Anchoring Hope | Christian Living & Growth
by David Mansilla | Christian Living
Explore spiritual growth, Christian living, and community service through honest conversations about following Jesus in everyday life. Hosted by David Mansilla, Anchoring Hope features Christian entrepreneurs and community leaders sharing how faith shapes their work, decisions, and service. Find encouragement and practical Christianity for living out the Gospel, growing in your calling, and making a meaningful impact. Thank you for listening, and God bless. "Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth." - John 17:17
Episodes
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"God Is Shaking You": How to Know When It’s Time for Your Next Big Move
Welcome back to Anchoring Hope with David Mansilla! In today's episode, we sit down with Karina Rasic—a seasoned fractional CFO, finance strategist, and Catholic entrepreneur. Karina shares her powerful testimony of growing up around her family's poultry business in Argentina—scaling it from...
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The Uncomfortable Truth About Following God’s Plan for Your Business
In today's episode, David is joined by Evan Liberman—registered investment advisor, CEO of Wise Money Israel, congregation leader, board member, and Messianic believer based in Binyamina, Israel. Evan shares his remarkable story of transitioning from a 20-year career in tech to building a...
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How to Run a Billion-Dollar AI Company with Biblical Wisdom
Welcome back to the Anchoring Hope Podcast! In this episode, host David Mansilla sits down with Brandon Daniels, CEO of Exiger—a global leader in AI and supply chain resilience. Brandon opens up about his personal faith journey, moving from an intellectual, atheist upbringing to a transformative...
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Why This CEO of a Top Winery Hasn't Touched a Drop of Alcohol in Years
Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Anchoring Hope Podcast with your host, David Mansilla! In today’s episode, David is joined by Reo Hatfield—president and CEO of Prince Michel Vineyard & Winery, decorated military veteran, public servant, and business leader. Reo shares his remarkable...
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How to Lead with Unshakable Faith When the Market Collapses
Welcome to another episode of the Anchoring Hope podcast! Today, host David Mansilla is joined by Aaron Keller—Co-Founder of Capsule, a Special Projects Agency; Zero exits, 25 yrs a founder; Columnist, TCBmag.com and The Star Tribune; Author, The Physics of Brand; and Curious Investor. In this...
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The Hidden Mindsets Silently Ruining Most Christian Leaders (And How to Stop Them)
Welcome to another inspiring episode of Anchoring Hope with host David Mansilla! In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Dave Jones—a former pro hockey player, U.S. Air Force veteran, doctorate holder in Sport and Performance Psychology, and the founder/president of M is Good, one of the top...
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How 1 Man Plans to Raise $1 Billion for God’s Kingdom
Welcome to another episode of Anchoring Hope with host David Mansilla! In this episode, we shine a light on faith, purpose, and kingdom impact with special guest Steve Kaloper. Steve is a devoted Christian leader, advisor, and speaker who spent over 20 years in corporate business before...
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Is God Testing You? 3 Signs Your Season of Struggle Is Actually a Promotion
Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Anchoring Hope Podcast with host David Mansilla! In this episode, David is joined by Arlie Haddix, the Chief Executive Officer at Operation Stand Down Tennessee (OSDTN). Arlie is a retired Air Force intelligence analyst who served as a flight, squadron,...
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How Faith and Practical Strategy Can Save Your Company in Tough Times
Welcome back to Anchoring Hope! In this episode, host David Mansilla is joined by Avy-Loren Cohen, an expert global business strategist, trusted C-suite advisor, and dedicated leader. Together, they dive deep into how faith, family upbringing, and compassionate leadership intersect in the...
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3 Hard-Earned Lessons on Faith, Trial, & Scaling a Business from Scratch
Welcome to another inspiring episode of Anchoring Hope with David Mansilla! In this episode, we are joined by Jeff Ragan, founder and CEO of KiZE Concepts—a mission-based snack food enterprise dedicated to changing lives for the better. Jeff opens up about his journey from working in oil and gas…
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How to Turn Your Business Into a Ministry That Blesses Thousands
Welcome to another episode of the Anchoring Hope podcast with host David Mansilla! In this episode, we sit down with serial entrepreneur Derrick Christy (founder of Approved Mortgage, Ben Franklin Insurance, Horizon Property Group, and Gateway Education). Derrick shares his powerful journey from...
