The Cassandra Blanco Podcast

Cassandra Blanco
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Join Cassandra Blanco for conversations with others related to/through the lens of the Catholic faith. 

  1. Oct 12

    Islam & Nigeria with Mike Arnold | Ep. 73

    Send us Fan Mail 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 If You Would Like to Support My Work:  https://www.cassandrablanco.com/support-my-work On Social Media:  X: https://x.com/CassandraMTB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassandramtb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CassandraBlanco

  2. Sep 14

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

    Send us Fan Mail 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 If You Would Like to Support My Work:  https://www.cassandrablanco.com/support-my-work On Social Media:  X: https://x.com/CassandraMTB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassandramtb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CassandraBlanco

  3. Aug 3

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

    Send us Fan Mail 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  If You Would Like to Support My Work:  https://www.cassandrablanco.com/support-my-work On Social Media:  X: https://x.com/CassandraMTB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassandramtb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CassandraBlanco Music by Oleksii Holubiev

  4. Jul 27

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

    Send us Fan Mail Event was at Church of the Little Flower in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, USA on June 13, 2026 If You Would Like to Support My Work:  https://www.cassandrablanco.com/support-my-work On Social Media:  X: https://x.com/CassandraMTB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassandramtb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CassandraBlanco

  5. Jul 13

    Light the Fire Worship Song | Episode 69

    Send us Fan Mail Event was at Church of the Little Flower in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, USA on June 13, 2026 If You Would Like to Support My Work:  https://www.cassandrablanco.com/support-my-work On Social Media:  X: https://x.com/CassandraMTB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassandramtb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CassandraBlanco

  6. Jun 22

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

    Send us Fan Mail 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 If You Would Like to Support My Work:  https://www.cassandrablanco.com/support-my-work On Social Media:  X: https://x.com/CassandraMTB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassandramtb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CassandraBlanco Music by Oleksii Holubiev Thumbnail Picture: CC, https://www.rawpixel.com/search/saint%20francis%20of%20assisi?page=1&path=1522&sort=curated

  7. Jun 1

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

    Send us Fan Mail 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

  8. Apr 20

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

    Send us Fan Mail 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  If You Would Like to Support My Work:  https://www.cassandrablanco.com/support-my-work On Social Media:  X: https://x.com/CassandraMTB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassandramtb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CassandraBlanco

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  • Creator
    Cassandra Blanco
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    74
  • Rating
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