RISE Tayo: Stories of Filipino Resilience, Faith and Calling

About RISE Tayo: Stories of Filipino Resilience, Faith and Calling

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.

Publisher

Blanche DiDomenico, BSN RN 🇵🇭🇺🇸 Christian Mentor and Certified LifeCoach

Category

education · religion & spirituality · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 May 2025

Latest episode

11 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

55 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Aug 2026

   Called to Serve the Philippines: From Nurse Practitioner to Missionary

   Send us Fan Mail 🇵🇭 What happens when God places the Philippines on the heart of a young Nurse Practitioner from North Carolina? In this episode of Rise Tayo, I sit down with Aaron Belch, a newly commissioned Missionary Associate with Assemblies of God World Missions who is preparing to serve as a medical missionary at Bethel Bible College in Valenzuela, Metro Manila. Aaron’s calling didn't begin in the Philippines. It started years ago when, as an eighth grader, he sensed God calling him to ...

2. 

   4 Aug 2026

   Is Politics Hindering You From Sharing the Gospel?

   Send us Fan Mail Politics can divide nations—but it can also divide families, friendships, churches, and even fellow believers. In the Philippines and here in the United States, political tensions can become deeply personal. We argue online. We unfollow people. Friendships are damaged. Families stop talking. And sometimes Christians become so passionate about defending a politician or political position that we forget the greater mission Jesus gave us: **To share the Gospel and make discipl...

3. 

   28 Jul 2026

   The Family Conversation Most Filipinos Avoid: Setting Healthy Family Boundaries

   Send us Fan Mail Family is one of God's greatest gifts. As Filipinos, we deeply value honoring our parents, caring for our relatives, and making sacrifices for the people we love. These are beautiful values that should be preserved. But what happens when love becomes guilt? When expectations become overwhelming? When saying "yes" to everyone begins to hurt your marriage, your children, your finances, or your walk with God? In this episode of Rise Tayo, we have an honest conversation about o...

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Spotify

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3 ratings

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