Anchoring Hope Ministries

David Mansilla
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Welcome to Anchoring Hope. Our mission is simple: to inspire and equip Christians to live out the Gospel in every area of life. What does it look like to follow Jesus Christ while leading a business, building a career, or serving a community? Each week, we sit down with entrepreneurs and community leaders who share how their faith in Jesus has anchored them through challenges, decisions, and growth. They open up about the role faith plays in their journey; and how it continues to shape the way they lead and serve. Through these honest, creative, and practical conversations, you’ll be encouraged to grow spiritually, live boldly in your calling, and make a meaningful impact in the world around you. Thank you for listening, and God bless. "Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth." - John 17:17

  1. 14h ago

    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 transitioning into full-time ministry support. His life mission? To serve 1,000 ministries, organizations, and families to help realize $1 Billion for God’s kingdom under the guiding mantra of "Doing Good Better". In this conversation, Steve shares his personal testimony of overcoming a broken home, searching for truth through secular and Eastern philosophies, and finding radical grace in Jesus Christ. He also breaks down how his background in social ecology shapes his approach to relationship-centered fundraising and biblically-based family stewardship. Key Takeaways: ✔ A Heart for Kingdom Impact: How Steve's vision to unlock $1B for ministries stems from a deep desire to serve others rather than chase corporate success. ✔ Overcoming Adversity: From a broken family in Southern California to becoming the first college graduate in his family. ✔ A Radical Transformation: How Steve and his wife moved from Eastern philosophy to surrendering their lives to Christ together in 1989. ✔ The Power of Social Ecology: How studying human behavior and cultural environments at UC Irvine helps build authentic, relational fundraising campaigns today. ✔ Doing Good Better: Why ministries and families need to embrace high integrity, clear messaging, and practical Christian stewardship to maximize their impact. 🔔 Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more encouraging stories of business leaders changing the world for Christ! #SteveKaloper #ChristianEntrepreneurs #MinistryFundraising For more content follow us on our social networks: https://www.facebook.com/DavidMansillaFreedom/ https://www.instagram.com/davidmfreedom https://twitter.com/davidmansilla https://www.tiktok.com/@davidmfreedom  https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mansilla-4952b11/ Anchoring Hope Podcast: https://pod.link/1712788085 https://www.davidmansilla.com/

  2. 5d ago

    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, and group commander over a 22-year military career. After retiring in 2014, earning his MBA from Vanderbilt University, and navigating his own challenging civilian transition, Arlie found his true calling in serving fellow Veterans. Join us for a heart-to-heart conversation on faith, practical christianity, resilient leadership, and what it truly takes to support our nation’s heroes as they rebuild their lives. Key Takeaways: * The On-Ramp vs. Off-Ramp Disconnect: Why transitioning out of the military requires structured support, coaching, and intentional guidance.  * Practical Christianity in Action: How personal trials and seasons of waiting prepare us to serve others with deeper empathy and grace.  * Holistic Veteran Support: How OSDTN addresses career transitions, personal connection, and crisis management through case management and transitional housing.  * Faith-Fueled Leadership: Balancing business accountability, strategic vision, and emotional heart in non-profit leadership.  * Trusting God's Timing: Seeing the unseen hand of God guide every career shift, challenge, and opportunity.  🔔 Subscribe to the channel for more inspiring stories of faith and impact in the workplace! 👍 Like this video if it touched your heart, and comment your favorite takeaway below! 🌐 Learn more about OSDTN: https://www.ostn.org #ArlieHaddix #FaithInTheWorkplace #ChristianEntrepreneurs

  3. Sep 23

    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 high-stakes world of global business. Avy-Loren shares personal stories from his early childhood days working alongside his father, his shift from marketing into executive consulting, and how a profound spiritual awakening redefined his life's purpose. Whether you are a business leader, an aspiring entrepreneur, or someone seeking spiritual growth in your daily work, this episode provides actionable wisdom on running a successful, values-driven organization. 🔑 Key Takeaways from This Episode: The Passenger Seat Legacy: How early childhood experiences and working alongside family can instill a lifelong passion for entrepreneurship and service. Human-Centric Leadership: Why business is built one person at a time and why the best leaders protect their people during economic crises instead of treating them like line items. Pivoting in Times of Uncertainty: How looking for opportunities rather than catastrophes allows companies to innovate and thrive through major disruptions. Spiritual Awakening & Purpose: Moving beyond secular success to discover divine design, moral accountability, and spiritual growth in everyday life. Practical Christianity & The Golden Rule: Overcoming modern idol worship (greed/money) and putting love into action by treating every employee, partner, and neighbor with dignity. Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more stories of faith, business, and purpose! For more content follow us on our social networks: https://www.facebook.com/DavidMansillaFreedom/ https://www.instagram.com/davidmfreedom https://twitter.com/davidmansilla https://www.tiktok.com/@davidmfreedom  https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mansilla-4952b11/ Anchoring Hope Podcast: https://pod.link/1712788085 https://www.davidmansilla.com/

