Living Real Radio

Send a text Jesus 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 text We 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 curr...

Send a text Duke 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 text St. 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, primaril...

Send a text We 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...

Send a text World 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...

Send a text On 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 Associat...

Send a text We 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 text In 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 t...

Send a text This 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 Rhe...

Send a text Guitarist, 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 text Father 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: Te...

Send a text We 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 text Merry 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 text Living 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 text Part 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 text Greg 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 text We 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...

Send a text Commemorating 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 co...

Send a text Singer/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 text We 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 |...

Send a text This 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 text No 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 text October 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,...

Send a text October 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...