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She Survived the Unthinkable: Guarding Your Thoughts in a Distracted World
Welcome back to the Anchoring Hope Podcast with host David Mansilla! In this episode, David sits down with Susan Sly—a two-time AI startup founder, Founder & CEO of The Pause Technologies, keynote speaker, and one of the Top 7 Female AI Thought Leaders Globally. Susan shares her raw, emotional...
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I Was Homeless & Addicted... Then I Heard a Voice Say "Pray"
Welcome back to the Anchoring Hope podcast! In this deeply moving episode, host David Mansilla sits down with Adam Vibe Gunton—bestselling author, TEDx speaker, national recovery advocate, and Managing Partner at Behavioral Health Partners. Eight years ago, Adam was homeless, weighing 148 pounds,...
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If You Feel Unqualified for God's Calling, You Need to Hear This Story
Welcome back to the Anchoring Hope Podcast! In this episode, host David Mansilla sits down with entrepreneur, franchisor, mother, and songwriter Dawn Mucci. Dawn shares her incredible, raw story of going from a high school dropout and single mother on social assistance to founding Lice Quad and...
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Are You Living a "Sunday Only" Faith? Here’s How to Change That
How does your Sunday faith relate to the other six days of your week? In this episode of Anchoring Hope, host David Mansilla sits down for Part 2 with Dr. Dylan Pahman to explore the deep connections between Orthodox Christian tradition, spiritual disciplines, and modern economic life. Dr. Pahman...
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When You Feel Completely Out of Options, This Simple Habit Will Save You
Welcome to another episode of Anchoring Hope with David Mansilla! ⚓️ In this inspiring conversation, David sits down with Brian McMaster, owner of a third-party logistics (3PL) company with over 20 years in business. Brian opens up about his raw, unfiltered journey—from tragic loss in his youth…
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Stop Waiting to Be "Perfect" Before You Follow God
Welcome to another inspiring episode of Anchoring Hope with host David Mansilla! In this episode, David is joined by Dr. Dwight Robertson, the Founding CEO of Forge, for an unforgettable conversation about faith, calling, and the transformational power of doing daily life with Jesus. Dwight…
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If You Lost Everything You Built, Will You Still Trust God’s Plan?
In today’s episode, we sit down with Josh Iverson—a veteran digital media executive, tech entrepreneur, and pioneer in the online advertising space. Best known for his early work establishing ad monetization strategies for emerging social networks, Josh has spent over two decades bridging the gap...
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Surviving the Hardest Season: What to Do When Your Business Stalls
Welcome to another powerful episode of the Anchoring Hope Podcast with your host, David Mansilla. Today, we are joined by a transformative force in Colorado’s construction and development landscape: Denise Burgess, President and CEO of Burgess Services. In this deeply personal and emotionally...
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He Was About to Give Up — Then God Opened Two Doors at Once
Welcome to another inspiring episode of Anchoring Hope! In this episode, host David Mansilla catches up with Victor M. Font Jr., an enterprise-level IT and cybersecurity governance expert, to discuss his life story, professional career, and deep faith. Victor shares how he navigated sudden...
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Your Lowest Season Could Be Your Greatest Breakthrough
Welcome to another life-changing episode of the Anchoring Hope podcast, hosted by David Mansilla! In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Dylan Pahman—author, research fellow at the Acton Institute, and founder of the St. Nicholas Cabasilas Institute. Dylan opens up his heart and shares his raw,...
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Scriptural Discernment: Your Only Defense Against What's Coming
Welcome back to another critical episode of Anchoring Hope! Today, host David Mansilla is joined by Victor M. Font Jr.—author, speaker, technology executive, and the founder of CyberGovernanceCenter.com. In this deeply personal and moving conversation, Victor shares his incredible journey from an...
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One Pattern Interruption Away From a Different Day
Welcome to Anchoring Hope! In today's episode, host David Mansilla is joined by Dr. Ilona Jerabek, Ph.D.—a leading psychologist, leadership transformation coach, and the CEO of PsychTests. With over 30 years of experience in human behavior and psychometrics, Dr. Jerabek explores the hidden...
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Foreclosure Notice in Hand, I Did This Instead
Welcome to another life-changing episode of Anchoring Hope with host David Mansilla. Today, we sit down with David Hunihan, the CEO of Lee Weatherington Homes, a premier luxury custom home builder in Florida. David brings over 35 years of real estate expertise to the table, but more importantly…
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When Faith Meets Resilience: Carlos Uribe's Miracle
Welcome to another life-changing episode of the Anchoring Hope Podcast! Today, host David Mansilla sits down with Carlos Uribe, majority owner of Southwest Credit and Southwest Business Solutions, to unpack a remarkable testimony of marketplace ministry, servant leadership, and supernatural...
