The Cassandra Blanco Podcast

Send us Fan Mail *Note: Faraz’s Internet Connection cut out at the end of the interview which is why the interview ends abruptly.  Faraz Pervaiz is a Pakistani Christian human rights defender and outspoken critic of religious extremism. He is internationally known for his work exposing the persecution of religious minorities in Pakistan and for advocating secular, democratic values. Due to his act...

Send us Fan Mail The Chaplet of Divine Mercy is a Catholic devotion seeking God's Mercy. It can be prayed using Rosary beads. The prayers of the Chaplet come from the Diary of St. Faustina Kowalska, a Polish nun who received private revelations from Jesus in the 1930s.  If You Would Like to Support My Work: https://www.cassandrablanco.com/support-my-work Follow on Social Media:  X: https://x....

Send us Fan Mail If You Would Like to Support My Work: https://www.cassandrablanco.com/support-my-work Follow on Social Media:  X: https://x.com/CassandraMTB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassandramtb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CassandraBlanco Timestamps:  0:00- Introduction & Disclaimer 1:13- Pro 1: Flexibility of Movement of Feet 1:33- Pro 2: Toe Separation & Space 1:59- P...

Send us Fan Mail *Note: Faraz’s computer died around minute 12 of the interview, which is why the interview jumps from the middle of his personal history into the middle of Pakistan’s history. Faraz Pervaiz is a Pakistani Christian human rights defender and outspoken critic of religious extremism. He is internationally known for his work exposing the persecution of religious minorities in Pakistan...

Send us Fan Mail Félix Maradiaga is a prominent figure in Central America known for his expertise in nonviolent resistance and democracy building. As a human rights advocate and thought leader in nonviolent resistance strategy, he is widely recognized as one of the leading voices within the Nicaraguan democratic opposition. Maradiaga currently serves as the President of the Foundation for the Free...

Send us Fan Mail Danny Burmawy holds a Master of Theological Studies and is the author of The God of My Grandmother. He is the Co-Founder & CEO of Project Ex, an organization aims to challenge Islamic political, theological and social narratives and restore moral clarity in the West. Danny, a former Muslim turned Christian. Born in Jordan, he spent 15 years in Lebanon before moving to the U.S....

Send us Fan Mail Zariyi Yusuf is a Christian from Nigeria's Middle Belt. He is an advocate for justice and a political analyst and teaches Pharmacognosy and Phototherapy at Veritas University. He is also works as a Freelance Translation Consultant. Zariyi reaches out to Christian communities affected by attacks from Islamic Jihadist Militia in the Middle Belt region of Nigeria to assess the s...

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Send us Fan Mail Mario Sacasa,  @drmariosacasa , is a licensed marriage and family therapist and operates a private counseling practice in Charlotte, NC. He earned a Ph. D. in counselor education and supervision from the University of Holy Cross in New Orleans, LA. He also holds a combined M.S./ Ed. S. in marriage and family counseling from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He is mar...

Send us Fan Mail If You Would Like to Support My Work: https://www.cassandrablanco.com/support-my-work Follow on Social Media:  X: https://x.com/CassandraMTB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassandramtb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CassandraBlanco Timestamps:  0:00- What is Papal Conclave 0:39- Papal Resignation or Death 1:04- Cardinals Vote in Conclave  1:25- Black Smoke 1:29- Pope’s E...

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Send us Fan Mail Note: I apologize for the choppiness of the first part of this Podcast. Gina's screen froze 23 times, so I had to piece it together the best I could! Gina was born and raised in Colorado, Gina has worked for the U.S. Olympic Committee, the Fellowship of Catholic University Students, and in the healthcare industry. In 2012, she married her husband, Andy, and together they have...

Send us Fan Mail Theresa was born and raised in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA. She now lives in the city with her husband of almost 10 years, Tom, and their 2 boys, Tommy and Paul. Her work has spanned caring for the elderly, the sick, and young children as a nanny. She loves her Catholic faith and cares deeply about the dignity of human life at every stage. She enjoys all things h...

Send us Fan Mail *Correction: 6:12- I find no show socks and ankle socks restrictive in the toe area.  If You Would Like to Support My Work: https://www.cassandrablanco.com/support-my-work Follow on Social Media:  X: https://x.com/CassandraMTB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassandramtb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CassandraBlanco Timestamps:  0:00- Disclaimer 0:21- Not Sponsored 0:35-...

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Send us Fan Mail *Correction: 3:02- I should have said, through His early/hidden life, which is very briefly talked about in the Gospel of Luke. If You Would Like to Support My Work: https://www.cassandrablanco.com/support-my-work Follow on Social Media:  X: https://x.com/CassandraMTB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassandramtb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CassandraBlanco Timestamps: ...

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Send us Fan Mail Sr. Thérèse Wong was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, USA. Sr. Thérèse graduated from Franciscan University of Steubenville in 2011. Following college, she served as a FOCUS missionary for two years. In 2013, she joined the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal. In their ministry the sisters serve Jesus in the poor and share the Gospel through various works of evangelization. Sr. Th...