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RISE TayoLeaving Comfort Behind: How USRN Cristina Chose Obedience and FaithIn 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 hours during a powerful deliverance session. As a true prayer warrior rooted in God’s Word, Cristina continues to stand on the promise of Revelation 12:11: “And they overcame him by the blood...
2025-09-031h 02RISE TayoPassing On Our Roots: Raising Filipino-American Kids with Faith and Purpose "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 the faith, values, and heritage that shaped us.In this episode of Rise Tayo, Coach Blanche shares the joys and struggles of raising kids in a bicultural household, the importance of passing...
2025-08-2817 min
The Anointed Life with Coach BlancheGod’s Redemption Story: Pamela’s Journey from Pain to PurposeIn this powerful episode of The Anointed Life with Coach Blanche, I sit down with Pamela — an author, speaker, and retired travel nurse whose life story mirrors the Samaritan woman in John 4.From an early encounter with Jesus at just 5 years old, to walking through marital abuse, the devastating loss of her daughter, divorce, widowhood, and raising three children alone — Pamela’s journey is one of heartbreak, resilience, and ultimate redemption. Today, she and her husband lead a thriving marriage ministry, and she shares her testimony in her new book,My Journey Beyond the Well.If...
2025-08-2750 minThe Anointed Life with Coach BlancheVisions of Jesus, Victory in Battle: Pastor Henry on Prayer and Spiritual WarfareGet ready for a Holy Spirit-filled conversation that will ignite your faith and equip you for battle! In this powerful episode of The Anointed Life with Coach Blanche, I sit down with Pastor Henry Nwaneri—renowned author, prophetic teacher, and lead pastor of Jesus House International Ministries.From a radical encounter with Jesus at the age of 16 to decades of ministry across more than 60 nations, Pastor Henry carries a mandate to awaken the Church to the power of prayer and victory in Christ. His story of supernatural visions, Holy Spirit baptism, and walking in prophetic au...
2025-08-201h 21The Anointed Life with Coach BlancheWhy Satan Attacks Marriages: How to Fight Back Spiritually & Protect Your LegacyWelcome back to The Anointed Life — where faith meets purpose and overcomers rise into everything God has for them. I’m your host, Coach Blanche, and today we’re diving into a bold, much-needed truth:Marriage is spiritual. And that’s exactly why Satan attacks it.In this episode, we expose the real reason your marriage might feel under attack — and it’s not just about communication issues. It’s spiritual warfare. But God has given you the tools to fight back — in truth, in unity, and with Kingdom strategy.You’ll learn:Why m...
2025-08-1319 minThe Anointed Life with Coach BlancheErin’s Deliverance Story: Healed from Abuse, Freed from Demonic Torment, Rescued by JesusAbused. Tormented. Silenced. Forgotten by others. But never forgotten by God.In this unforgettable episode of The Anointed Life, Coach Blanche sits down with Erin, a courageous woman who shares her miraculous journey from childhood abuse and demonic torment… to complete freedom in Jesus Christ.Erin’s powerful testimony includes:Her silent suffering after being abused by a family memberYears of emotional torment and 45 psychiatric medicationsLosing custody of her first child and hitting rock bottomThe moment Jesus met her during a church service and hugged her in a visionThe su...
2025-08-0646 minThe Anointed Life with Coach BlancheFrom Flamenco to Freedom: How Jesus Healed Stacy and Led Her into Spirit-Led Counseling MinistryIn this powerful episode of The Anointed Life with Coach Blanche, we welcome Stacy—a woman of Persian Armenian and Jewish roots who didn’t grow up knowing Jesus… until a divine encounter at a Flamenco dance class changed everything.Raised in a culturally rich but spiritually disconnected home, Stacy battled emotional wounds for years. But one moment of authenticity from a believer lit the spark that led her to Christ—and into a life of freedom, healing, and Spirit-led purpose.Now a licensed Pastoral Counselor and certified Genesis Process specialist, Stacy helps women and couples...