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What to Say to God When Life Changes the Plan and Shatters Your Expectations
In this emotionally gripping and Christ-centric interview, Michael shares his extraordinary life journey, from waking up at 2:00 AM to milk cows and build dairy herds , to standing boldly in front of private equity rooms negotiating multi-million dollar acquisitions. But beyond the boardrooms and...
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Choosing Joy in the Valleys of Business & Loss | Luis Guilherme Di Ciero Fernandes
In this episode, host David Mansilla sits down with Luis Guilherme Di Ciero Fernandes, the Managing Director for the South American branch of Alexander Hughes. Luis shares his incredible journey from a childhood passion for mechanical engineering and Corvettes, to climbing the ranks as a…
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Is Risk-Taking Biblical? | Merging Faith and AI
Welcome back to another powerful episode of the Anchoring Hope podcast, where we glorify the Lord Jesus Christ through the raw, unfiltered testimonies of marketplace leaders. In this episode, host David Mansilla sits down with Matthew Chang, PE, an engineer, entrepreneur, and author of the Amazon...
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Shane Wilson's Grief Turned into a National Movement (Fishing's Future)
Today, host David Mansilla sits down with an extraordinary man of God, Shane Wilson. Shane is a retired first-grade teacher and the founder of Fishing’s Future, a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening family bonds through fishing and outdoor education. In this moving conversation, Shane shares the...
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I let the Holy Spirit refine my marriage, and it saved my business!
What happens when you mix 25 years of marriage, a passion for coaching, and a deep-rooted faith in God? Join David Mansilla as he interviews Brandon and Michelle Barber about their incredible journey of transformation, resilience, and business success. In this episode, Brandon opens up about his...
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I was an "alpha male" until God used a hospital bed to humble me
In this episode of Anchoring Hope, host David Mansilla sits down with Mark McIntosh—the founder of Victory Productions, a Denver-based non-profit, and a long-time media personality. Mark’s story is a raw, emotional, and Christ-centric look at what happens when our plans fail but God’s plan...
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Your One Talent Is Waiting to Multiply!
In this powerful episode of Anchoring Hope, host David Mansilla sits down with LaVerne Cox, the visionary founder of Evergreen Investments. LaVerne shares her incredible "Brooklyn Exodus" story—moving her family of six from a one-bedroom apartment to a palatial five-bedroom home in Atlanta…
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From Nothing to $220M | Matt Aston's Unlikely Journey
Our company really started to take off when I realized that the business is a lot less about the business than it is about the people working in the business." — Matt Aston Welcome back to the Anchoring Hope Podcast! In this episode, David Mansilla sits down with Matt Aston, the visionary founder...
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You’ve tried every clinical solution—could God be the missing piece?
In this deeply personal and clinical conversation, host David Mansilla explores the intersection of spirituality and psychiatry with world-renowned expert Dr. David H. Rosmarin. Dr. Rosmarin is a clinical psychologist, researcher, and Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School. Known for his...
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The Pareto Principle (80/20) Every Christian Entrepreneur Needs to Know
In this episode of Anchoring Hope, we discuss how to navigate the challenges of being a christian entrepreneur. Learn to manage the stress management of leadership by prioritizing what truly matters. This conversation will help you shift your christian business from a burden to a blessing…
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20 Years in Luxury Media, but God Had a Different Plan
In this moving episode of Anchoring Hope, host David Mansilla interviews Ana Remos, a Cuban-born journalist who spent 20 years at the Miami Herald covering high-society and luxury lifestyles. Beyond the glitz and glamour, Ana reveals a life defined by deep faith, miraculous protection, and the...
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The Industry 5.0 Survival Guide: Protecting Your Livelihood in the Age of AI
Ever feel like your career and faith are struggling to keep up with the fast-paced world? In this powerful conversation, David Mansilla and Justin Counts discuss how to navigate international business and corporate leadership while embracing "faith in action" and learning to "trust god." This...
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Leading Like Christ in Silicon Valley: The Mission Greater Than AI
In this episode of Anchoring Hope, host David Mansilla sits down with Jason Ma, a Silicon Valley veteran with over 41 years of experience in tech and elite mentorship. Jason is CEO & Chief Mentor at ThreeEQ, a family business where he guides high-achieving families, CEOs, and next-gen leaders...
