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 and remind us why we can remain grateful no matter what season we’re in:

Psalm 100 — a joyful call to praise and thanksgiving
1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 — a reminder to rejoice, pray, and give thanks in all circumstances
Jeremiah 29:11 — God’s promise of hope, purpose, and a future

These verses beautifully frame a conversation about finding gratitude even when life feels heavy, uncertain, or lonely. As Filipinos in America, our journey is filled with sacrifices — yet also filled with blessings, opportunities, and God’s continuous grace.

In this episode, we talk about:

• What gratitude looks like as Filipinos living in a new country
• How to hold both homesickness and thankfulness at the same time
• Practical ways to practice gratitude every morning
• How gratitude strengthens mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being
• A reminder that God sees your sacrifices and is guiding your steps

Even in a foreign land, gratitude helps us see God’s faithfulness clearly.
 Even with challenges, we can still say, “Lord, maraming salamat po.”

💛 Happy Thanksgiving, Rise Tayo family.

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, made in His image, chosen, and deeply loved.

💜 In Jesus, all divisions fade — we find unity in Him. No matter where you live or what you look like, you belong.

Coach Blanche also gives a heartfelt reminder to parents: be vigilant and prayerful. Protect your children from the dangers of social media and online bullying. We have a sacred responsibility to guard their hearts and lead them toward truth, safety, and confidence in who God created them to be.

This episode will inspire you to embrace your heritage with gratitude, your faith with confidence, and your purpose with boldness — because you are not defined by your background, but by your Creator.

📍 More encouragement and coaching at blanchedidomenico.com

✝️ You’re an Overcomer. Don’t quit. Don’t give in.

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 for boldly proclaiming the gospel.

In this episode, Perez shares how during a 40-day fast, God gave him a prophetic word for the Philippines:

On September 30, a 6.9 earthquake hit Cebu, fulfilling part of that prophecy. God’s instruction, according to Perez, was clear:

Perez urges the Philippines to hold a national 3-day prayer and fasting to stop the coming judgments — including earthquakes, floods, typhoons, and volcanic eruptions.

He likens the Philippines to Nineveh, where God spared the nation when they repented in the days of Jonah. But if stubbornness continues, Perez warns that greater shaking will come — not out of wrath, but out of God’s love and desire for revival.

Blanche closes the conversation with Acts 2:17–20 and Amos 3:7, reminding us that God reveals His plans to His prophets before He acts — and that revival begins with repentance.

🔥 Key Scriptures

• 2 Chronicles 7:14 – “If My people who are called by My name…”
• Acts 2:17–20 – “In the last days, I will pour out My Spirit upon all flesh…”
• Amos 3:7 – “Surely the Sovereign Lord does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets.”
• 2 Corinthians 5:7 – “For we live by faith, not by sight.”

Follow Perez Ndi on FB: Perez Ndi  & TikTok: perez.ndi17
His website is: yeshuagospel.com.
http://www.youtube.com/@PerezNdi.

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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 heartbreaking passing of young Filipina influencer Emman Atienza, Coach Blanche DiDomenico opens a raw and faith-filled conversation about mental health, faith, and hope in God.

In this episode of Rise Tayo, she shares her own story of growing up under abuse, battling perfectionism, and nearly giving up at 14—but God intervened. Today, she testifies that when we break down, we can go back to our Maker, the One who heals, restores, and redeems.

This episode is a reminder that you are not alone. The enemy—the father of lies—wants you isolated and hopeless, but Jesus brings truth, light, and freedom.

🕊️ Bible Verses Shared:
• Isaiah 61:1–3 — “He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted…”
• Psalm 34:18 — “The LORD is close to the brokenhearted…”
• Psalm 139:13–14 — “You formed my inward parts…”

🧡 Message to Parents:
Be vigilant and present. Keep open, transparent conversations with your children. Shield them from the dangers of social media, and fill your homes with truth, prayer, and love.

🙏 The episode ends with a heartfelt prayer for healing and hope, inviting every listener to surrender their pain to Jesus and remember that you are never alone.

✝️ You’re an Overcomer. Don’t quit. Don’t give in.

✝️ Key Message:
When we break down, we go back to God our Maker—because only He can restore what’s broken.

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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 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 of a Spirit-filled church and youth group has helped him grow in his walk with God.

As a member of Gen Alpha navigating social media, trends, and peer pressure, Enzo opens up about how prayer keeps him grounded and how he chooses to follow Christ even when it’s not popular. He boldly talks about sharing the Gospel with his friends and reminds listeners that we are not saved by good works, but by faith in Jesus alone.

