The Cassandra Blanco Podcast

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  • Inside Liberia: History, Culture & Catholicism with Fr. Emmanuel Barwon | Ep. 74

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    Timestamps: 

    0:00- Introduction

    3:29- Brief History of Liberia

    7:57- Languages Spoken in Liberia

    8:46- Religious makeup of Liberia

    11:24- Fr. Emmanuel’s Ministry & Saint Jerome Orphanage

    15:27- How to Support the Orphanage 

    16:20 - Fr. Emmanuel’s Final Thoughts

    18:27- Outro

    Saint Jerome Catholic Charity Orphanage Foundation & Starving Children Ministry 
    Monrovia, Liberia - West Africa 🇱🇷

    Fundraising for The Unforgotten Orphans 
    “The Voice of Africa’s Children is Calling!
    Your sponsorship highly significant for the wellbeing of the Orphan's children!

    Rt. Rev. Fr. J. Emmanuel B. Barwon OSS, OSM, OSJ, OSF,ABBY,CRS, BTH 
    Presiding Bishop Ordinary, Exarchate of African Saints, presiding over the Saint Jerome Christ Catholic Church Mission & Executive Director, Saint Jerome Catholic Charity Orphanage Foundation 
    Email: [email protected] | [email protected] 

    Who We Are
    The Saint Jerome Catholic Charity Orphanage Foundation And Starving Children Ministry, was established January 8, 2002, in a Refugees settlement in Ghana West Africa among refugee's suffering Children, where our orphanage home was taking care of 360 Orphans and street children.
    We returned to Liberia in 2024 the homeland of our children.
    Due to the Ghana's government Demolition Tragedy excised on the UNHCR refugees land or camp, where we built our Charity Orphanage Foundation Center Over the 22 years working with the Orphans and starving children.
    Our headquarters is now relocated in Monrovia, Montserrado County, Liberia.
    We care for orphans, street children, widows, and vulnerable teens right here in Monrovia.

    Our Mission
    To empower orphans and vulnerable children to thrive through love, education, healthcare, and spiritual support, creating a brighter future for them and for Liberia.

    What We Do
    Shelter, Daily Feeding & Healthcare: Nutritious meals, safe drinking water, and mosquito prevention
    Education - School fees, learning materials, and skills training for youth and widows. 
    -Advocacy & Community Support: and counseling for widows and teenage girls
    -Safe & Loving Homes:
     Providing dignity, emotional support, and a Christ-centered environment for all.
    Our Core Values
    Compassion - We care deeply for every child.
     
    Integrity - We act with honesty and transparency.
     
    Respect- We uphold the dignity of every child or person. 
    Empowerment - We support growth and independence.

    You can Visit our monthly Fundraising campaigning website:
     Click here to view our page and Donate:👇
     https://sanctisfundme.com/campaign/st-jerome-orphanages/ 
     
    World Remit Customers services:
    Use SendWave mobile money transfer services wire to:
    EMMANUEL BARWON
    (+231-888588509) or
     (+231-888331301)
     72nd Payneville community -Monrovia -Liberia - West Africa 
    Bank-Donation
    Contact us

    Thank you in advance for your friendship and sponsorship support. 

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    19 min
  • Islam & Nigeria with Mike Arnold | Ep. 73

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    Mike Arnold is the frontline investigator who triggered America's Christmas bombing of Nigeria, and now the #1 target of Nigeria's $9M Washington lobbying campaign. A missionary, author, and filmmaker from Texas, he founded Africa Arise International, which runs Arise Academy schools for children displaced by violence in Nigeria. He has spent years in those camps, telling the stories of the people there through documentary film and writing.