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How Vulnerability Became His Advantage as a CEO
How Vulnerability Became His Advantage as a CEO?! From the Mill to the Mission Can God use your greatest struggle to fuel your greatest calling? In this episode, David Mansilla interviews Johnny Wilson, the "Fixer" who transitioned from a South Carolina textile mill to the helm of a massive human...
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5 Values Every Christian Leader Needs to Survive the Next Economic Shift
How do you sustain a business for four decades while keeping your faith at the center? In this episode of the Anchoring Hope podcast, host David Mansilla welcomes Cynthia Kay—award-winning media producer, author, and entrepreneur emeritus. Cynthia opens up about her 39-year journey, revealing how...
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Inside the Mind of an Inventor: Science, Faith, and 300 Patents
How do you keep your faith when your professional life is dedicated to fighting the very diseases that took your family? In this episode of Anchoring Hope, host David Mansilla sits down with world-renowned biochemist Robert Shorr, Ph.D., DIC, to discuss a lifetime of medical breakthroughs fueled…
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When the Pages of the Bible Become Real in Your Life
In this episode of Anchoring Hope, host David Mansilla sits down with Robert (Bob) Dugan, the President and CEO of Thor Guard Lightning Prediction Systems. Bob’s career has been spent at the cutting edge of safety technology, but his personal journey is one of deep spiritual transformation and...
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How Total Surrender Healed 12 Years of Pain
In this powerful episode of Anchoring Hope, host David Mansilla sits down with Andrea H. Gold, a pioneer in the speakers bureau industry, to discuss the intersection of high-level business and miraculous faith. For over a decade, Andrea led her international business while hiding a debilitating...
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Is Your Business an Idol? Brandon Clifford on Finding Christ in the Chaos of Success
Are you owning your business, or is it owning your soul? In this episode of Anchoring Hope, David Mansilla sits down with Brandon Clifford, CFE, CEO of Business Alliance, Inc., to discuss the narrow path between professional excellence and spiritual slavery. Brandon shares his journey from the...
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Rebuilding the Insurance Industry through Faith & Culture
What happens when you spend years building a company, only to be fired by your own board in a hostile coup? In this episode of Anchoring Hope, David Mansilla sits down with Brian Keefer, co-founder of Allied Trust Insurance Co. Brian’s journey is a masterclass in resilience. From going three…
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Bankruptcy in 4 Months? How a CEO Got $10 Million When It Was Impossible
What happens when the banks say you have four months until bankruptcy, but God says "trust Me"? In this powerful episode of Anchoring Hope, David Mansilla sits down with Alejandro Doria, the President and CEO of Bulkmatic de México. Alejandro shares his incredible journey from a high school…
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Facing the Impossible? Why a Top Psychiatrist Says Your Only Hope is Knowing the Lord
In this powerful episode of Anchoring Hope, host David Mansilla sits down with Dr. Muhamad Aly Rifai, a double-board certified psychiatrist and internist, to explore the divine intersection of medical science and Christian faith. Dr. Rifai shares his incredible journey from growing up in the...
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How I Made Jesus The CEO of My Multi-Million Dollar Business
Is success leading you to emptiness? CEO Douglas Skipworth gives an honest account of the moment he realized the relentless pursuit of wealth was building a "jail". He confesses, "I thought I was GOD," detailing how pride nearly cost him everything. This is the real story of trading anxiety for…
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Is Lack of Sleep Spiritual Warfare? (A Christian Doctor's Guide to Rest)
Join David Mansilla on Anchoring Hope as he interviews Nyree Penn, the Founder and CEO of Prosomnia Sleep Health and Wellness, about her revolutionary, patented anesthesia-induced REM sleep therapy for chronic insomnia and REM sleep disorders. Nyree shares her journey of faith that led her to...
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The Powerful New Way the Gospel Is Touching the World
Digital borders can’t stop what God is doing. In this inspiring episode of Anchoring Hope, David Mansilla sits down with Professor Jeremy Holloway, founder of the Christ-centered, intergenerational program Tellegacy, to uncover how God is using technology and personal connection to transform…
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Explore spiritual growth, Christian living, and community service through honest conversations about following Jesus in everyday life. Hosted by David Mansilla, Anchoring Hope features Christian entrepreneurs and community leaders sharing how faith shapes their work, decisions, and service. Find encouragement and practical Christianity for living out the Gospel, growing in your calling, and making a meaningful impact.
Thank you for listening, and God bless.
"Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth." - John 17:17
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