Living Real Radio

Send a text Guitarist, composer, singer, and songwriter, Tony Melendez, joins us with his brother, Jose, road manager extraordinaire. Tony was born without arms due to his mother being prescribed thalidomide while pregnant. He learned to play the guitar with his feet. Tony and Jose share the special ways God provides for their mission on the road and the way God has sustained their family through...

Send a text Born and raised in Colombia, Javier Iván Díaz is a musician, on-air personality and teacher who has been composing music since he was just 17.  Iván is involved in national and diocesan youth conventions, Hispanic and multicultural conventions, music workshops and other events all across the country. He shares the diverse foundations and unique cultures within Hispanic liturgical music...

Send a text Live from New York, it’s Living Real! John Angotti is in NYC’s at St. Patrick’s Cathedral preparing for “The Story of God: A Journey of Faith, Hope and Unity,” with ValLimar Jansen, a performance at Carnegie Hall with a choir of 250 singers from all over the US.

Send a text Singer/songwriter, Hannah Schaefer, talks about how she integrates two of her favorite things, pop music and Jesus, how the latter has had her back in seasons of chaos and her "upper room" experience.

Send a text Mary Kate Westrich is a worship leader, song writer, and artist with a passion for Christian ministry. We talk to her about discovering that passion, how it lead her to be a key member of the worship team for the Steubenville Youth Conferences and composing for Oregon Catholic Press.

Send a text Oregon Catholic Press composer and music director are just two of the many hats worn by Chris Muglia. Chris talks about his journey into faith, how that informs his writing and the liturgical legacy carried on by his children.

Send a text Terre Chaffin, a Catholic layperson and parishioner from Oklahoma, tells us about A.C.T.S., a three day and three night Catholic lay retreat presented by fellow parishioners. Terre shares how the program's focus on Adoration, Community, Theology and Service led her to accompanying a friend through RCIA, the process of becoming Catholic. Songs featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio...

Send a text Guitarist, songwriter and composer, Jim Gibson, joins us from Rockland, Main. In addition to his amazing guitar work, Jim shares the experience of transitioning from Judaism to Catholicism along with his inspirational blues muse.

Send a text On a night time trek through the desert in Tucson, Arizona, Greg, Tom Booth, PJ Anderson and Matt Reichert process OCP Music’s Composer Collective retreat led by Cyprian Consiglio. Also featuring the music created by cohorts Curtis Stephen, Sarah Hart, Mary Kate Westrich, Thomas Muglia, Chris Muglia, Francesca LaRosa & Steve Angrisano.

Send a text We got part of the band back together! Robert Feduccia checks in with us sharing his work with EQ Saints, insights from pursuing a PHD in Divinity and the back half of life. Oh and John Angotti is a grandfather!  Songs feature only on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: Here Today - Paul McCartney | Out of my Head - First Aid Kit | Stand For Myself - Yola .

Send a text Living Real celebrates Christmas and its 200th episode with St. Philip pastor, Fr. Ed Steiner, and guest seminarian, James Grossheim. Songs featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio Broadcast: Joseph's Song - Michael Card | God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman - Nat King Cole | O Little Town of Bethlehem - Nat King Cole .

Send a text Our guest this week is Dr. Alex Gotay, “Dr. G”. Dr. Gotay was the guest speaker for St. Philip's Advent High School retreat. Combine a passion for Christ, being raised in a multicultural home, life experiences, humor and add a Doctorate in Ministry, a Master's degree in Theological Studies, another Master's Degree in Philosophy and a Bachelors in Criminal Justice and Chi...

Send a text Flying solo on this episode while Greg is caring for a loved one, John, on the road in Anaheim, California, reflects on Advent and the advent of our lives.

Send a text John Angotti, on tour in Crowley Louisiana, reports in with his band and special guests, Larry, Penny & Kenny Habits. Together they discuss passing down traditions.

Send a text We talk to Jesse Manibusan about his weekly livestream, Owl's Tree, the new West Coast National Catholic Youth Conference, and what is behind the the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe.

Send a text We talk with Dottie Bullard, Chief Advancement Officer for Mercy Community Healthcare , about Mercy's mission to provide quality, integrated healthcare for all ages with a focus on the underserved. Songs featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: Chris McClarney - Speak To The Mountains | CeCe Winans - Goodness Of God | Matthew West - Mercy Is A Song .

Send a text St. Philip is wraps up its 150th Year on the day of this episode, November 6, 2022 (St. Philip was dedicated on November 6, 1871). We reflect on 150 years of ministry with Fr. Edward Steiner, Pastor, and Carole Guthrie, Committee Chair for the parish's 150th festivities. Songs featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio broadcast: The Church's One Foundation - Norton Hall Ban...

Send a text John Angotti & Susan Skinner interview Fr. Roch Mary Greiner, a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal from Albuquerque, New Mexico, and one of the priests leading St. Philip's Fall Parish Mission. Songs featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio broadcast: How He Loves - David Crowder Band |  Too Good To Not Believe (Radio Version) - Brandon Lake Jenn Johnson .

Send a text We interview Dr. Ming Wang not only about his journey from China to the US, but his journey to a deep Christian faith that challenges us to find common ground. Dr. Wang is a Harvard & MIT (MD, magna cum laude), PhD (laser physics), world-class cataract and LASIK eye surgeon, philanthropist, and community activist. Songs featured only on our Nashville's Hippie Radio Broadcast:...

Send a text We get to know Alondra Bañales, St. Philip's new Assistant Director of Faith Formation for Youth and Young Adult. Alondra shares her experience growing up in the parish, working a year post college as an engineer and then discerning her switch into youth ministry. Songs featured only on our Nasvhille Hippie Radio broadcast: Sufficient For Today (feat. Maryanne J. George) - Maveric...

Send a text John Angotti, our host, together with Steve Petranak, former President of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians, and ValLimar Jansen, a highly regarded inspirational/catechetical speaker, singer, composer and recording artist, discuss their 2023 ecumenical musical missionary program at Carnegie Hall, "The Story of God: A Journey of Faith Hope and Unity."

Send a text Author and speaker, Jim Ryan, discusses his book, Simple Happiness: 52 Ways to Lighten Up , written to remove some of the mystery and confusion from everyday life and offer straightforward solutions for readers to relax and be in the moment. Songs featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio Broadcast: Peaceful Easy Feeling - The Eagles | You Are Near - Kitty Cleveland | I Can Only Imag...

Send a text Cross over vocal artist, Krista Adams Santilli, has journeyed from Alabama to Italy to Germany to the Northeast US and now to Nashville, TN.  Her musical suitcase has been filled with souvenirs of each and every place she's been, and it is her great joy to share them with others. Featured only on our Nasvhille Hippie Radio Broadcast: Blessings.

Send a text Violinist, composer, arranger, and teacher, Melanie Joy Alvey , expands her classical training into various American styles, especially through compositions for and directing the Avila Soul String Quintet , a new-music collective based in Nashville. Alvey shares how her experiences with faith, family and community inspires her work.

Send a text Deacon Pedro Guevara-Mann, producer for Salt + Light Media, the only Catholic broadcast network in Canada, joins us on Living Real while in Nashville covering the 140th Knights of Columbus Supreme Convention. Deacon Pedro was also part of the team that coordinated Pope Francis' penitential pilgrimage in Canada as part of a commitment to healing and reconciliation with the country&...