2025-07-3049 minThe Anointed Life with Coach BlancheDon’t Play with Grace: The Urgency of True Repentance In this piercing episode, Coach Blanche issues a wake-up call to the lukewarm church. We dive into Jesus' sobering words in Matthew 7:21–23, explore the warning in Hebrews 10:26–31, and uncover the heart behind James 4:4–6—that friendship with the world makes us enemies of God. ““Not everyone who calls out to me, ‘Lord! Lord!’ will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Only those who actually do the will of my Father in heaven will enter. On judgment day many will say to me, ‘Lord! Lord! We prophesied in your name and cast out demons in your name and per...
2025-07-2407 minRISE TayoFaith in the Storms of Life: Rachel’s Testimony of Grief, Grace, and God's StrengthIn 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.Despite the grief, Rachel’s faith was shaken but never shattered. Grounded in Scripture and anchored in hope, she shares how God prepared her heart long before the storms came."W...
2025-07-2229 minThe Anointed Life with Coach BlancheAre You Religious or Truly in Relationship with Jesus? Discover the DifferenceHey beautiful friends—and welcome to The Anointed Life with me, Coach Blanche DiDomenico. In today’s episode, we’re tackling a powerful truth: Are you living in religious performance or real relationship with Jesus?We’ll unpack five key differences between religiosity and intimacy with Christ:Rules vs. Grace – Are you striving to earn God's love or responding to His love with obedience?Image vs. Intimacy – Are you more focused on looking holy or truly knowing Him?Performance vs. Presence – Are you busy for God or resting with Him?Co...
2025-07-1929 minThe Anointed Life with Coach BlancheYour Nursing License Isn’t Your Limitation... it’s Your Launchpad For Your Calling!Feeling stuck in your nursing career? Like your only choices are long shifts, limited roles, or toxic workplaces?In this real and faith-filled episode, Coach Blanche shares her powerful testimony of how she left the bedside, stepped out of a small town with limited nursing opportunities, and trusted God for more.From working as a hospice nurse, becoming a Certified Case Manager, and finally landing a remote role in 2018 at one of the largest healthcare companies in the U.S., Blanche’s story is...
2025-07-1211 minThe Anointed Life with Coach BlancheUprooting the Real Problem: The Hidden Roots of Resentment, Unforgiveness & AddictionSo many of us are trying to heal what's on the surface—but never deal with the root underneath. In this powerful episode, Coach Blanche uncovers the deeper causes behind resentment, unforgiveness, and addiction. These aren’t just emotional struggles—they’re spiritual battles.You’ll learn:What the Bible says about bitterness and strongholdsHow trauma and unhealed wounds keep us stuckWhy only Jesus—not self-help—can heal and uproot these strugglesSteps to begin walking in true freedomLet the Holy Spirit guide you through the process of identifying the root, surrendering it to Christ, and embracing...
2025-07-0929 minThe Anointed Life with Coach BlancheCultivating a Growth Mindset—God’s Way: How Christian Women Can Renew Their Minds, Rise in Identity, and Walk Boldly in Spirit-Led PurposeFriend, you weren’t called to live stuck, small, or silenced. In this powerful episode of The Anointed Life, we’ll explore how a Kingdom growth mindset is rooted in your identity in Christ and empowered by the gifts of the Holy Spirit.Drawing from my book Rise with Purpose, we’ll talk about:Why true confidence starts with who you are in Christ, not what you doHow to break free from fear, doubt, and fixed mindsets through biblical truthHow the Holy Spirit equips you with everything you need for the journey aheadP...
2025-07-0416 minThe Anointed Life with Coach BlancheTime Stewardship: 10 Faith-Fueled Strategies to Manage Your Time Without Losing Your MindDear friend, if your days feel like a blur of busyness, burnout, and barely holding it together—this episode is for you. 🕊️In this powerful teaching, I’m sharing 10 time stewardship strategies that have helped me—as a wife, mom of 3, full-time nurse, and faith-driven coach—keep God first, honor my priorities, and still build a purpose-filled life.You don’t need more hours in the day. You need a biblical blueprint to manage your time with grace, focus, and Kingdom alignment.✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:How to prioritize...
2025-07-0122 minRISE TayoAdoption, Airbnb, and an Unbreakable Bond: Jeff & Zeny’s Faith-filled StoryIn 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 adopted from the Philippines. Now retired and living in peaceful Oak Island, North Carolina, Jeff and Zeny have launched a thriving Airbnb business, proving that purpose doesn’t stop with retirement.With 42 years of marriage under their belt, they share...
