Anchoring Hope Ministries

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 bestseller Risk-Taking Is Biblical: What the Bible Tells Us About Pursuing Kingdom Building. Matthew is the founder of Chang Robotics, a cutting-edge automation engineering firm based in Jacksonville, Florida. Matthew shares the raw emotional journey of being unexpectedly fired on a Monday morning, only to make a radical covenant with God just two days later to start a Christian engineering firm. From a $5,000 first check to building a multi-entity organization automating factories, e-commerce centers, and hospitals worldwide, Matthew’s story proves that true operational excellence stems from radical obedience. 🔑 Key Takeaways from This Episode: ✔ Rebuilding from Zero: How a sudden corporate firing became the divine catalyst for entrepreneurship. ✔ The Palm Tree Principle: Why flexibility, adaptation, and listening to your customers is vital to surviving economic storms. ✔ Pre-Tax Kingdom Financing: The corporate discipline of tithing on profits quarterly before paying out dividends or funding internal projects. ✔ Tithing Corporate Time: How Chang Robotics achieves an incredible 15% community service rate across their engineering staff. ✔ The Zero-Resignation Culture: Why prioritizing your flock and servant leadership can virtually eliminate employee turnover. ✔ Unpacking the Parable of the Talents: Why burying what God gave you out of fear or a desire for "comfort" is the greatest risk of all. If this testimony moved, challenged, or inspired you, please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to help us spread Kingdom hope across the marketplace! #ChristianEntrepreneur #Robotics #TechLeadership #FaithAtWork #MarketplaceMinistry #Tithing #CompanyCulture #AnchoringHope 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/

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 deeply personal story of losing his son, Luke Cameron Wilson, and how that experience gave him a profound understanding of God’s love and sacrifice. He discusses the 18-year journey of his organization, the miracle of his 1,000,000th participant, and his latest mission: the "I Can" boat designed for individuals with severe mobility disabilities. Key Takeaways from this Episode: ✔ The Power of Empathy: How personal loss can become a bridge to saving others from despair. ✔ Families Forever (FF): The meaning behind the Fishing’s Future logo and why active parental engagement is the foundation of a healthy community. ✔ Leading for the "Least of These": A look at the "I Can" initiative—a 26-foot custom boat that allows quadriplegics and non-verbal children to become captains of their own adventure. ✔ The Choice of Joy: Why happiness is a daily choice rooted in the foundation of Jesus Christ, regardless of worldly setbacks. ✔ Being an Empty Vessel: Shane’s humble approach to leadership—praying to be a "shell" for the Lord’s purpose. About Our Guest: Shane Wilson is the Chairman of Fishing's Future. He was born and raised in Indiana and now operates out of South Padre Island, Texas. His organization has been recognized nationally for its impact on families and conservation education. Learn more about Shane and Fishing's Future: Website: [https://fishingsfuture.org] Subscribe to Anchoring Hope: Join David Mansilla as he interviews guests who embody love, joy, and peace while glorifying the Lord. 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/ #GriefToGrace #ShaneWilson #FishingsFuture #AnchoringHope #ChristianPodcast #FamilyFirst #DisabilityAwareness #Inspiration #JesusIsTheAnchor

