I was an "alpha male" until God used a hospital bed to humble me

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 high-level corporate CFO, to a sudden, divine push into executive search. Beyond the corporate accolades, this conversation dives deep into the heart of a leader who chooses to live out the Gospel in the marketplace. Luis shares his counter-cultural approach to leadership, how he uses empathy to uplift downcast job seekers, and how his family anchored themselves in Christ's love after the tragic loss of their infant son. If you are navigating a difficult career transition, dealing with personal grief, or searching for your true calling, Luis’s contagious enthusiasm and profound faith will meet you right where you are. Key Takeaways: ✔ Your Career Path is in God's Hands: How an engineer who thought finance was dull inherited his father’s strategic DNA and excelled as a regional CFO. ✔ "Truth Has No Memory": Why radical honesty and strong moral values are the most efficient tools a modern leader can possess. ✔ The Power of 100% Trust: Why starting relationships with unconditional trust—rather than making people earn it—leads to a more fulfilled life and business. ✔ Joy as a Choice, Not an Emotion: Unpacking 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 and learning to remain joyful through life's 5% of bad times by focusing on God's 95% of blessings. ✔ An Eternal Perspective on Tragedy: How surviving the loss of an infant child deepens our reliance on Christ and reminds us that our earthly, material lives are just a drop in the ocean of eternity. Don't forget to LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE for more powerful testimonies of faith! #OvercomingLoss #JoyInAllCircumstances #ChristianTestimony #AnchoringHopePodcast #DavidMansilla #LuisGuilhermeFernandes #FaithAndWork #MarketplaceLeadership #ExecutiveSearch #KingdomMinded

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