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Bless, Bible, and The Bronx
by Barbie Rodriguez
Welcome to Bless, Bible & Bronx, where faith meets real life. I’m Barbie Rodriguez, a Bronx-raised Christian storyteller sharing honest conversations about faith, second chances, cancer, family, and the experiences that shaped me. No perfection and no pretending—just real stories, a little Bronx, and a whole lot of faith. Through it all, my message is simple: Christ loves you, Christ wants you, and it’s never too late to come home to Him.
Episodes
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Episode 17: Everybody Doesn't Get Access to You
Forgiveness doesn't always mean giving someone the same access to your life they once had. Tonight on Bless, Bible and the Bronx, I'm talking about Christian boundaries, forgiveness, trust, and learning that you can love someone in Christ without allowing an unhealthy relationship to continue the...
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Episode 16: I Found My Purpose… But I’m Still Under Construction
I finally understand my purpose—but that doesn’t mean I have everything figured out. In this episode of Bless, Bible and the Bronx, I’m talking about finding direction through God while still being a work in progress. I make grammatical mistakes when I speak. I stumble over words. I don’t always...
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Episode 15: LAY OFF HIM! When Did We Start Celebrating People’s Downfall?
Tonight on Bless, Bible & the Bronx, I’m talking about something I saw online involving Jeffree Star and a simple comment I made: “Lay off him.” But this episode isn’t really about Jeffree Star. It’s about us. When did we become so comfortable celebrating someone else’s downfall? Why is another...
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Episode 14: If My Story Reaches One Person
After three days away from the microphone, I'm back. Tonight, I'm sharing why I feel so driven to tell my story. I smoked for 35 years. I faced lung cancer, surgery, treatment, fear, and uncertainty—and through it all, my faith in Jesus Christ became an even greater part of my life. I don't share...
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Episode 13: Sunday Night: God, Joseline & Old-School Rap
It’s Sunday night, and before anything else, I’m starting with one simple thing: thank You, God. Tonight we’re slowing down and appreciating what we already have instead of always thinking about what we need next. I’m talking gratitude, growing older, looking back at the woman I used to be, and...
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Episode 12: Bedazzle Friday: God & My Problems
It’s Friday, I made it through another week, and yes—I brought some problems with me. 😂 Tonight on Bless, Bible, and The Bronx, we’re bedazzling the week: the worries, the irritation, the overthinking, the things I probably made bigger in my head, and those moments when all I could say was…
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Episode 11: Bubble Yum, Terrible Moments & Thank God I’m Not Ms. Know-It-All
What in the world do Bubble Yum, a terrible moment, and the Bible have in common? More than I expected. Tonight on Bless, Bible & the Bronx, I’m talking about the ordinary moments that make us laugh, the terrible moments that remind us how quickly life can change, and one of the biggest lessons...
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Episode 10: Wednesday Tangent: Oreja No Pasa Cabeza, Naps & Staying Single
Tonight’s Wednesday Tangent is exactly that — a tangent. 😂 I’m talking about “Oreja no pasa cabeza,” getting older and finally learning to listen to wisdom — and then somehow we end up discussing one of adulthood’s greatest pleasures: a GOOD NAP. We also talk about Paul and singleness in 1...
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Episode 9: YOU AIN’T FOOLING ME, And mind your business, Barbie
Have you ever met someone who just gets under your skin—and then wondered why their behavior bothers you so much? Tonight on Bless, Bible & the Bronx, I’m turning the question back on myself. Ephesians 4:26 says, “Be angry and do not sin.” Anger is real. But what happens when irritation turns…
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Episode 8: Saul, Romans & the Liar
In this episode of Bless, Bible & the Bronx, Barbie takes a closer look at Saul, the man who persecuted followers of Jesus before his life was completely transformed by Christ. We talk about Stephen’s death, Saul’s role in approving the persecution of believers, the road to Damascus, and how Saul...
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Episode 7: TikTok, Two Cell Phones & Jesus
I used to need two cell phones just to keep up with my life. Then somewhere between TikTok, the pandemic, relationships, partying, cancer, and a whole lot of unexpected turns, God started changing my heart. I just didn't recognize it yet. Tonight I'm looking back at who I was, who I am now, and...
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Episode 6: God First — This Is Why I’m Here
This episode is simply me being me — no pretending, no trying to sound perfect. I talk honestly about my faith, my life, and why I know what the mission of this podcast is: God. Cancer may be part of my story. The Bronx is part of my story. My mistakes, my laughter, and everything I’ve lived...
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Episode 5: The Wednesday Tangent: One Year After Charlie Kirk
It’s Wednesday, people—and you know what that means! Welcome to the very first Wednesday Tangent. 🎙️ Tomorrow marks one year since the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and I have some things on my mind. I’m talking about Charlie’s legacy, Candace Owens and the questions she’s been asking, Erika...
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Episode 4: The People's Princess, Truth & What Anger Can Do
On August 31, 2026, it had been 29 years since the death of Princess Diana. In this episode of Bless, Bible & Bronx, I remember being a 10-year-old girl waking up early to watch Diana marry Prince Charles and seeing her as the most beautiful princess in the world. I reflect on the compassion…
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Episode 3: Frankie, You Were Wrong: Remembering 9/11, New York & Faith
Friday marks the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001—a day that changed New York forever. In this episode of Bless, Bible & Bronx, I reflect on the New York I remember growing up with: the Bronx, Christmas in the city, the parades, respect for elders, respect for police officers, and the...
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Episode 2: I Survived. Now Which Road Do I Take?
What happens after you survive something that changes you? In this episode of Bless, Bible & Bronx, I talk about becoming a caregiver for my mom at just 12 years old and caring for her until her passing in 2011. I also share how cancer changed the way I see life, faith, purpose—and what it really...
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Episode 1: How Faith Led Me to My Cancer Diagnosis
Welcome to the very first episode of Bless, Bible & Bronx. I’m Barbie Rodriguez, and in this episode, I’m simply telling my story—no perfect script, no pretending, just me. I share how giving my life to Christ changed the direction of my life, how I walked away from a 35-year smoking habit, and…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Bless, Bible & Bronx, where faith meets real life. I’m Barbie Rodriguez, a Bronx-raised Christian storyteller sharing honest conversations about faith, second chances, cancer, family, and the experiences that shaped me. No perfection and no pretending—just real stories, a little Bronx, and a whole lot of faith. Through it all, my message is simple: Christ loves you, Christ wants you, and it’s never too late to come home to Him.
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Barbie Rodriguez
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Welcome to Bless, Bible & Bronx, where faith meets real life. I’m Barbie Rodriguez, a Bronx-raised Christian storyteller sharing honest conversations about faith, second chances, cancer, family, and the experiences that shaped me. No perfection and no pretending—just real stories, a little Bronx,...
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