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.

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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.

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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

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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 of Ground Penetrating Radar Systems (GPRS). Matt shares his 24-year journey of building a national leader in utility mapping and 3D scanning, all while keeping his eyes fixed on Jesus Christ.

Matt opens up about the early "tight months," the struggle of learning to lead without experience, and the pivotal moment he realized he had to "replace himself" to allow the business to truly flourish. We also dive into his latest mission: supporting LifeWise Academy to bring the Bible back to public school students during school hours.

Key Takeaways from this Episode:

✔ The Power of Divine Timing: Hear the "Detroit Airport" story and how an open gate changed Matt’s life forever.

✔ The E-Myth Shift: Why your business will only grow when you stop doing the technical work and start building systems.

✔ Rejecting the Recession: Matt’s bold stance on why his company refused to "participate" in economic downturns through faith and persistence.

✔ People-First Leadership: Why a business is less about the "what" and more about the "who".

✔ Investing in the Next Generation: An inside look at LifeWise Academy and the mission to reach 72% of unchurched youth.

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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 groundbreaking work at McLean Hospital, he is leading a global shift to re-integrate spiritual resources into modern mental health care.

David Mansilla shares his own "miracle" story—from the brink of divorce and the chaos of untreated ADHD to finding healing through deliverance, clinical support, and the word of God. If you have ever felt disconnected, anxious, or overwhelmed by the "hustle," this episode is your guide to finding an anchor of hope.

Key Takeaways:

✔ The Definition of Psychology: Remembering that "psyche" is Greek for "soul," and why modern medicine has historically ignored this connection.

✔ ADHD as a Superpower: How to navigate the dopamine-seeking patterns of hyperactivity without losing your faith or your family.

✔ The Spiritual Component of Depression: Understanding depression as a form of "disconnection" and how spiritual love can provide a path forward.

✔ The Global Shift: Details on the upcoming Global Summit on Spirituality and Mental Health in Boston.

✔ A Prayer for Healing: Stay tuned until the end for a special prayer over Dr. Rosmarin and the work of integrating faith into medicine.

About our Guest:

David H. Rosmarin, PhD is Chief Clinical Officer of the LINKS Network and an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School. He is a prolific researcher and author of Thriving with Anxiety, dedicated to helping individuals use their spiritual lives to anchor their mental well-being.

Connect with Dr. Rosmarin:

Website: dhrosmarin.com

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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, focusing on faith based business principles. Stop being a slave to the hustle and regain peace.

Anchoring Hope, host David Mansilla interviews Bill Canady, a seasoned global business executive and proud U.S. Navy veteran. Bill shares his journey of managing multibillion-dollar companies and explains how he balances high-level corporate success with a deep, Christ-centric foundation.

If you feel overwhelmed by the "chaos" of leadership, Bill provides a roadmap to gain command and control of your business and your life. We dive deep into the Pareto Principle (80/20), the importance of mentorship, and why your hardest failures are often your greatest blessings from the Lord.

Key Takeaways:

✔ The 80/20 Shift: Learn how 20% of your activities produce 80% of your results, and why ignoring this law leads to burnout.

✔ Leading Through Failure: Why Bill attributes his success to failing often and using those "battle-tested" moments to grow stronger in faith.

✔ The 70-20-10 Rule: A breakdown of how we truly learn: 10% from study, 20% from mentors, and 70% from on-the-job experience.

✔ Biblical Wealth: Why gathering wealth "little by little" (Proverbs 13:11) protects your character and your family.

✔ Finding True Freedom: How to restructure your business so you are no longer a slave to it, allowing more time for God and family.

About Bill Canady:

Bill has over thirty years of experience as a global business executive. He is the CEO of Arrowhead Engineered Products, Chairman of OTC Industrial, and creator of the Profitable Growth Operating System® (PGOS). He holds an MBA from the University of Chicago and is dedicated to helping owners profitably grow their companies.

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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 radical choice to put family and God above career ambition.

From surviving Type 1 diabetes for decades without complications to hearing a divine message through a powered-down phone during a medical emergency, Ana’s testimony is a masterclass in recognizing God’s hand in our daily lives.

Key Takeaways:

✔ The Power of Priorities: Why Ana chose to leave a major company every day at 2:00 p.m. to be a mother first.

✔ Daily Miracles: A firsthand account of how God uses the "impossible"—like a dead phone—to protect His children.

✔ Acceptance Over Understanding: Learning to stop fighting with God during a divorce and finding peace through simple surrender.

✔ Navigating "Dry Seasons": How to stay committed to your faith even when you don’t "feel" the Holy Spirit’s presence.

✔ The Gift of Mercy: Why no sin is too big for God's forgiveness if there is true repentance.

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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 episode offers valuable insights on "personal growth" and finding "spiritual growth" amidst the challenges of modern life, including developing "ai fluency" and understanding "ai and leadership" without fearing the future.

Justin shares his transition from high-level corporate roles at Deloitte and Ford Motor Company to becoming an entrepreneur dedicated to helping small and medium-sized businesses thrive through "AI Fluency". More than just a tech talk, this is a conversation about the commitment of love, the power of faith, and the courage to start over when God calls you to a new season.

Key Takeaways from this Episode:

(1) Humans as Orchestrators: Why AI is a tool in your belt, not the pilot in your seat.

(2) Defining "Industry 5.0": Understanding the inflection point where technology and human potential meet.

(3) The ABCs of AI: Why leadership teams must move past fear and toward proficiency to avoid becoming obsolete.

(4) Faith Over Finances: David and Justin discuss the spiritual discipline of trusting God’s timing for business success, even when the bank account looks uncertain.

(5) The Define-Design-Refine Framework: A practical blueprint for taking a team from a 90-minute brainstorm to a 90-day growth strategy.

About Our Guest: Justin Counts is the founder of JCLA Labs and a veteran of mobility and luxury strategy. He is on a mission to help 1 million leaders become fluent in AI to protect and grow their businesses.

Justin launched the ABCs of AI through the Southeast Michigan Chamber of Commerce. This one is for executive leaders who are just starting with AI and want to basics and things they can do with it immediately. Read more details on this article: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/justincounts_new-money-vol-93-southeast-michigan-activity-7429228495672700928-v583?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAA4rHEBQkRmrCqQP_sCakAJrMsWOGbwvyQ

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