The Cassandra Blanco Podcast
Join Cassandra Blanco for conversations with others related to/through the lens of the Catholic faith.
Episodes
65 episodes
Life as a Priest in Ghana, West Africa | Fr. Peter Akomanyi | Episode 64
Fr. Peter Akomanyi Tawiah is a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Damongo. Savannah Region - Ghana, West - Africa. He was ordained a priest in June 2022. His first assignment was a Parochial Vicar is St. Peter's Catholic Church, Lingbinsi - Dabo...
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Nigeria Designated as Country of Particular Concern with Zariyi Yusuf | Episode 63
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 reach...
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A Message to Pope Leo XIV About Islamic Expansion. Where Are You? | Episode 62
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Episode 62
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Live Event: Reflection on the Eucharist, O Salutaris, O Sacrament Most Holy, Father I Adore You Song, Tantum Ergo, Divine Praises, Holy God We Praise They Name | Ep. 61
Event was at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Deltona, FL on November 1, 2025Timestamps: 0:00- Introduction1:44- What is the Eucharist3:44- How to Pray in Eucharist Adoration 4:14- Eucharist ...
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Episode 61
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Nigeria’s Christian Genocide Needs to Be Stopped | Zayiri Yusuf | Episode 60
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 reach...
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800 Baptized! | Malawi's Catholic Church is Growing Exponentially | Fr. Edmond Nyoka | Episode 59
Fr. Edmond Nyoka is a Roman Catholic priest in the Diocese of Mzuzu in Malawi, Africa. He has been a priest for 14 years and current serves as the Rector of St. Patrick's Minor Seminary. He also assists at nearby parishes on the weekends. ...
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Episode 59
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I Visited 22 Mosques | There are now 150 Mosques in FL | Imam Says Mother Teresa an Infidel | Christians Be Alert! | Episode 58
Timestamps: 0:00- Introduction0:28- Islam is Spreading in Florida0:53- Discrimination/Violence Against Muslims is Wrong1:12- Imam Videos About Jihad, Mother Teresa as a Infidel4:59- Outro ...
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Raising Emotionally Healthy Catholic Kids with Regina Boyd, a Marriage & Family Therapist | Episode 57
Regina Boyd is a licensed mental health counselor and marriage and family therapist. She is the founder of Heart Space Therapy Center. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Central Florida and a Master’s degree...
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Islam is Spreading in the USA & What Christians Can Do About It | Episode 56
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China’s Christians Oppressed Under Communist Government | John Kusske | Episode 55
John Kusske grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota (USA) and is a practicing Catholic. John attended Franciscan University of Steubenville for 1 year and graduated from St. Olaf College in Minnesota. Following college/university, he spent 12 years livi...
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What are the Corporal Works of Mercy? | Episode 54
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Pakistan Christian Massacre | 1997 Shanti Nagar Massacre | Faraz Pervaiz | Episode 53
*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 intern...
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The Chaplet of Divine Mercy | Episode 52
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 th...
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Vibram 5 Fingers Barefoot Shoes Pros & Cons (Not Sponsored) | Episode 51
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Pakistan’s Christians | Islamic Blasphemy Laws, Forced Conversions, Girls Raped | Faraz Pervaiz | Ep. 50
*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...
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Nicaragua’s Christians Persecuted by Ortega Regime with Felix Maradiaga | Episode 49
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...
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What is Islam? | 22 Questions About Islam Answered with Danny Burmawi | Ep. 48
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...
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Silent Slaughter | Nigerian Christians are Being Killed by Jihadists | Zariyi Yusuf | Episode 47
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 reach...
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Christ Wants a Relationship with YOU | Joel 2: 13-14 | Mt. 4:21 | Episode 46
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Episode 46
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A Message About Christian Antisemitism | Episode 45
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Thank you Pope Francis & Welcome Pope Leo XIV! | Episode 44
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What is an Addiction, How Addictions are Formed, Tools to Stop Addiction | Dr. Mario Sacasa | Ep. 43
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 counse...
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What is the Papal Conclave? | Catholic Basics | Episode 42
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Episode 42
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