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Send us a text Dr. Ansel Augustine discusses the significance of Black Catholic History Month, his personal journey within the church, and the challenges faced by Black Catholics in America. Dr. Augustine is the Assistant Director of the Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in the Church at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. In this capacity, he staffs the Bishops’ Subcommitee on African American Affairs and assists the Secretariat’s efforts to promote intercultural competence in ministry and the pastoral care of many diverse Catholic communities. Featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio Broadcast: Trust in God - Elevation Worship | Line Em Up - Trombone Shorty and New Breed Brass Band | Soon and Very Soon - Andraé Crouch.

Send us a text We chat about the Sunday Gospel with Lindy Wynne before featuring her Mama's in Spirit episode with Caleb Templeton, All Conversions Are Possible With God. Caleb was not walking the straight and narrow. As an adolescent, he was drinking and using drugs. While he had a job mowing lawns, Caleb realized he could make a lot more money dealing drugs. So he did. Until “his boy” set him up to be jumped. The attack could have ended Caleb’s life. This Mama's in Spirit “mini retreat in a podcast” explores how God showed up for Caleb through a truck driver, a friend, and his future mother-in-law. Featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio Broadcast: New Wine - Hillsong Worship.

Send us a text We celebrate Black Catholic History Month with acclaimed singer, songwriter and story teller, Dr. ValLimar Jansen, and legendary saxophonist, Kirk Whalum. Our conversation centers around Sister Thea Bowman, a pioneering figure in the African American Catholic community, and her legacy of faith, cultural identity, and social justice. Kirk is related to Sr. Thea, while ValLimar has written and produced an upcoming musical 'I Will Live Until I Die,' highlighting Sister Thea's life and contributions. Only featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: I Will Always Love Your - Whitney Houston.

Send us a text We reflect on Jesus's words, "whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and the one who humbles himself will be exalted," Luke 18:14, words from the Gospel for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary time. Only Featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio broadcast: Empty & Beautiful - Matt Maher.

Send us a text This week's Living Real reflects on Jesus's answer to the Apostles plea, "Increase our Faith," and feature's Lindy Wynne's Mamas in Spirit episode "You are Beloved" with Melissa Vincent of Behold Catholic Ministries, Inc.

Send us a text In this episode of Living Real Radio we discuss pets, prayer, authority, compassion, wealth, and community. Jesus tells us in the Sunday, Sept 21 Gospel, "You cannot serve both God and mammon [money]. How can we serve God as bearers of hope in a divided world with the challenges of wealth? Songs featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio broadcast: Can't Buy Me Love - The Beatles | How Sweet It Is - James Taylor

Send us a text John Angotti and Dion Clay report in from the road, live on I-24.

Send us a text John interviews Josh Lackey from the Nashville Fire Department about some upcoming initiatives followed by a taste of Lindy Wynne''s Mamas in Spirit podcast episode, "The Virtuous Life with Sr. John Dominic Rasmussen, OP, the inaugural episode of the Mamas in Spirit “Women of Wisdom” series.

Send us a text Inspired Psalm 117, the Psalm for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, John Angotti reflects on celebrating the Good News along with good tunes. Only featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: I Can Only Imagine - John Angotti.

Send us a text Living Real welcomes Anthony Bouquet, a full-time author and community leader. We discuss his journey to becoming an author, his insights on King Solomon's wisdom in his book, "The Bloodline of Wisdom," and the concept of being a 'solutionary.' Only featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: I Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presley

Send us a text We "step into the beautiful place" of Javier Mendoza (a.k.a. Hobo Kane) for an engaging discussion about his 25 year journey as an independent artist, the changing landscape of the music industry and the country.

Send us a text We check in the Brian Connelly, the latest Concerts in the Courtyard artist for St. Philip's 2025 summer series. Connelly shares his latest endeavors between stints touring as guitarist for Matthew West and Francesca Battistelli.

Send us a text We turned Greg Walton's Concert in the Courtyard into the week's episode of Living Real Radio. Co-host John Angotti is on keys along with Melany Joy Alvey on Fiddle, Tracey Ramsay on vocals, Brett Frey on Bass and Tony Morra on drums. Enjoy!

Send us a text We talk to Chris Estes about OCP Music's newest endeavor, Echo Harbor Worship, the next wave in contemporary Catholic music. Echo Harbor a faith-based, worship-centered bridge, fostering unity for all people through the love of God. Its label team, songwriters and artists come from different faith communities, but all seek the “unity in community” that Jesus calls us to.

Send us a text We reflect on Independence Day and the Sunday readings for the 14th Sunday in ordinary time while playing some tunes.

Send us a text This episode airs on Father Ed Steiner's last day as pastor of St. Philip Catholic Church in Franklin, Tennessee of which Living Real Radio is a production. We talk to Father Ed about his 43 years as a priest while featuring some special moments from his June 21 retirement dinner. Thank you Father Ed for your loving service to the Nashville Catholic community.

Send us a text Catholic composer and speaker, Mark Haas, shares some of his compositions and insights on how JRR Tolkien's Catholic faith informed his epic high fantasy novel, The Lord of the Rings.

Send us a text Guests Peter Kolar and Sarah Wolf from GIA Publications discuss the purpose of the Summer Music Institute, July 9-11 in Naperville, IL, a diverse program for both sacred and secular choral music makers in English and Spanish. More info and registration at Institute.GiaMusic.com. Special discount for Living Real listeners: friend50.

Send us a text In this episode of Living Real Radio, John and Greg explore the themes of love and community in the context of Jesus's words in the Sunday Gospel, "This is how all will know that you are my disciples if you have love for one another” (John 13:35). Music only featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: What the World Needs Now Is Love - Jackie DeShannon | Hold Us Together - Matt Maher | Christ Is Risen - Matt Maher | They'll Know We Are Christians By Our Love - Justin Unger.

Send us a text We explore the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, delving into his background, the Order of Augustinians and the historical context of his name to the Catholic Church.