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Send a text Julianne, John and Greg interview the Diocese of Nashville's Youth and Young Adult Ministry Office: Bill Staley, Robert Strobel and Libby Byrnes to get their take on where youth are at in the Fall of 2020.

Send a text John interviews pro-life advocates Cathy Vickery, Kathleen Rickards and Kathleen Walsh about their work accompanying women with crisis pregnancies through 40 Days for Life.

Send a text Violinist, composer, arranger, teacher and member of the Avila Soul String Quintet , Melanie Joy Alvey, reflects on praying without words through music and shares her vision for the St. Philip Arts and Liturgy Institute - SPALI .

Send a text Julianne's brother and sister-in-law, Joey and Kari Staley, give us a millennial perspective on faith and marriage. Tunes featured on our Nashville's Hippie Radio broadcast include: XO - John Maher | Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus - Lauren Daigle | Brighter Than the Sun - Colbie Caillat | Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) - St. Philip Learning Center Kiddos .

Send a text John and Greg interview Joseph and Carelle, two post high school young adults figuring out life in 2020. You can listen to Carelle's song choice, "By Faith" on YouTube .

Send a text Living Real Radio celebrates 100 unique episodes since its launch in August 2018. Time flies when you're having fun. John, Greg, Julianne and Robert celebrate the good times. Our tune "Celebration" had to be edited out of the podcast, but you can enjoy Cool & the Gang at https://youtu.be/3GwjfUFyY6M.

Send a text Ana Zarraga, Pastoral Associate at St. Philip, shares the amazing story of her father's efforts against the oppressive regime of Fidel Castro during Castro's rise to power in Cuba, her family's narrow escape to the US and the healing power of faith. Tunes in the original broadcast but not on this podcast: "La Bella Cubana," Bebo Valdés .

Send a text Fr. Rhodes Bolster, the new Associate Pastor at St. Philip Catholic Church Franklin , begins his first parish assignment. We learn a bit about his story, life in Europe, the Roman Rite and asceticism. Tunes on our radio broadcast: "Too Good" by Jess Ray | "Lux Aurumque" by Eric Whitacre .

Send a text We belong to something new. Adjusting to change. John and Greg interview Fr. Ed Steiner during his first week as pastor of St. Philip. We had to edit out our broadcast's playlist to meet the standards for intellectual property. Links to the tunes featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio broadcast:  "If I Had a Hammer" | "Unanswered Prayers" | "Here I Am, Lor...

Send a text Father Bala Showraiah is our guest on Living Real as he finishes his final week as Pastor of St. Philip.

Send a text Fr. Bala, Pastor of St. Philip, and Fr. Nick, our Associate Pastor have been assigned to different parishes by Bishop Spalding. In this episode, we interview Fr. Nick Allen as prepares for his new assignment at Cathedral of the Incarnation in Nashville, TN.

Send a text Noelle Garcia & David McHugh are husband and wife, Mom and Dad of 6, and coworkers for Christ. Together they share with LIving Real their gifts, difficulties, balance and wisdom.

Send a text Greg, Julianne and Robert discuss Desert Spirituality and where God has been leading them during Quarantine. Songs featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio Broadcast:  Slow Down  - Jesse Dee |  Blackbird - The Beatles.

Send a text We continue to highlight Black lives in the Catholic Church. Our guests are contemporary Christian musician ValLimar Jansen and the extraordinary percussionist, Dion Clay.

Send a text John and Robert talk to Father John Raphael, an African American priest of the Diocese of Nashville. Ordained to the order of Josephites in 1995, he currently serves as chaplain at Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville. Coming from a Baptist family, Father Raphael shares his call to the priesthood, his thoughts on the state of vocations and overcoming racism.

Send a text Monsignor Ray East gives his perspective on Black Lives Matter in Washington D.C. As pastor of St. Teresa of Avila Parish in Washington, Msgr. East knows what it takes to create a welcoming, enthusiastic parish. And, as the parish has a large African American membership, East also knows how much black spirituality can contribute to the life of the community.

Send a text Amanda Vernon talks about her unique perspective as a Black American Catholic woman in this troubling time. Amanda is a recording artist and author who shares the joy of knowing Christ through testimony and song. She has shared her music and message across the U.S. and in six foreign countries. Amanda co-authored the memoir When God Wrecks Your Romance: Orthodox Faith, Unorthodox Story...

Send a text Doug Tooke is Vice President of Ministry Advancement for ODB films. His passion for Catholic teaching combined with his knowledge of story are prevalent in his ministry. A love for film has given him depth to understand story flow, character development, and recognizing conflict and themes essential to Catholic filmmaking.

Send a text Bishop Mark Spalding, Bishop of Nashville, answers our questions as public Masses return to the diocese and we gradually come out into the light after sheltering at home with Covid-19.

Send a text Paul Jarzembowski & Bernie Nojadera both work at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops . Paul is the Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Ministries while Bernie is the Executive Director of the Secretariat for Child and Youth Protection. Serving as bridges between the US and the Vatican in their respective offices, they share their perspectives on the pulse of youth and...

Send a text This week on Living Real Radio hear the conversion story of Father Andrew Forsythe and an explanation of the Church's understanding of the Eucharist and Mary. Father Forsythe is chaplain for Pope John Paul II High School, Hendersonville, TN and Associate Pastor at St. John Vianney in Gallatin, TN

Send a text Sarah Hart is one of the leading figures in contemporary Catholic music today. Her songs of faith and workshops have touched the lives of thousands. Sarah talks to us about how her family is coping with quarantine life and the art of being nice.

Send a text Nine time-GRAMMY® nominee and three time-GMA Dove Award winner, Matt Maher, joins us on Living Real Radio Easter Sunday on Nashville's Hippie Radio 94.5. Matt shares with us the inspirations behind his latest album, Alive & Breathing, and how he is seeing spirituality through the lens of our current crisis. Song's only on our Nashville Hippie Radio Broadcast: Alive & Br...

Send a text ValLimar Jansen, inspirational/catechetical speaker, singer, composer and recording artist, tells the story of growing into her Catholic faith from her Baptist roots in Louisiana. No amount of social distancing is stopping us from Living Real on radio.

Send a text Fr. Gervan Mezezes tells us about jumping into a small, Piper Archer airplane last week with the Eucharist to fly at 6,500 feet and bless Tennesseans as they continue to deal with the devastating March 3 tornadoes and the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. Follow that up with an interview with legendary singer, songwriter, catechist, storyteller, humorist and evangelizer, Jesse Manibusan.