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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, or still discovering your purpose, these inspiring testimonies will remind you: You are not alone, and you were born to rise.
Join us every week as we share real stories, powerful reflections, and transformational conversations grounded in faith, Filipino culture, and the RISE framework—Resilience, Impact, Service, and Empowerment.
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In Episode 3 of our Two Cultures, One Covenant series on the Rise Tayo Podcast, we tackle one of the most sensitive—and often unspoken—sources of conflict in intercultural marriages: family, in-laws, loyalty, and boundaries. In many Filipino-American marriages, tension arises not because of a lack of love, but because of different cultural expectations around family. What one culture sees as honor, the other may experience as intrusion. What feels like responsibility to one spouse may feel l...
In Episode 2 of our Two Cultures, One Covenant series on the Rise Tayo Podcast, we address one of the most common—and painful—struggles in intercultural marriages: communication. Why does silence feel safe to one spouse but hurtful to the other? Why does directness feel honest to one spouse but harsh to the other? In Filipino-American marriages, conflict is often not about the issue—it’s about how meaning is communicated across cultures. Anchored in James 1:19 — “Everyone should be quic...
In this opening episode of our February series, Two Cultures, One Covenant, we begin an honest and faith-filled conversation about intercultural marriages—especially Filipino-American relationships. Love may bring two people together, but culture often reveals the gaps. Different communication styles. Different family expectations. Different ways of handling conflict. What feels personal is often cultural—and without understanding, couples can feel misunderstood, unseen, and disco...
In this episode of Rise Tayo, we have a loving yet eye-opening conversation about faith and culture within the Filipino community. For over 300 years, the Philippines was under Spanish rule and access to Scripture was limited. Only priests were permitted to read the Bible. As a result, many generations learned to practice faith through tradition and rituals. Generational beliefs were passed down without biblical foundation. Drawing from 2 Timothy 3:16–17, Hosea 4:6, Exodus 20:4–5, and 1...
In this deeply moving episode of Rise Tayo, I sit down with my neighbor Mark to talk about identity—both cultural and spiritual—and how God redeems what feels lost. Mark shares his journey as a Filipino American who grew up disconnected from his heritage. His grandfather, who came to the United States from Cavite in 1927 and served in the U.S. Navy, never passed down the Filipino language or culture. Aside from tasting pansit and adobo, Mark grew up not truly knowing where he came from. As a ...
In this powerful episode of Rise Tayo, I sit down with my college classmate and dear friend Silica (“Lica”), whose journey reflects the resilience, faith, and perseverance of so many Filipino nurses. A graduate of Silliman University in Dumaguete City in 2005 and originally from Iligan City, Mindanao, Lica began her nursing career at Cebu Doctor’s Hospital. Moving to the United States was never part of her plan—until a friend encouraged her to apply. In an act of faith and sacrifice, they mai...
Welcome back to Rise Tayo. As we step into a new year, I wanted to pause and reflect—not just on what changed in 2025, but on how God met us in the middle of loss, transition, and new beginnings. Last year began with deep grief in our family, but it also became a year of unexpected open doors, finding my voice, and discovering community where we finally felt at home. This episode is about resilience—how we rise even when life doesn’t go as planned, how hope is restored through obedience, and ...
In this powerful Rise Tayo episode, we feature missionaries John and Kelli Williford, who serve at a long-term aftercare home in Cebu, Philippines for children rescued from sexual exploitation and trafficking. Their journey is a story of obedience, sacrifice, and deep love for the Filipino people. From the United States to the heart of Cebu, they followed God’s calling to serve the most vulnerable—children who were hurt by exploitation, abuse, and extreme poverty. In 2010, they sold everythin...
Thanksgiving carries a unique meaning for Filipinos living in America. Yes, there is homesickness… yes, there are challenges… and yes, it’s hard being far from the people and traditions we love. But even in a new land, with new routines and new realities, we can still choose gratitude — because gratitude changes our attitude, our perspective, and our heart. In this special Thanksgiving episode of Rise Tayo, Coach Blanche begins by reading powerful Scriptures that anchor us in God’s goodness a...
Have you ever felt caught between two worlds? In this heartfelt episode of Rise Tayo, Coach Blanche DiDomenico speaks to the unspoken struggle of many Filipino Americans who quietly wrestle with identity and belonging. Maybe you’ve thought, “I’m not Filipino enough because I don’t speak Tagalog,” or “I’m not American enough to fit in.” But Blanche reminds us that our true identity isn’t defined by culture — it’s found in Christ. Before we were Filipino or American, we were children of God, ma...
Born in Cameroon, Africa, Prophetic Voice Perez Ndi shares his powerful journey from a Catholic background filled with idol worship and witchcraft to a radical encounter with Jesus Christ at just 16 years old. From receiving the baptism of the Holy Spirit alone in his room to being mentored in the prophetic, Perez Ndi was called by God to the United States as a voice crying out for repentance and revival. His ministry has led him to preach across America — even enduring persecution and arrest...
⚠️ 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 heartbreaking passing of young Filipina influencer Emman Atienza, Coach Blanche DiDomenico opens a raw and faith-filled conversation about mental he...
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 family trip to the Philippines. He reflects on his favorite memory of being baptized and receiving Jesus as his Lord and Savior, and how being part ...
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, “But nothing unclean will ever enter it… but only those who are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life.” 💔 It’s time to take inventory. Are you truly put...
(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 Growing up in poverty and brokenness, Aris longed for love and acceptance after his father abandoned their family and his mother left to work over...
✨ 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 singer-songwriter Kitchie Nadal, their connection began in 2010 through prayer, faith, and divine timing. From long-distance dating between New Y...
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 4.5 million Filipino Americans thriving across the U.S. today, our story is one of perseverance, service, and calling. Discover how our history conne...
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 peace. True, biblical forgiveness brings freedom, and healthy boundaries protect your heart. Together, they create lasting healing. You’ll learn: &nb...
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 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...
"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 ki...
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