RISE Tayo: Stories of Filipino Resilience and Calling is a faith-rooted podcast that celebrates the courage, grit, and grace of Filipino immigrants chasing their God-given purpose. Hosted by Blanche DiDomenico, a proud Filipino-American nurse, life coach, and faith-based encourager, this show features heartfelt stories of kababayans who rose from humble beginnings, overcame cultural challenges, and stepped into their calling. Whether you’re navigating life in a new land, overcoming adversity ...
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When We Break Down, We Go Back to God Our Maker | Mental Health Talk & Faith for Filipinos
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⚠️ Sensitive Content: This episode discusses suicide, depression, and anxiety. Please listen with care. If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out for help: 📞 Philippines: NCMH Crisis Hotline (1553) or 0966-351-4518 / 0908-639-2672 📞 U.S.: Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 🌐 International: findahelpline.com After the heart…
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Raising a Kingdom Warrior: A Filipino American Teen Living for Jesus
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In this inspiring Rise Tayo episode, Coach Blanche sits down with her 13-year-old son, Enzo, for a heartfelt conversation about faith, culture, and growing up in a Filipino American Christian home. Enzo shares what he loves most about his heritage — from Filipino generosity and respect for elders to experiencing the culture firsthand during their f…
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Are You Worshipping Idols? Exposing Hidden Idols in Our Lives
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This episode isn’t for the faint of heart. Many believers say they love God, but their hearts chase after fame, people, and possessions. Coach Blanche exposes how modern idolatry hides behind our habits, entertainment, and even relationships. God’s Word is clear: “You shall have no other gods before Me” (Exodus 20:3). And Revelation 21:27 warns, “B…
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From Pride to Preacher: LGBTQ Transformed by the Love of Jesus
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(English and Tagalog language) In this powerful episode of Rise Tayo, Coach Blanche sits down with Pastor Aris, a Filipino pastor whose story of redemption and transformation will leave you in awe of God’s love. "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come." 2 Corinthians 5:17 ESV Growi…
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From Different Worlds to One Faith: How Lianne & Josh Built a Christ-Centered Marriage
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✨ Celebrate Filipino American History Month with this moving story of love, faith, and cultural unity. In this special Filipino American History Month episode of the Rise Tayo Podcast, Blanche talks with Lianne and Josh—a beautiful Filipino-American couple whose love story was written by God’s hand. Introduced through Lianne’s sister, Filipino sing…
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Faith, Heritage & Resilience: Celebrating Filipino American History Month
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In this special episode of Rise Tayo, Coach Blanche celebrates Filipino American History Month by reflecting on the rich legacy of faith, heritage, and resilience that Filipinos have carried for generations. From the very first Filipinos who set foot in California in 1587, to the Manilamen who built the first settlement in Louisiana, to the over 4.…
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Boundaries with Love: Rethinking Forgiveness in Filipino Culture
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Forgiveness is deeply woven into the Filipino heart — through kapwa, pakikisama, and utang na loob. Because of pakikisama, Filipinos often forgive quickly to avoid conflict. But this can lead to surface-level forgiveness without healing. In this episode of Rise Tayo, Coach Blanche shares why forgiveness is more than saying “sorry” or keeping the pe…
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Leaving Comfort Behind: How USRN Cristina Chose Obedience and Faith
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In this deeply personal and powerful episode of Rise Tayo, Coach Blanche sits down with her spiritual mentor, Cristina — a Filipino-American nurse who gave up her comfortable life in the U.S. to answer God’s call to ministry in the Philippines. Cristina has been a huge part of Blanche’s own faith journey. Years ago, she prayed over her for two hour…
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Passing On Our Roots: Raising Filipino-American Kids with Faith and Purpose
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"How do we raise our kids to thrive in America without losing the roots of our Filipino faith and heritage? Let’s talk about building a legacy of purpose for the next generation." Parenting in a bicultural home is both a blessing and a challenge. As Filipino-American parents, we want our children to thrive in America—yet we don’t want them to lose …
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Faith in the Storms of Life: Rachel’s Testimony of Grief, Grace, and God's Strength
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In this heartfelt episode of the Rise Tayo Podcast, Coach Blanche sits down with Rachel—a Filipino immigrant whose first year in the U.S. was marked by deep tragedy. Just 8 months into her marriage, Rachel’s husband was diagnosed with cancer. Then came the passing of her mother, followed by her father—an honorable pastor who raised her in faith. De…