    He is the author of UPRISING: Time for Christians to Rise and Shine and EPICENTER: Nigeria, Radical Islam, and the War for Global Order, a #1 Amazon bestseller. He is also a former mayor of Blanco, Texas (2023–2025), and the founder of Cross Trail Outfitters, a youth mentorship organization. Mike and his wife live in the Texas Hill Country.

    www.mikearnold.org

    0:00- Introduction
    4:10- How Mike Got Involved in Nigeria 
    9:20- Mike’s Trip to Nigeria & Press Conference That Brought Nigeria’s Christian Genocide to the World Stage
    14:28- Trump’s Bombing of ISIS in December & BBC Documentary, Nigeria: Faith, Fear and Fake News
    19:00- The Biafra Genocide & BBC’s Coverage
    21:30- Mike Arnold’s Thoughts on the Solution to ending the violence. 
    28:17- Theology of Jihad
    32:14- Spread of Islam in the West
    36:51- Deborah’s Burned Alive for Blasphemy in Nigeria
    38:33- The Example of Jesus vs. Prophet Mohammed
    43:30- Preserving the USA as a Christian Nation 
    46:06- Mike Arnold’s Schools in Nigeria & How to Donate

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    49 min
  • Uruguay's Catholic Church Landscape & Pope Leo's Upcoming Visit with Diego Passadore | Ep. 72

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    Diego G. Passadore is a native of Montevideo, Uruguay, He is an engineer by profession, married, and has a adult daughter. He is a secular Catholic who takes joy in preaching Jesus Christ to the outskirts of society. A lover of the Bible and contemplative prayer, he frequently participates in Encounters of the School of Silence, founded by Fr. José F. Moratiel, OP. He has written 3 books and many articles published in 6 countries.

    Timestamps: 

    0:00-Introduction

    4:56- Geography & Brief History of Uruguay

    8:12- State of Christianity and the Catholic Church in Uruguay

    14:50- Pope Leo’s Upcoming Trip to Uruguay

    19:00- Diego’s Book on the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mary, the New Woman

    25:10- Where to Purchase Diego’s Books

    31:10- Outro


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    32 min
  • Battling Leukemia at 42. A Chat with an Iraq Veteran, Husband, Father and My Brother, Chris Blanco | Episode 71

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    Chris Blanco is a husband, father of 4, a professional DJ and my brother. We recorded this Podcast on July 4, 2026. At that time, Chris was told he had LGL Leukemia and Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH). On July 29, 2026, he found out that he has Hepatosplenic T-cell Lymphoma (HSTCL), a very rare and aggressive cancer along with the HLH. 

    Timestamps: 
    0:00- Introduction
    3:06- The Beginning Signs of Leukemia 
    10:12- Getting Diagnosed with Leukemia 
    12:06- Getting Diagnosed with HLH 
    14:08- Soul Searching Following Diagnosis
    16:55- 3 Stages of Initiation of Grief
    22:52- Family Support, Realizing What’s Important 
    25:41- What Advice Would You Give to Younger Chris
    28:35- Chris’ Advice to Others: Not Alone, Blood Work 
    32:04- Outro 

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    Music by Oleksii Holubiev

    33 min
  • My Soul is At Rest in God Alone Taize Song | Episode 70

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    Event was at Church of the Little Flower in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, USA on June 13, 2026

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    2 min
  • Light the Fire Worship Song | Episode 69

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    Event was at Church of the Little Flower in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, USA on June 13, 2026

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    4 min
  • Live Event: Who was St. Francis of Assisi? | Episode 68

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    Event was at Church of the Little Flower in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, USA on June 13, 2026

    Timestamps: 

    0:00- The Year of St. Francis

    1:00- Biography of St. Francis of Assisi

    8:34- How Can We Give Ourselves More to Christ? 

    9:04- How St. Francis’ Passion for Ministry was Fueled by Christ 

    9:22- Prayer of St. Francis

    9:54- Outro

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    11 min
  • Viewing AI From a Catholic Perspective with Dominick Delio | Episode 67

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    Dominick Delio works in Information Technology and regularly uses AI at work. Dominick is a Permanent Deacon and serves at his local Catholic Parish. He also serves as Team Member at the parish youth group. 