  4. Sep 21

    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 to taking a massive leap of faith in his mid-20s, building a wholesome protein bar brand from scratch while keeping Jesus at the absolute center. Discover how Jeff navigated business growth, survived world-shaking challenges, and built a work culture rooted in christian living, grace, and second chances. Whether you are a business leader, an aspiring creative, or someone seeking to live out your faith daily, Jeff’s story offers timeless wisdom on stewardship, resilience, and sacrificial love. Key Takeaways: ✔ From Leap of Faith to National Shelves: How Jeff started KiZE with simple ingredients on a rented table and scaled it to major retailers nationwide. ✔ Second-Chance Hiring & Mission: The power of serving employees overcoming addiction, homelessness, or refugee status through grace-filled workplace culture. ✔ Stewardship vs. Ownership: Why viewing your business and life as God's property frees you from anxiety during season of trial. ✔ Local & Global Outreach: How KiZE puts practical christianity to work through local day-shelter block parties and mission trips. ✔ Faithful Leadership at Home: Insights into building a strong, prayer-filled marriage and embracing spiritual leadership. For more content follow us on our social networks: https://www.facebook.com/DavidMansillaFreedom/ https://www.instagram.com/davidmfreedom https://twitter.com/davidmansilla https://www.tiktok.com/@davidmfreedom  https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mansilla-4952b11/ Anchoring Hope Podcast: https://pod.link/1712788085 https://www.davidmansilla.com/ #JeffRagan #KiZEConcepts #AnchoringHope #DavidMansilla #ChristianEntrepreneurs #SpiritualGrowth #CommunityService

  5. Sep 14

    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 earning less than $4 an hour as a struggling college freshman to building a multi-company enterprise grounded in Christian principles, financial stewardship, and community service. Together, David and Derrick discuss the realities of stepping out in faith, surviving major economic downturns, keeping pride in check, and using business as a tool to bless others. 📌 Key Takeaways from This Episode: ✔ Turning Pain into Purpose: How Derrick’s early college struggles inspired Gateway Education, an innovative platform making college degree credits affordable for everyday families.   ✔ Faith & Entrepreneurship: Overcoming the fear of stepping out on your own and relying on God’s provision when raising a family and building a business.   ✔ Weathering Economic Storms: Lessons learned from navigating the 2008 housing crash, interest rate hikes, and why corporate capital reserves are vital for long-term survival.   ✔ Staying Grounded in Success: Practical wisdom on overcoming pride through gratitude, Philippians 4:6–7, and keeping a servant’s heart as your platform grows.   ✔ Business as a Ministry: Why true leadership is about stewarding God-given wealth to bless employees, clients, and future generations.   🌐 Connect with Derrick Christy: Website: https://derrickchristy.com https://approvedmortgage.com https://benfranklinii.com https://gatewayeducation.com https://horizonpropertygroup.com For more content follow us on our social networks: https://www.facebook.com/DavidMansillaFreedom/ https://www.instagram.com/davidmfreedom https://twitter.com/davidmansilla https://www.tiktok.com/@davidmfreedom  https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mansilla-4952b11/ Anchoring Hope Podcast: https://pod.link/1712788085 https://www.davidmansilla.com/ #DerrickChristy #RealEstateInvesting #MortgageBanking #AnchoringHopePodcast #DavidMansilla #ChristianEntrepreneurs #FaithInBusiness #PracticalChristianity #ChristianLiving #SpiritualGrowth #CommunityService #GatewayEducation #Leadership

  6. Sep 9

    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 story of going from rock bottom—losing her business, facing a severe Multiple Sclerosis (MS) diagnosis, and sleeping on a borrowed sofa as a single mom—to building multi-million-dollar tech companies and bringing the message of Jesus into global tech spaces like the World Economic Forum in Davos. If you are a believer looking to integrate practical Christianity into your daily routine, grow your business with Kingdom values, or find the strength to forgive past wounds, this episode will deeply touch your heart and empower your journey. KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: (1) The Power of Total Surrender: Why hitting rock bottom is often where true spiritual growth and supernatural restoration begin.  (2) Walking by Faith, Not Sight: How taking active steps of obedience allows God to open doors that make no sense in the natural world.  (3) Faith on the Mountain of Technology: How Christian entrepreneurs can step boldly into high-tech, AI, and modern business as a light in the culture rather than running away.  (4) Radical Forgiveness & Generational Healing: Practical, step-by-step guidance on releasing past bitterness, healing emotional pain, and breaking generational curses for your family.  (5) Servant Leadership in Action: How to protect your mind, clean up your daily inputs, build a circle of prayer warriors, and practice everyday Christian living. For more content follow us on our social networks: https://www.facebook.com/DavidMansillaFreedom/ https://www.instagram.com/davidmfreedom https://twitter.com/davidmansilla https://www.tiktok.com/@davidmfreedom  https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mansilla-4952b11/ Anchoring Hope Podcast: https://pod.link/1712788085 https://www.davidmansilla.com/ #ArtificialIntelligence #AIEntrepreneurship #AnchoringHope #SusanSly #DavidMansilla #ChristianEntrepreneurs #SpiritualGrowth #PracticalChristianity #ChristianLiving #CommunityService #Forgiveness #OvercomingAdversity #FaithInTech #AIInHealthcare #SpiritualWarfare

