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, personal journey of moving away from faith during an aimless season on a factory floor, to discovering the rich, beautiful depth of the ancient Church Fathers and Orthodox Christianity. We also discuss how business and economics aren't separate from the Gospel, but are a sacred ground where the Holy Spirit wants to move.  

If you are feeling anxious, burnt out, or disconnected in your spiritual walk or career, this episode will give you practical, ancient tools to anchor your hope in Jesus Christ.  

KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:

✔ God Uses Our Humbling Moments: Dylan shares how a grueling factory job became the catalyst for him to seek a life cleanup, proving that Christ can use our lowest seasons to steer us toward our true calling.  

✔ The Beauty of Grace-Filled Leadership: Through a powerful story about an Orthodox liturgy service, learn why true leadership prioritizes patience and catching people when they stumble over rigid perfectionism.  

✔ Business is a Kingdom Calling: Your work matters to God! Earning a living and providing for your family is a spiritual duty, and business thrives when it is rooted in a Christian view of human personhood.  

✔ Ancient Habits Cure Modern Anxiety: Discover how ancient spiritual tools, such as the rhythmic Jesus Prayer, contemplative solitude, and purposeful fasting, can ground your mental health and keep you steady in a chaotic world.  

✔ The "Rainbow" of Christian Unity: David and Dylan reflect beautifully on how our different church traditions create a beautiful spectrum of faith, reminding us that we are one, united body if we declare the resurrection of Jesus Christ.  

Connect with Dr. Dylan Pahman:

Learn more about his work at the Acton Institute.  

Check out his new venture: The St. Nicholas Cabasilas Institute.  

Read his books: The Kingdom of God and the Common Good and Foundations of a Free & Virtuous Society.  

Find him on X (Twitter) or subscribe to his Substack, The Cutting Room Floor.  

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