Living Real Radio

Send a textFather Augustine Mang is experiencing his first parish assignment as a priest at St. Philip where he's the new Associate Pastor. Father Mang, who grew up in Myanmar (formerly known as Burma), Southeast Asia, shares his experience with faith, coming to the U.S. and discerning a life in the priesthood. Songs featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: The Called - Matt &. Josie Minikus | The Prayer - Josh Groban.

Send a textLiving Real Radio interviews poet, Cleo Child's. Childs was 28 when she lost her mother to early onset Alzheimer's disease, a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions. Childs processed her journey and her grief through poetry which developed into a spoken word tribute album to her mother titled "Moving With."

Send a textWe talk to young singer/songwriter, Birdie Nichols and composer/producer, Jeff Steinberg, about their upcoming performances. Birdie is a young songwriter playing at Concerts in the Courtyard, St. Philip, Friday, July 26. Jeff is part of the Great American Songbook Series at the Franklin Theatre, July 31, where his ensemble will celebrate the 100th birthday of Henry Mancini, one of the greatest composers in the history of film. Songs featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: Moon River - Jeff Steinberg Orchestra | Charade - Jeff Steinberg Orchestra | Pink Panther Theme - Jeff Steinberg.

Send a textLiving Real interview's more musical artists, Mae Rogers, Monica Ramey and Mandy Barnett, all performing locally in Franklin, TN. Mae Rogers just graduated with her BA in vocal performance from Oklahoma University. Mae is part of St. Philip's Concerts in the Courtyard, Friday, July 19, 7pm. Monica and Mandy are hosts of Variety on Main at the Franklin Theatre, Wed, July 17, 7pm. The Nashville Scene describes Monica Ramey as a "shining example" among "vocalists with a real feel for and understanding of the jazz tradition doing them justice." Mandy Barnett has earned a reputation as a stellar interpreter of classic country songs. Songs featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5: This Nearly Was Mine - Mae Rogers | Dream Dancing - Monica Ramey | The Fool - Mandy Barnett.

Send a textFormer Living Real co-host, Robert Feduccia, talks to us about the significance of the Eucharistic Revival in the US as its Pilgrimage comes through Nashville, TN June 25 to 30. With a Masters in Theology, Robert  is recognized as an expert in the New Evangelization having written the evangelization document for the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry.

Send a textBrian Connelly is a worship leader, singer, songwriter, and touring guitarist with Francesca Battistelli and Matthew West. He also leads the music ministry for the 5pm Mass at St. Philip. In anticipation of his concert at St. Philip, we follow up with Brian about his upcoming album release, June 28.

Send a textWe interview Nashville married couple and music duo, Analisa & John, about how performing the music which most closely resembles them is the music that tied them together in the first place: the Italian classics.

Send a textSummer is the time for outdoor concerts, not just at St. Philip, but around the community. We talk to country and jazz artist, actress and television host, Lisa Stewart, and producer, singer, songwriter, Joe Hand, about their music and upcoming events. Only on our Nashville Hippie Radio broadcast: My Baby Just Cares for Me - Lisa Stewart.

Send a textSt. Philip is gearing up for another Concerts in the Courtyard season with some new artists in the mix. One of them, Hometowne Music Group, is kicking off the concert series on May 31. Kyle, Izze, John, Brett, Merrick and Carole tell us how they're not just united by the same hometown, but their desire to reintroduce wholesome, tasteful messages and sounds to the landscape of contemporary music. 

Send a textCatholic Composer and Music Director, Craig Colson, lost his son Matthew to Fentanyl poisoning in the Fall of 2021. The US Office of Public Affairs named Fentanyl "the deadliest drug threat the United States has ever faced, killing 38,000 Americans in the first six months of 2023 alone." Just one pill can kill. Craig talks to us about what he's learned from Fentanyl's impact on his family and what the public needs to know.

Send a textIt's a Back to Back Sunday for the 6th Sunday of Easter. John share's a short reflection related to the readings in the Catholic Lectionary followed by two songs back to back. Featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio broadcast: Hold Us Together - Matt Maher.

Send a textWe convene the Fellowship of the Misfit Disciples catching up with speaker, musician, author, professor, and comedian, Chris Padgett, about his mission to laugh, share the unstoppable love of Christ, and celebrate our common humanity.

Send a textAnne Kertz Kernion, author of Spiritual Practices for the Brain published by Loyola Press, discusses the insights we've gained about spirituality through neuroscience. Anne is an international lecturer and retreat leader and holds an MA in Theology from Duquesne University. Featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: Have a Talk With God - Stevie Wonder.

Send a textWe interview Robert Feduccia, Tony Meléndez, his brother, Jose, and Rich Donovan on location at the 2024 Continuing the Journey Youth Ministry Conference in Kearny New Jersey. All about youth ministry and what Gen Z and Gen Alpha bring to Liturgy and the Church. Only on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: All Consuming Fire - Danny Chambers.

Send a textWe talk to John Flaherty about pastoral music, ministry, Divine Mercy and more. John Flaherty works at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, serving as director of liturgy and music, teaching in the Center for Religion and Spirituality, and participating on the campus ministry team. He has been involved in music and educational ministry for 25 years as an educator, elementary school principal, music director, liturgy director, and composer, and has served as music director and chairman of the liturgy committee for the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress since 1991.

Send a textJesus is Risen! We reflect on Easter with Living Real/St. Philip pastor, Father Ed Steiner. Only featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: Jesus Christ is Risen Today - Kings College Choir | Christ is Risen - Matt Maher

Send a textWe talk to Catholic artist, composer, mission leader and all around great guy, Tom Booth, on Palm Sunday about having a meaningful Holy Week. Tom is a Dove Award nominated songwriter and part of the initial team that kicked off Life Teen in 1985 when it was just a single parish ministry in Mesa, Arizona. It has since grown into an international Catholic youth ministry program. Tom currently works for Oregon Catholic Press as an associate director on the Music Development team.

Send a textDuke Daigle share's the story of his daughter Madelyn's fight with cancer and the miracle of her continued healing and recovery through the intercession of St. Faustina Kowalska, a 20th Century Polish saint.

Send a textSt. Philip is gearing up for a production of the Broadway musical, Godspell. Director, Pat Evans and cast members Chris Raleigh and Tania Davila discuss the musical's origin and significance. Godspell grew out of the Jesus People movement of the late 60's. The show, composed by Stephen Schwartz with book by John-Michael Tebelak, is structured as a series of parables, primarily based on the Gospel of Matthew, interspersed with music mostly set to lyrics from traditional hymns, with the passion of Christ appearing briefly near the end. It debuted off-Broadway in 1971. Songs featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio Broadcast: Day by Day | All Good Gifts | Turn Back, O Man | Light of the World.

Send a textWe interview St. Philip Director of Adult Faith Formation, Susan Skinner, and parishioner, Paul Chen, about the relic (remains) of St. Jude the Apostle being on display at St. Philip, March 7. Known as the Apostle of the Impossible, Saint Jude is revered for his unwavering dedication and steadfast faith. Millions have experienced his intercession in times of adversity and need. Visit StPhilipFranklin.com for complete details. Song featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: Come Alive (Dry Bones) - Lauren Daigle.