world and started using it to create a better world.
So get ready to learn all about man’s search for meaning on Episode 763.
Some Questions I Ask:
Why do most conservative churches tell people to not express themselves? (7:27)
Did you grow up believing in God? (9:00)
If love is what we want, why do we suffer so much? (15:30)
What does it mean to be alive? (20:00)
What questions are you still seeking answers for? (29:00)
Why do we care so much about meaning? (39:00)
What are your core ideals and do they evolve? (58:00)
In This Episode You Will Learn:
Why many churches are stuck in the past (8:00)
The thing that sets humans apart from other animals (14:00)
How gratitude can help with depression and anxiety (22:00)
Why humans need hope and purpose (31:00)
Why you need to have a “psychologically diversified portfolio” (45:00)
How to take control of your inner world (50:00)
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