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Adoption, Airbnb, and an Unbreakable Bond: Jeff & Zeny’s Faith-filled Story
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In this heartwarming episode of Rise Tayo, Coach Blanche sits down with Jeff and Zeny—a couple whose story is a powerful testament to love, faith, and legacy. They first met in Maryland over four decades ago, blending two cultures into one extraordinary marriage. Together, they raised six children—three biological and three beautiful girls they ado…
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Bible Prophecy & War: How to Prepare Your Heart
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*This episode is from my YouTube channel Blessings with Blanche. I believe it's a timely message so I am sharing it here in our podcast.* As news breaks of war and rising global tensions, fear is gripping many hearts. But for the believer, this is not the time to panic — it’s the time to look up and remember our blessed hope in Christ Jesus. In thi…
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Faith Over Distance: Jay & Jovy’s God-Written Love Story
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How do you stay faithful when love is tested by distance and time? In this heartwarming and Spirit-led episode of Rise Tayo: Stories of Filipino Resilience and Calling, I had the honor of interviewing Jay and Jovy—a couple whose love story is soaked in prayer, perseverance, and the providence of God. For three years, they were long-distance—Jovy in…
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"I fell in love with an Airman!" A Filipina's Journey of Love, Faith and Military Life
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In this inspiring episode of RISE Tayo, Coach Blanche interviews a dear friend whose life story is a beautiful blend of romance, resilience, and retirement by the sea. From meeting her US Airforce husband in Hawaii to navigating the unique challenges of military marriage as a Filipino-American woman, this episode explores what it truly means to lov…
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"Infertility Became My Idol": My Sister's Faith-filled Journey dealing with PCOS
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Trigger Warning: This episode contains personal experiences with infertility and may be emotionally sensitive for some listeners. Please listen with care. In this heartfelt and hope-filled episode, Coach Blanche sits down with her sister Icka Gaa to share an intimate conversation about the journey through infertility, faith, and surrender. Her sist…
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"Sino nga ba ako?" Rediscovering Your Identity in Your 40s
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If you’ve ever whispered to yourself, “Everyone needs me… but no one really sees me,” this episode is for you. In this heartfelt episode, Coach Blanche opens up about the silent identity loss many women face in their 40s — especially after years of serving as mothers, nurses, wives, and caregivers. She vulnerably shares her own journey of pouring e…
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Nurse Mastery in Motion: Marj Bautista's Journey from Nursing to Entrepreneurship
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In this empowering episode of RISE Tayo, Coach Blanche sits down with Marj Bautista, a proud Filipina who transformed her life from a nurse and teacher in the Philippines to a thriving financial advisor and nurse entrepreneur in Canada. Her story is one of bold decisions, faith-fueled pivots, and a deep passion for helping others rise—not just in h…
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Kain Tayo! Why Filipino-Americans Share Not Just Food but Love
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Filipinos love food! I truly believe our love language is food! "Kain tayo!'", "Mangaon ta ninyo!", "Let's eat!". This is not just an invitation to eat but an invitation to a relationship. Yesterday, our community: Filipino-American Association of the Lower Cape Fear or also known as Filipino Americans of Southeastern North Carolina (in Facebook - …
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From Palo to Peace: A Filipina's Journey to Complete Healing and Grace
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Many of us carry silent wounds—pain from childhood, broken relationships, or seasons of deep struggle that we’ve tucked away for years. In this vulnerable and powerful episode, I share my personal journey growing up in the Philippines, navigating emotional, physical, and verbal wounds, and how the grace of God carried me from survival to healing. Y…
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"Mahal ko siya... but why is it so hard?": Cultural Struggles in Filipino-American Marriages
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In this deeply personal episode, I open up about the early years of my interracial marriage—navigating culture shock, unmet expectations, and the silent struggles many immigrant wives face. From discovering dishwashers to dealing with loneliness, I share the raw truth of adjusting to a new life in the U.S. and how God’s grace met me in my pain. Whe…
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Banig Bags and Big Dreams: My Leap of Faith to America
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In this very first episode of RISE Tayo: Stories of Filipino Resilience and Calling, I take you back to the moment I left the Philippines—clutching my passport, boarding a plane, and stepping into the unknown. I share the raw emotions of saying goodbye, the heartbreak that led to surrender, and how God’s faithfulness carried me from a painful break…
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