We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Cassian Bellino. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Cassian below.

Alright, Cassian thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. We’d love to hear about a project that you’ve worked on that’s meant a lot to you.

I grew up in a Christian home and always wanted to meet my Creator feeling like I’d lived a meaningful life. But as the daughter of a businessman, I also felt this constant pressure to prioritize things like a stable income and a strong resume. For 27 years, I told myself I was doing well in my faith—meanwhile, I was pouring all my energy into building up myself, not Jesus. Then, in 2018, I found myself in a moment of desperation. I was asking God, “What is Your purpose for me?” That’s when He gave me an idea. And when I say “gave,” I mean it—it was too good to have come from my own confused, overthinking brain. But here’s the thing: I didn’t do anything with it. I sat on that idea for five years.

By 2023, I was living in Hawaii, trying to rebuild my life. I had this vision of who I wanted to be: a stable, confident woman of faith who could lead her future kids like my mom had led me—rooted in scripture and unwavering in truth. But the reality? I was still a curious and confused Christian, nowhere near the woman I wanted to become. I didn’t know my faith, and I wasn’t really trying to learn it. My excuse? “God hasn’t given me the tools I need.” It was a pretty convenient way to avoid taking responsibility. One day, while I was ranting about this to my sister, she gently reminded me of that idea I had five years earlier. “Cass,” she said, “maybe God hasn’t given you the tools because you’re supposed to be the one to create them.”
Her words hit me like a ton of bricks.

For someone who likes to think of herself as bold and unstoppable, I gave God every excuse not to pursue this idea. But for every excuse, He gave me a solution:
– I didn’t know how to make a podcast. Of course, a friend introduced me to a simple platform that made recording, editing, and publishing ridiculously easy.
– I didn’t have guests. Naturally, my friends hyped up the project and ended up recruiting my first guests, who then referred their friends.
– I was afraid of failing. A friend lovingly told me, “If no one listens, no one will even know you failed.”
At some point, I had to admit that God had an answer for all my objections. Maybe this wasn’t about my skills or confidence—it was about giving me a reason to hang out with Him more. So, as a very curious and still very confused Christian, I obeyed.

That’s how <i>Biblically Speaking</i> began. I started this podcast as someone who had been sitting in church for years with a million unanswered questions. I wanted a space to ask them—out loud, no matter how “dumb” they seemed. What does this verse actually mean? Why did God do that? What’s the deal with Revelation? I figured, if I’m this curious and confused, there must be others out there feeling the same way. In the show, I interview Biblical scholars to get straight answers—not sermons—to my burning questions. I try to bring humor and honesty into the conversations to keep them relatable. It’s like, “What if I could raise my hand at church and just ask whatever I wanted without feeling judged?” That’s the vibe.

And wow, God has been in this project from day one. Within 60 days, the podcast went viral. By God’s grace, it’s now in its second season with over 70,000 followers. People from all over—young moms, veterans, even listeners from other countries—have reached out to say the podcast has helped them reconnect with God’s Word. It’s humbling to hear how many others feel like I did: curious and confused, but eager to grow. We’ve tackled topics like Creation in 7 Days, Who Was John the Disciple?, and Revelation and the Unseen Realm. The more conversations we have, the more fascinating Christianity becomes. And somehow, God has opened doors for globally renowned guests like Dr. Hugh Ross, Ken Ham, and Pastor Douglas Wilson to come on the show. These are people I never imagined would say yes to someone like me—a young woman with no Biblical credentials and a whole lot of questions.

But this isn’t just about the podcast. I’ve been working to build resources for people like me—an online community where believers can connect, access Bible studies, join live calls with scholars, and find support as they wrestle with their own questions. I’m creating what I desperately needed five years ago. I don’t have all the answers. Honestly, I still feel like the same curious and confused Christian I was when this started. But what I do know is that God is in control, and He’s moving this project forward in ways I could never have planned. I’m just grateful to be part of it.

Cassian, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

<i>Biblically Speaking</i> was created with real-life struggles in mind. When most believers set out to grow in their faith, the go-to solutions tend to look something like this: go to church on Sundays, join a weekday Bible study or small group, maybe listen to a daily devotional (or a podcast that explains it), and occasionally sign up for a course or two. I know this because it’s exactly what I relied on—and what every Christian support system around me pointed to—when I was trying to figure out my own faith journey.

But here’s the thing: those resources weren’t really working for me. Sure, there are deeper options, like seminary or advanced study groups, that can take your faith to the next level. But let’s be real—if you’re a woman working 40+ hours a week, trying to maintain your health, friendships, and maybe sneak in a little time for yourself, those higher-level commitments can feel impossible. And the “basic” options? They often left me more confused than helped.

For me, Bible studies in small groups always felt frustrating. They were often filled with personal interpretations of scripture and endless discussions about our lives, preferences, or prayer requests. It was nice, but it didn’t answer my questions. On the flip side, advanced courses or educational tools were overwhelming—they introduced even more questions without giving clear answers.

What I wanted was simple: I wanted to know God accurately. I wanted scholars who understood biblical context and could explain scripture in a way that actually made sense. I wanted to understand how the people of the Old and New Testaments knew God—how they experienced Him, not just how we talk about Him today. I wasn’t looking for feel-good messages about how much Jesus loves me. I already knew that. I wanted the cold, hard truth of His Word. I wanted to <i>want</i> to follow God, not be compelled to. For years, I hoped that if I just opened my Bible, the Holy Spirit would magically start translating and explaining everything in my NIV. But that never happened—not for me and not for anyone I knew.

