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MEET DAVID

AUTHOR, SPEAKER, PRODUCER

David inspires readers and audiences with faith and encouragement both in life’s crucibles and victories. His books, films, and speaking engagements offer stories that touch the heart, challenge the mind, and strengthen the spirit—inviting you to walk with him toward hope, purpose, and a deeper trust in God.

BOOKS

Book cover titled 'The Caleb Years' by David Ingerson, showing a silhouette of a man and a child holding hands at the beach during sunset, with the subtitle 'When God Doesn't Make Sense'.

HIGHLY ENDORSED AND REVIEWED

The Caleb Years: When God Doesn’t Make Sense

What if the doctors told you your son would live at most only a couple of days? When his fourth child was born, author and inspirational speaker, David Ingerson was faced with these troubling questions.

The Caleb Years is a refreshing and inspirational account of the author's journey through the treacherous waters of uncertainty parents of a chronically ill child must endure.

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Endorsements

J. Michael Johnson, ESQ, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives

“David Ingerson has written a powerful book that will resonate with every parent and speak to the heart of every person who has suffered through tragedy and wrestled with their faith.”

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Eugene H. Peterson, Best-selling author and Translator of the The Message Bible

“His father writes the story, saturated with both pain and prayer, but remarkably without a trace of bitterness. His marvelous witness written with such skill, crafted in language honest and vivid, will not fail to deepen the faith and joy of all who trust God.”

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Phillip Yancey, New York Times best-selling author of The Jesus I Never Knew

"I have read the full account of Caleb's life in The Caleb Years, and I'm glad I did. Especially, I appreciated that David didn't offer saccharine answers. He showed the raw, up-and-down vulnerability that always accompanies such a trial."  

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NEW BOOK COMING SOON

Ultimate Love Story: Maximizing Your Marital Harmony

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Set to release in early 2026, Ingerson’s upcoming book draws from decades of insight in marriage, leadership, and discipleship. Fill out the form to be the first to hear about pre-ordering on Amazon.

SPEAKING

EVENTS & MINISTRIES

Inspiring Global Audiences

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David Ingerson is an exciting communicator who has spoken to audiences around the world. With a background that spans military service, business leadership, global missions, and filmmaking, David Ingerson speaks with authenticity and conviction.

His life reflects the very message he delivers—God’s faithfulness in the fire, purpose through pain, and the calling to live for something greater.

Whether addressing churches, conferences, or leadership events, David equips audiences with truth, courage, and hope.

FILMS

David stepped into the world of filmmaking as executive producer creating three inspiring films.

Ingerson’s passion for storytelling is rooted not in entertainment, but in ministry—using narrative as a vessel to reveal God’s grace, healing, and truth.

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WATCH TRAILER

After immigrating to the U.S., Steven’s failing heart collides with Elijah’s grieving one—sparking a redemptive journey of sacrifice, fatherhood, and the power of second chances.

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WATCH TRAILER

When a heartbroken father meets a dying stranger, their collision becomes a divine rescue—one man’s desperate attempt to save a life that unknowingly restored his own. Coming soon.

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WATCH TRAILER

A determined U.S. officer and his devoted wife fight relentlessly to give their newborn son a chance to live. Based on true events, Blue Baby tells a powerful story of courage and faith as they face the impossible odds of a chronically ill child.

ABOUT

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Every chapter of David’s life points to a greater story—discover how it can inspire yours.

From the cockpit to the boardroom, the mission field to the film set — David Ingerson’s journey is one of resilience, faith, and purpose. A decorated Air Force officer turned speaker, author, and filmmaker, David shares real stories that reveal God's grace through every season of life.