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Living Real Radio
Hosted by St. Philip Catholic Church · EN
Living Real Radio, a ministry from St. Philip Catholic Church, Franklin, TN, broadcasted weekly on Nashville's Hippie Radio 94.5 FM from 2018 to March 1, 2026 with hosts John Angotti, Greg Walton, Julianne Staley & Robert Feduccia. Focusing on faith, real life and real issues, episodes feature thought provoking topics, inspiring music and special guests. Living Real was sponsored by Closets by Design, Nashville. Due to intellectual property rights, not all songs from the radio broadcast are featured on the podcast. Links to those songs are posted in our episode notes.
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Our Swan Song Episode
Mar 100:59:59Tap to summarizeSend a textIn this final episode of Living Real Radio, we (John and Greg) reflect on our journey over eight seasons in light of the Gospel for the Second Sunday of Lent: the Transfiguration of Jesus. Our professional responsibilities at St. Philip in Franklin, TN—the parish where Living Real began as a ministry—have expanded to the point that we can no longer maintain the production of a weekly radio show and podcast.We are incredibly grateful to you, our listeners, for tuning in to our 335 unique broadcasts on Nashville’s Hippie Radio 94.5. Immeasurable thanks go to St. Philip: Hippie Radio; our long-term sponsor, Nashville Closets by Design; our first-year sponsor, World Library Publications; our founding co-hosts, Robert Feduccia and Julianne Staley; the Diocese of Nashville; and all of our guests. You are all incredible gifts who made this media adventure possible.Go out and smile at somebody.
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Jesus's Temptation in the Desert with John Angotti
Feb 2200:56:03Tap to summarizeSend a textLiving Real Radio host, John Angotti, breaks open the First Sunday of Lent with reflections and songs around the the Temptation of Jesus in Matthew's Gospel. Only on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: Hold Us Together - Matt Maher.
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Leon Mello - Her Journey of Faith and Working on The Chosen
Feb 1500:48:06Tap to summarizeSend a textLeon Mello is the Diocesan Coordinator of Campus Ministries for University Catholic, serving Nashville-area college students. We discuss her journey to Catholicism which includes the extraordinary opportunity of working on the set of The Chosen. Songs featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: The Joy - Belonging Co | The Cross Has the Final Word - Belonging Co | No Longer Slaves - Bethel.
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Salt, Light, and the Power of Poured-Out Life with John Angotti
Feb 801:00:01Tap to summarizeSend a text"You are the light of the world." It’s a bold claim from Jesus, but how do we actually keep that light from flickering out?In this episode, we explore the "blueprints" for a radiant life found in this week's readings with reflections and songs. From the prophetic challenge of Isaiah, who reminds us that our light breaks forth only when we share our bread with the hungry, to St. Paul’s raw admission that true power comes through weakness rather than eloquence, we find a common thread: Faith is a verb. We dive into the Gospel of Matthew, where Jesus calls us to be the world’s "salt" and "city on a hill." We discuss what it means to live in a way that directs the spotlight away from ourselves and toward the "Glory of the Father." If you’ve been feeling like a lamp under a bushel basket, this episode is your invitation to step back onto the lampstand.
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"Come and Follow Me" with John and Greg
Jan 2500:54:52Tap to summarizeSend a textWe contemplate Jesus's words to Peter and Andrew in the readings for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Matthew 4:19, "Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men." Featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio broadcast: "I Will Choose Christ" Kathy Triccoli.
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Pray to Love with Artist Anne Goetze
Jan 1800:59:49Tap to summarizeSend a textAnne Goetzy shares her journey as a mixed-media artist and her project 'Pray to Love,' which ties into her personal connection to the Visitation Order, particularly through her aunt, a nun who lived a contemplative life in France. Anne's art project has developed a documentary about the lives of these nuns, blending photography, painting, and storytelling to capture their spirituality and the beauty of their way of life.
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Following the Light Into the Epiphany
Jan 401:00:01Tap to summarizeSend a textA reflection on the personal and metaphorical significance of the Epiphany story in the Gospel of Matthew.
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They Shall Name Him Emmanuel
Dec 2100:44:50Tap to summarizeSend a textThe Gospel for the 4th Sunday of Advent is from Matthew's Gospel where Joseph grapples with Mary's pregnancy. We discuss the Gospel in light of the difficulties we are grappling with in the World as we prepare our hearts for Emmanuel, God with is us. Songs only on our Nashville Hippie Radio Broadcast: Joseph’s Lullaby - Mercy Me | Joseph's Song - Michael Card | Joy To the World - Massimo DiStefano (arr. B. E. Taylor) | White Christmas - The Drifters.
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Black Catholic History Month with Dr. Ansel Augustine
Nov 2300:42:28Tap to summarizeSend a textDr. 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 ministryand 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.
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All Conversions Are Possible With God with Caleb Templeton
Nov 1600:53:28Tap to summarizeSend a textWe 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.
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