  7. Sep 8

    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, and trapped in a severe opioid and cocaine addiction following the tragic loss of his best friend. In his darkest hour, sitting on his knees in a room alone, Adam had a radical encounter with Jesus Christ that changed the trajectory of his life forever. Tune in to discover how God took Adam’s past pain and turned it into a powerful ministry, a successful business building treatment centers, and a mission-driven life centered on serving others. 📌 Key Takeaways & What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔ Meeting God in the Valley: How Jesus meets us in our lowest moments of brokenness without waiting for us to "fix" ourselves first. ✔ The Power of Authentic Surrender: What happens when you stop relying on your own strength and give your plans completely over to God. ✔ Spiritual Freedom & Healing: The crucial role of community prayer, deliverance, and honest vulnerability in overcoming addiction. ✔ Faith in Business: How Christian entrepreneurs can use their gifts, pain, and businesses to build solutions that glorify God and serve others. ✔ Servant Leadership: Shifting from a mindset of pleasing people to pleasing God, leading teams with humility, grace, and purpose. ✔ Living Out Practical Christianity: Simple, daily acts of kindness and obedience that create a lasting ripple effect for the Kingdom. 🔔 Subscribe & Stay Connected: If this testimony blessed you, please Like, Subscribe, and Share this video with someone who needs to hear a message of hope today! For more content follow us on our social networks: https://www.facebook.com/DavidMansillaFreedom/ https://www.instagram.com/davidmfreedom https://twitter.com/davidmansilla https://www.tiktok.com/@davidmfreedom  https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mansilla-4952b11/ Anchoring Hope Podcast: https://pod.link/1712788085 https://www.davidmansilla.com/ #AdamGunton #ChristianTestimony #AddictionRecovery  #AnchoringHopePodcast #DeliveranceMinistry #OvercomingAddiction #FaithInGod #JesusSaves #SpiritualWarfare #MiracleTransformation #LifeAfterAddiction #FaithOverFear #OpioidRecovery #KingdomMindset #SurrenderToGod #ChristianPodcast #ChristianEntrepreneurs #PracticalChristianity

  8. Aug 31

    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 Superhero Kids Hair Care. Discover how she turned a painful childhood memory into an act of service, built a faith-driven business model across Canada, and trusted God through economic recessions and the pandemic.   Key Takeaways From This Episode: Turning Pain into Purpose: How Dawn transformed a childhood struggle with head lice into a nationwide service that brings dignity and relief to families.Serving Special Needs Families: The story behind Superhero Kids Hair Care, a salon created during the pandemic to give children with autism a safe, sensory-friendly haircut experience.From Solopreneur to Franchisor: Moving past burnout by learning to delegate, trust others, and create a culture built on Christian values.Surrendering Control to God: Facing economic storms, recessions, and global shutdowns by getting on your knees in prayer rather than relying solely on self-reliance.Dreaming for the Kingdom: Dawn’s transition strategy to step into her passion as a lyricist and Christian worship songwriter.   🔗 Connect with Dawn Mucci: Website: https://licequad.com #GodsCalling #DawnMucci #ChristianEntrepreneurship For more content follow us on our social networks: https://www.facebook.com/DavidMansillaFreedom/ https://www.instagram.com/davidmfreedom https://twitter.com/davidmansilla https://www.tiktok.com/@davidmfreedom  https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mansilla-4952b11/ Anchoring Hope Podcast: https://pod.link/1712788085 https://www.davidmansilla.com/

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Welcome to Anchoring Hope. Our mission is simple: to inspire and equip Christians to live out the Gospel in every area of life. What does it look like to follow Jesus Christ while leading a business, building a career, or serving a community? Each week, we sit down with entrepreneurs and community leaders who share how their faith in Jesus has anchored them through challenges, decisions, and growth. They open up about the role faith plays in their journey; and how it continues to shape the way they lead and serve. Through these honest, creative, and practical conversations, you’ll be encouraged to grow spiritually, live boldly in your calling, and make a meaningful impact in the world around you. Thank you for listening, and God bless. "Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth." - John 17:17

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  • Creator
    David Mansilla
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    152
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 | All Rights Reserved | David Mansilla
  • Show Website
    Anchoring Hope Ministries