    Timestamps: 

    0:00- Introduction 

    0:32- Dominick’s Extensive Experience Using AI

    3:42- What is AI in Layman’s Terms

    7:54- Positive Aspects of AI

    12:11- ChatGBT, Claude, Gemini, Grok Differences

    15:42- Dangers of AI 

    21:25- Pope Leo’s Reflections on AI in Magnificat Humanitas Encyclical 

    35:22- How to Navigate AI as Catholics

    40:29- Magisterium AI 

    43:52- Closing 

    44:12- Outro 

    45 min
  • From the Occult to the Catholic Church with Bill Norwood | Episode 66

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    Bill Norwood, formally known as Magus Lord Morpheus was the founder of the
    Progressive Witchcraft Tradition, with 6 covens based in Florida, and Indiana. He was the highest ranking Witch in Central, Florida. He was also a practitioner of Palo Monte, Santeria,  British Traditional Wicca, Green Witchcraft, Goetic High Magick, Asatru, and Theistic Luciferianism.

    Before Witchcraft he was a Licensed minister of The Church of God based in Cleveland TN.

    Bill returned to Christ and is now a devout practicing Catholic,  Youth Director,  Catechist, OCIA Director and Religious Demonologist.  Bill is an active member of The Knights of Columbus.

    Timestamps: 

    0:00- Introduction

    0:45- Bill’s Faith Started in Church of God Pentecostal Church

    2:35- Bill’s First Ministry Jobs After College

    5:35- Financial Struggles & Being Hurt by Church of God

    6:15- More About Church of God & Assembly of God

    8:15- Getting into Witchcraft & Wicca 

    12:53- The Structure & Branches of the Occult 

    16:47- Witchcraft is About Trying to Manifest One’s Own Desires

    18:34- Going Deeper Into Wicca, Santaria & Palo Monte, Ásatrú & Luciferian Theistic Witchcraft 

    24:14- The Negative Impacts of Witchcraft

    25:21- Rituals & Symbols of Witchcraft 

    30:00- Witchcraft Ritual is an Inversion of the Catholic Faith & Liturgy

    30:40- Occult Members Do Steal & Desecrate the Eucharist

    31:51- Leaving the Occult & Coming Back to Christ

    37:35- Journey Into Catholic Church 

    39:26- Volunteering With Youth Group

    40:16- Protecting Oneself Against Church Hurt; Faith in God

    43:15- Making Peace with Church of God 

    45:27- Financial Struggles After Leaving Witchcraft 

    47:38- Occult Starts off Enticing but leads to Darker & Darker places

    50:45- Bill’s Closing Thoughts 

    51:20- Outro 

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    52 min
  • England's Catholic Church History and Current State with Fr. Allan MacDonald | Ep. 65

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    Fr. Allan MacDonald is an assistant Priest in south London. Originally from Canada he has been living in the UK for close to 20 years. Ordained in 2022 he was a history teacher before he joined seminary in the UK. He holds degrees in History, Political Science and Theology. 

    Timestamps: 
    0:00- Introduction
    1:09- Fr. Allan’s Journey to the Catholic Faith & Priesthood 
    10:00- Seminary Formation Length
    11:25- Geography of UK 
    12:35- History of Catholicism in the UK 
    14:41- Henry XVIII & Establishment of Anglican Church
    25:00- Catholicism was Underground under Elizabethan Era
    27:20- Irish Workers & Priests Came to UK to Work
    29:35- Catholic Hierarchy Was Restored in England
    30:25- Catholicism in England Influenced by Irish
    31:00- 20th Century- Immigrants Started Coming and are Catholic
    35:37 - Current State of Catholic Church in England
    41:00- Current State of Anglican Church in England
    47:47- Neocatechumenal Way in England
    49:48- Islamic Immigration Into England
    57:21- Exclusion Zones Around Abortion Clinics in the UK 
    1:00:23- If God is Calling You to Priesthood/Religious Life
    1:02:24- Outro 

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    1 hr 3 min

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