Living Real Radio

Send a textIn our readings from the third Sunday in Ordinary Time, we have both Ezra and Jesus reading the word of God to the people. Ezra reaffirms the law of Moses. Jesus proclaims that he fulfills the words he reads from the prophet Isaiah. Paul reminds that we are many and one. We ponder all this while playing relevant music.

Send a textClaudia Margarita Schmitt shares her extensive background in education, particularly focusing on the Montessori method and its application in religious education through the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. Featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: Teach Your Children Well - Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.

Send a textAttorney, executive, speaker, podcaster, professor,  athlete, and now author, Yaffett Powell shares his personal journey of overcoming adversity and discusses his mission to empower young boys, especially those with absent fathers, to recognize their worth and potential through his book, "Founded by Faith." Only featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: 10K (KB) | Praise the Lord (Micah Tyler) | God is Good (Forrest Frank + Caleb Gordon) | Who I Am (Ben Fuller).

Send a textWe reflect on Christmas with music by various Catholic composers.

Send a textWe talk to Rachel Hester, Executive Director of Nashville's Room In The Inn, about serving the unhoused, the legacy of Father Charles Strobel, and his book, The Kingdom of the Poor. Only featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: Shower the People - James Taylor | Home Sweet Home - Emmylou Harris | Godspeed – Dave Pomeroy.

Send a textThe artist Shen creates bold, vibrant art that blends faith with urban expression. As the OG West Coast graffiti female of the '80s, she broke barriers, turning streets into realms of wonder. Now bringing that edge to gallery art, Shen's work celebrates icons and spiritual themes, weaving God's love, hope, and transformation into every piece. Only featured on our Nasvhille Hippie 94.5 broadcast: Miracle of Love - Chris Tomlin | How Sweet it Is - James Taylor | The Goodness - Toby Mac.

Send a textWith John Angotti on the road, Living Real cohost, Greg Walton, reflects on the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, the last Sunday in Ordinary Time, with some tunes and the Sunday Readings. Only featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: The Kingdom is Yours - Common Hymnal | Jubilee - Common Hymnal.

Send a textWe catch up with composer, singer, songwriter, Sarah Hart, about life and her latest release, "All the Earth Alive Rejoicing," celebrating the Advent and Christmas seasons.

Send a textNovember is National Adoption Month. Christie Erwin, Executive Director of Project Zero, and singer/songwriter, Jennifer Hastings, talk about the Arkansas program's goal to deliberately and purposefully pursue out-of-the-box ways to find forever families for kids in foster care who are waiting. You Will Be Found - Serenity Erwin could only be featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio Broadcast.

Send a textGreg Walton shares songs and reflections around All Saints, All Souls and the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Send a textWe talk to Steve Wyer, early Contemporary Christian Music entrepreneur, about how the commercialization of faith has altered the landscape of Christian community and worship. Songs featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: Two Hands - Love Song | Home Where I Belong - B.J. Thomas | Gotta Serve Somebody - Bob Dylan | We Will Stand - Russ Taff.

Send a textA solo episode with Living Real host, John Angotti with songs and reflections on the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 Broadcast: Instrument of Peace - Amy Sky.

Send a textKevin Keith is a musician living in Nashville, TN. He is the drummer/vocalist for Too Hot For Leather, a modern rock outfit inspired by bands such as Guns ’n Roses, Muse and Green Day.  Kevin is also Catholic and serves as a piano accompanist at parishes in the Nashville Diocese.

Send a textRenowned scripture scholar, Dr. Amy-Jill Levine, professor of New Testament and Jewish studies, delves into Jesus and Judaism. Songs only featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio broadcast: Outlaw - Larry Norman | I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor.

Send a textWe talk to Mike Schikora and Linda Boles. Schikora shares his journey as a solo country artist, his colaboration with Kathy and Mike Bonagura (Bailey and the Boys) and their daughter, Alyssa, while reflecting on his life changes, love for horses, moving to Texas and his passion for music. Linda Boles has an inspiring story of becoming a songwriter later in life after a long career in music education.

Send a textInternational Speaker, Composer and Recording Artist, Dr. ValLimar Jansen, is coming to Nashville to do a Parish Mission at St. Philip on Sept 30 and Oct 1. She converses with us about the interconnectedness of faith, hope, and love, emphasizing their roles in personal and communal growth. Our dialogue also touches on the significance of joy in life and the need for unity among diverse communities.

Send a textJohn and Greg reflect on Labor Day, the Sunday Gospel and their team up for the final Concert in the Courtyard at St. Philip. Songs featured on on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: 9 to 5 - Dolly Parton | Do You Love Me - The Contours.

Send a textWe catch up with jazz pianist, composer and music educator, Michael Alvey, about his upcoming Concert in the Courtyard in Franklin, TN, and the Sunday Gospel.

Send a textWe catch up with the next St. Philip Concert in the Courtyard artist, Tatiana 'Tajči' Camron, and her son Blais. Tatiana is a life coach, sing songwriter and, in her home country of Croatia, a pop music legend. Her son, Blais, is a freelance filmmaker, director & cinematographer who grew up on mom's tour van with his producer dad. Blais and his team recently participated in the 54 Hour Film Festival where, in the span of 54 hours, they created a short film that garnered 27 award nominations, won 11, including Best Student Directing and Best Student Film.

Send a textMeet Ginna Claire Mason and Beth Lothers. Ginna Claire, born and raised in Franklin Tennessee, is known for her portrayal of Glinda in Wicked on Broadway. She and Beth Lothers, Nolensville Historical Society, are behind a the star studded production at The Franklin Theatre, “There’s No Place Like Home,” Monday, August 12 at 7pm to benefit the Morton-Brittain House preservation project. Ginna Claire and Beth, we see what ya'll did there. Tickets available at https://secure.franklintheatre.com/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=445313~cfe40b7d-1c56-4c4b-b937-600bdd7c5904&Also get to know and hear next week's Concert in the Courtyard artists, Antonia Salazar, Sophia Garcia, Valeria Santa Cruz & Atziry Santa Cruz. They play at St. Philip on Friday, August 16, 7pm.Only featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 Broadcast: Popular - From "Wicked" Original Broadway Cast Recording.