Enzo draws inspiration from his Bible hero, Daniel, and from these powerful verses:

📖 1 Peter 5:7 (NIV): “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.”
📖 Philippians 4:8 (NIV): “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”
📖 Philippians 4:13 (NIV): “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.”
📖 Romans 10:9 (NIV): “If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.”

Coach Blanche closes the episode with this powerful truth from Scripture:
 📖 Ephesians 2:8–9 (NIV): “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.”

This episode is a beautiful reminder that God is raising a generation of humble, bold, and Spirit-filled youth who will carry the torch of faith forward.

🎧 Tune in and be inspired to keep your family’s faith strong — because no matter your age, you’re an overcomer. Don’t quit. Don’t give in.

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 putting God first, or are you following idols in disguise?

This message will convict, awaken, and call you back to holiness.

‘I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.’ — Philippians 4:13 

🎧 Tune in, share it, and let’s rise together — because revival starts when we remove our idols.

💜 You’re an overcomer. Don’t quit. Don’t give in. 

(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 overseas. Searching for identity and belonging, he was drawn into the LGBTQ lifestyle — but even with popularity, money, and friends, he still felt empty inside.

Then one day, everything changed.
 A divine encounter with Jesus Christ transformed his life completely. Aris experienced the tangible love of God, the baptism of the Holy Spirit, and a revelation that set him free — when Jesus said to him, “You are My son.”

For the first time, he understood that being “born again” wasn’t religion — it was an encounter with the living God. As Jesus said:

Now, Pastor Aris boldly preaches the gospel in the streets of the Philippines, even after the recent 6.9-magnitude earthquake in Cebu City, calling the nation to repentance and revival. He currently leads New Creation Spirit-Filled World Wide Church in Bagong Silang, Caloocan City, Manila, where lives are being transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit.

His message is urgent yet full of grace:

He reminds us of the truth in Romans 6:23 —

No matter your past or what you’ve been through, this story proves that no one is beyond the reach of God’s transforming love.

Connect with Pastor Aris: Pastor Aris New Creation on FB, IG and TikTok.

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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 singer-songwriter Kitchie Nadal, their connection began in 2010 through prayer, faith, and divine timing. From long-distance dating between New York and California to building a Christ-centered marriage and raising their son Eli, their journey is a testimony of God’s faithfulness.

Lianne and Josh share openly about:
 💜 The importance of being equally yoked in faith
🙏 How prayer, forgiveness, and accountability keep their marriage strong
🌏 The blessings and challenges of raising a biracial child
👨‍👩‍👦 How faith and cultural heritage shape their family values

Despite coming from broken families, they’ve chosen to build a home anchored in Joshua 24:15 — “As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”

This inspiring conversation reminds every Filipino American family that God’s love knows no cultural boundary, and that with Christ at the center, every marriage can rise in unity, forgiveness, and purpose.

🙏 If this episode encouraged you, don’t forget to follow the Rise Tayo Podcast for more stories of faith and resilience.

 💜 Connect with me on social media (FB Blanche DiDomenico, IG: saved_daughter_of_the_king) and visit blanchedidomenico.com for more inspiration, coaching, and upcoming events.

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 connects to Scripture, how God has appointed us “for such a time as this” (Esther 4:14), and how we can continue to shine His light in every sphere of life—from healthcare to education, business, technology, and beyond.

👉 Don’t just celebrate history—be part of it.
Rise with purpose, embrace your heritage, and live boldly for Christ today.

“Ang tunay na pagmamahal sa bayan ay nasa gawa, hindi sa salita.” - Jose Rizal

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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 peace. True, biblical forgiveness brings freedom, and healthy boundaries protect your heart. Together, they create lasting healing.

You’ll learn:
 ✅ The Filipino values that shape how we forgive
 ✅ Why forgiveness ≠ forgetting, excusing, or forced reconciliation
 ✅ How boundaries are an act of love that guard your peace (Proverbs 4:23)
 ✅ The difference between cultural forgiveness and God’s way of forgiveness
 ✅ How to rise above hiya and walk in freedom through Christ

"Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me." Luke 9:23

✨ Don’t settle for surface-level forgiveness. Choose freedom and wholeness in Jesus.

“For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you” (Matthew 6:14). 

👉 Book your RISE Through Forgiveness™ Discovery Call today at blanchedidomenico.com
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Remember: You’re an overcomer. Don’t quit. Don’t give in.