So You Want Dark Skies AND Happy Shopkeepers? Hold My Coffee with Crystal Mancilla

16/10/2025 30 min Temporada 4 Episodio 8
So You Want Dark Skies AND Happy Shopkeepers? Hold My Coffee with Crystal Mancilla

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Episode Synopsis

We sit down with Mayor Crystal of Liberty Hill to explore how character, counsel, and courage shape local leadership in a polarized era. From dark skies to water infrastructure, we unpack practical ways to listen well, decide wisely, and keep a growing town’s soul.• Central Texas roots, family redemption, and a servant’s heart• Community draft into politics and why character beats pedigree• Joy of serving people and the strain of assumptions• Listening beyond your base and valuing dissent• Turning conflict into inquiry, not contempt• Dark sky policy with small business at the table• Advanced water treatment: science, transparency, and trust• Faith as daily operating system for leadership• Mentors, prayer, and long-arc decision making• Rhythm, rest, and boundaries in public service• Building foundations for 20–50 years, not news cyclesSend us a textShoreline Church | Austin, TXTheir support helps make this happen. If you're looking for a church, they might be the one for you!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

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