Living Real Radio

Send a textWorld renowned, Grammy Award winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum is our guest on Living Real Radio. Forged from his Memphis, (TN) gospel roots, he became an in demand session player for Barbara Streisand, Al Jarreau, Luther Vandross, Larry Carlton, Quincy Jones and Whitney Houston. It’s his sax heard on the mega-hit, “I Will Always Love You.” Tune in to our discussion with Kirk his journey to Catholicism as we wrap up Black History Month. Tunes featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio Broadcast: Falling in Love with Jesus | I Will Always Love You | It's What I Do.

Send a textOn this episode of Living Real we experience the wisdom of priest/preacher, Monsignor Ray East. Msgr is the son of the late Thomas and Gwendolyn East. The grandson of Baptist missionaries to South Africa, he was born in Newark, New Jersey. Raised in San Diego, he graduated from the University of San Diego with a degree in Business Administration. His position with the National Association of Minority Contractors brought him to Washington, DC where he later experienced a call to the priesthood and was ordained in 1981 by Cardinal Hickey. He currently serves as Pastor at St. Teresa of Avila Parish in the District of Columbia, Archdiocese of Washington. He is blessed to have Cardinal Wilton Gregory as his mentor and pastor.  Songs featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio broadcast: I Can Only Imagine - John Angotti | Every Time I Feel the Spirit - Nat King Cole.

Send a textWe interview talented storytellers, musicians and stewards of the Catholic faith, Doug Brummel and Dave Wilson, who joined forces in 2018 to create “The Doug and Dave Show,” an endeavor that brings together fun, entertainment and faith. We discuss their signature presentation, “Mass Confusion,” and original music.

Send a textIn honor of Black History Month, we talk to ValLimar Jansen, highly regarded singer, composer and recording artist, about her latest work, "I Will Live Until I Die," where she performs as the late Sister Thea Bowman in a musical telling the story of her life. Sister Bowman, a Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration and noted educator and evangelist, was a prophetic witness to the Black American Catholic experience and worked to break down racial and cultural barriers. Sister Thea is one of six Black American Catholics on the journey to Sainthood.

Send a textThis week we break open the Lectionary readings for the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Gospel reading notes that Jesus spoke as one with authority that was different from the scribes. We reflect on this along adding songs that we find relevant to the Lectionary's themes. Songs only featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio broadcast: God Who Listens - Chris Tomlin feat. Thomas Rhett | Worship - Jon Batiste | Brave - Sara Bareilles.

Send a textGuitarist, singer, songwriter, producer and touring musician, Brian Connelly, discusses the inspirations that led him into Christian Music, touring as Francesca Battistelli's guitarist, parenthood, and his latest singles as he ventures to release one a month.

Send a textFather Dexter Noblefranca is pastor of St. Patrick Catholic Church in the heart of Downtown Memphis, a parish with a diverse congregation that includes the unhoused. Fr. Dexter shares his own experience with poverty in the Philippines and his call to the priesthood which brought him to the US and the St. Patrick community. Songs featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio Broadcast: Teach Your Children Well - Crosby, Stills & Nash| Screen Door - Rich Mullins.

Send a textWe interview Lindy Wynne, host of the podcast Mamas in Spirit, a mini-retreat in a podcast. Each week Lindy interviews guests about how God has converted their hearts and transformed their lives. The stories shared are much like witness talks heard on retreats. Lindy tells us how God led her from Catholic youth ministry to her unique mission.

Send a textMerry Christmas friends! We discuss the reasons for the season with Father Ed Steiner, pastor of St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church which is the mother ship of Living Real Radio. Songs featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: The Holly and the Ivy - Kings College | The Twelve Days of Christmas - Jimmy Buffet | O Little Town of Bethlehem - Nat King Cole |

Send a textLiving Real co-host, John Angotti, checks in with us from New Orleans while on his Christmas tour with his band/artists in their own right: Lorraine Hess, Kelly Jones, JT Brown and Dion Clay.

Send a textPart 2 of our Reinhart Family interview! Greg interviews Janelle and Monique Reinhart, mother and daughter, both Catholic singer/songwriters. Janelle Reinhart  was discovered at World Youth Day 2002, Toronto, Canada. Now, her daughter Monique is on the artist's way at age 16 with 130 songs under her belt.

Send a textGreg catches up on old times with Jason Reinhart and his son, Canadian pop artist, Eric Reinhart. The Reinharts have a legacy as Christian musicians in Canada beginning with Jason's wife, Janelle, when she was chosen to sing the theme song for World Youth Day 2002 in Toronto.

Send a textWe interview Nashville Gerontologist, Katlyn Green, to gain practical advice on how to navigate and plan for the late in life phase. Katlyn is currently an Elder Care Coordinator with Takacs McGinnis Eldercare Law where she guides clients through a Life Care Plan. This episode also features a special co-host, Susan Skinner, Director of Adult Faith Formation and RCIA at St. Philip. Both Greg and Susan have mothers they care for, his at a facility near him and Susan's in her home. Songs featured only on our Nashville's Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: Come Close Now - Christa Wells | Be Still - The Fray.

Send a textCommemorating November as Black Catholic History Month, we interview M. Roger Holland II, Catholic composer, performer, liturgist and author about his latest book, the Fire This Time. Co-edited by Kim R. Harris and Kate Williams, the book is for liturgists, musicians, parish committees, students, scholars, interested family and friends, as well as fellow travelers of different faith communities, and allies who continue to journey and struggle alongside members of the Black Catholic community.

Send a textSinger/songwriter and drummer, Ryan Tremblay, talks to us about his recent move from Rhode Island to Music City and processing the passing of his sister after her courageous battle with cancer.

Send a textWe interview interview Ismael Fiero, Jaime Hernandez and Aaron Frankovic, the core team for That Man Is You, a parish prayer and spirituality group for men that addresses the pressures and temptations they face in modern culture, especially those relating to their roles as husbands and fathers. Songs featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: Brother - NeedToBreathe | The Rock That Says My Name - The Steel Woods.

Send a textThis week on Living Real we interview Christian Anderson, Flint Michigan faith-based singer, songwriter, producer, and drummer. From the age of 19, Christian took a leap of faith and left college in a courageous act to pursue his calling. He found a passion for using his music to bring hope to the heavy hearted and courage to those who dare to dream. This is his story.

Send a textNo guest this week, just us, John Angotti & Greg Walton, discussing the theme of holding on through difficulties and the experiences God has used to form each of us on the path of ministry. Only on our Nashville Hippie Radio broadcast: Hold Us Together - Matt Maher.

Send a textOctober 13, 1917 is reported to be the last of the Virgin Mary's 6 appearances to three shepherd children, Lúcia dos Santos and her cousins Francisco and Jacinta Marto  in Fatima, Portugal. The event was punctuated by what is known as the Fatima Miracle or Miracle of the Sun witnessed by 30,000 to possibly as many as 100,000 people, including quite a few skeptics. Angie Gillette, Dianne Estopinal and Edme Mendez, organizers of a public square Rosary commemorating the miracle, share the history of the event and what it means to them.

Send a textOctober is the month of the Rosary. As a follow up to our episode with Kevin Matthews and his original Broken Mary devotion, Father Ed Steiner unveils the origin and the appeal of the Rosary not only to Catholics but other Christian traditions while we feature songs written directly and indirectly about Mary, the mother of Jesus. Only on our Nashville Hippie Radio broadcast: Let it Be - The Beatles.