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Send a text Right now, it feels like we are in the tomb for a prolonged 3 days, but there will be resurrection. John, Greg, Robert and special guest, Father Bala, Pastor at St. Philip Catholic Church Franklin, discuss maintaining hope in the midst of the latest precautions preventing the spread of the corona virus.

Send a text Michaela Miller returns to St. Philip as the Assistant Director of Formation of the Young Church. Julianne, John and Greg talk to her about her faith journey and the value of women in the Church. Also, we highlight some song's from Greg's new album with Spirit and Song, Eyes on the Cross.

Send a text John and Greg interview Deacon Jerry Ziemkiewicz, a permanent deacon assigned at St. Francis Cabrini Parish in Lebanon, TN. Get his story of faith along with the role of the diaconate in the Catholic Church.

Send a text PJ Anderson spends a lot of time on the road, but still manages to give his time and talent to local ministry at his parish and a unique monthly gathering of young adults called Summit, with our very own Julianne as the next guest speaker.

Send a text Is the Church in the US thriving or dying? While economically challenged parts of the world abound with people of faith, faith is on a decline thriving economies. The only outlier is the US. Or is it? Robert shares the latest research into Gen Z and religious institutions in the US.

Send a text John pays tribute to Grady Gambrell: guitarist, faithful servant and friend.

Send a text Taylor Tripodi grew up as the oldest of nine in a small suburb of Cleveland, OH, and if she learned anything in her big family, it's that you have to speak up in order for your voice to be heard. It's obvious she has learned this lesson well, for what a voice she has.

Send a text Ken Canedo, author of the books Keep the Fire Burning and From Mountains High! , shares the forgotten and untold story of the Folk Mass. The influence of this movement is still felt today in the Catholic liturgical industry and in contemporary Christian music.

Send a text Julianne brings her baby brother, Matthew, on the show on his birthday before he heads back to college at SLU. Then John and Greg interview Chris Padgett about his YouTube series and upcoming tour to Australia.

Send a text John, Julianne and Greg reflect on Epiphany, the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God and the New Year.

Send a text Bishop Mark Spalding of the Diocese of Nashville reflects on Christmas, shares the highlights of his and his fellow bishops' recent meetings with Pope Francis in Rome and contrasts the theology of abundance with the theology of scarcity.

Send a text Greg & Julianne interview Jim Sokol and Joe Dembek about the 50th Anniversary of the St. Philip Christmas Basket Week while sharing their favorite Christmas tunes and traditions. Learn how St. Philip provides groceries for over 350 families and presents for nearly 600 children each year.

Send a text Katherine and Amy from the singing group, Cimorelli, talk about the band's new book, Believe in You. Cimorelli is a life positive singing group with 5 million plus YouTube followers and a billion views. The teen years may be difficult, confusing, awkward and scary, but it's a lot better when you have someone to go to for advice. Through their music and now a book, the Cimorel...

Send a text Robert, Julianne and Fr. Gervan Menezes reflect their recent experience at the National Catholic Youth Convention along with breaking open Thanksgiving and Advent with John and Greg.

Send a text Born without arms, acclaimed singer, songwriter and guitarist, Tony Melendez, tells his story. Tony, together with his brother Jose, has traveled to all fifty states and more than 44 foreign countries sharing with young and old their message of hope, encouragement, and faith.

Send a text Steve Hindalong shares with us his love for old words and mindful approach to music making. A songwriter, percussionist and producer, Hindalong is best known for his work with the alternative rock band, The Choir. He has received several Dove Awards for his work on the four album series, City on a Hill, which includes his widely known worship standard, God of Wonders, a co-write with M...

Send a text Doug Brummel and Dave Wilson feel strongly that while there are many valuable ways to evangelize and teach about the Mass, an imaginative setting, filled with laughter, storytelling and music can help take things from a strictly academic setting to a comprehensive one that filters through the mind, heart and soul of those who participate.

Send a text Jennifer Collins and Lorraine Hess from New Orleans talk about the “See the Miracle” program created to give needy students scholarships for med school. Jennifer tells of the struggle as she walked with her husband, Dr. Keith Collins, who battled cancer and left her with 6 children and other obstacles. Hear how she rose above the struggle and how to see the miracle even in the sufferin...

Send a text John and Greg talk to Kate Williams, Senior Managing Editor at GIA Publications, Inc., about her new book, “Of Womb and Tomb: Prayer in Time of Infertility, Miscarriage, and Stillbirth,” a resource for individuals, couples, and parish communities who wish to accompany those on their grief journey.

Send a text Gabriel Wanous and Chris Nolin from Worship Now Publishing, the first Catholic publishing company to present at the the Gospel Music Association, share their vision to usher in a spiritual renewal of worship in the Catholic Church by becoming a premier provider of worship resources and forming a new generation of worship leaders.

Send a text Daniel Schachle, husband and father of 13 children, shares with us the significance of Michael J. McGivney, the Knights of Columbus, Fatima and how they all connect to his son Michael's allegedly miraculous birth.

Send a text John and Greg talk to internationally acclaimed composer and virtuoso pianist, Eric Genuis. Eric travels the world, touring with first-class soloists and orchestras to present concerts which showcase his much celebrated, original compositions while spreading his timely message of music and its impact on culture. While acknowledging the value of music as entertainment, Eric effectively...

Send a text Our second co-host spotlight (two more to go with Greg and Julianne). Speaker, retreat leader, evangelist and source of our big words, Robert Feduccia, shares his journey of faith.

Send a text Wendy Moten, one of only several black women to be featured at the Grand Ole Opry, shares her vocal journey from pop recording artist to singing country music with Vince Gill and the Time Jumpers. Only on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 Broadcast: Walk Through This World With Me | Come In Out Of The Rai n.

Send a text Franchelle Jaeger, Co-founder at Bellator Society, talks to Living Real about the mission of lay people in the Church and the universal call to holiness.