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Send a text Megan Dominici is the director of Outreach at Justin-Siena High School and Founder/Executive Director at the GIGG (The God is Good Group), a youth leadership and service organization. Megan shares how love and loss has led her family's journey accompanying youth and transforming hearts in Napa, California. Songs featured on the Nashville Hippie Radio broadcast: James - Sit Down |...

Send a text John & Greg interview Eric Genuis in anticipation of his Concert at St. Philip on Saturday, May 8 at 7pm. Eric's music has brought him all over the world. From Hollywood to Slovakia, from Dallas to Toronto, he has wowed and inspired audiences large and small with his lively performances and moving compositions. Most importantly, Eric's musical mission has compelled him to...

Send a text April is Autism Awareness Month. John and Greg interview Michaela Miller. Michaela is St. Philip's Associate Director of Formation of the Young Church and mom to six children, one of whom, Dominic, has Autism Spectrum Disorder. Michaela shares their story and what families need from their communities of faith when accompanying children with nuerodiversity. The following songs were...

Send a text This week on LRR we will hear the conversion stories from Amy Raleigh and Sheri Isham with music by Taylor Tripodi. We will also bring all the information for the upcoming Catholic Women's of Faith Conference being held at St Philip on April 24.

Send a text Happy Easter, Good People! John and Greg talk with Fr. Ed Steiner, Pastor of St. Philip, about how we know Jesus was actually resurrected. What is the distinction between the carefully constructed infancy narratives in the Gospels and what Peter is referring to when he writes, “We did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Chr...

Send a text ValLimar Jansen is last but definitely not the least in our March Women's History Month series. Blessed with an extraordinary voice, ValLimar Jansen is a highly regarded singer, composer and recording artist. She is educated and experienced as a university/college professor, a leader of worship and prayer and a workshop presenter at conferences across the united states and abroad.

Send a text Sarah Hart is a major musical contributor in Catholic, commercial and mainstream media. She shares her call to preach the Gospel as a Catholic woman of faith and the unique highs a lows that all of it entails.

Send a text Daisy Broughton, geropsychiatric nurse and long time St. Philip parishioner, shares her seven decade perspective as an African American Catholic woman in Franklin, TN. Songs featured on our Nasvhille Hippie Radio broadcast: Baby, Please Don't Go - Muddy Waters | Amazing Grace - Mahalia Jackson .

Send a text Julianne, John and Greg talk to Livie and Libby, two high school seniors and besties. Together, they "spill the tea" (in a good way) on life and faith. Here are the songs featured on our Nasvhille's Hippie Radio Broadcast: God Only Knows - For King and Country | Heavens Eyes - Jillian Edwards .

Send a text Next on Living Real, we interview Aaron Thompson. Aaron utilizes his skills as a professional Catholic composer, guitar player, trumpet player, pianist, and choir director, and his life experience as a working father and African-American Catholic, to bring humor and life to his message.

Send a text John Angotti and Greg Walton interview Isabel Linder, the oldest parishioner at St. Philip, about her life experience and faith at the age of 101. Songs featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio broadcast: Julie Andrews - My Favorite Things | Christopher Plummer - Edelweiss | Josh Groban - You'll Never Walk Alone | Lloyd Williams - Shout . Thanks for listening!

Send a text John and Greg interview Tatiana Tajci Cameron about cowriting the Olivia Newton-John & daughter Chloe Lattanzi release, “Window in the Wall” – an anthem to unify & heal. Here are links to the songs only on our radio broadcast: Olivia Newton-John & Chloe Lattanzi - Window In The Wall | Diana Ross - Reach Out And Touch (Somebody's Hand) .

Send a text John, Greg & Julianne continue the Living Real series, Saints of St. Philip, in honor of the 150th anniversary of the parish. This episode features Jim & Dorothy Sokol, married 61 years, parishioners for 40. Only on our radio broadcast: Alan Jackson - Amazing Grace .

Send a text St. Philip Catholic Church will celebrate 150 years as a parish this November, so we're celebrating some of our long term parishioners. Louise Volpe shares her perspective from her 51 years as a Franklin TN resident, St. Philip parishioner and 43 years on the St. Philip staff. Songs only on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: Moon River - Andy Williams | Unforgettable - Nat...

Send a text John and Greg interview another long time St. Philip parishioner, Israel Cordero, about his beginnings in Puerto Rico, growing up as an army brat and growing into a person of faith. Songs featured on Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: It's Hard to be Humble Live - Mac Davis and Kenny Rogers | Piano Man - Billy Joel | I Hope you Dance - Lee Ann Womack .

Send a text We interview Steve and Anne Baum about Steve's liver/kidney transplant, their joint battle against chronic genetic disease, and their efforts to promote organ donation. Together they share how faith and spirituality gave them strength to get through it all and 46 years of marriage. You can dive a little deeper into Steve & Ann's story in his free book " The Life and...

Send a text Merry Christmas! Here's our Christmas Cheer episode featuring Christmas tunes and reflections from our Living Real guests and hosts.

Send a text We discuss the Gospels' Nativity stories with Father Ed Steiner and share what we can glean from these carefully constructed narratives. Music featured on the radio broadcast: Mary Did Know - John Angotti | O Little Town of Bethlehem - Nat King Cole | Joy to the World - Pentatonix.

Send a text Joan Watson is the host of 3 Minute Theology and Director of the Office of Faith Formation for the Diocese of Nashville. She joins us for a second time on Living Real to discuss Scripture, little "t" traditions, big "T" traditions and why Gaudete Sunday, the Third Sunday of Advent, is her all time fave. Tunes on our radio broadcast: Rejoice Rejoice, The Oh Hellos -...

Send a text Greg, John, Julianne & Robert talk about the origin of Advent in the liturgical year and what it means for our daily lives. Oh and what we learn from TikTok! Only featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 Broadcast: Emmanuel (Hallowed Manger Ground) - Chris Tomlin

Send a text Fr. Rob Galea is an ordained Catholic Priest and is currently serving in Sandhurst Diocese, Victoria after moving to Australia from Malta, his home country. He is a singer and songwriter with an international fan base. Apart from a series of recordings and CD releases, Fr Rob has also written a number of songs for various campaigns and international conferences.

Send a text Jaime Cortez is a talented and popular composer, arranger and performer. Born in New York and raised in El Salvador, Jaime has dedicated a portion of his ministry to promoting better Hispanic liturgies and bringing cultures together for worship. He was named Pastoral Musician of the Year in 2016 by the National Association of Pastoral Musicians (NPM).

Send a text We interview Daniel Schachle, father of Michael “Mikey” McGivney Schachle. Mikey, 5, of Dickson, Tennessee, is the child whose in-utero healing from a life-threatening condition was confirmed by Pope Francis as a miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed McGivney.

Send a text It's All Saints Day. Today we discuss our favorite saints and the healing power of God with Catholic artist, Dana Catherine.

Send a text John, Greg & Julianne interview Vince Ambrosetti. Ambrosetti began working in pastoral ministry at the young age of seven. As one of the pioneers of musical parish missions presented by laity, he shares some of his extraordinary experiences, including singing his song “Sanctuary” during Communion at Mother Teresa’s funeral in Calcutta, India.