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 battle with agoraphobia and how he transitioned from a corporate career to a life of helping others break free from their own obstacles. Meanwhile, Michelle shares her journey of leaving a high-paying corporate sales job to find her true calling and soul-fulfillment in the coaching world. They dive deep into the spiritual laws of wealth, the importance of multiple streams of income, and why "love is a discipline" that can transform both your marriage and your bottom line. Key Takeaways: ✔ Extracting Your Genius: Why everyone has a course or intellectual property inside of them waiting to be shared. ✔ The Power of Systems: Why your business should be run by a system, not your manual labor, to avoid burnout. ✔ Refined in the Desert: Understanding that personal struggles like anxiety or financial loss are often God’s way of polishing your soul for leadership. ✔ The Fruits of the Spirit in Business: How values like gratitude, kindness, and self-control create a culture that attracts abundance. ✔ Marriage as Growth: Why there is no better way to learn humility and kindness than through a committed partnership. About the Guests: Brandon and Michelle Barber are the founders of Brandon and Michelle Barber Coaching. With over two decades of experience, they specialize in helping entrepreneurs design their ultimate offer, teach resilience, and certify the next generation of world-class coaches. Connect with Brandon and Michelle: 🌐 Website: BrandonAndMichelleBarber.com Connect with Anchoring Hope: If this episode touched your heart, please Like, Subscribe, and Share to help us shine a light during these dark days! 🌟 Hit the follow button to catch our weekly episodes! We love hearing from you—leave a comment or find us on social media below. Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/DavidMansillaFreedom LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mansilla-4952b11/ #AnchoringHope #FaithInBusiness #OvercomingAnxiety #ChristianLeadership #PassiveIncome #MarriageGoals #ResilienceTraining

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 prevails. Mark shares his journey through Amyloidosis, a rare bone marrow disorder that led to kidney failure. He reveals the incredible miracle of how a stranger, Cathie Hitchcock, saved his life by donating her kidney, and how that trial transformed him into a passionate advocate for wellness and organ donation. Whether you are struggling with a business failure, a health crisis, or a loss of purpose, Mark’s testimony will encourage you to "never grow weary of doing good". Key Takeaways: ✔ The Power of Galatians 6:9: Why persistence in doing good is the key to reaping a God-given harvest. ✔ Leading Through the Fruits of the Spirit: How love, joy, and self-control create a leadership style that no law can stop. ✔ Embracing the "Refining Fire": Understanding that tribulations are often the training ground for our souls. ✔ The "Shared Spare" Mission: An urgent call to consider organ donation and its impact on communities of color. ✔ Being a Comeback Coach: How to use your past failures to walk beside and uplift others in their darkest hours. About Our Guest: Mark McIntosh is the founder of Victory Productions and a celebrated community advocate. Despite battling incurable Amyloidosis, he chairs the host committee for the 2026 Denver Transplant Games and continues to impact thousands through his "Comeback Coaching" and motivational speaking. Join the Conversation: If this story touched you, please Like, Subscribe, and Comment below with your own "Comeback" story! #AnchoringHope #MarkMcIntosh #ChristianLeadership #DivineDesign #OrganDonation #FaithOverFear #KidneyDisease #Galatians69 #Resilience #KingdomLiving #LivingDonor #SpiritualityInBusiness

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 through a radical walk of faith.   We explore the intersection of Faith, Family, and Finance, demystifying the path from renting to ownership. LaVerne challenges us to re-examine our stewardship, teaching us that God provides the power to generate wealth not for greed, but to build His Kingdom and leave an inheritance for our children’s children.   Key Takeaways from this Episode: ✔ The 30% Principle: Why keeping your housing costs under 30% is vital for financial obedience and hearing God's voice.   ✔ Overcoming the "Wicked Servant" Mindset: How to stop letting fear freeze your progress and start investing the "one talent" you have right now.   ✔ Business as Ministry: Insights into LaVerne’s leadership style and how she mentored over 270 interns while waiting for her own doors to open.   ✔ The "But God" Effect: How taking a house that has seen better days can lead to your best days yet through accountable ownership.   ✔ Delayed Gratification: David shares his personal testimony of immigrating to Canada with only $50 and building a legacy through discipline and trust.   About Our Guest: LaVerne Cox is a real estate professional dedicated to making homeownership more accessible and affordable. Through Evergreen Investments, she provides the knowledge and access needed to help families navigate housing decisions before they fall into financial traps.   Connect with LaVerne Cox: 🌐 Website: evergreeninvestments.co   Join the Conversation: If this message inspired you to start your journey from renting to ownership, let us know in the comments! Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Share to help anchor hope in the hearts of others. #LaVerneCox #BiblicalFinance #KingdomBuilders #FinancialStewardship #ChristianRealEstate #WealthBuilding #HomeOwnershipGoals #AnchoringHope