That’s why I built <i>Biblically Speaking</i>. It’s designed to fill that gap by offering straightforward, biblical truth from qualified scholars—people who’ve spent their lives studying and teaching God’s Word. They provide the context, translations, timelines, and explanations I never would’ve been able to piece together on my own without spending countless hours researching each verse. The beauty of this platform is that it doesn’t push an agenda. The scholars who come on the show have their own beliefs, but we aim to present different views on the same topics. It’s about exploring the inexhaustible Word of God in all its depth and richness.

And let me tell you, every moment of revelation I’ve had while working on this project has only strengthened my faith. Each discovery has deepened my belief that Jesus is God, that He died for our sins, and that He rose again on the third day. It’s a truth I hold with unwavering conviction. While I’m passionate about sharing this, my decision to follow God is no longer driven by emotion or obligation—it’s driven by logic.

At its heart, <i>Biblically Speaking</i> is for people like me—the curious and confused Christians who feel like they should believe but whose hearts are full of doubts. For those of us who don’t understand but want to, God invites us to ask Him for wisdom. James 1:5 reminds us that He will give it generously to anyone who seeks it.

That’s why this platform exists: to create a space where we can ask those hard questions, hear from experts, and grow in a faith that isn’t just emotional but deeply rooted in understanding.

We’d love to hear the story of how you built up your social media audience?

Leading with vulnerability and honest convictions has connected me with an audience that shares my values. In a world filled with clickbait and self-proclaimed gurus, it felt almost revolutionary to create content that openly said, “Hey, this is what I don’t know,” and to have that honesty met with such warmth online. My goal was simple: to create a safe space where others could bring their curiosities, confusions, and doubts and find real answers from trusted experts.

I once told myself that I’d know I’d “made it” when I started receiving hate comments. Sure enough, they rolled in by the third month. Faith, after all, is a deeply personal and globally interpretative topic. Sometimes my beliefs clash with others, and when that happens, I try to respond with compassion and curiosity. I’m not an expert, but as believers, even when we disagree, we’re all on the same side—trying to know and love our God better.

That said, there are times when negativity isn’t about honest disagreement but just people looking to tear someone down. Those moments remind me of the importance of taking breaks from social media. I’ve been incredibly blessed, though, by a supportive community of followers who often step in to defend me. Their connection to my vulnerability and honesty has fostered a sense of protectiveness that I genuinely appreciate.

Beyond my audience, I’ve also benefited immensely from collaborating with others in this space—people doing similar work to spread and cherish the Word. Building relationships with like-minded women who I can DM, partner with on content, or call for advice has been invaluable. It’s helped me grow in my work, spotlighted our respective platforms, and inspired me to create better content in this ever-changing digital landscape.

For anyone navigating this space, I can’t recommend enough using social media in two ways: first, to provide valuable, authentic content for your followers, and second, to intentionally connect with others who are walking a similar path. This is not a one-way street—it’s a community.

Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?

When I was in college, I went to Alcoholics Anonymous. I got in trouble with some cops, and a lawyer told me, pro bono, to start going to AA to present on my court date. When my public defender saw that I went to AA every single day for 30 days, he and the judge were shocked. I ended up wiser and better off.

One thing that struck me deeply in AA was the power of the community. Members would follow up after meetings, offer to hang out or talk, and even volunteer to sponsor me through what was undeniably a tough time. It was unlike anything I’d ever experienced in my 27 years of churchgoing. When I first became a believer at 16—giving my life to Christ at church camp—I came home riding a spiritual high. But once I was back in my familiar environment, faced with familiar temptations, I gave in. What I needed then was someone I could call—someone who wouldn’t judge me, scold me, or make me feel ashamed but would genuinely understand where I was coming from.

Unfortunately, the church didn’t offer that. Well-intentioned efforts like campus recruiters or young ministry leaders sometimes fell flat because they didn’t understand that misplaced encouragement can actually cause shame. Instead of pulling young believers closer to God, it can push them away, delaying or even ending their walk of faith. Looking back, I realize what my 16-year-old self needed: a Christian mentor. Someone who could hear about the mistakes I made, not flinch, and respond with understanding—maybe even relate to my struggles—and encourage me in my faith.

That’s what I want to create now. My mission is to build a mentorship program for believers—a system that matches new Christians with seasoned ones. This would be a space where young believers can find guidance, support, and accountability from someone who has walked the path of faith longer and knows what it’s like to struggle.

This program isn’t mine; it’s God’s. The logistics—the design, platform, timing, and funding—are all in His hands. But I feel called to do the legwork: to find the right partners, tools, and resources to make this vision a reality. My hope is that this will be a global program, bringing together the willing and the confused to walk in faith together.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.bibspeak.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisbiblicallyspeaking/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560368220763
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassian-bellino/
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/@biblicallyspeaking2024?si=G81g9Ik-mr9hcIO1
• Other: Listen to the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1OBPaQjJKrCrH5lsdCzVbo?si=14521e9f84c84211
  Join the Biblically Heard Community: https://www.skool.com/biblically-speaking