2025-06-2931 minThe Anointed Life with Coach BlancheWhat It Means to Be Anointed by GodIn this powerful and Spirit-led opening episode, Coach Blanche unpacks the deeper meaning of what it means to be anointed by God. More than a ceremonial act or religious tradition, anointing represents being set apart, filled with the Holy Spirit, and appointed for a divine purpose.Coach Blanche begins by defining the biblical roots of anointing—how oil was used to consecrate kings, priests, and prophets in the Old Testament—and then shifts to how, through Christ, every believer now carries the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit. She expl...
2025-06-2719 minThe Anointed Life with Coach BlancheBible Prophecy & War: How to Prepare Your Heart*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 this message, I share what the Bible says about the end times, why we shouldn’t be afraid of wars and rumors of wars, and how we can anchor our pe...
2025-06-2515 minRISE TayoBible Prophecy & War: How to Prepare Your Heart*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 this message, I share what the Bible says about the end times, why we shouldn’t be afraid of wars and rumors of wars, and how we can anchor our pe...
2025-06-2515 minRISE TayoFaith Over Distance: Jay & Jovy’s God-Written Love StoryHow 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 the Philippines and Jay in the U.S.—holding on to God's promises even when doors seemed closed. But their story began long before they met…✨ As a high school student, Jovy once dreamed of going to W...
2025-06-2244 minRISE Tayo"I fell in love with an Airman!" A Filipina's Journey of Love, Faith and Military LifeIn 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 love faithfully through distance, duty, and decades of change.Together, we talk about long deployments, cultural adjustments, holding onto faith during hard seasons, and the sweet blessings of building a life anchored in purpose. Now retired and living by the beach...
2025-06-1936 minRISE Tayo"Infertility Became My Idol": My Sister's Faith-filled Journey dealing with PCOSTrigger 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 sister opens up about the deep pain of infertility, including a recent medical procedure that did not succeed—yet her heart remains anchored in hope and prayer. She has been diagnosed with PCOS or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. She reflects on how this struggle impacted her fir...
2025-06-0919 minRISE Tayo"Sino nga ba ako?" Rediscovering Your Identity in Your 40sIf 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 everything into her career and raising three energetic boys, only to reach a point where she didn’t recognize herself anymore.You’ll hear:The midlife struggle of feeling invisible A powerful message for Filipinas/women raised to...
2025-06-0412 minRISE TayoNurse Mastery in Motion: Marj Bautista's Journey from Nursing to EntrepreneurshipIn 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 health, but in wealth. "Humans are made to help one another". - Marj Bautista. Whether you’re a fellow immigrant, a healthcare worker dreaming of more, or a woman of faith ready for your next chapter, Marj’s...
2025-06-0136 minRISE TayoKain Tayo! Why Filipino-Americans Share Not Just Food but LoveFilipinos 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 - please like and follow) celebrated our Annual Spring Picnic. The Association provided the Letchon (roasted pig), rice and drinks and all members brought side dishes and dessert. Because of this sharing mentality, we always have abundance of food! The proof? "Balutin m...
2025-05-2810 minRISE TayoFrom Palo to Peace: A Filipina's Journey to Complete Healing and GraceMany 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.You’ll hear the raw truth of what it was like to grow up as the eldest daughter in a home marked by hardship, responsibility, and the absence of emotional safety. But more importantly, you’ll hear the redemptive power of forgi...
2025-05-2511 minRISE Tayo"Mahal ko siya... but why is it so hard?": Cultural Struggles in Filipino-American MarriagesIn 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. Whether you’re in a cross-cultural relationship or adjusting to life in a new land, may this episode remind you: you are not alone, and your story matters.
2025-05-2109 minRISE TayoBanig Bags and Big Dreams: My Leap of Faith to AmericaIn 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 breakup to a redemptive new beginning.Join me as I recount my journey from Dumaguete City to the United States, the moment I gave my life to Christ, and how God orchestrated every detail—including meeting my husban...
2025-05-1808 min